Because the Harvest Buffet at Gun Lake Casino Resort serves hundreds of guests on busy weekend nights, using a whole, bone-in rib roast is too expensive so to mimic the prime rib, they always use a boneless roast or a steamship round (the rear leg of the cow) slow-roast a boneless cut and serve it with au jus. It's always tough and under cooked. NOT PRIME RIB read more

On our way home from a work trip, and we came across this place. Typical casino buffet. Lots of food to choose from. It was all really pretty good. The service was alright. We'd do it again if we happened to be over that way. read more

Everything was old and cold. The crab legs were way overcooked and the meat was hard. Prime rib was either full of fat or very well done. Very expensive for terrible food. I will not go back read more

Harvest Buffet - My piece of prime rib - Buffets Near Me - Wayland, Michigan

Went to the harvest buffet for Christmas Day. I was seriously let down. Ok. It started with a pizza buffet. Only 2 choices and cheesy garlic bread. Then on to Italian. Mozzarella sticks which aren't even Italian, meatballs, sausage and peppers and tri color tortellini floating in a pesto cream sauce. That's not Italian. Then on to Mexican. Taco meat and shredded chicken. That's not Mexican. So let's move on to American. Green beans, mashed potatoes and fried chicken. Really! Didn't even know there was a salad bar and soup. So dessert. All store bought items. Really! Oh and got prime rib that was still mooing. Don't waste your money read more

My expectations were not high, truly. I mean, how high can they be when you are willingly going to a buffet? The food quality was equivalent to food on a cruise/an all inclusive resort in Mexico, but knock it down about 4 levels lower. It was edible, yes. But the food options and quality of food provided; 5/10. With the price per person being $37-ish - 4/10. I believe you are paying for the quantity over the quality, but I truly expected it all to be better. Was slightly disappointed by the food because I was amped. But honestly, should've checked myself before I walked in. Overall, service was good and the vibes were as mid as one would expect. It is, what it is though. My suggestion if you are choosing to consume food at this buffet, is to lower your expectations and focus on the dessert sections (they have ice cream & toppings). read more

When I been their in past, everything tasted homemade, Went there 10-22-25 , it changed , everything tastes like premade from GFS or something . Must of gotten a new Head Chef, not the selection, and nothing tastes homemade , tastes like Golden Coral , won't be going back , rip off for 21.95 for lunch. read more

Prime rib was so very dried out, chicken wings were smothered in buffalo hot sauce and what tasted like an over kill of chili powder. Green beans were cold. Deserts and Asian food were decent however read more

We met there at 830. They close at 10p and nephew was worried food wouldn't be good. I told him to have faith in their food safety protocols. And boy am I glad we went. It wasn't busy, our server gave us a lot of attention and was friendly. All the items we tried were delicious and fresh. The staff behind the counters were also friendly and asked all the right questions about how we wanted our meats or sauces. The place was clean and the decor was pretty and modern. The dessert section was large and even had a sugar free section. The prime rib was beautiful and full of flavor - rare and they had horseradish sauce to go along with it. The fried shrimp was amazing - crispy and big enough for a meaty bite. It was $64 for two of us. read more

A-freakin-maxing. All u can eat crab was not subpar or "discount" crab. It's the best I've had in awhile (and it's something we seek out when not making our own). This was our first trip but will not be our last!! read more

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My husband and I decided to have lunch at Harvest Buffet for our 26th wedding anniversary. We think our last visit may have been before Covid and we had really enjoyed it (I usually think of events that way now; before Covid/during Covid/after Covid). The food on the buffet for lunch today did not taste good at all, and the only reason I gave 2 stars is because the Tres Leches cake I had for dessert was really good. I wish I had thought to take pictures, but I tried something from each cuisine (American, Chinese, Italian, Mexican and Chef's Table). I could not even swallow the mole but thankfully had a napkin handy (the mole was my worst bite of the day). My husband and I tried some of the same foods, but there were things he tried that I did not, and things that I tried that he did not. Neither of us liked the foods we ate and we were in agreement that the dessert was the best part of the meal. We had been shocked when we arrived and there was not a line to get in, because we had anticipated Saturday being a busy day, but after eating the food we now understand why there was low patronage. I just remembered that the olives, cheeses and crackers I had from the Italian antipasto platter was good, so that and the dessert were my favorites from the buffet, but not worth the price of paying for a full buffet meal. read more

The Harvest Buffet is in the Gun Lake Casino. We went on Friday night which is all you can eat crab legs. The food was excellent, the service was awesome. My tip is join the casino club. It is free. We got $5.00 off each our meals. read more

