Brunch My entire family walked into 478, and before we even had a chance to get inside, one of the employees started yelling, "Close the door!" while pointing her finger at us. We were already in the process of walking through the entrance, so the interaction was both unnecessary and disrespectful. The gentleman was holding the door allowing all the women to come in and she yelling. The cashier was also rude. I told my family, "We don't have to eat here," and instead of trying to resolve the situation, the cashier simply replied, "Bye." The manager (I guess) walked up and didn't try to address the situation. He stood and watched. What stood out even more was that other customers who were seated looked up and commented on how rude the staff was being to us as we walked in. That confirmed we weren't overreacting. I will never step foot in this place again. Zero Stars read more

Food tasted horrible the napkin holders napkins smelt of mold. Had a roach bug run up the wall at our table. Would no recommend this resturant to anyone. I got sick and threw up in the resturant this evening. Good tasted horrible would give it a -zero for taste of food and cleanliness -zero service -zero read more

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So I haven't been in long time. Took advantage of the 3 for $25 May special. After tonight, I highly doubt I'll be back. Place was very warm. The cornbread dressing wasn't right, rice was dry, tomatoes on the salad bar were yellow in the middle and several other things. I know it's food under lamps but still. Then my son had sweet tea and whoever our server was refilled it but couldn't be bothered for more ice. Only thing that was perfect was the orange jello. I left a tip but I honestly didn't want to. read more

Food is always great here. As a matter of fact going here tonight to catch the Monday special

First timer! Heard a lot of talk about this place that cooks southern food. We stopped in for a bite. We were greeted by the cashier and waitress Crystal. Yes she handled the register and serving the customers. The interior of the building is not the best but it's decent. Like most old buildings that possibly was a restaurant has booths and tables. 2 hot bars for meats, veggies, rolls and cornbread. 2 bars for salad and fruit. Ice cream bar or container with strawberry and vanilla flavors. It's a buffet eatery where it's all you can eat . Please come on an empty stomach. A variety of veggies - butter beans, corn, yams, collards, cabbage, etc. I tried the collards they were too sweet. I'm from the South and we do not prepare our collards with sugar at least not a sack full . The corn was delicious- a hint of sugar but not overly sweet. Yams were firm and tasty. Baked & Fried chicken - the fried chicken lacked seasoning but it was ok. Baked chicken was very good! The short thighs were small in which I loved bc the smaller they are they're tender and tasty. I did not try the drumsticks or wings. Fried catfish had a rancid flavor. They're large pieces as well and that could possibly be the reason they had a rancid taste. Fried to perfection though. Peach cobbler was full of crust if you like the crust but it was not sweet at all. Overall it was good and I will be back! I know now what's good and not so good. Will stick to what I know. It's conveniently located off 75 South/North in the Peach shopping plaza (Outlet Mall) . They're open throughout the week including Sunday. read more

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Me and my family took my niece for her 8th birthday. Paid 61 dollars and honestly wasn't worth it at all. My fiance got a sweet tea and inside of it was lettuce and a piece of carrot. And when me sister went up there to tell the women at the desk and asked if we could get another tea it took her 15 minutes for her to even bring it. And honestly the store was gross all the tables were nasty we had to clean our own table cause there was no where else to sit and the bathroom look horrifying. read more

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Service was good however the food wasn't... I had some green beans and the green beans were tasting like it was pulled straight off the plant and just thrown into a pot. The chicken, sausage, and collard greens were good. But everything else wasn't. They could do better with cooking the food and maybe it could get a higher rating. In my honest opinion, it was a waste of my money and I should've listened to the previous reviews. read more

Very busy after church I had Melissa and Taylor wait on me... good service. Food hot and fresh! Whole headless catfish... grits hot vegetables and desserts $8.99..... it was good! I would say don't fry fish and chicken So hard... needs some cosmetic work but otherwise it is A Very Good and Tasty Value... read more

