We have been going to the main ballroom for 3 years for Thanksgiving and it has everything you can imagine. Each it gets more expensive and the quality goes downhill. This year the price went up to $79 per person. The two things that were excellent were the bisque and the Beef Wellington. The filet was overcooked and burned on the outside. All the desserts were awful, literally tasteless, I just couldn't finish any of them. My family had the turkey and found it dry. Any drinks were not included with the meal which was annoying. We decided to pass on going to this one again and are going to look for a new spot. read more

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The Grand Buffet is perfect when going out with members of the family with different tastes. And they pulled through for my birthday brunch. Service is always great. Wait staff are friendly. Atmosphere promotes family conversations and food was top notch. Me, I love the seafood and prime rib, andblast weekend I had a perfect piece, medium rare, so tasty. Love the mussels and shrimp. I do love the gelato, especially the chocolate. So rich and creamy. And I also had the creme brulee. There is something for everyone and I have a picky eater in tue family that goes for the pizza and carbs. Love the Grand Buffet for my entertainment needs. read more

On May 30, 26 I want to shoutout the lady who was working the Mongolian grill who steams the crab legs and cooks it with all the flavoring. I have never experienced a buffet do this before and I didn't get a chance to show her my appreciation! Super super delicious, she made the best most flavorful crab legs. Thank you Chef!!! read more

The Grand Buffet - Crab Legs with fresh Garlic and spicy sauce. Amazing! - Buffets Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Food taste good. They have wide variety of food selection for brunch. From American, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican food they have it. Great selection of desserts too. My wife and I enjoyed the crab legs, mussels, prime rib and barbecue ribs, chicken and shrimp just a little dry. Pho noodle soup are made to order and ingredients are fresh. Service was awesome! Wait staff greeted us with a smile. Ambiance is cozy. Looks like people are enjoying eating and having conversation. read more

The Grand Buffet - Prime Rib, barbecue ribs, shrimp, chicken. - Buffets Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I had one of the best prime ribs I've ever had here. About a two inch slice off the medium rare end. Nice soft and juicy. With a perfect crust topping. I didn't need anything else,it was that good. Coming back for sure!!! read more

We love the Grand buffet located inside Grand Sierra Resort. One of the best buffets in Reno. Came with a large party on Valentines weekend around 6:30pm. Line was long, but moved pretty fast. We waited about 45 minutes. Once inside, our server was amazing. Crab legs were huge. Prime rob was cooked well and tender. And pho was heart warming. Plenty of desserts to choose from as well. Pro tip: get a GSR players club and use it for a discount at the buffet. read more

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After 10yrs I went back here with my family. The kids ate good. The steak is great, cooked perfectly! The omelette was cooked nicely. Tacos taste great! The Asian food was okay, I like the Siomai that most! My partner said it was 6/10. The seafood with snow crab legs are too fishy taste I ended up throwing all four legs. Dessert area my nieces enjoyed it! I like the truffle bar, I was excited for the canoli but the cream wasn't all the way just the tips. The mango was too sour. I enjoyed the strawberry mousse vegan cookies and the ice cream(cookies & cream). Overall, fam enjoyed. read more

The Grand Buffet - Tacos(carne asada, crab legs and Siomai - Buffets Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Been here a few times but just mediocre. Nothing special besides the crab legs. There is a variety of food to chose from such as Asian, American, Italian, pho soup, tacos, and deserts and more. Its a convenient place to eat at when arriving at the hotel when you dont know what to eat or go outside the hotel. We basically ate the cold and heated crab legs. The waiter was quick at cleaning our tables each time we finished eating. I think we ate our money's worth. read more

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There's nothing grand about this buffet for sure! Don't get me wrong the venue and location is phenomenal! GSR should really rethink about this place! Has great potential! The brunch is not bad breakfast not bad carving station not good. Quit frankly everything was just bland! Servers just simply don't want to be there! The lady serving the gelato was rude, seems that she just took all of her problems and gave it to the customers, don't believe me? It's the older Mexican lady, try asking for ice cream she won't even tell you when it's ready! The carving station, oh boy the steak very bland and close to raw in the center, worst of all the only keep small section and they server always runs away, if you ask for steak you really got to ask for it seems that their on survival mode, don't even waste your money here, for $25 more you can go to the buffet at Atlantis the wait is long but it's definitely worth it read more

