An okay buffet, if you are looking for inexpensive all you can eat. On weekends its $24, all day. Some of the highlights are whole stone crab with claws, barbeque spareribs and big, salt fried head-on prawns. Beyond that, everything else seemed just okay for me. A lot of the other selections are hit and miss. Lots of stir fry chicken with broccoli and such dishes. Dessert selection is huge! I've never seen an AYCE with many varieties of desserts. Lots of different cut fresh fruit. There was yellow dragon fruit available. Multiple flavors of jellos and puddings. Lots of cakes off to the side wall, in a closed window cabinet. Freezer next to that with lots of wrapped ice creams. A variety of sushi and sashimi was okay. Lots of servers bustling about cleaning up and refilling food trays. Relatively big dining space with a private room off to the side. This place is pretty popular and gets crowded. I suggest coming in as early as possible for shorter wait time. Lots of parking out front. read more

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Amazing all you can eat buffet. Delicious fresh food. Full stocked Amazing hard working staff. Extremely clean and very professional read more

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The food was fresh and plentiful. The staff is nice and rapidly clear your plates to make space for other plates. The restaurant is clean and well kept. read more

Was invited to go with some friends. I am not a fan of buffets, but was impressed with this one. They were monitoring it an keeping the food areas clean and replenished. I didn't try much of the many choices. I did enjoy the carp fish and the bok choices. I had fresh pineapple and grapes. Also the miso soup was good. The service was okay, nothing memorable. Would I go back, probably to try the hibachi. read more

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We visited Charcoal Grill & Modern Buffet, located at Linden Center in Lindenwood because we were curious how this place compared with Sea and Sky Feast Buffet in Downtown Flushing (which recently downgraded its menu), as the two are equivalently priced. Charcoal Grill is a bustling place, far more popular than the latter. Charcoal Grill charges a weekend price of $30.24 per adult ($27.99 plus 12% service charge), before suggested tips. This seems to place the restaurant about one tier below AYCE buffets that offer unlimited snow crab legs, like The Buffet in College Point. We visited at a relatively early time, before 6 PM, and were seated immediately. By the time we left, the waiting area was full -- so come early, if you can. Charcoal Grill has a wide array of offerings for broad appeal, which include: - a hibachi grill that cooks ingredients of your choice to order, including huge slabs of beef, mounds of shrimp, noodles, etc. - sushi and sashimi stations, offering both cooked and raw foods. - a few "take-out" dishes, like Beef & Broccoli. Despite this, nothing stood out to us as particularly appealing at first glance. Most of the food, as expected, was mediocre. However, it isn't bad to gnaw on unlimited amounts of roast beef, stone crab, blue crab, yellow dragonfruit, BBQ spare ribs, shrimp in mayonnaise sauce, etc.. I was impressed with the effort that the sushi station chefs put into making their sushi visually attractive. And the ice cream here tasted like ice cream, not like wax-like products found at other buffets. We would choose Sea and Sky over Charcoal for the former's beef short ribs, Peking duck buns, and slightly less overcooked fish, but I suspect most people would be happy with Charcoal Grill & Modern Buffet. read more

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My first experience with AYCE; I work nearby and wanted something other than Chipotle, Crown Fried Chicken, and Hook & Reel I'd been rotating on. I'd grown tired of the latter two's use of single-use takeout containers and also wanted to report back how this new business was to my colleagues. The variety's fun, and it seems like the only restaurant that I know of in the area that serves miso soup! I went by myself; I bet it'd be more fun with a bunch of other people because the large dining hall where I was seated felt a little institutional otherwise. The service was consistent, and you can take leftovers home which I should've taken advantage of since with the added service charge my bill came down to $20. Maybe this is typical for AYCE, but I'm trying to make it fit into a workday lunch. read more

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I'm not big fan of AYCE buffets because I'll eat too much average food and then I'll stuffer the whole night but... This AYCE buffet is pretty good. The layout & food items with the Habachi Grill and Sushi bar is the same as places I've visited many years ago. So the place is old school with a "modern" layout. Dinning area is very large, bright and roomy aisles. Servicer was good and attentive. Food items are a good variety and fresh. We were there on Easter weekend and it was super crowded! The big attraction is the birthday parties! Every 10 minutes there was a birthday sing-along by the waiters with small BD cake, candle and a plushie gift! AND the birthday person eat for free (I think there is a minimum party size of 3 to qualify). Seniors get 10% too! Overall, we had a great time. The food was very fresh and well cooked. Service was helpful. The place is clean. The bathroom is clean! Plenty of parking in this strip mall. Do expect to wait on weekend peak hours. The price is very reasonable! read more

