Good food and selection ! Good service and help if you go hungry it's your fault !!!!read more

Food isn't always fresh wait staff is decent but prices are reasonable especially for me being a…read moresingle mother

Quick Review: Overall 3 stars, because it's a chain,…read moredoesn't matter if it's a Denny's or an I-Hop, the food is pretty production line quality. If you've ever been to classic diners like the ones featured on Guy Fieri's such as Sam's #3 in Aurora Colorado (miss those days living out in the Rockies), then you know that special something when you sit down and all the locals come out and congregate for brunch...well didn't get that feel here. However, 5/5 stars to the chef. Let me explain. And don't get me wrong, the server was fantastic. The setting was in the retail section of the Joplin Petro Truck Stop, being a fairly dim but rather quiet corner. In all my years of trucking, on the road, whether it be at a Denny's in a truck stop, or a Black Bear diner, Waffle House, another Iron Skillet, or i-Hop, whenever I order medium rare on a steak, it would always end up on opposite ends of the spectrum-- either very well done OR bloodshot rare. So when my server brought me a true medium rare steak, there was this aura of sacredness to it. I simply didn't expect the chef was going to make it to that likeness...and he proved me wrong. It just shows, that there are still individuals on planet Earth that know how to grill up an everyday New York steak and not destroy it. , Thank you Jesus this art form is still alive and well. But of course going back to the quality and satisfaction levels of eating the food, I still want to stick to a 3. It's a truck stop, it's a chain, it tastes very manufactured production line quality. Like if you walked into any Flying J or Pilot, whatever they have in the hot food trays, it's on par with that. Basically the Caesars Salad, the Mashed Potatoes, but the steak was how a New York strip would taste but on the saltier side. Until next time, maybe I'll check out that other diner in Barstow CA on route 66

Stopped in for lunch at the Iron Skillet inside Joplin 44 and it was exactly what we needed after a…read morelong morning on the road. Iron Skillets are pretty common at truck stops, but this one really stood out for the service and consistency. Hot food, quick service, and our drinks were never empty. It's always such a nice break to sit down and enjoy a real meal instead of grabbing deli or fast food. The menu is familiar, the portions are solid, and everything came out fresh and fast. Great staff, great service, and a perfect spot to relax for a bit before getting back on the highway. We'll definitely be stopping again.

The family wanted to come to King Buffett to celebrate my niece's birthday. We're a large group so…read moreit took a few minutes to push the tables together. Once seated, the lady took our drink orders and we headed to the buffet. Our group picked their favorites. The kids went back a few times. They have your general public favorites as far as buffets go. The egg drop soup was the starter! There's a salad bar area. The dessert area as well. Oh! There's a small sushi bar area, too. They also offer a hibachi area as well. At the evening we were there, there weren't as many meat choices. I had them do like a vegetarian style. The noodles were piping hot! The kids liked it because they could create their own flavors with the different sauces. Towards the end, our waitress made a special birthday dessert plate and put a candle in it. The nearby monitor played a birthday song!! My niece was so happy and grateful. We didn't expect it and truly appreciate her thoughtfulness. Overall, a nice small town buffet. It's a large place, too. Spacious and clean. All the employees were friendly. It's a shared parking lot. Ample parking.

Located in the same place as a previous Chinese buffet next to Culver's. When you first enter it…read morelooks almost the same: spacious with really tall ceilings, the same buffet fixtures and dining room, only cleaner than before. But the recipes are not identical and the quality seems a step or two higher and fresher. Many attractive salad and fruit options. And the main buffet was kept refreshed and clean. Lots of beef, chicken and seafood dishes, all with a balance of the proteins and vegetables. Soups tasted fresh without mushy over cooked vegetables and good flavor. Standouts to us: The marinated grilled meat on skewers The Japanese chicken The baked crab But really everything we sampled was good. Even the desserts which Chinese buffets don't normally excel at. We did not make it to the sushi or hibachi grill although everything looked fresh when I walked past it. My soft drink was well balanced between carbonation and syrup (I hate it when restaurants water down sodas or don't mix the carbonation right). We left full and pleased as our check was less expensive than any fast food lunch for two costs!

Spring River Buffet at Downstream Casino is an excellent buffet. The food was fresh and fantastic…read more I liked pretty much everything except for the broccoli cheddar rice soup. It tasted really strange. Also I didn't try any of their 3 random Chinese entrees. A lot of people didn't either. The buffet had entrees not seen at other casinos which is great. On Saturday night, buffet was $30 per person. Seafood buffet is available on Wednesday night for $40 per person. On other days, all you can eat snow crab legs is an additional $30 per person, so $60 per person on Saturday. We did not get all you can eat snow crab legs on this visit. Some people did and the snow crab legs looked great. If there's a reason for me to come back to Downstream, it would be the seafood buffet.

