I'm not normally a fan of buffets and was kinda dreading coming here for lunch on my bus trip but I was pleasantly surprised after my visit. The buffet areas were clean and the staff wore gloves when serving. We were a large group so they gave us our own room. We had several waitresses so our plates were taken away promptly and drink orders filled right away. I chose the unsweetened iced tea and it was perfect. I tried samples of several things but my favorites were the steak (cooked medium rare) and salad. The salad bar is amazing with so many choices and the steak was a pleasant surprise and tasty. The deserts were just ok but the soft serve ice cream was the best for me. Altogether a great experience and for someone who dislikes buffets I will be back so that is a tribute to how good a job they are doing here at this location. read more

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I should put this out there but both me and my friend ate here on a last minute whim for Thanksgiving and it was terrible, we were both sick for days. I wouldn't wish this place on anyone. read more

Horrible horrible horrible food not appealing at all 45 bucks for 2 plates not worth it looks nasty as well food not properly presented was not happy at all very disappointed wont return Neverrrrr!!! read more

Just went to the Golden Corral and it was a pleasant experience at most. Had a while room to our selves and though they had a lot of people to attend to, their services was peak. They got us what we wanted and was able to even through the chaos. Tried the piña colada and it was one of the best, the chicken was a bit spicy but just my opinion! The buffet had everything you could want, except my fav burritos. The ambience was relaxed and chill outside our room, and seemed almost high end. Been here a few times and would definitely recommend again for anyone wondering if they should go. 5 out of 5 in my mind, thanks for the experience. read more

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I'll be honest -- Golden Corral isn't usually my first choice when it comes to dining out. But my niece loves it, so we came here for her 6th birthday dinner (Her choice). And honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by this particular location! First off, the restaurant was very clean especially in comparison to other locations that I've visited, not overly packed, and the crowd seemed to come in waves, so it never felt overwhelming. I do want to mention that I came on a Sunday afternoon around 3:15 PM. They have two large rooms for larger parties. We sat in one of them. The staff was amazing -- they were so friendly and even familiar with my niece since we've brought her here a few times. They even came out and sang happy birthday to her, which just made her whole night! I do want to note that they told us if it's someone in your parties birthday, you do have to request for them to sing. They're no longer allowed to just sing to the birthday person without you asking for it. One thing that really shocked me: they have a slushie machine here! I've never seen that at a Golden Corral before. Such a cute touch, especially for kids. Now for the food -- it's definitely a hit-or-miss situation, but that's kind of the beauty of a buffet. You can pick and choose what you like! * The clam chowder soup was delicious -- full of flavor. * The rice with sausage was another favorite -- very flavorful. * The sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows was really good, just a bit on the sweeter side. * The fried shrimp was solid too. * The strawberry cake looked amazing and tasted just as good. Some dishes missed the mark a bit -- I personally didn't care for the baked chicken, and my mom said the baked fish wasn't great either. But again, when you have so many options, it's easy to find something you'll enjoy. Overall, Golden Corral is one of those family-friendly places where not everyone will love the same thing, but everyone will leave happy and full. It's affordable, casual, and perfect for larger groups when you don't want the hassle of structured menus or high prices. I normally don't leave reviews for places like this, but this location definitely stood out -- newer, cleaner, great vibe, and the staff made it an even better experience. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area looking for an easy, family-style meal without breaking the bank! read more

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We had been to Golden Corral Buffets before but only when we were traveling. They were pretty consistent and everyone could find something they liked to eat plus dessert. Every so often when I am across town and just feel like a salad and some soup or something simple and comfort food I stop by. It is very clean inside and the employees have always been very friendly and helpful. They seem to keep the buffet area pretty clean because it does get kind of messy when it is busy. The salad has always been fresh when I've gone and there are lots of vegetables and toppings to choose from. I have had soups that I liked and some that were just so-so....I guess it is just a personal preference. I like their baked chicken and vegetables...the zucchini I've had has been very flavorful and the chicken is seasoned nicely without being too salty. read more

Pretty good, good vibes, food was decent, service was nice. I definitely would go again.

