Best Buffets in Las Vegas

By Lauren Wise

Las Vegas is known for delicious, extravagant buffets just as much as gambling and nightlife. Almost every hotel in Vegas has a buffet, so it can be overwhelming choosing which one you want to go to. From the Bellagio to Paris Paris, the buffets differ on price, food selection and environment, so if you know what you want, narrowing down the best buffets in Las Vegas will be a little easier. Since the lines can be long, it is best to go early or late to reduce your wait time. Lunch buffets are less expensive than dinner, and if you go in the middle of the week, the buffet prices can be lower.

Bellagio
The Bellagio buffet is open daily for every meal. It is set in the back area of the Bellagio hotel on the central part of the Strip. Not only is there an extremely large seating area, but the floors, counter tops and walls are marble with an elegant atmosphere. There is a large selection of different cultural foods, including Japanese, Mexican and Chinese dim sum. Notable items at the buffet include pasta, pizzas, duck breast and game hen. The Bellagio buffet has an extensive seafood selection, but not as good as other hotel buffets. It includes scallops, smoked Scottish salmon, crab, shrimp, clams and an array of fish. There is a good salad bar with many prepared salads that exceed expectations, like seafood salad and eggplant. The dessert area of the buffet is not impressive, and only consists of a few things such as an ice cream machine and pies that easily become soggy. The best time to go to this buffet is on the Friday and Saturday night specialty buffet--it includes more upscale meats and side dishes. It is well worth the price. 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, (702) 693-7111; www.bellagio.com/restaurants/the-buffet.aspx

Bally's Hotel
The regular steakhouse at Bally's transforms each Sunday morning for one of the best brunch buffets in all of Las Vegas. Experience any sort of normal breakfast fare you can imagine, from waffles to cereal to fresh fruit, then expand your horizons a bit with the unusual, such as lobster and ostrich, truffles, oysters, caviar, lamb and unlimited champagne. This buffet favors more quality of buffet food over quantity. It has a touch of elegance, with the waiters wearing tuxedos and gloves as they serve food on silver platters. Sterling Brunch, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109, (702) 967-7999; www.ballyslasvegas.com/casinos/ballys-las-vegas/restaurants-dining/sterling-brunch-detail.html

Paris Las Vegas
Le Village buffet has some of the best decor. Its charming and beautiful decor has a French theme that matches the theme of the food stations that rotate regularly. For example, at the Brittany station, indulge in crepes, roasted duck and steamed mussels. In Burgundy, there is a carving station with a plethora of sauces to choose from, and in Normandy, try quiche and bay scallops with honey cider. Although this is one of the more expensive buffets, the choice of food is worth it and the attention to detail is impeccable, with additions such as pre-cracking the crab and pouring fresh, melted butter over the meat. Paris Paris Le Village Buffet, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NY 89109,(702) 946-7000; www.parislasvegas.com/casinos/paris-las-vegas/restaurants-dining/le-village-buffet-detail.html

Mandalay Bay
The buffet at Mandalay Bay has possibly one of the best buffet views in all of Las Vegas. It overlooks the 11-acre lagoon, with interactive stations for entertaining. The large seating area (it seats 500 customers), is located away from the casino and has individual tables and lots of foliage to create some privacy, which not many other large buffets have. The numerous themed stations include an Asian, Italian and Mexican section. The seafood choices are limited, and mostly include crab, shrimp, lox and trout. There is a small fresh fruit, cheese and salad bar. The dessert area is large and has a lot of sugar-free desserts, which is nice for those who need to watch their sugar intake or weight. 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89119,(702) 632-7402; www.mandalaybay.com/dining/bayside.aspx

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