The buffet tries. I think. It was certainty clean. The tri tip and rib roast carved were good. However the other food was maybe old. At least the meat. Most items tasted good. For example the chicken lo Mein was tasty. However the chicken itself was old or over cooked. Same with other buffet dishes. Not worth the amount charged. read more

Decided to give this place a try since it's been revamped. For the price it was decent especially for local players card about $35 a person. Came here tonight for the all you can eat crab legs option. Gf got 2 coupons for her players card 1 was $5 off & other was 25% percent off. Got to cashier area and cashier was very helpful by explaining which coupon we should use & when they good or expire for use thank you very helpful saving us few dollars ($20). Seating was comfy and our server was great especially with drink orders & clearing our table plus checking up on us often thank you. Now on to food. First plate I had was steamed rice which wasn't exactly what I think think steam rice but I believe the grain is different than what I'm used to so I'll let it slide. Ribs was tasty with good flavor just by itself plus I did dip it little bit butter which actually to me enhance the flavor a bit more. Sauté mushrooms hit the spot as im a mushroom lover so recommend trying. Prime rib was tasty even though I got an end cut but plenty meat with some fat on it still had wonderful flavors. I did try their version chicken nuggets which kinda to me was more like chicken tenders but still tasted decent. I think maybe offer some sort of sauce like orange sauce mix on it would be 10x better my opinion. I did have shrimp from shrimp boil section which wasn't exactly my picture idea of shrimp boil expected. Shrimp was ok when dipped in butter but I kinda was expecting a small bowl with everything mixed like a boil cooked to order or something not something cooked and you choose items so it's a downer on that choice. Now for main item the crab legs. Cold crab legs was little bit colder for liking but definitely juicy & tons of flavor. Had a few hot crab legs which wasn't exactly hot just crab legs that's over cooked which made the meat little but mushy for texture. Still good flavors but needs less cooking & to be hot. Color on hot crab legs kinda didn't look fresh like the cold crab legs perfect bright orange color. Desert options I don't usually go for buffets but had to atleast try strawberry jello, brownies & macadamia nut. All was ok but didn't hit the spot. Think I'll try ice cream instead. Overall experience wasn't to bad, I just recommend maybe little bit better food quality or food verity options. I'll still give a good rating. read more

food tasted old, not much flavor there very little variety and even a bit rude service I asked the guy if the wine was included with the buffet he said yes so we ordered two glasses of wine so we assumed it was all taken care of when the waitress grabbed me by the arm and says hey my friend it's 14 dollars for the wine I'm like ok but I asked you when you offered us wine if it's included and you said yes then he says "no it is extra" and that just made me feel like we were robbing the place since we got embarrassed in front of everyone but that's just my story so you go there at your own risk if you don mind aged food read more

Service was great, food was great Loved the shrimp scampi and the prime rib. Dessert was delicious and the waiter kept our drinks full all the time read more

I have no pictures but the other night I went here with my friend for a birthday. I wasn't sure I would like it because the location is sketchy and the sands seems kind of run down. This buffet was was really great though. Prime rib, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, salad, ice cream, desserts, potatoes all great. Also, Manuel was a fantastic waiter. read more

Small buffet reside in J casino. Great service, but limited food choices. Taco bar mix with Chinese dishes. Clams, fish and shrimp are the seafood choices. Ham and Prime steak are the meat choice. Little more variety on deserts. They do have some section of salad and fruit bar. Soft drink are included. You can purchase alcohol beverages. Nice and quiet environment on second floor. They only open for dinner. read more

The buffet is an excellent value for the money and experience. Good selection of meats, (they have prime rib) veggies and seafood, but I was most impressed with the desserts. The bite sized pastries were delectable. The place was packed on Wednesday evening. The service was excellent. Servers were courteous, engaged and available. Ambiance was open, inviting and comfortable. A lot of the negative reviews come from people who are comparing these Buffets to a pre COV Era. Those days are sadly gone and I doubt that those buffets with endless and wasteful food options, will return to mainstream anytime soon. So to sum it all up. The Buffet has figured out how to provide value in a buffet experience and for $27/person they are the ones to beat. I highly recommend it and I will definitely eat there again. read more

