This was a great experience for a definitely a great price. The food continued to come out with not much delay of anything. Everything I ate was very good. The service-guy refilling my drink was pleasant with a smile. The place is a bit dated as far as decor and lightning. The inside was very gloomy inside which is why I gave it 4 stars. I need to see who's inside dining and working. I will come back. read more

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This is my favorite Chinese buffet in Charlotte. For weekday evenings, there's usually no wait. The food is always hot. There is a large variety of chicken, pork, seafood, sushi, salad, and sides. The photo is just one plate of four. One of my favorites that is not depicted is their crawfish. Their spicy seasoning is perfect and they are juicy. I have always gotten good service as a solo diner. The waiters pick up the used plates from your table quickly. It is usually busy when I come in for dinner, but not crammed. The buffets are also kept pretty clean. read more

River Buffet & Grill - Buffets Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is very similar to the Hibachi Buffet in Matthews and, in fact, owned by the same person, however, I think this place is better. There is a wider selection of food, and it seems fresher. You can find everything from broccoli and chicken, salmon, honey walnut shrimp (though I did not see any walnuts), green beans, mussels, and tilapia to mac and cheese, pizza, fried chicken, and mashed potatoes to grapes, peaches, pineapple and more! They also have a hibachi area. There are more sushi rolls to choose from, and they also have popsicles for the kids. The water feature looks similar, but there are no fish. Staff is very attentive and quickly clean the table of plates as soon as you finish your plate. There is plenty of parking. My only complaints are that the drinking water had a funny taste, and the bathroom is not clean. Otherwise, this is a great place to dine, especially for groups. read more

We had reservations for twenty. Easily accommodated with a long set-up of tables strung together in their party zone. Works well without any frills or pretense. Check-in was easy, peasy and priced at $20 plus tip, which I encourage since they continually cleaned our table and quickly refilled half-empty drinks. Lots of food, mostly just OK, and replenished continually, at least on a Sunday. FYI: Arrive before 1:00 PM before it gets slammed. Just saying. My main complaint was although they provide gloves to handle the dozens of thongs to handle food, almost nobody thought to use them. Sanitizer stations should be placed throughout the service area and not just in the restrooms, IMO. Overall, it was a feeding frenzy buffet. Tons of food, tons of people, tons of ethnicities, tons of hands touching dozens of utensils. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter donning a mask, gloving up, and wondering if Covid is truly over. Otherwise, it was an interesting event. read more

River Buffet & Grill - Buffets Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Quality and choices were excellent. Service good and it was clean and well stocked. Delish experience. read more

Ate at this buffet several times, and eaten some of my favorites there. Love the sushi, cream spinachh, breaded fried shrips, clams on the half-shell, wonton soup which I mix w/ egg drop, chocolate ice cream. BUT recently I tried the Hibachi Grill -- OMG it was so amazing, that after I ate my lunch I had to get hibachi to go. Will be back soon for the Hibachi - if you haven't tried it yet, you're missing something special. AND someone waiting on her habiachi told me that after 4 they have rib eye steak at the hibachi and crab at the buffet area! Y um! read more

This is always our go to hibachi buffet when we're in town. They always cook to order our food as requested with just enough soy & garlic, not too much. & they always have freshly made sushi. They have to keep it stocked because they are always so busy. Then from there it's a trip or two to the buffet for a few items and dessert. Bathrooms are clean and service is nice and speedy. read more

Place is wild if you looking for a lot of food then go but if you have sensory overloading and cleanliness is not a issue go

Rivers buffet & griil.. I have been to many buffet eateries & I must say I rate them a 10.The prices are reasonable, & the cleanliness is spot on,& the atmosphere is great.I have been going to this restaurant for many years & I can honestly say they're truly the best of the best.My family knows that when we're trying to choose a restaurant to go to my # 1 answer will be Rivers buffet & grill & off we go & everyone is pleased & agree it was a wise choice. We've had Birthday parties(private rooms)family reunion gatherings etc.let me know what you think about Rivers buffet & grill.Eat away there's something for everyine. Good eats.. read more