Food is good but the wait to get is horrendous. Service is great and anbiance is appropriate. The crab was ok but the meats were really good. Check it out. read more

5 stars only for our experience from Raul who was very attentive, super friendly and made sure our drinks were always full and our plates were cleared by the time we came back with another round of food. He really made our experience memorable with how kind he was. As for the food, a lot of options for stations- Asian, Italian, pho, American, carving, salad and desert, etc. however there was no MAC & cheese which was strange. My biggest concern was my undercooked chicken which scared me so I didn't eat it when I saw how pink it was. Traffic was mild for dinner, line was decent and the dining room was clean and not crowded. However more attention to the quality and consistency of food would be ideal. Overall, left feeling full and happy thanks to Raul! read more

The Grand Buffet - Pink undercooked lemon chicken - Buffets Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This buffet is no longer grand, just the price of entry. 49.99 for food that's worse than hometown buffet or golden coral. Went on a Saturday around 7pm. Snow crabs were served cold, overcooked hard to peel. Gave up on those, mussels were cold, and the variety of seafood on a seafood night was absolutely atrocious to be charging that much. Prime rib was overcooked, the servers were real greedy with the portion of the cuts, even though there were no other good proteins around. Smoked brisket was really good, is all i can say that's a positive for protein choices. The sides were absolutely disgusting. Baked beans, Mac n cheese, chow mein, old left out fried rice that was hardening, it was a horrible selection. This place sucks. Atlantis buffet is going to be the new spot in Reno, NV as far as buffets go read more

This review is based on a FREE buffet earned on "Thursday gamble $300 for free buffet" night. Quality/Quantity - I overate... And I am a light eater. I soooo regretted it afterwards. Woke up the next day still feeling off. Might not eat for the next 3 days, lol. Following stations, I was not able to visit all as I just could not eat any more. Seafood - Okay, came here twice for that delicious crab! Mediterranean. Mongolian Grill. Asian Wok - Got a sample of chow mein, noodles. Pacific Rim. Pho Station - I skipped; it was too hot for soup. Italian - Got some delicious deep fried raviolis. Smoke House - My favorite station, got a rib, prime rib, etc. Taco Bar - Made to order, thank you. Americano. Saute Omelets, Pasta. Sweets - Got a little of everything. Make sure you get that delicious gelato, ice cream! Saturday and Sunday open for breakfast/brunch. Atmosphere - Decent size, I have been here during busy weekends when you have a full house. Today, even with a free buffet after losing $300, lol, the seating was still manageable. I have not been here in a while, as I just can NOT eat enough to justify the cost. Or worse, I eat myself sick as I did today... Which again, was NOT worth it. Plenty of stations, more Asian selections then I expected. Open 4 days a week see Yelp or website; closed Mondays to Wednesdays. Service - Just okay, basically self-service. Price - Free (after losing $300, lol) + generous tip. Otherwise $45+ tax for adults, which I feel is expensive for what you get. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success, we are only customers when we are hosting guests. But don't worry, we frequent all your other restaurants. :) And are still loyal customers to your casino. read more

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This was my first time at the Grand Sierra and the buffet was over priced for what they offered. I had only 1 plate of food that had 2 slices of turkey, honey dew melon, broccoli, and Mac and Cheese. I got a rude comment of you got more from the waiter for getting a slice of lemon meringue pie which was not good and only took a bite and left. The buffet needs to work on their food and have their staff learn to have better customer service. I am never going here again. read more

GSR the Grand Buffet. Yes please! Omelette station and the Pho stations I'll just live here! But great selection of great food that the menu changes often. Everyone is helpful and service is really good. A typical restaurant feel and vibe in the GSR. Always eating here for a meal when stay in Reno! read more

Our Server Rey was the best guy ever. He served us with the best attitude and so fast. Our family of 14 were so Happy with Rey. He totally made our Christmas. Thank you Rey read more