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Not worth the over 3 hour wait. Not worth the food. Not worth the price $50. The only good thing they have is crab legs and they limit you. The other food they have is cold and dry and over seasoned and not worth what they charge. never will ever will I do it again. If you know, you know. You've been warned. It's a sham! I cannot say enough bad things. Although, our serve Steve was exceptional. That's all. read more

Wow! We used to come here all the time and tonight was a complete let down. Came for Saturday night shrimp and prime rib and everything on the buffet was old and burned (especially the pizza section). First prime rib slice of the night we were served the dried end. Even the lettuce for salad was bagged lettuce. Not even cafeteria quality food is being served tonight. We will not be back. read more

Went in with my wife for the 1/2 price senior deal. They said that we needed 200 points on a card to get the deal. We were not interested in gambling so we paid full price. We tasted just about everything. The food was pretty much tasteless. There was a good variety, but nothing that was worthy of a second helping. Even the deserts were blah. Paid way too much for what they offered. Never going back! read more

Giving it a 2 and that's generous. Deb our server was great First bite of anything was garlic bread and butter dropped downy chin and onto my shirt . We'll see if that comes out but it's grease so shirt ruined. Buffet at best was mediocre. Potatoes were thick & gummy. Gravy was runny and watery. Green beans were raw. Chicken wasn't great and turkey was undercooked. The only thing good was the creme brulee. Reservations only and quite frankly I would not return. read more

Harvest Buffet - Bitter from garlic bread on plate- avoid it - Buffets Near Me - Wayland, Michigan

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The Harvest Buffet is located in Gun Lake Casino just south of Grand Rapids. They have a shuttle bus that will take you from GR (and Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, East Lansing, Jackson, Lansing, Portage, and Portland!) to the casino which is really nice. My boyfriend and I stopped here on our way back into town on a Sunday evening for some crab legs! We usually go to Firekeepers for the crab leg / prime rib buffet on special occasions, but this is much closer and definitely just as good. The buffet area seats 300 people and is nicely decorated with lots of stained glass installations. We have never had to wait but might be going at off times. The buffet prices are listed on their website but when we went in July 2018 it was $25.99 per person for their specialty crab legs and comfort food buffet. I'm not sure what the comfort food part was since all the other items were the typical buffet dishes, but all I really cared about were the crab legs! If you've been to the buffet at Firekeepers casino, it's very similar in terms of quality. I think the Harvest buffet is a bit bigger with more variety. Selections include American (fried chicken), Italian (pizza & pasta), Asian (stir fry, Chinese food), Mexican (tacos), and lots of desserts! They did have prime rib on Sunday when we went too. The crab legs were cooked really well and easy to get out of the shell. The other food I tried was all at the correct temperature (important for a buffet!) and pretty tasty. The only complaint is that everything seems pretty over salted, which I find to be true of most buffets save for those in Vegas. Everyone working there was really friendly and our plates were removed quickly, waters refilled, etc. I will definitely be back for some crab legs on our next anniversary or special occasion. read more

Harvest Buffet - Crab legs from the buffet - Buffets Near Me - Wayland, Michigan

Casino buffet? More like casin-yes buffet! Amiright? Gun Lake Casino's Harvest Buffet presents the intersection of experience and food. The casino is attractive, smartly finished and much less foreboding than Vegas' gigantic caverns. Every surface was immaculate, polished and appeared brand new. Likewise the staff was immaculate, polished, friendly and helpful. Not a single thread or mote dotted the dark carpeting. Harvest Buffet is in the back corner. It is brightly lit, high ceilinged and hospital clean. The globular (thanks again thesaurus.com) hanging lamps are engineered works of art. A battalion of white jacketed staff serve up food representing several cuisines. Cost is quite reasonable, especially considering you could plop down at 11:30 am and eat yourself into a coma- though the attentive staff would check on you long before having to dial 911. The dessert section is its own island, one Gilligan and the castaways would never want to escape. Try one of the sugar free pies; I was doubtful too- what's the point of sugarless dessert?- but the natural fruit sweetness carries it. You may as well ask for a dozen of the creme brulet and save yourself the steps. Not a single staff rolled eyes serving and reserving, giving only kind words and smiles. The food itself is good. Fresh, and served from neat as pin work stations. But clearly mass produced for efficient mass consumption. Overall a good value, and absolutely save room for desert. read more

