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    Buffet Star

    3.2 (141 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BUFFET STAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Derrick W.

    I always like going to Buffet star more then any of the other buffets around the area. They always have hot food where as most of the others are kind of cold. Wide variety of different thi gs to eat so there is something for everyone there. Service was very good with this visit as it is with most visits. The ambiance is very welcoming and clean and so is the areas where the food is. Will always go back to this buffet!

    Nikole B.

    The staff were pleasant and kept up with taking plates quickly. So many buffet tables. 5 plus the Mongolian Grill and Sushi station. The Lo Mein and Mei Fun were very tasty. A tiny bit cold but that's to be expected at a buffet. They are constantly up keeping the tables , which is nice. They have a large salad and dessert selection. There is something for everyone; vegetarian , pescatarian and meat eaters. Excellent choice during lent if you're going to eat out. I was not a fan of the olives or the pickles, but that is just a flavor preference. The Eggrolls and Egg Foo Young were delicious. Highly recommend. Quality food and many options with affordable prices. We plan on going back again next week for the dinner buffet.

    Deeeeeeeelicious!
    Jennifer K.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the food quality. I really wasn't expecting much. But everything I tried was wonderful! The bourbon chicken was perfect, tender, flavorful and authentic. The plantains were fantastic! Perfect size and sweet, perfectly caramelized. The chicken wings were amazing!!!! They were tender and crunchy and had been marinated in something wonderful! Turmeric maybe? Not sure but wow were they good. The mini fried donuts in sugar were great! Fluffy and soft! They had an amazing selection! Everything looked great and was well stocked. The place was neat and tidy. Maybe they could dim the lights a bit, it was brighter than Walmart in there. Our server made sure our drinks were never empty and cleared our plates when needed. It was a great value also. Including tip it was only $20 I'll definitely be back! What a great find!

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    Food taste old and just overall bad quality food and restaurant looks dirty. Service is okay.

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    No more steamed crabs. The rest of the menu was substandard. Lifted went to locate Veitnamese restaurant.

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    5 years ago

    Best buffet all around! They have it all! From sushi to Mongolian grill foods as well as a full buffet with seafood! And a salad bar!

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    My favorite Chinese buffet great Mongolian good price alot of options on the buffet can't go wrong

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    The WORST buffet I've ever gone to. If I could give zero stars I would. The two stars are for the hibachi because that's what I enjoyed.

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    Used to be a wonderful buffett to visit. Very overpriced. Decline in quality of food and very unclean to the point of unsanitary.

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