As buffets go, nowadays, this is definitely one of the better options. I've read a lot of comments about the food being bad, moldy, or tasteless, and that was not our experience at all. The service was fast for removing our plates, and in some cases, maybe even a little too fast! The food is refilled quickly, and the fresher options are out there. It is true you only get one serving of crab and lobster but that is unfortunately just the way things are now with buffets. It is not unique to a specific buffet. When we come back to Blackhawk in one buffet, this is the one we will be going to. read more

The Buffet at the Monarch Casino is awesome! From the service to the food to the atmosphere, they got it all down! The price is a bit steep at ~$60/person for dinner on the weekends, but the quality and variety of food is decent for the price. First off, the queen of the buffet, or any buffet in my opinion, are the lobster tail and snow crab. When you pay, 2 redemption coupons are handed per person; one for a lobster tail and one for 2 snow crab clusters. Although this may seem like it is not much, it really is plenty of food unless the plan is to only eat lobster and snow crab (please refer to attached picture). The pho station is ok and the prime rib was very salty, but other than those two, everything else tasted great. Service is top notch. Our server checked in on us and cleaned up our discarded lobster/crab remains very quickly and frequently. Make sure to tip your servers even at buffets! read more

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Save your money don't eat here. Not even all you can eat. You get 1 ticket for crab legs and 1 ticket for lobster. Just paid $71 per person to be limited?! The options/varieties all suck and have no flavor. It was like eating school food. The ice cream machine didn't work. Trash, do not be fooled by this place go somewhere else. Would've been better off eating out of a vending machine. We waited longer to be seated than we actually took to eat and there were five of us. read more

Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed my time at The Buffet! My partner and I played in the casino & were gifted buffet redemptions, so I cannot speak on pricing. But, the experience was a blast! You're given a ticket for a crab cluster & lobster tail to claim at the counter! I felt very satisfied by the amount they gave you for the one-time redemption, but if you're looking for an all-you-can-eat crab buffet, this isn't the spot. I think the variety was spectacular & for a buffet, the dessert station goes unmatched! There's a chocolate fountain, cotton candy, hand-scooped ice cream w/ toppings... just stunning! I can't wait to come back here and enjoy myself this much again! read more

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The grapes were moldy and old . Mixed with yogurt. We ate some and report to the waitress because we don't want more people to get sick. Kitchen manager came and take a look. That's it. No apologies nothing. read more

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We were passing through Black Hawk on our route from Estes Park to Breckenridge and originally thought about dining at one of the restaurants in Breckenridge. However, we ultimately decided to stop by one of the casinos for food, as we were getting really hungry. We parked at Monarch Casino and discovered they had a buffet, so we went straight to check the price. Lunch on weekdays was priced at $28.99, and we thought it was a great deal because we usually pay twice as much for a brunch buffet in Vegas. The buffet had more variety of food than I anticipated. My favorites were the grilled NY steak, pork chop, blackened salmon, and Italian seafood with clams and mussels (I forgot the name). The quality of the food definitely reflected the price, and it was a very satisfying meal. Aside from the good parts, I also wanted pho from the pho station, but the soup was not boiling for several minutes, so I ended up giving up on it. Additionally, our server didn't check on us during the remainder of our meal, so I had to ask someone else for an additional drink order. Overall, it was a good dining experience. read more

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Very fresh food. Very clean. Staff is very fast service. No line about an hour after opening read more

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I'm surprised there are so many negative reviews at The Buffet. I've been here twice and every time I go to Monarch, this is my preferred choice of meals since it is easy to accommodate for the people in my group. Let's start with the star of the show: the crab legs and lobster tail. They have this cool system where you get tickets for a limited number of seafood items (crab legs and lobster). It's actually pretty fresh and so delicious with some fresh butter that they have on the side. It can get messy but they have all the necessary tools for you to open your crab legs with ease and the staff is pretty quick to collect buckets and trash. The service was fantastic. The staff were always around, super helpful, and really friendly. They made sure our plates were never empty and were quick with refills and extra napkins for those messy crab legs. Next up, another highlight is the the pho bar. Now, I'm a bit of a pho enthusiast, and while this wasn't the most authentic bowl I've ever had, it was still pretty delicious. The broth was flavorful, and it had all the fixings. It was a nice, warm comfort food option amidst the sea of choices. Speaking of choices, the variety of food was impressive. From prime rib to a pasta bar and a whole array of desserts, there was something for everyone. The prime rib was juicy and tender, a real treat. The pasta bar and some of the other items were a bit hit-or-miss, but hey, that's part of the buffet adventure, right? The desserts were a highlight and it was nice to have so many different options. read more

