Me and my crew just got done with a long day of field location work and it's dinner time! I know what keeps these guys and one other girl happy, and that a buffet where everybody gets what they want and I don't have to think too had about it. These Chinese buffets even have American food like ribs, fries, pizza and corn on the cob! This Golden Harbor Buffet is bigger than a lot of buffets we've been to. There's a big selection of seafood and sushi. The sushi seems to be rotating and being made faster than some buffet where I don't trust the freshness of the sushi, especially the raw fish stuff. The inside dining is clean and seems organized and the staff is right on the service for the drinks. We all know how buffets work and we just head up to the buffet after checking out what's on line. I do love those Chinese salt and pepper shrimps. They still have the shell on. I'm getting to know this Fresno area a little, this buffet is just across the way from The Texas Roadhouse we just went to. I got everybody fed with out any complaints and that's all good with me. I'd come back here again! read more

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Big restaurant and buffet selection. The service was alright, but they kept the food stocked up. I went on a Tuesday night and it was $30.99 for dinner for an adult. My group was celebrating a graduation and there was plenty of space. The service was alright. I enjoyed the crab legs, shrimp cocktail, seafood, and some sushi. However, the quality was so so. The crab wontons were yummy and probably one of my favorites here. They had a wide variety of foods. I appreciated that they had dessert - fruits, multiple ice cream flavors, a crepe station, and cotton candy! All in all, would come back if I need a buffet in the area. read more

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There's not many Asian-American infused buffet in Fresno. I think by far this place is the best in my opinion. This buffet offers a variety of food including fresh sushi, seafood, teppanyaki and ramen station. It is a very family-friendly environment and the restrooms are well-maintained, clean too. It cost about $73 for 2 adults and a 1 year old for dinner. As soon as you walk in, you pay then wait until a server takes you to a table then after you eat whatever you can! I mainly go for their seafood. crawfish, oysters and sushi then ice cream! I think it's worth it! I highly recommend! read more

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Personally, I am not a fan of buffets. My family decided to give this place a try and I was pretty overwhelmed by their huge selection of food. I really like that there's different stations where you can have teppanyaki or soup made just the way you like it. The dessert area had a cotton candy station and crepe station too! This restaurant was huge and nicely organized. We managed to get here on time before the lunch rush. I was able to see the queue flow out the door! I made a bowl of beef pho. It was alright. The broth was kind of dull. The woman who prepared it for me was great though. She asked me which toppings I would like and was very friendly. I also visited the crepe station. The crepes are made to order and filled with ice cream. I had strawberries on the side to complement it. That was pretty tasty. At the buffet, the sushi was on par with most AYCE sushi. Although, I was surprised to find that they had tamago available. It wasn't too bad but the rice was had a dry texture. I was really excited for the crab legs here, but those were hardly refilled. I was lucky enough to grab a couple at some point though. Overall, this place is good for its price. The selection offers something to satisfy anyone's craving from dim sum, seafood, tacos, enchiladas, pizza, etc. The service is excellent too. Tables are frequently being cleared and servers make sure that cups are always refilled. read more

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Our celebrating party of 11, divided into two groups, arrived separately. Thankfully the request to be seated together was welcomed and accommodated. Buffet payment, drinks and price per person, is paid before being seated. Staff is quick to clear finished plates and bowls while dining. We were all pleased and satisfied with our many trips to the buffet, and we all plan to dine here again. read more

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There aren't many Asian buffets in the area, so this place definitely satisfies a niche craving for me, but I'm hesitant to rate it at 4 stars. I think you have to set appropriate expectations with a buffet, and the biggest strength here is the variety. There's dim sum with things like chicken feet, freshly spun cotton candy, and plenty of other options you don't typically see at buffets. However, when I visited on a Wednesday night, the restaurant was very empty, and I felt like the food wasn't being rotated as frequently as it should have been. That was probably my biggest issue. On the positive side, the restaurant was very clean and well-maintained, and I had no issues with the service. I also appreciated the cleanliness-focused touches, like pre-scooped ice cream and handwashing sinks that you can access without going into the restroom. Overall, I'd come back when I'm craving variety, but I'd temper my expectations regarding freshness and food quality. read more

