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turbulents posted:Does anyone know which buffets have king crab legs for dinner? A couple years ago it was a given that the higher end buffets would have them but lately it seems like even they've just been serving the snow crab. The Bellagio Buffet has them chilled. The Wynn as well (steamed too?). In fact, I hadn't seen much about the various good buffets and since I'm now work-commuting to Vegas 3 weeks out of the month I've been trying to hit them all to find out for myself. Soooooo I thought I'd write a review of sorts, maybe it'll help somebody here out: The Cream of the Buffet Crop The first three below are far and away the best for me. If you're going to try a Vegas buffet, you probably won't be disappointed with any of these choices. All of my trips were for dinner service (not brunch or lunch). Wicked Spoon at The Cosmopolitan - The best. Gourmet dishes, I paid $37 without a players card, definitely worth the money. Highlights: bone marrow, bourbon creamed corn with bacon and caramelized onion, rack of lamb, truffle potato gratin, spaghetti and veal meatballs, cajun shrimp with cheese, shepards pie, tons of others including the usual buffet staples (prime rib, crab legs, tons of great desserts). Plus they have copious amounts of chocolate-covered strawberries and awesome gelato. The Buffet at Bellagio - Entry was something like $40 with an M-Life card. Lots of really good pastas (shells in blue cheese sauce, ravioli in wild mushroom sherry sauce with asparagus), their red curry chicken was really good, maple seared salmon, braised Wahoo, ribs, kobe beef, the usual staples (prime rib, aforementioned king crab legs, tons of great desserts). I sat at the bar and the bartender was hilarious to talk to. The Buffet at Wynn - Entry is around $40. More selection than Bellagio, probably a bit better in quality too. The place is beautiful too. The lobster cannelloni is tremendous. Several Indian dishes I can't recite and good seafood. Also the usual staples (prime rib, crab legs, tons of great desserts). Still Pretty drat Good These next few places are still worth the money, but their quality just isn't at the same level as The Big 3 above. Every buffet does something well and these are no exception. Spice Market at Planet Hollywood - Entry is around $28 which is a good value. There are tons of choices -- one of the bigger buffets, pretty good quality too. Lots of seafood choices (several fried ones too). There are several ethnic stations including Indian, Chinese, and Mexican. The lamb kabobs were good. All the usual staples (prime rib, crab legs, tons of great desserts). They even have cotton candy for dessert. Hell yeah. Also check out the various food-themed movie posters (some real, some fake) on the walls surrounding the place. Very cool. Le Village Buffet at Paris - Entry is around $35. The serving stations are in cottages representing different regions of France, very cool effect. Actually, the whole Paris Hotel is cool. The waitresses wear uniquely french outfits which adds to the effect. Plus you can get this cool balloon souvenir margarita mug for like $13 if you're into that sort of thing. The food is more adventurous than Planet Hollywood - plus they have a crepe station. My favorites: Shells in brie sauce with bacon, roasted duck at the carving station, and the fajita/pita station. They have the usual staples too (prime rib, crab legs, tons of great desserts). Carnival World Buffet at Rio - Entry is around $35. This is probably the biggest buffet on the strip so there's lots to choose from. There isn't a lot of adventure in the dishes compared to Paris or The Cosmopolitan, but there's bound to be a few things you will like. You're getting a lot of options for the price. Highlights: chicken parmesan, beef and pork ribs, chicken flautas, clams in garlic sauce. Of course they have the usual staples (prime rib, crab legs, tons of great desserts). The "Meh" Category Not much stands out from these places. If you're in a hurry and can't go somewhere nicer then you'll probably still be satisfied. Cravings at Mirage - Entry is something like $32. The pork enchiladas (and guacamole) were decent -- this coming from a Texan. Lots of sushi choices, and good seafood and chicken teriyaki. Not as good as Paris or Planet Hollywood but still not terrible. More, The Buffet at Luxor - I ate there like 2 years ago so this may be jaded. I don't remember much good other than the prime rib. Other Places Worth A Look The places below I've either not been to (and have heard good things) or are otherwise unique in some way. Village Seafood Buffet at Rio - Entry is a whopping $50 ($45 with Total Rewards card) because you're paying a premium for the unlimited steamed lobster tail, crab legs, sushi, more crab legs, fried fish, baked fish, steamed fish, more crab legs, fried scallops, muscles, oysters, clams, shrimp, more crab legs, and the usual buffet staples (prime rib, more crab legs, tons of great desserts). The quality of the seafood is still only buffet-quality but it's worth going their once to try for yourself. The glaring flaw here though is no king crab legs (but they have every other kind). Bayside Buffet at Mandalay Bay - Haven't been there (yet) but have heard good things. Studio B Buffet at M Resort - Haven't been there (yet) but have heard REALLY good things. This place is way south of the strip so it's harder to get to. Simon Says Brunch at Simon in the Palms Place - My coworkers who live in Vegas swear by this. It's a Sunday-only brunch (haven't made it there yet) but they say it's the best. The Buffet of Buffets Pass - This is a GREAT deal if you're planning on doing more than 1 buffet in a 24-hour period. You get unlimited buffet trips to any of the Caesar's family hotels (Paris, Planet Hollywood, Rio, Bally's, etc) for $45. The clock starts based on the time of your first receipt. Some hotels will comp this deal as a coupon, or throw it in with your room rate package. Here Be Dragons (Places To Avoid) This list could go on forever, but I'm listing places that might otherwise seem good because they're in a nice hotel but are really underwhelming. Lago Buffet at Caesar's Palace - For being in such a great hotel, this place was such a disappointment. Apparently it's now closed for renovations so Caesar's clearly agrees. There's hope yet! Grand Buffet at MGM Grand - It was just so underwhelming. The MGM Grand is an awesome hotel. It deserves a better buffet! Circus Buffet at Circus Circus - I only put this here because of how terrible it is. If you're anywhere near this place it's because you either 1) Brought your kids to Vegas, 2) Got a good rate on a room (you shouldn't be spending more than a few hours in each night anyways), or 3) Got lost in the desert. It's worth paying the cab fair to get back to some place nice like Paris just to avoid. Rapportus fucked around with this message at 08:46 on Mar 5, 2012 |
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