The guy who greeted us when we came in was very friendly. The food was ok, but many of the dishes were cold as they maybe need to rotate it more frequently. My husband liked the Mongolian pork and spicy chicken. The selection was ok. The service was good, she cleared our plates pretty quickly. The BIGGEST issue my family had was the horrible chairs which were falling apart and EXTREMELY sticky. We refused to sit in a booth as they were dilapidated and looked to have a faux leather with a sticky back just "patched" over the existing deteriorating bench seats. The chairs at the tables were also very dilapidated and crumbling. The chair backs and metal chair frames were sticky. The atmosphere honestly reminded us of an old casino with outdated decor. We read the reviews prior to going and they seemed very positive so we thought we'd give it a try. It cost us just over $60 for my husband, son, and I which we thought reasonable. We collaborated and give 3 stars. read more

I have no words. Absolutely the worst buffet in the area. I found multiple bugs in my food and my daughter ate one by accident. She went home and immediately vomited. The service was meh, they would be nice once and rude the next. The environment was very mediocre. read more

Ehhh food great service tho! Like it's good just not that good. It's either a hit or miss it hits at a specific time and day but it's salty and bland sometimes. read more

Stopped here based on a friends recommendation and it did not disappoint. We came on a Tuesday and we still had so many food options. Great and friendly customer service. Prices are great and my family was able to enjoy our food and sit in one long table. Restaurant and bathrooms were clean. read more

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This place was okay the pictures and looks look better than the actual taste, but the looks of the actual place looks not that good, my son wanted to go on the claw machine and it took my dollar but it was very out of date but so was the 4 quarter machine and it worked so I don't know, service was actually really good they would take our plates with anything on it, last food ehhh most of the meat was not as good than it looked, the shrimp was the best part of the food food, and the fruit was old really hard and the strawberry jello was chewy, the pudding was actually really good, but the soft serve taste like fake sugar disgusting, but all in all the entire place looks ok taste ok and works pretty and yeah still looks disgusting and 2 stars read more

Champion Grill Buffet - The corner had a leak and this is the best way to fix it - Buffets Near Me - Merced, California

This is another Chinese buffet that is underrated the food is good and there is a lot of variety. There is nothing there that I don't like. They even have a seaweed dish that I always love and is hard to find anywhere else. Why anyone would not find the food good here must not know much after Chinese buffets - this is one of the best locally and outdoes Chinese buffets in Modesto and Stockton. read more

Always pretty good. Good AC. Bring the whole family! I'd probably give it 5 Stars. But it's not perfect. There is no perfect place. They are friendly and nice. The TVs always work. Not like the other buffet down the street. read more

Interior is nice and comforting but they don't have too many food options available or they're cold. Love the crepe bar and that the cook your meat in front of you within their area. read more

Variety of food in the buffet area. Friendly staff, plates were picked up from the table in a timely manner. Lots of tables and chairs available to sit. read more

The food was terrible the shrimp made me sick right after threw it up in the bathroom stall did not like it the service was lazy and didn't help at all the atmosphere was terrible lots of children running around and was very noisy. read more

Champion Grill Buffet - I threw up after I ate the shrimp - Buffets Near Me - Merced, California

Never understood what's the hype with this buffet. This is like everyone's to go in town. I have tried many of times to see if I would eventually like it but ever time it's the same outcome. I like how you can sit where ever and self service your own drinks. Sushi was an averaged buffet nothing special. Almost ever food was overcooked. Especially the orange chicken. The first time trying, I thought maybe that day they happened to over fried the orange chicken but after so many visits and it still tasted the same. I realized that's how they make their orange chicken! Hard and rubbery. Chow Mein noodles seems like they definitely got it from the Asian store. Please use egg noodles and noodles the thick orange noodles. read more

The food is fantastic you eat as much as you want it's very clean and nice atmosphere and the waiters and waitresses and cooks they're all very friendly read more

Food and service. The shrimp were still cold in the middle like they pored a frozen bag in the cooker and when they pulled them out they were light brown but still frozen on the inside. Potstickers were the same. Basic low grade dog food served here. read more

