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| - The Bacchanal Buffet is supposedly the "best buffet in Vegas." I'll break this down into sections. This may be a long review.
SELECTION: Bacchanal Buffet has a slightly larger and more interesting selection of dishes compared to The Buffet at the Bellagio. I cannot remember everything, but you will indeed find crab legs, shrimp, clams, oysters (not always), fried treats served in metal baskets, Kobe beef sliders, grilled meats like prime rib, an assortment of sausages, authentic tacos, birria, roast pork belly, roasted meats (whole pig, chicken, and glazed ham), a charcuterie section, a variety of pasta, a pretty large salad/veggie bar, an area with sushi and various Japanese and Korean side dishes, and a Chinese food section. There is *no lobster;* I already looked for you. In the middle of the dining area is where the desserts are located: Cake slices, cookies, pastries, ice cream, chocolate, cake pops, some fruits, and creme brulee among others.
QUALITY/FRESHNESS: Of all the buffets I've eaten at on the Strip thus far, I'd say Bacchanal Buffet takes the top spot for now. The fresh seafood (i.e. crab legs, shrimp, clams, etc.) is kept chilled on a large bed of ice--which was being refilled with ice every hour or so. As for the cooked dishes, I was impressed with the grilled meats. The thick slice of prime rib I was served was literally steaming hot, as was the spicy kielbasa. There is also a selection of other goodies--waffle fries, sweet potato fries, chicken tenders, and kobe beef sliders--on the metal heating tray next to the meat counter. For those, the different dishes are cooked in advanced, but they're still crispy and/or flavorful (depending on what you're getting).
There's a carving station with roast pork, roast duck, and roasted chicken on display, but I was turned off by this area for two reasons: 1) The pork skin is not crispy (soft and a bit chewy), and 2) the station was a bit messy. Hopefully someone can make the carving board a bit more presentable instead of having it look as if a tornado ran through the food. The sushi, unfortunately, is lackluster. Most of the fillings were vegetable or tuna filled, then doused in spicy mayo, a brown sweet sauce, or avocado. To my dismay, I did not see any sashimi either. Lastly, the Chinese food section was actually not bad. There were some authentic dishes, while others were on the fusion to Westernized side. It's better than I expected.
PRICE: $54.95 for dinner is "up there" in price, but it's expected; however, it's not the priciest one on The Strip. You have access to an abundance of food--and it's a buffet. There's a 2-hour limit for each group, but believe me, it's plenty of time. Just enjoy the food, but also be mindful of those in line. Focus on the seafood (if you aren't allergic), meat, and even the sushi if you want to get your money's worth at *any* buffet.
VERDICT: After such a wordy review, is the Bacchanal Buffet the "best buffet in Vegas"? I'll let you decide for yourselves, but based on my experience, I think Bacchanal is ranked slightly higher than the one at the Bellagio. The more interesting selection and high quality won me over, but to be fair, there were a handful of dishes that I thought the latter does better.
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