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Lin Buffet & Grill

3.0 (154 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids

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Aaron S.

Christmas Day buffet for $19.99 per person. Fairly average due to quality and flavor of the food. Not bad, just not great. Chicken and broccoli, General Tso, and the lo mein were just not that good...For me... The wife enjoyed the AYCE crab legs and other seafood but wasn't blown away by anything in particular. It's nice that you can have sushi, hibachi, and nearly a very other Chinese food here, but don't expect a gourmet experience. Service was good with waitresses clearing plates and brining drinks and they all seemed nice and friendly. Pretty good value for lunch, and I've enjoyed that here a few times, but I don't see us coming back for dinner. Really nice restaurant with modern decor and fairly clean throughout.

This place doesn't even deserve 1 star. Awful food. Went on Father's Day and saw the sign in the door that said $20.99 for crab legs Father's Day only. Went in and never got a crab legs because they would bring out 5 clusters at a time and they were gone before we got any. Went to check out and refused to pay for crab legs when we didn't get any. Owner refused to allow the normal dinner payment of $17.49 and called the cops on us. Ended up paying and will now take to civil court. They take advantage of people. So we spent $85 on 3 adult buffets and a child for crappy food and no crab legs.‍ My brother paid with card and only wrote on the slip the amount of a normal buffet price and the restaurant ran it for the other price, which is illegal.

Fresh, clean, fully stocked buffet.
Lisa A.

The smell was amazing as we walked in and the restaurant looked spotless! We were driving through and got off the exit when we saw a sign for Gilligan's. Gilligan's didn't appear to be open so we went into the shopping plaza across the street and found this buffet. The buffet was HUGE, with options for everyone - including children. They have a hibachi station and a sushi station, too. The lunch buffet for 2 adults was $25 - can't be beat. And the service was outstanding. As soon as our plate was empty or our drinks were low, fresh plates and full beverages were handed to us immediately. We will definitely go back next time we're in the area!

Them cleaning up all the food at 8pm
Megan P.

Me and my husband usually come here at dinner time (5:30-6pm) occasionally. If you happen to get here past 7:30 pm like we did, don't expect there to be any food, or any food refilled. Personally, when I come to a place that's open until 9 , I also expect the food to be available until 9 , especially at a buffet. Closing it at 8;45 id understand, but like 8:00pm? That's weird. And I'm a very understanding person. Even the restroom wasn't stocked and it was just a little ridiculous. I did mention it nicely to the server, which wasn't her fault, but she basically said nothing about it .

Mushrooms and....Stuff
Eric K.

I had stopped by once before pre-pandemic & remembered it being really good. Stopped by this time for lunch - was fairly busy when I arrived. Thay had many of my favorites, but some were missing. What I did sample was pretty good, although not stupendous. Almost felt a 'you've had enough' vibe when the server dropped of the check after my 17th (actually my 3rd) trip to the buffet ;) If you're in the mood for a buffet, I believe this would be fine, tho' ...but I have a few others I like better...

Meat pie
Jeremy H.

We stopped by for a weekday lunch. $12.99 is OK for lunch but great value for buffet!! I love buffet also because i can just pick and choose what I want and how much I want. I can also sample anything I never or rarely tried before. There were a lot of seafood: baked salmon, whiting, deep fried filet, clams, mussels, all kinds of shrimps. These are dishes you don't generally find on cheaper Asian buffets. Sushi here is a disgrace. You can totally skip it. I didn't try the hibachi. The Red Borscht soup is delish, I had 2 bowls of it. Oh, they have ice cream cups but there is a sign that says if you want to take it with you, it would cost 50 cents. I guess too many people grab them on their way out LOL.

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Our go to for Chinese buffet! Always yummy, always filled and hot! Service is great. Only wish they had more desserts!!

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My favorite Chinese buffet! Has a large variety of Chinese and American food to choose from, plus sushi! Service is good to.

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Food was not great. Not many selections. Some of food provided on buffet were not fresh and hot, i.e. french fries were cold.

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The food is always AMAZING! Today our son wanted to try sushi again & the servicer behind the counter gave him some wonderful suggestions.

