Food and Loafing in Las Vegas #2
On this week’s installment of Food and Loafing, I thought long and hard about which way to go. After all, last week’s cover was The Buffet at the Hilton – so I was thinking maybe go with a Strip location this time. However, after due consideration I decided to go with another off-Strip location that is billed as a “Local Favorite”: The Feast at Palace Station.
I’ve been eating at The Feast for quite a while now. At the start, it was taste that drove me there. The food was always fresh and tasty, and the price was definitely a plus. Now though, it’s Price that drives me there – along with other Locals and those staying at Palace.
Now don’t get me wrong – the food isn’t BAD now, it’s just not up to the same quality they used to present. When you could always count for the proteins at the Carving Station to be juicy and flavorful, most times now they are dry, overcooked and lifeless. If you are lucky enough to get in the line as they bring a new roast out, you’ll be happy – they can cook well, it’s simply the time under heat lamps that ruins the proteins. In addition, at most times you can get a cooked to order hamburger with the works – and they do that nicely. But did you really choose a buffet for a burger?
Where The Feast shines is in side dishes – but again, only when they are freshly served. They have a tasty Stuffing, the Mac and Cheese satisfies and all types of veggies are (usually) well prepared and tasty. Their Salad station offers the usual suspects with chilled plates – a nice touch that most buffets have cut out as of late.
Most disappointing now is their Dessert selection. Where they used to have hand-dipped Ice Cream, there is now the obligatory soft serve machine. Where there used to be pastries, pies and cakes that seemed to be prepared on-site, they now offer outsourced confections that while tasting good, they suffer from the “mass production” effect of being nothing special.
My advice if you wish to go to The Feast at Palace Station is to hit them up on Sunday & take advantage of the Brunch. It’s the one day of the week where you are guaranteed to get fresh food, and top it off with a Live Omelet station. I’ve always been a fan of Omelets, and places with a cook who understands the term “Garbage Omelet” (Everything) always make me happy. The Feast doesn’t disappoint there, every fry cook who has made me an Omelet has known the term. Add to this Champagne (This may have changed recently, contact The Feast to confirm) that comes when you request, it makes for a decent meal, if not one to write home about.
As with most Casino buffets, make sure you have a Player’s Card in order to take advantage of lower prices. If nothing else, saving 2 bucks will make you happy if you choose to eat here. Out of 5 Stars, The Feast at Palace Station gets 2 Stars – which jumps to 2 1/2 for the brunch.
The Feast at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.
All You Can Eat. All Day Long.
The All Day Buffet all access pass just $19.99 adult/ $16.99 child.
Pricing
| Feast | Price with Boarding Pass Card | Price without Boarding Pass Card |
| Breakfast | $5.99 | $6.99 |
| Lunch | $6.99 | $8.99 |
| Dinner | $7.99 | $9.99 |
| Brunch | $7.99 | $10.99 |
| Children’s Price: 4-10 years $1 off 3yrs & under Free | ||
Hours of Operation
| Feast | Days | Hours |
| Breakfast | Mon-Fri | 7:00AM – 11:00AM |
| Lunch | Mon-Fri | 11:00AM – 4:00PM |
| Dinner | Mon-Sun | 4:00PM – 10:00PM |
| Brunch | Sat & Sun | 7:00AM – 4:00PM |
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