America’s Best Buffets
Buffets are a haven for foodies. Everything is right there, laid out for the gluttonous consumption of visitors in one fell swoop. From decadent seafood spreads to Southern comfort classics, America is home to some of the most memorable all-you-can-eat experiences in the world. With that in mind, here are 20 of the best contenders.
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1. Bacchanal Buffet
Las Vegas' Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace is considered to be one of the best buffets in the US. Offering both a massive variety of dishes and some of the highest-quality fare you can find in a buffet, this place is hard to top. The buffet is well known for its nine kitchens, over a dozen daily chef specialties, prime rib, duck carnitas quesadillas, fresh seafood, and Mediterranean specialties. There's no doubt about it, this buffet will set you back some serious cash, but if you're a fan of the all-you-can-eat concept, it's a definite experience to have at least once.
2. Country Life Restaurant
Country Life Restaurant, based in Keene, New Hampshire, is one of the few all-vegan buffets with a fresh approach. From enchiladas to lasagna, this ever-changing menu is made with the season's best ingredients and is fully plant-based. One day a week, guests can indulge in vegan pizza too. Country Life also has a store next door, so you can enjoy the restaurant's meals at home.
3. Cinzzetti’s Italian Food
Featuring an authentic Tuscan experience, Cinzzetti's Italian Feast is an all-you-can-eat restaurant located in Colorado and Kansas. The Italian buffet serves over 50 items from multiple food stations, featuring everything from made-to-order pastas and pizzas to traditional Italian dishes. The relaxed, family-style environment is great for families and anyone in the mood for an Italian meal.
4. North Country Steak Buffet
North Country Steak Buffet in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a family-friendly restaurant that serves hearty all-you-can-eat American classics. The buffet offers burgers, steak, and pork chops cooked to order, as well as a salad bar, taco bar, hot sides, soups, and desserts. The restaurant is also a local favorite for its popular Sunday brunch.
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5. Jacob’s Restaurant
Jacob’s Restaurant in Harlem, New York City, offers a buffet that showcases the African-American and Caribbean cuisine of the neighborhood. Patrons can load their plates with soul food classics like fried chicken and collard greens, as well as island dishes like jerk chicken and sweet plantains.
6. Red Apple Buffet
At Red Apple Buffet in Chicago, patrons feast on an abundance of Polish and European cuisine staples since 1989. Satisfy your hunger with pierogies, roast beef, herb-baked chicken, tilapia, and more at this popular and reasonably priced buffet. A family-owned and operated restaurant, diners rave about the restaurant's quality, variety, and value.
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7. The Buffet at Wynn
The Buffet at Wynn Las Vegas is an opulent, all-you-can-eat buffet that includes over 90 selections and 16 live cooking stations. Everything from carved meats to made-to-order specialties is prepared right before your eyes by expert chefs. The lavish surroundings and extensive array of options make this one of the best buffets in Las Vegas.
8. Shabuya
Shabuya in Los Angeles is an interactive Japanese hot pot buffet known as shabu-shabu, in which guests cook their own meats and vegetables in savory simmering broths. Diners can select from six varieties of beef, pork belly, chicken, and lamb at a fixed price that also includes 90 minutes of unlimited ordering. It's a distinctive, memorable take on the traditional buffet, featuring delicious broths and high-quality meats.
9. Casey’s Buffet
Casey's Buffet in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a humble eatery known for its Southern-style barbecue. In addition to smoked meats, the buffet also offers comfort food classics such as fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato soufflé, and pan-fried okra. Dessert options include bread pudding and cherry cheesecake.
10. Jin
Chef Tony Hu’s Jin in Texas elevates Korean barbecue to a new level of experience. An interactive, grill-at-your-table buffet, it lets guests dive into Korean favorites like bulgogi, pork belly, spicy chicken, and tilapia, plus traditional sides like kimchi, potato salad, and stir-fried dried squid. Set for sharing, Jin in Texas’s lively atmosphere turns every meal into a social feast, with friends and family taking turns as pit master.
11. Captain George
Captain George's is an East Coast institution that has four tourist-heavy outposts, all serving enormous, nautically themed buffets of fresh seafood. As such, the main attractions of this chowder-down are snow crab legs, steamed clams, shrimp, mussels, and deviled crab. There are also plenty of meat options for the non-seafood eaters, with brisket, steak, mac and cheese, and more. The buffets themselves are large enough to accommodate hundreds of guests at a time (the Myrtle Beach location can seat over 1,000).
12. Honey Pig Korean BBQ
Honey Pig Korean BBQ is an all-you-can-eat buffet that serves authentic Korean barbecue in Germantown, Maryland. Some of their all-you-can-eat items include beef brisket, bulgogi, spicy chicken, pork neck, and spicy squid. You can cook these meats and seafood at your table and have as much as you want.
13. Nordic in Charlestown
The Nordic in Rhode Island is a seasonal, high-end buffet. As the name implies, it features unlimited lobster tails, shrimp cocktail, and other New England seafood favorites. But don't overlook the prime rib, filet mignon, and BBQ pork ribs that round out the great feast. At $135 and with "proper casual attire" as a dress code, it's an upscale buffet that is worth the splurge.
14. Brook Shaw’s Old Country Store
Brook Shaw's in Jackson, Tennessee, is a popular stop for travelers between Nashville and Memphis, thanks to its delicious comfort food that feels like a homemade meal from Grandma's kitchen. The buffet showcases the culinary traditions of the South, with dishes like crispy fried chicken, sweet potatoes, and black-eyed peas. The hearty, down-home cooking and welcoming atmosphere make it a can't-miss destination for travelers seeking authentic Southern flavor.
15. The Court of Two Sisters
The Court of Two Sisters in New Orleans is renowned for its daily jazz brunch in a picturesque courtyard setting. The buffet features traditional Cajun and Creole favorites, including shrimp étouffée, gumbo, red beans and rice, and eggs Benedict. Live music, a salad bar, and an array of desserts make it a classic New Orleans experience.
16. Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen
Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen is a homey, country-style buffet in Mt. Hope, Ohio, serving delicious, filling Amish cooking. Traditional fare is offered, as well as burgers, sandwiches, and other homestyle options. Wholesome comfort food in a friendly setting makes it a must for those in the know.
17. King Buffet
King Buffet is a large, clean, and contemporary buffet in Los Angeles that features a variety of Chinese cuisine, seafood, sushi, and more. With its low prices that start at just $10.99 on weekdays and $16.99 on weekends, it's popular for family and large group outings, as everyone can find something they like and fill up on this extensive spread in a fun communal dining setting.
18. Wicked Spoon
Inventive salads and entrees such as tuna crudo, Cajun shrimp and grits, and green chile tamales make Wicked Spoon Buffet at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas one of the more creative of its kind. Traditional fare like crab legs and desserts are also available. Higher in price than the typical buffet, Wicked Spoon is still a popular spot for breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch thanks to its creative flavors and chic setting.
19. Shady Maple Smorgasbord
Shady Maple Smorgasbord, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is an all-you-can-eat buffet serving traditional Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food. The 200-foot buffet features carving stations, fried seafood, omelets, nightly specialties such as seafood, steak, and ribs, and Pennsylvania Dutch specialties. Prices are inexpensive and differ depending on the day of the week and time of day.
20. Miller's Smorgasbord
Miller's Smorgasbord in Ronks, Pennsylvania, is a small, informal restaurant in Lancaster County. The Pennsylvania Dutch restaurant features a buffet with traditional homestyle dishes. The smorgasbord has everything from chicken and waffles to baked ham with cider sauce to Swedish meatballs. Also on the menu is the iconic shoofly pie.
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