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    Chen's Buffet

    3.8 (29 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets, Chinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Green beans, peppered chicken, potatoes, stuff mushrooms, COCONUT CHICKEN, sesame chicken
    Greg R.

    Still amazing The reason I love this place so much is the fresh unique offerings that they have on the buffet. Green beans: amazing Fried zucchini: best i ever had Coconut chicken: amazing Peanut butter chicken: very good Baked Cheese seafood: very good

    Teresa R.

    Such a great variety of all you can eat for only $9.25. The buffet had breaded fried catfish, steamed oysters and shrimp cooked several different ways, besides the traditional Chinese buffet staples. The owner did an outstanding job of keeping his or her's customers coming back by offering delicious Chinese food and traditional American food together! For dessert, make sure you try the mocha mousse cake

    Blass B.

    It's a decent enough place, very tropical. I couldn't find anything extraordinary nor terrible. I don't usually do 3 star reviews but since I'm I'm Alabama for a couple weeks, I was pleasantly surprised to find a decent Chinese buffet. It definitely needs a facelift inside and the food maybe frozen but several items are fresh and enjoyable.

    Seated as far into the corner as possible. The last table all the way back was mine. All empty in front of me.

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    4 years ago

    Love the coconut chicken!! So good, a little busy around lunch time but not too bad!

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    5 years ago

    Nothing bad nothing great would give the food a 3 the booth seating is perhaps the most uncomfortable I have set in -1 point!

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    4 years ago

    It's the only Chinese restaurant in Atmore. The food is good, just don't look down at the carpet.

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    4 years ago

    Surprisingly good. One of the better buffets I have been to. The best time to go is 11am to 1230pm or 4pm to 6pm.

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    7 years ago

    Tre food is awful. Like ... generic .. out of can .. very cheep .. from decor to food.

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    6 years ago

    Good news Chen's Buffet open back dining on November first . Welcome your to Chen's. Enjoy your day

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    7 years ago

    You have a 50-50 chance as to good or bad food. They have a pretty good selection for a small town restaurant

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    9 years ago

    I have been eating here for years. The food is always very good and the portions are large. My favorite Chinese eatery.

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    Saraceno's

    Saraceno's

    4.5
    (61 reviews)
    42.9 mi
    $$

    Brought my dad here for his first encounter! He loved it! As does anyone else in Baldwin County…read morethat knows about this jewel. The food is down right southern cooking and complete perfection! The atmosphere-laid back, no frills but clean and welcoming. A must for anyone close by!

    Well, this has been a mainstay in the Fairhope area since 2011, and has always been a favorite for…read morea good, filling meal. The amount of food to choose from is vast. Veggies and side Turnip greens Mashed potatoes Mac and cheese Cabbage Corn Rutabaga Pinto beans Green beens Rice Entrees Spaghetti Baked chicken Fried chicken Pulled pork Fried fish Buffalo Bites Chicken and Dumplings Chicken livers Also turnip soup Salad bar Rolls, cornbread and a bunch of desserts. One interesting thing is that while it is all you can eat, they serve it cafeteria style. So you tell them what you want and they put it on the plate. This must have changed since COVID. You used to be able to serve yourself. The food is good, but it taste like someone is cooking scared. Nothing had any seasoning. Nothing popped with flavor. No smoke on the pulled pork (I got outside meat to be able to taste it) Bland spaghetti, bland chicken and dumplings, bland greens, bland, bland, bland - except for the fried chicken and fried fish which were okay, compared to the rest. Service was not overly friendly, or even friendly either. Pretty much here's your seat, here's your drink. I would probably come back one more time. Definitely will not come back if the next time is like this time. 2 1-2 stars is what I would give it. Rounding up to 3 in memory of a place that used to be a lot better.

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    Wind Creek Casino & Hotel, Wetumpka

