End of an era: Las Vegas MGM closes down one of the last of the Strip’s grand buffets

Travelers on platforms such as Reddit have noted that mid-tier buffets often struggle to justify prices that reached $43 per person. Some diners argued the venue had become a ‘tourist trap,’ while others lamented the loss of varied, mid-priced brunch options - (MGM Resorts)

The MGM Grand buffet is set to close permanently on May 31, as the Las Vegas Strip continues to move away from the all-you-can-eat dining rooms that were once a staple of the city.

The closure, first reported by KLAS-TV, follows a trend of major resorts replacing traditional buffets with food halls and specialty restaurants. MGM officials said they had no immediate plans for the space, which will sit empty once the kitchen shuts down at the end of the month.