We don't do buffets much these days, but we needed a quick, decent lunch before a 90+ minute drive to Sacramento from the Bay Area for July 4 weekend. Our babysitter took our son to Golden Corral a few times and said he loved the food here. Buffets are doubled edged - definitely lots of tempting dishes but you do have the power of choice and portion control. With free AI tools, you can track macros too! Golden Corral is a meat-centric buffet with lots of Southern-themes dishes. Favorites: * Baked skin-on BBQ chicken * Grilles pork steaks * Collards and sautéed mushrooms * Baked white fish * Son really loved fried catfish - not oily and crispy * Sweet Potato Casserole Not our favorites * Pot Roast was bone dry - I replaced it with BBQ chicken after first bite * Broccoli a bit too undercooked to my liking They do a fine job of picking up dishes. One area of improvement is the dishwashers need to blast the plates a a bit more - need to be careful in ensuring the dish from the dollies are clean. read more

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The staff was really nice they sung happy birthday to me food was good and fresh enjoyed my time with friends We were there before 11am and the bathroom was not very clean I asked the registrar staff to help me with my birthday coupon she said she would but when it came time she didn't have a clue what to do What the heck it was inexpensive anyway But... you know how fun it is to get a free meal on your birthday read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Buffets Near Me - Concord, California

I recently visited Golden Corral in Concord and had a mixed experience. One thing I did appreciate was that they provide plastic gloves for guests to use while serving themselves at the buffet. It's a thoughtful touch that helps promote cleanliness and hygiene. Unfortunately, the overall cleanliness of the restaurant left a lot to be desired. It was one of the dirtiest restaurants I've visited, which made it difficult to fully enjoy the meal. The food itself was also disappointing and didn't meet my expectations. Another frustration was getting drink refills. The refill station requires you to go back through the line of people entering the restaurant, which creates unnecessary congestion and makes a simple refill take much longer than it should. Overall, there are a few positive aspects, but the cleanliness issues, food quality, and drink refill setup need improvement. read more

Food is ok. Sits on the steam table too long.. It's noisy and cramped. Their official website says Saturdays open until 10 pm but it's not accurate. It's 9 pm. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Wrong hours posted on their website. - Buffets Near Me - Concord, California

I visited Golden Corral for the first time in Concord. So what was my experience like? Positives: a large variety of American cuisine, the highlights being the Fried Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Meatloaf, and pork steak. The desserts were plentiful and tasty. The staff were helpful, friendly, and efficient. Negatives: I thought some food items needed work like the cheeseburger, spaghetti, and ham. Overall a great value with a lot to like. Golden Corral is the largest buffet chain for a good reason, large variety of food, low price of admission, and instant gratification. read more

If you have a group of people that can eat alot and you're not trying to go broke, then this is a great place! ESPECIALLY FOR BREAKFAST! First off, the prices are very reasonable. On a Sunday, adults are $15.99, seniors are $14.99, and kids 4-8 years old are $11.99. Although this is without drinks, there is a big selection to choose from! My favorite part of the breakfast buffet is the OMELETTE STATION where it's made to order! The ingredients you can add in are spinach, mushrooms, cheese, etc. The one I received was perfect! Fluffy and packed. I didn't add any meat like ham because I wanted to get Bacon on the side. The second item I LOVED was the menudo! The tripe was tender and not overcooked and it had hominy which was a good surprise to me since many restaurants do not add it in. Although it's missing the oregano, cilantro, and lime on the side it was FLAVORFUL! For something sweet, they have hot off the griddle pancakes and french toast! You have to check it out. TRUST. Our server Yoli was friendly and quick! She had many tables to attend to but we didn't feel forgotten. Thanks Yoli! read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - French Toast cooking! - Buffets Near Me - Concord, California

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Excellent food, service, and prices. The only thing is, they're missing some hard liquor options.

