Growing up, my experience of buffets were the local Super Salad or Sweet Tomatoes. I didn’t much care for them, except they did have pizza and soft serve which was, enormously appreciated at the age of 10. As an adult, I never much thought of buffets until I went to Las Vegas.
It is known as the world mecca of the best all you can eat buffets whose riches go beyond lukewarm pizza and cheap soft serve. No, these buffets feature full meals of any type, cuisine, and flavor you could desire. More mouth-watering, high end, delicious dishes than you could ever imagine, all in one place for one price. Now, that’s a buffet.
In honor of National Buffet Day (yes, that’s a thing!), here are a few of the most well-known places, so you can put them on your bucket list.
Bacchanal Buffet, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
This place is known for variety. Each day the buffet offers around 500 individual dishes and 15 specials, many of which are made to order. Keep in mind, despite its 600 person occupancy; you likely need to reserve a spot ahead of time.
Photo: Caesars Palace
Sterling Brunch, Bally’s, Las Vegas
This one has exclusivity written all of it. First of all, it’s 85 dollars a person, but only if you can get in. Open one day a week on Sundays through 2:30 pm only, you need to plan ahead to indulge in all the lobster, seafood, steak and anything else you are imagining.
Photo: Bally’s
The Buffet, Wynn, Las Vegas
Named appropriately, the Wynn features a buffet that aims to trump all other buffets. Featuring 15 stations of food fare from the globe, you can travel around the world by just lifting your fork!
Photo: Wynn
Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse (including Vegas)
Fogo De Chao is not your traditional buffet, but like a buffet you typically pay per entry and then let the experience begin. Waiters walk around and provide fresh slices of fire roasted steak, well-seasoned chicken, lamb, and pork, as well as light and delicate seafood. Also, they are known for their unlimited salad bar and exquisite side dishes. Side dishes feature traditional Brazilian fare such as garlic potatoes, seasonal soups, polenta, caramelized bananas, pao de quiejo (cheesy bread rolls), Farofa (yucca flour sautéed with bacon and sausage), and fogo feijoada (a black bean stew). As if that wasn’t enough, dessert includes mouth-watering dishes such as papaya cream, South American flan, molten chocolate cake, strawberry cream, crème Brulee, and caramelized pineapple. Bar and alcohol purchased separately.
Photo: Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse