I had never heard of this place before my mom saying she wanted to go here on the 4th of July for lunch. The place is huge and has some really nice decor with plenty of seating. My party of 5 was sat in a higher vantage point area so we could really see the hustle and bustle of this place. They took our drinks down right away and we all walked off to grab our plates. I typically learn towards sushi at buffets so I grabbed a couple pieces of yellowtail rolls, cooked salmon and seafood casserole. All of it was super tasty and pretty fresh. When we got to the buffet originally around 12pm it was not very busy but by 1pm the place was filling up fast! I wish I took photos but I was enjoying seeing the fam too much plus all our plates looked wild with the crayfish and hibachi grill items. The afternoon weekend buffet was about $19/pp with a drink and I'd say we all ate our moneys wort read more

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS Lin's Grand Buffet 3955 E. Baseline Road Phoenix, 85042+ Companion and I wanted to try a new Chinese buffet, and Lin's came to mind. We had heard both positives and negatives about it so it was about time to make up my own mind. We arrived at 5:00 and were seated immediately. The buffet looked interesting with about 6 rows of items to peruse. Companion went first and when he returned I got a plate and began my tour. First item on my plate was the seafood boil. Crawdads, shrimp, mussels, corn on cob, potatoes and lots of cajun spice. If it had been hotter it would have been wonderful. Next I started down a row of hotel pans, picking those items that seemed interesting to me. Shrimp in various incarnations, beef and broccoli, pork egg roll, potsticker, sticky pork rib, velveted pepper steak with onions, and a couple of pieces of sushi. The shrimp was nicely cooked and the pepper steak was tender and properly cooked. The sushi was unremarkable and the egg roll was soggy and without merit. The potsticker was nice as was a piece of fried banana. Sanitation in the food areas was excellent with counters being wiped down as needed. I also noted one of the chefs in the Mongolian BBQ area wiping down the tiles on the wall, which was quite impressive. However, not all was great. Food was tepid at best and while I did not have a thermometer with me my estimate was that none of the food was over 100 degrees. The restrooms were a different story. The ladies room was properly clean and appointed with nothing but a few drops of water on the floor by the sink. However, companion went into the men's room and took a picture for me. It could not pass any type of inspection by any person. Normally I would have handed my companion my ultra violet light which I use when checking bathrooms, but why waste the batteries? The place was filthy and the toilets were terrible. No use to stand upon the seat, the crabs in here can jump six feet! Companion remarked that it was disgusting and he forgoed using the facility. Our bill for 2 was $36.11, which is about what other buffet charge, however, I've eaten at much better buffets for this amount. 3 stars read more

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We came to Lin's on July 31st around 5 p.m., and unfortunately, it was one of the worst restaurant experiences we've ever had. First, the restaurant was extremely hot inside. When it's nearly 117 degrees outside in Phoenix, having a properly climate-controlled restaurant is a basic expectation. The young hostess seated us toward the back of the restaurant. I politely asked if we could sit at the corner booth because my autistic daughter does much better when she is able to eat in a quieter area with fewer distractions. I explained the reason when she initially said no, and instead of responding professionally, she angrily tossed the napkins and silverware onto the table, walked away, and began mumbling something in Spanish. The entire interaction was incredibly rude and uncomfortable. As for the food, there was a decent variety, and some of it was okay for typical mass-produced buffet food. However, the dessert bar was extremely disappointing, with very limited options that consisted mostly of cookies and what appeared to be stale cakes. The soup was also terrible. The restaurant itself was filthy and uncomfortably hot, and to make matters worse, every toilet in both the men's and women's restrooms was clogged. That is completely unacceptable and raises serious concerns about the cleanliness and upkeep of the establishment. Overall, this was an absolutely terrible experience from start to finish. Between the heat, cleanliness issues, restroom conditions, poor food quality, and especially the rude treatment from the hostess, we will never be returning. read more

