We went here for their lunch buffet. Not the best buffet out there but I did appreciate that there was a large variety to choose from. The restaurant is spacious and there are some cute murals on the wall. The service definitely needs improvement. Out of our two servers, one was alright but the other one was just flat out rude. read more

Buffet des Continents - Buffets Near Me - Gatineau, Quebec

The food SUCKS, the lasagna was only cheese no sheets. The chinese food was horrible and looked like they bought it from panda express, it looked like it was premade where you just heat it up. The customer service was so bad everyone was so loud and like shouting. The drinks were warm, there was no ice and there was only cola, seven up and water. The icecream had no sugar in it and it didn't have any flavour to it. The meat was sliced so thin that i can see through it. The only seafood there was shrimp. The spring rolls only had veggies, the jello was too sweet no flavour, the fried rice just tasted like rice with nothing. read more

Staff were very rude. Food was okay. The coke at the table tasted water down, unlike coke.

As you can tell my rating says it all. I have never been asked to pay first including providing a tip for something we did not get. Sitting at the table i was asked if i wanted something to drink. Just a simple pepsi. He put it in his tablet and then handed me the debit machine, $3.80 plus a place to choose from 3 tip ranges. I mean if a restaurant has to charge up front that is an indication of something not right. Looking and the number of #1 ratings we can guess why they want money up front. Fix it and let people enjoy if possible and pay on the way out, with or without a tip, This is just lazy business practices. Anyway, we had reservations at 4:30 when they opened. Food was already cold, roast beef was laying in a heavy layer of dried scum type gravy. Egg rolls were coated in a brick, thought i would break a tooth. I could go on but i wont, last time you will ever see a review from on this restaurant from me. Never been so disappointed,,,, Ambiance, it is a beautiful restaurant. Owners have a lot to learn, their attitude rubs off onto the staff. read more

Last time i went the ribs and fish were raw and shrimp was watery we didn't even touch our plates and they refused to give us a whole refund! They all looked like they disliked they're jobs and service was really slow ! read more

By far the worst Buffet I have ever eaten at, the food was of low quality and not well prepared at all. There was not one item that I could say was good. We will definitely not return. read more

Considering my family had a less than stellar buffet lunch the previous day, coming here was already a reprieve. This was coupled with some friends saying Buffet des Continents is as good of a buffet place as you can get. This place is huge and modern. There's a wide selection of food ranging from European to Asian cuisines, and they refill the foods quite consistently. There's also a sushi and pho counter, though the fact they're close together created logistical difficulties for people wanting to access the sushi area. If you're coming during peak times, definitely expect lineups for those two counters. I had no complaints overall about the food, it's definitely what you expect for a buffet restaurant that's better than Mandarin. Their soups are surprisingly good, I'd definitely recommend starting your meal with a soup. I wouldn't say it's a place that blew me away, but at least I left satisfied. read more

Going here was a major disappointment for the both of us. I could not imagine how food could get any worse than this. Maybe the prices were a warning sign as the AYCE buffet option was only $23.99 per person. I did not enjoy a single food item despite the large variety of dishes they had. I was excited when I saw the Pho bar but was met with disappointment when I tasted the broth that did not even come close to the real Pho I usually ate at restaurants. Most of the buffet items were cold and items that seemed crispy were stale. Some of the meats I tried were extremely chewy. They had roast beef but it was pretty dry. Overall, my dining experience here was sub-par. read more

Buffet des Continents - Buffets Near Me - Gatineau, Quebec

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We were here with a sightseeing tour from Montreal. The lunch price was 14$ including a coffee. 16$ with an extra soft drink. The food was ok. I had a freshly made Thai soup which was zesty and refreshing. I didn't eat the seafood. They look like Ok. I expected there were crawfish but no, there wasn't. My friend had some mussels. The salad bar looks fresh. The dessert section offered many choices. I liked the apple stew. All the dish were not so attractive. The taste was overall OK. Paid 21$ at the end, I think I like all-you -can-eat sushi better. read more

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Wow. After not having gone for several years I went with my family to go eat here. Chicken balls were grey inside... Made me sick to my stomach and I'm not a picky eater. Quality isn't the same as it used to be. read more

Buffet des Continents - Chicken ball. - Buffets Near Me - Gatineau, Quebec

I went with a friend at the beginning of the pandemic and was very impressed with the health precautions they take. When you get to the hostess desk, you are directed to a hand washing/sanitization station before entering the dining room. Then you continue to wear your mask everywhere except at your table. When you line up for the buffet, there are marks to keep everyone socially distanced. At the buffet stations, staff serves the food from behind glass shields so that customers aren't breathing over and touching all the food. I felt safe and confindent from the measures put in place by this restaurant read more

