Five star all the way. I had the buffet at @ 21.95 while the spouse had the salad bar. The buffet came with a BBQ (brisket, sausage, & chicken) that had a wonderful smoke. There was also fried catfish, King Ranch casserole and others. Vegetables galore and the salad bar is actual enough to fill in my tummy! Desserts are included, but I passed since I was too full. They looked delicious and there was a variety. The servers weee very friendly and efficient. read more

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I recently had dinner here at this well known restaurant in Columbus. It's been here for a long time and I expected a good meal. I decided on the flounder almondine for $23. Schobels offers a salad bar visit to most of their meals which I took advantage of. While the number of offerings on the salad bar were plentiful I was disappointed to see iceberg lettuce as the only lettuce option. When the entree arrived I thought the fish was a little dry and not as flavorful as I would have liked. The plate also had German potatoes on it. I would have liked another vegetable. It was a bland meal. I think Schobels may be a better restaurant than a 3 score but that was my experience for that dinner. I would be glad to return and try something else. read more

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On our drive to San Antonio we got a bit hungry and after seeing a billboard for Schobels, decided to stop and have a bit to eat. It appeared to us that Schobels was a big part of the Columbus community as there were a lot of local people eating there. We had a seat and took a look at the menu. It also appeared that Schobels offered a pretty good looking and popular buffet but we just wanted something quick and light. I went with the Fried Chicken Sandwich and my wife, a simple Classic Burger. Both meals we delicious, hot and exactly what we were looking for. The fries we also hot and crispy. I know that it was lunch time, but the service with our server did appear to be a bit on the slow side but overall the food was good and well worth stopping in next time we are driving that way and when we do, this time we will make room for some fabulous looking pies that they had to offer. read more

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Nice restaurant, very clean, great food and not just a little bit of food. We opted not to get the buffet, maybe next time. Each of our meals was so large it was almost like a buffet at our table. There was a lot of food and it was all great. I ordered the 3 piece fried chicken with fried okra and mashed potatoes. I wish they would have put gravy on the potatoes or at least offered as they were a little bland. Fried okra was flavorful as was the chicken which was most likely brined. The chicken batter was seasoned well. I surely enjoyed my dish. My daughter got the crispy chicken sandwich and my wife ordered the chicken fried steak. Everyone liked their dish, I tasted all the plates and can affirm that the food was good all the way around. read more

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Yummy German Food! It was a neat nostalgic meal for my family- the buffet, the pie, the menu! We loved the bratwurst and schnitzel! Glad we stopped by today! read more

Schobels Restaurant - Bratwurst and sauerkraut with German potatoes! - Buffets Near Me - Columbus, Texas

I ate every delicious bite of their german cooking. Fried chicken, mashed potatos, carrots and green beans with chess pie for dessert

My husband and I recently visited this restaurant and were extremely disappointed with the level of service we received. After being seated by the hostess, we waited at our table while four other groups who were seated around us after our arrival were promptly greeted, had their drink orders taken, and began receiving service. Meanwhile, no server ever came to our table. After approximately 20 minutes of waiting without any acknowledgment, my husband approached the male host to inquire about our table. He then sent a waitress over. By that point, we were understandably frustrated and informed her that we would be leaving due to the lack of service. Rather than apologizing or showing concern, her response was simply, "Perfect." What was most disappointing was not just being overlooked, but the complete lack of professionalism and customer care when the issue was brought to their attention. A sincere apology could have gone a long way, but instead we were met with indifference. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant to others expecting attentive customer service. read more

The buttermilk pie was SOOOOO good! My sister who was waiting for 3 years finally tasted it and was not disappointed!!! (P.s. the pie is not served in the morning, but that's okay! ) still worth the wait :) read more

We enjoyed this place! I had the grilled chicken breast and salad bar. The salad bar was fresh and had lots of options. The chicken breast was juicy and big. Great service, great local atmosphere! Husband liked his too and I got a jar of bread and butter pickles to take home. read more

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There is an extensive menu here, but many come for the buffet. The buffet offers multiple entrees (fried fish, fried chicken, baked chicken, etc) and half a dozen veggies. Surprisingly, DESSERT is included. I bought some "power balls" on the way out: homemade oat, chocolate, coconut, etc). They were great. read more

The German-themed food was really high quality. Unfortunately, the staff is underwater (in the weeds) all around the restaurant. Not the wait staff's fault (management/owner needs to add more hands). We didn't get refills, utensils, etc until we broke down and flagged down another wait staff person. read more

The buffet is lovely, but it's extra nice that they offer a regular menu as well. The best pasta salad I've had in a restaurant! Clean bathrooms, thoughtful and kind staff. This will be our regular pitstop when traveling between Houston and San Antonio! read more

Went there on 05-30-2026 and have nothing but good things to say about Schobels. Went there with a big group and the food and service were just amazing. Have to mention Leah, our waitress. She was absolutely amazing. Very attentive and super friendly. All of the food looked amazing and everyone from our group was very happy with their choice. Had the extended salad buffet and all of the ingredients were absolutely fresh with a lot of options. Everything was clean incl. the bathrooms. Will definitely go back there again. read more