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Morning Fuel Mechanicsburg

4.3(41 reviews)
0.1 mi

My Wife and I saw this as a breakfast spot that was highly rated and it didn't disappoint. Firstly,…read moreall of the staff were noticeably friendly and warm. Staff were also on top of things as they brought out drink refills before we needed them. My Wife got the stuffed French toast and she said it was delicious. The French toast was cooked really well and it was loaded a lot of cream cheese and fruit. When I asked my Wife if anything in particular stood out, she said it tasted like it was home made. I went with the baked oatmeal, which had coconut flakes, raisins, cinnamon, and had slices of banana and strawberries. I thought it was pretty tasty, but there are bottles of syrup on each table and drizzling some over it really hit the spot for me. This is definitely a spot that we'd go back to, especially since the is sizable. The menu offered a lot of other options, including crepes, and I feel confident that their other items would also be good.

I've been driving past Morning Fuel on the Carlisle Pike for the last few months. I'm a frequent…read moredriver out that way and every time I passed it, it always looked closed. So I wasn't sure if it was one of those businesses that kind of flopped and nothing had replaced it yet. Alas, I recently found out that it is, in fact, still open. And you know what they say: don't shop on an empty stomach. I was on my way to karns, and I concur. I decided to stop at Morning Fuel so I wouldn't make any hasty purchases while shopping. So I walk in, and the first thing I notice is the music. It's blaring early-2000s-ish rock music. Think Evanescence. Pseudo-angsty music, basically playing at the volume you'd expect in a club. The decor is like a really corny First Watch (live laugh love signage and pictures of measuring cups filled with grains) perhaps with little more edge. And there are straw wrappers and bits of food on the floor, kind of like the Texas Roadhouse peanut situation, except it's not peanuts. Shortly after I was seated, they swept the floor, so I'm assuming it wasn't intentional lol. So, yeah. First Watch on crack? Maybe? First watch's angsty step sibling? First Watch with obnoxiously loud music and a little harder of an edge. And honestly, First Watch and Morning Fuel are part of the same genre. You know what you're getting. And the genre is over priced diner. As far as the food goes, I got the stuffed French toast with blueberry drizzle, and it was really good. It did its job. Nothing spectacular, but a perfectly good breakfast. Overall, I'd say Morning Fuel is pretty average, but these places are kind of a genre unto themselves, and I can see why people like them. It was also a little cheaper than First Watch, which I like but don't really go to. This would not be a recurring haunt for me by any means, but I think it will be for some people. So if you like Evanescence and nu-metal more than you like the Jonas Brothers and other corny folky music, that's what they're playing at Morning Fuel. If you like black floors and a little less of a rustic vibe, that's what Morning Fuel is about. If you like the product that First Watch serves but don't necessarily like the First Watch vibe, you can go to Morning Fuel. Similar kind of product. Packaged differently. Maybe a little cheaper.

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Joy's Grill & Burger House - Joy's Burger

Joy's Grill & Burger House

4.7(92 reviews)
0.6 mi

Joy's Grill & Burger House became a Friday Night Date Night destination during my birthmonth after…read moreI spotted them on social media. I've driven by Joy's a million times and somehow never noticed it before. It's tucked into a busy strip mall and easy to miss if you're not specifically looking for it. Spoiler alert: you should be looking for it. My quest for the evening included both a burger and a chili dog, because they both looked amazing and I wanted the full Joy's experience. My adventure buddy and I arrived around 5pm and I was honestly surprised to see only one other person inside when we walked in. We grabbed a booth by the front door and looked over the menu again to finalize our plan. Since it was our first visit, we decided to order a few things and split them so we could try more. We ordered the loaded chili dog topped with chili, cheese, onions, and mustard ($5.25) and one of the Big Block Burgers -- specifically the Joy's Burger -- which came with grilled onions and mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, LA sauce, Swiss cheese, and fresh cut fries ($12.99). Naturally we added bacon for an extra $0.99 because that felt like the right decision. We also each grabbed a Diet Pepsi (to maintain some illusion of balance) for $2.50 each. Our total came to $25.69 before tip, which felt like a pretty solid deal for a two-person Friday night dinner adventure. The setup at Joy's has a classic old-school diner feel. The grill sits right behind the seating counter so you can watch your food being made, and they mix milkshakes right out front as well. The place is simple and no-frills -- and in my experience, those "keep it simple and do it well" places are often the real heavy hitters. The chili dog came out first, and the first thing I noticed was that this thing was HEAVY. This wasn't your typical skinny hot dog -- it was a full ¼-pound dog absolutely loaded with chili. The flavor reminded me of a Cincinnati-style chili dog and it was really good. The chili was flavorful instead of just decorative, the mustard and onions were balanced perfectly, and the bun did its job without getting in the way. As someone who takes chili dogs very seriously, I have to give Joy's credit for delivering a straightforward, perfectly executed chili dog. Next came the burger and fresh cut fries, and when I say this burger was big, I mean BIG. Two patties tall with all the toppings stacked high. We sliced it in half and immediately dug in. The bacon was perfectly crisp, the mushrooms and Swiss were generous, and the whole thing just tasted like a real, proper burger. Not a chain burger that started life frozen and tastes like it could have been reheated in my microwave at home. This was the kind of burger you picture when you say you're craving a burger. The fries were exactly what you want from fresh-cut fries -- the smaller ones nice and crispy, and the bigger ones crispy on the outside with that soft, fluffy inside. Splitting the chili dog and burger turned out to be the right call. It would have been easy to eat everything solo, but my stomach probably would not have forgiven me later. Our server was super friendly and attentive throughout the visit. While we were there, a few more people came in to eat, but overall it felt relaxed and easy for a Friday evening. Parking is free since Joy's sits in a strip mall, but it can be a little tight because there are several other popular businesses nearby. We were able to find a spot without trouble, but I could see it getting tricky during busier times. If you're looking for solid burgers, legit chili dogs, and an old-school diner vibe, Joy's Grill & Burger House is absolutely worth seeking out -- especially if you're like me and always on the lookout for your next great burger or chili dog adventure.

