All you can eat for only $32.99 is a pretty good deal as buffets go, I think. They also give a 10% discount for seniors and military. The restaurant has lots of seating and easily accommodates large parties. Our party of eleven were seated at a long table near the back of the restaurant and away from the crowd. That was nice. The food offerings is typical buffet: sushi, noodles, various Chinese food dishes, desserts, soups, salads, etc. I was impressed with the crab legs, which were meaty and tasty. Good service, clean, well maintained. read more

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Seeing the available food options on their website, we came here as we were local to this restaurant for the day. Unfortunately, we found the food to be not as fresh or as good of quality as we would have preferred. I will say though, the server was very efficient, friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. read more

Ocean Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Ordered food Togo from here, decided to try their crab leg. The to-go menu has a price for seafood and a price for non-seafood. I went to pay and told the staff that my order has seafood. Staff A opened the box to check, looked concerned and said, "there's crab leg." Staff B looked at me judgmentally and said, "there's crab leg?" So I asked, "is the price different for crab leg"? And staff B scoffed and said, "We paid $14/lb for that." So I said, "okay please take that off my box if it's a different price." Staff C then chimed in to say to staff B, "maybe you can have it then?" (Since they can't put the food back, but WTF??? Why'd you arrange this before things are sorted out with the customer?). Staff C then explained that the crab legs are $20/lb, the price was on the menu before but for some reason it was taken off the menu. I paid and left. At no point did the staffs apologize for the confusion the menu has caused. Staff B basically humiliated me for thinking that the unlisted crab leg will be same price. Like, MAN, I'm not trying to steal from you, you don't need to treat me like that! It's really unpleasant experience, and I'm quite disappointed as I liked this place since it opened. read more

Hubby and I were driving back up to Long Beach and didn't know where to go and grab some food, after not being able to find the fried chicken sandwich place in the mall we search for seafood buffet. It's located in a non descript strip mall with plenty is parking. We got a table pretty quick, servers are friendly and attentive constantly clearing out the dishes. In terms of the food, there is a large variety and pretty much everything we tried we enjoyed. Below summer picture and videos of the buffet items. It's a good value for good quality food in the middle of nowhere in a strip mall. The booths could use a remodel, they are old and you can feel Everytime the person behind you moves, but that's not a reason to visit. If you are near by and craving a week priced buffet, you should stop by, I know I would. read more

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Walk in, state how many are in your party and get seated. From there, you can order drinks and then go through the buffet lines. So many options!. I was there for the seafood, but they also have chicken or beef entrées. They even have a Mongolian barbecue section. They also have great desserts including ice cream, chocolate covered marshmallows, pastries, and Jell-O. The prices are very reasonable if you go during the lunch hours on a weekday. Otherwise, be sure to eat a lot of food so you can get your money's worth. Come hungry and try a bit of everything! read more

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Didn't make it home this year for the Lunar NYE feast, and didn't have the gusto to make all those dishes myself, so we came to feast at this buffet. Expectations were low, but I was pleasantly surprised by the number of things that actually tasted good. Good: Warm crab legs Crawfish Mussels Short rib at hibachi station Steamed fish Green beans Sushi and sashimi Chicken wings Not good: Clams Sauce they put on noodles at hibachi station is too sweet Dim sum Chinese stir fry dishes sat too long and the corn starch got clumpy Fruit was disappointing sad and bruised Desserts read more

Ocean Buffet - Fish for abundance, noodles for long life, variety of meats for....something. Happy New Year! - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Celebrated my Father's Birthday here as he the as become a fan of this place. Worth the drive from Rancho Bernardo. As we parked I recognized the architecture and style of the building. It was a former Souplantation. The place has tons of f parking. It is clean and spacious. They offer a wide selection of food. You will certainly find something to enjoy. Whether it's sushi, steak, crab legs or even oysters. It's all here. Delicious, reasonably priced food. Beer soda and wine is also available at a nominal price. Service is excellent. Came hungry and left full. I wouldn't hesitate to visit here again. read more

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Came for dinner again and unless you are huge on seafood, I would stick to dining at lunch. It's cheaper too. Dinner offers crabs legs, fish, oysters, but for someone who isn't about seafood, it's pretty basic. They do have a chocolate fountain, good selection of dessert and ice cream. Service was okay, a bit slow, the girls were usually standing around together chatting. The big group seating is very cramp. We were a big group, another big group came and was seated next to us, it was very hard to get in and out of our seats because the chairs were so close together. You either had to suck it in or ask the person to scoot in. We had a different experience this time than last. I still think it's worth to come here but going forward only for lunch. read more

