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    Aurora Seafood & Grill Buffet

    3.7 (56 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    We had a good experience when we came. The place is neat. The staff is attentive to your needs and friendly. The variety of foods to choose from is remarkable. There were a lot of food options, including sushi, meats, seafood, desserts, and fruits and they were all delicious for me. I like the oxtail very much, as well as the fried chicken. The ribs are tender. The crawfish were also good and it was my first time eating it. I would definitely go back here to try the other foods that I was not able to eat.

    Jeneen M.

    I'm admittedly not a huge fan of buffets but my daughter was craving some seafood and we were in the area so we decided to give it a try. The place was very clean, the staff friendly and attentive, and the seafood fresh and presented well. I tried the steamed mussels, a couple of different shrimp preparations, shumai, sushi, dumplings and some of their beef with broccoli. Everything was pretty tasty.

    Ramen station pork tonkasu
    Na H.

    Came here to try out the newest buffet in the Baltimore area Aurora Seafood & Grill Buffet . This buffet has a lot with plenty of parking available. We entered and were greeted by a pleasant host and taken to our booth. The ambiance was nice and quiet as we arrived at the beginning of dinner in a weekday. They had the buffet set up as different food stations: sushi, Chinese, American hot food, salad/dessert, hibachi, and a soup station. I started off with the proteins: shrimp, steak, bbq ribs, fish, and fried chicken. All were good. They have a ramen station where you can pick from a few options. I settled on the chicken tonkasu and it was good. I did get to try the Mac and cheese (a HARD pass), and some Chinese beef which was very good. The salad and dessert stations were impressive and I did get to try the carrot cake which wasn't that bad. The sushi station had quite a variety of assorted sushi and sashimi. I got a couple of pieces of the tempura shrimp roll and it was okay for a buffet. I was two full plates in and done. They have a hibachi station with assorted meats and veggies you choose and hand to the staff and they cook it right in front of you on the grill. Soft drinks are included in your cost and they also have an included boba tea fridge ( the mango was really good) with an assortment of teas and an ice cream freezer with assorted bars and ice cream cups as well. All in all, a great seafood buffet and grill to visit in the Baltimore area.

    Shrimp, grilled chicken, plaintains
    La-Kia K.

    I didn't expect too much and I am glad I didn't come with high hopes. This spot reminds me of Charm city grill but with a twist. It is supposed to have a lot of seafood, but it didn't give the whole seafood buffet style like Captain George (Virginia) which is a real seafood buffet. I will say the sushi was fresh and tasted good. But I can tell some really like the crab legs which had no seasoning and were cold to me. The servers were pleasant and helpful. They always made sure we had drinks.

    John L.

    Visited around 2p weekday. $17.99 for lunch, but $1 off grand opening sale through 10-31. Overall, it's an above average hibachi-sushi-chinese-american buffet. With drinks included (sodas from server, fruit Boba drinks in a self serve fridge). I had a couple diet cokes, a mango Boba, and a lemonade. All great. The sushi section is my favorite part, and what will have me return. Typical rolls are available (California, avocado, fake crab stick, Philadelphia, spicy Tuna, rainbow). There were also several nigiri (simple fish on rice) options: salmon, Tuna, cooked shrimp, etc). Some bad buffets will have way too much rice on the rolls and nigiri so you fille up. These were all normal, so that was good to see a nice fish to rice ratio. Other buffet selections I tried were fried rice, chicken wings, peel and eat shrimp, Mongolian beef, grean beans, shumai, and dumplings. I would rank all these items as average. Nothing special but ok. I did not try some things I thought didn't look good. These may be different when you visit. But I skipped the cooked salmon and cooked white fish. The color was very off. I skipped the baked ham, as it looked over cooked. I skipped the oysters and snails. I need to build that trust in this relationship first. Also skipped most of the pastries and appetizers. That's more me prioritizing sushi items. I skipped the hibachi this time around. They have the raw items bar that you put on your plate, and give to the chef to cook on the flat top. It looked pretty good, if not a little small. I'll give it a try next time. There's a freezer case with small ice cream (I only saw vanilla and sorbet) and a couple varieties of ice cream bars. I found a strawberry shortcake bar that I liked growing up. It seems like there's no limit to this either but come on....don't ruin it. Prices are higher for dinner (sorry don't remember and forgot to take a pic, but someone else probably did). For lunch, pretty reasonable if you're hungry and sushi-friendly. Service was excellent.

