Apparently seniors aren't valued enough to serve white meat fried chicken....the fried chicken tray was filled with THIGHS. Thighs only. By the time I left, there were still only thighs in the serving tray. Not happy. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Every single piece is a thigh. - American Near Me - Lufkin, Texas

I will not eat here. I went and grabbed a plate, and filled it with food. Came back to the table where I found a rock next to my silverware on the table. There was food in the floor and it was very dirty. I will not recommend this place ever. read more

What can you say about a buffet? What can you say about a national chain buffet? You get what you pay for essentially. Find out what "specialties" they will have on the buffet before coming. Right now it was ribs and wings. If you are not too picky about rib moisture, then all you can eat ribs will be right up your alley. All you can eat wings is always a win. They only have 3 flavors (hot, bbq of sorts, lemon pepper of sorts). Besides the specialties, you will always have steak, extensive salad bar, fish (baked and fried), multiple sides and multiple desserts. This particular location has an Icee machine with 3 flavors. It is Golden Corral, nothing more, nothing less. You get someone refilling drinks and removing plates in a pretty spacious and chill environment. Go there for abundance of food and not necessarily for taste, and you'll enjoy yourself. read more

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I went yesterday at 3:27 December 23, 2025 which is the best time to get senior discount a take advantage of dinner item till 4:00 .They gave me the $11.95 senior price but charged me for my ice tea that should have been free and was told because I did not get there until 3:27 which is the time designated on their website! Not 4:00 as listed on their web site. It wasn't about the charge for the tea. I left my server $3.00 tip! It was the principal of the thing and being talked to me like I was slow or too old to understand the rule they broke. The manager should be up on the rules to avoid treating the people that pay their salary Ugly .mRefer to the website for the best time to go to Golden Corral in Lufkin Texas. $3.19 charge for tea lost them my business and I hope anyone else that reads this! WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT ..........???? read more

Clean, friendly staff and food was delicious! Had a terrible experience at restaurant across the road, glad we did because we couldn't have asked for a better experience and food! Definitely will be back! read more

one of the better golden corral buffets i have ever been too!. Very clean and delicious. Everything is very fresh. Service was great and they were on top of making sure everything was super fresh read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - lufkin - American Near Me - Lufkin, Texas

I recently went there on a Saturday. It was super crowded but everything went well the lady who waited on our table, was Amazing.

Overall good experience. The lady gave me the wrong drink on a refill, but that's nothing! They charge more at night and on weekends so be prepared. No matter how much you can eat, you will not put in a dent in their business. It's really UNLIMITED food!! The ice cream was the only thing I couldn't finish.. it just had no taste to it. Everything else was pretty good! My only regret is that I couldn't try everything! read more

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I am from Lufkin but live in Houston now. I will not eat at any other Golden Corral other than the one in Lufkin. Their food is southern comfort food and always fresh. My grandparents are in their late 80's and they go in there almost every day and are treated as family. This place is amazing. read more

This place is a scam, they lie about their prices, $40 for two people?! That's fucking ridiculous, me and my wife will NEVER go back, 0 stars read more

Outstanding food. Fried chicken okra fish shrimp greens beans fruit salad bbq ribs yeast rolls and desert. Wow peach pie. Clean and super service. read more

Last time I go during lunch. Apparently this placebis only worth going to during dinner. Almost nothing appetizing on the line.

Think this is the type of place, that it depends on the time you go. I think weekends are the best. They get five stars Food it great Desserts are fantastic Great service Clean! Good price for a buffet. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - My wife's 2nd plate!! - American Near Me - Lufkin, Texas

So......every item we wanted they were conviently not selling anymore....there were items not even out bit had a lable. Many things lacked flavor. Or way over cooked. Definatly not worth the almost 60.00 we spent. Not including the tip. If Rays food court was open we wohld have went there. This will be our last visit to Golden cor- nasty!!!! Not worth $$$$$$they charge... id rather eat mc donalds. The slice of pie i had was good...for a frozen pie. The best thing .Sold out of prime rib its only 5pm.. seriouly...then brisket...then pizza. Thenn.... other items... unimpressed,not happy about spending 2 tanks of gas to take my family out for Easter dinner. I dont mind spending the money if it is worth it.. this ... is not. My 16 year old can vook better and thats not sayi g much. I can not believe you are open for a holiday and didnot order the propper menue items ordered. I must say although i didnot try it the salad bar area looked fresh and clean, there wete no ribs!! Just apawld...Not serving what is promosed is just nerve racking.. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - 2of these items were available - American Near Me - Lufkin, Texas

Doesn't wash the plates and utensils well there were bits of food still on the utensil. Horrible sanitation needs to be supervised more.

