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| - My family and I have been to this Cosmopolitan buffet twice -- once for the breakfast/brunch buffet a couple years ago and once for dinner this year. Both times: amazing! The first time, we squeezed it in after being disappointed with the Aria buffet and after my friend suggested Wicked Spoon. It is probably the best breakfast/buffet buffet I've been to, ever. The concept of having the buffet food on its own, separate plates turned out to be pleasing and to me, easy enough to adjust to -- you just have to balance your tiny plates neatly on the big plate. Haha.
I remember a lot more of the dinner buffet because it was just two days ago. The prime rib was some of the best I've had...I think my eyes must have popped after I took the first bite. Haha. I did not expect the slice to be that tender and tasty -- and that was for a medium/well-done slice. The first slice I got was rare (I forgot to specify, and I'm not a fan of extensive blood on my plate so I didn't eat it.) The duck ravioli was also tasty. Five creamy pieces to a cup. You can also make your own pasta (a macaroni bar). The table next to us enjoyed boxes of take-out steamed rice and Korean ribs. The mushroom risotto, although I was expecting to see chunks of mushroom (which I didn't), was flavorful as well.
The seafood here was good, but my family and I remember the Bacchanal Buffet at Caesar's Palace a lot more. There might have been more seafood options there as well, but I'm not certain about that.
The grilled salmon here was perfectly cooked -- slightly crispy and flaky. My mom loved the crispy shrimp. She thought they were even better than the ones at the Chinese restaurants we go to.
Finally: gorgeous, delicate desserts. A wide variety of gelato, which my sister loved. Chocolate dipped strawberries, various puddings and cake slices. I particularly enjoyed the coffee cake/tiramisu -- so rich!
I'm glad that they have bottles of water on each table so that you don't even have to ask for water. It becomes a great convenience over the course of the meal. My waiter unfortunately was on and off, but service overall was friendly.
Also, very nice restrooms too for after you digest.
We didn't have to wait at all, and the lady said there is usually no wait unless it is a holiday and that the brunch/breakfast wait is typically longer. Definitely going back next time!
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