Herd lots of bad things of this place but wanted to check it out my self , it was super crowded the day I went and they had really big problems filling up food that was empty , then the ices cream machine didn't had any cover , who knows how many bugs or stuff will land inside that , that was a big alert ,. Staff was very nice and food ok but definitely needs a little work read more

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Welcome to the All American Buffet. If you want to let someone experience an all you can eat situation in every category of food you can think of somehow all put together in long trains of trays this is the place for you. Facts : Always busy. Always fast. Always like suuuuuper fresh because its all being dished out by customers so quickly. They do breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner is by far the busiest. This location is great. Lots of room and fast service. Pay for the buffet, find a seat and the waitress of that section will find you and keep your drinks full. Those waitresses work hard busing those tables and keeping you ready to lay down another plate of delicious food. I go for the proteins in lots of meat and fish. My son can POUND DOWN some meatloaf let me tell you. Make a salad or grab some pie. The banana pudding is the perfect end to a self guided tour of your palates senses. read more

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Golden Corral was founded in 1971 by James Maynard and William F. Carl. The first Golden Corral Family Steak House opened in 1973 in Fayetteville North Carolina. The early Golden Corrals were steak restaurants, not all you can eat buffets. In the 1980's Golden Corral rebranded and expanded to include a buffet with 160 hot and cold items. During this time the restaurant added the Brass Bell Bakery. A brass bell used to ring every 15 minutes when the hot rolls were ready. Those fresh rolls are still my favorite bakery item. The Company is privately owned and in 2015 Lance Trenary was appointed CEO. As other all you can eat buffets saw their sales declined, Golden Corral operated on a 100 year plan for the company making their decisions for the long term instead of cutting corners for a quick profit. Golden Corral began instituting a remodel that has been shown to generate better sales for the company. The new design makes the buffet area more attractive and shows an open kitchen. 30 of the 489 locations received the updates in 2018. Obviously Golden Corral was struck hard by the Covid Pandemic. The restaurants near me still have permanently closed. It is sad to see the weeds overtaking the abandoned building in Pompano. I had so many good memories there of family meals while my daughter was growing up. Everyone can pick what they like from the over 150 menu items. It seems like the Golden Corrals north of me and in the center of the state have managed to survive. At first they all shut down and then they started reopening as take out and a cafeteria style restaurant but this model was not sustainable in the long run because they couldn't turn a profit with the number of workers needed to serve the food. There are now 396 locations left post pandemic including this one in Winter Haven near Legoland. We ended up here on Christmas while picking up a Christmas present in Lake Wales. This Golden Corral was renovated in 2020 with an exterior and interior redesigned that included new lighting, carpeting, landscaping and internal layout. They offered the standard all you can eat carved meats, fried foods, salad, seafood, steak, vegetables, sides, their famous buttery rolls, and dessert. The women's room floor was flooded but the rest of the restaurant still looks new and bright. Shout out to our hard working server Laci who was attentive and sweet while working on Christmas. Golden Corral still remains a good value for your money. read more

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This restaurant would not let me bring my own water in with having health issues and being unable to drink any water/ drinks in this state, so the GM at this store because of the actions of other patrons has made their GM discrimination against me. Even after explaining to him he still didn't budge , but I have set & watched others steal the drinks in their personal cups. I can't drink any drinks so why make me pay for the actions of others ? read more

When you walk in Fred the cashier was very friendly and welcoming. He had a smile and answered our questions. The food was fresh. A few things were a little too salty for me but it was fresh. It is great for any one of any age to come here for dinner. You get senior discount. They have a two sided fire place. They do have hand sanitizers for public use. The restrooms were clean. They do have a non gender bathroom for use. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - String beans, white rice, fried chicken breast. - Buffets Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

The ambience is amazing. This place is really much bigger than what the other one that I've been in the Bronx. I've seen the desserts look really delicious to Brothers fresh they have these smalls, apple cobbler, bread, pudding, hot chocolate chip cookies, and peanut butter cookies. They have a carving block. They have yellow rice, meatloaf with meatloaf topping penny pasta with Italian sauce. I have pot roast steamed cauliflower and broccoli cheese sauce, taco meat, tortilla chips, cabbage, buttermilk biscuits. I got everything here french fries. They have some shrimp. Everything looks really, really beautiful and clean. Our service name is find out what her name is got to check this in his name was Freid. What does our service name serve? Leslie is outside today. She's doing a fabulous job keeping the table. I like this place. It's a really nice family place. People are here with their children. it's very nice. I like it. We're here in Florida and I will come back again when I come back to Florida read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Outside signage - Buffets Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

Eww! Dry, greasy, old looking food!! And it has gotten smaller. NOT VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY. The steak people always have an aditude like they don't want to give you food... read more