Nov, 2025. My husband really likes the variety of foods on buffets so, when we passed by Lin's Grand Buffet during a recent trip to Phoenix, I knew that we would be going there for lunch. (Looking on-line, Lin's Grand Buffet appears have multiple restaurants in the Phoenix area; we visited the location on E Baseline Rd). This is a gigantic buffet, both in terms of the quantity and variety of food. In addition to rows and rows of entrees, noodles/rice, soups, salads, desserts, etc., there's also a Mongolian BBQ station and a counter with sushi. There was even a tray with enchiladas! My husband and I agreed that Lin's had some of the best tasting Chinese buffet food that we've ever had. Plus, given the large number of patrons, the food was hot and trays were replenished regularly. I particularly liked the pork dumplings (with a hint of fresh ginger), pepper shrimp, and breaded and fried zucchini (just like mom used to make!). My husband's favorites were beef and broccoli, cream cheese rangoons, and apple pie topped with vanilla ice cream. Unfortunately, the Mongolian BBQ was a fail for me. I filled my plate with a great variety of vegetables (bean sprouts, zucchini, cabbage, peppers, onions, garlic, etc.), noodles, and some chicken and beef, and then turned it over to the chef at the grill. When I picked it up a few minutes later, my fresh stir-fry was close to black in color because the chef had added a huge amount of soya sauce during the grilling process. I've been to other Mongolian BBQ restaurants that allow you to add your own sauces to your bowl before giving it to the grill chef; that would've been preferable in this case. I don't believe in wasting food -- but the only way that I was able to eat this was by adding more noodles to lessen the per-bite overbearing salty taste. Service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive, even refilling our ice waters before we asked, and efficiently taking away used plates. The restaurant was tastefully decorated and clean. The parking was free and plentiful. The value of the lunch buffet is excellent -- $14.99/adult before taxes and tip. Seniors aged 62 and above also get a 10% discount. read more

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Went to lunch at Lin's Grand Buffet South Mountain, a buffet chain with over 15 locations across Arizona, Texas, and California. It is known for its wide variety of food options, including a sushi bar, a Mongolian grill, and classic Chinese dishes. I really go to Chinese buffets for the seafood, and Lin's has a very nice selection and a great sushi station. I found everything to be super fresh and appealing. They also have a shrimp boil available, which I really enjoy, as well as many of the classic Chinese dishes most people look for. We usually go to the Metro Center location and the Baseline location is also very good.Lunch price is $14.99 with 10% off for seniors. Dinner is $17.99. Carryout is $8.29 per pound. read more

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I have been to a lot of restaurants and buffets and have found that Lin's is the best around! Mostly oriental food, the have ALL the favorites plus a steak bar, a sushi bar, a Mongolian grill and a dessert bar as well. The food is very good and hot every time! read more

Lin's is a Chinese Buffet...if you've been to a Chinese Buffet before you more or less know what to expect. With that said, they quite busy even on weekdays, so the food definitely is not sitting around on the steam table for too long. Service is fine for a Chinese buffet. they are very attentive in getting your drinks to you and the refills are automatic. Food-wise things are decent, it's not too greasy although they are heavy on sodium and MSG. There's plenty of seating here as it's a massive restaurant. Overall, this is one of the better Chinese Buffets around. Not the healthiest to eat often, but something to be enjoyed once in a long while. read more

It was really amazing. Beautifully decorated very helpful where the staff. The salmon was out of this world. I also had some of the bake seafood casserole. That was very delicious. I had some of the mushrooms and the fried shrimp that was very good. one of the ladies got some kind of chicken or something and she said it was really spicy but she ate it. She said it tasted so good. We really enjoyed ourselves. The ice cream machine was broke. All you could get was chocolate that it was delicious. I also got a cream puff. I don't know if anyone else in the group got dessert. read more

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Food was good. Nice verity. However we have been here a few times and it's very hot temperature wise! I was prepared with a hand held fan but everyone else in my group was hot. Looking around many ppl were fanning themselves. Please turn on the air conditioner! read more

I took my family here two weeks ago, after seeing the place advertised on social media. The place is big and when you walk in there is a lot of variety for sure . The reason I'm giving 4 stars is some of the flavors were off, by that I mean the seasoning or lack there of. I noticed they had a lot of American food too, mostly geared towards kids I would guess, but I feel like this might have spread them too thin. The sweet and sour sauce on the day I was there was rather transparent, but this could have been an off day I don't know. Just based on my experience of trying Chinese food in multiple states. read more

Good price, service good, food is decent. Busy place but lots of room. Sushi is good and so is the steak.

We came in yesterday with my Grammy visiting from out of town. We can in at lunch for a party of 5 it cost around $87 and we left a cash tip. We were treated right away and sat very quickly. Tho it wasn't too busy, the food was nice, hot, and fresh like every time we come in. This is by far the best buffet we have been to in the area hands down. The restaurant and service line is always clean and well kept. I still love above the buffet area the decor they have up there is a neat touch to the place. Still will be returning for sure and keep up the great work! read more

Great sushi, friendly staff, very attentive, weight staff not overbearing and many choices. Enjoyed the Mongolian choices.

I had seen this place all over tik tok so I wanted to try it out. Let me say it is not the hype at all. People said there was a variety between asian, American and Mexican cuisine. The "Mexican" station consisted of only 1 dish- enchiladas. American there was only pizza, fries and chicken nuggets. The sushi station looked sad and disgusting and like the food had been sitting out for hours. On top of that, our server was a Latina woman. She came over to take our drink order and immediately started to speak Spanish. I said "I'm sorry what are you asking for, drinks? I don't speak Spanish." She just nodded and got the drinks. Later she came back and proceeded to try and speak Spanish to us again. I found it very rude that she just assumed we are Spanish speaking, and she didn't try to communicate to us another way. read more

Food was good like usual today, but the service was sorely lacking. Half way through my meal before I got my soda and never got a refill. Hoping this was a one off, not a new standard! read more

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Service was bad they weren't attentive They ran out of drinks and the food was nasty Most meat was hard and inedibly People kept bumping into us the whole place was okay looking But the bathroom stalls are mostly broken and there was water from the toilet all over never coming here again read more

Lots of options to choose , go hungry. Quality of my choices was good. Drink service was prompt.

The food is great, service is quick, and ambiance is nice. I have only done takeout! Please search this restaurant and if ever near by know dining in or taking out, I personally like the food. read more

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The booth nd there's a bench and when I sat down the seat fell and I almost broke my foot and paramedics had to come the seafood was horrible and the service was also awful the server kept giving us dirty looks and just threw the straws on the table she didn't ask if everything was okay or anything. read more

a couple of weeks ago, my nephew and I decided to give this place another try. For the price, it's a good deal, but the food selection is somewhat limited. The steaks were really good--I got mine well done. My nephew enjoyed the noodles, ice cream, and cream puffs like before. The sushi, however, was still very dry, with the rice and seaweed being sticky and lacking freshness. Meat options were a bit limited, and some items, like the seafood and chicken bites, could use better preparation and heating. The ribs also didn't have much meat on them, making them not really worth grabbing. On the positive side, the wait time was short despite a decent number of people ahead of us. The staff was friendly and quick with refilling water. The restaurant itself was clean, but the bathrooms definitely need attention--there's a lot of graffiti and general messiness. A remodel would go a long way in improving the experience. Overall, it's an okay spot for the price, but some aspects, like food quality and restroom upkeep, could be improved. read more

Our family made a special trip out to Lin's Grand Buffet on a Wednesday night, and while the restaurant was busy, there was plenty of seating available. The menu offers a wide variety of Chinese dishes and some seafood, though the sushi was fairly basic and the dessert station consisted mostly of thawed frozen items and canned fruits. They do have a Mongolian grill and a steak station, but since both were manned by a single chef, the wait for a made-to-order steak was quite long and ultimately not worth the delay. While the pricing is fair for an "all you can eat" experience, the restrooms were in need of a deep cleaning and a serious upgrade. Overall, it's a decent, basic Chinese buffet if you are already in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't recommend driving out of your way for it when compared to other AYCE options. read more

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I'll start off by saying I'm really not a big fan of Chinese buffets but Lins is the exception. I feel like the far majority of their options are super fresh and they are constantly re stocking because they are always super busy here. My absolute favs are the teriyaki chicken, jalepeno chicken, Kung pao, and the Mongolian grill station. These dishes are are hot and fresh and a lot of the chicken is actually crispy and flavorful. Don't sleep on the Mongolian grill station. They cook things up super nice and they got the steak nice and crispy from the grill. Price is great too. If you are looking for a quality Chinese buffet, lins is your place! read more

