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    Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    2.4 (83 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Very loud
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    That is a bug
    cesar P.

    The food was good until I saw a bug crawl out of my sweet potatoe. Hope they do better.

    Uncooked shrimp 7/28/19
    Philip C.

    If I could leave negative, I would at least. Normally other golden Corral's are good and we came to visit this one since it was in the area. They have a shrimp and smoked sirloin even at the moment. The peel and eat shrimp is not cooked. I don't know if they are trying to be the WWE, but it was still RAW. It looked like they took the gray/raw shrimp then soaked it in water until it changed to the lightest color of orange. It was still pretty translucent. On top of that, there was some cockroach/other flying critter near and ON our table. We were done after that and disgusted. See video here - https://gfycat.com/ethicalvalidhamster

    Glenn B.

    Once in a while I visit buffets to see if they have something new or something good, and that determines how soon I'm coming back. Today, they gave me a generous serving of this moist and tender medium well steak, very much to my liking, I forgot they also had prime rib. Brussel sprouts, mashed potato with gravy, and a piece of their famous fried chicken completed my lunch. I didn't really care what else was there. Yes, I'll eat here again.

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    Ask the Community - Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    How much is it to go there for breakfast?

    Hello, thank you for your inquiry. It is currently $9.49 for breakfast at the Joliet location for adults. We look forward to be able to provide you with a great dining experience.

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    They have a chocolate fondue fountain where you can dip Rice Krispie treats, pineapple, and strawberries too.

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    Incredible food! Fantastic Atmosphere! Perfect variety!…read more The owners were lovely! Helped us through the menu and were warm and hard working. Straight A's for Food, Prep and presentation! We were the first ones in and the Cobb salad was fresh, the Onion rings perfectly and Tacos divine.! This is the exact place you want to patronize so they can be here for 50 more years! Support those that deserve it! 5++ stars! CW

    We were excited to try Urban Kitchen, and it absolutely delivered…read more Right away, the decor stood out, unique without being over the top, warm, and inviting. The waitstaff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely attentive without hovering. We started with drinks: blueberry mojitos and sangria. Both were fantastic. The flavors were perfectly balanced, refreshing, and it was clear they were made with real care and attention, not just poured and sent out. For appetizers, we ordered the chips with guacamole and salsa. We weren't expecting the chips to come out hot and clearly fresh from the fryer, but wow, perfectly crisp with just the right amount of salt. The guacamole tasted fresh and clean, and the salsa had a great balance of heat and flavor without overpowering anything. I ordered the birria tacos, and they were outstanding. The meat was incredibly well seasoned, tender, and full of flavor. You can tell when food is prepared by someone who truly cares about what they're making, those kinds of flavors can't be faked. The Cobb salad was equally impressive: fresh ingredients, a perfect portion size, moist chicken, and a dressing that tied everything together beautifully. One of the nicest surprises was learning that Urban Kitchen supports the community through Meals on Wheels. It's always great to enjoy a meal knowing the restaurant gives back. The only downside? We live six hours away. That said, we will absolutely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend!

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    Loved the decor
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    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with a side of ranch and French fries
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    Maple Tree Inn

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    We stopped at Maple Tree Inn for a pre-concert dinner, and I found myself asking: why did I wait so…read morelong to come back? My last visit was when they were still on Old Western Ave in Blue Island--way overdue for a return. Let's start with the food--absolutely delicious. The three of us kicked things off with the Cast Iron Cornbread, and trust me, don't skip it. Perfectly done and a great start to the meal. For mains, we went with the Pitmaster's N'awlins Gumbo, Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, and Burnt Ends. Every dish was spot on--flavorful, well-executed, and clearly made with care. The restaurant itself is pristine--clean, polished, and classy without feeling stuffy. Service was just as strong. Our server, Nick, was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Safe to say, it will NOT be another 30 years before my next visit. Highly recommend.

    The original location of Maple Tree Inn was located in Blue Island. This location was unfortunately…read moredestroyed in 2018 by a fire. My coworkers and I would go to the old location from time to time. Their new location opened in 2019, but this is the first time that I got to check it out. The restaurant is gorgeous! One thing that I noticed was all staff that I encountered generally looked happy. The host was super friendly and offered vegan or gluten free menus if we needed. The person that seated us also was running food and ensuring tables were kept clean. Since it had been so long since I dined here, the menu appeared smaller. I appreciated that our server Adam explained some of his favorites. The cocktail that I got was excellent. The cornbread appetizer was huge. I went with the gumbo and it was full of meat pieces. It was really flavorful. Adam was super friendly and made us feel welcome. Parking lot is tight, but they also offer valet. I highly recommend this spot if you are looking for some Louisiana style cusine.

