There is nothing positive to say about this buffet.  In the city where every hotel has one, I'd expect that excess competition would breed quality.  Clearly, this isn't the case. \nThe choices were few.  Hardly anything was very fresh.  Not a single selection stood out for it's flavor or, at least, appearance.  I usually have a hard time walking upright after leaving a buffet, but this time, I left still feeling some hunger.\n\nI've sampled a number of buffets in Vegas over the years, and while there are some that offer much better experience than others, Courtyard buffet is the first that I would definitely avoid.\nThere is only one reason to eat there, if you're staying at the Stratosphere, don't know your way about town, and are hungry.  I fit two and a half of the three.  While I'm somewhat familiar with Vegas, I was too hungry and tired to look around.