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    Miller's Smorgasbord

    3.6 (876 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets, American, Salad
    Open • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise

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    Alyssa M.

    Im a sucker for a buffet, especially with good selections and good quality. This one had a nice variety of options and its spread out in a way that makes it not feel too crowded. The service was very good and everyone working was friendly. The food was good, though nothing amazed me except for the chocolate pecan pie (definitely get some of that!!!)

    James T.

    A great meal at Miller's Smorgasbord! Tons of choices, everything was fresh and tasty, and there's definitely something for everyone. The selection is huge, the food is consistently good, and you definitely won't leave hungry. A Lancaster favorite for a reason! Definitely worth a visit when you're in the area. Restaurant clean, bathrooms immaculate, service was efficient, drinks kept full dirty dishes quickly removed...

    Lindsay S.

    Great variety, I definitely preferred this buffet over Shady maples...their quality is much better but you can tell that things have sat out for longer than wanted. Definitely recommend trying the ham balls though. Staff is very friendly and if you sit by the back windows the view is nice. There were quite a few flies by our table which wasn't my favorite but we still enjoyed our lunch.

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    Jackson Y.

    We were on the way home from a softball tournament in PA and wanted to experience a Smorgasbord. We got lucky and Miller's Smorgasbord was on the way home! Ambience - I see that others described the decor as "vintage" and that would be an accurate description. The dining room and buffet stations are a little dimly lit. Food - this is the main reason people come here and it did not disappoint. There was a lot of variety and the food quality is generally 3.5 stars. Nothing really jumped out as outstanding, but everything was generally slightly above average in quality by buffet standards. The desserts are baked in house and was definitely the highlight of the meal. Note: be sure to take a souvenir tourist pic in the old car in the lobby.

    Kate P.

    We had heard good things about this restaurant with many saying it was better than the more popular one. We did enjoy the food but we definitely liked the other better. The restaurant is very big and there was so much food to pick from! I enjoyed everything i tried but the two problems I had were the drinks do not come with your meal but instead are a separate charge. The other was the fact that it seemed very crowded around the food area and hard to pass others. If i had to pick between the two id go to the other because it felt much less crowded. Still both are very good and definitely worth a visit.

    Ahra J.

    This was my first time visiting and until now I've been going to the more popular one in Lancaster. However, after this visit, I would say Miller's is better! While the selection may be slightly limited, the quality makes up for it. They also offer just the right number of selection for my personal liking. The service was great, we got seated right away and our waitress was awesome! She was attentive and prompt throughout our entire meal. Millers is a great spot for families and individuals. They do accept reservations which I think is unique ! Food wise, you really can't go wrong! My favorite pair was the fried chicken, roast beef and broccoli salad!!! The chicken was fried perfectly, not dry and flavorful! The roast beef was also very tender !! Paired beautifully with the horseradish, not too strong. The broccoli salad was creamy and minced fine!! Overall all the other dishes were good. I will say, be warned about their salted caramel cheesecake. It was SUPER salty.. almost unbearable to eat...

    Brad R.

    We stopped by Miller's Smorgasbord for Sunday brunch, and it quickly became a new favorite for our group of four. This all-you-can-eat Amish and American buffet really delivers. From brown buttered noodles to the carved roast beef and perfectly crispy fried chicken, everything we tried was fresh, hot, and delicious. Service was just as impressive as the food. Our plates were cleared promptly and drinks were always refreshed without having to ask. Compared to other local Amish buffets like Shady Maple, Miller's felt calmer, more organized, and overall a better dining experience. Of the over 3 dozen items to choose from on the buffet line, we had our favorites. The fried chicken was crunchy and seasoned just right, the roast beef was tender and carved to order, and we loved the tangy broccoli slaw. Don't skip the desserts either, ie. homemade pies, cakes and cookies. At $30 per adult, it's a bit pricier than some buffets in the area, but for the quality and service, it's 100% worth it, especially if you've got a solid appetite. 100% will be back

    Round 2: Sampler plate (best items included potato stuffing, turkey salad, satueed fish)
    Mike B.

