Palms A.Y.C.E. Buffet: Prices, Menu & Reservations

The AYCE Buffet at Palms will take you on a culinary trip around the world, give you excellent service from their award-winning team, and ensure you leave well-fed at a great price. 

AYCE stands for all you can eat, which is why the A.Y.C.E. Buffet at the Palms Casino and Resort chose the abbreviation. However, the name of the buffet is actually pronounced “Ace.”

AYCE Buffet Prices

The A.Y.C.E. Buffet starts at $32.99 and ranges up to $79.99 per person. On the lower end of the spectrum is Brunch, while the Lobster Dinner has the most expensive pricing. 

The Snow Crab & Prime Rib dinner, in our opinion, is the best bang for your buck. 

Children are welcome at the A.Y.C.E Buffet and receive discounted pricing. Children are considered those ages 3-11 and, on average, are priced $10-$15 lower than adults. Kids under three years of age eat free.

Reservations and the Wait

Because of the popularity of the Lobster, Prime Rib, and crab Buffets at the Palms, there are huge lines, with some people waiting up to four hours to be seated!

To cut back on this during peak periods like Lobster nights and holidays, the Palms is now requiring a reservation for the Wednesday and Thursday Lobster buffet. You can make reservations here.

Unfortunately, you can’t make reservations for the other AYCE Buffet time slots.

Buffet Menu

The A.Y.C.E Buffet organizes its offerings into seven unique food stations. These are grouped mostly by how the dishes are prepared rather than the type of cuisine.

The names of these stations are World Pan, Revival, The Greenery, The Roastery, The Hearth, Smoke & Fire, and Sweet & Light. 

World Pan is the international stove top prepared dishes, Revival is the place for healthy options, and The Greenery is the salad bar during lunch and dinner, though you’ll find traditional breakfast offerings in the mornings. 

The Roastery has the roasted meats and vegetables, and The Hearth has oven-baked culinary delights, while the Smoke & Fire section is the carving station, and the Sweet & Light station is the extensive dessert section.

The Smoke & Fire station, by far, offers one of the best carving stations in Las Vegas because they don’t just feature meats. Grilled vegetables and fruits are offered, too!

Next to the Carving Station, you’ll find a taco station, where you can make your own tacos.

On the breakfast buffet menu, served on weekday mornings, get fresh fruit, several potato hashes, smoked bacon, Hawaiian sausage, and charcuterie. You’ll also find more standard breakfast foods like pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, and sausage.

There are a few selections like pizza, soups, pasta salad, and vegetable dishes. You’ll also find things like pastries at the Sweet & Light station.   

Pasta Station

You can even create your own pasta with any combination of meats, toppings, and sauces.

• Chicken
• Shrimp
• Sausage
• Lobster (on Lobster buffet only)

• Tomato
• Spinach
• Bell Peppers
• Garlic
• Parmesan Cheese
• Mushroom
• Onion

• Alfredo
• Bolognese
• Marinara

At the dinner buffet, you can expect entrees such as made-to-order pasta, pepper chicken wings, vegan stuffed peppers, roast beef, Singapore noodles, General Tso chicken, Mongolian beef, sushi, Jamaican jerk chicken, and duck cassoulet. Many of these can be found at the World Pan station. 

Other accompaniments on the dinner buffet include shrimp cocktail, miso soup, individual servings of French onion soup, salads, grilled watermelon, and delectable sauces.    

Palms Lobster Buffet

Lobster nights tend to be a crowd favorite. On Lobster Night, you’ll enjoy both lobster tails and whole lobsters. How often do you get to eat lobster until you can’t eat anymore? Don’t worry. Clarified butter is not in short supply.  

For crab-fest nights, you’ll find mountains of snow crab legs. If snow crab isn’t your thing, there is plenty of other delicious seafood that is almost always on the menu, like the New England clam boil, garlic butter prawns, walnut shrimp, and shrimp cocktail. And, the Palms buffet was our top Vegas seafood buffet off the strip.

The prime rib night on Friday evenings gets a lot of attention because it not only has snow crab & prime rib but all of your other favorites, too! 

Desserts

On the dessert front, which is found at the Sweet & Light station, you’ll find an awesome selection of sugary finishes for your meal.

It has options like carrot cake, bread pudding with caramel sauce, creme brulee, peach cobbler, and some interesting gelato flavors with yummy toppings!

The pies and cakes are huge pieces, so you have a full dessert on a plate.

Plus they have a huge selection of mini desserts so you can sample your way through every dessert you’ve ever wanted to try including cannolis, tarts, cookies, strawberry shortcake, cookies, and cupcakes.

Location & Parking

The AYCE Buffet at the Palms Hotel & Casino just off the Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Rd.

When you arrive, the Palms parking is free for everyone for both valet and self-parking. This makes it easy when visiting for the buffet. You enter through the main entrance, where valet parking is located, and the Buffet is straight ahead.

We’ve marked it below on the property map.

FAQs

What is the AYCE Buffet dress code?

The AYCE Buffet dress code is casual, with no visible swimsuits or pajamas. During specials like the Snow Crab & Prime Rib Dinner on Friday evenings or lobster nights, you should go with a smart, casual look. For brunch, casual attire will work just fine. 

Final Thoughts: Compared to the Competition

Compared to many other buffets, the buffet at Palms Resort & Casino offers a higher-end experience with gourmet selections. It also serves one of the most diverse menus for brunch and dinner. 

Here, you can truly take a culinary trip around the world and leave well-fed. Other options may be cheaper or bigger, though the A.Y.C.E Buffet has truly secured its own spot.

If you can stand the wait for a table, this buffet is one of the best deals in all of Las Vegas.