Located at the Quality Inn hotel. Easy on/off of I-80. Service by Teresa B. was very nice! She's been working here 30 years! It's more of a local place. Lots of seniors. It's nice because they know the workers. The food was basic but not bad. They just need to stir the hot foods more often so as not to dry out. I had a good salad and sirloin steak. The apple pie and bread pudding, both made in cast iron, were great! I had them plain but I know ice cream would've made them perfect! $45 for two. Not bad, I suppose. I recommend if you want a variety of basic buffet food in a friendly atmosphere. read more

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I wandered into Bonanza thinking I was about to have a charming little meat-and-potatoes moment. What I actually walked into felt like the food-service equivalent of a jump scare. The buffet looked like it had been sitting out long enough to qualify for Social Security. The mashed potatoes had this weird geological crust on top--like a distant cousin of drywall--while the green beans were giving "found at the bottom of a pond" energy. And don't even get me started on the mystery meat... I'm not saying it was moving, but I also wouldn't swear under oath that it wasn't. If the Board of Health saw this place, the inspector would just silently put their clipboard down, walk outside, and stare into the distance until someone asked if they were okay. It's the type of restaurant that makes you question every life choice that led you through its doors. read more

If you call ahead of time and the voice mail says it's open, DON'T BELIEVE IT!!! They close early and only put a sign on the door. Don't waste your time. On to a better restaurant. read more

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Are their on Saturday February 14, 2026 around 6 pm, ordered a chopped steak well done and plain with fries. When I received my steak it was very bloody in the middle so I sent it back, the server came checking on my steak and approximately 30 minutes later I got my steak burnt and like 4 fries on my plate. The server mentioned she has taken food back but this has been the longest wait. It was steady but not overly business. I ate my meal and left. I worked in the food business for 35 years I get it but this experience was uncalled for. The restaurant was clean as could be for the time of the day, server was friendly read more

I've been dating my girlfriend for 2+ years. She always says Hoss's is her favorite restaurant. So, I finally took her to Bonanza. She has a new favorite!! She even wants to go back for Valentine's Day. For me, I need to add some salt & pepper to most foods for some seasoning. But, I don't mind. It's got a great variety of foods. Heck, they even had catfish. I was happy with ice cream and toppings for dessert. But, there were enough sticky buns, pies, & cakes to make most people happy. read more

How does this restaurant have only 2.5 stars!!!??? I loved everything about this experience. I haven't been to a Bonanza in over 40 years, maybe 50 years (when I was 5), and I only remember that I miss Bonanza. So, when I saw it next to this Quality Inn on a recent visit here, I had to try it. It reminds you of a Ponderosa. In fact, I think that Ponderosa and Bonanza are now part of the same parent company. The atmosphere is one that I particularly like. I like the booths and quiet atmosphere. Since it's mostly a buffet, the service was commensurate with a staff at a buffet. I have missed big salad bars and buffets. This was reminiscent of that era. The salad bar was fresh and mostly full with a really good variety. You could make a salad of your dreams here. And, eat all you want. There is also a soup bar. Today they had chicken noodle and tomato basil. I didn't try the chicken noodle, but the tomato basil was absolutely fantastic, and would make an honorable mention. In addition to the food, there is a taco bar that looked good. But how much could one person eat? Next time. The food had everything you could think of. Meatloaf, fried chicken, chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, orange chicken, green bean casserole, a corn casserole (that deserves an honorable mention), cabbage, an "unstuffed cabbage"' which was the only thing I didn't like, salmon, baked beans, hush puppies, yams, stuffing, carrots, macaroni and cheese, pork pot roast, a pizza bar, a desert bar and an ice cream machine. Whew! The sticky buns were phenomenal! And, even though I was full, I had to eat it. Overall, 5 easy stars! Everything was good, some was great and only one thing was not for me. read more

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I'm not sure what people actually get to eat here... the food looks horrible, the spaghetti and meatballs looks like its Solidified together it's been sitting so long. the Pizza was like chewing on a piece of rubber, whatever they top the meatloaf with might as well have been taffy it was so hard and sticky from sitting, the chicken breast was burnt, the chicken wings still had feathered ends on them... -50,000 don't recommend read more

hair in food, bugs in food, green meat, and dirty plates. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!! service is good tho dw. read more

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After reading some of the comments I felt compelled to write my own considering my daughter and I and buddy has eaten here for many years. Let's start with price. No one can make the same food that's on the food bar at any given time for the price they charge. Not even close. Quality: Outstanding... Their chicken is always excellent and so is their liver and onions with stewed tomatoes. If by a slight chance you saved room for dessert, the pastries are made there and tasty. The clientele seems to be mostly locale and your typical friendly country folk. The servers are average but for the price i won't complain. read more

Have only visited 2 times in the last year and both times the food and service were excellent !

