Great food and service!! The buffet is the best Asian selection of food we've ever eaten. The selection of sushi is extensive and delicious. They also offer a variety of hibachi items they will prepare to your liking. The restaurant is spacious and the service staff are friendly and fast. We have been several times and even though we drive 25 miles to get there, it is well worth it. They also offer a selection of American food that is very good. Prices are very reasonable for what is offered. Go there!! read more

So this was the first time at Ocean buffet, and it may be my last time. It wasn't because of the quality of the food. They actually have a pretty large selection of food options, even for me, which I was a little concerned about because I have a shellfish allergy, but I left satisfied. The food was also pretty good. Some things were hit-or-miss. Like their bao buns didn't taste fresh and their calamari had been sitting out too long so it was a little chewy, but it was seasoned well. I really enjoyed their mushrooms, their frog legs and their fried rice. It has a cute decor, they have murals, a "aquarium", ocean decor all around the restaurant, so the name is fitting. Also for a dinner buffet they only charge twenty dollars, which is amazing and they offer discounts for some. So you may ask, why did I give them a 3 and why may I not come back? It's because in the dining room that we were in had a large party. One of the guests in this party was a 4 legged animal that did not have a service vest on, and at one point, they allowed the dog to sit at the table. The staff passed by them multiple times and no one said anything. The dog should not be in the establishment plus the party would pet the dog, and then go get their food, so that is why I probably won't be back. read more

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Great buffet. Watch them whe they make you ticket. The posted price was WAY less than they actually charged us. Almost twice more But the food was GREAT and the atmosphere wonderful. read more

First visit to this buffet and impressed. Everything we tried was excellent. The whole place was super clean. Staff were excellent. Definitely will be coming back. read more

This buffet is very clean, modern, and well-lit, with plenty of food options to choose from. It's located a bit farther out, but it's worth the drive. The food was fresh and tasted really good. read more

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Mediocre at best but lots and lots of variety The habachi chicken was good The sushi and rolls were decent, good value Soups, esp the Miso was good The rest was meh Stay away from the kimchi, spare ribs, orange chicken and broccoli chicken. Parking is a chore, you are competing with planet fitness during dinner hours Would I come back, probably, but not my first pick read more

Ocean Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Crowley, Texas

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Still a solid 4 stars for what it is. We took the extended family here on the second visit. I got my usual, but made a beeline for the pork buns first. They were great as always, and I appreciate this place has them because no other buffet I've been to has them to offer. We sat in the same room as we did last time, and the staff were all attentive. Worth a mention: I didn't get the seafood. I would suggest that this business give customers a way to crack the shells open. I did see several people struggling to get the crab meat out of the shells. My sister-in-law gave up trying to open hers because she couldn't. Customers, take your own cracking supplies. (ETA UPDATE: someone informed me you can ask the servers for crackers for the shells and they'll give them to you...didn't know that but it's great info for those who need them) read more

Ocean Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Crowley, Texas

This place was super hyped up on social media, so I had pretty high expectations going in. In the spirit of a buffet, we tried lots of different small plates. I will say the variety was impressive, with a lot to choose from. The kitchen staff did a great job keeping everything stocked; I never saw anything running low or sitting empty. The price was reasonable for a seafood buffet, and there are weekday and kids' deals that help keep it affordable. The service was fine. We mostly saw servers when they came by to refill sodas or clear away finished plates. The place was very busy (we waited about 20-30 minutes just to be seated), so service was understandably a bit slower when it came to refills and clearing dishes. Overall, it's a buffet, solid, not bad...but nothing particularly special either. read more

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I don't normally rate buffets as 5 stars, but Ocean Buffet is an exception. The staff were very nice and the restaurant was clean. The food was plentiful and everything looked fresh. There were a lot of options. The hibachi area was pristine and the uncooked meats looked properly housed and fresh. You are given a beeper to let you know when your grill items are ready. The sushi looked well prepared. There are so many options of food here to choose from I hope the restaurant stays as well kept as it is now. read more

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What a great find. Stopped in for lunch and they were so busy. They are in a cramped parking lot with alot of speed bumps. I'm so glad we took the suv otherwise we would've had to forget about going through all of those speed bumps. They are so friendly and efficient getting tables cleaned and ready. The food servers were back and forth getting the food restocked. It was good food and they had some dim sum dishes such as chicken feet and hargow there. So surprising! I'd definitely recommend this spot. We drove 45 minutes to come here. Well worth the drive. Melly was our server and made sure we had everything we needed for a great meal. read more