    What can I add after almost 800 reviews? Well... Unpopular take #1: There are plenty of healthy options here No one talks about it but there is a legitimate salad bar. Lots of greens, vegetables, healthy stuff. And it's fresh. If you don't want to feel completely fat from eating here, start with a salad. Unpopular take #2: The best things on the buffet aren't the things people talk about Such as: - Homemade turkey salad - Potato stuffing (mashed potatoes that taste like stuffing...?) - Raisin bread-pudding (using the day old homemade raisin bread, super buttery and sugary) Unpopular angle #3: It's not always super busy I ate at 11:30am on a Wednesday, right when they opened. Probably 20 other people in the entire huge place. No wait and no lines at the buffet. If you have control over your schedule, just make your own life easy and go when it's not busy. Overall, I thought it was quite good. Not everything was great but there were plenty of tasty options, the service was friendly, and it definitely had that feeling of being an American institution.

    Charles B.

    What a pleasant experience! Came here with a party of 5 I highly recommended reservations. I can't say that there was anything I didn't enjoy, everything was scrumptious. Even with the restaurant closing at 8pm the buffet was filled with fresh hot food. Our waitress did an awesome job as soon as you were finished the dirty plate was gone. Millers also offers a full range of Beer, Wine and Cocktail Menu. I highly recommend the margarita flight.

    Desserts -- the Warm Chocolate Pecan Pie, Carmel cheesecake, & cookie ice cream
    Sarah S.

    This was run like a well oiled machine. Folks had their roles and performed them well. The food options were plentiful. We both enjoyed multiple items. Hubs was a fan of the shrimp, fried chicken, & French fries. I enjoyed the salad bar, broccoli salad, ham, & roast beef. On the dessert front the pecan chocolate pie was very good. If I was visiting the area again I would be sure to call ahead as it was very popular with parties of all sizes on a Sunday evening.

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    Food was good ! Service was great ! Everything was clean fresh and always kept filled and attended to !

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    Very large but quality is questionable. Service is great and nicely decorated. Not sure I would return. If you eat alot, go for it

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    Ask the Community - Miller's Smorgasbord

    Do hey have any gluten free?

    Sorry, I don't know?

    Is it possible to get a box of your food to go? It's too difficult for A family member to come to the restaurant? If so, how do you charge?

    Cheryl - unfortunately we don't offer takeout from Miller's at this time. Smokehouse BBQ & Brews which is just a few minutes away offers takeout. You can see their menu on their website.

    Is Kosher food available for us JEWS?

    Thank you for considering Miller's Smorgasbord. Unfortunately, we do not have kosher kitchen. We do offer a number of vegetarian and vegan dishes, if that is an option for you. If you need more information, please email. For kosher dining options in… 

    Should I reserve a table for Saturday lunch?

    We always suggest a reservation especially on weekends. You can make them online at our website or by calling 1-800-669-3568. We look forward to seeing you!

    Are they open? Not closed due to C-19? I will be in that area on 6/20.

    They are open with some restrictions

    Is it only buffet?

    No, you can also order from the menu.

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    Dienner's Country Restaurant - Buffet pies

    Dienner's Country Restaurant

    4.1(622 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    •$$

    Dienner's simply provides incredible value and quick service to anyone in the area. It gives you…read morethe option of eating from a self-serve buffet or a-la-carte. We chose the buffet and were glad we did. While the food was generally good but not great, it has good variety and all for less than $20. Salad options were fresh and the roasted chicken adds clean protein with pretty good taste. I recommend the dinner rolls with the chicken as well. Some traditional Amish dishes were available that I didn't care for but others might. The desserts were my favorite, including the pumpkin cake and the apple crumble. They also offer a soft-serve station and a variety of sweet pies.

    After an Amish tour, my group stopped at Dienner's Country Restaurant in Soudersburg, and it was a…read morefantastic dining experience. If you're looking for a hearty meal at a reasonable price, this place is hard to beat. A few highlights from our visit: The buffet is the best value, offering unlimited access to a wide variety of freshly prepared dishes. Both hot and cold buffet options are available, so there's something for everyone. Dessert is included and features options like pie and soft serve ice cream. The food tasted fresh, homemade, and consistently well-stocked. We left incredibly full and satisfied. Other things worth noting: Plenty of parking available in the rear lot. Clean and well-maintained bathrooms. Friendly, attentive service throughout the meal. Despite arriving with a party of five, we were seated in about 10 minutes. Overall, Dienner's delivers exactly what you'd hope for from a Pennsylvania Dutch buffet: fresh comfort food, generous portions, great service, and excellent value. Whether you're visiting the Lancaster area or finishing up an Amish tour, it's a great place to sit down for a filling meal. I'd happily return on a future trip.