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I'm writing this super long review in so much detail because I have time. Why? Because I'm currently in the bathroom sick and I have time to now reflect on my dinner that caused me to feel this sick. Was it the crab? Probably as it had a strange flavor even when I got the "good" batches. That was one of the grossest dinners I've had in years. In short, the staff was very nice. But it appears they are asking very young cooks to do way to many things and as a result, the food is not up to par. Think hospital cafeteria quality for $55 a person. It's a shame as this has potential but they decided to go cheap by likely hiring fewer staff, younger staff with less experience to do more work with less quality food. So be nice to the staff but avoid this place if you want to avoid feeling I'll. Long story so if you just want the food info, scroll down to "THE FOOD". Met with family this evening for a crab buffet. After tip, taxes, and non alcoholic drinks the total came to $255 (with a $20 tip which yes is low for a server but they just bus the table and refill water as we usually tip 30%. But don't worry after a refund cause the server was awesome, I left an extra $30 tip!). Anywho $255 is a heck of a lot for a crab dinner for 4. Not shocking, it was snow crab or at least that's how it looked which is the cheaper crab. Before we even entered, there was a bizarre smell coming from the restaurant. I've worked in several restaurant over the years through high school and college and could not place this smell. Think fishy-crabby-smoky-dirty-fried meets a kind of body odor smell. Not a good start but hey, it could be just the patrons and a weird mix of buffet food I get it (maybe). So first, the staff was very nice. My father in law ended up coming late after I had bought dinner for us all. He never ended up getting food. I planned to just deal with losing that money but they actually refunded it as the server told their boss they noticed he never ate. What a server! THE FOOD: First round, we got crab legs. They were good portions and looked good but were sadly over cooked and tasted freezer burned. Shame. The cooks were nice and replaced them. Some batches were better than others. My guess is too much work and not enough cooks. Then we tried the prime rib. Not bad, okay cut of beef. The horseradish sauce tasted like mayo with little to no horseradish, and everything else was full of butter or grease. Green beans? Full of butter. Pizza? Dripping with grease. The crème brûlée had next to no flavor. Mashed potatoes had a crust over the outside with a different color. They were real potatoes (dirty how I like) but had been sitting. So why complain? Honestly? If this was a wedding I wouldn't care. If this was a night out for $20 I would care too much. But for $255 for 4 people, come on. read more

Came for the crab legs! We were not disappointed. They had a lot of options with various ethnicities (Italian, Mexican, Asian, etc) also salad and great dessert options. Totally worth the $30. Out server was very attentive and filled our drinks when needed. read more

Harvest Buffet - Entrance - Buffets Near Me - Wayland, Michigan

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We came here for the crab legs and prime rib dinner! 5 stars for that. 3 stars for all of the other food. Average: 4 stars. After a few hands at blackjack (just to barely scratch our casino itch), we headed to the buffet line which was about 40 people deep at 7pm on a Friday night. It surprisingly moved fairly quickly which awed me because I spend at least an hour or two at buffets to get my money's worth :) Don't forget to scan your players card to get $3 off the dinner buffet - per person! Our host was amazing! She got my husband and I a 4 person table 2 down from the crab legs and prime rib stations, right next to the bathroom, and also right across from the servers station. This is a prime location because of the amount of hand washing that's involved with eating crab legs. This also meant that our crab shells were continuously being cleared by the servers while we ate. Also, we heard another server lay claim to the table next to us for her regulars! We were well taken care of! I liked that someone tonged us our crab legs to prevent fights and also to prevent a line which hardly ever occurred. There was never a wait for me to get them - always fully stocked with freshly steamed legs. They were all super meaty and delicious! Moist and perfectly salty. I ate 2 sets of legs (4 total racks). The clarified butter was also delicious - be careful pouring it out because the plastic ramekins aren't insulated. I didn't try the prime rib, but my husband said it was also great - weird that they didn't have horse radish. His piece looked perfectly medium rare with about an inch of fat. Between crab leg plates, I sampled the other cuisine, which ended being a disappointing belly filler. The offerings included Asian, American, Italian, Mexican, and a salad/fruit bar. There were about 3-4 dishes per station. 1. Lo mein: spicy, but good and full of veggies. 2. Green bean gratin: tender, young beans. 3. Chicken penne: standard. 4. Seafood medley: Had shrimp (mini), squid (too squishy and not seasoned), scallops (mini, good). Then....dessert! We grabbed the creme brûlée which just came out and was still warm - oh so good. I could eat the brûlée on its own! We also each got an ice cream sundae from the loaded bar. They even had a signature flavor: up north gun lake something. I don't remember the name but it was long. We asked our ice cream counter server what it was and she described it like Cinnamon Toast Crunch milk made into ice cream - my favorite cereal! It tasted exactly like that! Overall, the Harvest Buffet was clean, food was always stocked and warm, service kept our shells cleared and drinks filled, and the decor was bright and modern. I'd definitely come back just for the crab legs! My only complaint was that the tables were too tall. Or maybe the chairs were too short for the tables. Or maybe, I'm just too short :) read more