Went in with my family right after opening and service was okay. When looking for a booth to sit at, they were all torn up. Maybe invest in having the booths reupholstered? The food was okay. Nothing really stood out to me. Probably won't be frequenting this place but would if it was a little more welcoming. read more

FOOD WAS HORRIBLE worst sushi I've ever had the "hot dishes" were cold and the meat was very salty made me SPIT IT out TWICE will never be coming back service was great though. read more

The food here was so bland and salty all the dishes tasted the same all the meat and chicken were so tough and dried out from sitting there for so long All the "hot dishes" were cold All the fruit was from a can and the desserts looked eerily moist Worst sushi I've ever tried absolutely no flavor in anything read more

Think my BP just spike up from their grilled meat. It was so salty that I had to dip the grilled meat in a soup bowl filled with water to wash it down. All hot food was cold, salty, and not enough spices. Most desserts did not look fresh. Therefore, just get crepes freshly made minus all the desserts cause they look bad. read more

This business doesn't respect its customers by providing torn, worn out benches at the booths and dining tables!!! I understand the reason for low lighting....if you saw what you were earning, you'd leave in a hurry!!! Service was ok, with much attention to removing used plates & undesirable clutter! The food selection was typical Chinese buffet, with additional service for Mongolian or Hibachi and even a made-to-order crepe service. Sunday brunch price was $18/pp. read more

My very first time here and the food tasted like garbage. What disgusts me the most was the fly that I found on the deep fry crab. I literally lost my appetite & refused to eat anymore stuff from their buffet entrees. I only drank soda the rest of the stay. read more

Champion Grill Buffet - Found a fly stuck onto this piece of deep fry crab. This fly looks like it was deep fried along with the crab. - Buffets Near Me - Merced, California

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This place is hit and miss , we came 2 weeks ago and it wasn't bad. We came tonight and the staff was rude, no greeting, much of the food was cold, plates weren't cleared off the table and the music was SUPER loud....it was hard to hold a decent conversation. All the customers tables were full of empty plates and many empty tables were full as well. We used to come here when it was Habachi Grill but then it went down hill. So we stopped coming and when it changed hands we tried again. At first it was great....but it went down hill we hadn't been back in almost 8 months until recently. Will not be coming back. We'll go to China 1 Buffet, they aren't the best but atleast they are decent and consistent. read more

Very basic buffet, food doesn't taste well at all. The service is great and it's roomy but it's not worth it. The sushi is just crab no ahi

3/18/2023, We ate here this evening just to get out of the house for awhile. I'd been here 4 years ago and this place was a dive. They've improved!! The only negative for this evening was I had to ask a waitress not to sweep the carpet of nearby tables while I'm eating. read more

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This place is pretty good. For people wanting fine dining, this isn't your place. For people wanting good tasting food and a wide variety, this might be the place for you. Everything I have tasted is good, fresh, and hot. The orange chicken and pork pot stickers stand out. They have a good variety of seafood, including the crawfish which was also good (not as good as in the south, but very good for central California). I see a lot of low reviews and do t understand them. My experiences (3 times now) have all been good. read more

The food is nasty. The place is dirty. The benches seat torn up. I will never come back here again and it's my first time and I do not recommend it. read more

I will be reporting them tomorrow to the Environmental health-food inspection of Merced county tomorrow morning. You can only imagine how disgusting their kitchen has to be for there to be a roach in the FOOD! I immediately got up and went to the front desk and the man was not even surprised and said "sorry" as he issued a refund. I am beyond disgusted. read more

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Save yourself a trip... this place is garbage Food was cold and I found a dead fly on the watermelon.... The tables are very sticky and it's just not the place to enjoy dinner time. This place does not deserve a star I had no option though read more

Great food selection and atmosphere. Family Friendly. My daughter had a birthday dinner there recently and everyone enjoyed it. Highly recommend! read more