Okay, normally for me I'm not a big fan of going to buffets as I feel I don't get good value as my little ones don't eat much but I have to pay generally at least half for them to eat. And when they do eat they eat the dirt cheap items like pizza, fries, chicken fingers, etc... But at Buffet des Continents each kid eats for FREE with each paying adult! WTF??? Did I die and go to parent heaven! For my family of six I only pay for 3!! And to top it off weekend dinner prices are only $21 or so. Much cheaper then the $30 pp in the GTA. The only exception is on Sats where kids are half price...guess you'll never see me there on Sats! And you get some serious food here..things you don't see often, stone crabs, fried frog legs and escargot! They have different stations such as burritos, sushi, roast meats and even a Pho station! The selection was truly impressive. The only weak spot would be the dessert section but other then that truly impressive. Buffets des Continents is a franchise in Quebec that is very popular and expanding a lot. My cousin tried to go to the new one in Brossard and she said the line up went around the block. Kids eat free? Guess where I'm gonna be eating every time I'm in Quebec! Haha! read more

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As per the name, this buffet's theme is food from different continents. Each item has a little blurb of info of what it is and what it comes from. They are many items from Asia, North America and Europe. One thing that stood out to me was the amount of Greek items they had. I don't remember all of the Greek items I tried or that they had but I remember the spanakopita and a Greek dessert called buzgota or something of that matter. I was astonished as to the depth of food choices there were. I've been to many buffets and this buffet definitely shocked me with the amount of different food they offered. The price is typical. About 25 dollars per person. I would recommend this spot for sure. read more

The cliché, you get what you pay for DOES NOT APPLY at the restaurant. Their prices are outrageous and their food is the most VILE buffet I have tasted in my life. If I could give it a minus I would. I am NOT writing this review just to be a jerk. I am NOT embellishing the least bit. Now I know why they make you pay upon arrival because NOBODY in their right mind would even feed this garbage to their dog. To make matters worse, my 88 year old mother and son in law were BOTH SICK from the roasted chicken. Our party of 15, these 2 were the only ones that ate chicken. The last slap in the face was me ending up in the emergency room at the Ottawa Hospital due to SEVERE allergic reactions. I specifically asked if there was ANY type of seafood or fish in the Chinese portion of the puke they call a buffet. They ASSURED ME THERE WAS NONE. It turns out the Chinese macaroni noodles use oyster sauce. The manager/owners NEVER EVEN ONCE replied to me or returned my calls. The girl I spoke with basically told me over the phone, when its a buffet, one must accept the risks that come with it. ARE YOU KIDDING ME????? I am NOT just blowing hot air, as I am SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING SUING THEIR ASSES. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. read more

This is probably one of the best buffets I've ever been to. I'm not usually a big buffet fan as I always find that while there are a lot of food choices in large quantities, the quality and flavours tend to lack. That's not quite the case with this buffet. We went on a Saturday night as a party of 4 and was seated immediately. The restaurant is massive, with two levels of seating and a large buffet area. The first most striking thing about this buffet is probably the sheer variety. Buffet of continents is an accurate description of what you'll get here. They definitely have the buffet classics, pizza, cocktail shrimp, chicken balls, but they also have a wide variety of other surprising dishes you wouldn't expect. I thoroughly enjoyed all the seafood they had. Crab claws, shrimp tempura, mussels and clams as well as a full carving station including smoked meat, turkey, roast beef and lamb chops really give you a sense of the value. There are also interesting cooking stations where the servers will cook something personalized to your liking, like a shawarma station, stir fry station, even a special soup station where you can make your own tom yum soup. All of this for around $23 is really a steal. This is a family restaurant, so it's probably not great as a first date option but if you have children, or picky eaters, this is a great spot. There is truly something for everyone and while it's not 5 star quality food, it's pretty good and I notice the food is constantly being refilled so it's generally very fresh. The restaurant is large and very fun and whimsical inside. The decoration captures the continental feel, having different areas with different themes. There's a tropical area, a European looking area, an Asian area, etc... very fun for kids, who also eat for free/for half price depending on the day. I noticed a lot of people celebrating birthdays here, I can see this as a fun casual family gathering place that would please just about anyone. Service is friendly, even to non-Francophones. Plates are removed and drinks refilled very often. Overall great value and a great time! No, it's not gourmet food but it's tasty and will leave you and your family happy! read more