You get what you pay for. With that said, I did not go in having high expectations knowing that I was going into a $17 dinner buffet. This was my first experience at a Golden Corral, so I don't have anything to compare it to. However, the cashier at the front was very friendly and pleasant. The lady that cleaned the tables was also very nice and always checking on us. The food stations were all fresh and very clean. It was really slow when we went so not sure how they would hold up if it got busy. Most of the food was good and the quality matched the price, so definitely don't expect a gourmet meal of course. Good options on the salad bar and a variety of meats and sides for the dinner. Dessert bar had the standard ice cream machine and a slushy machine as well with a variety of pies and cakes. I agree with some other yelpers that some of the dishes were on the salty side for my taste, but it wasn't too bad. read more

Not much food that was good Service was good but manager looked money hungry Ambiance was ok 2/10 read more

I haven't been to a Golden Corral since before COVID, this was my first time on this location, looks exactly what you would expect from a Golden Corral, a little dirty. Food was nothing out of the ordinary but you could catch something good from the selection, Service was decent, our waiter did her best considering the volume of people there. The restaurant was so hot you could see people sweating, that was the most unpleasant thing. It's not my first option but can't complain if you're on a budget and don't want to cook. read more

The food was delicious, and the service 2as fantastic, and the ambiance was perfect. Don't forget the cotton candy at the end. read more

Not worth the money at all. Everything I got was cold and old. The staff is constantly sweeping around the food which is disgusting! Dirt flying into the food so damn gross! I won't be coming back to this location. Absolutely disgusting and a huge disappointment. One of our favorite/go-to restaurants and this was just horrid. Do not recommend at all. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Employee sweeping next to the food - Buffets Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

I have found the WORST GC in the state of Florida today!! FOOD=tasteless Price= WAY too High Greeter=RUDE Cashier= Snobby Bitch (must be from NYC) Drink Server was very pleasant and nice. I was Charged $17.00 for 1 person at 1:49pm on a Sunday. All the other locations I have been to in FL were $9.00 and that was around the same time frame. Just before 2pm. I just finished my 1st plate. Not even excited for my 2nd one like I was at the other locations in FL. Don't even bother waisting your hard earned money here. Sooooooo not worth it at all. ...............VERY Dissatisfied and very disappointed in this Golden Coral location. read more

This place was PERFECT for buffet and family. Super clean for Covid with napkins to use a utensil and throw away. Food was hot and fresh! So so so happy to see fresh vegetables after a day at Legoland with our kids and the in a rush food everywhere (typical burger and fries or if you're cheap a bagel and cream cheese from the hotel). Ha! Really impressed and thought it was brand new. read more

The food is really tasty the service is great it's very affordable you can get grilled stakes there's so much variety the kids love it you just can't go wrong here read more

Okay. I'll admit it. I'm impressed. I have never been to a Golden Corral, and did not particularly want to go to this one. I saw the lackluster reviews and turned my nose up. But, being in Florida on vacation at 8:00 PM with an elderly aunt and a rather large and hangry husband to feed, I aquiesced. I am stunned. This place closes at 9 PM, so I was a little worried when we walked in at 8:15, but I am actually amazed. All food selections were full, and as of 8:30 PM, they were still refilling the selections. The salad bar was huge, clean, and fresh. There is even a station to dress up your baked potatoes. At the grill station, a man in chef whites stood to take your steak order. His medium rare was perfection, and the meat was well-seasoned. The fried chicken was hot and fresh. Super crispy and juicy inside. Fried okra was good, creamed spinach was delicious. OMG. Who knew pot roast could be so delicious? I certainly can't make it like this! The desert bar was fantastic. My husband (a bit of a banana pudding connoisseur, as odd as that is) said it was the best banana pudding he has ever had. Subtle, creamy, and no chemical aftertaste like the canned stuff they usually serve at buffets. They also offer a genuine chocolate fountain (kind of gross on a buffet setting), ice cream, and an assortment of pies, cakes, puddings, etc, including sugar free and no sugar added options. Amazing place. Go. Now. read more

The food was good & and a variety of choices. The service was great. I love this place!

We visited Golden Corral winter haven Sunday 3/20/22 6 people 3 kids 3 adults,parking was good,got seated right away. They have a decent selection of food and desserts, As far as value it was just so so,we could have done better at a sit down resturant,it is basically the same as all other buffet type resturants.nothing really stood out. Our waitress was great and checked on us and kept drinks fill (her name was lissa) The ice cream was broken so that was too bad ,lol Anyway it is an average buffett,buffet, special. read more

Ok now this is annoying i come here for breakfast on 2 different occasions and 2 things that disgust me: 1. The bathroom had the most horrible smell in it and also it travels to the outside where the food is being served. 2. The food was not well looked after all of the food was either room temp or either cold as ice and it was not very pleasant to eat. Now i am here with my wife for a breakfast date with her and the only thing in my mind is you pay what you eat and it damn sure shows, i think that Golden Corral has alot of changes that needs to be done. read more

Great buffet accross from Legoland. New location. Clean, great food. All you can eat. Soo many choices at a fantastic price. Friendly servers and host. I just eat too much. Salad was great. Cook meat for you. Desert bar was incredible. Best carrot cake I have had. Hush puppies were awesome. Just can't beat the price for what you get. Location was ideal near all hotels and Legoland. Good experience. read more

Terrible food! 3 adults and 1 child. Food was dry and disgusting - paid $76.72- go to McDonald or Taco Bell and save your life!

