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    Mandarin Buffet & Grill

    3.1 (519 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets, Chinese, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MANDARIN BUFFET & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Nellie C.

    No clue why, but this was my niece's choice, for her birthday. She found it online and insisted. Very unassuming, on the outside, but the inside is actually quite nice! The place is nice and clean. Good selection of food items and, super friendly staff too! I liked that they had a nice sushi selection, seafood and desserts, equipped with a chocolate fountain! It was great! Glad she made a nice choice!

    Kelly H.

    I've visited this place twice for Thanksgiving lunch, and it never disappointed! The interior is clean and inviting, with plenty of seating to accommodate large crowds. They offer an impressive variety of food, including salads, sushi, fruits, a stir-fry station, Chinese and American entrées, soups, and desserts. On both visits, the sushi, oysters, and crab legs were especially good! Although it was busy each time, the staff was attentive--quickly clearing plates and keeping our water glasses full. I will be back!

    Debra W.

    Overall a 2.5. I really dislike giving places less than a 3 star but we will never come back to this place and I'd least have to maybe want to come back or would recommend to someone else. And this place just didn't do it for us. It's your run of the mill Asian buffet. The food is average and not the worst but ehhhh, just okay. They had lots of Asian themed options with even a dim sum section. They had crab legs, shrimp, sushi and an okay dessert section. There are signs stating that if you take unauthorized food they will charge you $50.00 lb. Unfinished food will be $20.00 a lb. The customer service was good. The people were friendly and the place was definitely busy. Lots of people going back for food and eating plenty so they definitely are doing something right - it just wasn't our cup of tea overall. We felt many of the meats were overcooked and dry. Some of the food on the bland side.

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    Cristina B.

    Usually I avoid buffets because I don't feel I eat my money's worth AND more importantly, because food is made in large portions I feel the taste and or quality is compromised. That was not the case here at Mandarin's. My sister in law and her husband are chefs and foodies and they recommended this place. They have quite the selection and I definitely got my money's worth! I ate sushi, steak, veggies, soup, and more! The options are endless and everything I ate was so delicious! Service was good. It's pretty much self debt other than drinks and paying as soon as you walk in. Ambiance is very lively. It's a very big open space with tables and booths. Great experience overall and highly recommend!

    Shirley L.

    This place is terrible. The food quality is horrible, and the service is just as bad. Plates sat stacked on the table forever without being cleared. The "steak" was laughable--so thin it had zero flavor. I waited over 20 minutes for watermelon, only to see the person who was supposed to cut it just sitting there watching me wait. If I could give zero stars, I would. Stay away--don't waste your time or money.

    Menu/prices for 2/2025
    Dan H.

    Exactly what you would expect for a Chinese buffet!! Like it's nothing fancy but also no one really comes here expecting it to be. IMO it's "good enough". If you're hungry and looking to eat a lot of sushi, Mongolian grill, dumplings, noodles, select seafood (clams, scallops, crawfish, octopus, occasionally crab), and soups you will certainly leave this place full. Dessert selection is not great and leaves more to be desired - but otherwise it's got a decent selection of stuff. Pros: Fast service. Pay up front including 10% tip. Great for large groups. Cons: Tables are a bit too close together so people bump into you all the time which is annoying. Otherwise it's fine.

    Sushi
    Elizabeth P.

    The restaurant is very spacious inside with lots of seatings. You do pay upfront + gratuity before being seated. There are lots of food options including Chinese and Japanese foods. I personally love sushi, so I decided to get an assortment. It is not the best sushi but still pretty alright for buffet quality. There was a long line for the Mongolian grill, so I would like to try that the next time I'm back. I noticed the staff was quick to clearing up tables and plates and filling up water as well. Overall, we had an enjoyable time! I think this would be a good lunch/dinner option for families to come dine here once in a while.

    Good sushi selection
    Jinny C.

    Easy crowd pleaser with a wide variety of sushi, Chinese food, Mongolian grill, and dessert options. We met up with another family and enjoyed our dinner here, each having a easy time filling up our plates with tasty options. The food is good across the board, with very few misses. I particularly recommend the sushi and Mongolian grill. We had a few kids in our party and they really enjoyed the chocolate fountain as well. The place is spacious and clean, and there are plenty of staff members clearing plates. I wish more came by to fill our waters though.

    Adri R.

    Great dining experience. Wide variety of tasty options. There's something for everybody. It's usually best to get there right after they open for the dinner service as everything is hot, fresh and delicious.

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    We were here with 10 person and ate well. Good place for eating with friends. Prices are very good.

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    Not terrible, not great. What you would expect from a Chinese buffet. They charge a 10% service fee which is pretty frustrating.

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    Good food. Nice variety of options and selections. Good Service. Reasonable Prices. Went there several times.

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    Not the best. Large quantities of food but lower quality in food. Sushi tastes like it was made the day before. Rice seems hard.

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    I will be going here for a holiday party and my husband will be joining. He is a strict vegetarian. are there any options for him?

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