This is my second time coming here. The first time I came with my friend and thought that the food was decent, nothing to ride home about, but the price is right! I took my son to Big Air, which happened to be right next door, and once we'd been there for a few hrs, we worked up an appetite and decided to have lunch here! $12 for adults and $8 for kids - that is not bad in my opinion! They have a variety of foods, an extensive sushi bar, and a hibachi station that's all included in the price. Most other buffets would charge extra, so that's a plus. I wanted to try the hibachi, but every time I went up, no one was there, so I can't comment on that. The food was mid, nothing really blows your socks off, but I did enjoy the pot roast and the sauced chicken wings. I mean, you name it they have it! Prime rib, chicken prepared different ways, pasta, Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, shrimp, fish, ribs, sausage, creamed spinach, and the list goes on. And honestly, for the price you shouldn't expect gourmet dishes, but for what's offered, it does what it needs to do! IYKYK The staff is polite. There's plenty of seating with enough space between patrons. The place seemed clean. It was not super packed when we went, which was around 2:30 pm on a Wednesday! I'd never go out of my way to come here, but it's a nice affordable option when in the area! read more

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It's a huge Buffett - with endless choices it seems - one doesn't come here for healthy food but yeah if you want options and like Chinese this is your spot! I didn't get a single pic but it's great for groups and when you want to EAT NOW! The pepper chicken was tasty - several rices choices - a hibachi grill n sushi bar all come with the price! It's self serve but our waitresses kept our beverage glass full and checked in often! read more

This was my husband and my second visit and our last. I am not sure how this place is ranked so high. I was so disgusted by the food last night that I don't even know where to begin. The roasted potatoes were okay, not very much seasoning but cook perfectly. The sauced chicken wings were extremely tiny and didn't have a good taste to them, the marinated steak was really good. The plain fried chicken wings were burnt, the beaded shrimp was undercooked and the Cajun shrimp was overcooked. I even did hibachi and that went straight to the trash. My husband enjoyed his salad and noodles, he said the marinated steak was chewy and he didn't care for the cajun shrimp either. Our waitress was attentive. read more

No service but cheap and good food! Can't ask for much more from a buffet. Everything was clean, organized and mostly labeled.

Your attitude towards African American patrons. Please stop judging us all as criminals and dine and dashers. And we also do tip, so no need to attach it to our ticket without letting us know. That is somewhat a dishonest practice. How can you charge for a service that hasn't even been performed? I am telling everyone about your practices and dishonest add-ons. Shame on you for prejudging someone based on the color of their skin which was on full-display. In 2026 it's truly sad to experience that level of discrimination on full display. read more

Upon entering the Restaurant on Sunda, June 14, 2026, we patiently waited to be seated. We were a group of 7 elderly African Americans Women ( all of us 70+ years old). The host that was seating us told us that we needed to pre-pay for our food. They said because of our group size and the restaurant being so busy it was what was being asked for us to do. As we sat there and watched non- Afican American groups being seated without pre- paying. They told us that if we wanted to be seated that we needed to prepay ( that was not a request but a demand/requirement). We went ahead and prepaid. We also without being told had an automatic tip added to our check that wasn't noticed until I happened to glance at my receipt. For tipping our waiter in advance he brought drinks out to us and removed plates from our table, never once asking if we needed anything else during our time there (about 1 1/2 hours. Please tell me who automatically adds a tip to a buffet meal? The food was low quality and the customer service was even worse. My group and I will never step foot in River Buffet ever again!!!! My advice if you're thinking about going there, save your money and a trip and go somewhere else!!!! read more

Always hot, consistent good Chinese food. Spot on General Tso chicken, egg drop soup, lo mein, chicken wings buffalo, sushi, crab rangoon, fried rice, habachi plate. One of the best Buffett in Charlotte. Plenty of room of large family groups to celebrate too! read more

