Suncoast Quietly Announces New Food Court Concepts
While Boyd Gaming hasn’t officially announced the concepts coming to its long-awaited food court, signage at the off-Strip casino has spoiled the surprise.
Suncoast’s new food court will feature Steak ‘n Shake and Huey Magoo’s.
Not the biggest news of 2026, unless you’re a Suncoast regular (we are) and you love the handcrafted chicken tenders at Huey Magoo’s (we do). How you “handcraft” a chicken tender, we have no idea, but the results are deeply satisfying, so just play along.
It’s no surprise Boyd chose Steak ‘n Shake and Huey Magoo’s for Suncoast, as those concepts are two of the strongest at its Fremont Casino & Hotel food court.
It’s actually called the Fremont Hotel & Casino, but that billing isn’t going to fly if you know the priorities of this blog at all.
Fremont’s “food hall” opened in January 2023, and there’s been very little churn, so if it ain’t broke, don’t break it.
Steak ‘n Shake and Huey Magoo’s will sit in the space that was previously Suncoast’s buffet, we typed with a tear forming in our eye. That was a solid buffet.
In Las Vegas, however, food courts are the new buffets, and food halls are the new food courts. It’s a whole thing.
Lots of casino buffets were closed under the cover of the pandemic, as they were typically loss leaders and casinos had been looking for an excuse to close them for years.
At one point, Caesars Entertainment said its typical buffet lost $3 million a year. Now, most of the buffets that exist have price points that make them profitable, including Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace. That meal will set you back close to $100. We’re told Bacchanal Buffet generated $71 million in revenue last year. This is not your grandpa’s Chuck Wagon buffet at El Rancho. That buffet cost $1 in 1946.
Since Boyd isn’t generating any hoopla around these new offerings, we will, including this hype video complete with sound effects that may be triggering to some fire marshals.
WHOOP WHOOP: Don’t be alarmed, but @Suncoast is getting a Huey Magoo’s. Fremont casino has one, it’s excellent. pic.twitter.com/4rk79xU3Z9
— Vital Vegas (@VitalVegas) March 7, 2026
Yes, you are correct, we are fluffing up our story with fun facts. If you don’t like it, you should create your own blog. We do not recommend it. First, we don’t need the competition. Second, it’s very hard to find arm rests that are soft yet provide support to avoid carpal tunnel. Third, the Review-Journal is going to steal all your scoop. This will cause your hair to gray prematurely and will also give you erectile dysfunction, which is absolutely the story we’re sticking to.
If we are forced to get back to the subject at hand, Boyd Gaming has also upped its food court game at Gold Coast. They just opened two concepts, Tacos El Carbon and (wait for it) Steak ‘n Shake.
Boyd really likes Steak ‘n Shake, despite it being what the kids call “unremittingly mid.”
Huey Magoo’s, however, is awesome. It’s among the best chicken tenders in Las Vegas.
Suncoast has a couple of outstanding restaurants already, but not enough grab-and-go for the local grinders.
William B’s Steakhouse is so outstanding, locals completely overlook it on their way to the much less good T-Bones at Red Rock.
Suncoast’s 90 Ninety Bar + Grill is fantastic whenever there is no live music.
Du-par’s is great, too, and not just because of the pancakes, although they remain unmatched in the western United States.
Taste of Asia is another gem that doesn’t get the attention or credit it deserves.
Oh, and Suncoast just opened a new Starbucks. We have never had coffee, because it smells like bacterial vaginosis, but some people are into it.
Starbucks is online @SuncoastCasino and looks better than the renderings. Previously ice cream. pic.twitter.com/8eDbKfZQr1
— Vital Vegas (@VitalVegas) March 7, 2026
Suncoast has been undergoing a creeping renovation for what seems like a decade now. Every time you visit, there’s a new section of the casino walled off and magical elves are back there doing what Las Vegas does. It can be disorienting, but the results are undeniably pleasing to the eye.
Here’s a security breach, taking a peek behind one of the current construction curtains.
Upgrades at Suncoast have included a new sportsbook and bingo hall.
Boyd hasn’t said how much it’s spending on Suncoast, specifically, but its renovation is part of a $650 million investment across its Las Vegas casinos.
Still to come is a fancy new casino bar.
Boyd Gaming realized major improvements were needed to keep Suncoast in the mix with Red Rock Casino from Station Casinos. Suncoast doesn’t really get the clientele to take advantage of a high limit slot lounge or high-end steakhouse, but Red Rock has those things, so.
Suncoast is brighter and is starting to feel like an entirely new casino as each new phase of the renovation is unveiled, including a new registration area.
How we have somehow turned a three-sentence story into a 739-word article is yet another example of why blogging isn’t really for you. We are a professional. You are a layperson.
The word “layperson” can be traced back to ancient Greek and originally had nothing to do with ignorance or lack of intelligence. It comes from the Greek word “laos,” meaning “the people,” which led to “laikos,” meaning “of the people.” That term moved into Latin as “laicus,” referring to someone who was not part of the clergy. From there it entered Old English as “læwede,” describing someone who was not a religious official or formally educated in church matters. Over time, the meaning broadened beyond religion to describe anyone who is not a specialist or professional in a particular field. Today, “layperson” means an ordinary person without expert knowledge in a subject, and it emerged in modern English as a gender-neutral alternative to the older term “layman.”
Related: “Æ” is a letter called “ash.” It’s what’s known as a ligature, meaning two letters combined into one symbol, specifically “a” and “e.”
Make that 939 words, thank you very much.
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