Tonight we tried Fred's market in Lakeland. This was our first time there and let me tell you it…read morewill not be our last time there. It is a very big restaurant, could easily fit a couple of football teams. We were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in the restaurant. Our server Brendan was amazing. Super high energy, super friendly and super on point with refills and making sure that everything was good with us. Honestly, he really did make our dining experience a pleasure. Now onto the food. So many options. A long buffet of salad. A long buffet of hot foods and plenty of side dishes. Desserts Yum. I started off with the fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn casserole, macaroni and cheese, chicken and dumpling soup and a soft sweet roll. And that was just plate number one. I'm not gonna go over every single thing I ate, but let's just say I truly think that this place is a must go to for dinner, lunch or breakfast. We enjoyed our dinner so much tonight that we are actually going back again tomorrow to do this again. The menu rotates and changes daily so there's plenty of food options and it is all you can eat. So my advice is simple. Go to this restaurant and go hungry and be ready to meet some really nice people and have a really good time.

I loved it! How can anyone pass up a Southern buffet?! The place was clean and well run. They…read morewere constantly replenishing the food, so everything was fresh and tasty. It was my first time eating fried green tomatoes! They are a new favorite. Also loved the fried chicken, sautéed cabbage, the slimy okra, and rutabaga turnip. I will literally name it all. The ice cream was so cold and creamy but the strawberry shortcake was the nice sweet to end my meal. Thank you for a great meal

NEW KID IN TOWN! Will you look at that Lunch Buffet???…read moreBuffet is $15.99 and packed with just about every conceivable Mexi-Goodie! I REALLY enjoyed the pork chops and the BarBQ wings. All items are very authentic to the REAL TASTE OF MEXICO. What can I say but Muy Bueno!!!

Everything we tried was very good, very fresh and very authentic. Everything had amazing flavor as…read morewell. An underestimated gem in Dade City, among the many mexican restaurants in town, this has far and away the best food. They also offer a buffet 11-3 M-R and FRI/ SAT all day. Will definitely be back for that. We tried a lot of things Gordita, Tacos, Guacamole, Chile Rellenos. And proteins we mixed up - barbacoa, cochinita, carnitas, chuleta. There was nothing we didn't like...

Copious quantities of food options that are actually pretty good…read more Place seems clean and prices are reasonable. If you want to ditch the diet then this place is a good option!

We have been to Buffet City two Saturdays in a row. I think that means I am a fan…read more $22.99 with all you can eat crab legs makes me happy. I also was happier bc I was able to get the crab out whole in big pieces. That's always a challenge to me. I also love the sashimi, oysters, broccoli, seaweed salad and octopus salad. I love the strawberry shortcake crunch ice cream too. I didn't love the beef from the hibachi. It was chewy. The service at our table is great. They clear our plates and get drinks for us. Everyone is nice and helpful. There's a lot of big groups here, & seniors have a good deal here for the price. Happy we found a great place we can enjoy especially with the very yummy crab legs and oysters for a great price.

Buffet City feels like a mix between a tourist hotspot and a local go-to--and honestly, it works as…read moreboth. It's located in a busy plaza with Publix and other shops, so parking is easy and plentiful. The restaurant can get pretty packed, but unless you're coming in with a large group, reservations aren't really necessary. The buffet leans heavily Asian, offering sushi, a wide variety of seafood dishes, classic Chinese favorites, and a hibachi station. That said, if you're not big on seafood (like me), you'll still find some solid American options. Many Asian buffets tend to limit those choices to basics like pizza and chicken tenders, but Buffet City goes a bit further. I was pleasantly surprised to see pot roast, mashed and roasted potatoes, and even fried chicken. They also have soups, salads, and a dessert selection that's actually pretty good. Come prepared--this is definitely an "elastic waistband" kind of place because you're going to want to eat your money's worth. The restaurant is surprisingly clean and well-kept, and the food stays fresh. The hibachi station has a great selection, and the chef is quick and thorough. Service is decent. Staff come around to refill drinks and clear plates regularly--but be warned, if you're not finished, guard your plate like it's gold. Same goes for your utensils--leave them on a plate, and they're gone. Overall, we really enjoyed the experience--the food, the atmosphere, and the fun of loading up our plates with a little bit of everything. Hope you enjoy it just as much! Let me know what you think.