The Buffet - Prime rib, Pork Ribs and pulled pork piled up for deliciousness and efficiency. Lol - Buffets Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Seems like "Buffets" in Downtown Reno aren't a dime a dozen. Even though usually when people think of a Casino/Resort, a good "Buffet" is usually a thing most associate with the establishment. Well....so far my experiences in Reno have been less than exceptional, with some (meaning 2) exceptions. And one I really liked being closed down for a "boring" arcade. Well here is another one to add to that "Womp Womp Waaaa" list. Let me tell you why the best buffet in Reno isn't Downtown, it's in Midtown.. The Sands Buffet Location - Reno NV (Inside The Sands Regency) Price - $34.99 BF Taxes/$46.88 WT and Tip Food - Various The Sands Buffet: The Sands Buffet is located a short escalator ride from the gaming floor to a upper level of the casino set aside for the buffet. In terms of look and accomodations, it's a nice establishment and accommodating for anyone that want to partake in what they're offering. They're open for now Thursday - Sunday, 4pm-9pm (Thursday/Sunday) and 4pm-10pm (Friday/Saturday. The promotion for now they're doing is a pound of crab legs (half for the kiddos) with the price of your meal. It all sounds good....that is until you taste the food.. So, yea given the price of this "Buffet" and the almost no competition it has with the exception of the Eldorado Buffet" which is cheaper and 1000% better downtown. You would think, well they're going to bring it in terms of taste....NOPE!! I'm just writing..typing this review. Some other patrons were actually vocal about their displeasure. So why was the experience bad? Well the food sucked!! Like the presentation, the service staff in the food area, and the offerings was piss poor for a buffet, the smallest amount of offerings I've ever seen that's forsure. Let's go back to those crab legs....overcooked, soggy, lukewarm and hardly a pound. And if you wanted more of them, it was $19.99 like "No Way San Jose" they should of been a "Buffet" offering to began with. The saving grace was the Dessert area and the Dessert Chef....the only good thing I ate my whole visit. Oh and the $7 805 Beer. Most of the food sat under headlamps till it was dried out, and the taste was pretty prepackaged. But in my overall I'll get to that "Midtown" thing I mentioned earlier.. Overall: I'll skip "The Sand Buffet" going forward, and if you have taste buds and want to get better quality all around. Go to Atlantis Casino/Resort and pay a visit to "Toucan Charlie's" that place is worth the shot drive to "Midtown" for just all around better. Like my service was good from the waiters/waitresses and the host/hostess. But the product they're pushing for the price of admission would have someone like Gordan Ramsey going bananas. Lucky me I'm just a "Yelper" Just say no folks. read more

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Unfortunately I was not impressed with the service nor the food. We had made a long trip home ending in reno and thought we would give J's buffet a try later that evening. The food was left out for a while causing it to look less appetizing, dry looking. The floor wasn't clean, and we were all packed into the smallest area of the floor plan causing people to run into myself and my wife while trying to enjoy our dinner. Yes the establishment is kid friendly but staff refused to take control of any situation, three of the family's we were placed around had kids throwing food, yelling, screaming, running around bumping into us and when a wheelchair needed to get by i had to press myself against the table just to let them by so the table placement is definitely not ADA, or fire rescue approved. Not 30 minutes into us eating I became incredibly ill and my wife as well shortly after we left. The waiter we had was very courteous and made sure to check on us frequently. Though while I was perusing the food a chef sneezed barely covering their face or turning away from facing the food and continued serving without washing their hands. When I requested a refund the employee suggested I wait for the manager. After 10 minutes of waiting a manager came and asked what the problem was (during this time I was trying not to throw up due to the food poisoning) I simply mentioned our experience was not to our liking. The manager then asked to be more specific before trying offer another option rather than returning our money. I then explain that where we were sat there was multiple inconveniences and the food was less to be desired. After this explanation the manager finally gave the refund and sent us on our way. The wait staff had started to seat people at different sections while we were seated so it wasn't a matter of little to no staff but yet a lack of floor planning. read more

Just recently had our wedding rehearsal dinner here. A few weeks prior we came in to make sure they would be open and able to accommodate our group. The staff at the front counter assured us we would be taken care of and made sure to write down a reminder. Sure enough, on the night of the rehearsal, the staff at The Buffet at J resort delivered on their promise. The staff were all so kind even going above and beyond bringing us custom made iced coffees and offering to have the prime rib fired up to our liking. The food was good, great bang for your buck and have all the buffet essentials with a huge variety of desserts. If you're in the mood for a good and affordable buffet, this is the spot for you. read more