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I absolutely love the service, the variety, and the taste of this food. It's not always that buffet. Do a good job on all those things but the ambience and the cleanliness were superb and we could not stop enjoying our ourselves, which is not always the case again. We're absolutely coming back and totally ifive stars on all the level levels. read more

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Good variety of seafood fresh and delicious. Clean and good service! Like their hot sour soup and the fruits bar. read more

Ocean Buffet - Good variety, fresh seafood. - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I usually don't expect much from chinese buffets but i was really surprised at how good the food was here. Came here during lunch on wednesday. They offer the usual foods you would see at a chinese buffet, including sushi and a dimsum section. I was surprised to see salt and pepper crabs during the lunch hour. Tried a little bit of everything, the sushi was surprisingly really good, the salt and pepper crabs was meaty, and my favorite dish was the eggplant and tofu dish. So crazy that that ended up being what i enjoyed the most. Their red bean sesame balls and fried donut was a nice sweet treat at the end. The staff here are nice, plenty of seating and lots of free parking. read more

As a native growing up in oceanside, we always go to buffets almost weekly for the crab legs and I loved going to them. I was sadden to hear local buffets were closing down during the pandemic as I miss buffets. This buffet replaced soup plantation (rip!) and it was nostalgic because it still looked like the place. Overall the variety food was great - from sushi, hot foods, seafood, etc. My friends and I came here for lunch and was very impressed with the quality. Im excited to get the buffet experience again, despite the cost. Its definitely worth it for the amount of plates i can eat :p. The space itself is a bit small where the foods are set up so expect to wait your turn to get something and can bump into people too! read more

Ocean Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

A lot of food choices very good food . service is ok except for the restroom when we used the restroom someone giving her kid a bath in the sink and water all over the floor and the smell wasn't good. read more

Wow, seriously wow. The service was superb super attentive and friendly, the quality was truly top notch, and the variety was great! Our visit exceeded any expectations I had! - Recommend going right when they open! We got there at 11 when they opened it was just us and one other party, everything was so fresh and you get absolutely first pick! By about 12 it was starting to get much busier - I would definitely still go at a busier time, but having first dibs and the place almost to ourselves was wonderful! read more

Ocean Buffet - Sushi assortment & Mongolian bowl! - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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As far as buffets good, this one is pretty good! The service was really great! Lots of people working and they were attentive and friendly! The restaurant was clean and spacious! The sushi area was pretty good. The fish was the right temperature and seemed fresh. I had some rolls and some sashimi. They turned the sushi over pretty quickly so it stayed fresh! That's the only thing I was able to get a picture of. The rest of the food was decent. The salmon wasn't as good as many other buffet salmon but not bad. The shrimp dishes were ok. Pretty standard for a buffet like this one. The crab legs were great and one of the highlights as far as food goes. I also had some cooked crab that was good. I'm not a big desert person, but I love ice cream and enjoyed the single serve pre packaged ice creams. I ate a lot and was full and satisfied! The price was reasonable! All in all a good dinner! read more

Ocean Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Get there early for the best and fresh selections ...or else parking can be tight. The food is good overall.

Truthfully I thought it was more of a Chinese buffet. I had the Mongolian bbq and it was very good. If you like crab then it may be worth the $33 bucks. The rest of the food was just okay. They did have several shrimp dishes but nothing to rave about. The server was okay but a different girl was the one that seem to help us and she is the one that should have gotten the tip. The tables need to wiped down better. The melted butter should be by the crab. They do have a large sushi bar but my daughter said it was not that good. A friend of our went here and she is Asian and she was not impressed either. So sorry but it might do well for awhile. We went on a Friday night and it was busy but we did not have to wait. It got real busy an hour later. 7pm read more

