Key Points:
- While Bellagio’s buffet is a solid option, it ranks behind Bacchanal, Wicked Spoon, and The Buffet at Wynn.
- That said, my meal was great. I loved the Bacon Mac & Cheese, Mini Gyro, and Prime Rib.
- At $54.99, there’s value here for big eaters, though I prefer the similarly priced buffets at Caesars, Wynn, and Cosmopolitan.
A fan of high-end buffets, The Buffet at Bellagio is always on my radar.
I was recently in the neighborhood while Bellagio’s brunch service was running, and it called to me as my body was in “desperate refuel mode” after taking 35,000 steps the previous day.
I needed calories. Bad.
One of the more popular buffets in Vegas, the line to get in was substantial, extending all the way out to the casino floor. While I was initially intimidated, things moved quickly, and I was seated in 15-20 minutes.
Below, I’ll share my experience with plenty of pictures of what there is to eat!
Bellagio Buffet Pricing and Hours
Bellagio Buffet Hours
Brunch is offered Monday – Friday from 8 am – 3 pm.
Dinner is served on Saturday and Sunday nights from 1 – 8 pm.
Bellagio Buffet Pricing
Brunch pricing from Monday – Friday is $54.99, and dinner costs $74.99.
Children aged 10 years old and younger currently recieve a *free* entree.
An optional bottomless beverage package is offered for $31.99.
Be sure to check Bellagio’s website for the most up-to-date pricing and hours before making the trip.
The Buffet at Bellagio Brunch Menu
As you’d expect, Bellagio’s brunch buffet offered both breakfast and lunch food items.
On the breakfast side of the menu, pancakes, waffles, and French toast were all available.
Hilariously, the pancake was an estimated 3′ in diameter. It was massive and cut into square pieces, much like a dive bar pizza.
Watching the employee flip the oversized flapjack instantly reminded me of the movie “Uncle Buck” when Buck was making pancakes so large he needed a snow shovel to flip them. If you don’t understand the reference, stop reading and watch the classic movie ASAP.
Other notable breakfast items included apple crepes, bagels, biscuits and gravy, fruit, yogurt, and chorizo & eggs.
The most popular breakfast food, however, was the live-action omelet station which offered an impressive selection of meat, veggies, and cheeses to be included in your creation.
On the lunch side of the buffet, items included shrimp, white mussels in garlic white wine sauce, clams, rotisserie chicken, pizza, Asian cuisine, and an impressive salad station.
While prime rib was both available and amazing, crab legs were not offered.
My three favorite items at Bellagio’s buffet were the prime rib, bacon mac & cheese, and mini gyros (all of which are pictured below). Sitting just outside of my “top 3 items” was the rotisserie chicken.
As you’d expect from an upmarket buffet, the dessert selection was also on point and deserving of the abundance of pictures we took, below.
Soda, juice, and milk are available at self-serve stations located around the buffet seating area.
Is The Buffet at Bellagio Worth the Money?
It’s tough to say. Was the brunch buffet good? Absolutely. Was the buffet extremely good? Man, I sure thought so. Is the buffet $54.99 good? It’s a close call.
The Buffet at Bellagio lands in the same price & quality category as other top options like Wicked Spoon at Cosmopolitan, The Buffet at Wynn, and Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace, and I rank it 4th behind those three.
Bellagio is good, but not the best option at the price point.
Another comparison that needs to be made considering the buffet’s price point is vs. traditional restaurants. You can easily score a high-quality and filling breakfast/lunch in Vegas for less than $50.
Ultimately, I think there’s value here if you:
- Plan to eat a LOT.
- Plan to load up on higher-end options like the Prime Rib, Rotisserie Chicken, Shrimp, or custom-created Omelets.
- Are willing to pay for the ability to eat a diverse collection of high-quality food.
That said, I recommend taking the new indoor walkway over to the Cosmopolitan to enjoy their Wicked Spoon Buffet. It’s not many steps, but a considerable upgrade.
Personally, I went big and consumed an embarrassing amount of Prime Rib, Rotisserie Chicken, Gyros, and Bacon Mac & Cheese in addition to desserts and feel good about the value I received. While I may prefer other high-end buffet options, I’ll certainly make a return trip down the road.
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I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.
Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.
dan
Monday 12th of September 2022
thumbs up for a recent review!