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    Empire Buffet

    2.5 (269 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ken M.

    Those people that give a one or two star expected this AYCE place to be like some fancy place are out of their minds. Lunch is $18 folks. That's the price of a super burrito these days. All these one star review complaining about service or not wanting to tip. It's a buffet for god's sake. Just leave a 10% tip and everyone is happy. The food is not one star so ignore those reviews. The food is very decent for the price. At least I cannot make it any better myself. It is better than Panda Express for sure so if you are willing to pay $14 for a plate at Panda, then this place is 10x better. Their food is pretty fresh from the kitchen and I love their Mongolian grill to get fresh noodles cooked in front of you. Well worth the money for the quality, so five stars is warranted. It ain't the best food but it is very satisfying for the price point and you won't feel ripped off and will definitely leave full for sure.

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    Sakkara C.

    Much better variety and fresher food than NYC buffet in Oakland. I treated myself for my birthday and they were so good , I kind of over ate that day. Lol This was actually my second time eating here.

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    Just ok. Had a lot of choices and we got full. The quality of the food was just ok. Isn't the best buffet but it will do in a pinch.

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    3 months ago

    Waiter asked for more tip at a buffet place where they just take your drink order. Food is boring and bland

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    The server made her tip twice! We asked her to not to give us our full change back, upon her return we got up and asked for more money

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    The food is great. Service is fast and friendly and the place is homely what you expect from a buffet.

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    They charged me more than what was said...seems they added a tip for themselves to the bill without stating anything.. fking scam

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    2 years ago

    There is a wide selection of food. Although we were given drinks that we did not order.

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    Food was decent at best, but so overpriced. An extra 80 dollar charge (original tab was 50) for eating a plate of fries?

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    What differences are the kinds of seafood they offer between lunch and dinner?

    They offer crab for dinner

    Is there a birthday deal? Like birthday person eats free or discounted?? With a group?

    Do they still serve snow crab here?

    The crab is by order only. $19.99/lb with buffet or $27.99/lb w/o buffet. (TBH, I forget the precise price, should be $19+ and $25+ respectively)

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