We stopped for the all-you-can-eat buffet, but we missed it by six minutes. Life goes on. I ordered Chicken Fried Steak, which was okay --nothing special, not bad, but nothing that stood out. I'm not sure if the mashed potatoes were instant or real, but they were okay --loaded. Customer service was excellent. A place to stop by if you're on a long drive. It wasn't bad, and a large menu to choose from. read more

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I've eaten at Schobels several times and it never disappoints. Ate there for lunch today and had the chicken strips, mashed potatoes, gravy and a salad and I wish I would've taken a picture of the chicken strips...oh my gosh, they were huge. Ate one and brought the rest home. It was all very good and the service was excellent. If you haven't been, stop in for a great home cooked meal! read more

At least 3-4 times a year we make the trip to Columbus to eat fried chicken at schoebels. I know people like their buffet but ordering the friend chicken off the menu and waiting for them to fry it up fresh for you is worth every minute of the wait. Did I mention they have the best chicken noodle soup too? Double check the soup selection on the day you go as they rotate depending on the day of the week. The restaurant is always clean and the wait staff is friendly. Definitely a winning combination! read more

Schobels Restaurant - Fried chicken with okra - Buffets Near Me - Columbus, Texas

Road trip from Dickinson, Texas to Hill country! Running behind schedule, we seen this place before; and my wife wanted to stop and have something to eat besides fast food. I had the chicken breast fried like standard fried chicken. It was so good with the mashed potatoes and green beans. My wife had a chicken tenders and french fries. Those were the largest chicken tenders I've ever seen. They were cooked through/thoroughly, and hot. The dinner was great, and the service was just right. Highly recommend. read more

We were on a road trip & my mom recommend Schobels because she had dinner there before and liked it. We stopped in on a week night, it was fairly slow. The dinning area felt really dark and the salad buffet was a mess. It was toward the end of the night so maybe they were busy earlier, but I never saw anyone clean up the salad line. When I did go get the salad, the broccoli was bad, it had black spots in it. Everything seemed fine and tasted ok. I got the catfish. It was fishy. It's been a while since I had catfish, so I thought it was just me, but the others agreed. The fried okra was good. My son got the fried chicken and it looked really good. Nicely breaded, crispy not greasy but it was lacking flavor. The chicken itself was juicy. My mom got the etouffée. It was good but a little on the salty side and really saucy. Service was just ok. It felt like it was the end of the night so maybe our waitress was tired, but we went long periods of time without getting refills or being checked on. read more

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We stopped by for a late lunch about this time a year ago. The buffet looked very tempting but we just missed lunch so we were kinda bummed. We ordered burgers instead and they were so good, we made a promise we would stop by again the next time we are in the area to try the buffet. As luck would have it, we missed the buffet again last Sunday. So, we highly recommended burgers for the crew and southern fried chicken with German potatoes for me. What a disappointment! The burgers tasted funny, old, salty and cold. The fried chicken was piping hot but the breading was overcooked. The chicken was tender and moist though. If the breading was not almost burnt, it would have been nice to eat it. The german potatoes were ok. My meal came with a salad(from the buffet) and a dinner roll. The salad was pretty good. I should have just gotten a large salad instead of the chicken. The dinner roll was stale. Oh well. At least we gave them another try. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back. read more

Schobels Restaurant - Southern fried chicken and German potatoes. - Buffets Near Me - Columbus, Texas

Forgot to review last time and had the same sweet, angelic, friendly server as last time. Ordered the same, Jaeger Schnitzel with German potatoes and salad bar. This is why I fell in love with this dish and started making it at home but their's is way better! I don't care for the purple cabbage that comes with it but that's okay. I had enough food to feed a big ol' lumberjack. Had to take half home. I requested extra gravy because I like to drown my food in it. Hubs had German Plate which was fine, not a standout but mine made up for it. And, listen to everybody and do not leave without the buttermilk pie. Absolutely, hands down, the best I've ever had. Great place to stop on the road. read more

My favorite German restaurant! I generally order the Yeager schnitzel and it never disappoints!

We ended up in a campground in Columbus for a few days, and our host recommended Schobels. It was a classic dignified establishment that hearkened back to the family restaurants of the '50s and '60s. The menu favors the German cuisine popular in that area of Texas, which was a welcome experience for us. I ordered the sausage plate, while DW opted for the weiner schnitzel. Both orders were tasty and generous. We also partook of their very comprehensive salad bar, sampling the entire variety of veggie goodies that we often don't see offered. After seeing some of their rich classic desserts on display, I nearly defied my doctor... but not this time. A pleasant, adult dining experience. read more

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The service was wonderful. However because of the food I would not recommend. I really wanted to love it but the quality and taste of the buffet items was poor. read more

We had the Monday Buffet yesterday and enjoyed our experience. Very good selection and service.