The Grand Buffet - inside the buffet - Buffets Near Me - Reno, Nevada

The buffet was expensive on a Saturday dinner at $52 per person before tax and tip. Our server was not friendly and he had a "I didn't care" attitude throughout our meal. He made a comment that we were eating too long. At that time, we were at the 90 minute mark. No one mentioned to us how long we were allowed to dine. We thought that we were allowed 2 hours to eat. Right before we left, we handed him a $20 bill for tip and he was nicer to us but it was too late. We found out later from a cashier that it's only 90 minutes to dine. For this price, they need to allow 2 hours to dine. I wasted a lot of time waiting at the pho station. The lady was not nice either. Seem like she doesn't like her job. She also had the "I don't care" attitude. She made me wait for a long while when she left the station to get more bowls. The pho was just ok. I would say though the meat filling in the wontons were pretty good but the wonton skins were awful. The Chinese food was terrible. The eggrolls looked like they were re-fried many times. It was gross even looking at it! The best thing was the prime rib, steak and the desserts. We were really thirsty after dining. Would not return. read more

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I get that the holiday season can be overwhelming, but that doesn't excuse treating customers poorly. You're being paid to perform a job, and that means doing it well from the start. It's not my issue that you're busy; we all have our own responsibilities. Every one of us experiences hectic moments at work, yet it's essential to maintain accountability and provide excellent customer service, regardless of the circumstances. When guests are paying $68 for a meal, they deserve to be treated with respect, not like an inconvenience. Adding a mandatory gratuity to the bill without giving customers a choice is unacceptable, especially for those who fail to deliver good service--such individuals do not deserve a tip. I even asked for a refund on my meal because I refuse to spend my hard-earned money to be treated poorly when I consistently go above and beyond for my own guests. I understand the restaurant was busy, but the messiness was also a concern; one would expect that they would have staff available to keep things clean as the evening progresses. I was not impressed by the overall experience. I didn't try any of the food myself, but my family members, including my daughter, did, and they described it as just average--not bad, but not good either. Given the combination of subpar service and mediocre food, I strongly advise you to seek out another dining option. This restaurant is not worth your money. This was my sister's second visit, and she has had to voice complaints on both occasions. The situation only seems to be deteriorating. read more

You Have to stop by a buffet when in Reno. This one was pretty good. Went down for breakfast. Like most buffets some hits and some misses, but they have everything you could want! The restaurant was surprisingly clean despite how busy they were. Service was hit and miss. The hostess' were just flat out unfriendly and great at making you feel unwelcome. The server was a sweet lady who kept checking on us & filing our drinks. Not the best buffet around but certainly not the worst. read more

Food was on point. The fillet mignon was my favorite with a close follow of crab legs. Mimosas were amazing! The server was kind and attentive. The restaurant was clean and well taken care of. It was fairly busy since it was Mother's Day but we were still seated in a reasonable time. read more

Since Covid, there hasn't been a buffet that I was interested in going to. I was invited to the Grand Buffet and can now say, it's one of my go-to! For transparency, I visited on "Lobster night," where each guest had one ticket to a lobster and unlimited crab dishes. It was $69.00 per adult and $34.00 per child. I encourage anyone going to this buffet to look online/social media for special nights. Regardless, all of the normal food options were pretty tasty! I found myself enjoying the variety offered and went back for seconds. Will be recommending this buffet when asked, what's the best buffet in Reno/Sparks? read more

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Tried going on Thanksgiving, thought most people would be home...Wrong! Got there about 4 pm and there must have been 350 people in line...the wait was a couple hours easily. Went to the Cafe instead, had to wait 35 minutes due to staffing shortage, lot of empty tables....Menu was horrible. And the buffet doesn't take reservations on holidays...sucks read more

