We had a good experience here! The food was very good and better quality than your typical buffet…read more We made reservations on resy which also noted a $10 per person fee if you cancel your reservation within a few hours. The price was $31.99pp but the cost of drinks was not included. Soft drinks were an additional $3.99pp. Overall if you're looking for Lancaster fare this place would be good to check out.

Tried this place after we tried Shady Maple because people had said it was much better-…read moreIt was not better perhaps even worse. Staff is rude Never received a refill of my soft drink Food beyond horrible- No seasoning Mashed potatoes had raw chunks of potatoes Fried chicken dry and tasteless Roast beef at the carving station on temp well done- No bowls at the soup station Save your money!!

This is touted as "The Biggest Smorgasbord in the Country" ( or world) ? Not 100% sure? Smorgasbord…read moreis a "Buffet" of sorts. This place literally has EVERYTHING! The hot food steam tables are endless. And I've never seen so many "Stations" especially a "Philly Cheesesteak" station. You NEVER see a Steak station, but they have one. Prime rib etc. etc. it's very obvious to the palette that this is ALL house made food. And they do the same for breakfast! Stations for custom eggs and omelettes, custom pancakes. They literally have a Wall of deserts! Everything is super fresh due to the huge crowds of diners. How they keep this place so clean is a mystery? The staff is sticky sweet friendly! It's expensive, but where can you eat like this? Did I mention it's "All you can eat" the salad bar is bigger than the average restaurant! Highly recommended (DO NOT EAT FOR 2 DAYS)

I have been to a good amount of buffets in my lifetime and disappointment can't even describe how I…read morefelt about Shady Maple Smorgasbord. I'm not going to knock the kind of food because I know there are people who love cafeteria style food like pizza and chicken and soups but I definitely expected more. For $30+ per person, there should have been more than four stations that consisted of fried meats, soups and salads.

Dienner's simply provides incredible value and quick service to anyone in the area. It gives you…read morethe option of eating from a self-serve buffet or a-la-carte. We chose the buffet and were glad we did. While the food was generally good but not great, it has good variety and all for less than $20. Salad options were fresh and the roasted chicken adds clean protein with pretty good taste. I recommend the dinner rolls with the chicken as well. Some traditional Amish dishes were available that I didn't care for but others might. The desserts were my favorite, including the pumpkin cake and the apple crumble. They also offer a soft-serve station and a variety of sweet pies.

After an Amish tour, my group stopped at Dienner's Country Restaurant in Soudersburg, and it was a…read morefantastic dining experience. If you're looking for a hearty meal at a reasonable price, this place is hard to beat. A few highlights from our visit: The buffet is the best value, offering unlimited access to a wide variety of freshly prepared dishes. Both hot and cold buffet options are available, so there's something for everyone. Dessert is included and features options like pie and soft serve ice cream. The food tasted fresh, homemade, and consistently well-stocked. We left incredibly full and satisfied. Other things worth noting: Plenty of parking available in the rear lot. Clean and well-maintained bathrooms. Friendly, attentive service throughout the meal. Despite arriving with a party of five, we were seated in about 10 minutes. Overall, Dienner's delivers exactly what you'd hope for from a Pennsylvania Dutch buffet: fresh comfort food, generous portions, great service, and excellent value. Whether you're visiting the Lancaster area or finishing up an Amish tour, it's a great place to sit down for a filling meal. I'd happily return on a future trip.

Food was very good. Service was outstanding. Ambiance buffet /restaurant very nice. Cleanread more

My husband and I went here for dinner one night while on our vacation in Lancaster. The steak from…read morethe grill station wasn't bad, however the salad bar n toppings were not fresh. The main food on the buffet was very bland n all soft options for the most part. The options were not very appealing. The staff was somewhat polite but did not seem to want to be there. They were also filling the salad bar from 5 gallon buckets of lettuce. I would recommend some menu changes.

We've been to numerous Buffets throughout the area. Dragon Buffet's hibachi bar was kind of…read morelackluster. The sauce options weren't very good and they use sliced frozen beef and chicken (similar to that of a hot pot place). The counter food was pretty bland in flavor and most of it was sitting out for long periods of time. I wasn't a fan of general tsos, the honey chicken or the fish. Most of the chicken was overcooked that was sitting out. The chicken and broccoli was the best item up on the hot bar. The soups were good as well. I enjoyed the Pork Buns and the Dim Sum as well. Cleanliness was an issue, numerous dirty soda cups and dishes. The lady working the register didn't even say hello upon entering. She just turned the card reader towards us where it read 42 dollars. She didn't say thank you, enjoy, have a nice day or anything. If you are in the Lancaster Area and looking for a buffet style restaurant, definitely check out Bird In Hand, Hershey Farms, Manor Buffet or Shady Maple.

The restaurant has an incredible selection and I love the huge amount of seating available. The…read morefood was delicious and I had a wonderful time at their establishment.

On July 14, my church took a bus trip to see the play Joshua at Sight & Sound, and it was such an…read moreincredible experience. After the play, we went to Hershey Farm Resort for dinner, and let me tell you--that was the biggest buffet I have ever been to! The food was absolutely amazing, with so many delicious options to choose from. I even tried crème brûlée French toast for the first time, and it was so good! If you ever get the chance to eat there, I highly recommend it. The restaurant itself is beautiful. As soon as you walk in, it's bright, welcoming, and incredibly spacious. The atmosphere made the experience even better. From an unforgettable show to an amazing meal, it was a wonderful day filled with great food, great fellowship, and great memories. I'm so thankful for opportunities like these with my church family.