If I can give 0 stars to this money hungry place I totally would. For 1, when I asked what prices were and turned to look for a sign, the server tried to cover the prices LOL Another server tried to say I walked in at 3:34 pm when I asked them to confirm what time I came in which in the end she lied cause they confirmed I came in at 3:30. The experience was so bad that I grabbed ONE plate and when my husband was not feeling it, I asked to get out of here. They forced me to pay 30.99 & then told me "since its your first time, next time you have to let us know if the kids eat or don't eat cause it's a waste of food if they don't eat" For 1. Who the hell makes garlic bread hard as a rock?! For 2, their buffet area is so unsanitary and disgusting like hairs be falling all over the food when they are switching food out leaving it there in the way of people!!!! I demanded a refund and this place is refusing to give me my money back. This buffet was horrible & I definitely recommend to go to Asia Buffet off Nordahl in San Marcos. They're so much nicer and welcoming than this disgusting place. They charged me for drinks we didn't even touch or drink!!!!!!!!! MONEY HUNGRY BUSINESS They don't care about you as a person or a guest As long as they get their money is all that matters to them!!! Not to mention the old bald man kept walking past our booth and kept trying to intimidate me and harass me by dogging me like he was going to do something. They stand outside and smoke cigarettes and go inside to attend people and food WITHOUT WASHING HANDS !!!!!!! Be on a look out for the cigarette smoking employees ! read more

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OMG! Where do I begin? Should I start with the unlimited crab legs, the modest price (even on a weekend night), or the friendly and fast service/seating. We just moved back to Oceanside and what a gem Ocean Buffet is! A seafood lovers dream, and as someone who is keto-pescatarian, this checked all my boxes. I must have had like $40 worth of Sashimi alone, not to mention the $60+ of crab legs! Certainly got my money's worth and didn't break the diet either. I felt so protein-rich words can't even describe it. For some reason I didn't know the price going in (even though it was clearly listed on a chalkboard when I walked in) -- and I assumed it would be anywhere from $45-60 pp) -- so you can imagine my surprise when the server dropped off the bill and it was $32.99 for Friday night dinner! The soft drinks are only $2.99 as well! I've been to many places where the soft drinks are $4+! I would definitely recommend this place for large groups, specific dietary restrictions, friends or family who are visiting California, lunch, dinner, dates, and much more! I'll definitely be back because of the seafood quality, price, excellent and attentive service, as well as the ease of parking and proximity to most of SD. 10/10! *** Please remember to tip your servers! I understand it's a "buffet," but they work super hard, are very attentive, and live off of tips here in CA! Don't be frugal! You shouldn't be dining out if you can't tip. Period! read more

Ocean Buffet - Crab Legs! - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Ocean buffet took over the old Souplantation. The floor layout is pretty much the same so it is roomy and spacious. It is bright in the restaurant and very inviting. The host is friendly and you are greeted with a smile. Like most buffets the food is sectioned out in specific stations, such as sushi, desserts, main dishes, etc.... I enjoyed the food. Everything was fresh and the food stations kept the appropriate temperature that it needed to be, cold was cold and hot was kept hot. There were employees constantly checking the food station keeping it clean and replenished. The only con for me is where the food platters were kept for the customers to retrieve, it was at knee level below the food station. Sanitary reasons for me... I really liked the food and I definitely would return and try some other things that I didn't this time around. From my experience at other buffets, you don't encounter friendly customer service. At this place I think they might actually take pride in customer service, because they smile and actually are friendly. Keep up the great customer service. read more

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If they could've pulled off the sushi, then it would've been 4 stars. Super busy on this Friday lunchtime feast. Atmosphere was rough. A long ways from being a nice sit down buffet as all fixtures seemed rather weary. Not tired, but not fresh. I can't say it wasn't clean, but it certainly didn't give me the fresh and easy feeling. Presentation of foods was about the most plain and mediocre as I have seen for a buffet. All servers seemed rather rude and would make their way past you by use of any means (squeezing through, elbowing you as they pass, or just standing in your way). The layout is definitely for adding more and more customers. I even thought to myself, "where does someone go to so much matching furniture?" They could not have fit anymore tables. They also couldn't have made it more complicated to get to the food from basically any seated position, because they put a 'servers station' right where everyone could walk through. Nope!, gotta fit more customers. I thought all of the food had good flavors, textures and seasoning . . . except the flavorless array of sushi, sashimi and such. Every piece was completely empty of flavor (what do you expect for a buffet sushi?). Price was good for lunch at $20 each. Plenty of choices and all pans seemed well maintained and the foods I ate were well up to temp. I really can't say that I won't be back, but I probably won't be back. YOU give it a try. CritDicks read more

