Key Points:
- A mid-tier option, I found Excalibur’s Buffet to have “OK” quality, albeit an unsurprising brunch menu.
- I left neither blown away nor dissatisfied.
- While this is a solid value for big eaters, I’ll opt for a standard breakfast elsewhere for less going forward.
The buffet landscape in Las Vegas has changed dramatically over the past decade, with many closing up shop for good.
With only seven remaining options on the Strip, I’ve tasked myself with testing them all. It’s a tough job.
Today’s task: The Buffet at Excalibur.
Of course, I’ll include plenty of pictures so you can decide for yourself whether The Buffet at Excalibur could be a fit.
Excalibur Buffet Pricing and Hours
Excalibur’s buffet is open daily for brunch, running from 8 am to 2 pm.
Weekday brunch (Monday – Thursday) costs $32.99 and the price jumps to $38.99 on weekends (Friday – Sunday).
Mimosa Brunch, with bottomless mimosas, is offered Saturday and Sunday for $43.99.
Excalibur Brunch Buffet Menu Items
As a brunch buffet, Excalibur offered a combination of both breakfast and lunch items.
On the breakfast side of the house, menu items included scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, cheese blintz & strawberry sauce, pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy, bacon, pork sausage, chicken apple sausage, eggs migas, chorizo potatoes, borracho bena, a yogurt bar, assorted fruit, and warm cinnamon rolls.
The most popular breakfast item was the made-to-order omelet station, which let you choose your preferred meat, cheese, and vegetables.
There was also a live-action crepe station that allowed guests to choose their preferred ingredients.
Cereals offered included Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, SpecialK, and Rice Krispies.
Lunch selections included pizza, fried chicken, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, peel & eat shrimp, mussels, beef birria, chicken tinga, pozole, rock fish Cuban sofrito, miso soup, spring rolls, orange chicken, sesame bok choy and shitake mushrooms, assorted sushi, a selection of pasta salads, and a salad bar.
The carving station served smoked brisket, roasted turkey breast, leg of lamb, and various vegetables. Unfortunately, prime rib wasn’t an option.
On the dessert front, there was a variety of cakes, cookies, and pastries. There was also a self-serve soft-serve ice cream machine with cones and toppings.
On the beverage front, the buffet offered self-serve Pepsi products, Bubly sparkling water, juice, milk, and coffee.
Is Excalibur’s Buffet Worth It?
I stopped in during the morning, so my focus was primarily on their breakfast offerings.
My first plate was comprised of scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, and sausages.
The sausages were flavorful & juicy, the best item on the plate by a wide margin.
I was disappointed to learn that the breakfast potatoes lacked the explosion of flavor that I’d previously experienced at MGM Grand’s buffet across the street. MGM Resorts needs to export that recipe to all of its buffets across the city.
The bacon was tasty, although a bit crispy for my taste. I like it floppy.
My second plate consisted of pancakes, French toast, a pastry, and a cinnamon roll. I’d describe everything as good, except for the cinnamon roll, which I grabbed two more of; nothing else could be described as exceptional.
Excalibur was very similar to my experience at Luxor’s buffet the previous morning – I left neither disappointed nor amazed. The menu was basic and unsurprising, but the quality was acceptable. I left satisfied.
When it comes to buffets in Vegas, I tend to prefer options at the extremes of the price/quality spectrum.
I’d rather spend up on an upscale experience at places like The Buffet at Wynn, Wicked Spoon, or Bacchanal at Caesars thanks to unique menu items and excellent quality. High-end buffets also still serve prime rib and crab legs, which tend to be my go-to items.
I also enjoy trying to get bang for my buck at the other end of the price spectrum, at places like Main Street Station downtown or at South Point, a cheap buffet that still serves prime rib nightly during dinner.
For me, mid-tier buffets like the one at Excalibur are stuck in a purgatory of sorts in which they can’t be considered cheap but also don’t get me excited with unique items or enhanced quality.
Look, if you’re in the area and are looking for variety and a lot of food for your money, then Excalibur’s buffet could be a great deal, but it isn’t my top pick.
Related: Cheapest buffets on the Strip and downtown.
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.
Max
Tuesday 6th of September 2022
What time of day did you go? If early in the morning did they have the lunch items out or do you have to wait until later in the day?
Jake Hoffman
Wednesday 7th of September 2022
I was there mid-morning (10ish), and there were lunch items out. I would imagine that lunch takes over more and more of the buffet as it gets later.