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    Ocean Buffet

    3.8 (182 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Kourtney W.

    We couldn't decide what to eat for lunch so we picked ocean's buffet because there's a variety of everything here. The restaurant is huge! Plenty of seats everywhere. Service was awesome! The servers are always walking by to clear our empty plates. There's so much food there! I tried a little bit of everything. There's so much to eat. There's a few items I didn't care for but many delicious stuff!

    Tet S.

    No your typical Asian Buffet. Yes, some of the foods are the regular items you will find in Asain buffet but this place has more. They have many other options. They have 4 types of crabs, several types of shrimps, yhey have 2 t types of oysters, several sashimi and sushi. They even have a grill station. The best part is that the food taste good, it is not salty and oily just like some again buffet. Several options for dessert The place offers many tables amd we dont even have to wait to be seqted. At the price of 32/pax, it is a good deal. For fiod quality, huge place, and reasonable price i will rate this experience with 4.6

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    Ben H.

    For Carlsbad/Oceanside, this is a solid family spot for a Asian/Chinese seafood buffet. It's not cheap (low 30's before tax/tip) but if you can eat a lot or if you value the diversity of options then it's great. I personally was okay after eating a lot of the stuff, but I would still be a little cautious about the raw oysters and some of the other stuff. Sushi was fine when I had it but I have a pretty strong stomach. They have some more "premium" options like crab and sashi/sushi so I was genuinely surprised. A lot of the food I thought was pretty tasty and decent all things considered. I personally wouldn't care too much about coming back by myself but when I visit my parents, if they wanna come here I'd be happier. Service was decent and they do a great job at taking the plates off your table and stuff. Food: 7/10 Service: 7/10 Atmosphere: 5/10 Value: 6/10

    Craig H.

    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.

    Very clean place and the food was really good. Everything tasted fresh, and the service was friendly. I would definitely come back!

    Joy K.

    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.

    Fish for abundance, noodles for long life, variety of meats for....something. Happy New Year!
    Anna C.

    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

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    Arnel D.

    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.

    Jose H.

    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.

    Judy N.

    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!

    Delicious
    Veronica G.

    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!

    Sushi assortment & Mongolian bowl!
    Michelle S.

    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!

    Danielle G.

    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!

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    Ask the Community - Ocean Buffet

    What's the difference in food offerings on Monday-Thursday dinner vs Friday/weekend dinner?

    Friday & weekend dinners include a larger selection of seafood, including snow crab legs.

    Are the crab legs and seafood offered for dinner everyday? Or just on the weekends (Fri-Sun)?

    Hi the crab legs offer for dinner only and also Saturday and Sunday . Just want let you know Saturday and Sunday offer whole day dinner

    What are the prices on the weekends? What age is considered senior pricing?

    Monday-Friday lunch is $19.50 Monday - Thursday dinner is $30.99 Friday dinner ,Sat and Sunday all… 

    Kids are $1.50 per year for lunch and $2 per year for dinner? So my 4 year old would be $8 for dinner?

    Yes

    Is there a discounted price for kids?

    Sorry! We do not do the discount for kids . We only do the discount for senior and military. Kids from 3years will be charge for $1.5 per year for lunch and $2 per year for… 

    Do you have kids prices? Or is it full price for them as well?

    Monday-Friday lunch is $19.50 Monday - Thursday dinner is $30.99 Friday dinner ,Sat and Sunday all… 

    What are your lunch buffet hours and do you offer a military discount?

    Yes we do 10% for military discount and senior too . The lunch time is 11-3:30

    What are the prices?

    Monday -Friday lunch is 19.50 Monday -Friday dinner is 30.99… 

    Do they offer sushi and crab legs for lunch?

    Hey we have crab legs for dinner, but we have variety of sushi options for lunch .

    Do they have beer and wine?

    Unfortunately, not at this time. I'm wondering if they're still working on getting a liquor license.

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    6.2 mi

    We stayed at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort last week to try Ponto Lago for restaurant week. The resort…read moreis stunning and staff is very hospitable and welcoming. The front desk welcomes you and goes over the layout of the resort very well as it's very big! They also offered a golf cart tour. The amenities are great and the restaurant Ponto Lago was amazing. They have a 4 course dining options for $60 during restaurant week. I highly recommend recommend visiting the Resort and restaurant as its worth the visit!

    On May 15, 2026, what should have been a relaxing dinner at Ember & Rye at Park Hyatt Aviara became…read morean incredibly upsetting experience. My husband had just finished working six consecutive shifts at the fire department, and we were simply looking forward to a nice evening together. As we entered the parking lot, two men in a golf cart crossed in front of our vehicle. My husband honked, and there was later a brief verbal exchange about what had happened. There were no threats or physical confrontation from us, and we believed the matter was over. Later, while we were still seated at our dinner table, a woman we had never met approached us and began questioning us about the parking-lot interaction. She told us that she and her husband were club members, repeatedly referenced their membership, said she had never seen us there before, and told us she "didn't want any problems in the future." I cannot speak to what she intended, but the encounter made both of us feel intimidated, unwelcome, and extremely uncomfortable. We later learned that an Aviara Country Club member event was being held at the restaurant that evening. After dinner, we discovered that our vehicle had been extensively damaged while parked on the property. Carlsbad Police investigated, and surveillance footage from the property documented what occurred. An individual associated with the earlier parking-lot encounter became the alleged suspect during the investigation. Our vehicle ultimately sustained nearly $15,000 in repair costs. I am intentionally not identifying anyone or making any statement about guilt. I am simply describing what my husband and I experienced that evening. What has disappointed us most is Park Hyatt Aviara's response afterward. I personally contacted hotel management and was told that Hyatt was cooperating with police, which we appreciated. We were also told that someone from Aviara Golf Club management would contact us to discuss what happened. That call never came. I understand that a hotel cannot control the actions of every person on its property, and I am not assigning legal responsibility to Hyatt. My concern is how we were treated as guests after such a serious and disturbing experience. We experienced an uncomfortable confrontation during dinner, left to discover nearly $15,000 in damage to our vehicle, and had to involve law enforcement. Yet we never felt the level of concern, communication, or follow-through we expected from a five-star property. That is what has been most disappointing. We chose Park Hyatt Aviara because we expected exceptional hospitality and guest care consistent with the Park Hyatt name. Instead, we left feeling uncomfortable, unsupported, and profoundly disappointed. I sincerely hope Park Hyatt Aviara considers how guests are cared for when something goes seriously wrong during their visit.

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