Ocean Buffet - Sign from the street and lot. - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Among the Chinese Asian buffets, the price is number one, the composition is the number one, and the type is number one!! Each food is delicious. It's the first time I've seen a sushi roll lunch!! I make it from time to time. Hibachi is also cooked on the spot. There are all kinds sold by Panda Express. If you haven't been there, I recommend you to go. read more

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Delicious food, we came in for their Saturday dinner special. The food was delicious. The orange chicken was soggy but besides that the food was good. I really enjoyed the service. I wish they would put an ice cream machine haha since that's my kiddos favorite part. But will definitely be back!! read more

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When I heard this was opening, I knew I wanted to try it. The parking lot was a bit crazy but once inside we seated instantly. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They kept our dirty plates cleared and our water filled. I tried quite a few things, but nothing stood out that much. The sushi was a bit dry. Definitely worth what you pay. I would come back and try different things though. It was a new experience for me and now that I've done it I would have a different preset of doing things next time. read more

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June 17 2025: I don't come to Yelp to rant but to share awesome places to eat or unique interesting items to try, but my 2nd visit here was so outrageous, I had no choice. The 1st time? Amazing food, fresh ingredients, attentive staff. Even Tiffany W.--who I think is the owner's wife--was friendly and welcoming. Seemed like a rock solid spot. Then came my 2nd visit (today), just four days later. Big mistake. Tiffany literally told me to "zip my mouth" twice . Then she had the nerve to force me into a handicapped seat--even after I asked to sit in the regular section with everyone else. She was almost yelling, throwing a fit, and making a full scene. So much so that other customers got up and left because they were so uncomfortable. My younger brother is in a wheelchair, (not with me tonight) but still made me feel so uncomfortable to site in a section reserved for people with disabilities. To top it off, she starts talking shit about me in Chinese to the servers, thinking I couldn't understand. Lucky for her (or maybe not), I caught enough to know she was disrespecting me in a rude way. Doesn't end yet,--when I went up to pay, she called me a racist, then threw in that her husband is white American like it somehow proves a point. I laughed in her face and told her my ex was Asian, that I've traveled all over Asia, and that I speak multiple Asian languages. But of course, logic doesn't matter when you're dealing with someone who's clearly unhinged and unprofessional. This place has only been open 3+ weeks and already it's a dumpster fire in regarding to customer service. If this is how they treat customers, they won't last long no matter how delicious the food is. Racism, hostility, zero class--it's all on full display here. And honestly, we don't need any more of that, especially not in this country where the person sitting in the highest office seems hellbent on fueling that same garbage. Save yourself the headache. Go somewhere else, like 100's Seafood Grill Buffet in San Diego (Mission Valley). read more

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it said they were open till 9:30. we went at about 8:15 and they started putting things away and turned off the chocolate fountain before 9:00. Food was dry and hard. From about 9:00, the workers were sitting and staring at us as if they were already closed! when I spoke to the manager, he said they go home at 9:30. we paid just as much as the person who came at 7:00 and sho have been treated the same. Never going back! read more

Ocean Buffet - Impressed and Full! Okay, Ocean Buffet I see what you're cookin' in the kitchen! This place runs efficient. Uncle on the mic is on stage calling out dishes like a pro-refires, low stock alerts keeping the line hot and ready. Respect. For the price? I'm genuinely amazed. With everything getting more expensive these days, Ocean Buffet is still serving up good-tasting food at a price that doesn't hurt. I wouldn't be surprised if prices go up in the next 6-12 months hopefully because of high demand, not the other way around. I dropped by on a Friday lunch and it wasn't busy. As a sushi lover, I appreciated the variety. And all the Chinese takeout-style dishes were fire General Tso's, fried pork chops, you name it. Even the salad and dessert bars held their own. Service was on point, drinks stayed filled, plates cleared fast, and the staff was on it. And shout-out to them for offering a military discount that's always appreciated. I'll definitely be back for more food and maybe a modem connection to this buffet greatness. read more

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Reviews were all over the place so decided to bite the bullet and try it for myself on a Friday night. It is definitely seafood oriented, so meat eater be warned. Overall, overpriced for what you get compared to similar venue (Pan Asia in San Marcos). Sushi was decent for buffet and better than PanAsia, with a good selection and variety. I love crab, and they have 3 different kinds, and none was great. So really middle of the road, nothing to get wowed about, and you can get full if that is what you are after. Buffet are also convenient for large party read more