I was there on father's day because it happens to be my bday as well and going there was the worst choice ever. I was there a few years ago and I enjoyed it but this time around the experience was awful. 1st - They were beyond short staffed and unprepared for the huge amount of customers that came to eat. 2nd - The place was packed so people where pushing and shoving to get to the food and once you were lucky enough to get to the food it was either empty bins or cold stuff. 3rd - Sitting on the second floor and by the staircase did not help the situation at all. 4th - After all this I finally was able to eat and found out that the food what actually not that great. For sure next time I am in town I will not be going back. read more

Tons of variety but unfortunately very little attention is placed upon the quality of each item. Some things are delicious, well cooked and at proper temperature. Other things are just honestly disgusting, overcooked and cold. For example they have Spinach Spanakopita, it's is just phyllo dough and spinach, totally inedible yet it's always in the buffet. I helped myself to a cheese lasagna that had just been placed in the buffet, it was hot but total mush and tasteless. Some things are great like the sushi that is made right there, the Pho soup that they make just for you, the salad bar has some great salads, pizza when you get it fresh out of the oven. I personally only go for lunch at $13.99 as I do not think the buffet is worth the supper and weekend price of $24.95 due to the lack of quality in the food. read more

This place is huge, but bigger is not always better. Although you have lots of options with over 30-50 different dishes, you can tell that its probably mostly frozen processed food and all premade sauces, because pretty much all of the dishes are bland! If you like good food go elsewhere, there are plenty of better-tasting options when it comes to a buffet. read more

This was a fun buffet! Really large selection of food, there is no way you can sample everything in one visit. Large salad bar plus Chinese, Western, Italian dishes as well as Sushi and various Seafood. Lots of deserts as well. They have a whole section of large roasted meat with servers cutting off pieces for you. We had some great lamb and chicken. Can't complain about the variety and trays got refilled pretty quickly. Not every dish was good, and some stuff we didn't want to touch but on the whole we felt the food was good, especially for a large buffet. The fun part really is taking a little of everything to try stuff you wouldn't normally eat or eat in one place! I tried deep fried frogs legs for the first time! Basically deep fried rubber that tastes like chicken! We went on a Saturday evening, got there by 6pm and the place was packed with a lineup out the door! They had staff guiding cars to the remaining parking spots. You have to cut to the front of the line and put your name in with the staff seating people and tell them how big your party is before you get seated. We were a group of six and were seated pretty quickly considering how busy the place was. Staff looked pretty stressed. I suggest you get there by 5pm on Saturdays. It was getting quiet by 8pm with empty tables and no lineups at the door. Be prepared for screaming kids running everywhere. I suggest you ask for the main floor seating, as this is closer to the food and you don't climb stairs with full plates. Right now they are doing a "Mexican Festival" and had a live Mariachi Band playing and moving around the the dinning area. Also a Mexican food section as part of the buffet. Drinks are extra cost on top of dinner. They really make their money on the drinks. Waiter service comes to your table for drink orders. My sister had a Cesar both her and my father thought was gross, so try at your own risk. I think the price for dinner is not bad for the variety and quality. If you want to get in there cheap go on Tuesday night and catch their special rates. read more

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Went for brunch on a Sunday around 1pm. As usual the line up was long but goes ever so quickly! We were seated in a mere 2 minutes despite how busy it was. They seated is upstairs which I don't mind. The waitress we had was amazing. She was very tentative on taking our plates away and refilling our coffee so that it was always free - oh and coffee is free with your brunch! 16.50$ on Sunday's. The food was amazing, below are a few of ones I particularly loved on this trip: - cream of cauliflower soup - the flavours were so rich! - blueberry pancakes - they were flatter so more crepe like but the added vanilla made it so much better! - waffles - amazing - quiche - frittata - French toast flambé mmmmmm - turkey and broccoli with baked cheese - smoked meat The variety of food they have is always astounding. Check it out ! It was just hard to find a clean washroom stall- thus 4 stars! read more