Food was good. The place was over heated and no AC, and I've seen cleaner outhouse then the men's restroom. Told the manager and he said I'll have someone talked care if it. We'll, it never got taken care of. They have one very tiny portable ac unit for the entire restaurant. You can eat and experience a sauna at the same time!​ read more

WORSE experience ever at GOLDEN CORRAL. Let me say this 1st the staff is amazing except the person behind the grill and a couple of the kitchen workers but it could be because they are working under horrible conditions. I would be very moody too and not a happy person either. My family of 5 decided to give Golden Corral another shot after the almost similar situation this location seems to have. It was so hot, they had a few industrial fans running to help cool the restaurant. I saw families leave in the middle of there dinner, leave with containers of what was left on their plate because beads of sweat were literally rolling off off peoples heads and faces including our families. Ice cream treats were melted by the time you reached your table and icing was falling off cupcakes because it extremely hot. We could not take ours home like a few did because home was not out net stop and it would have spoiled in the heat of the car. We left there hungry, hot and sweaty and it set the tone of the rest of the night. This is the 2nd time this has happened to us and I am pretty sure it was also on Sunday. Is this a ploy to keep the customers from staying to eat and eating to much? Keep the conditions so UN-enjoyable that people are forced to leave and if not is this a on going issue that has not been resolved. That is close $200 we have spent in the last couple of months I expected better. Maybe OSHA should be involved as well. read more

My partner loves this place. We love any place that's AYCE, since we like to sample a little of everything. The Golden Corral is located across the street from The Verandas Plaza in Concord. Parking is easy to find since they have a huge parking lot. We've only been here during lunch, which is similar to dinner. The food here is okay. It's not top quality, but they have a huge selection. I've tried almost everything here, and my go-to is the fried shrimp, fried fish, fried chicken, and bourbon chicken. I prefer Sizzlers if I'm craving a buffet. I find the salad bar at Sizzler's fresher, and I prefer their fried chicken wings over Golden Corral. One thing I don't like about Golden Corral is the crowd. I describe the crowd as Walmart shoppers. Stop by, and you'll understand. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Buffets Near Me - Concord, California

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There are a lot of food being served but it is so oily that it is hard to eat a lot in here. The service was amazing tho as the people attending to us are mindful of our big group that came. The place is big and there are a lot of people that can be accommodated at once so it would be great if they can keep up the cleanliness during rush hour. Overall, an okay experience. read more

I admit I was hesitant to review this place. As a yelp elite, I'm supposed to be somewhat of a foodie. Golden Corral is not where foodies flock. So reluctance probably means I'm an elitist in a double sense of the word. But since it's confession time, I will also admit I am a Golden Corral semi-regular. What inspired me to this new season of candor was the sirloin steak. For the first time, out of all the times (5) that I've been here, it was finally edible! I couldn't believe it. I usually use it as a proxy for beef jerky chewing gum, just to get some masticatory exercise and savor some of the charred beef flavor, before depositing the results on a plate covered with a napkin. I was astonished that I could not only chew and taste this time, but also swallow. The grill master had the steaks butterfly sliced. I don't know if this made a difference, but it did add to the visual appeal. As always, it was also marinated very well. So definitely, a welcome surprise. The chicken wings station is a noteworthy addition. They usually have three favors: Barbecue, Teriyaki and Lemon Pepper (I think). The first time they were kinda dry. But the next time they were tender, but maybe a little undercooked and lukewarm. Hopefully, they will get it Goldilocks right. At least the flavors were decent. The salad bar is a plus. The offerings were plentiful and fresh with quite a few dressing choices. The soups were also pretty solid, usually a feature of 4, one being clam chowder. The fried food here is the one thing that's almost always done well. They must have a state of the art fryer in the back. The fried chicken was nearly on par with some of the better chains' chicken that I've tried. I think it's comparable to Krispy Krunchy Chicken, of which I am a fan (yeah more confessions). I must admit that, as they say, the only thing consistent about Golden Corral is its inconsistency. By that I don't just mean that some of their dishes are good and some bad overall; what I mean is that the same dish that you had last time which was great could be inedible the next. And the item that you couldn't stand last time (like the sirloin) could actually become the night's highlight. One consistent thing I do appreciate is the server/bus ladies. They're pretty dependable for picking up your used plates and bringing you water or other items when you ask. And generally courteous and mindful. Ultimately, my take is that at today's prices (low $20s), Golden Corral is still a deal. And part of the fun is actually is the inconsistency. You're not sure what you going to get. But you can be pretty sure that one or two of the items alone are going to be worth your visit. read more