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i was pleasantly surprised with my experience at ocean buffet! i am vegan, so my experience with chinese buffets involves me eating the fries, fruit, and maybe some chow mein. ocean buffet had a wide variety of vegan food: vegan sushi (they had a whole sushi bar!), vegan hibachi (customizable, and cooked fresh), chow mein, green beans, and eggplant and tofu (best ever). they had fresh rice in the back, and they also had yummy fruit. service was friendly and attentive. i went at lunch time (only $20! and military gets 10% off), and it was clean and not too busy/hectic. will definitely be bringing my family here for some good food at such a reasonable price! read more

Ocean Buffet - White rice, eggplant tofu, chow mein, and green beans - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I'd like to start off with saying, I scrolled through these reviews...and was appalled at what some people were complaining about. First off. $33 for a SEAFOOD buffet, is not outrageous -shame on all of you for basing your review on solely that! 20yrs. ago, my family would go to a seafood buffet at the Plaza Camino Real Mall in Carlsbad, it was $29 a person! THAT was a lot for back then. If you're a little dense, let me give you an example for 2025. You go buy 2 large size meals at Carls Jr. and its $30+, so make that make sense. Don't go giving this new establishment 1 star because you didn't know how to walk out of a restaurant when you didn't bring enough money. -------------------------------------------------------- Now, for my review. From the outside, it looks just how Souplantation left it..which brought back fond childhood memories! We went on Monday, May 26th (Memorial Day) at 6:15pm, and it wasn't anywhere near packed (which was lovely). Upon entering we were quickly greeted by the hostess with a smile! It was a wonderful start to our visit. My family quickly noticed that they kept the layout and indoor architecture the same! Just updated with newer furniture and spruced up the walls with fresh paint. It looked very nice. We then noticed the abundance of food. The buffet area had marble detailing and you can tell they took pride in cleanliness. Every section of the buffet was well maintained and the food was fresh! There were MANY options. Its not JUST seafood, although a big portion may be, there are many other dishes to choose from that are chicken, beef, and vegetable based. They even have soup options. Now for the food! Delicious. I chose a little bit of different items that I would normally get at a buffet, and everything was good. My favorite was the spicy chicken that had jalepenos in it and the crab ragoons MmmMmm! The SUSHI!!!! now. I know you've had to have had buffet sushi or supermarket sushi before...it tastes a certain way. THIS sushi tasted like rolls I'd order fresh at a sushi restaurant. All fish tastes fresh, looked fresh... NO fishy smells! It was my FAVORITE part of the whole buffet, and if you break down the price... if you eat sushi...you're actually saving money by eating here lol I am so glad we went to visit this place yesterday, and we will most definitely be making this a new frequent spot. Go give this spot a try! and eat lots of sushi! Hahaha ENJOY! read more

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Previously ate lunch here. Really good. Dinner other night was better. $30 well worth it. Sashimi, oysters, crab legs, stir fry and many other hot dishes. Highly recommended read more

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Just returned home from my 2nd visit from Ocean Buffet. (Friday night) The place was not busy at 6 p.m. The 1st was shortly after they opened, so I decided 6 months later to give them another try. WRONG move. First, I walked in before my friend, she had to park a good way away. I just had surgery, so I was limping very noticeably, what does she do but walk me clear to the back of the restaurant (it's quite large if you haven't been there, it was like she was speed walking, probably 30-35 open tables in front. Discriminate much? Everything, I mean everything was cold, not lukewarm, cold. I am sure the health dept would fine them if they took the temps of the food. The only way I got to have something hot (2 foods) was to stand and wait for the staff to appear with it hoping it was something I wanted to eat. My friend picked up at piece of pineapple to show me it was rotten. I couldn't find one person (staff) that could understand English. and our server (Huang) picked up our plates, but never once asked how things were and then presents our bill with tip requests, only a server that actually served you should get! I put myself through school as a server, I know the business quite well! I haven't felt well in the last hour and getting worse, I will never go to this establishment again and will be letting the health dept know they need to stop by and check temps on the seafood especially. No 3rd chance for this place. PS... most of the food looks good, don't let that fool you, bacteria are invisible to the naked eye. read more

