Delicious home-style cooking. Buffet loaded with…read moremouth-watering food, salads, & desserts. Friendly atmosphere. Great service! A favorite for over 10 years!

A Southern Buffet Done Right!…read more If you're ever in Colquitt, GA, make it a point to stop by Moby Dick's! This place is the real deal when it comes to classic Southern comfort food served buffet-style. The catfish was perfectly seasoned and fried to golden crispiness--truly some of the best I've had. The carving station was a standout, offering freshly sliced meat that was both tender and flavorful. The vegetables were home-cooked and tasted just like grandma used to make--creamy mac and cheese, seasoned greens, and more. The dessert bar? Absolutely to die for. I had the peach cobbler and it was warm, gooey, and full of flavor--just the way it should be. The atmosphere was lively and a bit noisy, but that's just part of the charm. It's a very family-oriented spot with self-seating and pay-at-the-front service. Everyone was kind, helpful, and kept things moving smoothly. Highly recommend if you're craving Southern hospitality and a full belly. I'll definitely be back!

Good food, best fried chicken I have tasted. Their baked chicken is also good. Plenty of food…read morechoices. You want a good buffet...go to Ricky's.

Really enjoyed this buffet. Quaint and nondescript location that more than makes up for that with…read moregreat food. For $15.00 a person, the value is super. Steaks, pot roast, fried chicken and so much more. The waitress was fabulous and very attentive. Will definitely be back again.

Golly I freaking love this place! Their French toast is the best ever! So kind, efficient and very…read morefriendly I live in Panama City Florida and when we travel to Georgia I must stop at Barbs Today was my 2nd time and def not the last! Looking for incredible down home southern style food This is a must Great job to the kindest sweet little restaurant

The service here is a little weird and jarring at first. I hadn't gone more than 10 feet through…read morethe door when I was asked "What'll you have to drink?" You just have to know the procedure, but it wasn't only me, a Northerner whose brain hadn't yet fully recalibrated for the local accent. Locals were confused too. Procedure is this: tell them your drink preference (I had water), pick up a tray, put it on the counter, pick out a main, three sides, a dessert, slide it down to the register, pay, and take it to your table. At that point do you begin eating? No! Remove your items from the tray and they come by and pick it up. Now begin! You may be thinking "Soup Nazi" from Seinfeld but I assure you it didn't feel that way. Just the quirky way they run the place. The waitress did warm up after I was there a while, came over to ask where I was from, etc. And to try to convince me to come back for breakfast! This is cafeteria style, with everything prepared ahead of time and kept warm on steam trays. So how do they keep that fried chicken so crunchy and delicious? Perhaps the best I've ever had, the batter so crunchy you could probably hear me eating from another room, assertively peppery, the large leg and thigh pieces perfectly cooked and juicy. (White meat also available.) My sides were lima beans, turnip greens, and yams. The highlight was the yams: super sweet but not in a bad way, balanced by good seasonings. The beans were fine, a bit salty. The only disappointment were the turnip greens, too finely chopped and overcooked. The portion sizes were decent. Also included is corn bread. Two choices: baked or fried. Never heard of fried so I tried that. Interesting but a little chewy and not so much corn flavor; next time I'd get the baked. Finishing this rather large lunch was a challenge for me but I managed, while taking in the local ambience. I saved the dessert for later. Dessert? Yes. I was also asked on ordering what I wanted for dessert. The only one that appealed was the red velvet cake (the others were a cobbler and bread pudding) so I got that. I assumed it was included but when I paid I saw it was not. $4; no big deal. It didn't look that good, a thin 1 inch slice tightly shrink wrapped on a paper plate. Looks were deceiving. The first time I actually liked red velvet cake, a light crumbly texture and cream cheese frosting that tasted of more than sugar. With the amount of frosting this tiny slice was quite filling and I'm glad it wasn't larger. All this for a little over $21. I think this was including tip but I'm not positive. Either way, great deal!

Nice location, lots of parking - in on a Saturday for lunch at noon. Lots of seating tables and…read morestaff. Seated quickly and drink orders taken. Clean and wow lots of dishes as well as Sushi and hibachi grill area. Various ice cream selections Hot and fresh and they refilled dishes timely. Wasn't too crowded even though it was a home game Sat.

