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    Wood Grill Buffet

    4.1 (204 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Heidi K.

    Well, this is was unexpected. I went into this experience tired and starving but expecting a Golden Corral meal level that did the job as this was located across the street from my hotel. At first glance was a bit surprised at the size thinking the options were more than I expected but, again, this isn't my first buffet so I knew it would be edible but nothing great. Well color me shooketh. This buffet was buffets like Golden Corral promise but don't deliver. The food was delicious and the variety was incredible: soul food, Mexican, Italian, grilled meats, fish, seafood, burgers, pizza, side dishes of roasted garlic balsamic Brussels sprouts to Onion rings and fries. Let me give you an example, I passed on the steak because I KNEW buffet steak: tough, overcooked and dry. My son got it was like "mom this is very good" so he gave me bite. Wood grilled, tender and juicy and not overcooked. Now, it was on par with Outback or Texas Roadhouse so don't expect Capital Grill but for 16.99 a person and all you can eat? 10/10. Desserts were solid but normal buffet level, the standout is the cakes which were very good. Service was kind, friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back!

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    Gene W.

    One of the best American buffet I've had in recent years. Even greater was the price, an excellent value for the wide variety of dishes. Extra points since most of the items were good quality. Staff were friendly & attentive. If you want even better value, come for lunch. Dining area is enormous but not crowded.

    Karen W.

    This is the first we dined at this buffet. There are so many items serving for the dinner buffet. They offer senior discount and as long as you arrive before 4 pm, you still pay lunch price. Drinks are not included in the buffet. I believe it is $2.49 for soda. I was pleasantly surprised with the selections. They have fresh fruits, salad, two choices for soup, all kinds of meats, fish, etc. The salad offerings are very good. Everything was very good. Service was excellent.

    Great food at a great price. Amazing they can offer such a wide variety of food (including fresh fruits and vegetables) at this price. Come hungry. Highly recommend to everyone.

    Wes A.

    Hog and trough! Steak is good! Good average food! People watching is great! Ask for Carlos for great service!

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    Wolfie E.

    Was in the area and looking for a place to eat that I had never been to before. Looked up buffets (a guilty pleasure of mine), and found this place. I expected a Golden Corral knock-off, but what I got was even better! LOTS of variety, and so many good things to choose from. Some items I had never had before, others were lightyears beyond any other place I had tried in the past in terms of taste and quality. I was seated in a room separate from the main dining area. It was a busy Friday evening, and I was expecting scraps on the line since it was getting later. However, to my surprise: they were still stocking fresh food right up until closing! Service was awesome. My server Keisha was excellent! (Give that girl a raise!) I never once had to ask for refills, and my cup was never empty. Place seemed pretty clean too. My favorites were the cheeseburgers, brussel sprouts, broccoli casserole, barbeque ribs, crab cakes, and the desserts. Plenty of something for everyone at this one. They don't have any of these where I live, and since I was only visiting the city, I was trying to make the most out of my experience. I could've gorged myself even further on more grub, but I resisted. If I ever return to that area, I will certainly be going back! Perhaps one of, if not the best buffet I've ever been to! (and the first five-star review I've ever left on here) Only complaints: some of the salad options were not that great. Avoid the peaches, folks! No bueno! Overall, one of the best restaurants I have had the pleasure of dining at. Can't wait to go back.

    Vincent M.

    We needed a lunch stop on a road trip and decided to give it a shot with all the reviews. Level setting, it's your basic buffet serving various American food. There were items that did surprise me with how they were. Fried chicken, fried shrimp, green beans, cheddar garlic biscuits; all solid choices. A few items were fine. Mashed potatoes, Swedish meatball, chicken tenders, stuffing/dressing, chicken soup; a little less flavorful than I'd have hoped. Nothing was bad, though there were items I wouldn't get again in favor of ones I preferred. Food was coming out frequently and fresh, so that was nice. Staff was attentive and checked in as we ate. While I might not make it a destination, it was a good lunch at a decent price.

    The tomatoes looked so ripe! I had to get a picture.
    Chelsi U.

    This was an amazing buffet! Let me tell you, I was skeptical until I read the reviews. This was the best buffet I've been to since I was a kid. The food is so good!!! The employees do a good job a keeping the food fresh and plentiful. The buffet was kept stocked and nothing seemed to be old. The food was well seasoned, too! The yeast rolls were huge! I had two...tee hee. My sister and I cannot stop talking about how good it was. We'll definitely come back!

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    A very nice buffet with plenty of options. There was a large salad bar, and plenty of vegetables. The proteins were hot and fresh!

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    The food was really good. So much to choose from and the staff was very nice. Definitely recommend eating here.

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    Food and service. Waitresses were very friendly very large selection of food everything for anyone.

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    This place was good. Think all you can eat buffet but on steroids. The staff was great as well. Will return.

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    Love the place. The food cured my depression. Everything. Was bomb as hell. 12/10 would recommend

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    Shockingly great for a buffet. The food was well seasoned, but not overly seasoned very clean and the servers were great and attentive.

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