They have a variety. Usually when I visit these places, I start with the sushi and Chinese food. It was pretty fresh and decent quality. Service was mixed. We came for a party but didn't specify what tables. When we sat at a booth, we were asked to move but the waitress had a mean demeanor. They were good about coming to refill drinks and clear plates. For dessert, tried melon (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew), crème brûlée, flan, and cheesecake. The watermelon was juicy but cantaloupe and honeydew was hit or miss. Flan and crème brûlée were delicious. Right amount of sweetness and portion. If you're in Carlsbad, try this out if you're craving an Asian buffet in this area. read more

Ocean Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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It was......ok. Not great, not bad. .....did have some.lower grade sashimi which was nice for the price point read more

Here the facts about this Buffet: The windows have mold The food is poor quality and never hot The desserts have flies on them The bathrooms have a sewer issue and the smell proves it The Health Department needs to put this on their list for unsanitary food and restroom inspection. I gave it a try and will never return. Soup Plantation had much better health standards who use to be at this location. Gail K. Oceanside read more

Such a shame. Still no owner update. No reply to our question of who is the actual owner. We were overcharged and only a partial refund was given in the form of one meal, but 3 were overcharged. Not ok, but our reason for not returning is because the owner's behavior was so unhinged, the way he yelled at the hostess and made such a scene pacing, yelling, throwing his hands about, pointing in the workers face. So, still no clarity on if he truly is the owner. He claimed to be, he said the lady Tiffany on this Yelp page who claims to be the owner is a liar, that Ocean Buffet doesn't even know a Tiffany. Not sure which person is being honest, maybe neither, but know from ours and our invited guests experience that the location doesn't honor what is posted here and that if the man at the restaurant who claims to be the owner is actually the owner, it's such a disappointment so many support such an owner that would treat his staff the way he did that day. We can all have difficult days and poor communication, but his behavior was far beyond that, he scolded her in front of guests for quite a while and was loud while doing so. We have so many delicious places to dine in Oceanside, calm places. Way too much drama here, very uncomfortable, I hope they get ownership figured out and that staff be treated with more dignity. Such a shame. read more

Ocean Buffet - My mom loved it! My son did not. My daughter only liked the dumplings. - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I was impressed at first to see a nice seafood buffet show up in Carlsbad/Oceanside area and this is a great and busy location. The restaurant is already gaining in popularity. The sushi and habachi areas are excellent and kept fresh and I was impressed with the selection and the staff. The dim sum and steam buns seemed neglected. The food was good and the price based on what it has is decent. What I'd like to see is getting the food more consistently good. I didn't like the hit and miss across the buffet especially when consideration of freshness as super critical. read more

Sushi is good usually fresh, unimaginative. Hot food usual suspects, okay. Prices okay for lunch, dinner price high for what you get. Service okay typically Asian I'm sorry but not very friendly not even if you're a regular. I must I hoped for more. I live in Vista and I try to stay in North County. But this doesn't hold a candle to Natsumi off Mira Mar road about same and truly friendly. Used to be Soup Planation. Clean a little loud. And WiFi would be nice. There located in a dead zone. read more

It was our first time here today and boy, are we glad we tried it. We arrived at 11:00 AM for the lunch buffet. We didn't expect there would be as much seafood as there was, but there was such a nice variety. My husband loves sashimi and sushi and they had a wonderful selection opposite attract and I am more of a veggie person. They had a wide variety of vegetables dishes and dim sum as well. Additionally, the service was great. Our plates were cleared promptly and staff were super pleasant. The restaurant also has a lot of seating and the ambience is light and bright. This will definitely be one of our go to places. read more

Ocean Buffet - From the weekday lunch buffet..very fresh! - Buffets Near Me - Carlsbad, California

attention: the crab legs and sashimi in the Yelp photos are ONLY available at dinner. we were there for lunch. on a positive note: it was a short drive and not very expensive. the tip a few days ago at Blue Ocean was more. WYATT my nineteen-year-old bottomless pit and I were in and out (and headed to IN-N-OUT) in less than 20 minutes. most of that time was spent walking around deciding what to eat from the buffet. lots and lots of options just not any really good ones. hot food on par with Panda Express. nigiri and rolls were not overly ricey as they tend to be at AYCE places. service was excellent. everybody was was courteous and attentive, but the food not nearly as good as my photos would suggest. I was tripped up by my own expectations. it's a buffet and I should have know better. ps: now I REALLY miss Souplantation (Ocean Buffet's in their old, Carlsbad location). pps: I blocked everybody who gave the place four or five stars. time to start screening out that nonsense. read more

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