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I visited this restaurant with my father and brother for Father's Day Lunch. This buffet was packed and busy but the team knows how to handle a crowd. We were told that we had a 20 minute wait and we were seated in 20 minutes. The variety of food was massive and everything tasted great. I ate several plates and I was satisfied with the experience. I would return in the future. I'm glad my father and brother were able to enjoy Father's Day here. read more

This is a new buffet on the borderline of Brooklyn/Queens. Its takes a Howardd Beach address and is technically the end of East New York. I saw many Google reviews of people saying the Buffet is hard to find GPS took them way out of the way when they typed in the name of the restaurant. So just wanted to give a bit of perspective/direction advice. The Lindenwood Diner on Linden Blvd is a neighborhood icon. If you put that in your search this is easier to find. There's a shopping center across the Blvd from the diner. Drive through that shopping center alllll the way till the other end you'll see the buffet it's the very last business of the shopping center. Tons of parking. The buffet is very big. Lots of seating ,it used to be a supermarket before so very spacious. They have various price ranges - weekday lunch specials, weekdays diner and weekend prices. Lots of signage. We got there at 310pm. , just making the end of lunch special price. I then saw a sign that said arrive by 315 (the special is supposed to end at 330 pm) I guess the 15 mins is to give them time to bring in the dinner items. The dinner items are labeled and if you're sitting during the cusp time like us it's not forbidden but if you take something labeled Dinner they will then stich your price to dinner. Don't think you can sneak a dinner item without them knowing lol. They literally grab your empty plates (or scrap plates - shells ,b9nes etc) the moment you're done. The waitresses are swift and keep your tables cleared and your drinks refilled . They are also friendly, and stay on top of keeping the place clean. The turnover at the steam tables is also good. Food is constantly being brought out and nothing looked like it waa sitting long. It was also a really busy as we went during school winter break. I heard weekends are pretty packed as well. As for the food ,honestly I wasn't impressed. Yes they have a good range of dishes and the food looked fresher but nothing really make me exited in taste. I mostly had the cold bar which was shrimp and mussels. There were no crabs legs (even for dinner ) ,perhaps on the weekends. The meats were ok. Kids mac and cheese and chicken wings were not good ,tasted like out of the Costco boxes. My son who lives for wings didn't care for it. So I convinced him to eat the shrimp. I go to buffets for the seafood and meats . Variety was kinda lacking and also taste. The sushi section waa less impressive as were the desserts. I know most buffets dont make their desserts. They had small mousse layer cake slices and ice cream, fruit and jello. Not enough variety of cakes. Overall okay but nothing I'd crave to make this spot a must - go destination. Must note that the place was very clean , steam tables were well maintained and kept clean and stocked, service was great. read more

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Went there last night for dinner with my husband and son The food was delicious as always Service was great every time you finish your plate waitress is there to clean table, so you can get up to get your next dish Music is okay, there were four birthdays there The waitresses and waiters come to your table and sign happy birthday to you with the music I definitely will be going back there soon with my family You should go there and try it you won't regret it! Put photos up of what I ate last night read more

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Located in a plaza with parking lot shared with DD , Five Below etc. Price is reasonable. Great variety of choices. Food is fresh due to high turnover of crowd. Tables are close to each other which makes seating a little uncomfortable. We went on a Friday evening and there's a waitlist. Birthday person eats free on the exact day if two other adults pay full price. read more

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First of all, Google maps messed up the restaurant location and located the restaurant to somewhere on 101 Ave. Tip: don't enter the restaurant name on Google maps, enter the actual address. Pros: Food are refilled relatively quickly; there is a sauce station neat and clean. The options cover meat, seafood, veggies, sushi, grills, salad, fruits, desserts. Takes credit card even Amex, same price for cash and credit card. Cons: More than one waitresses have long decorated nails..kinda bothers me for their roles, but luckily they only serve water in cups and not really touching the food.. The grill station seems under staffed, only one person taking care of 6 orders at the same time, and is also responsible for grill station refills. A lot of the food options are either fried or overcooked. So even though there are many choices, most of them are not great. Although this place is a little cheaper than DJ's, I still think DJ's has better food and is a better buffet. read more