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Nice looking restaurant and great service. However, it wasn't what we expected from their advertising. The heat in there tonight was way to hot, unable to enjoy the atmosphere. The food wasn't all that good same type where you'll find at any buffet. We're not planing to return there. For us, it wasn't worth the trip. Our family made a special trip last Saturday and same with us, was totally discounted. Actually was sick that same night. I had some shrimps and muscles bad ideal. And we won't be returning. Side note, it was crazy hot inside that restaurant. They know their sitting capacity so why it the ac not supplying. Probably why the food went bad. Our server Jose was nice despite her battling the heat inside the restaurant. I felt really bad for her. It's not at all what they advertise. Felt very disappointed. It was all in the center and everyone had to hurdle like cattle. Didn't see any of the "taste" of different continents. After dropping 130$ tip included. Very upset with the experience. read more

To be honest every time i come back here my experience gets worse and worse. Today it was so atrocious that i couldn't even go back more than once. I found hair in the ice cream containers and even worse the dishes are dirty like explain to me how the dishes just came out of the kitchen and they are already dirty. It doesn't make sense. If negative ratings were possible i would -5 cause it was past bad. It was horrendously bad. The only good thing is the drinks they are properly made and delicious. I would not recommend this buffet. read more

I was impressed by the amazing staff that helped serve us throughout service, however the lack lustre aspect of this dining experience wasn't the service, it was more so the food. Plainly described as tasteless, and glue like. Furthermore majority of the food options are either over or under seasoned. At the hiked up price of $25 a head, I would be much more inclined to take my business elsewhere for a night out in Hull/Ottawa. read more

Best food ever, juiciest clams and yummiest salad in the WORLD and I just don't understand why nobody is giving this place 5 stars, nicest staff and they don't talk to you unless you ask for assistance, best all you can eat buffet ever. read more

Pricey...crowded...and the buffet spread is more on quantity than quality.I dont recommend.Waste of money.

Food is hot and fresh, great deal and maybe I came on the wrong day but when my group of 5 was told to wait and then the group of 4 behind us was allowed to sit and then the tour group of 50+ people were seated before us I chose to go elsewhere read more

I've been to Le Buffet for celebrations so perhaps that makes me partial to the place. Birthday celebrations, graduation celebrations,you name it. But I have to admit I've enjoyed the food every time. Great sea food selection. Decent desserts too. Salads for those of you who know what's good for you. Carb fests for the rest of us. :) And seculent meats to accompany whatever main you choose. All you can eat of course. And a very large dining space, great for large parties and kids who can't sit still. Gotta say I like this place a lot, just wish there was a location in Ottawa. Also I can't say it's really that wordly (bit of travelling will make you realize this hardly constitutes multi-continental dining) but it brings you a bit of this and a bit of that. Can't be mad at that. If anyone cares to check it out and wants to give a gal a ride... :P Sinon, bon appetit! read more

I like coming here frankly. There is no other restaurant that can equate the ridiculously large selection and they always have some cool think like a guy making sushi or tacos, crab legs etc. Anytime, any day I like it. Sunday brunch and Friday seafood are my favorite though. Atmosphere rocks too BTW. Why 3 stars you ask? Only one reason, the food taste is mediocre for many foreign dishes. (I don't know if there's also a bias in me for the lack of Lebanese food lol). Their foreign dishes are very meh and sometimes feel bland. I really don't know what it is that makes it that way though. Maybe quality is sacrificed for selection. Its really sometimes so bad that I had to take off two stars rather than one. In general though, that's not going to stop me from coming here, I love it read more

Feel like travelling the world but don't have the budget or time to hop on a plane to Tim-Buck-Two? Well jump in your car and head to Buffet Des Continents for a delish meal that will tickle your tastebuds with dishes from around the world. Italian, chinese, japanese, greek, french... That's just the beginning! Every night they generally have a special themed extra something for you to treat yourself with. One time I went, they actually had taffy on snow. Now that's sensational! Another time, they had fresh sushi. Well, being the sushi fan that I am, I loaded a plate full and it wasn't bad for a non specialty buffet. Don't be surprised however if a lot of the food is bland tasting, or not too spicy (like most buffets). So that is a disappointing aspect. You can also get a glass of wine for about $4 or $5 which isn't too bad in itself! The servers do their jobs, and I don't really have much to complain about this place! The restaurant also has different themes in different sections of the hotel. You can find yourself in the jungle, in Italy, or even in France. Pretty neat! Pack your bags, because you may be staying at this restaurant for a while! Or, at least until your belly is full! read more

Clean and tonnes of food options! Yes the food is bland but who cares it's a Buffet! However I can say it's better than the Mandarin buffet restaurants in Toronto. Try the General Tao Chicken! read more

