My husband and I visited Crazy Buffet (aka Panda Buffet) in Galesburg, Illinois on a Sunday night,…read morearound 7 pm, in late Sept, 2024. The restaurant was scheduled to close at 9 pm; the rest of the neighborhood was already quite sleepy. All of the food that both my husband and I ate was quite tasty, including Asian buffet favorites such as Pepper Chicken; Mongolian beef; crab Rangoon; California sushi; and far more. They also offered some unique and tasty items, such as fried zucchini slices. They also had tubs of creamy and yummy ice cream for dessert. We rate the quality of the food that we ate as 4.5/5.0. However, by 7 pm, the restaurant was already winding down and many of the food trays were already near empty and weren't being replenished so there were many food offerings that we didn't get the chance to try. Our rating for variety is thus only 2/5. Service was okay (3/5). The waitress brought us our requested waters, and checked in once to see if everything was okay. The overall ambiance was of a typical Chinese buffet restaurant, and was maintained well. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. However, staff started to wind down the day at 8 pm, including mopping the floors of the main buffet area, the check-out counter, and restrooms while we were still eating and needing to walk in those areas! It was an hour to closing time! Finally, the restaurant was a good value for all-you-can-eat for $12.99/person at dinner, before tax and tip. We would return but probably earlier in the day to have full access to the variety of food choices and to ensure that we didn't interfere with the cleaning at closing.

I've been to this buffet a few times over the years, I live over an hour away but my family and I…read moremake the travel once in a while. We decided to come by today after we traveled to Galesburg, but unfortunately a disability I have kicked in upon arrival and I got sick. I didn't eat a single bite of food at the restaurant, I got a soda while the rest of my family got full meals. Well, my dad called the waitress over near the end of everyone else eating to say that I hadn't eaten a single bite; the waitress replied very rudely telling us we were at fault for not telling them I wasn't going to eat before we checked in to the restaurant. Legitimately, I got to the table with my family, didn't sit down, and immediately went to the bathroom and got sick. When she told us we would get charged for my non-meal, my dad responded by saying we'd pay it and we didn't want to argue. She continued multiple times telling us to basically kick rocks. After around ten minutes of my family finishing their meals and deciding the food wasn't worth the treatment, another waitress comes by and takes my "meal" off the ticket, saying something along the lines of "We didn't want to, but management said to not charge you" I didn't have any food, but besides this experience with the staff my family members said the food wasn't nearly as good as it has been years prior. My dad and my partner are usually ones to get multiple plates, but they both only got one and didn't even finish what they got. My dad said there's no way he'd drive as long as we did to have this again, when in the past we would make the trip SPECIFICALLY for this buffet. Nothing else, just for this place. This was a really disappointing experience, and it very much gave "money hungry" vibes. I'd get charging me if I'd eaten ANYTHING. I didn't have a single bite. I hope this was a one-off experience and the staff doesn't act this way with other, worse off customers.

Ha open for labor day 2025! Early arrival just after doors…read moreopened 10:30 amish Ok just a couple of others in Not busy yet! lol Prime time private buffet All the same kinda stuff they had last Tuesday It all was ultra fresh as well! Sushi first Yup still good! A real win for the basic phili role! A bit of egg drop soup! Yup spot on! Real good! Plate two Bit of rice bed Then bbq bone in spare ribs Yup real good flavor Mongolian beef a real win on seasoned but not too hot! And then spicy chicken yea good as well Tried the boneless spare ribs yea I like the bone in better flavor was ok but too close to pork tenderloin so it was a bit tough it could to have been a bad older pig... 2 for 30 bucks with tip! No kidding Yea you are missing out on a good meal if you get in at the right time of day!

I can see this place being good for families and groups...in fact, there were lots of screaming…read morekids there during this trip. But the food is really bland and dried out. There was almost no rice in the rice cooker, which was surprising considering it was early evening. The lo mien and the teriyaki chicken sticks had no flavor.

Great salad bar, entrees, and prices. What else could you ask for? Only downside was that we were…read morethere mid-afternoon and the service was a bit sparse. With everything else this place has going for it, I'm sure that's just a time-of-day thing.

