Five Las Vegas Buffets Worth Your Buck

During a busy day of sightseeing, gambling and watching shows, you have to stay well fed. In Las Vegas, there's no shortage of dining options, and the city's most popular hotels and casinos offer the best deals on breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. While plenty of cheap, subpar buffets are available on and off the strip, there's a handful of high-end and middle of the road options that you need to know about. From luxurious to budget-friendly, here are five recommended Las Vegas buffets to help give you the energy you'll need to take on Sin City. Please remember, prices are subject to change.

Cravings Buffet at the Mirage: What is it you crave--endless amounts of shrimp, perfectly sliced prime rib, rice dishes with a little Asian spice, or a veggie-intense salad bar? Whatever you're hungry for, Cravings Buffet will serve it up. The Mirage's buffet was once one of the pricier meals in town, but they've lowered their prices, and the food quality hasn't changed, as far as reputation goes. Fresh ingredients, made-to-order sauces, and delectable desserts are just a few more items you can expect to see at this buffet. Cravings is open daily for breakfast from 7 a.m.- 11 a.m., $14.95; lunch from 11 a.m. -3 p.m., $18.95; and dinner from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., $25.95; a special Saturday and Sunday Champagne Brunch is offered from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., $25.95. Located at 3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South.

The Buffet at Bellagio: Incorporating several live-action cooking stations into its presentation, the Bellagio goes above and beyond most Las Vegas buffets. Choose from a variety of cuisine, including Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and American dishes, and delight in the finest, freshest seafood items offered at a buffet--featuring scallops, smoked salmon, crab claws, oysters and shrimp! Other specialties include breast of duck and game hens. Stop by every Friday and Saturday night, and eat like royalty, the Gourmet Buffet includes Kobe beef, venison and buffalo. With this type of selection, you're going to pay a little more than you would at a "bargain buffet." Bellagio Buffet is open Monday-Friday for breakfast from 7 a.m.-11 a.m., $15.95; Monday-Friday for lunch from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $19.95; and Sunday-Thursday for dinner from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; a Gourmet Dinner is offered Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m.-10 p.m., $36.95; and a Weekend Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m., $24.95. Located at 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South.

French Market Buffet: Inside The Orleans Hotel and Casino is a fabulous Las Vegas buffet secret known as the French Market. Don't let the name fool you, at this buffet, hungry visitors can taste cuisine from around the world, including American, Mongolian, Chinese, Italian and Mexican dishes, not to mention seafood and barbeque options as well. Sunday brunch is the most popular time to frequent the French Market Buffet, and guests can eat made-to-order eggs, ribs, and plenty of satisfying desserts. The best part are the prices, breakfast is just $7.99, lunch is $8.99 and dinner fluctuates between $13.99-$18.99, depending on the night you choose to dine out. For less than the price of the average one-meal Las Vegas buffet, you can purchase a weekend-long wristband and enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner for $24! French Market Buffet is open Monday-Friday for breakfast from 8 a.m.-10 a.m.; Monday-Friday for lunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Monday-Saturday for dinner from 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday brunch from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Sunday dinner from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Located at 4500 Tropicana Avenue.

The Wynn Las Vegas Buffet: Buffet diners at The Wynn can expect top-notch service and food quality with every visit. Featuring 17 chef stations, the buffet dishes up an abundance of elaborate cuisine with American, Mexican, Southern and Italian influences. Enjoy sushi, steamed mussels, king crab legs, glazed salmon and rack of lamb. The Wynn's desserts are some of the most talked-about in the area, ranging from home-made ice cream to bread pudding, and a variety of delicious chocolate items. The Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas is open Monday-Friday for breakfast from 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; Monday-Friday for lunch from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Monday-Thursday for dinner from 3:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; weekend dinner is available Friday and Saturday evenings from 3:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; weekend brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Expect to pay $35-$40 per person. Located at 3141 Las Vegas Boulevard South.

Spice Market Buffet: Located inside the Planet Hollywood Casino, Spice Market Buffet has earned a reputation in Vegas for being an affordable family-friendly buffet you can't afford to pass up. While breakfast or lunch is the preferred time to go (so you can avoid the higher dinner prices), the buffet features several sections of noteworthy mention: Seafood, Mexican, Chinese, American, Indian and Middle Eastern. From lobster pasta and tempura shrimp to grilled lamb and baklava, guests can find exactly what their stomachs crave. The Spice Market Buffest is open Monday-Friday for breakfast from 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $13.99; Monday-Sunday for lunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $16.99; and Monday-Sunday for dinner from 4 p.m.-10 p.m., $24.99. Located at 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South.