Only came back because my parents wanted to eat here. This time we came on a Friday evening. All the food looked like it had been sitting there for a while, nothing looked fresh. Things were dried up on the tray warmers. Service was also lacking this time, had to flag someone down to fill waters multiple times. Sushi/sashimi did not taste fresh. I circled a few times overall to see what looked appealing and nothing really stood out to me. I did eat some Cajun seafood boil, pizza, and fries, but nothing was great, it was just something to eat. Still just whatever about this place although again they do have some options to choose from. Lots of Chinese food. They do have a chocolate fountain and a cotton candy/crepe station. read more

Always fresh. Unbelievable selection of food and at a decent price. FROM THE SOUPS TO THE DESSERTS, really good. Do yourself a favor. GO

If the food wasn't hot then it was warm. Which is okay for me. The stir fry was the best read more

Golden Harbor Buffet - Gladys Tellez, Nubia Tellez, Eileen Navarette after we ate half of the restaurant. - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

I came her in Fresno because my cousins mother passed away. We came after her funeral when she was buried. It was really depressing. Exterior was like looking at a hobby lobby, you heard that correct, it was huge. When entering, you get a massive dining hall with a large buffet in the way back with plenty of seats all around. Price per person was about $17 or so. The food quality was kind of average to me. Chinese food like orange chicken, mushroom roots, steam buns, cakes, ice cream pastries but just nothing compared to Las Vegas bacchanal buffet in comparison. The food was delicious, I enjoyed eating the teppanyaki noodles the most. The desserts were not great. A station where you can have ramen noodles was actually not bad. I enjoyed it. Overall, the atmosphere and the teppanyaki was my favorite. The other food was kind of low, the sushi for example had imitation crab, nothing really fresh. But it is an upgrade to most buffets I've been to. Service was great, the servers cleaned up played quickly so people can go up for more food. It is a place I would definitely try if you like teppanyaki or Mongolian grill places especially at the price point per person. read more

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The food variety is excellent and at a good price for what you can get. Especially love the crepe station, it's tasty and satisfying. Overall the place looks a bit old but clean. Would recommend! read more

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Lots of good variety of food the orange chicken was too sweet and the crab legs are fresh AF and yummy

This review is for Lunch on a Monday. I felt that most food items were not fresh. Some item on the sushi side was already bad and tasted rotten. When we go on a weekend lunch food seems more fresh. read more

Quite expensive imo but I went just recently and the food was overall really good. The hosts seemed nice and were always stopping around to pick up dirty dishes and helped anyone who had questions or wanted refills for their drinks. I would say this is one of my top buffets to go to in Fresno not only for the food but for how big and spacious it is. read more

Dined in for lunch gathering with my family around 1 PM and it was super busy. The entire floor was filled with customers hungry. I believe we went on a Sunday and so it was very busy assuming people left church or something else. Service was quite good wasn't very good or extremely good. The staff were attentive and kind constantly asking for dirty plates every 15 minutes or so which I actually didn't enjoy because I felt it was disrupting my conversations. Food was decent, but wasn't the best. I still would come to this buffet anyways they always have a great selection of American and Asian dishes. read more

This very large buffet has been busy every time I've gone and the service is good. Once you check in you can find yourself a seat anywhere and there's almost always enough seating to bring in a bigger party without a reservation. The food is typical buffet fair, I'll be honest, but it's delicious and fresh. One of the few buffets I have actually tried the sushi. My family enjoys the seafood and while I'm not much of a fan I do adore the fried shrimp! Table service can be a bit slow when it's busy, but that's only really important if you need a drink refill and let's be honest, you are NOT going to a Chinese buffet for the Diet Coke. read more

I went on a Sunday around 11/noon, I thought I beat the church crowd or got in after they left, but the place was PACKED. There was only about a ten minute wait though. When I left around 1:55pm, the line was out into the parking lot. $30 adult, $2 fountain drink, $36.45 with tax. I was greeted and sat at my table and my drink was brought out quickly. The tables, silverware, and plates were clean. There is hand sanitizer at the entrance. Next time I'll bring gloves though. It's busy, but not too disorganized, it seems people were going the opposite direction of most buffets, so at times, I couldn't tell if I was cutting in line or not. Everytime I went to get more food, my previous plate was removed and any spills cleaned. Even though there are a ton of people eating and walking around, it's surprisingly not that loud. The food: Grilled Brisket - not tender tastes like a chuck roast (pot roast) Cajun mussels- sweet and spicy Stuffed mushroom-breadcrumbs, flavorful, juicy, sweet earthy Butterflied fried shrimp- crispy and cooked well Hofun - flat noodles, semisweet, al dente, has onions Baby bok choy- tender and crisp, bright and lightly seasoned Pot Roast- savory, semisweet, tender. Better than the brisket (blasphemy) BBQ pork rib- sweet bbq sauce/glaze, kinda dry, but decent Green beans- steamed and sauteed, lightly salted and garlic, cooked well Salmon nigiri- delicate flavor with great rice Shrimp nigiri- clean flavor, mildly sweet shrimp Cheese mussels- sweet, cheesy, tender, plump Tuna Sashimi- firm, tender, not fishy, slightly oceany, clean flavor Grilled steak- nice char, but well done, so chewy and tough Sausage- bright and savory flavor. Kinda tastes like a breakfast sausage. Skin has a good snap to it Pot sticker- ground chicken? golden crust with perfect amount of filling, tender and crisp veggies Grilled calamari- firm and tender, nice char read more