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We were ther easter Sunday and it was terrible. We paid 140.00+ god what a racket. So the place is clean and that was the nicest thing I can say. Food that should be hot was cold. There were no tortillas in the Mexican area just hard shells and stale chips. The lobster was a disaster I didn't even finish it. People were trying to give away their seafood tickets you get one for the lobster tail. It is about 4 inches long. Tiny for the price and it is so over cooked that it was dry and rubber. After that I did eat the crab it is a fair amount in the serving and it is fresh but there is mo wet naps and you have to walk quite far to wash your hands. Add to this that the lamb chops were under seasoned and cold the vegetables were cold the best offerings were the mash potatoes and the cold shrimp the shrimp were well cleaned and held on ice keeping them fresh. Desert was prefrozen sysco products as I imagine most of the food provided was. The prime rib was cold and tough. I can't express how rude these people were with exception of Omar our server for soda and water. I don't drink alcohol but he was so kind. Like ibsaid the place was clean and well decorated. But when you're paying 140.00 plus you expect your food to be flavored hot and edible. This was absolutely not the case and I would never ever recommend this place to anyone. If you're looking for a good place to go check out Fogo de Chao. It will cost less and taste better. Unfortunately you can't make people be kind in a business but it shouldn't be a hostile environment read more

Great service! The servers busted their buns to take care of you. I did notice that people didn't seem to leave tips. Sad! The buffet does a great job of having a variety of good food. Is it outstanding? No, but it's very good! Is it expensive? Yes, so plan on around $59.00 each. It's nice when you get coupons in the mail! Keep up the great work! We will be back! read more

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I have been disappointed by any number of casino buffets in Vegas, Reno, WA, and OR. We were so relieved that was not the case in Black Hawk! A little spendy but it's not like you'll go away hungry. Lobster and crab portion you get in line for was pretty smart to keep them available for everyone, especially because there's no ocean anywhere in sight. Loved the prime rib and kielbasa that has no limit, both were cooked supremely well. Food servers were tired by the end of the night when we came in with the last round, but if you smiled and treated them nicely they were great. Hotel guests and premium members get seated first but that makes sense, just come in early, there's plenty of seating. Cheery atmosphere and a wide selection of well maintained delicious food. No gross conditions or stale trays and the table service was outstanding. I'm disappointed I can't remember the name of our waitress but her husband is from Texas and she was a delight! She treated us and everyone around us with care and joy and definitely earned her tips. Plates etc were cleared quickly, no one rushed us, and I felt like I was going to die when we left because I kept remembering things I wanted to try. read more

By far this is the best buffet in black hawk! There was a lot to choose from and I was taken by surprise by the pho-- the broth is delicious! There is plenty of seatings and the waiters give away crab leg and or lobster tickets from the tables that did t use them. It's conveniently located in the monarch hotel. If your looking for an all you can eat this place will not disappoint read more

We are going to beaver creek and stop by there buffer restaurant! Was great food and wonderful service. Prices are little higher but food was amazing our family are fully enjoyed. Specially my daughter loves their steak and dessert & cotton candy!!! read more

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We enjoy gaming at the Monarch and were excited to see that they offer an all-you-can-eat buffet. Not only a buffet but one that has lobster and crab legs! This buffet will run you around $60 a person, but if you gamble here regularly, you will get a complimentary buffet added to your game card every once in a while, which is a nice perk. The line can get ridiculously long, but if you are patient it is well worth it. You pay right away before entering and are given a ticket for crab legs and a ticket for a lobster tail. They have you escorted to a table and a waiter takes your drink order. They have all of the tables really nicely spaced out so even though there are lots of people there, it does not feel overly crowded. The restaurant is nice and does not feel like a casino buffet. Sodas and coffee are included in the price, but alcohol is extra. At the buffet, you have a wide variety of various cuisines: Asian - * Made-to-order pho * garlic eggplant *eggrolls * beef and vegetables * make-your-own poke bowl with tuna or salmon * Asian style ribs * Rice Mexican - * Tacos *Nachos *Chips and salsa *Guacamole Italian - *Charcuterie board with various Italian meats and cheeses *Pizza *Pastas Southern - * Fried Chicken * Mashed potatoes and gravy * Baked Chicken * Corn * Sweet potatoes * Pot Roast * Ribs They offer an extensive salad bar with every salad dressing imaginable, lots of vegetables to top your salad with, premade pasta salads, fruit salads, lots of fresh fruit, smoked salmon with capers, smoked trout, etc. Seafood and Red Meat - * fried shrimp * crab legs * lobster tail * Prime Rib * Made-to-order steak Desserts - * Cotton Candy * Gelato * Soft serve ice cream * Cobbers * Pie * Cake * Cheesecake * Chocolate Fountain Those lists are just SOME of the things the buffet offers! It is the best buffet I have ever been to in terms of fresh food, tons of variety, and overall quality. read more