I don't what the heck happened but I went with previous reviews and I should've just kept driving. I felt bad for even paying to eat the food that was out. Everything & I do mean everything was extremely dry and seemed like it had been under the heat lamp for hours. The chicken was horribly dry and even the baked chicken was so dry u couldn't even hack through it with the knives they had. The place was completely empty and along with myself there was 2 lady's sitting down the row but outside of that it was just the 2 lady's working. I should've asked for a refund but after a few trips up trying to find something I just said screw it and walked out. It threw me when they charged me when I walked in but I guess I should've walked over to the islands first read more

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Disappointed in how the workers will keep empty trays of water on the buffet. 4 times I have come and have seen green bean and collards empty with just the water the greens were cooked in. This Happens hours before closing. Sunday was the worst coming in at 1:30 when the buffet closes at 4pm when I ask if they will restock the buffet attended acts hamstrung and mad that they got caught. When I come here I want some good green vegetables. I really don't want a bunch of rice and potatoes over eating starches aren't good for blood sugar. I will gladly pay more. Personally I think you are too cheap food is good enough to charge 12-14 for buffet. Charge more read more

The food looked good but needed a little seasoning for my taste, and as mentioned before the floors need a deep cleaning and buffing, a restaurant needs to look and be clean, the servers were trying to clean up for the night, but we were offered a second drink (in to-go-cups) before we left, which is always a good thing. The crew is small and they try to keep up, for the hectic work they do, so I'll give them 3 stars for their efforts, but the proprietor should be ashamed of the floor they present to the public, The price is great for the amount of food you could eat ad the selection was decent. read more

Pork chops, fried chicken, baked chicken and chicken livers. Nice meat selection and also veggies and spaghetti. You get gloves when you enter and then fix your plate to go. I was the only one at the bar and then next customer came over when I left. Friendly as always! read more

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I've been here once. The food was really good and the sweet tea was really good. I felt there was a good selection of both meats and veggies. The staff were very nice and friendly. read more

478 Country Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Byron, Georgia

This restaurant has to be the WORST restaurant I think we've ever been to! For a buffet, something that's supposed to have options and a decent selection, this isn't it! Everything tasted like it was worse than instant food. There was nothing my family could even finish it tasted so bad. The most basic mashed potatoes and gravy or mac and cheese you couldn't even eat. They had a couple desserts that were probably brought in that were edible! I would NEVER recommend or go here again! And don't forget, the place is absolutely disgusting inside and hasn't seen a mop in years! The state needs to go here and close the place down based on just the cleanliness alone!! read more

Normally, 478 buffet is great, but the staff is slacking. On Sunday, July 7, 2024, I arrived at 2:40 PM. They started breaking down the salad bar part of the buffet at 2:5 PM. A lot of the vegetables on the buffet line were completely empty, with just the water that the vegetables were cooked in. Lima beans and green beans were totally out. I asked the waitress if they had any more non-starchy vegetables that they were going to bring out, like green beans, corn, or lima beans, just something that wasn't mashed potatoes or mac & cheese. I was told, "We're starting to shut down, and we're just keeping those in there to fill space on the buffet so there's no empty spots on the steam table." In the back of my mind, I was thinking, "You're still taking in paying customers. It's not even 3 o'clock yet. You close at 4 PM." Then, at 3:10 PM, our waitress walked out to smoke... My wife and I left. Literally, they dismantled the salad bar, and there were absolutely no green vegetables on the buffet, just mashed potatoes and mac n cheese. What about people with sugar sensitivities? They can't have that much starch. Unacceptable, especially when the menu is uploaded on Facebook. The little Hispanic girl looked like she wanted to quit and didn't want to be there; she seemed visibly annoyed she was also blocking access to the salad bar so no one could get a salad. I guess the owner wasn't there today cause this was not normal. read more

I used to visit this restaurant quite often until the last time I went and a dog was in there eating out of an ice cream bowl. Now, don't get me wrong I have no problem with service dogs. I know they are needed. But, I DO NOT want to see a dog eating out of restaurant bowls that customers eat out of. I mean... Dollar Tree, right down the street has "REAL " dog bowl...$1.25. If I walked in a restaurant and a dog was with it's owner and eating out of a "DOG" bowl...I am fine with that. But, to see a dog eating out of the same bowls that guests eat out...that's NOT ok with me. The manager pretty much said she doesn't care if customers came back because she's going to continue to feed dogs out of the same bowls that customers PAY to use. The furniture is already unstable and dreadful but because most of the waitresses/cooks are nice, I didn't mind. But, to see a dog eating from the same bowls that the customers eat from.....NEVER AGAIN!! read more

