For second dinner, we sprinted (literally) over to the Carnival World Buffet at Rio to make it before closing. Have you tried running through a smoky casino? I don't recommend it. My lungs were burning.
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Unfortunately, since we got to the buffet just before closing (the buffet continues to serve food 30 minutes after closing before they start to clean up), we didn't get a fair sample of the food and all of the made-to-order stations had shutdown for the night. Add to the fact that we had already had dinner and I might try the Rio Carnival World Buffet again just to make sure.
Nonetheless, here are my thoughts and pictures.
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Like every other buffet, there's a carving station that serves prime rib. The Rio also had ham and pork loin on this night. It was all a bit overcooked or dry though.
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Sushi and chopsticks.
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Crab legs? Check.
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All the pizza that was left for the night. You're better off with Domino's or Pizza Hut.
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Among the made-to-order stations, some notables ones were the pho (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup) station, and the stir-fry or teppanyaki station where you can have the chef fry you up some noodles.
Good for: Gelato. The most variety and selection of any buffet I visited. Quite a few breaded and fried items if you're in to that. Quite a few made to order stations.
But: The food was just "okay" but we did go right before closing. Really, the only reason to go to a buffet right before closing is either you're famished and need food or you already paid for it.
Hours & Prices
Breakfast: 8am-11am; Monday-Friday - $14.99
Lunch: 11am-3:30pm; Monday-Friday - $16.99
Champagne Brunch: 8am - 3:30pm; Saturday & Sunday - $23.99
Dinner: 3:30pm-10pm; Nightly - $23.99
Children 4-8 (3 & under free):
Breakfast & lunch - $4 off adult price
Dinner and brunch - $7 off adult price