After much deliberation and a lot of input by fellow yelpers, we decided that my girlfriends first experience at a buffet would be at the Bellagio.
The food was all of good quality, but what impressed me the most was the side dishes; things like the mash potatoes and sauces were all really wonderful. A lot of time these items are just filler, but they were actually better than some of the main's.
Standouts; the crab legs, mashed potatoes and the brown sugar encrusted pork (the BBQ sauce that went with it made the dish my favorite main). The banana's foster was a fantastic desert, particularly when poured over their vanilla ice cream.
My service was good as well; the waiter was very attentive. The only thing I found a little strange was that you don't really run a tab with cocktails if paying cash; you pay as you go (which caused us confusion as to if we should be waiting for change or refilling our plates). With the selection they had, the price was worth every penny.