To our server during dinner on 04/24/2016, below is the reason behind the tip amount…read more Once we were seated, we waited and we waited for our server to take our drink orders. We finally get our drinks. Our server comes back and appeared to be in a hurry when taking our dinner orders. I find this interesting because she was in no rush to come to our table to take our initial drink orders but rushed us when taking our dinner orders. We get our dinner and our drink glasses go empty while eating. So we wait and we wait and we wait and we wait and we wait for our server to come refill our drinks. And it is not like she never walked by our table; she did numerous times but never checked if we needed anything or noticed our empty drink glasses. Finally, we were able to get her attention and ask for refills. She then proceeds to grab our empty drink glasses without saying a word. For the rest of dinner, I think she initiated a refill for one of us but continued to let the other drink glasses go empty. Food was very good. The cinnamon bread was delicious! Good selection of items on their salad bar. Unfortunately, I had to scrape the house-salad-dressing container because no one noticed it was almost empty. Our prime ribs were cooked to the temps we requested and quite tender. The portions of their catfish filets were very generous. And did I mention the cinnamon bread was delicious?!? Due to the very poor service, we have no intention of returning. Which is unfortunate because we really enjoyed the food. Our server was not personable, not attentive, and quite frankly, not really nice. I cannot decide which was colder, our server's attitude or the ice in our empty drink glasses.

We ordered three Beef Bulgogi and one Chicken Bulgogi entrée. I appreciated that the server brought…read moreout the food and drinks on a cart. It was a nice touch. The service was friendly, and the dining area is clean and uncluttered, with Korean themed artwork/pics on the walls. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that this is a Veteran-owned restaurant and were glad to support it. We'll definitely be back! Since our son will be living here for the next four years, we're happy he has a great spot nearby for his Bulgogi fix. We are used to getting chopsticks and that was not the case here. We didn't ask because we were focused on our conversation. Next time we know to ask.

The lunch buffet is incredible. All of the food is delicious and plentiful. Some of the best…read moreeggrolls I have ever eaten in my life. The lemon custard filled dessert eggroll tastes like heaven. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

A True Hidden Gem in Galesburg - Craft on Seminary…read more We had an outstanding experience this evening at Craft on Seminary in Galesburg. From start to finish, everything was top-shelf. We sat at the bar and were taken care of by Amanda and Adam, whose service was absolutely exceptional -- professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly. We've been to Craft a few times now. Our first visit under the new management didn't quite live up to our expectations, but this second visit was an entirely different story. The food, service, and overall experience were all exceptional -- you can really feel the team hitting their stride. We started with the Prime Fillet Carpaccio and the CHEZ Willis Calamari, and both were fantastic. Perfectly fresh, balanced, and not over-seasoned -- just clean, well-executed flavors that let the quality of the ingredients shine. The atmosphere strikes that ideal fine dining tone without feeling stuffy -- the kind of place where you can relax, enjoy a great meal, and appreciate true craftsmanship in both the kitchen and behind the bar. We truly hope more people discover Craft on Seminary -- it's the kind of place that deserves to thrive. If you're anywhere near Galesburg, make a point to stop in. You won't be disappointed.

This place is very welcoming, and the staff are exceptionally friendly. The food is of good…read morequality. We ordered the surf and turf with an extra lobster tail, the 22 oz ribeye steak dinner, two sundaes, and the French onion soup. The French onion soup was a bit too salty for our taste, and the ribeye was slightly dry for our liking. Our son practically drank his surf and turf and lobster tail, so it's safe to say he loved his meal! The ice cream and strawberry purée were also delicious. The dining area was clean and nicely maintained. Overall, we'd definitely come back, now knowing which items suit our taste best.

Food is always hot and fresh. Good for large groups or a fast meal but also good to order to go…read more More choices on their online menu.

As always, this Chinese food buffet is the best in town. Always hot, fresh, and tasty. Service is…read moretop notch. We hadn't been here since the pandemic, but it was worth the wait.

