Since I was in the mall area, I decided to stop in here, and I had not been to a Golden Corral Buffet in years, but what the heck! This chain began in Fayetteville in 1973, and is now headquartered in Raleigh. It saw good growth in earning and locations until COVID hit. Most buffets were severely affected, many closing completely, others with smaller buffet operations, often in Indian and Chinese American restaurants, stopped the buffet operations all together. Golden Corral took a heavy hit, closing more than 100 restaurants. But they survived, and have bounced back strong, seeing overall growth rise steadily. I had a couple of small plates with a nice mixture of meat and veggies, and while nothing was great, nothing was bad either, and the cost is reasonable - Lunch for seniors is $10.99! While this was not at all a bad experience, I'll most likely not repeat it. Not the most restful place to try and eat a meal, especially when families arrive with youngsters. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Plate #1 Fried Chicken - Buffets Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Was in town for a while and decided to eat here. You can't go wrong here because there is something for everyone. This location was clean and had a lot of options. This was the first time I've ever seen lima beans and deviled eggs on the bar before. Service was great! Our server Blanka was friendly and never let our cups go empty. read more

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Great option for Thanksgiving all the variety you need. The turkey & ham were great. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Buffets Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Opted to eat out for Thanksgiving and invited a couple of senior friends who were spending the Holiday alone to join us. We arrived at 4 p.m. and the line was just starting to go out the door. We got in line and within about 15 minutes we were inside paying for our meal. The dining room was well lit and comfortable, and we were escorted to our table in a back section of the dining room. Kim was the first server who introduced herself, and Madison also came to our table throughout our meal. Both of them did a great job keeping our empty plates cleared and our beverages topped off. The buffet itself was well stocked every time we went up, and there was something for everyone whether you wanted the typical Thanksgiving fare or something different. We all enjoyed our meal and had a great time. Kudos to the entire GC staff for an outstanding job! read more

We come here a every few weeks, the variety and freshness of most of the choices is very good. Tonight we came at about 6:00 pm. Seated promptly. Our waitress, Kelsey was on point. Did an excellent job. Looking around, the place is pretty clean. We will be back. Keep up the good work, Kelsey!! read more

Quincy did a great job taking care of our needs at table. Turn warmers up at the serving lines. Onion ring and French fries were not warm read more

My favorite Sunday breakfast place. The pancakes are delicious. I usually to with strawberry syrup and whipped cream. The bacon is Krispy. My server is always great. I like to sit in the section of Val because he is on point. I'm here at least once a month. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Buffets Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Golden Corral is good for what it is: a reasonably-priced, all-you-can-eat (AYCE) buffet with a wide variety of food. Since the 90s, Golden Corral has been one of my dad's favorite restaurants. It's easy, convenient, consistent and reliable, and there's something for everyone. There are also plenty of locations so if we're traveling, he's likely to suggest the local Golden Corral for dinner. There's value in familiarity. Admittedly, I've grown a bit tired of this chain over the years, but I do respect its place in the foodservice industry. It certainly serves its purpose. Since the closing of the High Point Golden Corral in 2012 ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-corral-high-point ), my parents' go-to Golden Corral locally has been the one in Greensboro: https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-corral-buffet-and-grill-greensboro-2 This location in Winston-Salem, next to Hanes Mall, is their number two. Currently, there are two other Piedmont Triad locations, Asheboro and Burlington, to make four total. We visited this Golden Corral on a Saturday around 4:30pm and boy, was it busy. At one point during our meal, I think just about every single table was taken. Business was good. Good for them! My parents like to go for the Senior Early Bird rate of $9.99 per person, Monday-Friday, 1-3pm. The Senior Early Bird rate includes a drink. It's a great value. During our Saturday afternoon/evening visit, we ate at the peak rate: $16.49 per person plus the cost of any drinks. Still, for AYCE and the variety of food served, not a bad deal. Now you do get what you pay for which is cheap-quality, mass-produced food, but it's not terrible. They have steak, they have shrimp, they have fish, etc., but it's mediocre quality at best. For example, our steaks, which we requested medium and medium rare, were definitely well done and tough. But, nothing a little steak sauce couldn't help fix. When my dad eats at Golden Corral, he always requests Heinz 57 steak sauce from our server. It's his favorite steak sauce. Golden Corral has their own "Premium Steak Sauce" at every table which, to me, tastes like their version of A1. You can get lucky when they put stuff out. For example, my wife and I happened to be passing the grill station when they served a brand new hunk of prime rib. It looked pink and perfectly cooked. We were too full at that point to try it, but it looked legit. Someone dove into it immediately and we would've been right there with them if the timing was right. Along with the steak and grilled veggies (mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers), I got some of my standbys here: romaine lettuce salad with various veggies and ranch dressing, fried okra, pecan pie, and vanilla soft serve with Oreo crumbles. No sprinkles this time, unfortunately. The floor in front of the soft serve machine and toppings was sticky. It goes without saying kids love the dessert and bakery station. My wife got salad, steak, popcorn shrimp, sweet potato souffle, and banana pudding. We both got deviled eggs from the salad bar. She didn't like them, but I thought they were OK. My mom made herself a nice large salad full of corn and other healthier items. She also got a plateful of fried chicken. My dad got his usual steak and grilled veggies (like me), okra and tomato stew (I had some; it was fine), clam chowder, chicken wings, and more. For those of you grossed out by buffets, especially high-traffic ones like Golden Corral, I don't blame you. That said, since the 90s, my parents and I have never gotten sick from eating at a Golden Corral. Ironically, I have gotten sick from eating at a Whole Foods buffet that I used to frequent for work lunches. Go figure. Since COVID, Golden Corral's eating utensils are now individually wrapped in sets and there are disposable gloves and hand sanitizing stations located around the various serving stations. Our server Blanca was great. Servers at Golden Corral help clear your table, refill your drinks, and, in my dad's case, get him his special condiment. Please remember to bring cash to tip them. Golden Corral also offers catering and online or in-store to-go orders. For example, someone in line behind us came in for a dozen yeast rolls ($6.99). read more