Ocean Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Crowley, Texas

Hi everyone! With all the hype about the, brand new, Ocean Buffet in Crawley I had to come over and give it a try.... I'm not sure where to start with this review. The entrance to the restaurant is very nicely done. It is pretty and inviting. The buffet selection is quite large with a good variety of offerings. It is safe to say, there is something for everyone here. The buffet is clean, the food fresh and nicely presented. There is a nice selection of sushi. Many Chinese dishes. And your typical buffet desert selections. Sadly, the food itself can vary in taste from mediocre to fairly good. Nothing great. The service is basically just keeping your beverage glass full to picking up your dirty plates. In both cases, they were sorely lacking. Definitely needing improvement. So you might wonder why, with basically a mediocre review above, I gave Ocean Buffet four stars. Simple. The price! An "early bird" senior buffet is only $10.95! That price makes up for a lot of shortcomings. Am I coming back? Maybe..... Jim read more

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Comparing asian buffets in DFW area, this one is one of the best. The sushi options alone are stand out!!! I really enjoyed the sushi here and I usually never eat the sushi at buffets. They also had steamed buns which I don't usually see at buffets. Such a wide variety of options here. Hibachi is offer in the buffet too. Just so many good options. It was pretty crowded on a Sunday at 1pm but we got saf within 5 mins. This location is very spacious, fun interior. read more

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Food was overall not bad. Service was great. It was very decorated inside and I mean VERY. I almost had a headache from all the bright lights, lol. It definitely keeps the kids busy looking around though. The AC was on full blast, so I appreciate that during Texas heat. Pretty good variety for different people. Food was hot and constantly refilled if it goes almost empty. Dim sum items were lacking/not good. Has all Common chinese buffet items so can't complain. I liked the coconut shrimp! Build your own hibachi grill items (wish there were more sauces/seasoning options to add more flavor though) , some sushi items. Lots of dessert items! Including invididual ice cream cups instead of the dispensing machine! read more

The place looks fun and interesting the food was good and the service was great! It was a wait but not much. read more

Ocean Buffet - Seating area - Chinese Near Me - Crowley, Texas

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Great quality at VERY reasonable prices! NOT your typical strip mall Oriental buffet! EXTREMELY attractive restaurant. Best way to describe the decor is that it looks like a high-end oriental restaurant that you would find in a Las Vegas casino. Bright, airy, inviting. I have been at Ocean Buffet at least 5 or 6 times in the last 4 months and have never been disappointed. It is my "go to" place when I am in the area for lunch. I LOVE the Hibachi ribeye and the steam tables have a good (and very tasty) assortment of both oriental and "American" food. Very broad selections of deserts and the chocolate fountain with bananas and marshmallows is a great way to finish off a meal. (I can't speak to the sushi because I just can't get into sushi, but there appears to be a very attractive and large assortment of it.) I have brought several friends there when the visit and they were equally impressed. read more

Went after church on Sunday it was very busy however we got seated very quickly! The food was fresh however I do not eat seafood or not much meat for that matter (wish they had a lower price for folks like me). The decorations are worth the trip alone! Our waiter was not very good about refills I ask for water for my son as he was walking by and said "Yeah" but still took a moment! They have several servers so not sure of the problem! But overall it was a great experience! I do suggest this place! Happy Eating Everyone! read more

This is just an average Chinese buffet. We have been twice since they opened. The first visit the food was decent. Everything was hot and being refilled frequently. The Mongolian grill is set up weird with meats and veggies on one side, grill in the middle, seasonings on the other side of that. There is no sign and no direction on how to use the Mongolian so it is chaotic with people standing on top of each other and nobody being able to communicate with the person that is cooking. The second visit was enough to never go back. All of the food was old and chewy. It was a Sunday night and the place was packed but the food still tasted old. We waited nearly 20 mins for a Mongolian to come out burnt. When we were leaving we went to pay at the counter because our waitress never came back. We were asked if the food was good and we said no. He laughed and I said no I'm serious. He called the manager over who begged us to give him another chance and started singing. I found this odd and a bit annoying, however he did try. He took $4 off a $40 bill and gave us a 10% coupon that expires in a month. It was a nice gesture but at $20 a person, we won't return. Everything seems to be at least wiped down frequently but the music is too loud and happy birthday plays every 5 minutes or so. I wouldn't recommend. read more