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New buffet opened in my area so I had to try it out . It's a buffet that has a large variety of Chinese and American foods as well as hibachi . They serve lunch and dinner and you can even order takeout which I thought was a good idea . The food itself is just ok nothing to crazy nothing to fancy . Some items better than others and some not so good at all . The service is good the place is clean and the price is cheap think it was like 14.99 for lunch . It's not a place you would go too often I'd say but it's definitely worth the price of the food you get . They even have ice cream for desert and pastries which I thought was a nice touch . I'll come back to try dinner next time . read more

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Found my new NYC's best AYCE! An all-you-can-eat experience that actually delivers. From sweet, buttery lobster and a generous spread of fresh seafood, to clean-cut sashimi and sushi, the variety here makes every round feel intentional. Beyond the cold bar, you'll also find a solid selection of hot dishes that bring comfort and balance to the meal. End on a refreshing note with fresh fruits and a full dessert selection, because a good finish matters just as much as the main event. Lunch: $14.99 Dinner: $20.99 Weekend & Holiday: $22.99 Follow me @foodie.elite on IG and Tiktok for more good finds! read more

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I was excited about visiting this Buffet. I drove past a couples of times while they were building. All You Can Eat = Delicious fresh food. So many many choices/options. Never ending as long as you could finish what you put on your plate. Staff were welcoming and friendly. We were greeted and seated quickly. Service was amazing and urgent. U didn't have to wait for anything. I would be back real soon. read more

Buffets are great because you can eat as little as you want, as much as you want. And the great with picky eaters. And this one is clean with a good price. I would definitely come back. read more

The food ambience and service was all good. I have no complaints. Definitely been back and will continue to go back. Hopefully it stays the same. I just wish they had more dessert options. read more

Charcoal Grill & Modern Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Queens, New York

It was clean with lots of options & well lit, just didn't like the lady that kept asking if I wanted the check within 30 mins of seating & kept asking repeatedly after that. Pretty sure the sit time here is longer than 30mins, ended up leaving out of annoyance. read more

Absolutely love this buffet. Family friend and great for large groups. They have everything you can think of from sushi to the hibachi grill. The food kept being refilled and tastes great. The quality of food was better than some other buffets. No liquor but guess what you are allowed to BYOB which is great for the price per person. I'll be back again and again. read more

Overall, the food here is fantastic across the board. The charcoal grill items are savory, fresh and full of delicious smoky flavor, with a solid modern buffet spread to complement it. This spot is perfect for local customers and the surrounding community -- warm, welcoming, and ideal for family outings and group meals. One noticeable downside is there's a little too much fried food on the buffet. More fresh, lighter menu options would be a nice upgrade. A huge plus is how many birthday celebrations they host here regularly. They offer a fun, festive vibe for parties, and birthday guests even get a free toy as a little extra treat. The staff is sweet and makes every birthday feel special. Clean dining area, friendly service, great value, and a wonderful neighborhood spot. Will absolutely be coming back! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this establishment. It is super clean and bright and shiny in the place it matters most: the hot tables with the food! The dining area was basic. But man! I didn't expect such fresh tasty food. Yes, I judged it by the location. But it is good y'all. No cap! Ofcourse there is a crowd. But it's worth it. My group was very large. And they accommodated us very well. Verdict: I will definitely be back! Gotta try the hibachi this time. My friends raved about it. I was too stuffed to try it though. Also, the manager , Eddy I believe his name is, said you can BYOB. I am ecstatic to hear that! Cuz a cold beer woulda got that 5 star rating!! read more

Great seafood buffet, clean, well seasoned items and kind servers. Highly recommended.

So me and my sister went to this spot in Howard beach. And when I say I'm a foodie and I travel for food absolutely! NO DISAPPOINTMENT WE ATE SEAFOOD FOR 1 1/2 hrs and the food turnaround is on point. The crawfish and shrimp was seasoned well, mussels was seasoned on point fried crab tasty, coconut shrimp fried shrimp stuff shrimp yes stuff clams, oysters The sushi bar looked awesome but didn't indulge they do have raw & cooked sushi. They also have a hibachi station. The fruit was delicious pineapple ,oranges & cherries. Ice cream(strawberry). We left very satisfied and not over stuffed. Definitely my new spot 2 ppl dinner + beverage $60.39 well worth it. We took the beverage to go wasn't filling up on liquid lol. Bathroom was clean and the staff welcoming but not overly attentive which was great we enjoyed our food in peace read more

