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

NewsWorldAmericasEnd of an era: Las Vegas MGM closes down one of the last of the Strip’s grand buffetsThe space will sit empty following the May 31 closure as the resort considers new concepts. MGM officials have no immediate plans to replace the venue, which has been a property fixture since 1993Jasmine Fernández in Austin Monday 20 April 2026 18:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2961280","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/las-vegas-mgm-grand-buffet-closure-b2961280.html","title":"A Vegas icon closes as MGM shutters its longtime dining feature"}}open image in gallery{"id":"trigger-autogallery-2388","index":0}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 latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_Evening_Newsletter","regTitle":"Evening Headlines","subscriptionGroup":"us_evening_headlines","subscriptionGroupId":"4326e634-422a-4447-8e1e-604a937cd3b5","type":"daily_news","pathPrefix":["/us","/news/world/americas","/news/world/americas/crime"],"title":"The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday","mobileTitle":"Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US","i...