Ocean Buffet - Burnt Mongolian we waited 20 minutes for - Chinese Near Me - Crowley, Texas

First time here (it opened about a month ago). Overall great experience. Place was clean and the decor is great. The service was very good. The food was great, especially for a Buffett. Tons of variety, everything was fresh, and replenished often. Did not love the sushi, but not saying it was bad. The hibachi was a very good and cool way to use a beeper system. We did not take any photos unfortunately. Overall we recommend to others and will return for sure. read more

More of an internet sensation than a ground breaking buffet. Decent food. Poor dessert selection. Long wait to be seated (Sunday around noon). Reasonable service, but usually slow due to the lunch rush. Fairly expensive for a lunch pricing. For what draws people: cool designs throughout, nice presentation of food, good arrangement of tables. Wouldn't return. read more

It's very distasteful to come in have a great time eating our meal, but everything is displaced whenever, after paying the bill and giving $18 as a tip, the waiter counts tip in front of us and asks for more,will not be returning to this location. Management should have us talk with all the waiters. read more

Walking in, I was really impressed by how beautiful everything looked. It was neat, tidy, and truly captivating. The atmosphere was incredible, especially since it felt like we were inside a submarine. I especially loved the picture of the dolphins. The food was plentiful and always quick to be replenished; there were so many options that even a picky eater would find something they like. One server stood out as particularly wonderful! Lisa kept coming by to refill our drinks, and my dad enjoyed joking with her, which she happily joined in, making us all laugh. The service was genuinely exceptional. read more

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Attended a Friday lunch for two! Upon entering, the ambiance was really nice, and the staff quickly seated us. They were super attentive and very kind throughout the visit. As for the food, I appreciated that it wasn't overly seasoned, but unfortunately, it did lack flavor overall. I wasn't a big fan of the sushi--it had a bit of a funny taste--so I'd recommend staying away from that. I tried a little bit of everything and, overall, wasn't too impressed. That said, the potstickers, cream cheese rangoons, pork egg rolls, and shrimp boil did not disappoint. It was also pretty cool that they had a chocolate fountain, though I did notice some guests picking up fruits and pastries with their hands before dipping, which wasn't the most hygienic. For $36 (2ppl) with 1 drink , felt reasonable and affordable for what you get. Thankyou so much :) read more

Fun ambiance and tons of food to choose from as well as a dessert bar and to go options, the staff is friendly and doting young children would love the lights read more

I would not go back, the place is a buffet with lots of food, but I would not call it high quality.

The ambiance is so cool. Food was very good. Fresh and warm. Service was good also. Never wanted for anything.

Variety of food choices. All the hot entrees are hot and savory. Their cold options are fresh. They have plenty of desserts. The sitting area has tables and chairs that are positioned very close to other tables. There's really no space for a wheelchair/walker bound customer. We got creative. read more

I've been waiting to try this place since it opened, but was reluctant because buffets can be disappointing. So glad I finally went! This is definitely much bigger and better than other Asian Buffets out there. Often when I go to Asian buffets, I will not even touch what little sushi that may be available because it looks horrible. Well not at Ocean Buffet!! They had tons of selection of sushi and they were fresh and looked great. Overall, the quality of other items that I would normally get at an Asian buffet were much better as well. The chicken actually looks like chicken that I would cook in my home instead of something I'm not so sure about. Well went on the weekend and they had a beautiful selection of cold seafood salads, cold and hot seafood, typical Asian buffet offerings, a variety of steamed buns, deserts, chocolate fountains, fruit, a soup bar, hibachi, American cuisine, and much more. The decor is really nice and adds to the vibe. The staff was friendly and helpful. When comparing Asian Buffets, this was a 5 star experience. FYI, you can also pick up this Buffett to go and you pay by the pound. Not a bad deal. Wish I'd took more pics, but it was so good I forgot. read more

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Good food and service! Server was very attentive. The only thing I did not like is the snow crab was very minimal for weekend dinner. It is apart of the seafood boil but the customers raid it leaving everything else but the crab legs. read more

