TOP 5 LOBSTER BUFFETS in Las Vegas

Overview

• Video: “TOP 5 LOBSTER BUFFETS in Las Vegas” — presenter/channel: Explore Vegas (YouTube).
• Focus: lobster/seafood offerings at five Vegas buffets, how lobster is served (format, service times), prices, tips, and consistency/quality ratings.

Per-venue lobster details

1. Ace Buffet — Palms Hotel & Casino (rank #1)

   • Lobster service: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (reservations via website required).
   • Format: unlimited whole lobsters and lobster tails; steamed.
   • Condiments: drawn butter and a Cajun drawn butter.
   • Other seafood: snow crab legs (steamed & chilled), salmon, shrimp cocktail, etc.
   • Price: $79.99/adult; children 3–11 $59.99; 2 & under free.
   • Rating: 5/5 for offering whole lobster consistently.
   • Tip: Go specifically during lobster nights and “hit the lobster hard” — unique all-you-can-eat whole lobster experience.

2. Anthony’s Prime — M Resort (rank #2)

   • Lobster service: Sunday brunch only, 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (special weekly offering).
   • Format: restaurant-quality lobster tails (large), refilled frequently.
   • Other seafood: snow crab, Jonah crab claws, jumbo shrimp cocktail, sushi, salmon.
   • Price: $99/adult; $49 child (4–10); children 3 & under free.
   • Rating: 5/5 for tail quality and restaurant-level taste.
   • Tip: Reservations fill fast; they use a waitlist for cancellations — reserving in advance is essential.

3. Bacchanal Buffet — Caesars Palace (rank #3)

   • Lobster service: daily, 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
   • Format: lobster claws only; served chilled and poached (warm option available).
   • Other seafood: snow crab legs (steamed & chilled), chilled Dungeness crab legs, whelks, peel-and-eat shrimp cocktail, barbecued oysters, scallops, sushi, etc.
   • Price: ~$85/adult.
   • Rating: 4/5 for consistent preparation but no whole tails.
   • Tip/caveat: Don’t expect full lobster tails; breakfast/crab-brunch services mainly offer lobster Benedict (very little lobster).

4. Wynn Buffet (rank #4)

   • Lobster service: daily during Seafood Spectacular dinner buffet, 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
   • Format: chilled lobster claws only (no whole tails); sometimes claws may not be ideal (inconsistent thaw/texture noted).
   • Other seafood: snow crab legs (steamed & chilled), chilled Dungeness crab, jumbo shrimp cocktail, caviar, mussels, sushi.
   • Price: $74.99/adult; children 3–9 half price; 2 & under free.
   • Rating: 3/5 for lobster (excellent overall buffet but weak lobster offering).
   • Tip: Prepay online recommended — lines can be very long (sometimes hours).

5. Imperial Buffet (Chinatown) (rank #5)

   • Hours: open daily 10:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; lobster served weekdays 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. and all day on weekends.
   • Format: varies seasonally — sometimes half lobsters, sometimes Cantonese-style (black bean sauce).
   • Other seafood: snow crab legs, Dungeness crab legs, scallops, sushi.
   • Price: ~$44.99/adult (senior/child pricing listed in video).
   • Rating: 3/5 — inconsistent presentation (Cantonese-style can be saucy/messy).
   • Tip: If you dislike “gooey” black bean-style sauce, be aware some lobster is served Cantonese-style.

Honorable mentions / special events

• Jasmine (Bellagio) — Cantonese restaurant (not a buffet): twice-yearly luxurious dim sum brunch (around Christmas & Lunar New Year) with split/live lobsters from tank and king crab legs. Price ~ $120/person.
• Genting Palace (Resorts World) — Lunar New Year dim sum brunch offering split lobster and king crab; premium pricing (upwards of ~$130).
• Buffet at Asia (Nellis & Summerlin) — economical option: weekend Cantonese-style lobster; price typically under $30.

Service formats, sauces & common accompaniments

• Common lobster formats shown:
  • Whole steamed lobsters
  • Lobster tails (steamed)
  • Lobster claws (chilled)
  • Lobster claws (poached/warm)
  • Half/split lobsters
  • Split live lobsters (at some dim sum events)
• Sauces/seasonings:
  • Drawn butter
  • Cajun drawn butter
  • Black bean (Cantonese) sauce
• Typical seafood accompaniments at buffets:
  • Snow crab (steamed/chilled)
  • Dungeness crab
  • Jumbo shrimp cocktail
  • Scallops
  • Oysters (including barbecued)
  • Sushi, caviar, mussels

Practical tips, cautions & common mistakes

• Reserve or prepay online where recommended (Wynn, Bacchanal, Ace, Anthony’s) — lines can be very long.
• Verify lobster service hours/days before you go — many buffets only serve lobster during specific hours or days.
• Don’t expect whole tails at places that only serve claws or claws-only service.
• If you dislike messy saucy preparations, avoid Cantonese-style lobster selections (black bean sauce) at some venues.
• For best lobster value/experience: Ace at Palms (whole steamed lobsters) and Anthony’s Prime (large restaurant-quality tails).
• Avoid expecting lobster at breakfast/brunch when only lobster Benedict or minimal lobster is served (Bacchanal example).

Equipment / preparation (guest-facing)

• Make reservations via the buffet or hotel website where required.
• Prepay online when recommended to avoid long lines.
• Arrive during specified lobster service times/days.
• Bring appetite — for buffets that limit lobster to certain days/times, plan accordingly.

Presenter/channel: Explore Vegas (YouTube). Source: the video “TOP 5 LOBSTER BUFFETS in Las Vegas” (subtitles summarized above).