Harvest Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Wayland, Michigan

Went on a Sunday, great deal to get AYCE crab legs for $26 (with players card with active points). Crab legs were tasty with a hint of sweetness and easy to crack and get meat out. I didn't opt for the lobster tails for the extra $10 but may consider next time. The prime rib was a bit too salty for me but seemed to be pretty popular with a lot of people there. My wife and I enjoyed the shrimp, fried chicken and fried fish more. The meat in the Mexican station was a bit bland. But the breakfast items like waffles, pancakes and french toast were very good. My favorites were the crab legs, breakfast stations, fried foods and dessert. We got there around 12pm and got in pretty quick. But when we left around 2pm there was a pretty big line to get in, probably the after church crowd. Will definitely come back if prices stay the same. read more

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Good selection with tasty entrees, but honestly, at double the price of other buffets, it's quite pricey for what you get. It was good, but not that good. It has always been expensive -but we would still visit every once in a great while for something "different". However, not for $20/person. Maybe if they had crab, but they do not. The atmosphere was clean and friendly. We were a little neglected by our waitress (she disappeared for about a half hour), but she was incredibly friendly and helpful when present. read more

The good: The service in my opinion was above and beyond incredible. Our waitress was extremely friendly and a great conversationalist. We ordered the Lobster Tail on the side which, due to covid, is only 1 piece per order. They were so nice as to buy us another piece each (2 heads in my party). The food was good, and the varieties plentiful. The bad: You will, unfortunately, have to be served instead of regular help your self, due to covid. You will still have to get up, choose the dishes you like, and they will spoon it for you. For big eaters, this might not be ideal. Overall: 5 Star Food taste: 4 star Atmosphere: 4.5 star Service: 5 star read more

We have visited this restaurant three times now. All were special events. Easter, All you can eat crab, etc. The food is not good. I'm serious. It's nothing more than food service like GFS heated and served. The price of $50.00 each warrants much higher quality! I recommend you find another restaurant. read more

We went to Harvest Buffet on Sunday afternoon because they offer crab legs and prime rib. I couldn't be more impressed by the cleanliness of the dining area and the friendliness of the staff. It was pretty cool to be greeted like you actually meant something to the server. The drinks arrived really quickly and we ventured up to the massive buffet area, where there was everything from pizza, to Italian, to seafood, to good home cooked meals, to the prime rib and crab legs. The crab clusters were plentiful and not skimpy in size. There was hot drawn butter galore and a salad bar with tons of options. Desserts are really good, with hand scooped ice cream, pies, and other homemade delights! You can surely find something to take care of that sweet tooth. They really cater to the folks that have a "Courage card", which is for veterans, public safety first responders, etc., because they offer nice discounts on certain days of the week and holidays. We will be back again soon and enjoy! read more

Food was good. Service at the hostess stand very poor. Only one cashier while the other one was only taking elite customers sho were few and far between while the line moved very slow read more

I may be biased because I work at GLC but I love the Buffet! The food is great, the staff are wonderful people and the atmosphere is always fun. read more

Honestly I wouldn't give this one star. The only thing I liked was the sugar free brownies. The prime rib was flavorless. The shrimp was fried shrimp in a sauce, yuck! Their salad buffet is not good. Imo it is not worth the $32 a person. I would not recommend the prime rib buffet or this buffet at all for that matter. But the staff was very friendly and very attentive. read more

Wow, tasty food abounds here, waitress worked hard to make us comfortable The Prime Rib is the bomb, very tender, how many can you eat? Well four " thick steaks Also great desert bar too, yum Coconut Bomb was very good, but so was the cheesecake Whoops there goes my diet read more

I'm not a buffet person at all, but this one is so well run, with such a variety - from the salads to the desserts and everything in between: roast pork, Turkey, steak, shrimp, stir fry. The quality is top notch and the space is large and clean (just have to walk through the casino and its smoke). My fave are the roasts, the pasta, the wide variety of veggies (and the bread pudding with a variety of sauces and toppings!) read more

