Found Pauline's on Yelp driving north on I 26 and the reviews were excellent. When you come in the front door it's like you're transported to a whole different place. The hostess was amazing and told me how great the food was before. You've been seating me it was late on a Wednesday afternoon and after not eating since breakfast, I worked up quite an appetite. My eyes got big when I saw the buffet and the assortment of food. I read a review that said everything was made from scratch, and I believe it after this meal. I had an assortment of southern specialties, including roasted pork, mashed potatoes with gravy fried okra, fried white fish. It's a really good sweet, buttered corn. My first place went so good. I duplicated the same portion size and fixin' on my second one. See photo My last plate I got the peach cobbler and the banana pudding. The wait staff kept checking on me and all the patrons were friendly and happy. How could you not with a meal like this? Pauline was the best buffet I've come across in many years. It will be on my shortlist for places when I'm traveling on I 26 to grab a bite. Thanks! read more

Pauline’s - Great find! - Southern Near Me - Orangeburg, South Carolina

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I watched reviews of this restaurant on Facebook for quite a while. I was disappointed that they were going on vacation and waited until they returned to make my first visit. According to Facebook and also on their website, they offered a variety of foods on different days and I chose Sunday. I was attracted by the carving station in particular and many other items that were listed. Morning of the day that I was to visit, there was again a Facebook ad listing the foods that would be available that day. When I arrived at the restaurant, they were very busy. There was a waiting period of about 30 minutes. I had to sit outside where it was extremely extremely hot and I was getting bit by bugs. Once inside, I was disappointed to see that there was no carving station and items listed in their advertisement on Facebook that morning and other days for Sunday, which included prime rib, ribs, ham, etc. we're not available In all approximately 90% of what had been listed that morning on Facebook as well as in previous ads for Sunday, were not available. The manager (who is also the cook) informed me that the carving station with prime rib etc., was available on Friday. He could not explain why it was listed in their ad for Sunday. Ultimately, I ended up getting a refund and leaving --- do not ever plan on returning read more

Excellent food I'm normally not impressed with buffets but the food and the flavors were excellent. If you don't eat pork that greens other things have bacon and pork in them however, I was able to make a good selection of the sweet potatoes the roast beef, the Whiting fish was just lovely. Your meal also included dessert which was : peach cobbler and strawberry cake. The hot water cornbread was very good ! I recommend it. read more

I'd give this buffet 3.5 stars. We came for Friday lunch it was $17 a person which is a great price overall. There was a large selection of food, I feel like some of it was made with good quality ingredients and some of it was just kind of thrown together. The fried chicken, fried shrimp were all good.the cobbler was just thrown together. Low quality ice cream. Lots of options and choice. I would go back. Restrooms were kinda of a mess though, don't think they had great plumbing, I slipped on water! read more

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The food is amazing, everything is made from scratch. I haven't had anything I didn't like when we went. Make sure you check the hours, I think Thursday is seafod day. Make sure you try a little of everything!! read more

VERY good food, and great service. If you haven't tried Pauline's, you should definitely give them a try!!

The food at Pauline's is good, and the service is usually good as well. However, during my visit today, the employee responsible for keeping the buffet stocked was not very pleasant. I politely asked about an item listed on the menu that wasn't available on the buffet at the time, and her response came across as though she had an attitude or was having a bad day. While this one interaction did not ruin my meal, it did affect my overall experience. Everyone can have an off day, but customer interactions are important. I hope management addresses customer service expectations, as the food itself is worth the visit. read more

I swear this food is full of the it's! I saw the bar area and almost passed out. When I was finished with this southern delicasy, I almost called an ambulance to take me home! read more

Been twice now. There are plenty of options to choose from and everything is tasty. I love that it doesn't seem like it was poured out of box or pulled from a freezer - it feels like someone actually made it, which seems for more rare these days, especially for a buffet. It's not "cheap" but it is quality food and you eat until you're full & maybe then some. Had the same server both times and she was great! Always refilling the drinks before they were even empty. It's worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

Went to this Southern Buffet a few weeks ago. Southern Food!!! It was very good. Restaurant was very clean and more upscale than other buffets. Get there early because limited seating and it fills up quick for lunch. The meatloaf is almost as good as my moms. I really couldn't find a bad thing on the buffet from the chicken, sides, desserts etc... If you want a good buffet in Orangeburg go to Paulines. Go hungry as well. read more