We came for Sunday brunch (and to redeem some free slot play) but we were later than usual. That…read morebeing said, the food should still be acceptable. The biscuits were kind of hard on the edges, bacon was soggy and the eggs were pretty runny. The other food was decent and there was plenty of it. Just certain things like the bread pudding in the dessert area was well beyond the time it needed to be out. I put a spoon into it, and it was no longer soft and moist like you'd expect, so I didn't even scoop it out. For what you get there, $49 for two people is maybe a little much. Some things were good, like the crab cakes, but other things like the pizza seemed like store bought. We may try it again if we're there. Just not super impressed with it. Edit: we went back today (albeit earlier than last time) and the food was much better. I guess timing is everything. It wasn't very busy this morning (maybe everyone was still at church?) so the person clearing tables and getting drinks was very attentive. So I'd have to give them another star for that.

We've been here a couple of times and the outcomes have been very different. Sometimes the food is…read morecooked to perfection and hot. The last time we were there, most of the food was cold (especially the prime rib, cold and overcooked) I have a hard time paying what they want for their buffet and not knowing if the food is going to be edible or not.

Whew! I finally made it into this place…read more Ok 4th July 2025 11:30 am prime time Pay as you enter. Holiday price just under 15 bucks. Smells good as you enter! Small buffet not what I was expecting Ok on to the food First small plate samples: White Rice and lomein noodles And sample a bit of everything Plastic plates and plastic silverware Big butterfly jumbo shrimp silver dollar size! No shrimp sauce Real good as is! The chicken pot stickers were spot on perfect! Rice was spot on jasmine rice awesome flavor! Lo mein wow outstanding! I could have made a meal out of those two things! Chicken broccoli check! And good Steak and onions with green peppers check but I only did the steak and onions as green peppers are not an out of town road food for me Really good Some cashew chicken I did not see any nuts but it was a little warm on the spice Egg drop soup well mine is better lol But a dash of soy sauce to flavor it And was ok. Second trip more of the same. Hot day so just the small sampling Drinks are serve yourself and included in the 15 dollar price Yea I would stop again if I was in the area But not a destination place for me

Listen, this place has been with MP for a few generations now. In all honesty this place still hits…read morehome for me and I love their buffet food. The Ambience is still there though I remember they used to play music there back in the 2010+ but either way the place is a nostalgia to visit. Their service is nice and welcoming when you come in as they would keep up refilling the food trays in the warmer with fresh ones. They know what their customers like and will be on it to make sure you are pleased! Now you all are probably wondering if the food is nice, that is up to you guys to find out but I personally love their Lo Mein (or Cho Mein I forgot the difference) and their Chicken Skewers!

Review Visit: July 11th, 2016…read more Situated on the border of Iowa and Illinois sits the Casino/Hotel/Spa that is known as Catfish Bend. It offers a small, but quaint casino that is lucky to have a Smoking/Non-Smoking section, based on your tobacco needs. There is a bar in the center of the casino that serves $1 bottles on Mondays (based on my experience) after 4pm. Nearby is Fun City, so if you are up here on a family vacation, you can have fun with the kids all day at Fun City and then pop over to Catfish Bend for some adult entertainment.

poorly run casino that never pays out. I've never heard of anyone winning big here. many think they…read morelie about their pay outs. their staff is very unprofessional. their soda machine has been broken for two years, so you have to walk a mile just to get drink. smoke fills the air - you can barely breathe. I definitely wouldnt recommend this casino.

it was so sigma and goonfull and i really liked how the ball rolls. the service was great. and…read morethere was so much going on

paid over $15 for pick three entrées. When my entrées came, there was only 2 1/2 mozzarella sticks…read morebarely a half portion of onion rings in the fried mushroom portion was all right. Everyone at my table was commenting about how small the portions were. when I talk to the older woman about it behind the counter, she said that everything's weighed out, but it didn't look like it was for how small the portions were. It's kinda odd when I look at other customers that ordered and their portions are considerably larger, even though everything supposed to be weighed out. Maybe depending on what color your skin Is will determine the amount of food you get.