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    Seaside Buffet

    3.5 (911 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets, Chinese, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SEASIDE BUFFET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Arnel D.

    It's been a while since I've dined here. Decided to drop in for lunch and was surprised how good the food was. Service was excellent from Emily. She was friendly and very accommodating. I couldn't decide what I wanted to eat such as a burrito, burger, etc. So I ended up here by default. I ended having sushi, hot and sour soup, peel shrimp, mussels and teppanyaki! What diet!? Lol I did not have any dessert because I already adjusted my belt... Price, value, selection - am excellent option when in the area. I wouldn't hesitate to dine here again.

    Menu Aug. 2025
    Brianna L.

    Overall, pretty good. We went there on a Friday for Dinner (6 pmish) and it was pretty empty. We were a bit nervous, but decided to try them anyway. We were happily surprised with how fresh and not overcooked most of the food was. The restaurant is beautiful and clean. We plan to come back, possibly on a Saturday or Sunday when it is busier. Pros: * Most of the food was good; small batches so it stayed fresh. * Nice service * Clean restaurant * Sushi section is amazing Cons: * Some of the food was way over cooked or had just sat too long. We tried a Taro bun and we couldn't even get the paper off it * Bland crab legs. There were cooked well, so if you are a crab & butter lover, it's good. Extra: * Plenty of parking * Plenty of seating * Bar area * The price seems right for the selection and variety that they off.

    Lawring W.

    Delicious and great deal! 6/21/25 Very big and spacious inside and lots of food variety. Everything I tried tasted fresh. The ice cream was pretty good. The sorbets were on the lighter side. Service was good too. Great for big groups!

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    Kitty C.

    Still great! Came for lunch, love the sushi selection especially the jalapeno sushi and fried salmon skin. Large variety of food to choose from for around $19. One waitress is super nice and helpful. I like the movie choices they put on the TVs as well. Overall, we love coming here because it's spacious, bright, clean, and the people are always nice to us.

    Wuchie W.

    We came here for my mom's birthday. We are finding that there really does not seem to be any real good buffets in SD anymore. We used to frequent a different place on Miramar but I don't believe it's open anymore. We headed out around 4 pm on a Sunday. We got there; there was plenty of parking. We went inside and took a walk around to see what they had to offer. They seemed to have cold seafood, some sushi in the front area. Fruits/ jellos right next to the chocolate fountain. I think the idea of the fountain is fun for kids but it isn't exactly that tasty. Then there was a section for desserts and a freezer of Thrifty's ice cream. Most of it was sherbert or some gelati (Italian sorbet -like). They had chocolate, vanilla, coffee and strawberry ice cream. They had a make your own s'mores bar which is good for kids. Hot food section, fried egg rolls, chonuts (Chinese donuts)some chicken wings, French fries, etc. They had hot crab legs, HUGE oysters, crayfish, clams, steamed Rex sole, snails!! and even duck! and the typical Chinese dishes as well. They carried typical soups and a few 'dim sum' like items. They had a slab of brisket out. Next stop was the noodle station as well as Teppanyaki grill. We got some galbi fried up, I have to say that was pretty delicious. It was a tad salty but we grabbed the ones sitting in the marinade. We were disappointed in the crab here, it didn't have much flavor at all, it should have some salt from the ocean but none of that. As if the crab legs were rinsed until there was no flavor. They did have a 10% discount for seniors, and you can print out a $2 off coupon for dinner. That isn't much for a table of 5. I will say that the staff were definitely working nonstop and they did a good job of putting out new food and replacing the dishes. It was also very clean at this restaurant. My mom said she had never been to such a clean bathroom at a buffet place. My mom did note that everything was not overly salty like a lot of buffets. That was a huge plus since she has to watch her salt intake. Would I come again? I might consider it down the road, but I would hope that some things would change. Food was ok, some things were good, some things were not good. The staff was the best thing here. Service: 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Food: 3/5

    Michael G.