America's best Golden Corral in all it's franchise. We have been to many Golden Corral Buffets and the one in Lufkin, TX is the best! The visits there have been numerous over the years and the quality is consistent. The manager is usually visible working the grill, greeting the diners, carrying plates or glasses when needed and always checking for quality. It is very clean and they have kept their end of the bargain with the Covid restrictions that are in place. Best of all, we love the food that is offered. read more

The sirloin ,fries ,chicken tenders,fish and shrimp and the cheesy Smokey potatoes were amazing what I didn't like was the cocktail sauce and macronie and cheese and rice also the pizza was still dougy.when I wanted some a1 sauce I waited for the waitress for over 5minutes. After I failed to catch her attention I got my self up and got me some al sauce and tobasico. When my cup was emptied the waitress was flirting with another worker and I kept trying to get her attention and failed again if it wasn't for the new guest that arrived she rushed over and then got me a refill. Ice cream lady was nice .like awesomely nice. I got my fat self 2 bowls of ice cream and a seconds with. Out her not rushing over . They didn't have the ribs that were advertised . I would like a refund for 3adults . I didn't even go to the bathroom so I cannot comment that. Very dis pleasd!!!! read more

I generally go to a Golden Coral expecting edible food on the pricier side. Key word, edible, it will keep me alive, but if I were stuck in the Amazon, I'd probably go on ahead and hunt the local wildlife and eat it raw. This Golden Coral surprised me greatly. The food on the day we went was absolutely amazing. It reminded me of family home cooking. The food was perfectly seasoned and I regret the fact that I only ate enough to feed one army and not two. The wait staff were all friendly and our waitress was very responsive and quick. She was friendly and was always actively looking out for our needs even when we didn't know it was a need. I would definitely go back and if you've not gone, you are missing out on some very good food. read more

Mothers Day food was fresh prince is competitive for a buffet a variety of foods American, Mexican and southern also Italian read more

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Stopped in on the way home from Lufkin to Humble. Restaurant was clean, staff was friendly, food options were plentiful. Food was good and fresh. Bathroom (men's) was clean and kept up. Met the regional manager, super nice guy. We'll be back on our way back to Lufkin when we return. read more

Steak was thick, tender and good. Staff was friendly. Place was clean. Food was fresh.

Had very good tasting food out today and the service was very friendly, and even stayed and talked with us. However we walked in to see that Golden Corral supports the military and disabled veterans and I was kinda disappointed they didn't have military or veteran discount. Not a humongous deal breaker. read more

My husband and i had dinner just after 4 o'clock and the restaurant hadn't got too busy with the dinner crowd yet. The buffet was fresh and well stocked with food. I had a perfect medium rare steak and some fried shrino. The vegetables weren't over cooked like what usually happens at most buffets. The desert bar was also well stocked with tasty and eye appealing pies, cakes, cookies, cobblers and multiple items to dip in the chocolate fountain. Our server was very attentive to keep our drinks filled. Over all it was a good experience. read more

I'm not sure anyone should be allowed to eat at this place. I sat at my table and a roach crawled across the table. It's not hard to cook a heat and eat style meal, but keeping clean is a must. I took a photo of the roach as it crawled down the wooden pillar, we sat in front of the desert bar. I would be cautious of eating here, you might just get sick. On a side note, I have been asked to verify this "supposed roach". Since that person has seen the roach in picture form, I felt obliged to share it with everyone here as well. I have this picture and I will be posted again soon on my website, check the profile. read more

Great place for family dining with younger kids since they're able to eat quickly. The food choices are great for kids AND adults and the food is great for being a buffet. Definitely a place to go! read more

Food quality was good, flavored nicely with ample selection. First impression walking was not as favorable due to dirty appearance of entryway. Cashier both is cramped and not inviting. Dining rooms need a serious cleansing. Tables were clean however touch surfaces need attention,ie chair backs, napkin boxes and floors. Overall experience was fair, I enjoyed meal but would better appreciate a higher level of cleanliness. B+ read more

I've been to many Golden Corrals around hthe country and this was the only one that gave us a long term food poisoning instead of a quick one. read more

This place has a free buffet for veterans on veterans' day but they require no identification for Veterans' Day. It looks like there is a line twice around the building on this day. It is good they provide a thank you for Vets but I am guessing about l/3 of those people standing in line are NOT vets. On Vet's Day for us, its another restaurant for sure. read more

This place was delicious. Good customer service and a good selection of food. It was a little pricy for us but we made it worth it! Selection has gone down a bit, no wings :/ but everything else was great. The food was good quality and filling. read more

We went for the Thanksgiving Day Buffet and it was wonderful!!!! The staff were amazing, the food was hot & tasted great, and the place was clean!!!! It was busy, but not in a bad way. You could tell that the management and staff had it all very well organized. I had not one complaint. $68 + generous tip for 4 adults was totally worth it. Looking forward to more meals at this location especially for holidays. read more

My Husband and I decided to go out for dinner this evening and we had decided to go to another restaurant here in Lufkin. I said to my husband, " remember how good the food was at Golden Coral when we were there a few days ago?" He answered yes and said let's go there again. I love fried chicken, and especially right out of the fryer. My husband loves steak and shrimp. They keep the food trays filled with fresh hot food and rolls. My first plate was full of fresh fruit and cottage cheese. Mmmm so cold and good. Then I headed straight for the fried chicken. Delicious !! I just love having so much to choose from. This restaurant has always been very clean, and the staff works very hard to make it a wonderful experience. Thanks, Golden Coral for another GREAT meal. read more

Unbelievable buffet for the price and the staff is outstanding! Gotta be (one of) the best Golden Corral in the country. Their breakfast (only on Saturday and Sunday mornings) has me hooked; Bibi is there to prepare your eggs however you want them (she starts in mine when she sees me come in the door). Their staff is tops; just about everyone had been there for years. read more

This place is nasty. Floors are dirty. Kids sticking fingers in everything. You wait5 minutes on a steak only to get a 3rd of it. They have bugs. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I have seen low class Chinese restaurants that are cleaner than this place. Dirty plates. Dirty silverware. They run you through like cattle. Yuck! read more