Sad, tasteless, had the appearance, texture, and, zero flavored patty. Fries were decent, old…read morefashion without all the flour "crap" additive on them. Not bad fore a cheap meal but not filling for wine who's hungry amend definitely not suitable for a "man size" burger. And on the Really sad side about this place is that they have no shame on charging the customers $1.00 for a pickle. Not saying that you're going to get a big pickle, just some pickle slices for the burger, but for an ext4a $1.00. Never going back, will warn others, and generally stay away from businesses that are CHEAP. I mean if they're so broke they need to charge you $1.00 for a few pickle slices then perhaps the actual proteins are cheap and suss. Just saying....

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Joy's Grill & Burger House - Part of the dining room

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Simpson Diner - Menu

Simpson Diner

4.6(10 reviews)
2.5 mi

Hmmm...yeah. Thats about it. This is a very unusually set up restaurant. The inside just gave off…read moreweird vibes. Our booth wasn't even attached to the floor. You entered into a very barren space up front that felt completely unfinished, and then went to the rear of the restaurant in a completely separate room to be sat. In general, the food was ok...but nothing special. It's a diner. There are several of them within just a few miles. There is nothing about this place to set it apart from any of the others...except it is the closest to my house. A few drawbacks: -most of the breakfast meals came with homefries OR toast...not both. And if you wanted to get the potatoes and order a side of toast, it was grossly overpriced. -I received the wrong meal. Turns out the waitress ordered it wrong, wasn't the kitchen's fault. In her defense, she did give me a discount on our bill. -the entire restaurant just had an "unfinished" feel to it. I didn't feel like we were sitting in a dining room. It was just a bit weird to me. Would I go back? Probably...but there are a few diners I like a lot more within a very reasonable distance. It isn't going to be my top choice for sure.

We tried Simpson Diner on Saturday and we were all pleasantly surprised. I had eggs, wheat toast,…read moresausage links, and tater tots with a cup of coffee, spouse had Eggs Benedict with coffee, little one had a waffle with fruit and whipped cream. The service was prompt, friendly, and kind. The suggestions about fruit for the waffle were generous and helpful. It's different to get my little one to eat anything when we go out to eat & adding additional fruit & whipped cream helped get him to try the waffle. He was not happy with the syrup. I'm not sure if maple syrup is an option. Maybe we'll ask about that next time. My eggs were perfectly cooked. The sausage links had a nice flavor & great "snap". The tater tots were crisp on the outside & soft inside. The booths have enough space between them & high enough sides to feel separation between diners and focused into your own party. The floors, seats, and tables were clean & comfortable. The artwork is large & unambiguous- photographs of food. And finally, the coffee is good!

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Ever Grain Brewing

4.1(352 reviews)
0.5 mi
•$$

A nice casual spot with se real options for seating depending on weather…read more We usually Come for the to go beer, but the restaraunt is excellent as well. We typically get the nachos and sandwiches, the brisket one is my personal favorite. Most of the the beers on top are great, but even if you can't find a good one, their cocktails are top notch.