The Buffet is reasonably priced, good variety to choose from ( I chose mostly meat, seafood and veggies since I'm on a no grain diet - the roast beef was good. They offer a good variety of dishes, very amiable service associates, and are in a great location for a Reno visitor staying downtown. It's a short walk from The Worldmark Reno. I will come back when I visit Reno again. read more

Good for the price of a Reno buffet Friendly service Prime rib was over cooked but yummy read more

I recently had the pleasure of indulging in a culinary adventure at "The Buffet", and I must say, it was an extraordinary experience that left my taste buds dancing with delight. Nestled in the heart of the city, this buffet restaurant truly lives up to its name, offering an unparalleled gastronomic journey that caters to every palate. As I stepped inside the restaurant, I was immediately impressed by the warm and welcoming ambiance. The contemporary decor with soft lighting created an inviting atmosphere that made me feel at ease. The staff greeted me with genuine smiles and guided me to my table promptly, setting the tone for a memorable dining experience. The first thing that caught my attention was the vast array of dishes displayed across the buffet tables. From delectable appetizers to sumptuous main courses and decadent desserts. Our waitress Elizabeth was the ABSOLUTE best! She was very welcoming and made sure to check up on us as much as she was able to. read more

Resort is under construction but the buffet is still open. The food is really tasty and the desserts are amazing. The best part is that the entire staff is amazing. Everyone is smiling, super attentive, and takes care of all your needs. Best Service I've ever had! read more

I rather enjoyed the food selection. They may not have had the fanciest of styles but it wasn't drab super basic stuff. I found the prime rib, BBQ pork ribs, seafood muscles and clams, to be really good. Their cocktail shrimp was very fresh, but I only wish they peeled off more of the shell. For prime rib, you might want to wait for the one that just came out of the oven for a less dry cut. The dessert selection was also quite impressive. I liked their chocolate based ones especially. The cheesecake ones were notable also. I would definitely visit again so I hope they won't close down like the other ones. read more

The food was average, could have more entrees and less deserts. out of Pepsi was pouring it out of cans. The service was good. Very clean and nice place. read more

FOOD: Rating: 3/5 In terms of presentation, with all of the food options visible within a short distance, I believe the Sands Buffet had comparable food options to some of the "larger" buffets in Reno, but it may be perceived has having less. However, after getting our first few plates, nothing necessarily stood out as exemplary. With the dessert section covering almost a 1/3 of the buffet area (which I wasn't complaining about), absolutely made up for the main courses. Of the items we tried, I enjoyed just about all of them. SERVICE: Rating: 4/5 One of the unique services provided was asking what we wanted for our initial beverages at the service counter in the beginning, this helped avoid the awkward waiting at the start of a buffet. With that being said, my wife and I were initially seated at a long table where we sat next to each other. When we asked to be moved to a table where we could face each other, we were promptly helped. The employee who was helping us was always on hand and will to help. CLEANLINESS: Rating: 5/5 We came in on a Thursday shortly after their dinner opening. The seating and buffet area were extremely clean and kept that way during our entire meal. PRICE: Rating: 2/5 Unfortunately this area is where the Sands Buffet is lacking the most. With a weekday buffet costing $18.99, the buffet at the Atlantis would have cost $25.99 at the same time. Although there is a price difference, the cost for the quality of food is not necessarily comparable. INSPECTIONS: At the time of this review, the last food establishment inspection occurred on 08/16/2018 and passed with no violations. OVERALL: Rating: 3.5/5 With the remodel completed relatively recently, the Sands Buffet offers a more modernized approach to buffets. Although nothing is necessarily ground breaking, the Sands Buffet offers a quick meal with fantastic service at a price point that is cheaper than most of their competitors. read more

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Very very small buffet, they sat us pretty quickly. Definitely a weird environment cause it was so small the buffet section was lacking a variety of food so most people did not go back and forth, seemed like a one plate and dessert type of deal. For the price it was okay, no real complaints, you get what you pay for. read more

Don't be fooled by the rep The Sands casino has as their buffet has been recently remolded. There's never a long wait and the service is so nice and friendly, especially when you become regulars like my boyfriend and I. They have mimosas on sundays and a taco Tuesday that includes a free margarita. Yummm yummm they have me at free drinks. The food is standard buffet food but when you make nice balanced plates each trip you get what you pay for along with the gratification of getting a few meals in. Oh and the dessert is always the best part for me. I look for their chocolate cake and some ice cream on the side. read more