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    Shady Maple Smorgasbord - Puddings, chicken wing

    Shady Maple Smorgasbord

    3.7(1.5k reviews)
    9.9 mi
    •$$

    This is touted as "The Biggest Smorgasbord in the Country" ( or world) ? Not 100% sure? Smorgasbord…read moreis a "Buffet" of sorts. This place literally has EVERYTHING! The hot food steam tables are endless. And I've never seen so many "Stations" especially a "Philly Cheesesteak" station. You NEVER see a Steak station, but they have one. Prime rib etc. etc. it's very obvious to the palette that this is ALL house made food. And they do the same for breakfast! Stations for custom eggs and omelettes, custom pancakes. They literally have a Wall of deserts! Everything is super fresh due to the huge crowds of diners. How they keep this place so clean is a mystery? The staff is sticky sweet friendly! It's expensive, but where can you eat like this? Did I mention it's "All you can eat" the salad bar is bigger than the average restaurant! Highly recommended (DO NOT EAT FOR 2 DAYS)

    My daughter and I were psyched to come here on our way back home from NY. The food was OK and there…read morewas a lot of it, but the condiment stations were a complete mess ... dirty, bottles were empty, missing mustard and mayonnaise. The staff looked incredibly stressed and we had to work to try to avoid running into them on our way back to the table. The desserts were decent and there was a huge selection of them. Incredibly "Trump-y" atmosphere but i guess that's par for the course at a giant buffet in rural Pennsylvania. I think my buffet days are numbered.

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    Shady Maple Smorgasbord - The huge women's bathroom that smells of vanilla

    The huge women's bathroom that smells of vanilla

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    Cookie & Cream Donut !!

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    Dutch-Way Family Restaurant - Gap - Lemon blueberry cream pie

    Dutch-Way Family Restaurant - Gap

    4.1(84 reviews)
    9.6 mi
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    Who would've thought that this very plain looking restaurant attached to a grocery store would have…read moresuch savory, delicious comfort food. The inside of this place literally looks like a college dining hall but the food is like something out of a loving grandmother's kitchen. We were in the area to inquire about building something for our home at a nearby business and the business owner recommended we come here for lunch-and we were glad because it's our family's new favorite! We love it so much we came back and ate here a second time. The first time we came I had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and broccoli. It was probably one of the best meatloafs I've ever had: tender and beefy. My son had the chicken and cheddar quesadilla with waffle fries which he loved. My husband had chicken soup and a lemon blueberry pie that was so good (he shared some with us). The second time we came my son and I hit Philly cheesesteak quesadillas and my husband got a club sandwich. Fast friendly service and the definition of comfort food. Come get some!

    We stopped in for lunch today and it was very friendly here. No wait, and sat immediately. Our…read morewaitress was attentive and friendly. The restaurant was casual and comfortable. We had the chicken pot pie, Turkey platter, and a hamburger. Everything was very good. I thought the turkey was the best. Looking forward to returning sometime soon.

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    Best Buffet - Fruits

    Best Buffet

    3.8(42 reviews)
    54.4 mi

    Great place, I eat here often, joyce at the front desk always has a smile and the wait staff are…read morevery professional.

