Had brunch here and wasn't really expecting much. But dude was I surprised! First of all, the waiter gave us free champagne with free refills which my dad and I quickly capitalized on. Getting buzzed with dad yields some fine quality father-son time indeed!
Onwards to brunch. The selection was pretty standard fare. Some pretty neat create-your-own pasta selections. Was very impressed with the squid pasta. Had a very potent taste and at the same time was very delicate and fresh like seafood should be. My dad single-handedly destroyed Mandalay Bay's supply of crab legs as that is his absolute favorite food.
I think the highlight of the visit had to be the MOUNTAIN OF BACON. Yes. In the breakfast area, there was a heaping pile of bacon sitting under a heat lamp. I kid you not. Never before in my life had I ever seen such an unquantifiable amount of bacon ever. I think my heart melted from the sight... and then had its arteries subsequently clogged because SO MUCH BACON MMMMM.
Also had a couple bagels, very cold and creamy cream cheese with that, and handfuls of smoked salmon. Awesome treats. I'd give this buffet 5 stars if it weren't for the desserts. Bloody hell, those desserts were outrageously bad. Had to spit a good majority of them out. Most of them failed to rise above supermarket freezer standards. It feels like such a wasted opportunity.
People always seem to complain about the heavy price that comes with these buffets because they always seem to forget that these places are all-you-can-eat! If you feel you're being cheated, just grab another plate! It's a buffet after all so eat your fill! If you're not hungry, then why are you even at the all-you-can-eat buffet!? Go eat your girly salad elsewhere! =P
Anyways, it's definitely not the best buffet in Vegas. Check out Bellagio or Wynn for that kind of fine dining and whatnot. But if you're in the area and you're unwilling to drive to the center of the Strip in that hectic traffic, Bayside Buffet's definitely worth a look! (at least for brunch)