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Mac n cheese was good, but the chicken was VERY DRY. If I had only eaten the chicken, it would have been a zero

This place is great,down to the workers and the service as well as the ambience. Plenty to eat price is cheap place is clean.

The location in Monroe, NC is awesome! It is well lit, spacious and very clean. The wait staff is friendly and are constantly cleaning the area after guests leave. The attendants behind the hot (and cold) stations keep the areas clean and replenish the dishes when they start to run low. The price of a meal is affordable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

I can't keep the 4 star rating. I just can't. They're renovating, and the seating has been rearranged. Not sure if there is more seating than before but the walkways seem narrower. I had to dodge people several times as I tried to make my way past the tables and up to the buffet. They have also rearranged the soda fountain at the entrance so you fill your own drink (servers still handle the refills). 2 stars because $55 for dinner for 4 people (2 kids) does not justify this. The food is flavorless and seems mostly store bought. Fried chicken was definitely grocery store. I go for the yeast rolls, burgers on said yeast rolls, and the pecan pie. Why they don't serve burgers at dinner is beyond me, but this time there was also no pecan pie or Chinese food for that matter. There was plenty of space taken up by the salad bar. Who goes to GC for salad?? And of course the chocolate fountain has been long removed, despite other buffets having brought them back. Also inexplicably, despite going to dinner service, there were still powdered eggs and frozen pancakes available. My kid enjoyed for her birthday, but I would never choose to eat here otherwise. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Inedible - Buffets Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

My in-laws recommended Golden Corral, so we decided to give it a try. I'm not sure if it was the jet lag from traveling across the country, but I just couldn't keep food down. I ended up sticking to salad for the most part. The food variety looked decent, but did not look too appetizing. The staff were friendly enough, but the service had a rushed feel to it. It seemed like they were just trying to get through as many people as possible before the end of their shift, which made the experience a little less enjoyable. The place was kept clean and had a fast food restaurant feel. read more

Until recently we ordered Golden Corral frequently. Unfortunately, their portion sizes have been reduced, their chicken dinners no longer include white meat and you can't order a chicken breast as a side. We're no longer customers. read more

The food was actually the best I have had before. I stop coming because the food was just bad and the place felt dirty. But now is look really nice, the services was super nice and the food was really good. Good price too $12.99 for breakfast. read more

We had our Family Reunion Brunch here in August. Everyone enjoyed the food and ate all that they desired. We reserved the Party Room. Great, alternative, since, our Regular Family Reunion was cancelled due to poor Leadership. read more

Look around here in Winston-Salem is going downhill. They need to change the grease or oil more often with their fried foods. Sundays is the worst day to eat there. The steak is always grisly and tough LAX tendernes. And finally the prices have become extremely high. read more