    Janelle M.

    This is your standard options Chinese buffet but with ramen!! Lots of good sushi options. It was clean, and the food was replenished quickly for a Friday evening. Parking is plentiful.

    Theresa H.

    This is a new Buffet in my neighborhood. Plenty of choices to choose from. They have a Sushi Bar, Hibachi Grill, Ice-cream and a Bobble Tea Station. The Staff were friendly and attentive when clearing finished plates off your table. You pay after you eat also. So I'm sure I'll be returning.

    Sushi Bar
    Tamika D.

    My husband and I had been talking about trying this place and we finally stopped in to check it out. It used to be a Golden Corral which closed down and I noticed a new seafood buffet moved in the space maybe 8 months or so later (this is a guesstimate). We went in the evening around 8pm so some things were fresh and some things needed to be replaced. They have a wide variety of food options including a nice sushi bar and they have the hibachi bar where you can get items made to order. While I enjoyed the selections I made, I would like to try it out during the day. Our server came by regularly to collect our plates and refresh our drinks. Oh I and before I forget they have all kinds of refrigerated specialty teas and select ice cream you can get. It seems to be pretty clean but the I am not sure about the bathroom as I didn't have to use it. I would definitely recommend a visit.

    Buffet
    Renee B.

    After stopping by a near by restaurant where crabs was sold out we decided to come here. It's a nice size and very well lit. The employees were friendly and attentive. The buffet not only consisted off seafood but American food and dessert as well. The buffet was full and clean. I've never really been a fan of all you can eat places because the food is normally bland. I have to say that I will return and bring my grandson. He would very much enjoy.

    Ivory C.

    I feel like if you want good Baltimore Chinese food with a sprinkle of seafood this is the place to come. If you want high-end top quality seafood then you're going to be underwhelmed. If you want an easy relatively cheap meal that is good across the board this is the place to come to.

    Chicken, fries, macaroni
    Danielle C.

    For $25, the food was ok. It's a good spot to take your family, especially if you're on a budget. The servers were friendly.

    Joshina B.

    This restaurant used to be the old Golden corral . I went to the grand opening today for lunch. And I must say I'm already impressed. The staff greeted and seated you immediately and they were attentive with their services at the table. The decor inside is really nice. It gives aquatic galaxy. The restaurant was clean and spacious. The food was good and seasoned in my opinion. Many options to choose from being the hot bar, sushi bar, the cold bar and the make your own teriyaki bar. Even though this was their first day and their grand opening, I can't wait to go back and try them again for dinner to see the options that they provide for dinner. I'm thinking dinner will be more with the seafood and ramen. This place is definitely worth checking out and it's going to give Charm City buffet a run for their money.

    The staff was friendly and efficient the selection of sushi big and buffet has something for everyone. They have habachi grill that you can select from raw food bar to be grilled ,I was to0 full so I wasn't able to try this time

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    This is a nice clean tasty buffet. It doesnt feel crowded and the seafood is pleasant and fresh. My son loves the ramen and sushi.

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    Very good food and great service. Will definitely be back. Ambiance was absolutely great

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    the service was super nice and sweet. everyone was attentive. The food was super good too

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    Review Highlights - Aurora Seafood & Grill Buffet

    The place, redone from the old Golden Corral, looked fresh, vibrant, and clean.

