Las Vegas Buffets Guide 2026: Which Buffets Are Still Open and Worth It

The Las Vegas buffet is not what it was. Dozens closed during the 2020 shutdown and never came back, including the ones at Bellagio, ARIA, Paris, Treasure Island, Harrah's, Flamingo, Planet Hollywood and Mandalay Bay, and The Mirage's went with the resort in 2024. The survivors are fewer and pricier, and the best of them are now closer to a destination restaurant than a cheap fill-up.

This guide covers the buffets still operating in and near the Strip in 2026, with prices and hours taken from their own websites in September 2026. Buffet prices and days change often, so check the venue's page before you go.

Vegas Buffets at a Glance

The Top Buffets

1. Bacchanal Buffet, Caesars Palace

Bacchanal is the largest and best-known buffet in Las Vegas. Caesars describes it as more than 25,000 square feet with 10 kitchens, nine chef-attended action stations and more than 250 dishes, running from seafood and carved meats to Asian dishes and a large dessert section.

• Price: Caesars' page advertised an Early Bird Dinner at $69.99, Monday to Thursday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Regular brunch and dinner prices are higher and vary by day; check the booking page.
• Days: Bacchanal does not open every day of the week; confirm the days on Caesars' site before planning around it.
• Booking: reservations are made through OpenTable. Groups of 13 or more call (866) 733-5827.
• Dress code: shoes and shirts required; no swimwear, robes or sheer clothing, and no clothing with profanity or nudity.
• Rewards: Caesars Rewards members earn credits on dining spend.

Worth it if: you want the classic Vegas blow-out and will focus on the seafood, carving and action stations. The early-bird slot is the cheapest way in.

2. The Buffet at Wynn

Wynn's buffet sits in a bright, flower-filled room off the casino and is the most elegant buffet on the Strip. It runs two meal periods every day, and Wynn's page gives clear prices:

• Children 3–9: half price.
• No regular reservations: instead you can buy pre-paid priority seating ($5 per person) up to 30 days ahead, for up to six people. Groups of seven or more send an inquiry.
• Drinks: an Endless Pour package costs $32.99.

Worth it if: you want a calmer, more refined buffet. Starting dinner at 1 p.m. makes it a good late lunch at the dinner price with the seafood spread.

3. Wicked Spoon, The Cosmopolitan

Wicked Spoon is known for serving much of its food in small individual portions rather than big trays, which keeps it looking fresh. In recent years it has operated as a brunch buffet. MGM Resorts' site blocks automated checks, so confirm the current days, hours and price on The Cosmopolitan's dining page before you go.

Worth it if: you're staying center Strip and want a stylish weekend brunch.

4. Garden Buffet, South Point

South Point's Garden Buffet, off-Strip at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, is the value pick and a favorite with locals. Its published schedule:

• Breakfast: Monday to Friday, 7–10 a.m.
• Lunch: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., with a Prime Rib and Champagne Brunch option.
• Dinner: daily, 4–9 p.m.
• Seafood Night: Friday, 3–9 p.m.

South Point publishes its daily prices on a separate menu; they are well below the Strip's premium buffets. Call (702) 796-7111 to check. Worth it if: you have a car or are staying south of the Strip, and especially for Friday Seafood Night.

5. MGM Grand and Excalibur

Both South Strip resorts run buffets aimed at convenience rather than a special occasion, with shorter opening schedules than before 2020. Check days and prices on MGM Resorts' site; they change more than most. Worth it mainly if you're staying at the resort.

6. Circus Buffet, Circus Circus

Circus Circus describes its Circus Buffet as a classic all-you-can-eat buffet for brunch or dinner, and says to check with the resort for hours and availability. It is a budget, family-friendly option; don't expect premium seafood.

7. Garden Court Buffet, Main Street Station

Downtown's best-known surviving buffet is at Main Street Station, a short walk from Fremont Street. It has run a shorter schedule since reopening, so check Boyd Gaming's site for current days and hours.