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I was very impressed with their selection of food and cleanliness. They had a huge selection of prepared salads (including a crab salad & Russian carrot salad), southern food, desserts, and meat. They even had a ICEE station and an ice cream station. It was impossible to taste everything- there were so many items! I honestly don't know how they can afford to maintain the buffet at such a low price. I went on a weekday lunch buffet and it was $16.99. I would recommend management to at least raise the price to $20 on weekdays and $25 on weekends for fiscal sustainability and maybe have QR codes on the wall that encourages customers to leave tips. Since I paid at the beginning & didn't have cash, I couldn't leave a tip, & feel bad for the friendly staff who checked in with me to make sure I was finding everything okay! I will definitely be back! read more

Let me start with I have been a fan of Golden Corral for years. In my travels I have enjoyed a meal or three at many locations and regret that this location does not stand up even close to the others. So I took family the day after Thanksgiving. It was fairly quiet that night with lots of open tables and you were not standing in line outside waiting to get in. The food was terrible. The roast beef, which I had to come back 4 times over the hour we were there, (kept being told its coming) before i could get a slice and it was so dry and way over cooked. It was like chewing stale jerky. The pork steaks, so tuff, it was hard to cut. The shrimp was so small, they looked like breaded peanuts. The vegetables were extremely over cooked, mushy The desert area was less than favorable with most of the plates empty and the floor sticky. It looked like whoever was responsible for that area had been out on lunch as it had not been attended to in a while. I don't like to give a business a bad review as I know it is hard to run a business, especially in the food industry, but this experience was so bad that the business needs to know they are failing the customers in a major way. There was some good in the night though, the Fried Chicken was excellent and the Mash potatoes were moist. Our server, Mr Chan, was awesome and helped make the night enjoyable. I hope Golden Corral realizes how valuable someone like him is for the business Sadly, we will probably will not be going back again anytime in the near future read more

Oh wow! Where to begin with this one. First off, I thought Concord was a good choice? Absolutely not! Poor service, is an understatement. I asked to speak with a manager twice. Never saw one. He was "running errands". Tray full of over cooked steaks, cooks refusing ti make more until the burnt one were gone. Chicken was long overdue for a fresh batch. Even the broccoli was died up and sun tanned under that light. The hot food? Please the sliders were like pucks that break glass at hockey games. If you want hot food? Think about somewhere else if you dont want to worry about food temperature. On the other hand. The salad bar, was terrific! The cheesecake and other desserts were okay at best. The general manager Tony. Is a very untruthful man. Asked us to return? No thanks. Gift cards to another location? Sure, why not? Then he disappeared Golden Corral? More like Burnt and Burnt again for fun. Great choice if your looking for a salad bar. read more

Good food when the stomach hungers. Passing by through this town and was really hungry for a late lunch and this was on our way. Decided to stop and get down to grubbing. Food was decent. Bbq chicken was moist. Fish fry was fresh. Hamburgers were on point. They even had fried liver and onion rings! Server was nice and kept refilling my drink. Place was actually clean. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Buffets Near Me - Concord, California

First timer and I was very impressed! Never been to a GC before and have always wanted to try it. Upon entering it was very clean. I've heard horror stories about GC and the worst that you can find but this was very much not that. All the food was pretty decent as well with my favorite dish being a Cajun chicken and rice jambalaya! The taco meat was also really flavorful and Taco Bell tasting in the best way. Some of the other things like pizza and amc and cheese were very much what you would get at an elementary school (bland) but for the amount of food I ate and the price I paid I was very happy! Not one thing I got to try did I not eat because it was bad! read more

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I went to a hell of my own sin gluttony, those who suffer gluttony dig their own grave with their teeth. It was hot, humid and rotten, yet the others around indulging in molt, slush, they disgust me, standing over heaps of slop on a tray, occupied by flies. The hopeless atmosphere, the stink, the hygiene, it felt like food hell, never will I return. read more