****PLEASE READ ***** Y'all please drive by this place !!! It's Filthy Filthy Filthy!!! All I kept thinking is how do people eat here Floors are super dirty, tables are nasty , flies everywhere. I ended up leaving and the lady had the nerve to ask if I wanted to leave a tip i told her I would like to leave a vocal tip!! CLEAN tHIS PLACE before serving food How is this place still open , we asked for water and I promise that was not water that was given , whew it was so nasty !! I came out and started throwing up instantly All I had is was a bite of chicken and a scoop of Mac n cheese and it made me sick Please DO nOT eat here !!!!! You will regret it !!! read more

I've eaten here about a year ago and it was just okay, but my brother talked me into going there tonight. I have to say the food was good and the service was great! I'm not easily pleased when it comes to eating out, but everything considered, food selection, taste overall experience, I have to give it a overall rating of GREAT! Great value for the money, hands down! Pleasant atmosphere. Tony G. read more

I really enjoy the country buffet it was so delicious! It reminds me of my grandmothers southern home cooked meals! The staff was so friendly and courteous! They kept our used plates cleared away and our drinks topped off at all times! The restaurant was so quaint is decorated very country and warm and welcoming! I will eat here often! read more

Perfect place to visit during the emergency. Only 2 customers allowed at a time They give you gloves to wear. They wear gloves. Everything is constantly wiped down. Absolutely super clean. The food was hot and delicious. Super friendly workers with delicious food. We got two meats, two vegetables, and cornbread for $6.99! This is our first visit, but my coworkers rave about it. Try them out! We will be back! (I normally review only on Google, but Google holding all reviews at this time. I wanted to let folks know about this option) read more

Their food is so delicious and taste like my grandma's cooking, the staff is very nice and generous I highly recommend eating here read more

478 Country Buffet - Baked chicken, fried chicken cabbage and mashed potatoes with gravy - Buffets Near Me - Byron, Georgia

the food needs to be worked on it was not good the service was good but the peach cobbler was cold and the chicken was dry

The food is just ok. The table my family was instructed to sit at was dirty. All of the condiment bottles and the napkin holder were sticky. Be aware that if you go in with 6 or more people there is a 15% service charge added to your bill. We were not told ahead of time and the lady running the register flipped the screen for my husband to add an additional tip. read more

Roaches and bugs in the food all the lady's are rude y'all have Instagram thots as servers and after all the bugs in the food they still did not take the food out and replace and then said if you don't like it never come back your wish is my command read more

This was our first trip to 478. It will also be our last. Floor needed sweeping, Buffet had food scattered around the sides. The food itself was not good. The only thing I had that tasted okay was the yams. My husband had the fried chicken and he said it was just alright. Most veggies tasted like they were out of a can, and the bread was hard and not fresh. The food temperature was also another concern. None of our food was hot. I didn't even fix a salad bc the bar was such a mess and no dessert either bc it wasn't fresh. Byron could really use a good buffet and if this place would step it up and have quality food it could be such a nice addition to the community. Sadly that's not the case. read more

DON'T EAT HERE!!! This place is a joke. The heavy set lady behind the counter with all the neck tattoos is horrific. The restaurant was filthy. There were no clean tables anywhere. All the food was cold. When the big woman wiped off a table, she just threw it on the floor. The table we chose had used napkins that were tucked behind the napkin holder that she just left there. Finished 1st and only plate before anyone even brought a drink. Just don't do it!! The health department needs to pay this place a visit!! The heavy set lady had the nerve to ask for a tip for herself for doing absolutely nothing. read more

Banging banging banging. I found this spot while getting my car fixed in Ga. I'm hoping to stop in again on my way to Florida next time.