So Janna and I came here for the first time at 7pm on a Friday night, they were so busy. I couldn't believe how long the line was, we were a party of 2 and the hostess to us to stay close by, we waited maybe 3 mins to be seated. The Choices, wow just wow, they had so many choices. I made the mistake of filling up my plate as I went. My plate was pretty full before I made it half way through their selections. I didn't even see the back row that had a sushi bar, steak bar, and a Mongolian Grill Bar before we were leaving. This place was craziness, the waitress/waiters that we had were exceptional, they must have had 20 tables and they stayed in top of everything. This place is great, the service was good and the food was good. The organization they have to have to pull this off is amazing! We'll be back! read more

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all the food was cold, not steamy, sushi was dry and the desserts were very limited. the food was not good, chicken was so dry and hard as a rock. waitress messed up our soda order twice. do not recommend, find a better buffet read more

We came here as a party of 13, but with only 12 eating, with me being the 1 not to eat. We mistakenly paid for 13 meals and let the server know before I even got settled in that we needed to amend the bill to 12 and they said ok it'll be handled after the group was done dining. I sat through the whole meal, never so much as an empty plate in front of me, ordered a single Dr Pepper, and watched everyone else eat. I have severe Celiac Disease so it's very dangerous for me to eat out, so I just go with the family and enjoy the social aspect while everyone else eats. Then comes time for us to wrap up and fix the bill, and our server says that she saw me eat so they can't refund the 13th meal. We all informed her that I never once even touched a piece of food, and that I can't even eat here due to my disease. The server doubled down and said she didn't "not see me eat," she's "not a doctor" and she "couldn't confirm that she saw anyone eat" and then the other woman that was there explaining they couldn't refund said "if she has a disability why did you bring her? if she can't eat here then why did you even bring her? Why did she come?" I'm fucking sorry? I'm not allowed to join my family for dinner because I have a disease? Who the hell are you to say I shouldn't come to dinner because I can't eat. Way to discriminate against disabilities, and 10/10 way to catch a lawsuit. Those two women should be fired. We were in plain view of the security cameras, I didn't eat, everyone saw, and the two bitches that said I shouldn't come to dinner with my family need to be checked. Why the hell would we try to scam a free meal if we're already paying for 12? A 13th breaks the bank and we need to lie about me? Jesus Christ. I'm beyond pissed and we won't be returning, the food wasn't good either according to those that actually did eat. read more

The food was Mediocre. Some of the food was very good, and some was not so good. For the price, it's not bad. The restaurant was pretty large, and had decent ambiance. We had fast service, but after about 30 minutes of eating here, it felt like we were being rushed to leave. I would eat here again to give it another chance, but I would rather drive a little farther to the harbor seafood super buffet in phoenix. read more

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Lina grand buffet is generic Chinese food at best. Everything tastes the same no matter what the dish. The same sauce goes on ever thing they serve. Went once or twice and switched to pacific seafood buffet at Arizona ave or bell rd which are 100% better food hands down ever visit. Lind grand buffet is some of the worst Chinese food you will find in Arizona. Cooks can't cook chefs can't chef food every dish made to taste the same. Don't waste your hard earned money. They are a bottom of the barrel Chinese buffet. Run away and don't look back or come back read more

As far as buffers go, this is the worst one I've ever been to, and I've been to a loooooot of buffets all over the country. The food is just awful. Very low quality. You get what you pay for, and $17 per diner is nothing considering how expensive food has become. If you're looking to fill your belly with decent food, skip this establishment. All the food offerings consist of American food: fried everything. Ten different iterations of the same Americanized sweet/sour/salty/spicy sauce. Zero variety. Zero seafood. So much batter and dough and carbs and cheap filler. Very little protein. Or quality food of any sort, that isn't deep fried. On a Tuesday, we arrived at 7pm and by 9pm, all the food has been cleared and all the stations have been shut down. Arrive earlier during off peak dinning hours. Do not recommend. read more

Food was good, large selection. Didn't have hot mustard for the eggrolls! Service was pleasant

The server very fast and friendly. The crawfish now mix with seasoning, corn, shrimp, sausage, jalapeños, etc. So it's not boiled salt crawfish (no spices) anymore. The taste is good. The ambiance today very calm with soft background music. read more