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A lot of entrees to choose from and always filled so you never have to wait. The Grill station is my go to as fresh veges get cooked in front of you with your choice of veges and meat and seasoning. Of course the desert area like the fresh crepes and ice cream go hand in hand. Friendly and helpful staff. Thank you read more

Review #835 2025-006 I've never been to Golden Harbor Buffet whenever I've visited my relatives in Fresno, except for 2 occasions in sadness (post-funeral receptions). Opened pre-COVID-19 5 years ago, GHB serves Chinese, American, Mexican foods with Japanese sushi. The restaurant is located on the west end of West Acres Shopping Center. The dining room is deceptive in size, hiding several private dining spaces, including the large room (seats 150?) that held my beloved Aunt's reception. I selected mostly Chinese dishes. I loved the Chinese Broccoli & filled 1/2 my plate with it along with Steamed Bass (last portion was slightly rubbery), Ho Fun (noodles were overcooked so they're broken), Braised Beef (last portion was a little dry) that I topped with some Chili Oil without dripping onto the Custard Bun (tasty bite of creamy custard) with a 2nd plate of specialty rolls, tuna & salmon nigiris, tamago sushi (fresh Sushi Boy-quality sushi), & bowl of Hot & Sour Soup (yummy but mild "hot" heat). Reusing my sushi plate, I went back for a 2nd round, adding fruits: Honeydew & Pineapple, Mango Pudding & Strawberry Jello, & bowl of Tapioca (mild, watery concoction with clumpy mini tapioca pearls; should be creamy & milky with vanilla/pandan, coconut taste). I washed down my lunch with a well-made Arnold Palmer. 2 stations I didn't try was the Pho/Ramen & Taco. Buffet prices are really affordable for the quantity & quality of food choices! I didn't expect 1 YOs to be charged (how much can they really eat); another posted prices pic 5 years ago & they remained the same -- wowza! Though I'm unsure of the actual price since my cousins took care of the bill. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ We had 1 amazing server handling drinks order & clean-up for most of our lunch; for the turnaround, she was pretty efficient! If the website's prices are accurate, I can imagine Golden Harbor Buffet having parking issues on the weekends. I believe some of the entrees, sides, & desserts (there used to be a chocolate fountain) rotate, I would recommend trying this buffet if you're in the area, & suggest selecting hot foods that are freshly plated or mostly new, not less than half empty ones (been sitting awhile). Buffet Prices (January 2025): Lunch: Regular: $12.99, Senior: $11.99, Child: $2.99 (1 YO) , $4.99 (2-3), $8.99 (4-7), $10.99 (8-10) Dinner: Regular: $16.99, Senior: $15.99, Child: $3.99 (1 YO) , $5.99 (2-3), $10.99 (4-7), $12.99 (8-10) Weekends: $17.99 Drinks (soda, hot tea, coffee): 99¢ Dim Sum: Sponge Cake, Sticky Rice, Shiu Mai, Chicken Feet, Beef Louver, Honeycomb Tripe; Buns: Peach (actually looks like one), Taro, Custard, Twisted Roll Entrees & Sides: Fried Crab, Steamed Chicken & Bass, Braised Beef, Orange Chicken, Stir-Fried Chinese Cauliflower, Green Beans, Ho Fun, Chow Mein, Calamari, Potato Skins, Fries Soups: Shrimp with Vegetables, Hot & Sour, Seafood, Miso Fruits: Honeydew, Mango, Pineapple, Orange, Lemon, Banana Desserts: Puddings: Honeydew, Strawberry, Mango; Strawberry Jello; Ice Cream: Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate, Rainbow Sherbet; Ice Cream Crepe + Cotton Candy station; Rainbow Rice Crispy & Raisin Crisp Treats; Chocolate Cake; Tiramisu; Vanilla Roll; Tapioca; Egg Tarts; Sesame Balls; Fried Donuts read more

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Food quality got worse. Items take forever to get refilled. Terrible to charge a one year old $7.

