Having eaten at many different buffets in Las Vegas, the Sahara Buffet seemed the best deal for the money. With buffets synonymous with Las Vegas, it's great to be able to find one with the large selection, acceptable quality, and exceptional price.
This large buffet seating 900 people is located just outside the Conga Room in the Sahara Hotel and Casino at the older/original end of the strip. It is quite a hike from the casino area. No reservations are necessary for the weekday brunch (served 7am - 3pm)or dinner (served 4pm - 10) buffets. Saturday and Sunday champagne buffets are also served.
The selection of foods offered is large. There are several carving stations for ham, prime rib, and turkey. The actual buffet line is laid out in broken sections rather than a long line, and is quite spacious. The beverages are in one area, vegetables and entrees in another, and a vast display of all types of salads and desserts. There were more selections than I'd previously seen on any buffet, many not your usual buffet cheap types. Most were rather bland, but filling. If only your stomach were larger. The quality of food was average, not fancy or gourmet, but hot foods hot and cold foods cold. It's a great place to take a family and not go broke. The kids or kid in you will love the soft serve ice cream dispenser with toppings.
You pay the set price, approx. $6.95 adults, less for children, and then can go back as many times and for as long as you wish. Each time you leave your table, staff clear your used plate and wipe down your table awaiting your return from the food displays. There is a sign on each table stating that you are welcome to return for more food as many times as you like, but they ask that you eat what you take. Sounds sensible.
We had not set out to eat at this buffet, but there were no lines when we exited the Conga Room at dinner time, so we gave it a try. There was little to no atmosphere, more like a big commissary - this is not fine dining, but all we wanted was good food. It was the best buffet and the least expensive we'd encountered in our five day, three buffet outing in Las Vegas. Ample, tasty, and affordable, can't beat that.