Stopped in here for lunch one day, not realizing it was a buffet before entering. Anyway, $17 for an all you can eat buffet, plus whatever a drink cost (no alcohol), was a okay in my book. Turkey with stuffing and potatoes and gravy was good. As was the pot roast. Clam chowder was good. Baked chicken, carrots and a deviled egg were okay. Carrot cake, pecan pie, and chocolate dipped strawberries rounded out the meal. read more

The Gold is in The Buffet where you can pick what you want andgett Full on a Budget with your Family, Friends or Just To Have that Holiday Meal. read more

Today we came for the breakfast buffet. When the GM and our usual server, Kinte, are here mistakes, if any, are corrected. Not the case today! All of the food, except the freshly made omelet, was COLD, not hot, not warm. Bacon, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, diced potatoes with peppers and onions, fish (I hate cheap swai), biscuits, all COLD. Our server was not attentive. She stayed at one table talking to one customer! The carpet is stained and smelly. I've seen them perform better but today they are mentally on vacation. read more

The food was fresh and delicious as always, and it wasn't too crowded. We were a party of 5. The place was very clean, and the managers were very accommodating, pleasant and professional. Our server was the best server we've ever had since we've been coming, and my Stepdad dines there quite often. She made sure everything was cleared and assured our drinks were full. I don't remember her name, but I know she was Russian. read more

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You know the food is good when all the church people were in there. When i arrived the line was out the door. The line lasted about 20 mins. We paid about $25 for Sunday lunch, which had pretty much everything. lol. The food was good, but that chicken is where it's at. I had the steak as well, and epic fail. I was that parody in snl where the steak was shaking the table. Talk about when art imitates life, lol. The server was nice and helpful for the most part, and the place was cleaned. They were just really busy so things were going fast and not being replenished as fast. But i had my 1.5 plate and dipped off. I didn't take pics unfortunately, but all in all a 3.5 stars. read more

Man, me and my wife had a great time there and their food was great! I had an awesome salad and our waiter constantly make sure we was OK!

Okay tables were cleaner compared to some locations we enjoyed the food and service been a while since last hete

Golden Corral is like a buffet wonderland where dreams of endless fried chicken and chocolate fountains come true. Is it Michelin-star dining? No. Is it an all-you-can-eat adventure with a side of mashed potatoes? Absolutely. The steak guy cooks with the intensity of a man who knows he's feeding an empire, and the dessert bar is where New Year's resolutions go to die. 10/10, would waddle out again. read more

Kinte was awesome. Always asking if we need anything and made sure our dirty plates were taken like a server should but he went beyond . The food was awesome especially my fried chicken so juicy and tender. Kinte made our meal and experience top notch read more

We came here last Sunday right after 2 pm. Parking was easy to find in the free parking lot. This location is busy, very busy. When we came here the line was long, and there were two cashiers charging people before they were seated, but this process took way too long. It took us about 15 minutes to get through the pay line, but, like I said, there were two cashiers. Slow! If you've never been to a Golden Corral Buffet, customers pay first as they enter, sit at a table, and get plates fro their server and go to the buffet line and serve themselves all the food they care to eat. Customers are not allowed to take home any food. After paying, we were seated immediately, but it took about 5 minutes before we even got plates so that we could get food at the buffet. It seemed like no servers wanted to come to our table. After complaining to any server who would listen to us asking who our server was, two different servers brought us stacks of plates. I was very surprised that most of the customers actually put gloves on their hands like they are supposed to, adults and children alike, and they were orderly. Everyone stood in lines and waited their turns. There were some types of food that seemed to be more popular (fried chicken, mashed potatoes, shrimp), but do you think that the employees anticipated when they needed to replenish them? Nope. So people waited in line, which, finally, employees took as their queue to put more food out on the buffet. The actions of some of the customers really shocked me. Why, at a buffet, would anyone grab a couple of plates and just pile as much food as they can on both plates? And not eat all of the food they dished up. And then go back for more. Disappointing. The food was generally good and tasty. The fried chicken was crispy, and the meat was moist. The pot roast was delicious. I didn't care for the popcorn shrimp; the breading was cooked too long and the outer coating was hard. The ribs had too much fat on them, but the overall flavor was good. The steaks were seasoned/marinated well and were flavorful, but had too much gristle. I loved their salad area. The quality of their different types of lettuce, spinach, and the variety and freshness of everything else that they provided that could be put into or on salads was remarkable. I thought of the now-defunct Sweet Tomatoes, and the prices for their mostly salad items were more expensive than what people pay at Golden Corral. Maybe that's why the Sweet Tomatoes/Soup Plantation chain no longer exists. After the initial issue with us not getting any plates, there weren't any problems. Our server checked in with us every so often, took away our dirty plates, refilled our drinks, and did a nice job making sure we had everything else that we needed. I did feel that there weren't enough servers, who also had the responsibility to bus tables and sweep the floor, not an easy thing to do with a lot of customers at this location and lots of turnover. Except for the jello, I didn't really care for any of their desserts because most of them were just downright too sweet. Yes, I would return, but not on a Sunday afternoon at 2 pm. The food was good here. And no one grossed me out by bringing their used plate back to the buffet line to reload their plate. read more