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Love buffet but didn't like the host Martha she didn't know I knew Spanish and called me stupid white man because I didn't want to sit where she put me at what kind place are they running.... read more

Went there for lunch and it was sooo good!!! They had so many options to choose from. The pho was good, all the cuts of steak were cooked perfect. I couldn't get enough of the dumplings and wished I had a bigger stomach to try all the food. The waiter was really friendly and attentive. I went on a weekday but it was still packed. read more

No clue why this had such poor reviews but honestly this was an amazing meal! (Coming from a couple that had a 5 star dinner at Chop House the night before, this did not disappoint! Delicious food, great selections! My favorites: Pho! Lobster! Street tacos! Salad bar! I ate very healthy, and enjoyed every bite! Don't miss this because some mean people had nasty comments. read more

We thought the buffet here was worth it if you are hungry! Some things were too salty. A bit pricey. read more

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the wait was over 2hr and 30 minutes and the service of the lady that was taking phone numbers was so bad she talked bad about my family and then gave us attitude. the food was pretty good but definitely not a 2hr+ wait good. the food got cold quickly. read more

Yuck This was a bad experience. $50 per person, but not a lot of selection to show for it. There was a terrible smell in there air - like bad fried fish. The rolls were cold and not buttered. If I had to guess, they came straight out of Sam's Club value pack. The dessert went poorly, too. Stale brownies and cookies. The soft serve machine didn't work. The guy behind the counter was entirely disinterested in what I asked for. The service was slow all at every end. read more

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Excellent lunch buffet. Great service for a buffet. The dessert is the best part of this buffet but all around fresh and they change out often. Macaroons on point as well!Tuscan chicken! And great Mac and cheese. read more

Although the wait time for a table was difficult to deal with, I enjoyed my dinner here. They had a variety of options to choose from. Their crab legs and lobster special was amazing. I hope to come back again one day! read more

Shocked this restaurant doesn't have 5 stars! Breakfast brunch buffet is the best I've had in all of Colorado! Great service and OUTSTANDING FOOD! I always come on the weekends for brunch and they have everything you can dream of at a breakfast buffet - eggs, omelets, bacon/sausage, waffles, French toast, pancakes, biscuits and gravy (so dang good) huge dessert bar (woah), Mexican breakfast, steak (woah! So good with eggs), salad bar, all types of drinks. I don't eat seafood but there known for the lobster and there's a ton of other types of food including Mexican, Chinese and Vietnamese (pho) It's around $65/person and 10000% worth it! It's inside the monarch casino, most beautiful hotel in Black Hawk. Christmas time such a beautiful view and walking path outside by the mountains and creek, so beautiful! Thank you Debbie for the great service! read more

We waited for a hour and half to be able to eat at the buffet all to be told that we had to wait another 2 hours to be able to eat. I asked the manager about the wait time and he told me that was correct. He did not care, had no emotions of telling me to wait another 2 hours to be sat. I will never go and spend my hard earned money on this place and the crappy service that they provide. It is 70.00 dollars per person to eat to be treated like crap. No thank you. I will take my money elsewhere. Thank you for nothing Monarch Casino, you are a waste of my time. I do not recommend this place at all and I have not even there. read more

What can I say about the Buffet. It was so good! My brother and I received a free buffet because it was our first time playing at the Monarch and boy was the so worth eating at. We got there 15 minutes before they closed, which I know shame on us. They still let us get our food and they didn't rush us at all! Our waiter was very attentive, it was quiet with plenty of room to walk through the tables. We will definitely be back. read more

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I see a lot of negative reviews on this place and I can only figure out two reasons why.. 1. The price, the place is not cheap to go to. 2. Perhaps their experience was significantly different than mine or maybe they've made improvements in recent times. I'll start off by saying this, I love crab and I've tried many all you can eat crab buffets in my time. As buffets go I was significantly impressed with this place. Obviously you need to come hungry but the crab itself is high quality snow crab. For steamed snow crab or lobster tail you will need a ticket & they give each person 2 tickets. You can have as much as you want of a garlic flavored snow crab and a Cajon flavored- no ticket necessary. The place also has a lot of other options, Pho, salad bar, Mexican, Italian, American, and many more. They also offered elk sausage which was really good. Their pepper steak can be grilled to however you want it & I enjoyed it. I also thought the prime rib was pretty good and various shrimp was pretty good as well. It's a big space, plenty of room & the service was pretty good as well- our waiter refilled me 3x. All in all I would come back, I don't understand all the negative reviews, I liked this place!! My wife who likes crab but doesn't love it like me would rate the place a 4 star; she thinks the place should cost about $40 not $60 per person. All that said, I would recommend it and I would come back. Obviously for $60 a person you can go to a fine dining restaurant and if your appetite is small (Like my wife's) you may want to look elsewhere. Happy eating!! read more

