I give this place a 10 ...on a pH scale because biz be BASIC!
Came here Sunday afternoon with Jenney H after checking out the Salt Flats and casino hopping. It was $16.95 + tax and tip per person. It was aaaaaaaaaaalright. It's a step-up from Hometown Buffet but below Golden Corral (at least in the meat carving department). Meals come with soft drinks. You can purchase alcoholic drinks from their cocktail menu. They advertise alcoholic mudslides and so forth for $8.
This buffet is located in Rainbow Casino. Decor was basic, and my expectations were kept low as previously warned by several colleagues who've told me it won't be anything like the Las Vegas casinos. Although, I did still enjoy it very much! It's like a mini-Vegas that's only 1 hr 15 mins away from home! Worth it especially with the Salt Flats on the way up to Wendover!
Service was alright for a buffet. I never got any water refills, but plates were taken away in a timely manner. Location itself had hints of cigarette smoke (typical of Casinos I suppose, but more pungent than Montego Bay Casino & Resort).
Produce station had a modest selection of fruits (green & purple grapes, cantaloupe, pineapple, and melon), mixed greens, and bread. I enjoyed the fruits but they weren't particularly fresh--cut, trayed, and sitting out for who knows how long.
Mongolian BBQ was probably the most unique part of this buffet. There was a huge array of sauces, veggies, fruits (i.e. pineapple), protein, and carbs to choose from. They are decently efficient. Taste was good depending on how much sauce you put in it & how you portion things, but meat was overcooked (which is common at many Mongolian BBQ places).
Chinese Food. Seriously just like Americanized Chinese food take-out. There's orange chicken, sweet and sour pork, chow mein, and beef stir fry. Not a huge lot of variety, but there were fortune cookies!
Mexican food. There are nachos, hard corn tortillas, and hard flour tortillas with a side of several condiments (chopped onions, jalapenos, chopped tomatoes, salsa, guacamole, grated cheddar cheese, and chopped iceberg lettuce). Protein includes beans and ground beef. There was also Mexican rice. I was alright and just what I'd expect from a buffet place.
Carving station consisted of ham, turkey, and prime rib. The prime rib was tough, semi-moist, salty coat, and bland overall. There's horseradish sauce and au jus sauce to complement the prime rib. Also there are three types of potatoes (mashed, chopped boiled, and whole fingerling boiled) and steamed veggies galore to go with the carving station. Seasoning was basic. This area was one of the weaker aspects of the meal. There was also trays of pulled pork, BBQ ribs, corned beef, trout, salmon, etc. There are also pathetic headless de-shelled pre-boiled shrimps over ice that no one cared to touch...probably more for show than anything.
Dessert is guarded by a server. She plates each dessert beforehand and will hand them to you as you pick and choose from behind a glass case. There is a decent variety with huge portions. There is baklava, croissants, cake, cheesecakes, cookies, pie, chocolate covered strawberries, and several other pastry options. To the side is also some soft serve that's the only dessert that's self serve.
Tip: Prices are listed:
Weekday Lunch (M-F 11a-3:30p): $13.95
Weekday Dinner (after 4pm): $16.95
Weekend Brunch (Saturday-Sunday 9a-3:30p): $16.95
Seafood Extravaganza (Friday after 4pm): $27.95
Saturday Spectacular (Saturday after 4pm): $22.95
Tip 2: Check out Living Social for a bus tour deal! I believe it's $22 for 2 people (Sunday-Thursday) which includes a free buffet. I might check this out next time I come back. read more