Very poor service.did not get water glass refilled.and no plates removed.food not bad.will never go to again

Pleasantly surprised. Dinner was a well maintained, fresh hot buffet. Good choices. Kids LOVED it. Ambiance is family buffet. Love that they provide and require sanitary gloves for self serve. read more

It was my birthday and they dropped a red cupcake on my cousin and didn't say anything and said they would be back with my cupcake and didn't tell no one about it I don't recommend this place! read more

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When we sat down at a table for seven we were told to move because there was only 5 in our party. Plus the food was cold and you could tell it had been out for awhile. Took 10 minutes just to get our drinks. read more

First Golden corral that I've ever been to that the food absolutely sucked! The desserts were all dry and crumbly wasn't a good quality food to choose from ended up leaving there not full because most of the food was just disgusting tasting. And looking. The ice cream machine didn't even work. I would never ever go back to that place again if it wasn't for going to other golden corrals, and this was my first time I would never go to one again. It was just that bad. read more

Waitress was rude to my family when we arrived. Asked her some questions before we sat down and she talked to us in a very condescending voice - almost like we were bothering her. Then brushed us off abruptly. Food seems to be lacking these days, not as good quality overall. Guy at the front register was very nice. read more

When we get a craving for old-fashioned food, we go to the Golden Corral. It's hectic because it is a buffet. It's not cheap but there are senior special hours. Last time we got salad, BBQ, pot-roast, fried fish, shrimp with all the old-time seasonings to bring on memories. Desert was dense chocolate cake and apple pie topped with vanilla icecream. The food is salty and rich but you can just take 1 teaspoon for a taste if you like! Everybody is friendly. read more

The food here ngl was 10/10 but the butter for the bread I don't recommend. The service they came over every 10 minutes and ask if we need anything perfect timing. read more

4 stars for affordability! I took my 2 kids for lunch and had a nice, very filling meal for only $33 for all 3 of us! This is a much better option than stopping at a fast food restaurant, the food is ready to eat, healthier and cheaper! They have a huge selection of food! We enjoyed ourself. I really enjoyed the steak tips, but I was bummed when they didn't bring anymore out. My son loved the popcorn shrimp. The pecan pie was delicious and hot fudge on soft serve was a real treat! read more

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We went there on the slowest night of the week at just an hour before closing... I'll be honest, I did not expect a wide variety of food and for what would be available-I did not expect it to be fresh. I was 100% wrong!! They had a WIDE variety of choices that were very, very fresh. Our server was wonderful and very attentive. The manager was extremely helpful and went out of his way to make sure we were seated in a good area. Also, it was my friends birthday and the server collected other servers and made up a cute, happy birthday tray and sang happy birthday to her. The restaurant was quite busy for a Tuesday night yet it was quiet and very clean. The staff seemed very friendly and kept busy. We will DEFINITELY be returning! read more

Our family went for Easter lunch it was nice but crowded which is understandable being a holiday. I loved the choices and our waitress was stressed to the max but so polite and on top of everything. Way to go girl! The price was responsible too. The only thing was I got no meat only because you could wait 45 minutes in line and the cooks were running out and waiting for the next batch to finish. I don't blame them it was a holiday and I loved they were opened in the first place and with the crowd of people the staff was just trying their best. Great job guys keep up the good work!! read more

I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! I haven't been here in a while and now I remember why. This place is no good- I definitely do not recommend. The food is too salty and over cooked-DRIED OUT. service is not bad but the food is not worth what you have to pay to eat here. Better off going to get McDonald and driving home unless you like salad. My wife thinks the salad bar is decent. read more

Drove a hour and 20 mins there tonight with my family(around 5pm) to pay a $100 to see that most of the food on the buffets was empty or been sitting for sometime. Several of the wait staff where on there phones and just walking around and not doing early anything. There was a male waiter there that all I seen was him working and not even taking any breaks. This place has gone down the tube's so bad in the past year.... I have no pics as I'm not trying to make folks feel bad. read more

Haven't been here in years. I am always skeptical about what to expect. My parents really wanted to check them out. We got there around 4:30 and the place was already hopping. Plenty of clean seating for all. The buffet had many different options. My father loved the salad and fruit bar. My mom and I tried the fried fish, shrimp, catfish, and hush puppies. All were warm and fresh. For second we tried some of there steak. Nothing high end but it was a nice flat iron cooked medium rare which we like. Wait staff was amazing. Continuously picking up dirty plates and refreshing the food. They were all so friendly. Finally we finished with hot fudge brownie sundaes. All in all a nice place to bring a hungry family that is on a budget. Not too much more than a meal at a fast food joint. Give it a try. read more

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Just gross, i fell sad for anyone who makes this a a staple, it simply means they cant afford better. This is cold and shoddy food but it is cheap so people can eat a lot , but just not healthy. . I wanted to at leas, like it... but it was inedible to me and my crew read more

I'm not ashamed to admit that I can get down with a buffet. Golden Corral can be hit or miss but this visit was a hit. Food was all hot and fresh and there was plenty of variety to choose from. The tater tots were especially crispy and tasty. Some items I wanted to try were not restocked soon enough but I still found plenty to eat anyway. Service was a little slow on drink refills and empty plate removal, but overall fine. read more