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We were excited to be eating here since we came from out of town and we have very few Indian restaurants. We went for breakfast. However, it was a bit disappointing. The taste of the food was excellent but ALL the food arrived COLD. Not lukewarm. COLD. When I mentioned that to the staff, she didn't seem very receptive and said the food was made early morning and left under heat lamps. They didn't even attempt to heat it up! Or make it fresh for each order. I could have done better at home! read more

Our first time at this location. Dominick was our server, and he did a fine job. On a Thursday afternoon, around lunch time, this place was rocking. Awesome buffet and great desserts. Had to taste little bit of everything. That's what I like about buffets. You can choose fish, meat, or chicken, and vegetables, and fruits. With the lunch buffet price, it does not make sense to go home and "slave over a stove." read more

We give this restaurant three stars. The place was packed but the three stars are for the quality of the food. Everything tasted like it was NOT fresh and the serving area was messy. Will not go to this location again! read more

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Stopped here as part of my secret shopper job for dinner. It's fun to do sometimes for the folks @ corporate in Raleigh, North Carolina. I'll be sending in my packet this week about my trip here. Overall the place was pretty clean and the food was ok. The servers were super nice but the manager was a different story. Imo she's on a power trip and really needs a lesson on customer service. Parking here is extremely easy as well as it's minutes off the highway. read more

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Had a great experience at Golden Corral in Smyrna. We came on Father's Day & was impressed with how organized they were with seating, & keeping the line moving quickly & smoothly. Staff worked as a team & were very nice. Our food & service was awesome, & the restaurant, & bathroom is kept very clean. read more

Great job on Covid management at a buffet. I was a bit leery but you guys have done an amazing job. My only suggestion is to somehow not allow the kids to come to the bar or ensure the parents have them properly masked. read more

We closed the place down! My best friend and I got together for dinner, and catching up. We met at GC on January 26 2023 around 6:30 PM and stayed until 9. The food was exactly as I expected, and the place was very clean. I have to give a shout-out to our server, Donald, who refilled our drinks all night with genuine charisma and a smile. He really went out of his way to make us feel welcome, even though we camped out for hours. People like him go al one way towards making the world a better place, and encountering him certainly made our night better. read more