I've come here on multiple occasions with family! Buffet in general is pricy. Typically busy! Service is alright, could be better but I'm here for the food Lots of good options! This is Chinese cuisine so expect that. I always start my buffet experience with sushi, they have solid enough sushi options! Then for food, I enjoy seafood so I get a lot of their seafood dishes and everything I've had from here has been pretty solid. They also have cotton candy (though not all the time). I enjoy my eats here! read more

Gave this place another try and it's still a no from me. Walked inside and they seemed annoyed I wanted a to go box. It's 9.99 a lb which isn't bad however it's more if you add any seafood. Most of the stuff looked like it had been sitting there so I was very selective. What I got had weird flavors or was dry. The best thing I got were the potstickers which were actually pretty decent. However I got broccoli beef. Dry with super crunch broccoli. I got roast which had the oddest flavor. Boyfriend said it tasted like lotion. I got garlic shrimp and when I got home noticed the shrimp smelled kind of off. I got some dim sum which was all bad. I won't be back again. I have given it 3 tries read more

The food is pretty good. Quality of the crab legs hasn't ever been the best which is upsetting but really all the rest of the food is pretty good. If we could just get some better quality crab legs I'd be happy. All around I'll be coming back though. Not a bad spot to spend a few hours. read more

I will say for the price golden harbor buffet does offer an excellent amount of options that are appetizing. I did enjoy all the food we ate. The service however was poor to almost awful, our waitress never came to our table until we went to the front to ask her for beer refills. The environment in the restaurant didn't feel very welcoming either. I do understand that at buffets it can get hot but when I am sweating due to the heat in the place there is a problem. For the price and the food it is definitely worth a go but don't expect a great service or environment. read more

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It's good but there's a very bad butane gas leak and I mean very bad,I was feeling dizzy,I hope they fix it soon or they might blow up,the smell is about in the area where the rice cooker is,please fix this soon. Thanks read more

If your in the mood for buffet and not sure what to eat this buffet has alot of variety of food to choose from. I ate my money's worth of food since we hardly eat at a buffet. Left the buffet with a full belly. read more

Golden Harbor Buffet - Mongolian Stir Fried noodles from their stir fry section, made fresh by choosing selections of meats and vegetables. - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

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Stopped by for dinner with some local friends because we were told it's the best buffet in the area. It was okay. The options were plenty though the actual quality wasn't anything to be desired. I usually like to try a little of everything when trying out a buffet but I did not at this location. Some of the options just did not look worth it. I did like their little dim sum area with the roast duck. That's probably one option that was different from most Chinese buffets but can totally be missed since it's hidden in a little corner. Service was almost non existent. We ended up getting refills from a busser who we saw having to help the tables around us as well. I get why they have you pay before seating because they've already got your money. No need to provide service. It was annoying and I hope the busser received our cash tip. She ended up disappearing too. read more

Best all you can eat buffet in Fresno. Service here is good , I recommend getting water if it's busy because it will hard to get a refill. But food is really good quality food the cost of the buffet. Ambiance is like any other buffet lots of families and couples. read more

Golden Harbor Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

This place gives "school cafeteria" by how it's set up and how awful the food is . Food is dry and has no flavor. It was very unappetizing for the price of $30 dollars. Wouldn't recommend ‍ read more

It'll be a long time before I come back here. I like coming here on a random weekday for lunch so I don't have to really decide on what to eat. The price, however, keeps creeping up. I decided to bring the kids here on a lazy Saturday to be greeted by a near $90 bill for one adult and two eleven years old children, no drinks. There were a few options here that are generally not here on weekdays, and honestly, the price for me was worth it. The price for the kids, however, was extremely high. read more

Food was great and service was good the buffet restaurant was big. We always come here for buffet and it has never fail me yet. Great food, good service and nice spacious places. read more

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only been here once, but they have a huge variety of food, lots of seafood and probably one of the old-school Chinese buffets that used to have back in the day read more