My friend and I really enjoyed this place! Tons of options to choose from, and the buffet made it easy to try a little of everything. Super affordable for what you get, and the environment was fun. Service was a bit slow, but our server was friendly. read more

After all the great things that I have heard about this new restaurant, I had to check it out. I'm glad I did and I will be back!! The ocean decor is cute and fun. The food was delicious and it was really busy but they kept the buffet tables well supplied. There is so much to choose from you can't try it all. Next time I will try the hibachi grill where you take your raw ingredients to the chefs and they prepare it fresh in front of you! read more

Ocean Buffet - Grilled chicken, fried fish, coconut shrimp, sushi, pot stickers, and crab Rangoon. - Chinese Near Me - Crowley, Texas

The food here was pretty good. I think the sheer size of the buffet and the freshbess was what really stole the show. Def not the best as far as flavor, but pretty decent. read more

Good food, wait staff is friendly and helpful, great service and wonderful atmosphere, very clean

This was our first visit to Ocean Buffet in Crowley and we were very impressed with this Chinese buffet restaurant! It was so much better than the buffet restaurants you're used to going to. The food quality as well the variety was sooooo much better!! The service was very prompt and always kept the refills coming and dirty dishes pulled away! The ambiance was very impressive with the water feature when you first walk in. The variety of food was amazing as was the choices of seafood items, salads, and desserts!! read more

service was grest our server was Chris very polite attentive food was good few things stood out but outside of that its your typical chinese buffett it lively decorated read more

The restaurant décor is delightful and inviting! It's clean with comfortable tables and chairs... huge selection of yummy buffet items ranging from peel & eat shrimp, baked salmon, fried fish, spare ribs, and all your favorite Asian dishes!! A chef will stir-fry a hibachi-style dish to your liking but the best part is the amazing sushi bar, made fresh and offers many choices!! There's a salad bar, soups, and a dessert bar as well... so much to see and eat!! It's all delicious!!! read more

Great food, excellent service, child friendly atmosphere, very clean and organized!! There is a wide variety of foods from fresh fruit, shrimp, fish, Chinese, Thai, even fried fish to pizza! Sushi, shrimp boil, JELLO!!, ...........give them a try! read more

I seriously doubt the 5-star reviews are real. My family and I waited quite a while (~30 minutes) in line, while one of the managers yelled at a worker in front of us all. "DO YOU WANT TO WORK HERE!" when the young kid (maybe 16) admitted making a mistake, following up with "YOU DON'T MAKE MISTAKES HERE". About 10 minutes later when the manager came back, I stopped him and said "you know people are capturing this for youtube?", he responded nonchalantly, "I don't care", so I responded "You really shouldn't yell at the kid in front of all your customers" as he walked away. Right as our number was called, the manager approached me and apologized (several times). I just felt bad for the kid. Now, while the food selection was pretty good, the overall taste was fairly bad, not terrible, but not good at all. I don't think I'd ever return, not because of the manager specifically, but the food just isn't worth it. The soft drink (Dr. Pepper, or Mr. Pibb) was very watered down, the sushi was like eating paper, the rice was old, kinda like rice that's been left out in the sun all day. The entrance/waiting area is fairly nice for a buffet restaurant, but that's about it. I'd say try it, experience it, and forget it imho. If Ocean Buffet reads this, don't yell at your employees like that in front of everyone, especially kids. read more

Came here from all the FB videos and tic toc. Well this place is just your run of the mill Chinese Buffet. Granted it's a big one but it's nothing any better than the rest of them. The videos looked like it had way more seafood than they have. The service is good they are very friendly. The building is very modern with video screens and lighted walls. It's new so it's very packed. Even on the Monday we came. The place is clean. The prices are not bad I guess. Oh well live and learn read more

We went for the seafood. The crab legs. They fried them and not ONE of them had meat come out. They were hollow. Completely hollow. Had an entire plate and didn't have one bite of meat. Sushi was good. Mussels and clams were good. Geeez. Just steam the crab legs. You wasted so much food by frying NO MEAT read more

Grand opening weekend had about 20min wait which isn't bad. Sushi was pretty good for buffet. Typical Chinese buffet type of food...place is nice and clean. Seafood items include sushi, peel-eat shrimp, mussels, fried blue crab, octopus salad, and oysters. The oysters kept running out and took awhile for them to renew. Everything else was good. Staff friendly. read more