    Wind Creek Casino & Hotel, Wetumpka

    3.0
    (66 reviews)
    59.8 mi
    $$

    Outstanding Recognition for Kaycee S. at Wind Creek Wetumpka…read more I absolutely have to take the time to recognize Kaycee S., the bathroom attendant at Wind Creek Wetumpka, because she truly made an impression on me during my visit. First, the job she was doing deserves recognition all by itself. I witnessed the amount of work she was putting into keeping the front entrance restroom clean, tidy, and sanitary. Unfortunately, some adults were coming into the restroom and leaving behind unbelievable messes, including toilets that had not been flushed, feces that needed to be cleaned, and even soiled adult diapers. These are things nobody really thinks about when they walk into a clean public restroom, but somebody has to clean it up. Kaycee was that somebody, and she handled it with such professionalism and grace. What impressed me even more was her beautiful spirit while doing it. Despite having such an unpleasant and demanding job to handle at that moment, she was still smiling, sociable, friendly, and welcoming. She never allowed what she was cleaning up to change the way she interacted with the guests around her. She even looked out for my belongings for me, which I greatly appreciated. She was attentive, kind, and genuinely pleasant to talk to. You can tell when someone is simply being polite because it is their job, and you can also tell when someone genuinely has a good spirit. Kaycee has that kind of spirit. I love when I run across people like her because you don't encounter that type of energy every day. Some people have a natural ability to make an environment feel brighter just by being themselves, and Kaycee definitely lights up a room. Her smile, personality, kindness, and willingness to help stood out just as much as how hard she was working. It would have been very easy for someone dealing with those kinds of restroom conditions to become frustrated or unpleasant, but that wasn't what I saw from Kaycee. I saw someone taking pride in her work while still treating the people around her with kindness and respect. Wind Creek Wetumpka, you have an exceptional employee in Kaycee S., and I sincerely hope management recognizes her. The employees doing the difficult jobs behind the scenes are sometimes the easiest to overlook, but they are also a major reason guests are able to enjoy a clean and comfortable environment. Kaycee, your hard work did not go unnoticed. More importantly, your beautiful spirit did not go unnoticed either. Thank you for your kindness, your smile, your conversation, for looking out for my belongings, and for taking such pride in what you do. Keep being exactly who you are because you truly light up a room! You are appreciated!

    This place doesn't deserve a single star, but unfortunately that's the minimum required to leave a…read morereview. My uncle and I have been making a two-hour trip to Wind Creek locations in Alabama for months, and what we've experienced is beyond frustrating--it's a consistent pattern that feels completely stacked against players. When you factor in the time, fuel, and money just to get there, the experience is flat-out unacceptable. The payouts are consistently terrible. Not just "we had a bad night"--I'm talking about repeated trips, across weekdays and weekends, where machines barely hit at all. You can walk the entire floor and see the same thing: people visibly frustrated, hardly anyone winning, and machines that feel like they're designed to take and never give back. Out of all the times we've gone, there was only one stretch--around February--that the machines seemed to pay anything back. Every other visit has followed the same pattern of extremely low or nonexistent payouts. Here's the bigger issue that people need to understand: Alabama does NOT have traditional casino regulation or oversight like other states. These aren't fully regulated gaming environments with enforced payout standards and transparency. That lack of accountability shows, and it's the players who pay the price. If you're already driving any significant distance, do yourself a favor and go to another state where casinos are actually regulated, audited, and required to meet fair payout standards. At least there, you know there's some level of oversight protecting the customer. Bottom line: save your time, save your money, and avoid Wind Creek casinos in Alabama altogether. There are far better--and far more transparent--options elsewhere.

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    BLUEGILL Restaurant

    BLUEGILL Restaurant

    4.0
    (475 reviews)
    35.9 mi
    $$

    My husband and I stopped in for lunch after touring the USS Alabama. We were told the wait would be…read more30 minutes but checked open table and could immediately get a reservation. (I recommend doing that, especially during lunch.) One of my good friends sent recommendations. My husband got the French dip. I hesitate calling it a poboy because I'm from NOLA, and outside south Louisiana, it's just a sandwich . I got the grilled shrimp lunch special with fries. Honestly, spend a little more and get the platter. I'd get them fried, but I can't have gluten. I risked cross contamination and got the fries. They were absolutely worth it. Fortunately, I didn't have a reaction. Trevor was our server, and he was excellent. You could tell he knew the regulars and locals based on how he'd approach new diners. He also gave really good recommendations. The vegetable of the day was a casserole, and Trevor told my husband that was better than the fries. My husband inhaled that casserole. If you're an Elvis fan, request to sit at the table. Overall, I'd definitely come back. For being on Open Table, just know this is a casual restaurant on the bay. Nothing frilly - just good, southern cooking. We will be back!

    This spot has a really charming atmosphere and definitely nails the "cute coastal" vibe. Service…read morewas a highlight--staff were genuinely friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from start to finish. That said, the food was a bit of a mixed experience. The chargrilled oysters unfortunately came with quite a bit of shell, which made them difficult to enjoy--though we did manage to find some actual pearl in there, so small win and fun! The grilled fish and shrimp were noticeably overcooked, and my husband's fried shrimp leaned the same way, lacking that fresh, tender bite you hope for. Sides were decent but didn't particularly stand out for my grilled dinner. Husband said slaw and hush puppies were good, my green beans were delicious. Overall, it's a lovely place with great service, but the kitchen execution didn't quite match the setting. With a few tweaks, this could easily be a standout spot.

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