This was an absolutely fantastic buffet! Everything was delicious, and I love that there was no extra charge for hibachi and sushi. We went with a large party, but they were very accommodating, and everything was absolutely delicious. It may be my new favorite Chinese buffet! Highly recommend everyone try it out. read more

River Buffet & Grill - Buffets Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went here on Valentine's Day, so that we wouldn't have to wait for food. Had to wait about 10 minutes for a table, place was so packed, but for good reason, the food was great! Sushi was really good and general tso chicken was delicious. Really one of the best Chinese buffets we've ever been too. Will be planning to go back sometime when it's not a holiday. read more

Literally the worst place on earth they basically tried to poison my mom and act like it was our fault and wouldn't do anything about it and the food is way to shitty for the manager to be acting like that read more

The service was average but know the servers are busy keeping the place clean and serving guests. The food was just okay and the quality isn't the greatest. It's a family friendly environment. read more

River Buffet & Grill - Lots of butter and oil in the food - Buffets Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Tons of seating and variety of food options even vegetables of steamed broccoli and sautéed string beans with onions and garlic. Fresh fruit includes table grapes, sliced oranges, honeydew, cantaloupe, and sliced banana with strawberry glaze. Sushi bar x 2. Staff is attentive and pleasant. Needed hand sanitizer near buffet tables for cleanliness. read more

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Today's lunch was quite good. The buffet lines were still being loaded up at 11:15 am (they open at 11) but by 11:30, everything was out there and being taken care of. Yes, I had an early lunch / late breakfast. Weekend price is $16.23 including tax plus tip. All the usual stuff here including beef & peppers, chicken and broccoli, breaded and fried chicken in sauce, baked fish, short ribs, peel and eat shrimp, oysters and a huge line of fresh cut fruit. I was pleased to see the sushi line was in good shape with many options and even a big pile of sliced sashimi. The hibachi was clean and there was a cook ready to go with stirring up your fresh stir fry. I was able to make some healthy-ish choices and avoid the stuff that was all carbs (rice! noodles!) and sweet/fried. My waitress cleared dirty dishes quickly and was also available to refresh my water. I liked that she had a pitcher and refilled it at the table instead of taking the glass elsewhere. Another plus was the disposable gloves on the steam tables so you could avoid "touching" the food tongs. Tip: You might be able to get on the wifi from the neighboring Big Lots https://www.yelp.com/biz/big-lots-charlotte-7?hrid=_swK9VafzjfQr6CIwxZDdg. [Review 16941 overall - 3263 in North Carolina - 457 of 2022.] read more

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I know alot of people have stopped going to Buffets since Covid. But we saw this place and the reviews looked good so we went for lunch. It was around 11.99 for lunch and there were Tons of options. The food was hot and fresh and we enjoyed it. Our waitress was so nice and kept our iced tea refilled it was 95 outside and the AC inside was nice and cool, which was very pleasant. Presentation of food was great and everything was marked and easy to find . The coconut shrimp was so good as well as their soup. Can't wait to go back read more

It's a decent buffet for a decent price . My faves are are the seafood salad and the gerneral Tao. Today there was no air flow in the place and the hostess up front had her phone on just ringing and ringing.. blah read more

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You have a craving for something... They probably have it lol. This is the perfect spot for families and large parties. Tons of seating, no waits and tons of food options. They ALSO have sushi and the employee was there making it fresh! They ALSO have hibachi and that is made to order! One tip... If you get a steak included in your order give it to them last bc everything stays on the grill until the last item is done which is usually the veggies. This was your steak is not over cooked. Also look for the fresh fruit and salad bar! I get nervous with buffets but they have workers constantly walking around them, cleaning things up and workers in each section ready to take your plate. Very organized establishment. If you are looking for a spot to take employees or kids after a basketball game look no further ! read more

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Not the biggest fan of buffets but I actually enjoyed this one. The decor is very family friendly and feels spacious and inviting at the same time. The food is well prepared, served hot and is kept in a good rotation. I think what surprised me the most was that the hibachi was no added cost as well as sushi. So there's the option to have freshly prepared food to your liking. It's self service which is typically but the wait staff made ensured drinks were refilled promptly and used dishes were removed in a timely fashion. Best enjoyed when with a group of friends/family. read more