We arrived 20 minutes after buffet opened. The food was cold and many empty options. Dessert was not the pie advertised just a couple of sheet cakes. Golden Corral serves a better buffet. 43.00 for two...never again. read more

My wife's family has been going to Schobels for decades since it opened, and they're long time natives of the area. The staff is very friendly (especially accommodating for kiddos and groups), and you can always count on a home feel and good food. Appreciate all the sports memorabilia from throughout the Columbus, Texas, and pro sports teams. Easy to see why they love dropping in for a buffet or chicken fried steak plate! Will plan to keep the visiting tradition as long as they're open! read more

Awesome delicious food! Down home cooking at its best. All you can eat. Our waitress was Mariah and she kept our tea and coffee full while we kept our plates filled at the buffet. A huge wagon wheel adorns the ceiling and adds to the country flair of the place. A giant tree in the parking lot affords ample shade for parking. read more

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Great breakfast buffet with toast as BIG as your face. The service is great and the atmosphere is is very western.

Very good comfort food resides west of Houston in Columbus. The drive is worth it. My husband had the German plate with sausage and pan fried potatoes. I had the liver and onions that were prepared just like my mom used to make. Get your piece of pie to go if you don't have room. The coconut merengue was divine. read more

We placed an order tonight and we've been ordering takeout from Schobels for quite a while and it's usually great, but this is the first time I've been really disappointed. We placed an order for three entrées, and all of our fries came out cold and tasted like they'd been sitting around for a while -- almost like they were a day old. Really not what we've come to expect from Schobels. Hoping this was just an off night, because we usually love their food. read more

Good food and large portions. Buffet has lots to offer. Salad included with buffet or menu items.

We Yelped for help on the way to Galveston! While driving down I-10 we needed lunch and a quick bathroom break. I was able to use the Yelp app to locate Schobel's and order online. Bathroom was clean. Our order was quick, communication was easy through text. The missing star is for the online ordering due to advising no tomato due to allergy and no cheese. They were noted but still put in the food. Over all good stop. read more

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Amazing home style food! With a super friendly staff that offered great service. I wasn't surprised to see that place was really popular with locals as it had a cozy ambiance with nice bathrooms . My only downside was that the menu did not communicate the fact the sausage from the German plate would be somewhat spicy due to it having black pepper in it but I'm not to bothered by that, I should have figured it would have been like that since it's home made. Otherwise it was a great place to stop by and have a bite. read more

The lunch buffet is an excellent value. For 18.95 I had the best pork loin I've ever had in a mushroom gravy, fried chicken, excellent Salisbury steak, and the mashed potatoes were real, homemade, buttery mashed potatoes. Salad, excellent green beans, cauliflower, carrots, corn, bread and dessert and salad bar. It was insanely fresh and good. I feel the quality, freshness and flavor of the food is top notch. The place was packed and good waitstaff. The menu changes and I'm looking forward to the next buffet that features the schnitzel in jalapeño gravy! The drive from Houston is well worth it! read more

The brisket is one of the best and everything is so clean hot and fresh! I'm coming back!

Stop at this restaurant because of the reviews and they did not disappoint. The food is fantastic, customer service is great and the restaurant just feels homey and inviting. Definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in the area or passing by. read more

Schobels Restaurant - Eggs, bacon, homemade sausage patties, ham, waffles, toast and coffee. - Buffets Near Me - Columbus, Texas

We saw the sign on I-10 about pies! We stopped for coffee and pie, but the we saw our neighbors eating breakfast; we split the western omelet and the food was awesome!! They were putting out lunch and it smelled and looked yummy! Home cooking at its best!!!! read more

Delicious German and Southern food with quick and friendly service. Middle of the restaurant features a buffet and salad bar with a giant wedge of Colby as its centerpiece. Buffet looked OK, but we were happy with our decision to order off the menu instead. I got the wiener schnitzel, a magnificently large pork cutlet pounded thin and fried to a golden brown. Go all-out German and choose the German potatoes to go with the included red cabbage. My companion got the liver and onions - also a tremendous portion and full of livery flavor. Both meals included a trip to the salad bar, where I didn't pass up an opportunity to grab a hunk of the Colby. Apparently they have pie by the slice too, but we were too stuffed to think about it. Convenient to I-10 if you're traveling and want a break from the chain restaurants. read more

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Really good onion rings that come with the BLT. -- tempura battered and fried quickly to keep them tender. Not over-battered at all -- a perfect harmony of thin, crispy batter and sweet, tender onions. Lots of variety at the lunch buffet. A bit over-populated with old folks and 'murican typicals with feral kids -- but to be expected at this location 100 miles from the larger cities with a solo regional hospital. Good cornbread. Best buttermilk pie in Texas. read more

Schobels Restaurant - BLT with onion rings. - Buffets Near Me - Columbus, Texas

Stopped by to grab a dessert to go. Cashier was very friendly and helpful. After explaining that it was for a friend's birthday, she came back with an extra slice of chocolate cake! What a sweetheart. It was absolutely delicious and a great value for the price. I will return next time I'm traveling through the area. read more