ABOUT TIME FOR CHOW TIME | I am not a buffet girly, at least not anymore. I just can't eat my…read moremoney's worth like I could when I was younger and it felt like my stomach was a bottomless pit. However, with restaurant prices rising the way they have been, I'm not mad at Chow Time at all. I appreciated during the first months of re-opening after COVID, gloves and masks were provided (and strictly encouraged). From hibachi to sushi to seafood to hot food to dessert, I don't think you could leave Chow Time hungry. And you're also not going to break the bank and feel like you're not eating your money's worth like you would at a more "luxurious" buffet. While prices have risen over time, I do think it's still remained affordable in a time where eating out has been outrageously overpriced. Definitely great for big groups and picky eaters - Chow Time! Nothing fancy, nothing mind blowing but definitely hits the spot.

Now that's some good eating right there, I tell ya. Simple southern cooking like mamas, grandmas,…read moreaunts and all kinds of kinfolk and friends put on the table and we dig into with gusto. Fried chicken was that simple salt/pepper, flour and fry chicken. Nice crust and tasty moist meat. Macaroni and cheese was about as close to the way my mother used to make it and I enjoyed every bite. A little creaminess with chunks of melted cheddar mixed in. My only complaint would be that the cheese on top was not browned enough for my personal taste. The black eyed peas had onion in them so my wife had to work around the onion but I enjoyed that onion flavor. The peach cobbler was the good stuff and my wife even had some and really enjoyed it. That qualifies as high praise from the picky eater. Now we have to talk about their thin delicate "cornbread". It's so thin it will break into pieces when you pick it up. I suspect this was developed by someone who's favorite part of cornbread is the crusty edges. For those who agree, this paper thin delicacy will be addictive. I know I had plenty and had to resist going back for more. The outside and inside are pretty simple. It is a buffet with multiple meat, vegetable and dessert choices. The service was good. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. The price is good for the delicious food. We will be stopping here pretty regularly now for lunch when we are running up and down US 19. So glad we found them.

I started out eating on Fridays for the seafood it was great the first time I paid $14.99 for a…read morecarryout the second time I paid $16.99 the third time I paid $34.99 for the same thing I would not be going back and I have not went back because I do not like how I was treated Debbie they changed their prices with carryout trays so therefore this is one customer that would not be going I rather go out of town to eat seafood

Southern food classics, wide variety of food at fair prices. Doesn't get any better…read more My only complaint is they do not keep the bourbon street style chicken on the buffet line after 4pm. Other than that, it's a great establishment.

Wanted to try a local restaurant with southern cooked food. We decided to give this one a try and…read moreso glad we did! The restaurant is cozy and inviting. The staff is friendly and provided great service. The prices were amazing, for the amount of food and quality. You go up to the front to order "cafeteria" style. I chose the option of a meat, 2 sides, & dessert for $11. For $3 more you can get the buffet option. I selected the fried chicken, chicken & rice, and turnip greens with banana pudding for my dessert. The meals also came with a slice of corn bread. Everything was warm, fresh, and delicious! I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Amazing ice cream! They are always friendly and you feel…read morelike family from the moment you walk in the door. Very reasonable price for this amount of food, come hungry though!

I have to be honest, I grew up in Albany before moving on to several other cities/states (FL, CA,…read moreUT, NV) and there just isn't much to set the standard for really great restaurants. That said, for the price and given clientele (myself included), this is a good place to go for comfort at comfortable prices. It ain't no salad bar, healthy living kind of place. Ok, understand this is comfort food served buffet style. Got it? If that's your thing, then this is a good place to stop at in Albany. Is it the best comfort food ever? Not a chance. Is it the best buffet ever? Not a chance. Is it the best food in Albany? Not a chance. Was it just what I wanted at a particular time? Yep. Good food as long as you have the right expectations.

Good selection, normal service for this type of restaurant. Prices are higher than place across…read moretown.

The seafood is wonderful. I love seafood and they have a great selection. Go hungry you will love…read moreeverything Nice quiet atmosphere with plenty of seating. They have all kinds of food offered and you can get sushi from the sushi bar. Fresh fruit and deserts also. They have really good tea also.

The food was very cold upon telling the waitress she got the guy and he turned up found out they…read morekeep the buffet set on lower than it should , the shrimp was very cold n chewy service was awful so this is a no go

Been eating here for 35 years not the same people not the same food it is not good no more I was…read moredisappointed will never go back

"If you're looking for delicious Southern home cooking, Jim's Buffet & Grill is the place to go!…read moreEverything tasted fresh, hot, and homemade. The fried chicken and fish was crispy and flavorful, the vegetables were seasoned just right, and there were plenty of options on the buffet for everyone. The dessert selection was the perfect way to end the meal. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Great food, great service, and a warm hometown atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!"

There was a hair in my food. The food was dog shit. I am never coming back. The service was okay…read morebut everything else was awful. The water tasted like it was took from a fish tank. If you are ever looking for a nice meal and see Jim, turn the other way please.