Dining at Palms Casino Resort: where to eat on property
Palms Casino Resort has a wide range of on-site dining: for a formal steak dinner choose Scotch 80 Prime; for family-friendly or all-you-can-eat options try the A.Y.C.E. Buffet; quick bites and late-night options include Serrano Vista Cafe, Send Noodles, Palms Pizza and the food-court vendors. Many venues post hours and dress codes (Scotch 80 Prime enforces Business Casual); reservations are recommended for sit-down restaurants.
In this guide
- Steakhouse & special-occasion dining — Scotch 80 Prime
- Buffet and all-you-can-eat — A.Y.C.E. Buffet
- Dim sum, noodles and late-night casual
- All-day comfort and 24-hour options — Serrano Vista Cafe & food court
- Bars, rooftop views and nightlife — Ghostbar, North Bar, Tonic
- Practical dining tips and family notes
Steakhouse & special-occasion dining — Scotch 80 Prime
Scotch 80 Prime is Palms’ contemporary steakhouse focused on wood-grilled prime cuts, dry-aged steaks, Japanese-certified Wagyu, and sustainable seafood. It is positioned for celebratory or polished dinners.
Hours are listed daily from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; the restaurant enforces a Business Casual dress code (no shorts, tank tops, flip-flops, or swim/gym wear). Monday–Thursday 5–7 p.m. is a Social Hour with select items discounted.
Reservations are recommended; the resort lists a reservations phone number and notes parties of 12+ follow a separate booking process.
- Type: Steakhouse
- Hours: Daily, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Dress code: Business Casual
- Best for: Celebratory dinners and nights out
| Note | Practical tip |
|---|---|
| Social Hour | Monday–Thursday 5–7 p.m.; some items and drinks discounted |
| Reservations | Use the published restaurant number; larger parties have a separate process |
| Location | Next to KAOS nightclub/pool |
Buffet and all-you-can-eat — A.Y.C.E. Buffet
A.Y.C.E. Buffet is the on-property international buffet with seven food stations, a carving station, made-to-order pasta, and a daily Snow Crab selection. It operates as a timed dining experience.
The resort lists brunch and dinner pricing and specific service windows; A.Y.C.E. is a 90-minute dining experience and requires all members of a party to be present before seating.
- Type: International buffet
- Experience length: 90 minutes
- Features: Seafood station (Snow Crab), carving station, made-to-order pasta
- Seating policy: Entire party must be present before seating
| Service | Listed windows |
|---|---|
| Brunch | Mon–Fri 9AM–2PM; Sat–Sun 9AM–4PM (as listed) |
| Dinner | Varies by day — check concierge or restaurant |
| Special | Lobster Dinner offered Wed–Thu per resort listing |
Dim sum, noodles and late-night casual
Tim Ho Wan serves dim sum and small plates and is a good spot for shared, Asian-style small-plate meals. Its hours are generally 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Sun–Thu and 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Fri–Sat.
Send Noodles offers Pan-Asian noodle bowls and stays open late for casual meals (Sun–Thu 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; Fri–Sat until 2:00 a.m.). Palms Pizza and other quick-service vendors cover late-night or grab-and-go needs.
- Tim Ho Wan: Dim sum specialist; lunch and dinner service (10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Sun–Thu; 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Fri–Sat).
- Send Noodles: Noodle bowls and late-night hours (open until midnight or later on weekends).
- Palms Pizza: East Coast–style pies and slices, open late (hours vary by day).
| Venue | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Tim Ho Wan | Sun–Thu 10AM–8PM; Fri–Sat 10AM–9PM |
| Send Noodles | Sun–Thu 11AM–12AM; Fri–Sat 11AM–2AM |
| Palms Pizza | Sun–Thu 11AM–12AM; Fri–Sat 11AM–2AM |
All-day comfort and 24-hour options — Serrano Vista Cafe & food court
Serrano Vista Cafe is Palms’ 24-hour casual American café serving breakfast favorites, burgers, poke and a selection of comfort dishes around the clock. It sits next to the A.Y.C.E. Buffet on the casino level.
The resort food court (Quick Bites) includes McDonald's (open 24 hours), Panda Express, The Coffee Bean, Yo! Mochi and 604loha Grill for quick coffee, snacks and fast meals.
- Serrano Vista Cafe: 24-hour casual dining for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night.
- McDonald's: 24-hour quick option inside the food court.
- The Coffee Bean and Yo! Mochi: Coffee and dessert options with daytime/evening hours.
| Quick-bite | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Serrano Vista Cafe | 24 hours daily |
| McDonald's (on-site) | 24 hours daily |
| Panda Express | 10AM–1AM (Sun–Thu); until 2AM Fri–Sat |
Bars, rooftop views and nightlife — Ghostbar, North Bar, Tonic
Ghostbar sits on the 55th floor of the Ivory Tower and offers skyline views and a rooftop terrace; it is a 21-and-older venue with a nightlife dress code and listed late-night hours (Wed–Fri and Sat evenings).
North Bar (inside the non-smoking gaming area) and Tonic Sports Bar (open 24 hours) provide more casual drink options on the casino level. Check individual venue hours before you go.
- Ghostbar: 55th-floor rooftop lounge, 21+; listed hours Wed–Fri 9PM–close and Sat 8PM–close.
- North Bar: Daily 9AM–1AM, located in the non-smoking gaming area.
- Tonic Sports Bar: Open 24 hours for casual drinks and games.
| Bar | When to visit |
|---|---|
| Ghostbar | Evening rooftop nightlife; check dress/age rules |
| North Bar | Daytime/evening sports and cocktails |
| Tonic Sports Bar | 24-hour option for late-night/early-morning |
Practical dining tips and family notes
Palms is not an all-inclusive property; daily rates do not include meals or drinks. The resort lists a mandatory daily resort fee that covers Wi‑Fi, fitness-center access and certain in-room items but not restaurant charges.
Families staying on property can dine together at venues such as A.Y.C.E. Buffet and Serrano Vista Cafe. Note the property requires guests to be at least 21 to check in, and some nightlife venues (e.g., Ghostbar) are 21+.
- Reservations: Recommended for Scotch 80 Prime and useful for Tim Ho Wan; call the published reservations number.
- In‑Room Delivery: Available daily with late-night hours (service windows vary by day).
- Dress & age: Check dress codes for upscale restaurants; rooftop/nightlife venues may be 21+.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Are meals included with room rate? | No — the resort is not all-inclusive |
| Can children dine on property? | Yes — families are welcome; check venue age restrictions for nightlife areas |
| Is there 24-hour dining? | Yes — Serrano Vista Cafe and some food-court vendors operate 24 hours |