    It's been a while since our last visit here, I believe it was 3 years ago and I remember back then this buffet is really good, but on our recent visit it seems like the food was not as good as before. They all look good and were presented well but it's just not that tasty anymore , but some are still good and still they have lots of Seafood selections . The place was not packed at all either, it was probably a weekday. We will try this buffet again over the weekend to see if the selections of food will be good and much better. But customer service was always good and plenty of space for parking .

    Robert Z.

    Visited 01/24/2025 Friday Night Dinner. Everything was Fresh and And Seasoned Well and a Great Selection Also. Many Great Stations to choose from for Soups, Fried, Steamed, Baked, food and even a Meat Carving Station. Noodle Bar included with a selection of thins to add. Drinks are extra but refills are free. This is a good Choice when you want a Tasty Asian Seafood Buffet.

    A steel scrubber found in their food.

    Found a steel scrubber in my food. Told the waitress and they removed the dish tray, offered me a 10% discount. Good thing this is my second plate and I pay the check and don't want to eat anything there. Not recommended.

    Jessy S.

    Ate here last night Good food good variety. Very clean and great service A little disappointed int he dessert options. We chose this buffet for that reason-website stating cotton candy, smores and chocolate fountain No sign of cotton candy, smores station was lacking - no flame (probably could have asked staff) but no graham crackers either. Chocolate fountain was there but verrrry little dipping options! Melon pineapple and oranges only.... None of which go great with chocolate like that... ive been other buffets with way more options. Ice cream gets points because thrifty is awesome, but there were zero toppings. And also slightly put off because it was self serve and some of the ice creams/sorbets looked a mess and melted.... I probably would try different buffets in the future but it wasnt bad.

    Cookies and cream, and chocolate ice cream.
    Lelly A.

    Great price for lunch! Less than $20. Staff was great as well. They have thrifty ice cream, a s'mores station, and a chocolate fountain. It's worth it just for the dessert.

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    Erica C.

    12/27/2024 - I went here Friday around 11:15am. There was just two families here. The food is spread out which I like which forces you to walk around and not be stuck in a line. A great variety of food to choose from. I printed a $1 off per person coupon. The prices are a little higher than I was expecting and we did the lunch option. They have a hot soup and wok area as well. It was very clean in there and punctual removing dishes. I love the signs to not waste food. Negatives - salt and pepper shrimp were large but not flavorful and the garlic stump was below average. The crab fried rice which is usually a Thailand dish wasn't flavorful. Positives- the sushi was a good variety and rest, lots of veggies and cold/hot items to choose from. I loved the Chinese donuts, General TSO and the salt and pepper squid the best. I will give this 5 stars overall and will bring more people next time. Check out photos.

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    Nancy Z.

    Good was delicious! Staff was very helpful With the little ones, they helped scoop Ice cream for them. Very clean and relaxing. Really loved this place, will definitely be back soon! :)

    S'more station

    Such an amazing lunch special with even better food and dessert. Ice cream station, s'more station and chocolate fountain!

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    I used to not mind the price being higher than most but the food is now bland as hell, shame they used to be soo good before covid

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    DO NOT EAT HERE!!! I was there last night and got super sick, today my two kids keep throwing up and can't keep anything down.

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    3 months ago

    My whole work team loves this place excellent all around experience! Many items to choose from and it's all very delicious

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    8 months ago

    the sushi and seafood are not that great, mediocre, although service is excellent. Dimsum is at par and not fresh

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    Been coming to this place for a while. Still a good affordable place to eat with a big family!

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    $ 2 coupon is honored?

    Hi Connie! - Our coupons we put out are honored, just make sure to print it out and bring it in :)

    Are they still serving soup in styrofoam bowls? How about forks, and spoons? Plastic? TIA.

    Hi Kim! — We are no longer using plastic bowls/plates and silverware, we are now using regular plates, bowls, and silverware. It’s great to be back and we hope to see everyone again!

    Is the teppanyaki grill open?

    Hi MJ! -- Our Teppanyaki Grill and Noodle Soup Station are both open :)

    Can I have a reservation for 7 seats today?

    Hi Jimmy, We only take reservations for parties of 20 or more, for 7 you can just walk-in.