Best Buffet For…

• Seafood: Bacchanal, or Wynn's Seafood Gourmet Dinner. South Point's Friday Seafood Night for a lower price.
• A special occasion: Wynn, for the setting.
• Brunch: Wynn's Gourmet Brunch, Wicked Spoon or South Point's weekend Prime Rib and Champagne Brunch.
• Families: Wynn charges half price for children 3–9; Circus Circus and South Point are the budget choices.
• Lowest price: off-Strip and Downtown buffets, then Circus Circus.

How to Pay Less

• Go early. Bacchanal's Early Bird Dinner ($69.99, Monday–Thursday, 2:30–4 p.m.) is cheaper than regular dinner, and Wynn's dinner service starts at 1 p.m.
• Pick brunch over dinner. At Wynn, brunch is $20 less than dinner.
• Join the loyalty program. Caesars Rewards, MGM Rewards, Wynn Rewards and Boyd and Station programs send dining offers, and casino play can earn comps.
• Eat off-Strip. Locals' casino buffets cost far less than the Strip's premium ones.
• Skip the drinks package unless you will drink enough to cover it; water, soda and coffee are normally included.

See our buffet tips and strategies and our casino comps guide for more.

Getting Your Money's Worth

• Walk the whole buffet first before taking a plate, and decide what you actually want.
• Start with what you can't get elsewhere: seafood, carved meats and the made-to-order action stations.
• Take small portions so you can try more without waste.
• Go easy on bread, rice and pasta early on.
• Leave room for dessert at Bacchanal and Wynn, where desserts are a highlight.

Buffets by Area

• Center Strip: Bacchanal (Caesars Palace) and Wicked Spoon (The Cosmopolitan).
• North Strip: The Buffet at Wynn and the Circus Buffet at Circus Circus.
• South Strip: MGM Grand and Excalibur.
• Downtown: Garden Court at Main Street Station.
• Off-Strip: South Point's Garden Buffet, and buffets at some other locals' casinos; check each casino's dining page, as many did not reopen theirs.

Buffet or Restaurant?

At $60 to $80 or more per person before tax and tip, a premium buffet costs as much as dinner at a good restaurant. A buffet is the better choice when your group has very different tastes, when you want lots of seafood, or when you want to try many cuisines in one sitting. A restaurant wins if you're a light eater, short on time or want a quiet, focused meal. For restaurant ideas, see our restaurants guide and our brunch guide.

Buffet Etiquette and Rules

• One price per person: plates are not for sharing with someone who hasn't paid.
• No takeout: food is for eating on site.
• Dress code: casual is fine, but most buffets refuse swimwear and bare feet. Bacchanal publishes its rules.
• Time limits: some buffets set a seating limit at busy times; ask when you're seated.
• Tip your server, who clears plates and brings drinks. Around 15–20% of the price is customary.
• Use a clean plate for each trip to the stations.

Closed Vegas Buffets

If an older guide or a friend recommends one of these, it is gone. None reopened after the 2020 shutdown unless noted:

• The Buffet at Bellagio
• The Buffet at ARIA
• Le Village Buffet (Paris)
• Treasure Island's buffet
• Flavors (Harrah's)
• Paradise Garden Buffet (Flamingo)
• Spice Market Buffet (Planet Hollywood)
• Bayside Buffet (Mandalay Bay)
• The Cravings Buffet (The Mirage), which closed with the resort in July 2024
• Luxor's buffet, which closed in 2025

High labor and food costs, and resorts preferring restaurants and food halls in the same space, mean few are likely to return.

Which Buffet Should You Choose?

If you only do one, pick Bacchanal for sheer size or Wynn for setting and a clear price. On a budget, South Point is the best value, especially on Friday nights. Book or reserve priority seating where you can, go early in the service, and check the buffet's own page for current days and prices before you set off.