Came for the all you can eat Crab legs. First ones in at 4:00pm seated and greeted by Jennifer our…read moreserver. Took during and food order and off to the buffet. Lots of choices. Sampled a little of each I thought I would like. Music was from the casino and was not real loud. Tables and seats were clean and well maintained. Food was goooood. Service was awesome. I don't understand these bad reviews unless the patron was having a bad day. Thanks Jennifer Stewart for a wonderful experience.

I love this restaurant and for Joplin the only place with great outdoor seating, including heaters…read moreand a cozy fire pit for cool fall & spring days. Fantastic quality food, the service is always top notch, and the absolute best desserts around town.

Food was fantastic. Service was a step below TERRIBLE! Sat at the bar and got a drink right away…read more Took 30 minutes before we were asked if we wanted to order food (which we stated when we sat down). Took around 40 minutes to get our food. There was a total of six people in the bar so it wasn't an overload. Had to ask to get our check which ended up being wrong. Of course no one was at the bar so I had to track someone down to get the bill corrected.

Wonderfully friendly & helpful staff. My coffee cup never went empty at Sunday lunch. Empty plates…read morewere quickly taken. Buffet line was quickly moving & food dishes were prompty filled.

Great food options and great service. Makes me feel at home. Thanks to Andrea we had a great time…read moreand was super nice and speedy.

Food menus was easy. Big portion plates for what you pay for. Service is very good, polite and…read morehelpful. The ambiance is nothing special, simple and easy to get around.

Food is amazing has been my favorite for the past 6 years definitely needs to try the brocolli beefread more

Downstream Casino in Quapaw is the 8th largest casino in Oklahoma. It's conveniently located at the…read moreOK-MO-KS border. It has a hotel for travelers, a sports bar, a steakhouse, a buffet, and a snack bar that opens late. If you live in the Tulsa area, I feel like River Spirit Casino and Hard Rock are better than Downstream in all regards. The only feature that Downstream has worth coming back is the seafood buffet on Wednesday night for $40 per person. The snow crab legs looked great so I might come back. But then again, I could get that at Riverwind Casino which is available on Saturday night. Downstream Casino is pretty average to me. Also, the staff working at player's club did not explain to me clearly regarding promotions for new members. I was supposed to get a $20 food voucher after earning enough points which I did not get. I got nothing for earning over 1000 points.

My wife needed to go to the bathroom and I suggested to come here to go to the bathroom. I wanted…read moreto check this casino out to see what games to play and was not planning on playing, but my wife put some money into the machine and I said okay we are playing and saw some games I never saw at other casinos. I ended up signing up for the card and got $5 dollars in free play and then if I earned 25 points, I get a $20 dollar food voucher. I do not know how the point system works, but I got 321 points. I used the voucher on red bull drinks. They have a good assortment of slot games, but I focused on bingo slot machines as I ended up getting quite some red screens. My biggest win here was $500 dollars and I did hit another $300 dollars. I wanted to stay longer, but needed to head to Ameristar. I played other games, but did not have much luck, but I was low rolling the play. They have beverage machine which is a plus. Would definitely come back here again.

Tried CiCi's Pizza for the very first time and I've got to say--it was such a fun and easy dining…read moreexperience! The buffet style setup was perfect because I could sample a little bit of everything without having to commit to just one pizza. From the classic pepperoni to some more creative options, everything came out hot and fresh. I especially liked being able to grab chicken wings, soup and salad alongside the pizza--it made the meal feel more complete. What really stood out was the value and the atmosphere. For the price, you get unlimited options, and the staff kept the buffet well-stocked and the dining area clean, even when it started to get busy. It had a relaxed, family-friendly vibe where you could sit back, enjoy, and not feel rushed. For a first-time visit, CiCi's definitely impressed me, and I can see why it's a go-to spot for my daughter and has been since she was little.

For $8.99 including drink their buffet is a smoking deal. Friendly greeting and excellent service…read more Salad bar was fresh and had good selection. There was a soup which i didnt try but had a little of the pasta. There was a marinara and an alfredo for topping. The cheesy bread is a big hit. I sat near the buffet and everyone that passed grabbed some bread. There was about 8 different pizza options one had spaghetti and meatballs on top. The also had 2 desert options. When checking in the cashier told me if i wanted something not on the line to advise them and they would make it for me. I highly recommend Cici's

I really just wanted my steak fajitas to be extra well done because I can't eat anything that's…read morepink without getting sick. So when I got home I was ready to enjoy my food and it was really pink in the middle, so my husband went back bless his heart, and told them I need it to be burnt. Well the outside of it was but the inside still was a little pink. So they threw it back onto the grill! The service from the manager was great and she apologized but whoever cooks in the back please follow the tickets instructions!

Great atmosphere!…read more Bee was our server and was excellent...attentive, professional and super nice. The food was very good...I may have to say best we've had in the joplin area so far. We had quesabirria tacos and steak fajitas. Fresh and tender steak. We will return!