In all my decades of driving between Houston and Dallas, I had never stopped here. Determined to…read morefinally try something new - and to not hit up the usual Buc-ee's or Woody's and the like - we stopped at Sam's last Friday. And I'm glad we did! If you're seeking something quick, gourmet, trendy, or unique, Sam's is NOT it. But if you have time to sit down at a classic Texas comfort food joint and enjoy a buffet with items such as southern fried chicken, fried catfish, brisket w. BBQ sauce, fried okra, corn, mashed potatoes, and a whole lot more, then Sam's is worth checking out. They also have an ala carte menu of southern classics. Oh, and if you opt to do the buffet as I did, you can help yourself to a few different freshly made warm desserts or ice cream, and at no extra charge. $19.99 was more than fair for buffet and that's more than fair for what you get. There is also a fruit and salad bar which I didn't partake from and I couldn't even try all the hot food. Oh well...there will be a next time!

My dad has been coming here for years, I believe this was my first time…read more My dad went for the buffet, and I ordered a la carte. First, the service was excellent, I believe our server was named Presley. Very kind, always checking on us and keeping our water and tea full. On the buffet, my dad enjoyed the salad he had, but was surprised at the little variety offered that day. He said last time he was there with my brother there was more to choose from. He then got the fried chicken, which was greasy and barely any chicken on the thigh. I tried to find a drumstick but it was just breasts, thighs and a few wings. He did like the chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes. As for the fried okra, you have to eat it fresh. It is sitting under a heat lamp just makes it soggy and slimy. I ordered 4 vegetables a la carte which came out to be as much as the all you can eat buffet. First, their onion rings are OUTSTANDING! So is their homemade ranch. What was disappointing was the green beans, they definitely came out of a can and were heated. At $3.99 I expected fresh. There may have been a small piece of onion in it. Not sure if that was how it was cooked or if it fell in from another dish. The black-eyed peas were tasty. I also had a cup of the chicken corn chowder which was good. However, there was pieces of cubed chicken in it which also made me think that it was a prepackaged soup and not homemade. My dad got the coconut cream pie, which tasted good, but could have used more coconut then just on the top. He wanted bread pudding or peach cobbler, however at the time of day we were there, they had been picked over way too much, not leaving much for anyone else to enjoy. I did like the selections in the gift shop and purchased a tea towel before we left. I always like to try a place 3 times so I may stop in and try something else. Again, great customer service.

Food: 2.5/5 Service: 4/5 surprisingly good for an Asian…read morerestaurant. Ambiance: 4/5 I felt like I was eating at a nice buffet in Vietnam. Loved the chandelier and lights. Overall not a bad joint for a Chinese buffet out in the middle of nowhere...In other news I found out why there are Chinese buffets in an all white town. But that's a rabbit hole for you to find out.

Everything was great! Wish we had got there 15 minutes sooner before the dinner time started…read morebecause there wasn't much different stuff put out or refreshed for the dinner price.

I eat here with family and friends all the time. It's always a wonderful selection of great food…read more All you can eat portions. Everytime I come here the vibe is great, it's a good decorative place. The waitresses are genuinely nice and get you whatever you need immediately. Thank you Paredes, I'm a hungry man cured.

Fresh flavors, clean surroundings, delicious food and good service! My three favorite items are…read morethe southwest salad with cilantro ranch dressing, crispy beef tacos (à la carte) and their grilled chicken sandwich. The salad seemingly grows in size as you eat it! I've found no other restaurant which can make better tacos and as a fan of grilled chicken sandwiches, theirs is the ultimate finest! Plus they always have the best tunes playing in the background. Join me there!

I was craving comfort food and the pot roast from Golden Corral really hit the spot--tender,…read moreflavorful, and hearty with the potatoes. The roll was cold and tough. The mashed potatoes tasted like instant, mac and cheese were mushy and didn't stand out. The carrot cake was dense and dry. For the price, the portions were generous and a good value. Overall, but I'd stick to the main dish with no sides or dessert next time.