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    Dining area view from the end of the bar
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    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

    2.8
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    2.7 mi
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    I stopped in here for a quick lunch on a work visit to Joliet…read more The service was solid - respectful, sweet, and classic Cracker Barrel. I ordered breakfast because breakfast is an all day kinda meal haha Usually when I order at Cracker Barrel I will customize what I want because they have everything I want, it's just not always on the menu in one simple thing to order; that's what I did again this time. I got my 2 eggs, 1 slice of sourdough French toast with sugar free syrup, turkey sausage, and some fresh fruit. It came out exactly how I ordered it - classic Cracker Barrel. Then the sweet lady that checked me out talked me into signing up for the Cracker Barrel loyalty card thing - I can't believe I hadn't done this before. I'm looking forward to racking up points on every road trip/work trip Cracker Barrel visit from here on out.

    Ordered a carry out meal...the CampFire Chicken. This what I got looked like they Really did place…read morethe food on a Fire! You will see by the photos. Even though the cashier was very nice, I couldn't get over the "packaging". The food is wrapped in foil however there was no plastic dome (as a previous time I'd ordered the meal I was impressed). Because of the over done darkened food the "juices" were just as dark and the entire meal was excessively salty. This was a big let down this time. If I had not done a carry out I would have had the manager replace the meal. Doesn't someone check the food before serving it?

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    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
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    The Southern Cafe

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    Another Delicious Breakfast TEX-MEX POLLO LOCO…read morePerfectly fried Chicken breast between a home made biscuit topped with this outstanding Chorizo gravy along side hash browns and two over medium eggs forgot to mention the grilled Jalapeño pepper This is one of my favorite breakfast Fix Great service friendly Staff Owner DP Always has an exceptionally kind attitude to all the patrons that come in to this cheerful establishment

    Visited Southern Cafe (SC) for Father's Day. Understood it would be a longer than average wait but…read moregiven our previous positive experience, thought it would be worth it. When we arrived, there was no one else waiting and I'd guess that only 75% of the tables had customers. Couldn't have been more wrong in our decision as we waited for over an hour post ordering before we actually received our meal. This is the longest we have waited for breakfast... EVER. Anyone with kids knows having kids sit still and wait with minimal sources of entertainment is hard enough, then add hunger to the equation and it's a recipe for disaster. What could have made our experience better? 1 - Be transparent about your delays upfront -- Empower your diners to make a decision around whether they'd want to wait or not given how busy you are. Don't continue to seat customers when your kitchen is severely behind and hope diners don't notice. 2 - A small gesture goes a long way -- It would have been nice for SC to offer a couple of biscuits given the excessive wait. 3 - Don't add insult to injury... by bringing butter and ketchup 30+ minutes before the meal arrives. It added to the frustration that even my 7yo remarked "what are we going to do with butter, we have no food". They offered more water even when all our water cups were clearly full. Don't really understand how more water would make us less hungry? Looking at another recent 1-star review, I can see the same pattern as our experience. This restaurant clearly doesn't fail gracefully on busy days... and they don't seem to care either. At the conclusion of our meal, we didn't even get the typical "how was your meal" question from anyone. I guess they already knew.

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    "The Nasty" Biscuit
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    4.1
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    Went in for Juneteenth and it was a great idea!! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the waffles…read morewere delicious. I promise myself next time I come back I HAVE TO TRY Something else on the menu the chicken & waffles is so good I just can't help myself. We went in as right when they open.. so it was quiet and our food came out quickly. But lines started forming shortly after. They were booked for the whole day with reservations- so glad we made them! The service was excellent. The owner came to our table to check in on us- it made a big difference.

    Was inspired by social media foodie Tim Shropshire to come here the next time we were in Chicago…read more The food was amazing. Comes our piping hot! The chicken was delicious and the pancakes were out of this world. Similar to some of the other comments, it would be nice to first come in, sit down, get relax then have someone take your order when dining in. However you place your order at the front door and then can sit down. The customer service lacked tremendously from the youthful stuff(late teens/very early 20's) But I will say the most underwhelming thing about this experience was the building. Inside & out it was very primitive & just flat out old. I know they just moved from another location and looking to get their foot in the door. But hopefully a renovation is in the plans. The inside is a bit of an eye soar. Needless to say, I would come back if in the area because of the food. But I wouldn't go out of my way patronize them.