    Do they serve king crab legs everyday?

    only on holidays 😭😭😭... snow crab on regular days 😒

    Can we make reservations? If so then where can we make a reservation?

    No not yet... first come first serve... line up early... they hand out pagers while you wait to be seated....

    Are the offering outdoor seating?

    NO... they don't want to open the entry door to let fresh air in.

    Are the alcoholic drinks extra?

    Yes

    Any birthday special?

    They will play happy birthday over the loudspeakers.

    Are we allowed to bring birthday cakes in?

    Yes i think you can. Ask for the manager about the cake. Let them know about it and you should be fine

    Do they serve hot crab for both lunch and dinner everyday?

    Hi Ultra, We serve hot crab daily on our dinner menu. We look forward to seeing you! Cheers

    Do they serve Duck?

    Yes.

    Does seaside still serve blue crabs king crab and snow crab legs?

    Yes they do

    You have a reception hall to be reserve for 70-100 people?

    Yes they do! They have a few event seating areas that is perfect for large parties.

    The price including the soft drink?

    My best answer for a free soft drink is to check in on yelp and you'll get a free soft drink

    Are the king crab legs steamed/boiled or are they cold? Thanks in advance!

    They serve both cold & steamed

    What days do they serve king crab legs?

    Friday dinner, all day Saturday and Sunday. Monday through Thursday is snow crab legs for dinner only.

    What do they serve for weekday lunch? i want crab and oysters but not sure if they serve those for weekday lunch.. previously ate here but dinner...

    They have oysters that have cheese and stuff on it and the crab is for dinner...oysters might be for dinner as well...the lunch is a good bang for your buck...i mean it's 7.99 so i mean don't expect something crazy but it does the job...… Read more

    Crab legs last week were of the King crab variety which is preferred. Will this be the offering from hereon instead of snow crab?

    Call them!

    What is their seafood selection like for a weekday lunch? Do they have crab legs or Peking duck for lunch on a weekday like Tuesday?

    Hi Ethel, For lunch on the weekdays we do not offer crab legs or peking duck, as that is only on… Read more

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    Hawaiian Fresh Seafood - Poke plate with three scoops (furikake salmon, garlic salmon, and shoyu ahi)

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    4.5(1.4k reviews)
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    I always tell my wife that I will not get Poke at a poke restaurant. The majority just don't appeal…read moreto me and I'm a little scared at the staff not understanding how to properly handle raw fish. This restaurant though, I go all the time for lunch and my wife is surprised. This place is packed and goes through tons of poke and it's so fresh and tasty. I have no qualms or that normal kind of uneasiness I would feel with other places. These guys know what they are doing and the fish is fresh, smells good and tastes amazing. Although the pricing may seem expensive they give you a lot of food for the money. So it's definitely worth it. I normally get a bowl with choices and usually get one salmon / one tuna variety of the day. Always yummy so far. I haven't tried their cooked dishes yet but maybe I'll give those a try as well and update my review if I do. For now the poke is why I come here and it's definitely something that stands out and is exceptionally good.

    HFS has changed quite a bit in the past few years - on weekends, the lines can form right at…read moreopening and be busy during lunch time. If you want spam musubis, you'll have to order them at the register and they'll give you a pager when it's ready. You can choose from salad, white or brown rice for bowls, but I really like their yellowtail or Pearl Harbor poke. It's a convenient poke shop that gives you a decent amount for a bowl.

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    12/22/22. Indoor dining hall. It's empty because we arrived right when they opened.

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    LHK Noodle Bar - Signature Wonton and Dumplings with Egg Noodles (3/5... used to be better, maybe it might be better next time?)

