The top 5 Las Vegas buffets in 2025

By Cheri Sicard
I will admit, I am generally not a fan of all-you-can-eat buffets, and Las Vegas is the world capital for such establishments. My not-quite joke when visiting Sin City has long been “let’s avoid the all-you-can-hold-down buffet.” More often than not, that characterization is well warranted. However, there are a few shining exceptions.

In the video below, the team from Explore Vegas has compiled what they say are the top five best Las Vegas buffets in 2025.

Explore Vegas used a detailed rating system to create this list. Each buffet was judged on five important categories:

• Quality: How good is the food?

• Selection and Pricing: Is there a good variety, and is it worth the cost?

• Availability: How easy is it to get a table?

• Atmosphere: What’s the vibe like?

• Service: How attentive and friendly is the staff?

Each category was rated out of 5, and the final rating is the average of these scores, rounded to the nearest half-star.

#5: AYCE Buffet at the Palms

Overall Rating: 4 stars

The AYCE (All You Can Eat) Buffet at the Palms is a solid choice with some standout features. This buffet offers a champagne brunch and dinner every day. It’s most famous for its Lobster Nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays. But that’s not all! On Fridays, you can enjoy prime rib and snow crab. Plus, the last Saturday of each month features a special theme night. These themes range from Hawaiian to Mexican to Italian, with live entertainment and dishes to match.

Brunch is special because it includes unlimited mimosas, crab legs, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and steaks. Dinner offers prime tri-tip, porchetta, and smoked brisket daily. The smoked brisket is a highlight. The desserts here are also a step above. It avoids the common vendor and focuses on making their own.

Here’s a ratings breakdown:

• Quality: 4

• Selection and Pricing: 3.5

• Availability: 3

• Atmosphere: 4

• Service: 5

The atmosphere and service are great. But the pricing and availability can be tricky. Prices have gone up, especially for the lobster buffet, which is now $79.99. Reservations are recommended. Explore Vegas’ favorite thing about this buffet is Lobster Nights.

#4: Garden Buffet at South Point

Overall Rating: 4 stars

The Garden Buffet at the South Point offers good value. This buffet brings back memories of how buffets used to be. It has reasonable prices and a good amount of food. The weekday breakfast buffet is just $15.95 with a player card. The breakfast includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, made-to-order omelets, and even a carving station. Plus, you get bottomless Bloody Marys!

The Friday night seafood buffet includes steamed and chilled snow crab legs, Dungeness crab legs, and oysters on the half shell. Two glasses of wine, red sangria, or draft beer are included. Other dishes include prime rib and peel-and-eat shrimp.

Here’s the ratings breakdown:

• Quality: 3

• Selection and Pricing: 5

• Availability: 4

• Atmosphere: 3

• Service: 5

This buffet is a great value because of the competitive pricing and included alcoholic drinks. The biggest downside is the long line on “seafood night”. Explore Vegas’ favorites are the steamed Dungeness crab, oysters on the half shell, shrimp tacos, and made-to-order crepes.

#3: Anthony’s Prime Sunday Brunch Buffet at the M Resort

Overall Rating: 4.5 stars

Anthony’s Prime Sunday Brunch Buffet at the M Resort is only available on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It costs $99 per person. People have been talking about this buffet since it opened. It offers premium items, much like the old Sterling brunch buffet at Bally’s.

Reservations are needed, and they are very hard to get. This restaurant is a steakhouse, so it prepares high-quality food in small batches. The seafood menu includes jumbo lobster tails, salmon, chilled snow crab legs, chilled stone crab claws, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and sushi. The Carving Station has Beef Wellington, prime rib, and lamb chops. The desserts are luxurious.

Here’s how it rates:

• Quality: 5

• Selection and Pricing: 5

• Availability: 1

• Atmosphere: 5

• Service: 5

A clear strength is the lobster tails. The quality, atmosphere, and service are top-notch. The problem is availability. Explore Vegas’ favorites include the jumbo lobster tails, stone crab claws, snow crab legs, sushi, Beef Wellington, and lamb chops.

#2: Bacchanal Buffet at Caesar’s Palace

Overall Rating: 4.5 stars

The Bacchanal Buffet at Caesar’s Palace is huge. It’s open Thursday through Monday for brunch and crab brunch, and 7 days a week for dinner. Brunch is $64.99, crab brunch is $79.99, and dinner is $84.99 per person. Kids get a discount.

This buffet has nine kitchens with 15 daily chef specials. There are three carving stations, a large seafood section, and an Asian section with many cuisines. Premium selections include roasted duck, dim sum, sushi, kalua pig, and kimchi. The desserts are fantastic, with cakes, gelato, and pastries.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Quality: 4

• Selection and Pricing: 4

• Availability: 4

• Atmosphere: 5

• Service: 5

The huge menu is a big plus. But the size can cause quality issues. Reservations are highly recommended to avoid long lines. Explore Vegas’ favorites are the kalua pig, barbecue oysters, duck, and steamed crab legs.

#1: The Wynn Buffet

Overall Rating: 5 stars

The Wynn Buffet is the top choice! The Seafood Spectacular dinner buffet is hard to beat. Gourmet brunch is available daily for $59.99, and the Seafood Spectacular dinner is $79.99. Kids get a discount.

The Wynn is known for its 16 live cooking stations and more than 90 dishes. It prides itself on preparing dishes in small batches. This buffet has a luxurious dining room, a great Carving Station, premium seafood, a caviar station, and much more. There’s also chilled and steamed crab legs, chilled lobster claws, and amazing dim sum. The desserts include lava cake, crème brûlée, campfire brownies, and bread pudding.

Here’s the ratings breakdown:

• Quality: 5

• Selection and Pricing: 5

• Availability: 4

• Atmosphere: 5

• Service: 5

The positives are the fresh food, high-end seafood and meats, and the best desserts. The biggest challenge is the long line. Prepaying is a good idea. Mrs. EV loves the dim sum, and Explore Vegas loves all the desserts.

Plan your Las Vegas buffet adventure

Las Vegas buffets are an experience! When planning a visit, remember these tips:

• Make reservations.
• Go during off-peak hours.
• Look for discounts.
• Pace yourself.
• Save room for dessert!

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