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On October 26 2007, mike_ch wrote:

A pricey buffet, but not Bellagio & Company pricey (think $25 dinner instead of $35.) I’ve never had MGM’s buffet for dinner (much the same price and same neighborhood), but just based on layout alone I’d say this is better than that one.

The food is of good (but not excellent) quality and there’s certainly quite a variety of it. It’s slightly fancier than middle America fare, without going into the frilly gourmet category of the super high end buffets. This means you’ll find grilled salmon, but not seasoned boar meat. It’s also rarely that busy, unless there’s a rodeo or boxing event going on here. Deserts are tasty although I didn’t get to enjoy the place as much as I’d like, portion control and all that, but this is a decent place to stuff yourself.

Special note for the service which was as good as you could ask for. Maybe it helped that it wasn’t crowded, but they were well on top of things. Food trays were changed regularly, food was kept hot, the waiter would not only bring a drink as soon as one was needed but bring the next drink as well, etc. So, yeah, I was surprised since the cafe next door to this place has been such a huge disappointment for me over the past year.

A nice buffet for the south strip, particularly good for the person who wants to visit a “nice” buffet and dining room without spending extra on duck lips and other exotic delicacies that the rest of us aren’t interested in experiencing.

One minor complaint: Make it more obvious to find those little butter patties with the Mandalay logo thing stamped on them. Placed near deli meats and cheeses without any kind of identification, I almost mistook them for cheese.

On February 16 2006, RateVegas.com User wrote:

It was great enough said

On July 06 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

In my opinion, Mandalay Bay has the finnest buffet of all the major hotels. There is a wide variety of both standard and unique dishes. All taste like they’re freshly prepared , with care, by experts. Some of the other buffets taste like they just opened something out a can and ploped it into a serving dish.

The presentation and service are very good.

The only thing we were not impressed with was the dessert bar. The desserts did not seem to be of the same quality as the rest of the meal. They ranged either blah and tasteless, to over-sweet. They look better than they taste!

Still, all in all, if you’re into buffetts, we think it’s one of the best buffetts in town.

On June 03 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

A good buffet. Selection is on small side, but well prepared and fresh.

On February 17 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

YUM

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Every trip to Vegas we always start our first dinner out at the Bayside Buffet. Their food is simply delicious. They have the average food, nothing spectacular, turkey, chicken, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad bar and dessert bar. Never had a bad experience. Go for dinner and get a table by the windows, the view is wonderful as you look out at the aquatic neon lite pool. Very romantic.

On July 30 2004, ronberg4500 wrote:

My wife and I have been going to Vegas every year for the past 7 years. We love the buffet at Paris, the Bellagio and others. We tried the Bay Side Buffet for the first time this year and found it to be right at the top of our list. We went there for a late lunch and and paid the lunch rate just 15 minutes before they brought out the dinner items. Everything was top drawer, fantastic entree’s, great side dishes and the desserts were delicious. This buffet is a must when you go to Vegas as well as Madalay Bay. The whole property is well worth the trip to the end of the strip.One other thing, Madalay Bay is where we caught our free trip to Green Valley Ranch in Henderson which is another definitely worth the trip. The ride back to the strip is also free from the The Green Valley Ranch.

On January 29 2004, VegasJunky wrote:

Having stayed at the Mandalay Bay an average of twice a year beginning in March of 1999 when it opened, it is my opinion that this buffet is definitely in the top 5, if not the top 3 in Las Vegas. Having sampled the buffets at other high end resorts, as well as some of the lesser hotels, the selection is unbeatable and the preparation looks spectacular. The presentation is not outwardly of note, but is convenient and serviceable to make sure that the average patron has access to all of the selections and as much of the selections as you want. Only the meat and cooked to order pasta selections require that you interact with the staff, and those staff members are pleasant and obviously willing to serve and please. The crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, and fruits are readily available, never low or empty, and taste fresh every time. Breakfast gives the patron a wide variety and I challenge anyone to come up with something that they prefer for breakfast not being available to them at this buffet. Omelettes and eggs are easily requested and cooked to order in front of you. Again I defy someone to come up with an omelette ingredient that the chef doesn’t have available for your pleasure. Overall a bit pricy, but ONE CLUB members can expect a decent comp on buffet meals when checking out if they have been spending time in the casino racking up the points. Overall a totally enjoyable buffet that must be expereienced for both breakfast and dinner at least once, then make up your own mind from there.

On May 31 2003, roberti805 wrote:

I thought this buffet was quite good with a great selection of food, the only drawback to me was the coco butter smell that permiates the space.

On May 23 2003, Lowro11er wrote:

IMO, in the top three buffets in Las Vegas, crablegs, shrimp, primerib, etc. for dinner Nice selection of desserts.
Breakfast has made to order eggs & Omlettes, along with the other breakfast foods.

On April 18 2003, dimsum wrote:

I came to the Bay Side Buffet for my first and only time on April 16th 2003.
My fiance and I arrived at 7:30 or so and there was no wait and we were seated almost immediately. The price for dinner is 21.75 per person.
We were offered drinks as soon as we sat and never had to ask for a refill.
I thought they had a nice selection of food. I don’t care much for prime rib or crab legs but my fiance thought they were just dandy.
I liked all of the vegatables and desserts they had to offer.
My only complaint was the the ends of the serving utensils in the food had some of the food on it causing my hand to be quite sticky! (Gross)
In my honest opinion, if your looking for a nice buffet with a classy atmosphere, go there.
If your looking for good food and a festive atmosphere you might want to try the Village buffet at the Paris Hotel. (same price for dinner as well)

On February 28 2003, Hunter wrote:

Compared to buffets at other high end Strip resorts, this one really disappoints. There weren’t that many choices and the food they did have looked pretty rubbery. I was not impressed.