I want to preface this with saying that this place used to be great. They had a seasonal menu…read more(still do) but almost anything you could order was really flavorful and yummy. We used to take the kids here, there was something for everybody and a fun atmosphere. Fast forward a few years and this place has really gone downhill. Three staff was all very young and seemed to be in a rush. OK - we can deal with that, although it wasn't even as crowded as usual on a Sunday night. We ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich (which was listed under handhelds), with the "chilli mango coleslaw" option. We also had a pork belly sandwich and smash burger for our toddler. We weren't given an option to get that medium and wete told "it just comes one way" "because it's smashed". Other restaurants always ask you how you want your burgers even if it's listed as a smash but ok - I can also live with this. The last thing we ordered we a Buffalo chicken wedge salad to share. It ended up being our undoing for the evening and the straw that broke the camels back. The "Nashville" chicken sandwich was a greasy, thin slice of completely unseasoned chicken. It wasn't spicy like it said, it was pretty soft and soggy instead of crunchy, and was totally unsalted. It was worse than when I was doing no salt from a high bp diet post partum. :( the bread fell apart and was sopping wet... I guess from some pickles and lettuce on the bottom of the sandwich? It was anything but handheld and so I ended up just scraping what chicken off I could and leaving the rest. My "chili mango" coleslaw had no mango, no spice, and was just regular plain, unsalted cole slaw. I recieved 2 teaspoons of this in a plastic cup on the side and regretted not ordering the fries instead, which looked to be a good portion size on my husbands entreé. My food order was terrible overall. 0/10 My husband said he liked his sandwich. The fries were a 6/10 because they were crunchy but they were cold. Our kids menu smash burger was all grease, and came well done. Our kid ate a few fries and they were less greasy. 3/10 The worst part of the meal was the salad... The Buffalo chicken was tasty, but the whole salad was onions and sopping in dressing. We then found a black molded rotten tomato and honestly we were sick to our stomachs after that. Like I was insisting the salad at that point and ended up finding that but what else did we already eat that was just totally rotten ?? 2/10 only for the chicken salvaging the flavor for this dish. When we told the waitress that this was distressing, like we came out to get our of the house with our baby and this was the meal (so disappointing) she did not automatically offer to take the rotten salad off the bill. We asked her to please remove it, and to her credit she did so after putting us in an awkward position to have to ask at all. We liked that this place supports local artists. For that, 2 stars For these reasons though above we will not be back here for dinner. Sorry Evergrain, we will miss you!

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Ever Grain Brewing - Bar area

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Ever Grain Brewing - Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

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Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub - Dining Area

Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub

4.6(39 reviews)
2.6 mi
•$$

I had the pleasure of visiting this fine establishment& let me say i definitely will be back! The…read moreambience is very friendly& chill! Definitely was nice to just sit and enjoy the nice atmosphere! The staff was so friendly and so welcoming! Due to it being my first time there, I had many questions, but was met with great answers! With the twin tacos we ordered I also got a Danger Dog! The meat on the tacos was very tender & flavorful! Combined with the Verde Vibes sauce was a wonderful pairing!! The danger dog was cooked perfectly & every bite was building in heat! I definitely will be back to try out more sauces& maybe try that wing challenge! I ended up picking up the Revolutionary sauce featured in hot ones to take home and try!! I will need to try the in house brews! But more of a reason to come back!

Such a hidden gem in downtown Mechanicsburg! Parking is easy lot right across the street! This was…read morea YELP event but I am so happy it brought me in! The owner was alone at first however he was still tentative to the people that were there juggling cooking and getting drink orders! Me and my husband ordered chicken taco, HOT SLICE Pepperoni, mozzarella, marinara, featuring Hot Slice hot sauce, and 4 cheese mac and cheese! The taco was good I didnt get to pick a hot sauce for my taco but that was okay! My husband enjoyed the flatbread I thought it was pretty good as well id get again or try another flatbread next time! The mac and cheese was okay, I am not sure if id get again! All in all it was a great experience with a super nice owner! He holds events there as well that we want to check out there is also beer on tap that he brews and a bar! Id highly recommend checking it out!!

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Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub - Amazing hot sauce selection

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Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub - The sauces and such.

The sauces and such.

Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub - Another view of the Dining area

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