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On February 20 2008, mscmkr wrote:

I have been to the Wynn buffet once so far. With out a doubt this is the best buffet in Vegas. I have no idea which buffet the people who complained ate but it definitely was not the Wynn. The food is fantastic as well as the service and the atmosphere. I have been to the majority of the buffet’s in Vegas including the Belagio and this is BY FAR the best.

They have a very good selection of food and the meat is incredible. They had lamb, steak, ribs, and beef that was out of this world. I went up over and over again to fill my plate and never had to wait. They also have the biggest crab legs in town. I do wish however that the crab legs were hot as well as cold but they were fantastic. And the shrimp is huge as well.

I had no problem with the seating because to me it made it feel more like an upper end dining experience. 
I do think the deserts could be a bit better. They were very good but not up to the Belagio. 

As far as the price, go price out a pound of Alaskan King crab legs. Your going to pay $14.99 per lbs on sale. So dont bitch when you pay $41 with tax for the crab legs and huge shrimp and some of the best Meats you will ever have. And of course they are all you can eat. Price out a high end place. A half pound of crab legs and a small steak is $65. I think I will pick the Wynn buffet myself. Stop complaining and enjoy the excellent food. If you dont like the Wynn you can always go to the Excalibur. Its less than half the price but you will end up sick in your room the rest of the night.

On August 26 2007, Andrew wrote:

Not cheap ($35-37/dinner), but worth every penny! The Alaskan King Crab is phenomenal. Every one I’ve gone here with agrees it is the best buffet they’ve ever been to. Several of the dishes are the best I’ve ever eaten. Plenty of variety, including a huge sushi assortment.

Service is decent; much better elsewhere at the Wynn. As of 8/07, you can sign up for a Wynn Red Card as a new player, run $300 through a slot machine, and get 2 freebies. I doubt you’d lose $80 doing that.

On May 12 2007, sandy Tarant wrote:

Calling this a buffet is almost insulting! Food like this at a price like this is the only time you can steal something in this city covered by security cameras! Best buffet in Vegas—beats out Bellagio, I think.

On April 01 2007, adz wrote:

I’ve expereinced two lunch and one breakfast buffet at Wynn, and enjoyed each..Lunch is one of the best values in Vegas at around $20..great BBQ ribs..excellent Jerk Free Range Chicken..wonderful salads and deserts..room is bright and colorful with lots of natural light..

On April 26 2006, RateVegas.com User wrote:

This is the best buffet I have ever been to in Las Vegas or otherwise. The food is so fresh, largest shrimp, excellent sushi with real crab meat, with a huge choice of foods for lunch and dinner. 5 different choices of gelato in the dessert area. Steve Wynn has outdone the Bellagio Buffet with this place. Very nice decor with a pretty atrium area.

On February 11 2006, RateVegas.com User wrote:

I don’t know what the last guy is talking about, he probably wasn’t even at the right hotel. But I’ve came to Vegas twice with a group of friends and we tried other buffets on the strip especially Bellagio and nothing compares to the Wynn. It is a bit crowded in the dining area but the huge crab legs make up for it. Definataly worth $45.

On December 10 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

I’m hoping Mr. Wynn reads these reviews.
The food in the buffet was the worst I’ve
had in Vegas. Mr. Wynn please do something!

On October 17 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

Service was great, but the food was terrible. We left hungry and were so upset about it, we decided not to gamble. They already took our money as far as we were concerned. Way over priced. Not enough selection and the quality was very poor. The service was very good, but we still left hungry.

On August 20 2005, josh32 wrote:

For the price ($34 on weekends) absolutely the worst buffet in Las Vegas. If you want to eat crab legs and sushi under chandeliers decorated with red cabbage you might like it. There were literally only three pasta’s in the Italian section, and two rice dishes in Chinese, and some dried up tandoori chicken in the nearly non-existent Indian food section. The two salad bars were only a few feet across (at this rate Sweet Tomatoes should charge $100 for it’s buffet). Wynn apparently doesn’t like kids, they can’t gamble, so he charges 3 year olds and above the full $34 for the week-end dinner buffet.
A ‘Comp’ (red plastic card encoded with a meal pass, given to gamblers) is the ‘magic word’ that gets you past the glacially slow little line of suckers waiting for a table. The Wynn sells Ferrari cars off the casino. The Wynn buffet is like the Ferrari, good for those who think they are somebody because of the high prices they pay for where they eat, or what they drive.