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Me and my wife do a lot of camping. We first discovered Golden Corral in Queensbury, New York. Loved it!! It was convenient to Lake George. Then they opened one here in Syracuse. We go there often. Food is always good, and the staff make a real effort to see that you have a good meal. read more

Best place to take your family on a Saturday afternoon! They have such a great verity of entrées and salads and desserts! I would recommend it to friends and family members! read more

This place is a lot of bang for your buck! The value is really great. It is affordable and there are menu items for everyone! I've been to one other Golden Coral location and this one definitely is superior in terms of the size and layout. This restaurant is huge and can definitely accomodate large groups. They have a separate area as well for private parties. You pay up front. They have different prices for teens, kids and adults. You can choose breakfast, lunch or dinner. Breakfast was $9.99. I got coffee and didn't realize it was an additional cost. It was a little under $3 and tasted over roasted. The two salad bowls I got were both dirty. I loved that there were so many options of food just for breakfast. This included two styles of hashbrowns, customizable omelettes made to order, French toast, banana French toast, yogurt, cereal, fried chicken, chocolate fondue fountain with items you could dip into it like marshmallow, pineapple, and rice krispies treat, scrambled eggs, breakfast pizza, donuts, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies, soft serve ice cream, pancakes, waffles, glazed ham, seafood salad, salad bar, and much more. Many of these items are definitely too heavy for breakfast but it was cool that they were there for those who want to eat dinner foods during breakfast. I liked that everything was well organized and labeled. My favorite item was the breakfast pizza. I also liked the fresh French toast and scrambled eggs. The ham was too cinnamony and sweet and the hashbrowns didn't seem fresh. The hash browns were very limp and the flavor tasted off. The flavors were really excellent but it was very greasy. The fruit options included canned grapefruit, canned peaches, fresh honeydew and fresh cantaloupe. I ate gummy worms from the ice cream bar area. read more

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Food was very good and everything was fresh. However some costumers were very rude and this bugs me. If your taking ur kids and they make a huge mess please be respectful enough to pick it up a little read more

I've dined only once at Golden Corral and that was in Lake George NY a couple years ago. The experience was OK- this second time in Syracuse was much better. This new location has a modern, updated decor compared to their other locations, it is spacious, clean and inviting. Everything suddenly looks a lot more appetizing when you are in a nice environment. We were here on a Saturday evening and the place was packed. This is a relatively new restaurant in the area so it seems like the hottest place in town. As with other Golden Corrals, you pay for your food in advance, there was a bit of line to get in but considering the size of this restaurant, they are able to fit in a lot of people. There was no delay to be seated. We came here specifically for the never ending sirloin, ribs and shrimp promotion going on. I was really impressed at the steaks being served, these are real cuts of meat being grilled fresh infront of you and to your liking. The sirloin was juicy, tender and really flavorful, I can't imagine anything being this cheap back home - for around 16$ a person in the evening, you can eat well. The best items were the meat and fried chicken- everything tasted fresh and when they ran out, they were quick to refill. The shrimp however was breaded so you can't eat too much or you'll get full fast. I tasted a few sides, made my own salad and sampled a couple desserts, the chocolate chip cookies were standout, these were incredibly soft and decadent. The brownies were fudgy and moist, cakes were hit or miss. I loved that they have a cotton candy machine, this was such a fun treat. Perfect to bring home with you as they are served in a plastic bag. As with all buffets, there are some things better than others- but for the price, and for casual american dining, it is perfect for families and picky eaters. There's items you can easily eat to get your money's worth. Juicy steak, fried chicken and ribs COME ON! There are weekday discounts and senior prices too, very affordable. Plus, if you sign up for the Golden Corral club online, you get a coupon for a free beverage (drinks are otherwise an additional charge). read more

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Went there pre-pandemic and it was pretty good. Food was as expected. Just went there last week and it was as bad as you can get. Meats were horrid and too salty. Vegetables were overcooked and tasteless. Half of the dessert pies were empty and no spoons for the ice cream. Bathroom were beyond disgusting with no TP....and all this was at 3:30 in the afternoon!! Will never go there again. read more

Longtime family favorite so I'm glad we have one local again after many years absent. Bourbon street chicken was excellent, crispy juicy mini corn dogs and tender tasty veggies. Deviled eggs were a plus too. Greatly enjoyed the custard style bread pudding and rainbow sherbet. Friendly helpful staff. Different layout then I'm used to (one large long Buffett line) it's multiple buffet lines here but it works helps. 3 seniors and 2 adults ate for $60 Will def be back, glad to have GC back!!! read more

