Located just off the Las Vegas Strip, the AYCE Buffet at the Palms Casino Resort is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Known for its lavish themed dinner nights and an extensive array of dishes, this buffet delivers an unforgettable culinary experience. Here’s a closer look at the sheer volume and variety of food that passes through this buffet each month.
A Culinary By-the-Numbers Breakdown
Lobster Nights One of the main attractions of the AYCE Buffet is its dedicated lobster nights. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, the buffet transforms into a shellfish lover’s paradise.
- Whole Lobster: 13,330 pounds per month, approximately 900 lobsters per day.
- Lobster Tails: 7,000 pounds per month, around 1,750 tails per day.
Crab and Shrimp Galore Fridays are dedicated to prime rib and snow crab, offering a decadent treat for seafood aficionados.
- Snow Crab: 20,000 pounds per month.
- Shrimp: 5,000 pounds per month.
Meat Lovers’ Heaven The carvery section is a highlight, featuring an impressive selection of rotisserie meats.
- Pork Belly: 22,000 pounds per month.
- Sirloin Steaks: 5,240 pounds per month.
- Prime Rib: 2,500 pounds per month.
Sweet Endings No meal is complete without dessert, and the AYCE Buffet doesn’t disappoint.
- Miniature Desserts: 11,000 per month, including tiramisu, chocolate cupcakes, and crème brûlée.
- Champagne: 3,200 bottles per month, adding a touch of elegance to the dining experience.
Special Features
- Gigantic Lobster Raffle: Every lobster dinner includes a raffle for a five-pound lobster, which is prepared specially for the winning table.
The Dining Experience
Marcus O’Brien, the Palms’ executive chef and senior executive director of food and beverage, highlights the buffet’s appeal, particularly on lobster nights. “It’s all crab, shrimp, carving stations, and all-you-can-eat lobster,” says O’Brien. Guests are allowed one whole lobster and one lobster tail at a time but can return to the line as many times as they wish.
The buffet operates on a flexible schedule:
- Monday & Tuesday: $36.99 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday: $36.99 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday: $36.99 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lobster Dinner (Wednesday & Thursday): $64.99 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Prime Rib and Snow Crab Dinner (Friday): $42.99 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Reservations are recommended, especially on themed nights, to ensure a spot at this bustling dining hotspot.
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