This is a worse place to eat! Food looks great but really taste horrible. I wish I can give them a zero!!! The manager took over 1/2 hour to fix the bill. Don't go there, don't waste your money!!! read more

Way too over priced and the food was soooo mid. The buffet was lacking in flavor and options. It's probably the smallest buffet I've ever seen. Not worth the money, you can spent the same amount at many restaurants in Reno and actually leave satisfied. I would not recommend. read more

We came on a Thursday when it wasn't busy at all. The desserts were the best part. The food was old & looked like it was sitting there a while. The staff was extremely friendly! read more

Staff is friendly and nice. However, the food leaves a lot to be desired. Everything was bland and dry. Not worth the amount you have to pay. They are located in the new J building, formally the Sands, so hopefully there will be room for improvement. read more

Stunning buffet with Mexican and American options. Beautiful service but feel comfortable to come as you are. I dream about the poblanos in cream and their soups. read more

Good food Great Service. Very spacious for large groups. We had over 30 people & no reservation but & they were able to accommodate us without along waiting period. read more

The buffet was reasonably priced and had a decent selection , the prime rib was everyone's favorite as well as the vast dessert selection. Our server Elizabeth was great, very attentive and friendly. Over all had a very nice experience and will be back. read more

Small selection and staff friendly and clean just wish they gave local discounts all the time.

Customer service was very nice and attentive. The buffet is small with very limited selection. To my liking most of the food was salty. They also have a small salad bar and on the side shrimp. The dessert selection was delicious. They have local discount 20% off every Thursday and Sunday read more

I tried this buffet again because of the prime rib being good and when they ran out a cook brought out some great tri tip. This last time was not good because the "prime" rib wasn't prime...not even choice but "select". It was more like roast beef or something and wasn't evenly cooked. As usual the meat in most of the other dishes...chili verde, beef fajitas Mongolian beef, etc was hard &/or tough. They made people use big paper cups for the soup because the bowls were on the dishwasher. The chicken pieces in the make-shift sweet and sour chicken was awful. They did have some beef raviolis that were pretty good. The shrimp was still found to be in their shells with legs and I didn't bother!! The miniature deserts were okay. This place is supposed to be an upscale place and they cheap out with low quality food & cooks that are low end. They might as well go back to the high school cafeteria buffet they had before. read more

We couldn't decide what to eat so we figured a buffet would satisfy everyone. We picked an old favorite only to realize it was going to be 15$ more than usual because it was seafood night. Not the best choice -- most of us are not fans of seafood. Googled some options and J's -The Buffet - was the newest and none of us had been so we went there. We were a bit apprehensive because it was smaller than most and was not very crowded but at nearly half the cost of the other buffets we decided to stay and expect less food choices. We were wrong! Not only were there lots of choices they were quite tasty! The food was actually seasoned and had flavor. The meats were free of gristle and fat and the chefs even took the time to remove the fat from the prime rib as it was cut. The desserts were better than the bigger more famous buffets. And the place was clean. The service was great. The staff was happy and friendly. The chefs were happy to feed us. I usually leave a buffet full -- simply from tasting bites of a lot of bad food --but I left full because I wanted one more bite of things I liked. Nothing was fancy but everything I ate was well cooked and well seasoned and well received! The best part was that the price was half of the other buffets in town! Good food and great price...I mean... read more

The food was good but not much variety and I was going for crab legs as shown on the picture and when I got there I was disappointed no crab legs and not much sea food only cold shrimp and and steam mussels and fried tilapia like I said very few variety... read more

Fresh and yummy! Great value for the price, going back soon! Lots of choices from entree to deserts friendly staff

We had a great experience at this buffet. The service was exceptional. The food was really good. read more

The Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I think the Sands Buffet is a solid 3 stars. Now, you really can't complain when you get a free meal. I had a free buffet for my birthday, so why not use it. Got to the register and it was not busy which was awesome. I wanted to order a drink, looked at the wine menu and was a little perplexed by the price. To which the counter person let me know that was for a small bottle about 2 1/2 glasses. Perfect! I ordered that. We were escorted to our seats. Personally I'm in love with the Hot Pink seats, they're awesome. All of the staff was incredibly friendly, we got our drinks, water, wine and beer. And went in for the food. I really like the salad bar. Compared to other buffet's there are a lot of options and a lot of stuff to put on your salad which is great. The staff tries to keep up on keeping everything neat and tidy. Which is great in case you make a little spill. One thing that I did notice is that there aren't that many staff members behind the counters checking on the food. A lot of the food looked like it needed to be stirred up. You know how you get that sort of film looking substance on top of food that has been sitting out too long? Well that was on most dishes. I stirred up the mashed potatoes, and a few other dishes before serving myself. If the food is stirred it definitely makes for a more appetizing and appealing look. One other issue I sort of saw/had, I went to grab some pot stickers and and egg roll. The tongs were almost too hot too touch, and when I grabbed a plastic cup to put the sauce in, the sauce was so hot I couldn't hold the plastic cup. One of the ladies behind the counter saw my struggle and grabbed the hot tongs to cool them off and replaced them. And then she helped me double up on my cup. Much appreciated. The dessert area is huge, with lots of options. I like all of the sugar free cookies and desserts, that's hard to find at a buffet. All in all, it's a pretty ok buffet. My biggest "issue" is just the stirring up of the food, to make it so that it all looks fresh all or most of the time. read more

Deserts are good. All other food is just okay including the prime rib. However, it is very affordable

The food was decent. Not great but pretty good. It was cheaper than I was expecting as the era of the cheap buffet seems to be over. It is 25.99 or 26.99 for dinner. I think there's a 20% discount for locals which we are not. Some of the entrees are really salty but for the most part everything is good. The servers are really nice and everything looks clean and higher end. read more

Checked into the Sands for a much needed get-away, and got our players cards. They had a promotion to get 50 points on your first day and you get a free buffet. We played a little video blackjack and got our free buffets! There was no line on Sunday night and we were quickly seated. Manuel was our server, and he could not have been more attentive, or have been any better. He was fantastic. Very professional, constantly refilling our drinks, we also choose coffee and he brought us our own carafe. He really felt like he should be in a 5 Star restaurant. There were many choices on the buffet, lots of peel and eat shrimp, and choices for vegetarians as well. The fried shrimp were not certainly l crispy like they should be. Prime rib was very good, very tender. Lots of desserts to choose from, but most were cafeteria quality. The creme brulee was brutal. But the coconut passion fruit cheese cake was pretty good. Lots of sugar free choices for those desiring that. All in all, it was a nice dinner, Manuel, making it even better! Give him a raise!! read more

The Buffet - Prime rib - Buffets Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Not many buffets in Reno anymore thought I'd try this one out like I said, there's no more buffets in Reno. This place is mediocre. I think hometown buffet was better when they were in business this place will follow hometown buffet and they charge like they're serving you up quality food, if you go in there late, you're gonna be eating the stuff they cooked earlier in the day all the main dishes where dry. Learn my lesson here.beware ... read more

Another FAB4 review. We freely admit we're not huge fans of buffets. This buffet was low cost, clean, great service, and a wide selection of food. The food was about what you'd expect at a low cost buffet, average to good, depending on what you picked. Potatoes were a bit dry but the beef and pork were very good. Desert also had a great selection and very tasty. We definitely recommend for an inexpensive Friday night. So, why only a 3 ? We argued about the rating all the way to the bar after dinner and all agreed on 3. Not the greatest but by no means the worst! A good reasonable quality and low cost place to eat. read more

A decent variety on their buffet which begins at 4pm daily. I took a family of 6 adults and 2 kids on Sunday and with my locals 20% discount it was about $21.60/pp. My grandkids loved the pasta and marinara sauce and prime rib which was cooked to perfection and seasoned well. They're not stingy at the carvery and you can have as much as you want from 2 choices of Prime Rib or Ham. The baked potato bar was nice and the Mexican (chili verde or Colorado) and Asian (noodles, teriyaki meats and egg rolls) choices are a good variety. There we're mussels and a couple fish options as well. The ice cream sundae bar with many toppings is a nice dessert treat among many other custards, mousses, and cheese cake options. There's even some sugar free dessert options. I'd only suggest a bit larger salad bar section with a few more fresh fruit options (a couple melon choices and pineapple pieces were all we were offered tonight). There are two soup choices at the end of the salad bar (clam chowder and vegetable beef) which both were tasty. read more