Harvest Buffet - This only half the panorama of the buffet line. - Buffets Near Me - Wayland, Michigan

I sampled nearly everything on the buffet In an effort to find something delicious. Disappointed! Food was mediocre at best. Service as was great and the restaurant was clean. But the buffet wasn't worth $15 much less the $27 it cost. Avoid read more

harvest buffet is really only worth it to me and my family during crab leg nights. however on crab leg nights batches of crab could be either sweet or salty each time we go. it's almost like a roulette whether or not we're going to get the sweet batch. overall we continue to go. read more

If I could give zero or negative stars, I would!!! We arrived on a Sunday at 12:20. The buffet only had a few tables seated, and no one in line. Literally dozens of empty tables, room for a couple hundred people or more. We were told the earliest we could get in was 3:15 with a reservation. The place was EMPTY!!! We will never go back!!!! How ridiculous!!!! We did read other reviews that mentioned cold food. Now I know why! No one allowed in to eat it while it's hot!!! read more

Against better judgment, took family to Harvest Buffet. Was assured br several prior phone calls to the casino that Pokagon Potawatomi ID was granted a 15% discount. However, cashier would not honor that commitment. OK, not a big deal and except for the cashier, staff was friendly and helpful. The food however, was a totally different story. What wasn't undercooked and raw was dried out and tough. Very little was actually edible. Family was disappointed, and just wanted to fet out of there as quickly as possible. Very much not worth $20 each. Will never go back. This place just can't get it together no matter what. read more

The staff, as always, is wonderful. The food, delightful, hot and a good variety. BUT... no crab legs. We haven't been here in a year because of lockdown...not their fault. But when I made a reservation on Open Table, there were plenty of recent pictures of crab legs even though there was no menu posted. The prime rib was great, but not a substitute. Our taste buds were SO disappointed. We will be back, but hope the crab legs will return also. read more

This place is overpriced for the quality of food. Let's be honest, you've been to a buffet, you know the quality you're getting. This quality of food should get you a buffet right around $15, instead this place runs $20. Pretty lame spread, and clearly sitting out for a while. read more

Went for the crab legs on a Friday the line was long but it moved fast. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The crab legs was hot and sweet just how I like them. We had the add on lobster tail which was a nice size for $6.99. The other food on the buffet was good as well. We will return. read more

Harvest Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Wayland, Michigan

What... The actual f.. the buffet was suppose to be good. Especially for $50 for two (this includes the players discount and beverage)! I'm not picky and I was greatly disappointed. My S.O. is kinda picky and he was greatly disappointed. NOTHING had any flavor that knocked my socks off as I was expecting. Nothing.. I ate from every station to try to find something that rocked my world, again, nothing. Golden Coral or even any Chinese buffet would of been better. Don't get me wrong, friendly staff. A few ppl standing around with their thumbs up their you know what. But Very clean and nicely layed out and presented. Maybe just don't go to dinners there on Tuesdays at 430? Idk. We had $4 food court mall sushi as a snack an hour prior to going so we wouldn't be so hungry we got full off 2 bites when we got to there, that sushi was better than this buffet. 2 stars for cleanliness and nice staff. read more

A great buffet with a wide variety of food to pick from. The buffet was always stocked and the food was warm. My favorite part was the dessert bar, I loved everything I tried! They had breakfast on the sunday I went along with crab legs and other food. It was a bit pricey to me considering I dont eat sea food, so the up pricing due to the crab legs for the day wasnt worth it. But the staff were great and the food I ate was good. Not my favorite casino buffet, but it didnt let me down. If I come back it will be during lunch for a cheaper price. read more

This is my favorite buffet ever!! The best variety I've experienced in a buffet too. Plus all of it is delicious and fresh. I haven't tried anything that I didn't like. The desserts are endless too. Dessert varieties include a Hudsonville ice cream station. My favorite is the Mongolian grill option in the Asian section. You can pick your veggies and then tell them your choice of protein. (Like steak, shrimp, chicken or tofu) Then, they create a sauce to your particular taste and liking. Finally, they cook it for you. After a few minutes you get your own fresh, custom order. I only wish my stomach was bigger when I come because it's all so fantastic! Some days they have specialty items on the buffet like crab legs. The service is excellent here and they always come by to check on you often or refill your drinks. The atmosphere is friendly, inviting and not even smoky from the casino. The bathrooms and restaurant are always clean. I recommend this buffet restaurant to all considering to try it. You will not be disappointed! A++ read more