Really wanted to come to Buffet City because of the pictures I saw on line. This is your typical…read moreChinese buffet with some American favorites thrown in. Service here is great. Fried bar include fries chicken and onion rings as well as fried shrimp and fries. They had crawdads and raw oysters as well as baked and fries fish. The sushi was decent except for the spicy tuna roll which tasted extra fishy. That roll was awful. Everything else was good. There were also chicken wing, ribs, and a self serve carving station which had roast beef and ham. The highlight though was you can make your own fried rice or low and that was really good. Overall though, many of the veggies were under seasoned and the Chinese food was heavy on the 5 spice. Still decent overall. 3 stars.

Food is always a hit and the family setting is awesome. Service has always been pretty good.read more

I know the folks at Fred's have my mother back in the kitchen on the skillets. There's no way food…read morecan consistently be as tasty as it is without mom on the Labor of Love movement. My favorites are meatloaf, sweet tea and there's only one other place I know of that has Mr. Pibb on fountain. Great people. Great history. Just today I had fried catfish. I skipped desert because the sweet potatoes were so awesome. And when you think it can't get any better- tomorrow, September 19th I'll be 59 years old and can't wait to see what kind of deals I can find at Fred's. Did I mention cabbage, greens, biscuits, beans and sweet tea. See y'all in the morning.

Wow! Duff's Buffet was SO good! Everything was hot and tasted like down-home cooking. The fried…read moregreen tomatoes were to die for, the prime rib and ham were delicious, and the dessert selection--including all the pies and ice cream--was great! The salad bar was fresh and crisp, with an amazing selection of toppings. You could even make your own tacos and fajitas! I paid only $21 and change for all-you-can-eat plus a Coke. I was absolutely stuffed! Our server was AMAZING. He kept up with everything even though they were busy, clearing plates quickly and bringing refills before I even had to ask. Don't forget to tip your servers--they work hard! The only thing I didn't love was the fried chicken--it had a slight fish taste, possibly from the fryer oil. But honestly, that's the only negative I could find. I'll definitely be back! It truly felt like home.

Unfortunately, our overall experience was disappointing. The food was very bland, and my chicken…read morewas still pink uncooked inside. We had to add salt to nearly everything. The greens contained far too many onions, and the corn was sticky and lacked flavor. The atmosphere also felt uncomfortable. While I was waiting for my partner near the restroom, the manager came out and commented that she could wash her hands somewhere else, even though two sinks were available and I was not blocking anyone. My partner is a masculine-presenting woman, and the interaction made us question whether that influenced the way we were treated. Regardless of the reason, the comment felt unnecessary and unwelcoming. Between the food quality and the uncomfortable interaction with management, we did not have a positive experience.

Great experience anytime my husband and I go, we always get the all you can eat and there are so…read moremany selections & great options. They are very kind, accommodating of those with allergies. A beautiful setting. And they are fast, if you are wanting a little something higher end I highly recommend.

First time here and definitely returning! The food was amazing. We had multiple rolls and apps, and…read moretopped it off with some fried Oreos. Can't say a single bad thing about any of the dishes we had. What really made our experience unforgettable was the service provided by Matthew. I have never enjoyed a service more than a meal, and the food was a 10/10. Thank you for being a great first experience to the entire team who made this a "must repeat"! Side note: the music choice was banger after banger!

The food tasted very good! There was outdoor dining, indoor dining, and drive thru- very…read moreconvenient. Also, the staff was friendly. We enjoyed the bar b que wing plate with potato salad, greens and sweet tea. Peach Cobbler for dessert. Highly recommend!