We were looking forward to visiting since the last time we were there was before the fire and the…read morebreakfast was amazing. Today we were really let down. We visited about 930 for breakfast. Many of the items looked like they had been out for quite some time and were quite dry. Lots of bacon were super crispy, 2 types of eggs dried out . I should have just gone to the omelette area as that would have been fresher. BTW the French toast was so dry I was afraid if it was dropped it might break the tile floor lol

A little disappointed with this place. Was here many many years ago and i didn't like the way the…read morebuffet was set up. Too much in a small area. Food was all ok. Nothing great. Except the fried chicken and the chicken wings. Service was superb!

I haven't been to a buffet since before the pandemic because I've honestly been afraid of getting…read moresick. We decided to visit Bird-in-Hand because we hadn't been there in years, and unfortunately, guess what happened when we all got home? We got sick. Of course, that's always one of the risks you take with a buffet, with so many people handling serving utensils and being around the food all day. That being said, this place really is one of a kind. It is much bigger than it appears from the outside and has a HUGE buffet with an incredible variety of food. For around $31 per person, there are so many options, including fried chicken, peel-and-eat shrimp, warm pie, ice cream, and about five different types of soup. There really is something for everyone. Most of the food we tried was hot, fresh, and delicious. The service was also friendly and pretty decent overall. Our party of three waited about 30 minutes to be seated. While we waited, there was a bar area where guests had the option to sit and enjoy fresh popcorn from a popcorn machine, which was a nice touch. There is parking available, but be prepared to circle around a few times looking for a spot because, once again, this place gets EXTREMELY busy. It's located in a very tourist-heavy area of Pennsylvania, and they host a lot of tour buses, so there are constantly large groups of people coming and going from the time they open until they close. It was loud and crowded, with lots of people and kids running around. If you prefer a quiet, relaxing dining experience, this probably isn't the place for you. I also felt that the bathrooms could use a little TLC. I understand this is an extremely busy restaurant with a constant flow of customers, but they could definitely use some extra attention. So, is it worth the $31 price tag? Personally, I would say no, especially since drinks are not included. For that price, I think beverages should at least be included. Overall, the variety and selection of food are impressive & this buffet definitely has something for everyone. But between the crowds, noise, constant busloads of tourists, and the fact that everyone in my party ended up sick afterward, I'm not sure I would rush back anytime soon.

Who would've thought that this very plain looking restaurant attached to a grocery store would have…read moresuch savory, delicious comfort food. The inside of this place literally looks like a college dining hall but the food is like something out of a loving grandmother's kitchen. We were in the area to inquire about building something for our home at a nearby business and the business owner recommended we come here for lunch-and we were glad because it's our family's new favorite! We love it so much we came back and ate here a second time. The first time we came I had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and broccoli. It was probably one of the best meatloafs I've ever had: tender and beefy. My son had the chicken and cheddar quesadilla with waffle fries which he loved. My husband had chicken soup and a lemon blueberry pie that was so good (he shared some with us). The second time we came my son and I hit Philly cheesesteak quesadillas and my husband got a club sandwich. Fast friendly service and the definition of comfort food. Come get some!

We stopped in for lunch today and it was very friendly here. No wait, and sat immediately. Our…read morewaitress was attentive and friendly. The restaurant was casual and comfortable. We had the chicken pot pie, Turkey platter, and a hamburger. Everything was very good. I thought the turkey was the best. Looking forward to returning sometime soon.

Food excellent Service, outstanding…read moreVery friendly The portions were large. The food was all very fresh. The employees were all very nice, helpful, polite, and outgoing. I have been there many times and I'll be there many times again

They're advertising is deceiving they make it sound like a place where you can go at any random…read moretime this is not so it is strictly a banquet hall.

We were delighted -- albeit a bit unexpectedly -- with our two evening dining experiences here last…read moreweek. We enjoyed wonderfully tasty meals with friendly people in front of and behind the counters. The restaurant was clean, and -- well, there's really almost nothing to complain about. The focus is always on the food, of course. This GC buffet is big; no gripes about not enough choices. And our choices were delicious. Let's start with the veggies: mashed potatoes with hot gravy, broccoli and cauliflower with hot cheese sauce (the only way!), turnip greens, yummy cabbage, baked beans, green beans ... we ate 'em all. The fried chicken was crispy and hot (lots of breasts, our favs), the steaks cooked and sliced in front of us (not especially chewy either), the very agreeable bourbon chicken. And we haven't mentioned the salad bar with lots of fresh lettuce and toppings. The dessert bar also had lots of variety, although nothing other than chocolate everything is necessary for us. Our waiter was quick to refill glasses and clear dishes, and he had a nice sense of humor. He earned his tips. And the other waiters we observed appeared to be in good spirits as well. The dinner price was $17.59 for seniors, which seems a good price given how costly it has become to go out for a meal these days. And yes, we've written more than usual for a roadside buffet, but honestly we really like this one for the good reasons listed above.

Okay, so the food was really good. There was lots of choices and I enjoyed most everything I hate…read more I was sad the ice cream machine was broken, but I was able to find other desserts I enjoyed. Why I am giving it two stars is because of the service. Not one person behind the buffet smiled, said anything welcoming and acted like it was a big deal if you asked a question. Even the manager was rude. He looked like he was mad at the whole world. I wouldn't go back even though the food was better than some other GC's I have been too. The place had an oppressive feeling and I don't want to go somewhere that people hate working at.