The Food was not fresh, the taste was disgusting! The quality was unbelievably horrible! We were very disappointed in this one! Wasn't the cleanest either! read more

I called in my order and went in to pick it up only to find that the young man who took my order left out one of the orders; now I normally don't review the restaurant's but since moving out here and patronizing this establishment more than once I won't be going back. I was blamed for the mistake even though he claims to have read back my order. Done read more

For being the picky eater I am and NOT a fan of the cafeteria style food. I have to say I was THOROUGHLY impressed with Golden Corral! This is my first time here and I am happy to know that we are now getting one in my neck of the woods (aka WA state). My husband loves this style dining so he will be super excited to know that this is a new place for us to go! Fingers crossed the West Coast version is as good as the Southern chains! HOT TIP.... The greens are BOMB! read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Woot woot here we come! - Buffets Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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I use to love going to Golden Corral but honestly, it's not for any one who have food sensitives, because based off their food labels, Gluten, Wheat, and/or Soy is put in some of the oddest foods you would not think would contain Soy, Gluten or Wheat. Cross contamination is serious here. I wish they had Clean Foods other than raw veggies! read more

I'm really disappointed. I have given this place high praise to friends and family, just recently. However, on 6/16/2023 my husband and I went after a family member's wake. I got a pork short rib, shared a piece of it with my husband but I ate the most of it. It was well cooked, but I got sick quickly! Went to the ladies room within 15 minutes of getting there. Then my husband got sick. He never gets sick - of food!! He wasn't as bad as I was. I did say something to the waitress (Dee). We were unable to go to the funeral because we were both sick. I would not/could not eat anything until Sunday evening & not much then. Very sad! My husband says we're not going back read more

First of all, let me say I have eaten at a number of of Golden Corral restaurants is several states over the years. They all have delivered what I would expect. Clean restrooms, clean lobby and dining areas. Just a nice place to eat. For me the fried chicken has always been my favorite. With a bit of corn and green beans. I particularly love the cabbage. A few places have had cabbage, but only Golden Corral seems to know how to cook it well. The staff are always friendly and professional. While the costs are higher than some places, you have to keep in mind that the variety of foods available and the quantity is fantastic. I never eat allot, but it you are looking for a place with variety to feed several people, then this is the place. read more

Excellent from start to finish. One of the better Golden Corral buffet restaurants left in North Carolina. People really care here and it shows. They have covid-19 gloves you can wear on the bar. Big restaurant so you can spread out just about anywhere. All the staff management and kitchen personnel are about the best in the business for Golden Corral you will definitely love their early bird special Monday through Friday. You also enjoy there early bird breakfast I think it's Thursday through Sunday morning time you may want to call to find out about that. Enjoy this Fatboy tip from a diners and dives guy that loves old fashioned great food places. Has the three C's of diners and dives which is cost effectiveness, cleanliness, and the most awesome customer service. May you seek your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ daily. read more

Beware when ordering takeout for delivery. The staff don't take care when packing the food. We ordered a BIG meal for 12 people and when it arrived the boxes were swimming in gravy! The cookies were destroyed. And we didn't receive the yeast rolls either. I called and spoke to the manager on duty who immediately blamed "my" driver. I ordered off their app. It's not MY DRIVER!! They take no responsibility whatsoever. They take your money and don't care any further. We will NEVER order from here again because of the lack of concern for the customer. read more

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We had not been to Golden Corral for a while and wanted our son to check it out since he loves variety. I was thinking of a 3-star review but the awesome staff pushed it to a 4-star experience. From the cashier to our waitress, we liked the friendly and positive attitudes of everyone. The food was good too on this visit. We love the rolls and the carved ham was tasty. My son loved the baked spaghetti and all of the desserts. IT was awesome he got to eat for free since he is under 4. We plan to come back for Thanksgiving. read more

Just ate there today, me and my friends there, sharon was there as our server. absolutely lovely lady. best person ever. very hospitibal. made the place a happy place to be. the butter rolls delectable and amazing, but sharon made the experience better. give her a raise immediately, i hope she sees this , sharon u the bomb read more

My wife and I had stopped going to Golden Corral for three or four years because the quality of food was bad. But last month we tried it again. What a difference!! Everything tasted great. The bar had fresh food everywhere. The people were friendly. The manager was very courteous. The music is Christian. None of that new garbage they call music. Again, the food is first-rate. They have a senior discount, so that's great too. Great job GC. read more

Went to the Saturday Morning breakfast buffet. Was there way ahead of the morning rush. Ample variety of breakfast foods. Golden Corral is now offering steak as part of the breakfast buffet. I gladly enjoyed it as part of my meal. Server was very good about keeping my beverage filled. read more

Too cold inside. Take a sweater with you. A place for quick food but either too salty or not enough seasonings. I will go back.