First time trying this buffet at the Grand Sierra. I was very excited to try all the fun goodies awaiting my tummy. The line was not long when we got there but shortly after it filled up pretty fast. I suggest getting there a hour at least before opening. I started out with one ravioli stuffed with mushrooms, a couple fried zucchini, fried shrimp, some crab legs looked like half a whole crab, mashed potatoes with gravy and a chocolate coffee cake. Everything I got was ok for a buffet, but the mashed potatoes wth gravy stood out the most for me on that first round. The ravioli tasted like lasagna I was expecting more mushroom wild forage type of taste. Not a fan of the zucchini it was kinda limp from the moisture of the hot pans. I enjoyed the crab legs after the host brought us some leg crackers (idk the word for that tool). Second trip was for a great big bowl of beef stock pho with beef and tofu all the veggies. Along with a lemon meringue slice of pie and some pineapple fruit. The PHO was amazing!!!! It was my favorite The broth was so golden with just the right amount of spices & fixens. I also got a pork rib and prime meat slice from the carvers station. They were not for me a little too bloody on the prime and too greasy on the pork rib. The drinks come in huge I mean extra huge glasses. Either this is for the host and hostess don't have to make so many trips to refill, or the company wants you to fill up on drinks to cut down on food waste and consumption. The price was kinda high for the amount of food I actually ate but I know they do offer lots of food options with different special booths that make custom items for your liking. If you have a huge appetite you can eat something from every spot. The seating is not the best this time around. I was sat right next to the long line of customers waiting to come in giving us hurry up and leave looks. The casino floor right there with all the bells and whistles and cigarette smoke ruining my mealtime. Next time I'll ask to sit as far as possible from there I know the smoke travels but for a non smoker it really is not favorable. Smoking is unhealthy, causes death and I hate going to the casinos because of this main reason. Overall I don't know if I'll ever make this my first choice to go but if someone had a get together or wanted to go try it I would go with them. The deserts looked amazing. I didn't get to try them all . read more

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Sunday brunch is very good here. Whenever we dine here we request our favorite server, Saul! He is the absolute BEST, and always makes sure that our champagne & waters are never empty, and is always friendly. Saul is a huge reason we keep returning to the buffet!! My favorites here are the crab legs, peel & eat shrimp, and Pho. I typically don't eat anything else lol The buffet area and dining area are both kept clean and tidy. read more

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We went in for the Seafood buffet and it was absolutely terrible. The king crab had zero flavor, the snow crab had no flavor. The place was packed and the service wasn't great. I have been going to this Casino for over 20 years, back when it was the Hilton, when it became GSR and up until now. Not once have I ever been this disappointed in a buffet. Pre-covid this buffet was one of the best. We would actually prefer it over the Atlantis buffet (which is known for their seafood). Not anymore. It was very pricey, but we just assumed it would be as good as it used to be. It was not. Everything was just awful. Absolutely flavorless. If you told me the crab was in a deep freeze for the past 15 years id believe you. Do yourself a favor, go to the Atlantis if you want a seafood buffet. Don't make the same mistake we did, they do not care about the food quality at GSR anymore. read more

The grand buffet was pretty good. However i was pretty stunned by the fact that we lined up for an hour, checked their prices online, but when we got to the register they suddenly said it was holiday pricing and the price jumped from $45 to $75/person. After tax and tip it became ~ $90/person. Pretty outrageous However the food was pretty good, some highlights were that they had prime rib (i think they always have this) Dungeness crab and snow crab. They also had a poke station that tasted just plain. Their pho station was cool, soup was good. Their oysters were terrible, hard to eat and had so much sand. It was basically crunchy. Their desserts selection was excellent, a nice variety of ice cream too! I think it would've been great value at a cheaper price point but for what they charged us it wasn't amazing. I'd still come back but definitely not for holiday pricing. Also our server was amazing, attentive, and helped clean up very regularly on top of refilling drinks read more

