Best Buffets in Las Vegas

Off-Strip and tribally owned, Palms brings buffet culture back for locals with seven stations and raved-about lobster nights. Frequently highlighted by Eater Vegas and named Best Buffet by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, it pairs spectacle with value and community ties.

A true locals institution from longtime Vegas owner Michael Gaughan, this buffet serves prime rib nightly and a Friday seafood spread with crab legs and oysters. Praised by local food writers for value and variety, it captures classic, community-minded Vegas.

Summerlin’s only casino buffet feels neighborly—patio seating, action stations, and rotating theme dinners like Aloha Night and Prime Rib. Open daily and popular with nearby residents, it’s a locally oriented option that reliably publishes hours and specials.

Downtown’s lone full buffet sits under Victorian chandeliers and caters to Fremont regulars with daily brunch and weekend dinners. Featured by local tourism outlets, it’s an affordable, relaxed snapshot of downtown’s enduring food culture.

A polished “hit” with 16 live-action kitchens and a patisserie that actually delivers. Frequently recommended by Forbes Travel Guide and editors at Eater, its daily seafood dinner underscores a focus on quality, service, and breadth.

Brunch-only and still inventive, Wicked Spoon uses thoughtful, pre-plated portions, a strong grill, and standout desserts. Frequently cited by Desert Companion and Eater for creativity, it’s a smart, modern take on the Vegas buffet.

A reinvigorated classic: daily brunch with a weekend seafood dinner service. Recognized in Visit Las Vegas’ 2025 roundup, its action stations, raw bar favorites, and dessert lineup keep it in the city’s essential buffet conversation.

Still the largest, with 250-plus dishes and nine show kitchens. Regularly featured by Visit Las Vegas and Eater, it remains a signature Strip experience; local reporting in 2025 dispelled closure rumors and affirmed it’s here to stay.

Family-friendly and independently owned, this budget-minded weekend buffet offers straightforward brunch and dinner service. Often cited by local guides for affordability and convenience, it’s a nostalgic, no-frills taste of old-school Vegas.

For broader context on the year’s standout buffets—Wynn, A.Y.C.E., Wicked Spoon, Bellagio, and Bacchanal—Visit Las Vegas’ 2025 editorial roundup offers up-to-date details and reinforces which spots are essential right now.