text: I have eaten at the Bellagio buffet about 7 times over the past 5 years and have usually enjoyed the food and service. I normally would have given the buffet 4-stars (easily), but my last two visits (one today and once this past April) have changed my mind and rating. The service has slowly degraded to the point that the staff seems rushed/impatient, while the tables aren't very clean. As far as food goes the variety is still there, but it tends to be drier, flavorless, and lifeless. When I return again in a few weeks I'll be looking for another place to eat.