Only time will tell how history treats the buffet experience in the long run. After closures, some buffets in town came back as big and bold as ever to meet pent-up demand, while others didn't come back at all. The golden age of the Las Vegas buffet hit a snag when the Covid pandemic briefly shuttered casinos and changed the way people think about food safety. But, as you'll soon see, there are budget-friendly options too. And the prices have followed suit: The most coveted buffets in the city are as pricey as they are opulent, with notable chef tie-ins, inventive plating, and live-action cooking stations.
Vegas buffets have grown ever more elaborate and over-the-top, competing to outdo each other with more stations, more dishes, and more square footage. Once upon a time, Las Vegas was known as the home of cheap breakfasts meant to lure gamblers into the casinos at all hours-but a lot has changed since Sin City's marquees billed 99-cent steak and eggs with a side of Keno.
