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Served Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Gospel Brunch features local talent performing traditional and contemporary gospel songs; you have to book in advance to get into the small popular venue. Seating is tight and it's probably best not to sit up front, so you can get up, go to and from the serving area, and aren't in the way of people dancing and climbing on off the stage.
The food is "southern comfort": biscuits and gravy, succotash, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, jambalaya, brisket, and the like; the specialty is chicken and waffles. Mimosas and Bloody Marys are $10 each, or you can buy a wristband for $20 for all you can drink.
People enjoy the food, but most agree that the music is the main attraction here; the band is tight, the choir is excellent, the lead singers radiate joy, and the whole experience is surprisingly uplifting, considering it's a Sunday brunch in Vegas. Of course, it's not your relaxing meal by any means -- it's loud, high-energy, with lots of audience participation. But for an unusual brunch experience, this is the one to attend.
And if you want to, buying the Las Vegas Advisor Member Rewards Book is an absolute no-brainer. With the 2-for-1 coupon, you'll save more on the second brunch than even the more expensive membership (to receive the printed newsletter) will set you back. And that says nothing about the 131 other coupons in the package.
2025 Schedule:
December: 7, 21
2026 Schedule:
February: 8, 22
March: 8, 22
| Buffet | Hours | Price | Club |
| Gospel Brunch | Sun 10am - 1pm | $70.50 | n/a |
| * Runs on specified Sundays. | |||
$27.50 for children 3-11
This buffet was reviewed in the October 2013 LVA some of the information contained in this review may no longer be accurate.
Think about it: The Gospel Brunch in the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay is the only combination brunch-and-show in town. As such, the important thing to understand is that it’s more about the entertainment here than the food. Once you’re seated, there’s about a 30-minute period to hit the buffet, then the show starts. As advertised, it’s a rousing gospel performance packed with “hallelujahs” and “thank you Lords” that plays to a crowd that’s totally into it (a few were locals who said they viewed the brunch as an acceptable alternative to Sunday-morning church). Be prepared for dancing and clapping from your tablemates (it’s communal seating) and maybe just a tiny bit of peer pressure to join in. All in all, it’s a pretty cool experience. As for the food, we found the selection surprising. We expected more in the way of gumbos, crawfish, oysters, and the like, but there’s none of that (the only Cajun dish is dirty rice). It’s a solid brunch, though, with eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, ribs, mac & cheese, and a carving station with turkey and prime rib. Two separate stations serve made-to-order omelets and chicken and waffles. The deal-sealer, however, is the row of items on the bar, which includes Caesar salad, couscous, and a giant bowl of jumbo shrimp. These are $2-$3-apiece-grade shrimp, which means there’s simply no way that you can’t eat your money’s worth if you’re using our Member Rewards twofer. Finally, there are cookies, pastries, and an excellent bread pudding for dessert. The $50 ticket puts it on the cusp of costing a little too much if you’re not really into the gospel part. But that consideration goes out the window with the MRB offer, which cuts it to a straight $25 per person. There’ll be a line at the door for both of the two seatings, at 10 am and 1 pm, but it doesn’t really matter where you’re seated, so there’s no reason to line up early, plus you can pay over the phone to reserve a spot.
