everything you need to know before you go to the wynn buffet in las Vegas
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The Wynn Buffet consistently appears on “Best Buffet” lists in Vegas and rightfully so! Even though several buffets have closed in Vegas, The Buffet at Wynn is going strong and continues to consistently exceed expectations.
The Buffet Experience
The Buffet offers food from around the world! Each item is clearly marked with the dish name and any potential allergens. There is a large selection of Vegan and Vegetarian options too. If you have dietary concerns, ask to speak with a chef who will walk you around the buffet and suggest items to meet your needs.
Similar items are grouped together. You may visit the buffet stations as many times as you like. Be sure to take a clean plate each time you go back to the buffet.
Soup, Salad & Fruit
This section includes a variety of prepared salads, including a pasta salad. There is also a make-your-own Caesar salad section. A variety of cut fruit is offered, including pineapple, melon, berries, kiwi, and starfruit. If you prefer whole fruit, you can ask for a banana, an orange, or other whole fruit from the attendant at this station. Soup is available all day. During brunch, you will find oatmeal, grits, and yogurt. During dinner, caviar is added to this station.
meats & cheeses
The cheese section is really grate. It boasts a selection of specialty cheeses, including Black Lemon Gouda. You’ll also find meats and bread to go along with the cheese plus tons of black and green grapes too.
Fish Market
In the fish market, there’s a wide selection of seafood dishes. During breakfast, enjoy some Lobster Benedict; during dinner, warm crab legs are added to this section. You’ll also find fish and chips and baked fish here. If you need gluten-free toast, you can order if from the attendant at this station.
Pizzeria
The pizzeria has three pizza selections and a stromboli. Cheese pizza is always one of the choices, in addition to a white pizza. You can also get a made-to-order gluten-free pizza from this station. The gluten-free pizza is a good size, enough for several people to share.
Mexican
Here you’ll find authentic Mexican cuisine. There are tamales, enchiladas, Mexican corn, and other popular dishes. This section is heavy on the pork – it is in almost every dish, so keep that in mind if someone in your party doesn’t eat it.
Chef station
During breakfast, this station has delicious sticky buns and chef made-to-order artisanal pancakes. During dinner, this turns into a seafood boil with crab and mussels.
Entree Station
This is where the main dishes for each meal can be found. At breakfast, this station includes scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, pastries, banana bread, and waffles.
During dinner you will find individual burgers or BBQ pork sandwiches, potatoes, and spinach dip. There is also a large selection of bread and rolls, made on-site in the Wynn Bakery.
Vegetables
Wynn wants you to eat your vegetables and offers a nice selection to choose from at this station. You will find potatoes, broccoli, asparagus, and other seasonal vegetables. Grilled vegetables are found at the carving station next to this station.
Carving Station
The Wynn buffet is known for its food quality - the Carving Station will not disappoint! It includes roasted chicken, pork, and beef options, including Grazing Star Wagyu Steamship. Grilled pineapple and vegetables can also be found here.
Omelet/Taco Station
During breakfast, a chef can make you an omelet or eggs your way. Omelet choices include regular eggs, egg whites, or egg substitute, meats, veggies, and cheeses. The chef here can also simply make you fresh eggs in any style you prefer.
During dinner, you can order street tacos with either beef, pork, or chicken with all the fixings at this station.
Asian
In this section, you will find traditional Asian offerings like Fried Rice, Pot Stickers, and Shrimp Balls. During Brunch, you can create your own Egg Drop Soup. During dinner, they add a Pho station. Here you can also order gluten-free fried rice.
Poke Station
You can create your own Poke Bowl here from a wide selection of raw fish, veggies, and rice. This station also includes a selection of tropical juices not available from the server.
Sushi
There is a wide range of sushi options. This station has everything from a California roll to Ebi Nigiri.
Seafood, bread & bagels
During breakfast, you will find massive mounds of shrimp. You can also order toast or bagels. Toppings for the bagels include cream cheese, lox, and capers. During dinner, you will find shrimp, crab legs, and other seafood here.
Desserts
The dessert section has two sides. On one side, you will find the made-to-order crepe station. This side also has a selection of mini desserts, including cookies, churros, Crème Brûlée, cheesecake, and tiramisu. On the other side, you will find a wheel of sorbet and ice cream, cake slices, donuts, pastries, and candy. All desserts are made on-property in the Wynn Bakery.
If you want something made slightly differently, just ask! This buffet does a great job of making sure you get what you want. For example, if don’t eat pork, ask them to make them to make you an Eggs Benedict without the ham, they will happily do so for you!
To Reserve or Not to Reserve – That is the Question
Have we convinced you to go yet? If so, we should talk about reservations! This buffet is very popular, and during peak hours, wait times can be over an hour. If you can schedule a time to visit the buffet, you may want to consider making a reservation.
You will not find The Buffet at Wynn on OpenTable. To make a reservation, visit the Wynn Website and book on their site through SevenRooms. Technically, you are pre-paying for preferred seating. This means they will seat you as soon as they can, however, they have not “reserved” a specific table for you. There still may be a slight wait when you arrive.
If you’re staying in the Tower Suites or have a Platinum or Black Wynn Reward Card, skip the reservation. There’s a dedicated line for you at the Buffet.
Buffet Pricing
The Buffet has two different options: Gourmet Brunch from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, or Seafood Spectacular Dinner from 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The brunch price is $59.99, and the dinner price is $79.99. Kids 3-9 are charged ½ price. Pricing is higher during holidays or special events. A plethora of non-alcoholic drinks are included; endless pour alcohol packages are also available for guests 21+ for an additional charge. There is also an option to add on a whole lobster during the Seafood Spectacular dinner for an upcharge.
Groups of 7+ are considered group dining. Without prior notification, The Buffet may not be able to accommodate larger groups with one large table. These groups may be offered several tables, as close together as possible, so keep that in mind if your party is made up of seven or more guests.
They do not shut the buffet down between brunch and dinner. Consider arriving around 12:00 pm so you can pay the Brunch pricing and can still get some of the dinner items. However, you are limited to 2 hours total at the buffet so you won’t be able to camp out for multiple meals.
Buffet Seating
The Buffet has five different seating sections. As you arrive at the hostess, you will look out onto the Atrium section. This section is very light and bright and it’s easy to access all buffet stations from this area.
Immediately to your left, there is a small room. This section is opened during the busiest times. The advantage to this section is that is feels very intimate and less noisy. However, the tables in this section are very close together.
Just past this room is the main section on the left side of the buffet. This section has both table and booth seating. The décor is colorful, think a combination of Paris and Disney. There is also a restroom in this section with a changing table.
On the right side of the buffet are two more sections. The section in the front is tucked into a space next to the buffet. At times, it can feel like you are sitting in the buffet. This section tends to get more traffic, with guests from other sections cutting through to get to the buffet. The other section is larger and includes tables with a view of the walkway outside of the buffet.
Once seated, your server will stop by your table to take your drink order and settle your check. The hostess will tell you to go to the buffet. However, we recommend having one person wait for the server to order your drinks. Otherwise, you will get back from the buffet and won’t have anything to drink with your food. If you haven’t prepaid, be prepared to pay as soon as you sit down. Unlike traditional restaurants, this buffet settles the check at the beginning of your meal.
When the server first arrives, order the following items along with your drinks: extra paper napkins, ketchup, and jam. This will ensure you have them when you need them, and your food doesn’t get cold while waiting for them.
The Wynn Buffet has something for everyone! The food quality is high, the service is great, and the ambiance is unmatched. The Wynn Buffet is a winner in our book, and it’s so easy to see why it is consistently named a Best Buffet in Las Vegas!