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    Best Buffet

    Best Buffet

    3.8
    (41 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    Went to Sunday dinner with some friends last week. Even though I live right down the street from…read morethis buffet, I hadn't visited it yet. I was wondering how it compared to Charm City Buffet, which I have been to several times. I assumed that it would be about the same, if not a tad bit worse, because it's smaller than Charm City Buffet. I am pleased to say that I WAS WRONG. Jeremy, Justin and I all thought that Best Buffet was better. The people cooking the food actually want it to taste good, instead of throwing whatever up on the buffet line thinking quality doesn't matter. I managed to eat two plates of food, which doesn't seem like a lot, but I had some big honkin' portions of meat. Everything was incredible, and I wish I could have unzipped my stomach and continued to eat. The roast pork was so tender and delicious. The spare rib meat came right off the bone and was sticky with that great hoisin-flavored Chinese sauce. The crawfish were spicy. All the Chinese dishes tasted like something you would get at a quality take-away. The sweet and sour chicken nuggets were crispy, and you get to sauce them yourself, so they stay that way. Jeremy couldn't get enough of the pepper steak and onions. Justin was the only one to take advantage of the hibachi - which he liked, but said it could use more vegetables to choose from. He would have liked some broccoli and mushrooms. I'm not sure if those things were available over at the salad bar, but if they were I feel like the manager of the buffet should consider moving the salad ingredients closer to the hibachi, so customers realize they have more choice. The shrimp were okay. I think I may be eating them wrong. I don't understand the seasoned coating on the outer shell. I peel off the shell, and thus all the coating, so why is it there? I ate half a dozen of them, though, so don't think I'm going to let my confusion stop me from eating shrimp whenever possible. Sharon, our other friend, wanted to pay for Jeremy and I, but didn't factor in the fact that prices are higher on the weekends and during dinner (she picked the time and day), so I ended up paying for myself because the price for two was already more than she expected to pay. Personally, I thought for the selection of foods, and considering it was dinner, the price of approximately $22 per person wasn't bad. I think this is the reason why she said that she preferred Charm City Buffet (when we paid), though she claimed that she thought the food tasted better at CCB. Her favorite item at Best Buffet was the coconut shrimp (which I regret not trying, but I couldn't fit anything else in my belly). I do wish that there was something seriously chocolatey, like a brownie, on the dessert bar. I tried to soothe my sweet tooth with a slice of cake with chocolate mousse on top, but it just didn't cut it. This is my top buffet choice (for now. There's a new one being remodeled on North Point, behind the mall, that I'm eagerly awaiting). I feel like I could go there every week, try new things each time, and be just as pleased as I was on Sunday.

    Our family normally enjoys the buffet. However if you go on a slow time. Food is nasty and old…read more As much as you pay for a family to eat out. The food should be good. So disappointing. Do better!

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    Entrance wall, kids will love this
    Entrance wall, kids will love this
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    Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet

    Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet

    3.6
    (355 reviews)
    39.4 mi

    We visited some friends in Maryland and they suggested that we come here since we do have a big…read moreparty and this will satisfy everyone's taste. First this place is huge. Second, the selection is huge. They pretty much have almost everything you expect in an AYCE place. Chinese hot food, Japanese sashimi, Korean BBQ, vegan salad, drinks, ice cream. They even have snow crab and lobster claws the day we were there. They also had "buddha jumping over the wall" soup - if you know what it is. One thing is that my empty plates were piling up before they were taken away, but I guess it was Saturday and they were busy. Overall the food selection was amazing. I only wish their desserts are better... I thought the little roll/balls in the frig was mochi... but no... it was something with unpleasant texture - they tasted like silicon... Other than that, I think this place is the best Asian AYCE I have tried in the US. If we are ever in Maryland and in the area we will definitely come back.

    I've been hearing so much about this spot on social media so decided to drive the hour+ to try it…read moreout. WOWOW they have sooo much to choose from. Most buffets have typically the same things but this one exceeded my standards. I loved the build your own hot pot, the meat tasted so fresh and it was very tender. They had a massive sushi selection with sauce bottles for eel sauce and spicy mayo. A bunch of hot and cold bars. Even a diy boba bar! Everything i tried tasted really good. They have workers who go around and make sure the service areas are clean of food and such which i liked. It was very clean. Would i make the drive again? YES but also i heard there's an alexandria location opening this year!

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    Shady Maple Smorgasbord

    Shady Maple Smorgasbord

    3.7
    (1.5k reviews)
    57.4 mi
    $$

    The biggest buffet in America does not disappoint! Shady Maple is a Lancaster county landmark! We…read morehad Salad, Steaks, shrimp, (and veggies) and finished with shoofly pie & chocolate cake! This is my husband's favorite buffet! What people don't usually know is they have a huge gift shop downstairs. It's as big as the entire restaurant which can actually seat thousands of people. If you're headed to Lancaster or in Lancaster County, you have to stop at Shady Maple!