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    4.3(353 reviews)
    1.3 miMira Mesa
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    After attending the YELP ELITE EXPERIENCE at Puesto Taco Bar we drove past by one of my husband's…read morefavorite OG restaurant cakes LHK Noodle Bar. He said this place is really good and he used to come here almost everyday when he was working around the corporate office in Sorrento Valley... WONTON NOODLE SOUP: 9/10 Loved everything about this from the texture of the noodle to the wontons. The broth was a bit salty. My husband was so confident that Is was good so he ordered another one for my mom and she enjoyed it too... PORK CHOP RICE: 10/10 I usually don't like to eat that much pork but, this one was really addicting. It had a nice garlic flavor and texture. I could see why my husband enjoyed it so much. He was able to make it last for 3 meals!! SERVICE: 10/10 The Nice Man at the Front was so friendly and like a social butterfly! AMBIANCE: 9/10 The interior was remodeled. They had a lot big screen TVs and a bar. There were loud of wine bottles inside... SYL LHK NOODLE BAR!!!!

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    Little Sakana All You Can Eat Sushi - Baked Scallop Roll - @rayz

    Little Sakana All You Can Eat Sushi

    4.3(2.6k reviews)
    1.6 miMira Mesa
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    Our Favorite Restaurant, Period…read more Little Sakana is by far our favorite restaurant, and we keep coming back because they have earned that spot every single time. The sushi is consistently fresh, the service is excellent, and the whole experience just works. For an all you can eat concept, the format is really well run. You have two hours at the table, which is more than enough time, especially because the food comes out quickly. They are busy, and rightfully so. The typical wait on arrival is around an hour, which sounds like a lot but honestly reflects how good this place is. If you want to skip the wait entirely, show up about 20 to 30 minutes before they open. Get there early, get right in, and start your meal the moment the doors open. If you have kids, the wait is genuinely not a problem. The surrounding outdoor mall complex has a park area where little ones can run around and burn energy while you wait. There are coffee spots, boba spots, shopping options including Marshalls, Burlington, and Five Below. An hour goes by faster than you think when you have somewhere to wander. As for the menu, everything is good. I mean that sincerely, there is not a bad item on it. My personal favorite is the Ex-Boyfriend, which is exactly as memorable as the name suggests. Order it. You will not regret it. Little Sakana is the kind of place you recommend to everyone you know and then feel slightly possessive about when it gets too popular. Five stars without hesitation.

    This place is always a great time, but it's an even greater time with a good group of friends who…read moreshare the sole purpose of getting their monies worth in sushi! They have sooooo many options it's perfect. If you like sushi then this is the place for you. Nigiri, specialty rolls, cut rolls, appetizers, it doesn't end! For an AYCE the fish is surprisingly high quality. I'm not a sushi snob, but I can't tell a drastic difference between here and super upscale sushi joints. Little Sakana employs like a thousand people which is awesome because there is always someone there to take an empty plate, drop off more food, refill your water/beer, and whatever else you need! These people are working just as hard as you're working so tip them well!

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    All That Shabu

    3.9(103 reviews)
    1.6 miMira Mesa

    First time at All That Shabu and we had a great experience. When I mentioned it was our first…read morevisit, our server took the time to thoroughly explain how everything works, which I really appreciated. She also gave helpful suggestions for both my kids and me. The two Korean ladies who helped us were especially wonderful--kind, sweet, and incredibly fast with service. They were very attentive and made sure we always had what we needed, so we never had to wait long to order more meat. Everything was very clean and the banchan was surprisingly delicious. My kids absolutely loved the ice cream at the end. Overall, great service, clean environment, and a fun dining experience. We'll definitely be back!

    The place is huge, clean, modern, and has friendly service. They were on top of it, coming by to…read moresee if we wanted more meat. Plentiful parking too. The food was good overall. My family of 4 each got the beef broth; it was pretty bland so those seeking more flavor might want to opt for an alternative. The individual pots are shallow, like other reviewers have noted. This makes it harder to cook items like corn on the cob pieces that are too big to be fully submerged in the broth. They didn't have slotted spoons, making it challenging to scoop out some items. On the hot bar they had bulgogi, japchae noodles, some dumplings, and more. The Napa cabbage was fresh, and the had multiple types of mushrooms and noodles. Meats were very tasty. While they don't have shaved ice, they have soft serve which had good texture and flavor. Value for the money was competitive with other local area shabu shabu spots.

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    Raw seafood, dumplings, eggs, and noodles on display

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