Do NOT eat here. The service is absolutely terrible. The front lady came to our group accusing that I didn't pay for my son. I understand misunderstanding occur, but she came at us with mad attitude. I didn't make a scene, in fact I laughed it off which calmed her down. The worst though was the seafood. Seriously, I had to ask if they had any fresh raw fish and because the raw ahi on the tray was discolored and dried all around the edges. What was interesting was that when I addressed it to the woman behind the sushi counter, she rolled her eyes at me and pointed to talk to someone else. The other lady said she couldn't change it out and pointed to 2 that she identified as edible. I couldn't take it anymore and said they needed to remove it because I was sure they were breaking a health code. Disgusting!! Absolutely never again...do not eat there. read more

Went there today on a Sunday. Price was $30 per adult. Drinks are an additional $1.99. Food was ok, wasn't as great as stated in the reviews. Fried crab lacks flavor. Egg flower soup was salty. Roasted ducks were old and dry. The only thing I thought was good were the green beans and broccoli, clams and mussels. We have to flagged down a waiter to refill our drinks. We won't be coming back. read more

We love coming here and the food choices are pretty good. Expect long lines and the refills won't come quick enough, but the crepe and ice cream station make up for it. Just ask your hostess or waitress ahead of time for 2 drinks. We just celebrated another event here and it never disappoints. read more

This was the first place we visited in the new year. It was New Year's Day and we were out looking to see what was open and Golden Harbor was one of the few places that were. We were happy about that so we decided to give it a try. The buffet is in a shared lot with plenty of parking so it shouldn't be an issue. When we walked in we were warmly greeted. Why caught my eye was how nice it looked all decorated for Christmas and then I realized how big it was inside. While waiting in line to pay I heard a man order hot tea so when it was our turn I ordered that. Since I was set on eating one of everything I knew tea was the way to go lol! Soothes the stomach, at least I think it does. Anyway! We walked in and were seated on the soup station side. There are so many options! You can create your own noodle stir fry, ramen or enjoy the 3 ready made soups they have like miso and egg drop. They have anything you would normally order at an American Chinese restaurant. I'm talking potstickers, crab Rangoon, butterfly shrimp, coconut shrimp, salmon, chow mein, dim sum, dumplings. Then also sushi, salad bar and crab legs. There is also a dessert station where they have someone making crepes and cotton candy. We tried some of everything but I got a plate of Rangoon cuz they're my favorite and normally at a take-out place I can only afford an order of 3. Here I can have a whole plate of them! They're really good here too. So if you're looking for a good buffet on the north side of town, this is it. Look at the pics and give it a try. Every time we've been since then (2 more times), it's been fresh food and lots of customers. That's how you know it's good! read more

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Very good food options, service as good, always having people check on us, had a great dinner there with my family

My review is just towards customer service, the Asian lady in the front is very rude. I paid $88 dollars for me and my two kids. My son had only one plate, ONE! As we were done eating, she came up to me talking about the chicken thighs and said next time only grab one by one, you waste food. He ate most of the food on his plate and I'm not going to keep getting up to grab one piece of item since it's an all you can eat place. Not how you speak to someone who is paying to eat, over one chicken thigh. I would never come back. read more

Definitely okay! Lines were long when we came at 2pm! You walk in, get on the line on the right to pay, and then move to the left line to be seated. Expect to wait about 10-15 minutes if it's busy. For about $30 a person, I can't say that I'll be coming back here. My mom, on the other hand, really enjoyed Golden Harbor! She absolutely loves seafood, and was fully taking advantage of the fact that this is a buffet. There's a really wide variety of food! Sushi, seafood, pho/ramen, buns, and desserts line each table. Something really nice was the chocolate fountain and also there is an employee that makes crepes and wraps it around a scoop of ice cream for you. Also, cleanliness will always be an issue with buffets because people will mix serving spoons and such. I had an allergic reaction here (this did not bring the rating down in any way btw) but if you have allergies proceed with caution!! read more

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I have been to this place many times, but today will be the last time ever. Most of the hot food was cold from sitting too long, there was flies all in the place, and the worst part is, I found a hair in one of the crab-cakes I was about to put on my plate to eat. I must say this place has downhill. $77 for two people is already crazy because their dinner starts at 2pm in order to stack up profits. If I'm going to pay that much, I at least want the hot food to be hot and for there not be flys and hair on my food. read more