Since the Buffet at the Monarch Casino Resort remodeled, the dinner there became $53.99 in the weekdays, and $58.99 during weekend, making it somewhat cost inhibitive as a family destination. Comparatively the weekday lunch there at $28.99 is not affordable with the same upscale ambience and quite a lot of selections, including boiled lobster, crab legs and mussels, as well as freshly prepared pho, spaghetti and steaks. Also, it is not as busy during the weekday and dinning experience is much nicer. For people who happen to be here during the weekdays. The Buffet is at the third floor of the casino, guests under 21 need to be accompanied by someone over 21. read more

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Most foods are good, except the watermelon looks rotten and mushy. Service good.! Some seafood seems not enough.

The Monarch casino is the Vegas of Blackhawk but The Buffet needs an overhaul. I just finished eating dinner there tonight and I could not finish my food due to the quality and poor taste. The diced beets at the salad bar tasted like dirt and they were stale. The cheese tamales were undercooked. The cheese sticks tasted like melted wax. The Coke Zero was the best part of this meal. Not even halfway through the meal and I had horrible stomach pain. I would advise to eat at Lucille Malone's at the Gilpin over this any day or go to the Chop House. read more

The Buffet at Monarch was easy to find and the hotel has free parking. It's located towards the middle of that casino floor , take the elevator upstairs and you will see it. Just follow the signs. I arrived around dinner (4pm opening time) I arrived 5 minutes before to get a spot in line , on a weekday it didn't seem that busy at that time. The line to pay went quickly. Paid around $50(per person) lunch was $28 , comes with soda, coffee, tea. They have a menu at the table if you want to pay for additional alcoholic beverages. The cashier will give you a ticket for 1 lobster tail and 1 crab leg order , this comes with your meal. Pay for additional servings of that. However, the tails are very small. They take you to your seat and take your beverage order. Then like any buffet , you go to the different areas of what you want. I didn't get to try the pasta station or wok station. There was just too much for me to try in one visit. The desserts were subpar , very underwhelming to me. I tried a cherry crumb bar and ate some Cotton Candy, I enjoyed them both! The music playing in the casino and restaurant was 80's pop rock and I had to laugh at that , I think it was just out of place. I would come back again for sure though. Maybe try their breakfast buffet. read more

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So "The Buffet " at the Monarch is finally open!! Now I always enjoy a good Buffet and I must say this one was really good. Although it's $43.99 per person with a additional optional charge of $9.99 to add a Lobster tail and cluster of snow crab legs it was worth it. And as far as I'm concerned if your looking for a place with a little something for everyone this is the place. Now I took my Wife, Father and Stepmom up to enjoy this eatery as we were celebrating my Father's 80th birthday and we had had a birthday lunch at Texas Roadhouse the day before and wanted to spend some more time together and get a little gambling is as well. The Buffet is also part of the new renovation, The Monarch has revealed as of late and we have yet to see the newly opened spa and pool but that will be soon as I have a comp waiting for me to stay the night and we are looking forward to that. So when we dined we had the brunch ,which included breakfast item as well as lunch/ dinner items. We ate around 11 so I'm not sure how much the menu changes on the weekend or during the week but I did ask an employee how much different it was after 4, which is usually the changeover period except on weekend and he said it's pretty much the same except they add a few more pasta dishes. They offer a wide variety of choices and as far as I'm concerned something for everyone. These are just a few types of choices I noticed, breakfast, omelets, eggs, sausage/bacon. Italian, including wood fired single pizzas..Chinese/Japanese (Asian cuisine) Mexican, from Tamales, enchiladas, and other items. Seafood, salad bar . Mongolian BBQ , and yes a dessert bar. I can't say that of the items I indulged in I didn't have a bad thing to say about it . I didn't mind the price and our attendant was always available and courteous. So if you should be up at "The Hill" trying your luck and want a good meal with a lot of options give this establishment a try. Very nicely built with marble or granite counter tops and looks nice, high end if you want to call a buffet that. Definitely would recommend. read more