    i came to shady maple with my boyfriend on a monday for a late morning lunch. one of our favorite…read moreactivities is seeing how much food we can hork down, so shady maple was certainly appealing at a glance. the space is massive and most of the food is self service, although the service we did receive was super friendly. they have specials every week or so, so we got to experience the sundae bar. when you come here, you really have to implement a strategy. ours was to try a wide variety of foods in smaller amounts than usual. the highlights for me was the fresh fruit and the yams, and the highlight for him was the brisket (i don't eat red meat). most of their stuff is decent! for the variety you get i would recommend it. don't come in expecting michelin-level food though; it's a buffet. my lowlight was probably the desserts. the pies all had kind of a gluey texture to them. my favorite desserts were probably the soft serve and the "dips". the soft serve definitely made the pies more edible. the shop downstairs is really cute and a good way to facilitate the digestion process. i'll probably be back to try the different meals.

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    Cashier station
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    Cookie & Cream Donut !!
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    Dutch's Daughter

    Dutch's Daughter

    4.1
    (649 reviews)
    49.8 mi
    $$$

    Two words: crab cakes. 'Nough said!…read more (But Yelp says I must say more, so: crab bread. Sensing a trend here?).

    A very good friend recommended this restaurant to us and we were excited to try it. I love seafood!…read more We were warmly greeted and sat immediately due to our reservation. Our server was knowledgeable and professional. She welcomed us, explained the menu and quickly brought brought water and lemons for the water. She was fantastic throughout the meal and made our experience wonderful. We ordered French onion soup and a "special" of fried green tomatoes for our appetizers. Complimentary, fresh, warm, honey-wheat bread with both regular and cinnamon sugar butters, was brought to the table. The bread had a very nice texture. The French onion soup was very delicious and not too sweet! It was perfectly balanced. The fried green tomatoes were fresh and the breading was perfectly crispy. However the "seasoning" was in the mildly spicy remoulade, which was served on the side. We also ordered a broiled seafood platter with sides of broccoli and twice baked potato. The hubs ordered char-grilled pork chops, grilled asparagus, and potato au gratin. Everything was perfectly cooked and tasty. We really enjoyed everything. Regarding ambiance, the dining room looks a bit formal with its white table cloth and dim lighting. However, everyone dressed casually - jeans, shorts, etc. This made for a very relaxed atmosphere. But..... Ultimately, and in spite of all the good, I will deduct one star simply because I believe the entire menu is overpriced.

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    Brazilian Place

    Brazilian Place

    4.0
    (83 reviews)
    37.1 mi
    $$

    I had been here several years back with my sister but finally made it in again with my husband…read more Now that we live nearby hopefully we will come more often. You have a choice between AYCE or by the pound. I know last time I came I got AYCE but honestly I don't eat that much anymore, so by the pound is more cost effective for me. There also are two different prices based on whether you want BBQ + sushi with your buffet. (Sushi??? I'll stick to BBQ when going Brazilian.) I tried to sample small amounts of the dishes on the buffet and then got some picanha and another steak cut (maminha). Both BBQ cuts were very good - I liked the maminha more. (Fraldihna is my usual favorite, and it's kind of similar to the maminha.). They had a chicken with capers that was probably my favorite of the buffet dishes. The stroghanoff wasn't bad. Some of the other meat dishes on the buffet were a bit dry. I got a mystery empanada which turned out to be guava & cheese, if it had been warmed it would have been better. I love guava, but there was just a little small rectangle of guava paste in the very center; probably 80% of the empanada had no filling. Similarly, the cheese bread balls were cold and hard. Those need to be right out of the oven to be worth it. It's a shame, they probably were good when they were first made but they weren't by the time I got to them. The potato salad was ok but the balance of mayo to potato & other veg was off (too much mayo). I had some fresh fruit too. All in all, I'd definitely come back (I love the steak!) but I'd focus on the things I know are good rather than trying a lot of things.

    The food was tasty, but unfortunately the service was almost nonexistent. My friend and I came in…read morefor lunch and had to ask three times before a waiter finally came to our table. We ordered pizza, and when it arrived it was cold. After the food was delivered, we again had difficulty getting anyone's attention to ask for water and later the check. While the food itself had good flavor, the lack of attentive service made the overall experience disappointing. There are other places to enjoy Brazilian food where customers receive much better attention and better food.

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