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Ok last time I came here & very first time was with my grandparents. (Me & granny choose lol) I want to say back in 2021? Anyways that was the unfortunate last time I got a chance to go. (I plan to go back & get a updated review!) My grandparents & I Loved The Food .Loved The Service. Loved. ABSOLUTELY LOVEDDDDDDD THE AMBIANCE I WILL RETURN Give me time. Please I'm HUNGRY NOW REMINISCING LBVS read more

Food on food on food! So many different flavors and options to chose from. Service is always amazing. Tables are kept tidy and everything is always efficient. Ambiance is family-friendly. read more

Improve...everything..food dry...old..seating ..they pack u in.. bathrooms nasty..food not worth the price...never again when I visit Phoenix.. read more

I liked it. It's a big place with a large variety of items. Our service was prompt. Compares favorably to the other Chinese buffets in the east valley. read more

Honestly, not that bad for a buffet. The food was all right, but the dessert were definitely better! Really thinking about it, buffets aren't really that sanitary overall so you get what you get! It just grossed me out knowing that people touch those tongs and then you don't have time to wash your hands every time when you need to eat your spring roll lol. Also, the atmosphere was overall just insane people walking all over, so much activity going on, not relaxing at all. read more

It's basic and what you would normally expect. The food is still good. I had to wait forever for 1 refill.

Lots of choices and fresh.. most dishes kind of tasted the same though.. wasn't bad... was ok

For vegetarian diners seeking a decent buffet experience, Lin's Grand Buffet offers a fair selection. The options includes staples like fried rice, lo mein, mei fun, a veggie medley, mushrooms, green beans, plantains, assorted potatoes, hot and sour soup, and a veggie sushi roll (cucumber, cream cheese, inari/tofu skin). The stir-fry station and salad bar were also options, though I did not take advatange this time around. While edamame was available at the sushi and salad bar stations, I would have loved to see a vegetarian protein option such as tofu! The dessert spread, inclusive of a soft-serve station, as well as cookies, pies, cake, fruits, cream puffs, pudding, and jello. At $15 per person for dinner, the price is fair, considering the amount of options. Certainly cost effective for those that can partake in all aspects of the buffet. The service is commendable, with friendly staff promptly clearing plates. The dining area itself was decent. Clean and spacious, though a very large family was seated right next to us, which made it feel a bit cramped. Overall, Lin's Grand Buffet is a decent spot for vegetarian diners with a variety of options. Again, would love to see a tofu option added to the entrees, but would likely visit again! read more

I ate there yesterday, (Sat 11/1/25), and found a roach in my noodles. It was so disgusting I almost choked on my food. An older Asian woman at the front said "oh probably because we had an infestation problem and they had to spray", as if that explanation was suppose to make me feel better. The manager Robert was extremely rude about it. He acted as if he were annoyed with me for finding the roach, and when I took my phone to try to take a picture he literally snatched my plate up and ran with it. I went after him and he ran the plate to the back and said "sorry I threw it away already." Way to stand behind what you are serving people. I was with three other people who were disgusted and no longer wanted to eat their food. Shockingly Robert refused to refund the table. He said he would only refund my plate, even though no one wanted to eat their food anymore. Robert could have handled the situation much better considering the circumstances. Robert had the power to somewhat make it right but flat out refused and was rude. The people you have representing your business plays a crucial role in its success. Roberts lack of empathy and his unprofessionalism do not make him a good candidate to represent such a large establishment. Chinese food use to be one of my favorite types of food to eat, but now the thought of it disgusts me. This restaurant has ruined my love for Chinese food all together. Just look at the recent health department reviews for this place.... Yikes! read more

Came here about two weeks ago, three adults and two kids. my little sisters are a bit tall but they qualify as kids as it's 10 and under, and we told the lady that. she refused to serve them as kids and insisted that they must be charged as adults and we asked twice to which her reply is "we have to charge all adults at dinner" to which i pointed to the sign and told her the dinner kids and she said my sisters looked to be 16, and laughed at my shock to that. She then refused to refund my girlfriend because she didn't think my sisters were kids. Just because my sisters aren't twigs doesn't mean they aren't kids. Incredibly rude service as well. I didn't get a drink refill once and they charge unreasonably for their drinks, especially if i'm only getting one. poor experience. food was good but won't go back if it means being mistreated on family days for no reason. read more