Its hard to compare a place like Mandalay Bay with other low tiered hotel / casinos because there is such a diffrence in amenities, service, and quality ambiance. Same can be said for this fabulous buffet, which for a reasonable price feature some very good food during all hours of the day. The breakfast time is especially phenomenal, as the omelettes are delivered to each table after ordering and were in my experiences cooked to pure perfection. The hashbrowns are usually a buffet casualty as they're butchered by the patrons to just mini sheds of potatoes, but at least here its been crispy and flaked to a way where its still perfect after many diggings.
Dinner is a whole new story as the prices are higher and the food is excellent. The fish is of some of the best quality (halibut, salmon, skate) and so are the awesome crab legs. I've seen the occasional lobster tail here even. Its reminiscent of the Bellagio buffet but with less well dressed folks and a better view of the strip.