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    Starvin Marvin's

    2.9 (340 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    STARVIN MARVIN'S ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Krystal R.

    Love the seafood boil, seasoning is so great, we mixed the dirty rice and green beans together it's amazing. The sausage and bread is amazing as well, much better than other places I had before. Definitely recommend, service is great and Parking lot is big.

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    Suzie S.

    Great experience! Extremely friendly & helpful as 1st time customers. Breakfast buffet hot fresh & yummy!! Don't let the price of mimosas being more than buffet fool you

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    Eric O.

    First of all, how can anyone not want to try a Buffet called "Starvin Marvins" so i did. Nice, cozy atmosphere with a nice selection of choices of multiple types of food on the Buffet with everything well stocked & hot. The employees were professional & promptly removed dirty plates off the table. The price seemed just a touch on the high side but I absolutely will return again.

    Regine A.

    Yum yum come get you some Starvin Marvins. First off, this restaurant is unique because there is a buffet AND a la cart option for diners. Secondly, the burger is so good! It was cooked perfectly and very tasty. The fries were great too. Service was awesome. We were well taken care of. Ambiance is loud and casual. There's plenty of parking out front.

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    Austyn H.

    Really positive experience! Our server, Martin, was amazing. Such a kind and attentive guy! We got the seafood boil and it was very yummy. If you're used to spicy crawfish though, this wasn't as flavorful. But otherwise everything was great. Our kids found plenty they liked at the buffet. Really nice that you have the option between menu ordering and buffet. Overall, would recommend!

    Thanksgiving buffet
    Jeff B.

    I've heard about this place for years, and we finally tried it tonight. It's Thanksgiving Day, and Marvin's was one of the few places in town we could positively confirm was open. Appreciated that they had that right on the website. I knew going in they have Creole and other southern seafood dishes. I was on the website that they have a lunch and dinner buffet. I was excited to try that. But when we got there, the buffet was almost exclusively Thanksgiving themed (turkey, ham, stuffing, sweet potatoes, etc ... plus fried fish). And the turkey and ham both looked a little dried out. So we didn't get the buffet. I wish it had been more of a fusion, with both traditional Thanksgiving AND creole. But I did order a fire roasted grilled chicken sandwich, and it was delicious. My wife got the grilled fish tacos, and she raved. The sauce on those things was legit! The atmosphere in there is fun, but nothing special. Our waiter was really nice and attentive, but it felt like it took a long time to get our food. All in all, a good experience. If I come back, it'll be for the non-holiday buffet.

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    Edward C.

    This isn't a five star restaurant, this isn't a fancy joint, but it does have some good food! Chill atmosphere with people from all walks of life coming in. I consider this more of a diner/restaurant than anything. The place is a little older but I've been coming here since I was a kid. The breakfast buffet is simple and gets you fed. The food is good quality but don't expect to notch food. This is a place to overindulge and not worry about waiting to be fed. Dinner time was a little different. While again, nothing was mind blowing, (with maybe the exception of the frog legs) it was good quality and it's all you can eat. This include crawfish, frog legs, gumbo, peel and eat shrimp, etc. The gumbo was a little salty, and the the shrimp slightly over-seasoned, but it's a buffet......you can't have it all. The waitress that helped us was amazing. She was constantly checking on us and was super friendly. Been coming here since I was 12 years old and still going back at 33. Obviously I recommend this place!

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    Alex B.

    The food was good. Service was decent, very attentive. Restaurant has interesting decor. A bit dirty in my opinion Onion rings Cooked to order Fresh & tasty Handbreaded Side salad Nothing special Green peppers onions cherry tomatoes Fried okra Pretty overcooked Not very fresh Chicken fried Chicken A bit drowned in gravy Tender chicken. Fresh,hot and tasty Rolls Extremely tough to eat Bland Wouldn't recommend Pot roast Very tasty, hot, fresh. Tender and fell apart. Mashed potatoes Fresh and tasty Needs a bit more seasonings Red beans and rice Pretty bland Had a piece of sausage with it that was burnt

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    9 months ago

    Loved the buffet. The waitress Stacey was amazing. They have a menu to order from also.

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    9 months ago

    Our waitress was Kelly and she was most helpful in her service and answering questions. The food was delicious and we will be back!

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    2 years ago

    Great Branson atmosphere. Wonderful service. Good food. Buffet was packed with options.

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    1 year ago

    The staff is unbelievable. They make you feel like you are in your grandma's house. The food was incredible.

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    Great food selection, prepared well. Nice atmosphere. If you leave hungry it's your own fault

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    1 year ago

    The food was very good and had a great buffet, with many good options. The customer service was great, Kelly was fantastic!

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    1 year ago

    Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! The lunch buffet was great and for the value was terrific!

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    1 year ago

    This is always on our list of places to eat in Branson, food is always good and the service is always excellent!

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    2 years ago

    Oscar is the best!!!!!! Great service and great food!!! We will be back!!!! Loved the peel and eat shrimp.

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    1 year ago

    Great food, friendly staff, amazing service! Jamie provided excellent service! The atmosphere was clean and buffet refilled frequently!

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    2 years ago

    The food was delicious and plenty of it!! are waitress Jamie was excellent! very personable and efficient! loved the rustic deco!!

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    Is the seafood domestic or imported?

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