The Grand Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We headed to brunch at The Grand Buffet, located inside the main casino floor of the Grand Sierra Resort. When we approached the restaurant, there wasn't a line (especially surprising for a Saturday), so our 5-person party walked right up to the cashier. She informed us that they were still serving breakfast which was okay since that's the meal the kids like the best. The total price with $35 per person plus $20 tip was about $200. The hostess greeted us warmly and seated our party at a very spacious table near the exit and our server, Joaquina, introduced herself and took our drink orders. Once drinks were settled, each member of our party took turns checking out the food. There was a huge variety of cuisines: American, Asian, Mediterranean, Latin, Seafood, Salad and desserts. Plus they have a meat carving, custom omelette and Pho station. Unfortunately, the seafood section and the Pho station were both closed. There was also a fresh-squeezed orange machine at the salad bar. Most of the food was good but the waffle, apple and breakfast sausages were a bit tough. The place setting we received, didn't include a teaspoon so it was a bit challenging to eat the miniature cups of dessert with a fork. The restaurant attempts to be upscale with the modern furnishings and decor but the effort doesn't extend to their food. I've been to this buffet a couple of times in the past and was really impressed with their offerings which is why I took my sister and her family here so they can also experience and enjoy it but the buffet isn't the same as it use to be, read more

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We came for the Christmas buffet and we were so glad we did! We had tickets to the Christmas show so we got in line early at 4 pm. We waited an hour and a half to be seated. The seating area is huge but they were busy. We barely had enough time to eat before the show. They don't take reservations so plan to go at least two hours in advance if you need to finish dinner by a certain time. Not sure what the wait time is on a non-holiday night. There was a wide variety of buffet items and everything tasted great. Our favorite was the hot Dungeness crab! Come hungry because you will want to try everything! read more

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Food is horrible. I would not pay 30 a person for that junk. You want a good buffet go to Atlantis way better. The only good thing about this buffet they give local discounts that's it. read more

The food is okay but the $85. price tag to me is not worth it. I won't be back. The parking is difficult with all of the construction going on. read more

This is a pricey buffet. I say worth it with the fresh moist crabs my family enjoyed. I enjoyed all food. Unlike other buffet that just cooks whatever. They have sugar free and gluten free deserts options which I was really thrilled about. The little one is free. So that's a plus. I am giving this a 5 star because of the latter reason. Being considerate. read more

The Grand Buffet - Sugar free deserts :) - Buffets Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We have been here several times for the Friday night seafood buffet over the last few years.the place has always been a-little high but was always good. Tonight was a little on the weak side. We were there when they opened so the food should have been fresh tasting. Sorry you say that this is my last time. For $80.00 a Person it should be top rated but sorry to say it wasn't. I guess just another sign of the times. read more

They no longer have a weekday brunch like they did in 2017 so decided to update. They have weekend brunches and dinners Thursday-sunday I believe. We went on a Thursday at 6pm last week. The dinner was awesome with good quality meat, veggies and desserts with lots of variety. It's like eating at 6 different restaurants all at once. And all the restaurants are good. They have lots of seating and more stations that will "serve" you now. For example at the Mexican section there's a taco bar where the guy will slice the meat from a rotating spit after you ask. At the Asian section they will stir fry noodles for you after you pick the meat noodles veggies and sauce. There's even a pho station. You don't have to go to any of these and can grab crab legs, stir fried or steamed veggies, fried chicken, ribs, pizza, prime rib etc steaks etc but I thought it was a nice addition. It's just fun to try new things and there are so many things to try all in one place. My personal favorites were the prime rib and the brisket. Was it the best I ever had? No. But it was definitely better than average and so was a great deal. Sadly, at other restaurants around the nation I definitely have paid much more for worse brisket. And The Grand buffet is a buffet so I could go back for seconds! How awesome is that. Honestly, everything I ate seemed to be good quality and well seasoned. And I ate a lot. There wasn't a single thing where I thought "oh that's not good." I liked some more than others but that's my personal preference. I think it was as good as possible for a buffet where everything must be prepared in advance and not made to order. I have to give some love to the bakers. We split the cheesecake, cookies and beignets. They were all great. We also tried the strawberry gelato. I doubt they make the gelato in house but it was still good. I think they do make the baked desserts we tried and possibly all of them? At least it tastes like they do and who am I kidding it's the same thing if we can't tell the difference. We don't eat out a lot but honestly if we lived in Reno, we'd probably go at least every other week and would weigh much more. read more