If you are into "buffets" then this is a good option, or also for families with many preferences as there is pretty much every major cuisine available. I can say that the Mexican and Japanese parts are to be avoided. The salar bar is also quite basic, but the chinese, italian, french/quebec and comfort food can be pretty tasty. On a weekend you have to go early cause there is always line ups up to 30 minutes (some people say even longer). The staff is pretty friendly and the atmosphere is very nice as well for a family outing read more

I will definitely be honest about this....the selection is fantastic! they have everything you could think of ~ EXCEPT for Caribbean food that I love so much! that is a major downer....also and most importantly, the food is BLAND. It lacks flavor...and i don't mean just 1 thing, I have tried many of the items they carry and most of which is bland to my taste buds. I do not really recommend it....however you can go there and try it out yourself..... read more

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Travel the world over and enjoy worldly cuisines in our unique and original setting. Observe our chefs preparing the vast selection of culinary delights right before you! Fresh, Bilingual service. read more

I wouldn't feed this food to my dog. I'm not even sure where to start. This place used to be amazing years ago. I felt horrible for wasting food but it was just not edible! The sauce for the chicken balls tasted like cough sirup. The Roast Beef was just not cooked. It was raw. I had to ask the cook to grill it (he even gave me a weird look because of it). How can you mess up wonton soup? WONTON SOUP!!! I make it from scratch at home! I have no words for what I just experienced. Don't waste your money at this place. read more

This is no fine dining, but if you're traveling with a tour group or a large, fussy crowd, this is your best bet. We were a group of 20 people and they served us very well. As for the food, the selection here is pretty solid. There are lots of vegetables and meats that were fresh. Nothing seemed old or "recycled". Vegetarians here need not go hungry. CLEANINESS: The entire building seemed pretty clean; I could see staff sweeping and wiping even during the busy hours. Plates and utensils were in good shape too. DESSERTS: The wine-soaked pears were absolutely delectable and I was impressed to see that there were even a few class Quebecois desserts that I'd never had before. Great place for a large group, but nothing I'd come here for on my own. read more

I went to this place at least 15 times, and I love it. Have a very wide variety of food from all over the world and a magnificent place (especially the second floor). In all my visits I only got 1 rude waiter, the rest were very friendly and professional. I have never experienced shortage of food, chefs usually refill the dishes way before they're empty. I especially like their deserts, it's might be the reason why I go there so often. Reservations are available but usually unnecessary. Overall, Excellent. Definitely would recommend. I just wish if they have a branch in Ottawa. read more

Well, the best thing I can say is it's edible. Even by buffet standards, most of the dishes are mediocre. The variety is impressive, but everything is quite bland, often overcooked and dry. The foreign dishes in particular, well I don't think these cooks have ever boarded a plane, because the flavour profile is squarely Canadian. The decor is extremely tacky, and there is a big staircase in the middle of the dining area. Who ever thought it would be a good idea to have hundreds of people walking up stairs with heaping plates... I often use "Gatineau" as a pejorative term (from before the amalgamation), and this place is 110% Gatineau. Cheap, tacky, bland, kids running around everywhere. The best thing I can say about this place is that it's slightly less atrocious than the chinese buffet down the street. read more

First time here for lunch only. I hear the dinner is better. Big place lots of seating including an upstairs. Lots of free parking. Food wise I've had better. The scrambled eggs were hard and tasted fake. The Chinese food was nothing close to the real deal. I found the dessert selections lacking and there was really no fresh fruit to pick from. If and when Mandarin buffets start opening around here these sub par places will unfortunately be uncompetitive. Like in mentioned I hear the dinner is better. Review is only for lunch. read more

The smoked meat was very good, so were the mussels. The clam chowder was disappointing (runny and with sand when chewing on the clams). The creme brûlée was not good at all. read more

Buffet des Continents - Buffets Near Me - Gatineau, Quebec

I love me my buffets! This place has a great selection! I have been quite a few times now and it is wonderful! The outside look of the place looks very modern and big! However you don't realize how big until you enter the doors right when you walk in it seems like a palace ! It is just has a gorgeous interior ! I honestly do feel like I'm visiting the different continents ! The food selection is vast! From seafood to crepes to chicken dinner to Chinese ! Etc.... The quality of the food isn't perfect ! It is delicious however if you want the real authentic dish you'll have to visit its respective continent lol! The service was very nice and organized! They get a lot of people so it is important to be just that! Busy being said keep in mind it is a loud restaurant but what buffet doesn't have a crowd right? Check it out I personally love how even dessert is bottomless ;) awwwww yeah! read more