Sometimes you just don't know exactly what you want for dinner. You're tired from work so you want something simple like meat and potatoes with a salad on the sides. Let's go back when times were simple, let's go back to good old fashion comfort food. Except let's do it your way, my way any way you want sweetie. Well folks, hop on over to Golden Corral. You want to create your own southern plate, or go Hofbrau, or build a big ass salad, a bit of Mexican, then top it off with pie. You want one plate, five plates of servings, then come on over. Damn I'm making myself hungry all over again. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Some roast beef, some veggies, some sautéed mushrooms, whatever you want to make. You're King here! - Buffets Near Me - Concord, California

The pizza tastes like expired pizza sauce, but most of the other edible foods are great. I divolged into some spaghetti and fried chicken, it was pretty good. The plates and the utensils smell like booty. The workers are very polite and professional. I'd say it's definitely worth it to eat here - Mario read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - An outside view of the place, very nice scenery. - Buffets Near Me - Concord, California

I stopped in for lunch and paid $16.99 + tax, which felt fair for what you get. There are lots of options: salads, soups, vegetables, and plenty of meat -- good old-fashioned American home-style comfort food. The fried chicken was my favorite -- warm, fresh, and tasty. I couldn't eat a ton of it, but it was definitely the highlight for me. There's also a nice selection of desserts, which makes it easy to end on a sweet note. I used to come here back when it was Hometown Buffet, so walking in brought back a wave of nostalgia from my youth. It's nice to have a buffet like this still around -- casual, laid-back, with plenty of choices. Overall, a solid place for an easy, relaxed meal when you just want variety and that classic buffet experience. Don't expect much, it reminds me of the 80's circus circus buffets. But it's ok, decent of you hungry and want variety. Plenty of parking and easy to find. read more

Decided to come here , just spontaneous Friday around 10 and didnt know it was a breakfast buffet , we thought breakfast starts only on a weekend but nevertheless we loved it.. The food selection was great except only the bacon was a bit salty but as it reached lunch time, we started getting some pork and chicken and love the taste as always, contrary to what others say the restaurant is dirty, not true.. Staff very friendly except the cashiet who needs to smile a bit.. The cook/chef were awesome, the servers were very nice and friendly.. Ambience and crowd, they're cool, nice to always be in a restaurant that's full, it shows how excellent the business and so is the food.. Will be back soon.. Maybe next time might skip huge meals before we visit so we can enjoy more of their delish entreé .. read more

Great all you can eat plus price right for the amount of food you can eat I thoroughly enjoy the last of the real buffet

Ruined Birthday & Hostile Management "I spent $143.70 in cash at this Concord location on March 8th for my son's birthday (Check #1329), and it was the worst experience of our lives. Not only did the staff ignore our table while singing to others, but when we politely mentioned it, a staff member at the door mocked us and questioned if it was even my son's birthday--despite the fact that we were given a birthday discount on our bill! To make matters worse, I called today (3/18) to speak with the General Manager to resolve this. He admitted the service was poor by offering 'free meals,' but when I told him my family no longer feels welcome there and I requested a refund, he HUNG UP ON ME. I called back to get his name, and the staff hung up a second time. This is a hostile and unprofessional environment. If you want to be disrespected and then ignored after spending your hard-earned money, go here. Otherwise, stay far away. I am reporting this to Corporate and the BBB." read more

I mean after church with family A large group Felix is a great server his section is where I prefer to be over on the far end of the restaurant near the side door because he has music playing he's real sweet and patient and attentive. There's so much to eat from I'm eat particularly a lot of vegetables and seafood and find various means of proteins like beans and pretty much they had it all there even some collard greens and black eyed peas are just added me some hot sauce salt and pepper and was good and my daughter loves the dinner rolls. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Buffets Near Me - Concord, California

The stank like moldy socks when I was trying to take my peaceful piss and there was a pad on the stall door and exploding diera the salad bar was the worse option it stank moldy wer cloths that smells like my grandmother used underwear and my dog breath the bacon was rlly weird the quiche was wet and looked disgut read more

I have always had positive experiences here. 3 visits so far. My sons love eating here. For what it's worth, don't set high expectations...food is fine. read more

As soon as you walk in, you get a funny smell. Not the cleanest, a lot of youngsters working here, so you know what that means. The food was slightly warm, not hot, and disappointing experience. read more

fried chicken was so dried up and it's still being served. Won't refill until all dried up chicken are gone! Other fried foods have been sitting for awhile. And doesn't look appetizing The manager Tony is very rude! He claims 5 min, and then after 5 min, he said it's cooking! He doesn't know that how buffets works. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. What a waste of money and time. Will never come again! read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Very dried up fried chicken. - Buffets Near Me - Concord, California