Pauline’s - Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, fried okra, rice and hash, and okra and tomatoes. - Southern Near Me - Orangeburg, South Carolina

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Not better than your kitchen. They also really stay on top of how much you put on your plate. It's standard fare that's not even homemade to the extent of fresh veggies. They use canned. Keep going to the grocery store & make it yourself. read more

Everything was great. The food was hot and not over seasoned. My server was friendly. Overall, this place was a great stop while traveling through. Quick, tasty and priced well. read more

I've visited Pauline's twice since being in Orangeburg. The food has been really good, and the vegetable offerings are Diabolical . The butter beans, the lima beans, the broccoli salad, the beets, the corn, rice, gravy. Was out of sight. For my protein, the first time I had chicken And meatloaf. My second visit I had the brisket, which was very, very tender and a little bbq sauce on the side with a fried chop. Now with the serving size of the to go tray, you can eat off this meal for two days. sweet tea, and lemonade was average And the owner, I assume the young lady who runs the register that could be Paula Dean instead of Pauline, kind of remind me of Pauline's restaurant in Savannah Georgia. I love this place. I will visit again on Sunday. read more

Never disappoints. You may have to wait so pack your patience on a Sunday afternoon. Just what you need when comfort food is the medicine you seek. With tasty assortments of vegetables and salads to accompany those protein stars. Friendly staff. read more

The food is fresh & delicious! Service is friendly, welcoming and relaxing. Choices are plentiful and desserts are so yummy!!

The food was amazing, lots of great selection and the guests were all so nice to each other. I can't wait to go back. We came from Aiken to give it a try. If you want good southern cuisine, give it a try. read more

The service was great. Only one waitress but everyone helped out to make it work. The food was served family style. Very hot and fresh. The Pork chops ,chicken and ribs were our first order. You pick your selections along with sides. They cook it fresh . We enjoyed it. read more

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My sister and her husband had lunch.Ooh my goodness she raved about the food and service.We know good food ,and she was not disappointed.This year I shall order my Thanksgiving Dinner.Everything looks so good and clean..Take a road trip and visit.. read more

On Vacation June 30 - July 22 3 weeks. We were really looking forward to giving it a try. Made the best of it by going in the Heaven on Earth Ice Cream shop next door. Good Ice Cream & Smoothie. The Ice Cream Waiter said Pauline's IS the place to go. 3 Stars since we didn't truly try it. read more

Drove from Columbia with friends on a Saturday. We had 7 people and was taken care of during are time at lunch. I like collard greens and they was not homemade, but the other food was great, everyone in our group loved the food and atmosphere. We stayed 11/2 hours and had great time eating great food. I would recommend it to everyone! read more

Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Listen, I've been to this restaurant twice, the first time was back in April when I came down from Atlanta to look at houses because I was relocating to Orangeburg in June. And then this past Sunday, me and my Lil Sister went for dinner and I have to say it was better than the first time. Food and hospitality were AWESOME. This spot is even better than Golden Corral, Old Country Buffet. Pauline's will definitely be my go to spot for a good Sunday dinner. read more

This newest Restaurant is open in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It's calledPauline's . It opened in 2022. The ambience is a little retro and a little country. The decor is quite appealing. The hostess was very friendly and seated us very quickly. Our server Sarah was very attentive and friendly, just when you needed a refill on your iced tea or lemonade Sarah was right there. There were times while we were talking our empty plates were taken away without any of us noticing her taking them away. Now onto the food. Southern feast from Brisket to chicken to fried fish and pork chops pulled pork chopped barbecue chicken fried steak, to macaroni and cheese , mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing candied yams okra and tomatoes to lemon meringue pie chocolate cake banana pudding strawberry shortcake, and so much more. I definitely will find my way back here when I'm back in the Low country area of Orangeburg SC read more

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Delicious Southern cooking but the desserts stand head and shoulders above the rest. Was gifted/delivered meals so can't comment on service or ambiance read more

Love the variety and freshness. I am never disappointed when I eat there. So much to choose from.

