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MGM Resorts International closed The Buffet at Luxor on March 30, reducing the number of all-you-can-eat dining options on the Las Vegas Strip as operators continue to reassess food and beverage offerings.
The Buffet at Luxor operated between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and was priced at $31.99 per adult and $26.99 for locals, one of the more affordable buffet options on the Strip. Its closure will bring the total number of buffets within Strip casinos down to eight.
Buffets have steadily declined in number following the COVID-19 pandemic, as casinos moved away from the format due to public health concerns and changing consumer behavior. Among them is Sterling Brunch at Horseshoe Las Vegas, which was known for its upscale offerings like unlimited champagne, caviar, and Alaskan king crab legs.
The Buffet at Aria served a range of international dishes, including Mediterranean and Indian cuisine, alongside items such as ham and truffle macaroni and cheese. At Mandalay Bay, the Bayside Buffet combined seafood, carved meats, and traditional breakfast offerings, with views of the resort’s tropical gardens.
Other closures include Cravings at The Mirage, which featured a self-serve drink station and a selection of international dishes, and the Spice Market Buffet at Planet Hollywood, known for its variety of global cuisines and nightly prime rib service.
At Harrah’s, Flavors Buffet offered Brazilian barbecue, sushi, and all-you-can-eat crab legs, while Paradise Garden Buffet at Flamingo drew guests with views of live flamingos and surrounding greenery. Le Village Buffet at Paris Las Vegas was designed to replicate a French village and focused on regional French cuisine, and Crafted Buffet at The Stratosphere served a mix of Pan-Asian, Southwestern, and American dishes, including a champagne brunch.
Carnival World Buffet at Rio, recognized for its wide selection and live cooking stations, also closed. Although its seafood offerings were scaled back in later years, it continued to serve items such as sushi, grilled pork belly, and desserts before shutting down.
Industry executives have long described buffets as “loss leaders,” meaning they cost more to operate than they generate in direct revenue.
Following the closure, only eight buffets will remain inside casino properties on the Strip, half of which are operated by MGM. Despite the contraction on the Strip, some off-Strip properties, including South Point, Rio, and Palms, continue to offer buffet-style dining, indicating that demand persists in certain parts of the market.