First off, I am rating this against other buffets. Many buffets on Yelp have ~3 stars. Compared to other buffets, I give 4 stars, especially for the cost/value. Some buffets have a few "premium" items like crab legs and overcharge. Value is definitely there, we had fun trying different foods, and the service and cleanliness were good. I feel like buffets have to be appreciated for what they do well - offering a variety of foods you can try as you like and generally having something for everyone. I'm most familiar with Asian/American buffets, so the Southern theme was something new. I enjoyed the greens, fried chicken, and corn bread. The Mexican food section had salsa that was actually spicy including grilled whole Jalapeños. Mashed potatoes and baked fish were very good as well. Balanced the heavy foods with some zucchini, salad, and pineapple - pineapple was perfectly ripe. Kids were happy with the Mac n cheese and fruit, and of course desserts, I had a bit of the bread pudding to finish the meal off and that was pretty good. Wish they had put out a fresh cobbler while I was there - that was picked over. Overall, satisfying trip and very good value for the price. read more

Food was great. Service was great. The restroom is disgusting. I wish they would redo the restroom. It stinks so bad. There's mold/rust on the toilets. Must avoid using the restroom! read more

All Golden Corral s feed Veterans for free on Veteran's Day so today was really busy. The restaurant is clean for as busy as the place is today. I have been to several locations from Hayward to Sacramento and in my opinion this restaurant is the best. Their selection ranges from Latin food to soul food & American. I had to stand in line for 10 minutes and another 5 to get seated but it is worth it. read more

Always out of stuff. Many items in the salad bar were brown slimey. Asked the manager a question and he was rude and dismissive. Has more to do with this location and staff than golden corral in general. read more

Truly the worst food I have eaten in a long time. Everything was super bland. Like cheap boxed food. Not even that much to choose from. Service was good though. read more

My mother and I had breakfast at this restaurant. We both had food poisoning. I was so sick I had to be transported by ambulance. BE CAREFUL. NEVER AGAIN. read more

I wasn't sure what to expect since the reviews were mixed but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was actually pretty good quality. service was friendly and the bathroom was clean. We came a little after 7pm on Saturday and there was no line and plenty of seats. The pot roast and bbq chicken were tender. The mac and cheese was creamy. The fried shrimp was crunchy. The fried chicken was hot and juicy. The salad bar included fresh spinach. The desset selection was decadent. There is one star off is more because there were a few misses. The boiled brussel sprouts were bland and the steak was a bit tough and dry. But considering the variety, there is something for everyone. We ate until we burst! Oh and the horchata was one of the many nice drink selections. Yum! read more

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First time going, figured i would try it since it has been there for a while, and i sit down and start drinking my soda, and there was bugs on the ice. Love paying for a buffet just to lose my appetite immediately. Told them but they just kinda brushed it off and said sorry, n walked away. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING. You would think things would be cleaned more often since there is a lot of turn around. Nope. If it was only one i might think it just flew in but i had my cup the whole time and there was 2 that i saw before i felt sick and told them to take the cup. This may not seem that bad a little protein, but i am immuno suppressed too, so i have to be very careful of what i eat, so my choices of what i can actually eat at the buffet were already limited. It is also very cold in here, i keep my house at 72 all year, it was at least at 68 in here cuz i had a hoodie and i was still shivering. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Bugs - Buffets Near Me - Concord, California

I was highly disappointed with this buffet. Everything was heavily salted and overcooked. I don't know if all other Golden Corral restaurants are the same I hope not but it wasn't worth 14.99 for a senior and I wouldn't eat there if it was free. I had a stomach ache after this meal. I will never go there again. That was our first and very last time. Wouldn't give it any stars read more

It was almost $50.00 just for me and my husband to eat but there was nothing good too eat. Over cooked food, undercooked food, old food, cold food. Now I've never done this but I got a refund and left. read more

Serving so many was fast & effortless for workers Coffee was brought hot with cream from another room. read more