I think the reason I was so impressed with this GC was because it was so new. The atmosphere was so open, and light and bright. The decor was amazing with nicely painted walls. The food was awesome. There were lots of variety of meats, veggies, and salads. So much to choose from that my stomach could not handle it all. I look forward to going back. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - My New Years Day meal. - American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Since I live not too far from here, I have been aware for a while now that GC is coming this side of town. I was quite intrigued at the idea of having this joint quite close to home ... However, when we finally visited this past weekend, I was quickly disappointed. FOOD: * Over-salted - I would say a good 80% of everything that I tried was a major salt bomb. My usual go-to of Roast Beef, Fried catfish and clam chowder were all inedible. I mean, dude? Did GC just recently buy stocks for Salt? Is one of your cooks crying on the food back there? Or did you all hire a salt-fairy? I mean, Roast Beef became Salted Beef, Fried catfish became Salted Fish, Clam Chowder was just Salt Chowder ... you get my drift? So please ... put the salt in a vault and allow only high-clearance personnel to access it cuz I do believe that your people got a salt dependency! Stop the madness!!! (so I guess, this is where I stop beating the dead horse?) Moving along ... The stuffing had the consistency of mashed potatoes, and the mashed potatoes had the consistency of paper mache. Boiled cabbage needed more time to cook, burgers were burnt ... sigh* I can go on some more, but I cant relive the heartache. Now, in all fairness, the 20% that was edible on my plate were actually on point. I enjoyed the broccoli and cheese soup, their original yeast bread, fried chicken, and fresh fruits. AMBIANCE: * Overcrowded - the tables are so close to each other that you dont really have any room to move about. I am not a fan of this lay out at all - it seems so cramped? The plates, silverware, tables all looked worn out already - how the heck did they manage to that? I mean, didn't this place JUST opened? Now, given that GC will always and forever have mangy kids running amok causing mayhem and pandemonium (hehe, cant you tell I dont wanna have kids yet?) ... but seriously, the place was a bit more messy than usual. WIN: * For the win - the salad bar and fresh fruit. IRKS: * Drinks are self-serve from the front (initially), and water can only be given to you at the table by your server. (I see your devilish marketing/up-selling ploy, Golden Corral - tsk tsk tsk) * Why does the carpet look run-down already? * Why are the plates/tables/silverware all worn out so early in the game? How cheap are these kitchenware? * SALT ... is the name of this secret agent that Angelina Jolie played ... It has NO business loitering on my pot roast and other food stuffs. Now, with all that being said .... I will always have love for GC, so I truly wish it will get better. I understand that the cooks (and maybe just the whole place, really) may just need more time to adjust (the ever-hounding "learning curve", right?) So! As turned off as I was during my first visit, I MAY come back ... and that's a VERY strong MAYBE. I'm going to wait for what my fellow yelpers has to say, and then I MAY revisit the idea of coming back to this location. Until then, I will continue my patronage to the Alpharetta location. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Just opened memorial weekend 2017 - American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Golden Corral is pretty underrated to me. I feel that there are so many Asian buffets but not that many American buffets. For me, what they offer is good enough for me. I mainly come for the fried livers cause I cannot get them anywhere else. The service was fast and attentive here. Well, my waiter was phenomenal!! I tipped him 50%. He is too awesome. I never had to ask him to refill my water and as soon as he saw it halfway, he came by. He is on top of his game! 123/2019 read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Came to celebrate daughter's graduation. Dinner for 7 of us. They kept running out of food. Very disappointed.

I don't have much to say about Golden Corral except it's hot or miss. This GC is new and really nice on the outside. I hoped for a lot more on the inside. The arrangement for entering the restaurant and paying for food is less than ideal. The restaurant was small and for whatever reason it didn't have as much variety as I'd expected and have seen in other GC. I'll go back bc I like GC but only if I'm in the area and it's the closest location. read more

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Walking in this place is COMPLETELY DISGUSTING! I'd rather pull a chair up next to an actual pig eating it's slop! The manager here stay walking around like she doing something and they clean up the plates only to NOT wipe the tables down or sweep around them! Complete mess!! Save your money and go next door to Zaxby's! read more

Visited 3/A10/16. I am not a avid Golden Corral foodie so when my Kids begged for it my Husband and I said...OK. The location is great as it was very close to shopping areas and Cumberland Mall considering that is what we did all day Saturday, Shop! The restaurant was very clean and organized and was very busy. The busyness of the restaurant did not slow down the production of food or change the temperature of the food. The Server we had was Avery and she was very attentive to our need of beverage refills as well as keeping the table clear of trash. My only complaint is the amount of money we spent for 3Adults and 1 child, I guess when you compare the amount we spent to other restaurants it is average. I maybe bias as Golden Corral is not my first selection but if I am strong armed into go again it would definitely be this location. read more

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This place is horrible. It's waaay overpriced. That buffet should be $5. I went to get salad, they were out. I went to get pizza, there were no fresh slices. The macaroni was bland and pretty much everything had pork in it. The fried chicken had no taste. Yeah, buffet life is not for me. The best thing they has was soft serve ice cream. read more

Wow I couldn't believe how good Golden Corral was. I haven't been in a while but every piece of food that touched my mouth was really good. (3 Plates) The restaurant was clean everything was well-stocked. The servers were nice and attentive just an overall great experience. Will be back for sure! read more

I have only eaten here twice & the first and the second visits are separated by a couple year's time. Both times the service and the food have been very good! They serve some of the freshest food anywhere imo. Today I had a plate with pot roast, Mac & cheese, green beans, & black eyed peas and it was on point. I'll be back more regularly when I'm in town for work. Perhaps my only issue is the price for the lunch buffet. It's not much less than the dinner cost. But, I guess the difference between lunch and dinner is not all that much. But, closer to $7-$8 would be better for me personally. read more

This was the best Golden Corral I e ever eaten at!! Staff was friendly and food was delicious!

