Mark Steele with the Restaurant Hospitality Institute said there is still a demand for the “value” buffets offer, but from the number of staff needed, rising wages, food costs, and inflation, the days of the truly cheap Las Vegas buffet are practically gone. You will never find buffets like in Las Vegas,” she said, adding that she has been searching across town for properties that still offer the option. Several tourists at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign seemed to disagree, including a woman from Germany who reminisced over the Rio’s buffet.
Our renovation plans do not include a buffet, but we will be opening a world-class food hall that we think will deliver an exceptional alternative to the former Carnival World Buffet.” “Our goal is to elevate the overall dining experience at the Rio Las Vegas and give new and past guests an additional reason to visit the resort.
