Toucan Charlie’s Gourmet Buffet and Grille

Toucan Charlie’s Gourmet Buffet and Grille was recently recognized by Yelp for having one of the country’s best brunch buffets. The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa restaurant was the only Northern Nevada restaurant to make the list, ranking #14 on Yelp’s all-time list of the best brunch buffets. Yelp Elite Squad Members are responsible for the awards, based on their rankings and the volume of reviews.

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