On August 16 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

During our week stay at the Wynn, my wife and I ate one dinner and several breakfasts at the Buffet. The variety of food was better than the new Mirage Cravings buffet but not quite as expansive as the Bellagio. The quality was excellent; we particularly liked the hand cut bacon at the breakfast. My wife and I had omelets at all of our breakfasts and never waited more than a couple minutes. We especially enjoyed the variety of fresh squeezed juices. We liked the self serve juice concept because we could sample a variety without having to make our waiter make several trips.

There was no prime rib at the dinner, but there was a great rack of lamb that was perfectly seasoned and generously portioned. The seafood, salads, fruits, vegetables, breads, and desserts were all of excellent quality. The service was prompt and friendly.

Our only criticism was the dining room. The seating is too closely packed and the chairs are difficult to move. The décor is not up to Bellagio standards; too much painted MDF. Much better than the Mirage Cravings buffet though which is a chromed architectural atrocity that clashes with the rest of the Mirage. What was MGM thinking?

If you’re staying at the Wynn, the Buffet is the best choice for breakfast and a great value for dinner.

On August 07 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

This is the worst buffet in Vegas. I know that it is less than 6 months old and is suffering growing pains but then why charge the highest prices in Vegas for a buffet that has such poor quality food? One omelette chef so you will wait in line for a half hour for eggs! The only buffet in town that did not serve prime rib. Instead the chose the cheapest cut of flank steak to serve to their guests. Turkey and ham were the other meats offered on the carving station. The seating is far away from the buffet line. The plates are ice cold. There is air blowing right down on the food. You don’t have a chance of eating warm food by the time you get back to your table. The presentation is sad. Instead of serving in big bowl or large heated trays, they present the foods in these tiny serving plates so by the time you get to the food you want it is usually empty or picked over. And the biggest blow…..they put mirrors everywhere. People do not want to be reminded that they are overdoing it at the buffet. I think Steve is using ways to charge the most money and save the most food. The way it is set up now is that you come back to your table with poor quality, cold food and get to watch yourself eat it in all the mirrors. Worst buffet in Vegas and yet the most expensive. Go to the Spice Market Buffet, voted number one for the food and the price!

On August 02 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

incredible

On June 28 2005, Mikeynla wrote:

While right now it’s not totally up-to-par with Bellagio, I’d say it’s not going to be a problem at all for Wynn’s Buffet to reach that level. Thew layout is beautiful, with 4 or five different dining rooms. The most stunning aspect of it is the conservatory-type atrium upon entering the buffet, allowing for gorgeous plants in a natural-light setting. Simply stunning. We were there for Sunday Champagne Brunch, and at $29/person thought it to be a great deal.

On June 24 2005, Hunter wrote:

The buffet isn’t as good as it should be for the price. It’s not at all bad, but Bellagio is still a better choice.

On May 10 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

Great service, However the food compares to a stateline buffet. I can only speak for breakfast, though. The people working there definitely created a bonus point for the lack of quality in the food. With this being a Steve Wynn property, I do expect this to eventually change and become one of the best in town.

On May 10 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

First of all why do people always compare this property to Bellagio? I have tried many buffets in Vegas, and this is one of the top 5 on my list.

On May 09 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

This buffet is the best in Vegas… a little better than Bellagio. The line was an hour and a half wait, but it was worth the wait and the price ( $64 dollars for 2 @ dinner time).

On April 30 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

It is unfair to review any restaurant during its first six months. But it is no Bellagio.

The food and approach similiar to the Orleans or SunCoast at over twice the price. The serving stations included Italian, Asian, American, Sushi, Salad and Desert. The limited carving station had Prime Rib, Turkey, Lamb – well prepared by nothing extraordinary like the Bellagio or Paris. The only fresh fruit was whole apples and oranges; no sliced cantalope, watermelon, hardly a tomato. Most other food was in trays. Almost non-existant fresh bread selection. In talking with a server, the available menu is a limited starter menu.

The line was very slow. Not long – slow. Likely caused by a limited staff, as most tables were empty.

The front seating areas were like a nice cafe.
Further back, the main seating and serving area reminded me of Gold Coast’s converted ballroom.

I would pay the extra few bucks to dine at one of the top buffets. If you are looking for this quality, with a better selection, I might recommend the SunCoast at less than half the price.