Well let's see... I've eaten at this chain many times. This is a new location so a friend and I met for Thanksgiving Day early lunch. The staff was quite friendly that's always a #1 observation for me. Also the place clean and bright. We beat the rush so it wasn't stupid crowded. The food was exactly what I expected it to be. Everything was well kept fresh and some new items either that were offered for the holiday or since my last visit a few months ago. I really have complaints. Granted it's not the spinning rooftop 5 star fine dining establishment but I think this might be my new favorite location. read more

Bobby, our server, was excellent! He was also super funny and gave us jokes for days lol. I was really impressed with their female manager, Theresa. I didn't see her stop moving the whole time we were there. She was cleaning tables, taking dishes to the kitchen, making sure food was fresh, etc. I've never seen a manager work that hard at Golden corral so it was nice to see! Thanks Bobby & Theresa!!! read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - American Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Just NASTY Went for the AYCE crab legs and they were horrid. They were rationing 3 crab legs at a time, extra dry and no flavor! They steamed them so all the juice dried out , there was no seasoning and they were NOT worth the $25 they were charging for them. read more

Good was average at best. There was not a large variety and the staff was at points combative. Will not go back to that location.

At least now I've been? I suppose as Golden Corral's go, this is a pretty nice one. New. Relatively clean. Tons of parking. Prime rib and jumbo shrimp on the buffet every night. Chocolate fountain. But everything tased sort of blah and meh. Unless you're really picky, you'll certainly find something to eat, but your taste buds will be either awed by blandness or overcome by sodium. I can't say it was any different than I expected, but I can think of tastier ways to spend $15/person for dinner. Winners: Sweet, yeasty buttery rolls Passable: Fried jumbo shrimp, fried chicken, sauteed mushrooms, self-serve soft serve Avoid: Spring rolls, "rare" prime rib (any meat you eat here should definitely be cooked to a temp that will cause pathogens to die), stuffing (salt lick), the chocolate fountain after children read more

All I have to say is thank God for GC on the days there is no food in the house and you don't feel like dressing up to eat.....or, as it was is this particular case, I was hungry but didn't have a craving for anything in particular. I love that they have so much variety of food to choose from for such an inexpensive price. I am also happy that they opened this restaurant close by my house. Now to calibrate your expectations, I wouldn't say you are getting the best quality food from a buffet style restaurant, but it's decent food that gets the job done when you need it. Just keepin it real, you would find me here more often than you would at a fancy bougie restaurant. read more

Whatever you do stay away from the steak. Big boy up front can't cook a steak. I asked for well done and this man gave me raw. I would've taken a burnt piece instead read more

I have had a bad experience with golden corral's of Atlanta. The one that I had previously visited in Jonesboro was easily the worse I've ever been to. So I was reluctant to try this particular location. I am glad to report that this Golden Corral has won me back over. I came here during the brunch hours (10-4). The restaurant was very clean and the food was definitely hot and fresh. My server was spot on, and I never had to ask for anything she was already on top of everything. I can definitely speak to the brunch being a good time to come in. All the food looked and tasted well. Nothing old or bad tasting. Management definitely upkeeps the interior as well. read more

Great staff Great fresh food It was just pleasant alllllll around . I literally have nothing bad to say just the strawberries could be fresher but besides that this is my favorite Golden Corral ever read more

Wasn't happy at all with our last visit ... tables left unclean , empty tray and food was dry. This is typically not what we experience at golden coral but this day was a really bad day read more

This place is new all around. The footprint of the whole building is the smallest I've seen in any of their places. The inside seating is a lot smaller -1 star. I do like the way the food area has changed by spreading out more and not having everyone standing in lines like waiting to eat at the Feed trough. read more

I like this location. The food is fresh,they are always cleaning and the guy on the Omelette maker today was fast and boy was it good.