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The prime rib was overcooked. You get two tickets for crab or lobster. The 3 things I enjoy most. Service is great

Came for the lunch buffet at 11am in the middle of the week. For $30 this is an awesome value I felt. They had a ton to choose from for it being lunch. No Lobster or crab during lunch, but the prime rib and shrimp are available. All the food is very high quality. Please know that if you're going to complain, you should at least tell someone, and they will take care of it. It would also be nice to know which time you chose, because they have several different serving times (lunch, dinner, weekend brunch). I have eaten at the best buffets in Vegas like the Bellagio and the Wynn and will say this does rival in comparison as far as quality. Cloth napkins, attentive wait staff. I did feel like I was eating in fine dining establishment. I saw several managers walking around, inspecting each food station with care. They don't appear to tolerate old or dried up or food left sitting too long. I was paying attention to this. I have zero complaints and left full and satisfied. If you want the best quality, value and enjoy the finer things in life, then eat here. read more

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Let me start by saying this buffet is expensive. We've been here twice so far. The first time the service was good. This second time we had to flag someone down to get us drinks (manager) and then another waiter to get refills/check. I am baffled by what our waitress was doing- she came by twice and literally got nothing for us. I've never had such bad service ANYWHERE. However I really liked the food. Good variety. On the weeknight we went we each got tickets for crab legs and lobster. They were both okay. My favorites were the ham, elk sausage, sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes with brown gravy. The desserts always seem like they've been sitting out a while but decent selection. Overall I like this place but that server! read more

129$ for two on a Saturday evening around 8:30. Three lines and if your not an "Elite" or staying in the hotel then your in the last line with over a half hour wait. You receive a voucher for a pound of crab legs and another voucher for a baby lobster tail. Instant mashes potatoes and the brown gravy that is on the side is for sure a dry mix add water. The sautéed mushrooms had no flavor, I don't know how they did it but I sampled the jalapeños and not one had any heat, they actually tasted boiled. Bland, meh and unimpressive for the price. And don't come late like I did because they will be out of items and not offer to refill. Our server was amazing, Thank you Shafi for the great service. This is the Denny's of Buffets, yeah its food, but not anything to go out of your way for. read more

The line was 3.75 hours. The manager was told people were cutting the line and didn't do anything about it. Food was alright. If you can go somewhere else, jump on it. read more

Quality has gone way down. Expensive low quality food that is sparse. Long lines caused by one buffet working serving the carvery and seafood. Dont eat here if its not comp'd read more

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The Worst! DO NOT EAT HERE FOR YOUR HEALTH. We went to eat at the buffet in Monarch and went up for crab legs. We waited in line and upon our turn the server spilt water from the new crab legs they set in the warmer. She began to clean the floor with her gloved hands and tried to serve us directly from cleaning the floor without washing her hands or even changing her gloves. Before she touched the food we told her stop and change her gloves before serving us. She Proceeded to act like she did not understand English so I motioned removing glove from my hands which anyone would have understood she started shaking her head and throwing crab legs on the plate. The entire line was mortified. We kept telling her no that is a safety health hazard and started saying excuse me to the other serving staff. A male server came up again and told us no it's ok it's ok. My husband told him that is disgusting and you say it's ok. The health department needs to take action on this. We were thrown our plates and they refused to give us food that had not been contaminated by floor cleaning. The other customers said no to her serving them as well so the male server became irritated and he started serving. We returned to our table, asked for a manager, received a refund and left. We even stopped using our player cards when gambing because we feared the buffet manager flagged them when we recived our refund. read more

For the dinner price of almost $60, not worth it. They have you apiece of lobster and 2 pieces of crab legs (supposedly 1 lb). Lobster not fresh. Not too many food options. read more

I've read all of the reviews on Yelp for the Monarch Buffet, and I see that they are very different. We have player cards at the Monarch casino, but we are not high rollers. The Casino sent us two complementary buffets, even though we were planning to have the buffet while staying overnight anyway. First, there is a special waiting line for overnight guests. Take your player's card and ID with you. We were seated promptly at 5 p.m. Reservations are not accepted. Our waitress, Debbie was a Joy. Her and her team hustled to bring us water, collect our plates and keep the tables wiped. The snow crab was some of the largest I've ever seen, and good. The smallish lobster was good. I love all the salads and all the variety of foods. A new feature here are robots that go around the place, and the waitstaff can drop off plates that need washed. When the robot is full, it goes into the back, ostensibly to the dishwasher. Pretty cool! Customers who are leaving often stop by our table and drop extra coupons for the crab and lobster that they didn't use. We will be back again and again. read more