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    The sign of start of something great
    Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles
    Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles
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    Bottom Line: Very decent value for the buck…read more Haven't been here in some time. This place has gone through a number of makeovers over the years but it is decidedly a sports bar vibe where you enter the space and traditional restaurant in the back area. Overall a very casual and lively vibe. We waited about 15 minutes with a packed house and were seated in the restaurant portion in a very spacious booth. Our server was prompt, courteous, pleasant, and efficient--attentive but not overly so. The food was excellent with very ample portions at reasonable pricing with many options under $20. I will say they could skip the bread basket before your meal comes out and just put it into giving you a side with the sandwiches versus charging you $2 for each side added. That being said the food came out promptly, was warm, and very satisfying. Hopefully Chuck's keeps value for customers' hard earned buck in mind and they will continue to do well.

    Stopped in on Fat Tuesday to take advantage of their Mardi Gras specials. They offer several…read moreCajun-inspired dishes year-round, and for the holiday they expanded the lineup even more. They also feature an extensive craft beer selection. I went with the seasonal Abita Bad Mother Shucker Stout, which was a fun nod to Mardi Gras and a solid stout choice for the occasion. For my entrée, I ordered the Mardi Gras Platter ($32.99). It included: * Choice of soup (I chose the seafood chowder) * Shrimp Creole * Jambalaya * Chicken Étouffée * Crawfish & Shrimp Monica * Broccoli The restaurant was busy, which is understandable for Fat Tuesday, but our food took quite a while to arrive. The soup was delivered at the same time as the platter. In my opinion, the soup should have come out first. Ironically, the seafood chowder ended up being the highlight of the meal--rich, flavorful, and well-balanced. Unfortunately, by the time I finished the soup and moved on to the platter, most of it was only room temperature. The items were layered and grouped together in a way that made it unclear what paired with what. The chicken was noticeably overcooked and lacked depth of flavor. It tasted as though Cajun seasoning had simply been sprinkled on top rather than developed into the dish. Overall, the platter lacked the bold, authentic Cajun flavor profile I was expecting. The Crawfish & Shrimp Monica was advertised as coming in a bowl but was served in what amounted to a cup-sized portion. The menu description listed Cajun Alfredo sauce, crawfish, crab, blackened shrimp, pasta, Parmesan cheese, and broccoli. After mixing in the Parmesan, I searched for the seafood components and found none--no visible crab, crawfish, or blackened shrimp in the pasta. I mentioned this to the bartender, who said they would bring some out to add in. A few minutes later, three Cajun shrimp were delivered. There was still no crab or crawfish. While the Alfredo sauce and pasta themselves were very good, the absence of the advertised proteins significantly hurt the dish. Had I ordered the Crawfish & Shrimp Monica on its own for $24.99 and received the same portion and lack of seafood, I would have been extremely disappointed. Overall, while the concept and menu sounded promising for Mardi Gras, the execution--especially at that price point--left a lot to be desired.

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    Variety of dining area settings.
    Variety of dining area settings.
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    I've been 3 times now and have enjoyed every meal. My mom lives in Indiana and now it's a must…read morestop. Last time I tried turkey chops for the first time and they were delicious, moist and flavorful. The yams are always on point and so is the Mac and cheese. A little too much juice in the serving of greens but other than that no complaints.

    GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME! I waited about 15-20 minutes for two dinners and it was worth every minute!…read moreThe sheer amount of food you get is worth the price as well. Each dinner easily could feed two people! CONS: 1. The corn muffins were a bit dry/overcooked and were more savory than sweet like I'm used to. (Still tasted good though) 2. The mac and cheese was a bit drier than what I was expecting but still had a good flavor! PROS: 1. Rib tips/bbq sauce had a great smoky and sweet flavor! It was also super tender. 2. Smothered cabbage and potatoes were simple and flavorful. The gravy wasn't too salty or super thick. 3. Catfish was bomb! They have a variety of lemon peppers to choose from and I was recommended the chipotle lemon pepper. It was flaky, moist, and had a good crunch! 4. SO MUCH FOOD! 5. Very kind staff :) Overall, great experience and definitely will be coming back!

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    Catfish Fillets, Mac & Cheese, Smothered Potatoes
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