Whether you’re going to Vegas for the first time or are a Vegas veteran, the buffets are a mainstay of affordable excess and a must-experience while in Sin City. As restaurant buffets in the city continue to compete against their rivals, they’re becoming increasingly better in quality as well as diversity, offering the chance to take a culinary tour around the world. The biggest problem you’ll have is narrowing down which to choose from. Fortunately, we’re here to help!
The famed Las Vegas Strip is home to the ultra-luxurious Bellagio, featuring one of the best buffets around. Known for its elegant excess and five-star cuisine, head to “The Buffet” on a Friday or Saturday night to sample the best of the best off an incredible gourmet menu. While the ambiance isn’t anything to write home about, the food certainly is. Adventurous diners will appreciate the fabulous selection of buffalo, duck, quail, foie gras and other exotic offerings.
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The Bellagio’s large sushi station is a standout, with cut-to-order sushi and a myriad of house selections. Seafood options include an amazing lime-soaked ceviche, outstanding mussels and occasionally even shark. Families visiting with children will find lots of kid-friendly options, including pizza and a wide array of desserts that are sure to make their eyes light up. One of the best-kept secrets is the bar seating option. Allowing you to bypass the long lines and proceed directly to the bar, where you’ll also get some of the best service along with the fabulous fare.
The Wynn buffet was voted as the ‘Best in Vegas’ by USA Today. While, you’ll have to hike out to the north end of the Strip, getting there is well worth the trek – plus you can burn some extra calories prior to a deliciously indulgent meal. If you’re looking for upscale ambiance along with top-of-the-line cuisine, Wynn’s buffet is sure to fit the bill.
Not only does the Wynn feature fine foods from across the globe, but it has 16 stations where chefs create made-to-order dishes. Some of the highlights include Kobe beef meatballs, Korean kimchi, Indian curries and an assortment of smoked fish. Dine on delectably fresh seafood like crab legs and scallops as well as a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options that go far beyond the basic salad.
If you’ve ever seen The Hangover films, you may have noticed that many of the scenes were shot at the renowned Caesar Palace. Apparently some of the stars were said to have highly enjoyed the Bacchanal buffet while filming, including actor Bradley Cooper, who was spotted dining there a few times. His favorite items were reported to be the made-to-order omelet and freshly dim sum.
Bacchanal is known for their over-the-top feast that often ranks as one of the best buffets in Vegas. With provisions that please everyone from the average tourist to the pickiest foodies, Bacchanal’s fare is a true standout. It features international chefs from many different cultures, with dishes cooked right in front of your eyes. You’ll have more than 500 items to choose from, including buffet classics like fresh seafood and roasted meats and heavenly Southern comfort foods such as roasted South Carolina shrimp and grits as well as innovative cuisine like oak-grilled lamb chops, hand-made dim sum and baked-to-order soufflés. Kids and adults alike can indulge in the extensive dessert counter with made-to-order soufflés and incredible sweet treats that are almost too beautiful to eat.
Dreaming of fine French cuisine? Le Village buffet at Paris Las Vegas offers especially enchanting ambiance in a French village setting, complete with charming cobblestone walkways and faux storefronts and homes, all underneath a ceiling painted to resemble a blue Parisian sky.
While the setting certainly sets it apart from other Vegas buffet staples, you’ll also find a unique spin on the food offerings with the five regions of France represented. Traditional dishes from each province include items like duck a l’orange, wild rice, rotisserie chicken and savory made-to-order crepes. You’ll find one station filled with melted cheeses paired with meats, vegetables and potatoes, while another focuses on kabobs stacked with seafood and sausages. The to-die-for dessert spread is also considered one of the best in Vegas – crème brûlée and bananas Foster being just two of the must-try favorites.
Last but certainly not least – The Wicked Spoon at the Cosmopolitan is truly wicked – at least for those trying to keep to a diet. The atmosphere is both modern and chic, with a practically never-ending chef-driven feast and striking absence of buffet clichés. The fabulous assortment includes bold flavors and ethnic elements with a lot of surprising, yet tasty combinations. From ginger chicken to smoked trout salad, culotte steak carved-to-order to chilled watermelon soup to cool you down from those sizzling Vegas summer days, the wide array of creative, delicious cuisine makes The Wicked Spoon buffet an absolute must to experience.
This outstanding eatery attracts not only foodies, but supermodels and celebs from the highest echelons of Hollywood. It’s said to be a favorite of Jay-Z and Beyonce, while Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Love-Hewitt are just a few of the others who’ve been spotted.
The idea of a buffet is to offer variety, quality and plenty of quantity to everyone who walks through the door. Practically everything in “Sin City” is offered buffet-style, from entertainment to hotels, games and even to the diverse cultural representations within this town. But of all the buffet-style fun, the actual food buffets are sure to be some of the top-notch fare. So be sure to grab pants with an elastic waistband as you explore all the culinary delights the best Vegas buffets have to offer.
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