Horrible buffet, hair in chicken, bugs in the jello, and the food reeked. Some of the food was discolored. Almost got food poisoning and barely escaped with my life. Will not be coming back. 0/10 read more

The breakfast was awful. I mean it was edible but lacked real flavor or texture-- just boring. The orange juice was barely cold. The coffee was just ok. i would have left but was hungry enough to eat it. Doubt they would have given me my money back -- spent 18 bucks for slop! The only good thing-- their individual meal plates are good for lunch and their salads are pretty decent. Sorry but wont eat breakfast there again. read more

The worst steak meal my spouse and I have ever had. The first NY Strip was inedible, rubbery, full of gristle to the point of being impossible to chew. They brought a second only slightly better but ultimately also inedible. Our poor waitress tried to help, saying she would talk with her manager. She then said he would come by. After waiting a considerable time we surrendered and left. Thepoor quality of the food was matched only by the unwelcoming attitude of the hostess and the ambiance of the crew mopping up around the buffet as customers were still ordering and eating. read more

Yep a few of these left, who knew! Large clean room, friendly staff, very fair prices. We had 2 servings 6oz tips with baked potatoes, added 2 Buffett, 2 drinks and out of there for $40. Everything was hot, the steak pieces were a little large but cooked well, plenty of onion and mushrooms. The Buffett was fully stocked cold stuff cold and hot stuff hot. Meatloaf, wings, soups, Mac n cheese, cake, salad and all the toppings. A really extensive variety of items from apps, entrees and desserts. Pepsi products also a nice touch. read more

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Some of the bad reviews on here are way out of line. My friends and I are out here on a motorcycle trip and we stayed in the hotel and got dinner. I had the half rack of ribs and a sweet potato. It was a solid meal and the salad was very fresh. Service was good sweet tea was good. It was better than expected. Really good experience. read more

Friendly staff. The kids love the variety and desserts included. Excellent salad bar!

This place is not all that great. The food is mediocre. You're lucky if you get decently warm food. Their buffet is not very big. Their chicken is over salted. Their fish is dry. Their dinners rolls are literally hard as a rock. Their dessert assortment is not all that great. Their ice cream is decently good. The salad bar is the only good thing about this place. They have a good assortment of toppings for your salad. They have a good assortment of dressings as well. The restaurant is clean and the service is friendly. I haven't tried their menu items yet. The only reason they got 3 stars is because of the service, cleanliness and the salad bar. read more

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Great prices, great servers, clean restrooms. The buffet bar was clean, good supply of food available, the assistance manager Amber was fantastic and helpful. Please visit, you will be well taken care of. read more

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Was there last evening for dinner, It was 6 PM when we arrived. Ordered the buffet what a disappointment!!!! Lettuce on salad bar was wilted. Hardly anything was filled. Went to the hot food not much filled to choose from. When I sat down to eat it it was cold!!!!! What a waste of $35.00. Won't be seeing me again. This used to be one of my favorite restaurants. Really went downhill!!!!! And I was sick to my stomach all night to top it off!!!!!! read more

Service was nice. Food was barely edible. The dessert selection was the reason for the 2nd star.

Had to ask manager to refill food at the buffet. I counted 7 empty dishes immediately after paying 30+ dollars for our dinner. That is unacceptable. Once they refilled things, we went back up. The fried chicken was undercooked, mashed potatoes tasted like something I would get at a soup kitchen, the ice cream machine only had vanilla working, I think I may have chipped a tooth on a bacon bit. Not pleased. Used to love bringing my family to eat here. The quality of the food has gone down hill quickly. Our personal service was ok but did see the staff standing in little groups socializing instead of working...like refilling to food bar. read more

Worst buffet ever...didn't refill empty stations...food lukewarm...old looking salads...skip this place!!!