Great food and service. Will recommend to anybody. Will return real soon. Eat there all tha time

Probably one of the best Japanese restaurants I've ever been too. A little pricey, but you couldn't ask for more variety. Most likely on the docket if we ever come back down this way. read more

Huge restaurant and best buffet I've ever seen! The food was absolutely delicious. Great service and clean surroundings. Did I mention the food was delicious? And the price was surprisingly low. read more

This location is busy but a good variety of food for a chinese buffet! There is a stop for hibachi which is pretty good

Everything here is AMAZING. Sushi bar and Hibachi Bar. All included in the price. Everytime I come here, I leave like a stuffed turkey. Vegetarian options. Sea food options. Lots of meat options. I bring every family member that comes to visit me to this buffet because you can not go wrong. Lots of parking. Beautiful pond inside. Never a wait for dining. Try this place atleast once. read more

Dines at this buffet restaurant Apr 10 for dinner, and on Apr 11th for lunch. *** HIGHLY recommended *** The food was AWESOME, and the price was OUTSTANDING. If we lived near Charlotte, we would dine at this restaurant at least twice a week. Semper Fi. GM read more

Lots of food. The have meats, seafood, vegetables and fruit. Hot dishes and cold dish plates

Haven't been here since it was renamed couple of years ago. I was shocked - Chinese food was pretty good - crispy egg rolls, pork dumplings and cream cheese wontons were the best read more

Ok so basically this place is kinda ass, the food taste horrible, the tables look like they have stains on them, and the employees were overall nice to us but to other people they were so racist except this amazing and kind Hispanic guy I'm NEVER coming to this shitty dipshit place again. read more

Went here for dinner and they have such a large selection of food items. I had to try a little of everything! Nothing had a name on it so it was kind of just guessing, so their salt and pepper chicken (or jalapeno chicken?) was my favorite, as was the coconut shrimp. I tried they sushi and it was pretty good for a buffet. Server kept our drinks refilled and took plates in a timely manner so service was excellent in my opinion. It was really crowded inside and people weren't really courteous of their surroundings; it was very much every man for themself. I had to stop and stand still and stare at the person in front of me a lot before they got the hint to go around instead of walking through me. As an introvert who despises crowded places, I would try here again. Maybe around lunch time rather than dinner. read more

This is one of the better Chinese buffets in the area, as the food actually has flavor. I had been here a few times before but was hesitant to go back due to reading some reviews on Google that claimed the staff were racist. My Hispanic boyfriend and I went there and witnessed guests of all origins being treated with the same basic human respect. We went again and observed the same thing. The wait staff are good, the place has an interesting atmosphere and the food is good. If you're looking for a Chinese buffet in the area, this is it. The only thing I will say is that the area it's in has gone downhill. We went to the Home Depot right near it and witnessed someone stealing a circular saw. So, lock your car, keep your purse on you, and you'll be fine. read more

Many food options, this was our first visit. The food was mediocre, nothing to write home about. The waitress was not attentive, we had to ask another waitress to get her attention & send her to our table. It was crowded but, we were able to get a table (for 2) immediately. The hibachi cook didn't add chili sauce as requested to my meal. It was too crowded to even ask him to just give it to me on the side. The tea was too sweet. read more

A Buffet Style good place to eat! A very wide variety of food: sushi, vegetables, fruit, chinese cuisine, soups, seafood, and dessert. Pretty good food a few things a little too salty. All the food was kept pretty warm. The Arnold Palmer was way too sweet! Great customer service! read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in the university area. I only come in to get a to go plate, so I don't really deal with anyone but the cashier. There are lots of different foods to choose from, the crab Rangoon is delicious, and I'm addicted to their coconut shrimp. I sometimes find myself coming here a few times a week (don't judge me lol). They don't reinvent the wheel but they're pretty solid. If you're in the area, check them out. read more