Very well prepared country style buffet. Good selection and great service. Clean and well maintained. Owner is friendly and makes you feel very welcomed. Just tried it and I will be back. Worth the stop. read more

478 Country Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Byron, Georgia

Just stopped here passing through and it was the worst decision ever! The food was cold, you can tell it was sitting out for quite some time. As soon as I started to eat my stomach turned. It wasn't with the money. The whole family is sick now. Would never stop there again !! This food is definitely not home cooked read more

great option if you don't wanna cook one night but their food is pretty mundane ... nothing special . great staff

Good food, cooked and seasoned well but with a little more attention to quality it could become great. For instance, the cabbage is really good but they don't take extra time to be sure they have pulled the dead leaves from it before it is cooked. Also, they could offer gizzards more often but don't leave them on the steak table so long that they dry out and become hard. Always hate it when they don't have deviled eggs. read more

We discovered 478's and love them all. The food is delicious, very reasonably charged and the employees are such sweethearts. We love dining in or picking up and never disappointed. The only thing that'd make it better would be drive thru. read more

Nice all you can eat buffet with limited seating and limited on what you can eat. I have eaten here few times before and can't get pick if I like this place or not like this place. You have to pay before you sit down and eat. The waiters and waitress brings you drinks. Place is busy during lunch and dinner time. Plenty of parking. read more

Great staff, clean place, & prices are reasonable. I smaller version of a Golden C.. food was hot, great chicken & catfish. Kind of hidden off the interstate, but worth the stop. Senior prices were cheaper than eating at home. If I am ever back in Byron I will stop again. read more

478 was hitting on all cylinders on Sunday. The food was good, the service was fine, and they had fried green tomatoes on the buffet. All the regular items (fried chicken and fish, steamed and cooked veggies, dinners rolls were as good or better than usual). Best buffet in the area, hands down. Highly Recommended. read more

We stopped in to have a late lunch and noticed all the meats on the bar were fried. I'm not able to have fried food because of elvevated blood pressure and colesterol problems. We have been to many buffets and they always have at the least one baked meat. Anyway... It was after 2:00 pm and thier were only 3 other customers eating. Before we set down we asked the waitress would it be possible for someone to cook a bonless breast on the grill. She asked the owner in front of us and she said no. Wow! We're we surprised and insulted. The waitress was embarrassed and she apologized to us. . (Needless to say the owner wasn't from this country) We drove a few miles south to Perry, Ga. and ate at the "Oil Lamp" homecoming Restaurant. Awesome food and we were appreciated. BTW...My family and I owned a restaurant for 26 year's and we would never turn away money and a happy customer. read more

Food was mediocre. Stomach was upset afterwards!! Had to have been the cheap box rice they try to pass off as a broccoli rice casserole. Limited selection to choose from. Waitresses just stand around looking bored while gossiping about previous coworkers that supposedly "did nothing but sit on their phones for their whole shift." I don't blame them, what are you supposed to do as a wait staff when your only responsibilities are to serve drinks and clean up dishes. They don't even roll silverware! Not impressed. I'd only recommend 478 country buffet to someine who wants a job but is a lazy millennial. read more

Visiting family in Georgia and my lil woman and I would love to say "Georgia home cooking is what we're looking for". To our dismay - fruit flies and bugs all over the desert and fruit bar. In back of bar next to the wall, a cup of bugs maturing. Sauce on chicken was good but over bake and dry. Meat balls were hot and tasty. Veggies were tasty. Leaving the place my lil woman "buff" arriving at the hotel. Maybe I'm a little hard spending 21years as military cook but damn. Place nice homey looking but food doesn't (I hope) represent Georgia ! read more

If all you can eat school lunchroom food is your favorite, this is the place for you. It should have been apparent to my wife and I that the Mexican restaurant next door had a line out the door for a reason. This place is a poor substitute for a Golden Corral. Their "signature" peach cobbler only resembled a real peach cobbler in that both have peaches. read more

Food was just ok. Tasted like everything was prepackaged. No real home cooking. Had Mac n cheese, roll (stale), potatoes, white gravy, corn, white cake and chocolate cake. The salad bar looked fresh, but didn't try it. Will try next time. Customer service was great, treated very well as soon as we walked in. read more