    Went to Sunday dinner with some friends last week. Even though I live right down the street from…read morethis buffet, I hadn't visited it yet. I was wondering how it compared to Charm City Buffet, which I have been to several times. I assumed that it would be about the same, if not a tad bit worse, because it's smaller than Charm City Buffet. I am pleased to say that I WAS WRONG. Jeremy, Justin and I all thought that Best Buffet was better. The people cooking the food actually want it to taste good, instead of throwing whatever up on the buffet line thinking quality doesn't matter. I managed to eat two plates of food, which doesn't seem like a lot, but I had some big honkin' portions of meat. Everything was incredible, and I wish I could have unzipped my stomach and continued to eat. The roast pork was so tender and delicious. The spare rib meat came right off the bone and was sticky with that great hoisin-flavored Chinese sauce. The crawfish were spicy. All the Chinese dishes tasted like something you would get at a quality take-away. The sweet and sour chicken nuggets were crispy, and you get to sauce them yourself, so they stay that way. Jeremy couldn't get enough of the pepper steak and onions. Justin was the only one to take advantage of the hibachi - which he liked, but said it could use more vegetables to choose from. He would have liked some broccoli and mushrooms. I'm not sure if those things were available over at the salad bar, but if they were I feel like the manager of the buffet should consider moving the salad ingredients closer to the hibachi, so customers realize they have more choice. The shrimp were okay. I think I may be eating them wrong. I don't understand the seasoned coating on the outer shell. I peel off the shell, and thus all the coating, so why is it there? I ate half a dozen of them, though, so don't think I'm going to let my confusion stop me from eating shrimp whenever possible. Sharon, our other friend, wanted to pay for Jeremy and I, but didn't factor in the fact that prices are higher on the weekends and during dinner (she picked the time and day), so I ended up paying for myself because the price for two was already more than she expected to pay. Personally, I thought for the selection of foods, and considering it was dinner, the price of approximately $22 per person wasn't bad. I think this is the reason why she said that she preferred Charm City Buffet (when we paid), though she claimed that she thought the food tasted better at CCB. Her favorite item at Best Buffet was the coconut shrimp (which I regret not trying, but I couldn't fit anything else in my belly). I do wish that there was something seriously chocolatey, like a brownie, on the dessert bar. I tried to soothe my sweet tooth with a slice of cake with chocolate mousse on top, but it just didn't cut it. This is my top buffet choice (for now. There's a new one being remodeled on North Point, behind the mall, that I'm eagerly awaiting). I feel like I could go there every week, try new things each time, and be just as pleased as I was on Sunday.

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    Best Buffet - Entrance wall, kids will love this

    Entrance wall, kids will love this

    Best Buffet - Incredibly tender roast pork

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    Incredibly tender roast pork

    Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord

    Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord

    3.2(287 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$

    A little disappointed with this place. Was here many many years ago and i didn't like the way the…read morebuffet was set up. Too much in a small area. Food was all ok. Nothing great. Except the fried chicken and the chicken wings. Service was superb!

    I haven't been to a buffet since before the pandemic because I've honestly been afraid of getting…read moresick. We decided to visit Bird-in-Hand because we hadn't been there in years, and unfortunately, guess what happened when we all got home? We got sick. Of course, that's always one of the risks you take with a buffet, with so many people handling serving utensils and being around the food all day. That being said, this place really is one of a kind. It is much bigger than it appears from the outside and has a HUGE buffet with an incredible variety of food. For around $31 per person, there are so many options, including fried chicken, peel-and-eat shrimp, warm pie, ice cream, and about five different types of soup. There really is something for everyone. Most of the food we tried was hot, fresh, and delicious. The service was also friendly and pretty decent overall. Our party of three waited about 30 minutes to be seated. While we waited, there was a bar area where guests had the option to sit and enjoy fresh popcorn from a popcorn machine, which was a nice touch. There is parking available, but be prepared to circle around a few times looking for a spot because, once again, this place gets EXTREMELY busy. It's located in a very tourist-heavy area of Pennsylvania, and they host a lot of tour buses, so there are constantly large groups of people coming and going from the time they open until they close. It was loud and crowded, with lots of people and kids running around. If you prefer a quiet, relaxing dining experience, this probably isn't the place for you. I also felt that the bathrooms could use a little TLC. I understand this is an extremely busy restaurant with a constant flow of customers, but they could definitely use some extra attention. So, is it worth the $31 price tag? Personally, I would say no, especially since drinks are not included. For that price, I think beverages should at least be included. Overall, the variety and selection of food are impressive & this buffet definitely has something for everyone. But between the crowds, noise, constant busloads of tourists, and the fact that everyone in my party ended up sick afterward, I'm not sure I would rush back anytime soon.

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    Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord - Dessert buffet highlights: Watergate salad, hot apple crisp, orange fluff, caramel pudding, pumpkin bars, shoo-fly pie

    Dessert buffet highlights: Watergate salad, hot apple crisp, orange fluff, caramel pudding, pumpkin bars, shoo-fly pie

    Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord

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