Food; very hot and fresh! EVERYTHING was beautifully laid out and steaming hot! We made our way…read morearound the entire floor. Our service was excellent too. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable. I highly recommend!

Just your typical "all you can stuff it buffet". Good selection of choices and always pretty fresh…read more You never leave hungry.

My experience at this restaurant made driving in from out of town to visit Canton so worth it!…read moreRight when I walked in, I was greeted and welcomed in. The friendly demeanor of all the staff was incredible. I could tell that all the food was cooked with hard work because it was so delicious. I left dinner more than satisfied and would 100% come back. Would definitely recommend.

Green beans and mushrooms were both really good. Sushi and baked whitefish were ok, but the beef in…read morethe broccoli was rubbery, the onion was nearly uncooked, and the chicken meatball was awful. Didn't try any fried stuff or desserts. It was $15 including tax for a To-go box from the buffet. The staff must work so hard to keep this up. I mean there was so much food! The young guy who greeted us was nice, and the other two workers were I think just working too hard to be able to bother. I loved the huge open floor layout - it reminded me of Chinese restaurants when I was a kid.

This is not a shocking review as most know the quality of food at most buffets is nothing shy of…read moresubpar. I think they are overpriced & food is nothing to write home about. The water & ice tasted & smelled very strange. There really aren't any decent Chinese restaurants in their area.

Wonderful restaurant for the price. You'll feel like you've traveled back in time, as the…read moreatmosphere has a 1970s or 1980s steakhouse/roadhouse vibe to it. Food was very good, and less expensive than most restaurants with similar menu items. Service was great too - waitresses were very attentive and the fact that we had small children wasn't a bother. There were many families with kids in the restaurant as well. 2 adults and 1 kid meal with drinks came out under $50 (before tip), which is pretty unheard of in 2025 with inflation and all! Most importantly, we were stuffed! If we're ever in the area again, this will be our first pick for a meal!

Good service, food at a decent price. Recommend the salad bar, chicken fried steak, hamburger…read moresteak and the cheese burgers

I ordered a plate of mixed fajitas that were absolutely gross, both the chicken and the beef. But…read morethe beef was particularly bad. I was surprised when it came out in under 10 minutes, Even asking the waitress, "already?". It was obvious it was precooked and stored, the flavor was undeniable. It tasted old. had that cooked in old oil flavor. Rock a deep fryer hasn't been changed out in a month absolutely no seasoning or marinade that I can tell. It was very off-putting. I sat there for a few minutes arguing with myself whether I was going to say anything or not. The waitress saw that I was displeased. when I very politely told her that the food tasted terrible she called over a lady who immediately became dismissive, rude and eventually argumentative. I asked for a manager, she stated, "Well, I'm the owner." She lied, swore up and down the food was fresh, lied again, claiming she had that very dish herself that day, as if just moments before I walked in the door) and that they have had no complaints. she refused to take it back and let me order something else. she stood there lording over me. basically, too bad so sad You're going to pay for it anyway. I left the whole plate on the table. I will never be back.

We eat at Parks whenever we go to Waco. The food is great, service is caring, they treat us like…read morefamily and prices are reasonable!

Never had a problem with getting good food here, service is your casual speed, waitress keep up…read morewith you no problem, the place is wide open and chill most of the time, it's usually some older folk dining in regularly so don't worry about loudmouths breaking the silence every couple minutes haha! Friendly people, always a decent place to go dine in

They used to charge the credit card fee back on the servers. We stopped going except if we had cash…read more ( we always tip cash everywhere )

My family and I came into town for a family reunion and found this wonderful place on Yelp. We…read morewent there and found it to be one of the most wonderful establishments for a seafood buffet. The service was just perfect. The young lady who helped us gave us a tour (first time being there) of everything. The bastions were clean and nicely decorated. We came in late on a Friday and the noise level was minimal. There's also several paintings of lighthouses with descriptions of each lighthouse. So cool! I highly recommend this establishment if you like family-friendly people and great food!

Our favorite place to go on Saturday. Great buffet with chicken, fish, shrimp, gumbo, lots of…read moresides, and dessert. Great service and the owners are amazing.