The best buffets in Las Vegas (on and off the Strip)

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to add the correct buffet from the M Hotel.

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — In a city known for doing everything bigger, brighter, and more over the top, it should come as no surprise that Las Vegas buffets have become legendary.

For decades, the all-you-can-eat buffet has been part of the Las Vegas experience. Casinos originally offered inexpensive buffets to keep gamblers fed and on the casino floor late into the night, eventually turning the concept into one of the city’s signature dining traditions, according to tourism officials at Visit Las Vegas.

While the number of buffets dropped after the pandemic, the ones that remain have leaned into bigger menus, higher-end dishes, and serious variety — from seafood spreads to international cuisine and elaborate dessert stations.

If you’re planning to arrive hungry, here are some of the best buffets in Las Vegas both on and off the Strip.

On the Strip

Bacchanal Buffet – Caesars Palace

If there’s one buffet that defines modern Las Vegas, it’s Bacchanal.

It features more than 250 dishes across multiple chef-run kitchens, with everything from crab legs and oysters to prime rib and international specialties.

For many visitors, it’s the buffet that sets the standard for the city.

The Buffet at Wynn

The Wynn buffet is often considered one of the most elegant buffet experiences in Las Vegas.

Guests can move between live cooking stations serving sushi, seafood, carving stations, and made‑to‑order dishes.

It’s the kind of buffet that feels closer to a restaurant experience than the traditional all-you-can-eat line.

Wicked Spoon – The Cosmopolitan

Wicked Spoon takes a modern approach to buffets.

Instead of giant trays of food, many dishes are served in smaller individual portions, letting guests sample a little bit of everything.

Brunch here is especially popular, featuring items like eggs Benedict, bone marrow, and creative desserts, according to dining platform OpenTable.

People eat at the A.Y.C.E Buffet in the Palms resort-casino Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Bachannal Buffet at Caesars (Caesars)
People walk along a pedestrian bridge near the Wynn Las Vegas hotel-casino Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. Wynn Resorts said Thursday that it tallied 548 positive tests for COVID-19 among its 12,000 employees since May, and three workers have died. (AP Photo/John Locher)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA- MARCH 15: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas logo is displayed on top of the hotel on the Las Vegas Strip on March 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

Off the Strip

A.Y.C.E. Buffet – Palms

Just west of the Strip, the A.Y.C.E. Buffet at the Palms has become a favorite among locals.

It offers rotating themed nights and a wide selection of dishes ranging from seafood and pizza to international cuisine.

Many visitors say it delivers strong value compared to some of the higher-priced Strip buffets.

Garden Buffet – South Point

The Garden Buffet at South Point keeps the classic Vegas buffet experience alive.

Expect comfort-food favorites, rotating themed nights, and prices that tend to be more budget-friendly than Strip resorts.

Garden Court Buffet – Main Street Station

Downtown Las Vegas still has a few classic buffets, including Garden Court at Main Street Station.

The buffet features international dishes and comfort-food staples in a historic dining room setting.

Restaurant publication Eater Las Vegas has highlighted the buffet as one of the longtime downtown favorites.

Krazy Buffet – Chinatown

Over on Spring Mountain Road, Krazy Buffet has become a go-to spot for locals looking for an off‑Strip all‑you‑can‑eat option.

The buffet is known for its large selection of sushi, seafood, and Asian dishes.

Before the pandemic, Las Vegas had dozens of buffets across the valley.

Even though Studio B Show Kitchen Buffet closed years ago, the M Hotel has another option.

This steakhouse offers a Sunday brunch with multiple stations that include a sushi bar, snow crab legs, breakfast selections, and a carving station. But be ready to spend, as many content creators recommend it.

Many closed during shutdowns and never reopened, as some resorts replaced buffets with food halls and celebrity chef restaurants, according to reporting from the Associated Press.

But even with fewer options, buffets remain a major part of the Las Vegas dining scene.

And for plenty of visitors, a trip to Vegas still isn’t complete without stacking a plate high with a little bit of everything.