All you can eat steak is an absolute joke, 40 minutes in and I haven't even had 1 steak. Asked for my money back and this joke of a manager Hannah made a big stink about it. She said did you see the line when you came in. She than told me to get out, I said if your kicking me out I'm getting a full refund and she said no and I said well I'm not leaving. So she pretended to call the state police and I waited there till I was paid in full. Will be complaining to corporate first thing in morning. read more

Drove over 2 hours to get here, can't believe we found one. Used to eat at a Bonanza all of the time in the 70's and 80's. Ribeye steaks were cooked to perfection and the salad bar was great. Will be back when we are back in the area. read more

We had a good evening. A big group with plenty of good food and helpful staff. Unfortunately, 2 of the kids had spoiled chocolate milk, but the server took care of it right away. Something for everyone! read more

So bad. The chickpeas tasted nasty. Bread was old. All The lettuce was going bad. Basically everything was inedible. Get bad taking my kids there. Server was awful: never brought us a napkin or gave us a refill. This place should be bulldozed. read more

What a horrible disappointing dining experience for a Friday evening dinner. Honestly not sure they even cut 1 star, fried chix at buffet was empty for 35mins. I finally gave up! Bonanza I am a local & couldn't care less if I ever patronage your restaurant ever again!! Get your crap together, seriously! read more

You really can't expect other guests to WEAR a Mask if the Owners Son doesn't wear one properly. Just watched 9 guests walk around the restaurant and pick items off the bar NONE had a MASK on . Good Luck with not getting COVID here . read more

This Bonanza is basically a Ponderosa. The place is extremely clean, the employees super friendly. The salad bar was VERY well stocked with more veggies that I've seen in a while. It had the typical Taco/Spaghetti bar with wings and pizza too. A great variety of breads and sides, so if you get the buffet, there is no reason to leave hungry. My steak was cooked perfectly, and tasted great. It also had my 2 favorite Ponderosa desserts, home made banana bread, and the best Carrot Cake I've ever had in a Restaurant I know Ponderosa/Bonanza gets a bad reputation, but this was well worth the price. read more

Worst porterhouse ever. Buffet was half decent. Had to send steak back twice and they still couldn't get it right

If my options for dinner were either this place or a recees peanut butter cup and beef jerky from a vending machine, I would pick the latter. Without a doubt the closest thing to a feeding troth for humans. still probably the best place to eat in Milton. The salmon wasn't good read more

First off, I was constantly bothered by multiple flies flying around me while I was eating. The taco bar would've been okay if the meat wasn't watered down and under par. The steak looked like a leftover piece of the cow and was unevenly cooked. Only thing half decent is the ice cream, and that's if the ice cream machine is even working that day. read more

Wow. One of the worse rxpietences I have had in a long time. Arrived at 5:28 for dinner But seems they had a party in the back room who had ravaged the buffet. No soup left ..salad bar a mess.. No deserts to speak of and sticky buns all gone. Speaking to the Manager ?? I was told they would be catching up ...had 20 minutes later still no soup. Will not be returning read more

We stopped here on our way home, because I remember eating at Bonaza when I was younger. That was to say the least a huge mistake. Nothing like I remembered. I Ordered the chicken Monterey and the chicken came out raw. My wife ordered a steak medium well and that also came back raw. I would not recommend this place. read more

I haven't been here in years but when I do go it's because my family enjoys it. They don't have the freshest food on the buffet but the soft serve ice cream is amazing. read more

So this place was awesome for a buffet. The food was on point it was refilled and fresh...except the Mac and cheese that was kind of awful. Also don't be fooled at their advertisement for the "add a steak to your buffet for 2$" bit. You will not get a steak you will get a burger! Now I know why you couldn't get it medium rare! But the wait staff was awesome! read more

I actually had the steak tips again and it was way better this time. And the girls that work there are still great.

Not very good, it's all fried items which are fatty and greasy! Are here because it was next to the hotel, if your in the area keep going. My kids had a hard time finishing the food and we all had stomach pains before we left. I had a steak which was gray in color. Yuck! read more

One word. Gross. Food was not fresh at all. Service was mediocre. For the price I was highly disappointed. The selection was pretty bare minimum as well. read more

I had the Senior shrimp buffet. The Baby shrimp were about 1/2 inch long...The smallest I've ever seen in an eating establishment or a grocery store served about 10 on a wooden stick over a lot of rice. Would not recommend this particular meal...Really disappointed :-( read more