Pricey as hell for ok food. Don't eat the crawfish! They boil it without any Cajun seasoning. Which really sucks! The breaded shrimp is really good. The steak tasted exactly like smoke brisket which was weird. The crab is cold, BUT you can ask the staff to heat it up for you, which was REALLY awesome that one of them did that. I wish I knew her name as she was cool Deserts were good. read more

Service: 3/10 The line was ridiculous and the cashiers were in no particular hurry to do anything about it. There was over 20 cleaned and ready tables once we got in. The food was not being replenished at the rate it was being consumed. The server was fine and the reason it was 3 of 10 instead of 1 of 10. Price: 2/10. Obviously they can get $50+ per head or they wouldn't charge that. . It is hard to evaluate price based on limited competition for "buffets". IMO, you can do better for $70 per person food, drinks, and tips Atmosphere: 7/10. The place is clean and has nice decor. The smell of smoke from the casino floor is minimal but it is still there. Food: The food is just ok. The variety is similar to other buffets in town. They could and should do better with the quality. read more

WOW! Absolutely disappointing for $79/person! Lobster buffet and you only get 1 overly cooked rubbery Lobster! How can GSR possibly call this a Lobster buffet when the lobsters were limited to only 1 per person! False advertisement! To top that off the food was horrible! Everything was either too sweet. Salt, or overcooked! What happened GSR? Your buffet used to be decent! The most appetizing food was the beef pho sad to say! Soooooo disappointing! Definitely will.nit be back here again, especially not for $79/person. Service was not great either, our drinks were never refilled. Toucan Charlie's at Atlantis it is next time we are back. Toucan Charlie's never disappoints! read more

Easter brunch at the GSR buffet was a great choice yesterday. They offered my favorite seafood: crab legs and a poke bowl station. I love buffets for the simple fact that everyone in a large group will find something they want to eat. I hadn't been here at this buffet for a few years. We had an attentive server and was pleased with the selection from the meats, to the pho and omlette station. We finished strong with some sweets and coffee and of course photos with the Easter bunny. They did offer a bottomless mimosa, but I'm drinking my OJ dry these days. Lol It's always a great time here. My family has fond memories over the years and plan to share more here in the near future. Thank you all for a great day and time. read more

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DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. We did the lobster buffet. $90 for nasty food. The lobster was rubbery, the prime rib unseasoned and bland. There was not one thing in this buffet that was decent. This place is a total rip off. The "waitress" brought us a check every time we ordered a drink and then continued to stand there and keep asking us to sign it. There is nothing hospitable about this place. I told several people in line not to waste their money. Go to chickies. It's right across from it and the food and service is a million times better. This place was disgusting read more

Food was horrible, the crab legs were awful. I don't recommend, I was very disappointed with the food.

Want to start by saying that I appreciate a buffet in this beautiful Hotel Resort, we were excited to try for the first time. Mother's Day weekend was very full, and the line was pretty long we waited about 20 minutes in line to get to the front, and less than 10 minutes to get seated. With all the people the room felt a little crowded, like there is not alot of space, it was very loud from all the people there. Not a calm ambiance. Service was just okay, very sweet girl in the register. FOOD: many different selections of food, I appreciate that. The only issue is that 2/3 options are very underwhelming. I enjoyed the Italian section the most, with the pastas and pizza. I also enjoyed the chicken and BBQ wings on my plate, with a side of mashed potatoes and very sweet corn. The Asian section was pretty bad, and I love Chinese food, there was no Chow main, no Orange chicken, no potstickers. Fried rice was poorly made. The Mexican section was pretty bad, my bf got 3 tacos and he didn't enjoy, he said they were dry and underwhelming and we are Mexican. Dessert has a rating of its own 5 out of 5. No complaints in that department, a lot of great options, the chocolate fudge cake was the highlight of dessert for me. Overall, this buffet is mid, overpriced for sure, not worth the price. I would come back if price wasn't $45 per person. Should be $25 to be honest . My partner said 2 stars, I said 3 because it just needs food quality improvement. If they served sushi this buffet would easily move up in ranking, no sushi. read more

The Grand Buffet - The dessert itself is definitely 4/5 stars. Many different options and all the desserts we're delicious. - Buffets Near Me - Reno, Nevada