We go to the Palms a lot, so this isn't a review of any ONE time I've been here. It's a solid buffet that's suffered the slump as the casino has aged - particularly in the desserts which used to be above average and feature weird items like mango cream tarts and now just seems to have the usual buffet bullshit.
For a modern-built buffet, this line is very small too.
The bonuses: it is cheap and has all you can eat crab. There is a Mediterranean section, though I think the quality of the Med section is terrible. There's a serve-your-own-damn-self coffee machine which makes a solid mocha. The prime rib is usually pretty great here though - they don't skimp on the seasoning for the crust which is important.
Weird feature: unless you opt for the coffee machine you have to give them your drink order when you pay.
Other weird feature: famous people at the buffet. Last time we saw a basketball player and someone who was obviously a hooker. A couple of times before that we saw a moderately famous rapper from the 1980s who hasn't been on a reality show and we had to explain to my dad who he was. Famous people and a lot of sex workers starting their days.