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Golden Corral Buffet has a hard working team of employees. Or so we found this Sunday in January at our first visit. A wear gloves to self serve is required but mask are not. See pix. The place located near Lowes, is an adequate set up for access, eating, and parking with handicap spots in front. The food is a B quality and variety, while steak is chewy and on rare side, chicken, sides and desserts are plentiful. Cost four 4 was 77.00. Order drinks at register as servers bring them to table. Oddly one glass of water looked pink and I got a new one. All drinks were kept refilled. A buffet dinner to replenish fresh plates as desired for an occasion visit to return to. read more

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As soon as we walked in I immediately noticed the lady at the register. She looked absolutely MISERABLE! She looked so angry lol She wasn't smiling, or saying thank you, or being polite at all! I watched her cash out this older couple in front of us and while waiting for their drink order she literally put her face in her palm and was rubbing her face in misery while waiting lol I don't know if her name was Erica or not but that's what was on our receipt. Maybe she shouldn't be the first face people see when they walk in. SO UNINVITING! Maybe throw her in the back away from customers! The food was pretty decent. Our waitress was nice. read more

First of all, the hostess was unprofessional, and other waitresses were on their phones and not paying attention. There were empty spots where food should be, and all the food was cold. There wasn't a variety, and the ground and area were filthy, trash everywhere, and my cup even had residue on the bottom. I did not feel welcomed, and I find it outrageous that they are serving cold food with an attitude when I come there to have a nice time with my family. Especially when it costs 73 dollars to feed three people. read more

I wish they answered there phone, or at least return my message. Other friends have had same results. Must be they don't want the extra business. Terrible company ethics! read more

It has been 17 years since I visited Golden Corral. I forgot it was still in existence until we decided to meet some friends here. Coincidentally, this was the second day of them being open since the pandemic. We walked it and were charged 15.99/person. They had an average variety of food including a salad bad, soda was an additional $2.99, they had a few fried foods, steak, ribs, etc. Honestly a pretty good deal. The ribs were awful. Honestly I was very impressed with the steak and the 4 options of fried chicken, especially the Nashville Hot Chicken was the best I've had in NY, considering I've had some pretty bad versions all over WNY. This place also loses a star due to their food trays not being fully stocked. The dessert areas were decently stocked though lacked in variety. I have also visited Chinese buffets with much better fruit offerings (and for much cheaper). Overall, this place was okay. read more

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The server was amazing! The food was good, very clean and they have you wear gloves while getting your food which I think is very clever!

I love Golden Corral I stared as a cook and moved up to manager witch I loved very dearly mr.Bill was my trainer in Poughkeepsie N.Y he built me to be a great cook and manager and can't forget Mr.Romance Reede who was my GM if I had to do it over I would because they showed the love and they really care for the employees so thank you guys miss you. Edgar Castillo read more

Beautiful, modern touch and lots of natural light in this Golden Corral. For a buffet, the choices was average and we enjoyed it. Good value and lots of protein to choose from. Maybe more dessert choices like cakes would be great and the chocolate fountain wasn't working but overall would recommend it. read more

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Decided to give the newest Buffet to hit Syracuse a try. Its a perfect location, right on the bus routes, centralized in the city and right off 690 on Midler Avenue. I arrived here at 830 on a Tuesday and the place was still hopping. I sat way in the back for the solace it affords. However, guess who also eats in the back? The Staff... I got to listen to several inside stories and it made me wonder how much of the food is already prepared [ex. Lettuce in a Bag] i could definitely tell the salads...Tuna, Mac, Potato, Slaw is all boxed or prepacked. The items that could be cooked like pot roast, cheesy potato, baked potato, fish and steak were all delicious. The steak was very juicy and the pot roast was tender enough to rip apart with a fork. I'm not sure if you refill your own soda but it is unlimited refills [$2.69]. Besides the standard Desserts at a buffet they also have cakes, cookies, cupcakes, pies and chocolate fondue. Lastly, cleanliness... The restaurant is still new so things look nice, its brightly lit and has a gas fireplace in the center of the seating section. The music was soft jazz and R&B which is perfect for this location as it caters to several diverse cultures. It has multiple seperated rooms for those bigger parties and corporate events. The bathrooms were clean and the floor was recently mopped as it was just a tad slippery with degreaser. All in all a good experience and the restaurant will do well here if they keep up their standards. The moment it starts to slip...it will come crashing down like Ponderosa. read more

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Several chicken items were overcooked and tuff ! And a pizza they put out was almost raw so undercooked !