We went to this restaurant while staying a few days in Orangeburg. The restaurant is tucked away in a large shopping center; we had some difficulty finding it. The restaurant has an "all you can eat" menu featuring southern cooking. The menu changes each day and is available on line. Diners check in at an entryway desk and pay in advance for the meals. They can then be seated in the dining area. They were busy, and we had to wait a few minutes to be seated. We visited on a seafood buffet night. Once at a table, diners are free to serve themselves at the buffet. Servers take beverage orders and clear used plates. The buffet had a large selection of items. There was a section with fried seafood. Other seafood included low country boil, shrimp, and salmon. There were a number of southern style vegetables. Other selections included salads and desert items. The staff kept busy keeping the food items stocked. The food was decent but not gourmet. All in all, the restaurant offers great value for those interested in an all you can eat experience. read more

The food is really, really good! A variety to choose from, and the best fried chicken around! It's busy, so only downside is feeling rushed to leave because there's a line of people waiting to dine in. read more

Awesome food and service every-time I stop by! Real Southern Comfort food and vibes! If you driving through get your plate to -go or you're gonna be stopping and booking a room once that itis get a hold of you!! Good Eating!!! read more

Went with two other people last Saturday night (06/01/24) and all three of us loved the food. It's family style where you get three meats and five vegetables per table. We only ordered two meats - the battered pork chops and country fried steak - had we ordered a third entree, it would have been too much to eat. Pauline's is definitely a "go back to" restaurant. read more

This place could've easily gotten 5 stars!! From the sweet tea to the main entree, everything was really good but I had to deduct points bc the collared greens were very SWEET. & I have no idea WHY but other than that, best food I've had since being in town. read more

Pauline’s - Country fried sirloin - Southern Near Me - Orangeburg, South Carolina

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Very good food the dining room is small but nice and very cozy and relaxing. The waitress are very attentive and makes you feel the need to come back. read more

Pauline's is tucked into an old, practically abandoned mall, but don't let outside appearances fool you, this place is worth stopping by. And then stopping back by. We live 3 hours away and already plan to return. The owners of this restaurant obviously take pride in their business. The inside has been completely updated with a high end vibe and the greeters were friendly and accommodating. Then comes the food. It is served buffet style but is WAY beyond any buffet food I've ever had before. Every single dish was correctly seasoned and cooked. I felt like I was transported back to my grandmother's kitchen in 1980s Alabama. Just delicious. The dining room server stopped by often to keep our glasses filled with sweet tea. The downside is that I ate too much to be able to try any of the peach cobbler or banana pudding that I saw piled high on other people's plates. To the owners and employees I thank you for a delightful late lunch. To anyone else passing through, give this place a try if you love real Southern cuisine. read more

We went to Orangeburg for a HBCU basketball game on Feb 13 and the experience was not pleasant, we were not aware of the set so we preceded to the dining area,after understanding that it was buffet style,we started fixing our plates.After fixing our plates we were seated and eating.Out of no where this rude lady comes up and asked if we were ready to pay for our meals by card,so I was caught of guard because I never informed her that I was paying by card,I had c$sh,but I gave her a card to phycilitate her suspicion of us not taking care of our bill. We do not eat pork.Every vegetable had pork in it.The food that was available was also limited, but we ate what we could without complaining. The next day I called to speak to Management about there being no option for non porkers on the menu.I was told by the same woman that harassed us about $payment, that the reason they called it southern Cuisine, was because there was Pork in all vegetables and sides.Weird.I am also from the South and I was not aware of this at all.Bottom line is if you're not a Porker and don't wish to be treated like a F-ing thief or slave stay clear Madam Pauline's establishment. PEACE,,,,,,,,, read more

It should be illegal. This much Food, every bite better than the last. Friendly atmosphere. Clean restaurant.

The food was good. But the use of plastic knives/forks was the worst. The styrofoam plates completely ruined the meal. The smothered pork chops were very tough. Could not cut them with the plastic knife. The vegetables were very good but got only 2 bites of the pork chops before I said no more. Will never return till they start using real plates. read more

The food is always good ~~~ especially the porkchops and collard greens... But nobody answers the phone when you try to call your order in... read more

Best food in town period. Mac n cheese is almost as good a their blackberry cobbler great way to fix ur day