Nice place for some yummy BBQ! service was friendly, dining room and patio were spotless (so was…read morethe bathroom!) We enjoyed the pork plate with collards and mac and cheese. Loved the mustard sauce!

Yesterday we visited Curry Mango for the first time and our experience was outstanding. We…read moreimmediately got seated. In les than a minute the waitress came with the menu and brought a complimentary basket of papadum with different sauces. Our meal came out pretty quickly, hot and with a beautiful presentation. My husband had chicken fried rice medium spicy, I ordered the chicken dum biriyani. For dessert we had Gulab Jamun. Everything was exquisite. The waitresses didn't engage in lengthy conversations, but they pleasantly answered all of my questions and checked on us often and refilled our cups of water. The place is super clean. We saw how meticulously they clean the tables and floor when people leave, and that is not something common in other restaurants. The restrooms were super clean too. Cleanliness is one of my top requirements when I go to a restaurant. The only thing ai would recommend is that they ask their clients if they have any allergies. I think that is a must and they are missing there. Hopefully they read this and implement it as soon as possible. For us, Curry Mango exceeded our expectations. It is one of the best Indian restaurants we have visited in Florida.

Nice ambiance. Clean. Good service. Lots of options at the buffet but not memorable. Maybe order…read morefrom the menu on your first go.

We got to the restaurant at 12:25, and thought it would be full. Maybe Thursday is slow for lunch…read morebecause only two other people were eating inside. Husband and I got the half pork platter with one side. He got beans, which he said were delicious. I got a fresh garden salad with honey mustard. Our friend got brisket (looked moist) with side salad and coleslaw (not creamy). We all got cornbread and liked it. All of us enjoyed our meals, and savored them. Salads were fresh. Pork was just right. It was quiet and peaceful so we were able to catch up in normal speaking voices. Didn't have to shout to be heard. Our waitress was attentive and kept checking up on us. We appreciated that kind of service. We only had to get one to go box for our friend. Husband and I got clean plate awards! Friend paid her bill with a credit card. We used Apple Pay after scanning the QR code. I don't remember paying a surcharge for not using cash, which was refreshing. When we left an hour later, more people were in booths, and the bar area was no longer empty. This is a really nice place, with good food and service. It should be full all the time!

First visit to this recycled BBQ joint formerly Mojo's. According to some this is some of the best…read moreBBQ around. I'll give you the real scoop. At first glance this place looks like a really cool hangout. The mix of metal roofing and American motif gives it a gritty look. Looks to have plenty of seating to include a covered outdoor area. Looked to be clean and organized. Service was spot on and our hostess/server was quick to provide menus and silverware. She immediately took drink orders and returned rather quickly. My friends and I chose the buffet as it was recommended by my friend's cohorts. According to them "they have the best beans and BBQ buffet". A Looking it over there were several meat choices. There was hamburger patties in a brown gravy, several flavors of chicken wings, pulled pork, meatballs, and burnt ends. Overall it was okay at best. Flavors weren't consistent. For example I had a meatball that was very spicy. But the other was bland. I thought the burnt ends were a bit dry as if they sat there all day. The problem with that is we went as they opened. The pulled pork was a bit mushy. The BBQ wings were pretty tasty. I also tried the garlic parmesan. I thought they were a bit salty. Now for the sides. I felt the macaroni was a bit overcooked as opposed to al dente. Hush puppies were okay. The beans were actually good in my opinion. A nice addition was pork rinds. I don't know if they were house made and I forgot to ask. I really didn't go up for seconds as nothing really impressed me. Afterwards I did try their peach cobbler. Mushy and lacking either ice cream or whipped cream. They did have a salad bar. It looked to be fairly fresh. And I wanted to also add, for an extra $5 you can have all you can eat sliced brisket. At $17 I wasn't going to tack another $5 for kess than impressive BBQ. Overall I'd have to say there are far better choices for BBQ in Lakeland. Would I go back? Maybe, but I'd express my opinion. For what I paid I could have gotten a far better meal at Mojo Federal in Downtown. Just saying.