Champion Grill has absolutely lost their minds! First of all, there was a big bottle of round up roach spray right on the hibachi counter- very appetizing. Secondly, the crawfish was discolored and slimy. The worst of all, my 1 year old was eating pineapples and I decided to take a piece and had to spit it out right onto the plate in the middle of the restaurant because how sour it tasted! Do not take your family here! I won't be surprised if my poor baby is up all night sick! read more

There was cockroaches everywhere and inside the food. Very nasty. And the service wasn't great at all. And I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Champion Grill Buffet - Cockroaches - Buffets Near Me - Merced, California

the place is a mess, the chairs are all torn. food made me feel sick last Saturday. i have decided to never return! has really gone down hill. read more

Food is on par with typical Asian buffet. Bathroom could really be cleaned. Door handle is cover in dirt and who know what else. read more

Champion Grill Buffet - Door handle in the men restroom. - Buffets Near Me - Merced, California

Excellent Buffet and location, love the various oriental food selection. Eating at the restaurant last week, my favorites are Mongolian BBQ meat & veg., Hot and Sour Soup, all you can eat Sushi and salt pepper shrimp... Appreciate the delicious food and deserts. Thanks. read more

I know the outside doesn't look like much but the inside and the variety of choices of things to eat really makes up for it. Here I have some delicious orange chicken with some garlic shrimp, mashed potatoes, and potstickers. I personally think the orange chicken is nice and juicy while the mashed potatoes are a bit bland. The garlic shrimp is spicy! The pot stickers are delicious and remind me of my grandmothers. I would recommend this place but add salt to your mashed potatoes! read more

Champion Grill Buffet - Orange chicken (top right) garlic shrimp (bottom right) mashed potatoes (bottom left) potstickers (top left) - Buffets Near Me - Merced, California

Champion grill is a place i go with family quite often. I enjoy their sushi alot. The only downfall is the grill, If you dont tip the cooks prior bbq your meat then you will get your meat nearly all of it burned. It's very disappointing because i spent alot of money constantly coming here with my big family to have this done to my kids. read more

Champion Grill Buffet - My son couldn't even eat any of the 3 pieces of meat due to being that burned. - Buffets Near Me - Merced, California

This place is groooossssssss. nothing, and i mean NOTHING, was fresh. everything tasted like it was frozen or came out of a can. I barely touched any of my food. I get there's not really any fruit in season, but come on. CANNED FRUIT!!???!! lord jesus. just keep it. the chicken nuggets though, not bad. oh and the steamed rice is good. PLUS! they have cotton candy. maybe i'll give them two stars. well i gave them two stars, and had to take one away. this place definitely made me sick as fuck lmao. if you love yourself, don't do it. read more

I went with my hubby last Saturday afternoon. They offered dinner menu. They must have a different cook, all foods were extraaaaa salty. Crabs, shrimp, clams...What a waste of food as i didn't end up eating most of it because it was too salty. Also, it was very stuffy and needed some kind of ventilation. read more

Im not saying the food is 5 stars, but in relation to price and the other Chinese buffets i have gone, it definitely deserves 5 stars, stir the food before serving yourself, great place to go when you are starving read more

New restaurant in town，and i just tried today. No doubt，this is definitely the best buffet in the area. i love their food,so fresh and lots to choose from, especially the grill and sushi.Go try and you'll love it。 read more

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Pros: Easy Access. Same staffs from Hibachi Grill. They just change the name. The restaurant is in perfect location to draw customers in. Cons: food quality, rude staffs, $16.99 per person for $160.00 for 6 people with Military discount. There is definitely something wrong with their calculator. Note. I wonder what happened to the old Hibachi to close down, and they have to change the name to Champion when it's the same staffs. read more

The food is actually pretty good ON Sundays. But their service is pretty bad. They ignore you and walk past you to avoid to help you. Hopefully they fix that problem because if more complaints come out about their bad service or food then they might lose their business. I enjoy buffets so I hope they won't close. They just need to train their employees better I guess, just saying. read more

Champion Grill Buffet - Fruit - Buffets Near Me - Merced, California