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The best buffets in the U.S. to tuck into

Eat all the pasta, beef and seafood you want at the best buffets in America, all loaded with unlimited food offerings

Clara Hogan
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Clara Hogan
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Time Out USA editors
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Buffets haven't exactly been en vogue over the past few years. The pandemic affected this group of restaurants more than any other in the industry, with a huge number of classic spots shutting down. The good news is that a solid number of incredible buffets made it through the hard days—they're back up and running and even more delicious. 

Cuisine in America is incredibly diverse—from incredible Chinese restaurants to destination Mexican spots and stellar BBQ joints—and buffets follow suit. The best buffets in America range from classic southern food to Indian fare, with many offering multiple types of food in one line-up. So if you're looking to indulge and get your plates overflowing, head to one of these all-you-can-eat spots across the U.S. From high-end seafood bars to ultra-comforting soul food, you will not be disappointed.

The best buffets in the US to tuck into

  • Restaurants
  • Buffet
  • The Strip
  • price 3 of 4

True to its name, this storied Vegas buffet inside Caesars Palace Casino is over-the-top in every sense and therefore takes the cake (and prime rib and lobster tails and Wagyu beef sliders) for our number one buffet in the country. The venue took advantage of its closure during the height of the pandemic to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation, re-opening in 2021 with a new look and updated offerings. Now, Bacchanal is better than ever, with more than 250 daily options from 10 kitchens, including its famous warm, baked-to-order souffle for dessert. From dim sum to tacos to tuna poke, any craving you could possibly have will be satisfied here. 

Chances are you may have scrolled by a video of Izolas recently—the restaurant has become a viral TikTok sensation. Fans are enamored by the ultra-long buffet packed with Southern and soul dishes made with family recipes that date back 100 years. Offerings change daily but entrees often include fried chicken, bbq leg quarters, pork chops, and so much more—along with a huge number of sides ranging from collards to corn. The restaurant tagline "Scoop that mac!" makes the mac and cheese a must. 

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  • Restaurants
  • Buffet
  • Avondale
  • price 1 of 4

This massive Polish buffet has been beloved by Chicagoans since it opened in 1984. That's why the community was so sad to see it close during the pandemic, but the restaurant re-opened in 2021 after 16 months shuttered. Serving a hugely bountiful spread of Eastern European delights including pierogies, potato pancakes, kielbasa and sauerkraut, Red Apple pleases with rib-sticking fare that hits the spot on a cold Chicago night. The buffet is now only available on the weekends: Friday, dinner, as well as Saturday and Sunday brunch. 

  • Restaurants
  • Buffet
  • The Strip
  • price 3 of 4

Las Vegas is legendary for its over-the-top buffets, where steam tables, griddles, fryers and salad bars work overtime to cater to hungry, bleary-eyed gamblers. Even among the Strip’s high-stakes all-you-can-eats, the Buffet at Wynn Casino is a standout: boasting 16 kitchens where you can watch tall-hatted chefs prepare Korean pancakes, Japanese sushi, Italian pasta and more to order. Sample more than 90 dishes, dip pastries in a warm chocolate fountain for dessert and, if you feel like drinking, opt for unlimited pours of beer, wine and select cocktails for $19 extra. 

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  • Restaurants
  • Buffet
  • Harlem
  • price 2 of 4

With two bustling Harlem locations, Jacob Restaurant is a soul food spot beloved for its classic, expertly prepared renditions of fried chicken, mac and cheese, candied yams, stewed collard greens and much, much more. Look for Southern dishes that are hard to find elsewhere, like stewed pigs' feet and succotash, and save room for the creamy banana pudding for dessert. 

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  • Restaurants
  • Indian
  • East Hollywood
  • price 2 of 4

L.A. is known for its incredible diversity, which is reflected in the city’s outstanding selection of cuisines. When you’re in the mood for (lots of) Indian fare, head to this East Hollywood favorite at lunchtime and pile your plate with all-you-can-eat appetizers, curries and even dessert. The restaurant’s goat curry, tandoori chicken and saag paneer are all standouts, and the meal ends on a sweet note with rice pudding and gulab jamun, a type of fritter soaked in rosewater syrup. 

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