Much like smoking, buffets were an understandable causality of the global pandemic for Atlantic City casinos. However, unlike indoor smoking, Atlantic City casinos do not appear eager to bring back buffets.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy lifted the COVID-19 prohibition on buffets last month. Still, no AC gambling parlors have reopened the full all-you-can-eat dining option.
Uncertainty about consumer behaviors and high costs means most casino operators are going to be very strategic in bringing them back. If they do at all.
And it’s not just Atlantic City casino buffets on the carving block. There were nearly 60 buffets in Las Vegas casinos before the pandemic. As of Friday, just five are open.