I always love to go to a Golden Corral when I'm out of town since there not one close to NYC and this one did not disappoint I went on a Friday night so I was able to get the prime rib and salmon and boy oh boy was it good now as for the service I went with almost my whole family 17 to be exact and he made sure that all of our drinks was fill to the top that we had plenty of plates,coffee and that the table was clear of all the used plates. Now I'm planning on moving out here not to far away from this Golden Corral so I will be back sooner than later read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - For my brother's birthday - Buffets Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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This is the first Golden Corral my husband and I have visited in years due to the last several being just filthy. This one was very clean. The staff was super courteous and the food was delicious. Our waitress was absolutely perfect. She made sure we never ran out of beverages and she checked on us often. Other than watching other tables waste food and not tip their waitress this was a wonderful visit. read more

This GC has a huge variety of good food at a reasonable price. It is seldom that we leave anything on our plates that does not taste good. Amazing that they can prepare that much food and keep the serving dishes filled all the time. The server Kim makes sure everyone feels welcome and clears away the dirty dishes as soon as they appear. Kim also refills the beverages as needed and does it with a smile. This is the best GC that we have ever visited. Thanks to the whole staff for feeding us. read more

Typical Golden Corral that through the years has stayed clean and pretty well run by management. There's a few employees here that have a bit of longevity, one in particular that works the register is perhaps the best employee ever! The food seems to be kept rotated out for freshness, and the quality is not bad for a cheaper Buffet experience! read more

So some family came in from out of town and we needed a place for 20 people to eat on short notice. Somebody else decided Golden Corral and my wife and I rolled our eyes. Ugh, right? Well, I hate to admit it, but it was pretty good. I'm grading on a severe curve here, but the service was good, the place was clean and tidy, even the bathrooms!, the food was constantly cycled out, and the food was good. Not great, but I've paid a lot more for worse steak. I also sampled the Asian and BBQ, and it was much better than it had any right to be. A couple complaints: The deviled eggs were either overcooked or had been left out a while, they were rubbery and tasteless. I sampled two desserts and they were subpar. Coffee also wasn't great, cafeteria quality but drinkable. No, it's not fine dining, but for a sincerely informal classic American buffet, you could do a lot worse. I guess we'll be back! read more

Went to eat at Golden Corral to eat on a weeknight recently. This restaurant at the Hanes Mall is a nice and clean looking place. The food was plentiful and pretty tasty for buffet fare. The waitstaff was friendly and nice and we had no real problems with our meal. If you are in the mood for a buffet meal and in this area this is a good place to eat. read more

I was impressed. We hit this on our way back from visiting my mom. There was a ton of food and lots of different types. It was fresh and was some of the best tasting buffet food I've ever had. Servers were very attentive. And the desserts. Yum! read more

Best ever! I eat there at least 3 days per week. Staff is professional and attentive. Food is wholesome and menus rotate. Ask for RICHARD

I was really impressed with this Golden Corral. My hubby and I saw this while we were at Hanes Mall and thought it looked pretty big from the outside. We like the one in Greensboro on Lawndale (the one on Wendover is nasty) and decided to make the trek to Winston to try it out. I'm glad we did! This location is much nicer and cleaner than either Greensboro location! The layout is nicer, the food is fresher and well stocked, and even more choices! Even though we went at peak dinner time and it was busy, I never felt like I was bumping into people, waiting for someone to finish getting an item, or waiting on an item to be refilled. The staff was friendly and helpful, the tables, floor, and restrooms were clean. We decided in the future we would be making the trip to Winston for Golden Corral! read more

On 2/18/17 while visiting my son in N.C., we decided to come here for dinner. The restaurant was very busy which is always a good sign and also because fresh food is constantly coming about. As for any buffet, the food is mass produced/cooked and little allowance for the special care you would get in an establishment where you were ordering off a menu. Overall, the food was pretty good , a bit salty. They did have a large selection of food and desserts. The fried chicken was very good and the chicken and steak fajita was excellent the seafood was great as well. The server was constantly refilling our drinks and very attentive. The dinner buffet was $13.99 per person. A reasonable price for so much food. I would definitely return the next time I am down south. read more