So immediately as you walk in, it's very clean. It's very nice you greeted immediately. The service was one point like in every area. Someone waiting on you. Someone was waiting for you to finish. Your food. Was waiting to clean off your table. It was just awesome now the food was decent. The crab legs was gone so if you definitely love crab legs, make sure you hurry up and get them because I could not get me a plate they do have and hibachi grill and that was a great touch. The dessert area was very good. Overall, I would recommend people to come to this place. read more

Allll you can eat buffettttt hell yes ! This place is new and there are soooo many food options . They have a salad bar , a sushi bar , hibachi area , an just an abundance of food choices , even pizza and fries for the kiddies ! The customer service is great the manager is awesome . It's also so clean and gorgeous inside !! I highly recommend a trip with the family here !! It's not too expensive and you definitely get a good bang for your buck !! read more

Charcoal Grill & Modern Buffet - My mom and close friends we had a blast and we're stuffed - Buffets Near Me - Queens, New York

Regular here , good food and selection good price , just about everything you could ask for at a buffet

their food are very good quality , many options , sushi steak shrimp crab the floor is very clean and friendly staff . good price . will come back for sure read more

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I visited this establishment after seeing reviews on TikTok. Overall, it was no different from your typical Asian-owned buffet. The food was fresh, and there was a wide variety of seafood options, though I personally avoid anything raw at buffet-style restaurants. The space was nice and open, the prices were reasonable, and the staff was friendly. Overall, it was decent, but nothing particularly memorable. read more

After two failed attempts at Mexican restaurants in the area for my birthday, we came across this gem. The food is SO good and fresh and the prices are unbelievable for today-$23.99 for adults and $10.99 for kids, and if it's your birthday and you show them your ID, you eat for free if your party is 3 or more people so I got to eat for free! The oysters were some of the biggest and freshest I've ever had - better than in high end restaurants I've been to. The sushi is delicious, they have sushi pieces, sashimi, and yellowtail jalapeño pieces. They also have a hibachi station where you pick and choose what you want and they cook it in front of you. Literally every single thing I tried was amazing. Also if it's your birthday they bring a few pieces of cake with a candle and sing happy birthday which was really cute. I ended up having a great birthday dinner there and I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend this place. read more

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absolutely delicious, staff was very attentive and friendly- food was excellent and super fresh- cakes were ok... can be better - wish they had crab legs read more

Food was good service was excellent Ambience was awesome Would recommend this to others read more

Food, service and ambience was great!!! All the foods were delicious, my daughter's first time at a buffet and loved it!!!

Went for memorial weekend and what was charged was pretty much a rip off, food wasn't the best and chaotic environment.

Wow this place is amazing clean and the service was great and the food was amazing can't wait to go back. Great lunch for everyone. May even try dinner one time read more

Very clean and staff was very nice. But the food was very meh. Nothing to write home about. It wasn't bad, but not great either. This location is close to my house and the price is relatively cheaper than most buffet places. But, to be honest, I would rather drive a bit further away and pay a little bit more for better food and better options read more

New spot. The food is your typical Chinese buffet. The service is decent. Staff is very attentive. Food station area is constantly cleaned, even when it's crowded. The ambiance is nice, ie: food stations, lighting and decor. The only con about the seating area is, I've seen large parties of about 20 plus which at times can cause it to be quite difficult to move around tables to get to and from buffet area. The food is just ok, imo. read more

NO CRAB LEGS! EVER or at least the 3 times I have been there. Went once for lunch and twice for dinner and not once have I seen them. False advertising at its best. This lady pushed me out of the way today while I was getting my food so she can clean the area.... I was literally getting food and she bumped me out of the way, there wasn't even a mess that she needed to urgently clean.... Anyway, save your money. read more

This place is alright nothing to brag about..not a big selection of food....dont let the hype fool you

This place is not worth the hype. It's like a regular Chinese buffet. Nothing different but the unnecessary prices. I would've gotten a better experience at Applebees for the price I paid for 4. It gives.....a barnyard at feed time. Some of the servers need to understand what "No" means. She asked if I wanted a refill which I didn't and I stated that, yet she poured more drink in my cup.....like c'mon. Also that awful birthday song I heard every 10 mins was ridiculously painful. Soggy egg-rolls, unseasoned ribs and the Mac and cheese needs assistance. Please recalibrate the recipes and maybe the price point would be worth it. Also the staff needs to be educated on allergies related to food...didn't seem like they were. read more

Be careful! They implemented a 3:15 pm cut off time in handwritten notes for lunch prices and menu. Nothing on the official site and only when you walk into the establishment. The hostess at the front door is rude and not welcoming. Food is bland and what you would expect from a buffet place. Nothing special about this location!!! read more