Steak is dry and has no seasoning sad state of affairs when u need steak sauce for a steak also cramped quarters in terms of sitting everyone is on top of each other the rest of the food is average read more

I eat at the Golden Corral about 2 - 3 times per month. I am a senior and don't know where I could get a better value on a meal. There are 4 courses served with many food choices in each one. Yes they are busy, but that is the price you pay for good food at a more than reasonable price. I suggest that you visit a few times to determine the time that serves you well. The foods I like there are very good. They are seasons well and cooked to my preference. If you haven't already, give it a try. read more

This is my second time visiting this location. The first time was enjoyable. This second visit was much better than the first. Although busier,the whole crew worked hard to keep up with the demand of the food. There was plenty of offerings to choose from. From cake to ice cream to steak tips,pizza to chicken to meatloaf to salads. I was very happy with my selections this time around. They come around to your table and take your dishes when you are finished. read more

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Burbon Chicken, stuffing, green beans, Cheeseburger, potato wedges and Cheese,and stuffing - Buffets Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

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Ok I don't know why the reviews for here are so bad. We've been here 3 or four times over the last year and since the renovated the inside. It's always been delicious and the staff is super nice. By far best Golden Corral in central Florida. the ones in Orlando and Kissimmee were disgusting. read more

Went there for lunch , and I will never go back. Once up at the buffet , had to go thru multiple plates to find a clean one. Mind u they had only been open a few hours and yet it was very dirty. The bread bin area where the tongs Are was filthy with dried food . Broken ice cream machine, salt and pepper shakers sticky and greasy. Just very unsanitary and the food was barely warm. I don't know how they haven't been shut down . read more

While I have visited Golden Corrals in a few different locations, this was my first visit to this location, and I was impressed. The plates and silverware I used were all clean, employees were maintaining the buffet line by refilling food and wiping down counters often, and the employees I spoke with were all super friendly. Each food item I tried was good, but the steak, hand scooped ice cream, and bagged cotton candy were the best! read more

Food was ok alot to choose from. Prices are very high during dinner. The waitress was very nice and i got cash back there to tip her because i didnt have cash. The pumpkin pie was delicious. read more

I would give more than 5 stars if I could! Every single thing was fabulous! Great variety - pot roast, shredded pork, chicken & dumplings, lasagna, deliciously prepared vegetables. Lots of great desserts. Everyone serving there was friendly and helpful. I wish whoever does the cooking here would teach the other Golden Corral locations. And the price was right! Kudos!! read more

I don't particularly go to buffets and this restaurant is the reason why. My family and I were extremely disappointed since anytime we are in a rush to get back home to Georgia we stop at a Golden Corral, we hadn't been to this one. They don't particularly have a variety of food like many of the others I have attended. It would have been a bit better if their have been a LOT more food to choose from rather than a minimum amount . This place is actually small and too cramped up for the amount of people that was there . There should be more room for bigger families of 5 or more. I would say though that our waistress was great ! She made everything easy and checked on my family and I pretty often. Hospitality here is good! read more

Good food for the value. This Golden Corral has a very good steak chef. The fried chicken is better than KFC. Sugar free cake was very good. I had dessert options other than jello, which is rare to none at other restaurants. read more

This used to be a nice place when it first opened 2 years ago, not anymore! Went with my sister, no line to get in and you now seat yourself, many tables were dirty with dishes, carpet was filthy (which could be shampooed at night and swept during the day), workers were sorting dirty dishes at the tables and putting silverware in sanitizer, yuck! Food was not good, not appetizing looking and definitely overpriced, 2 ppl Sunday $31 with servers? who do nothing but bring refill drinks looking for tips. Mgmt needs to be replaced with ppl who know how to run a restaurant, the current mgrs apparently hate their job, so just collect their paycheck and look the other way at this mess read more

Worst grill service I ever seen, asked for well done steak and the pieces came almost raw, when I complained and tried to get another piece the chief was rude and skipped me and serviced 3 people standing behind me on line, he picks the faces he like and he was so rude on me when I complained about this and this was so upsetting, I and my family decided to leave that restaurant with never coming back! read more

We enjoyed the dinner much better than other golden corrals we have visited in the past. The steak station cook was pleasant and happy to cook the steaks perfectly the way you ask. Our server was nice and pleasant very humbled. read more

I came here for breakfast with my boyfriend and his parents and it was literally the worst experience I have had at any restaurant. We had to scrounge through several plates to find a clean plate, ask for plastic utensils since all theirs were dirty, food was cold and what was worst was when I saw an employee who was obviously under the weather sneeze near the food and not cover their mouth and wipe his face on his sleeve. I was so disgusted I told the manager on duty and his response was, there is nothing I could do. Worst food and service read more

Saw adds for Shrimp Week. So we decided to go to closest one in Winter Haven, arrived at 7:30. They were out of Butterfly shrimp, and the other fried shrimp was under cooked. The tomatoes on the salad bar were on the turn. The steak was full of grizzle and over spiced. The soup was just room temperature. Needless to say I will travel the extra distance and go to the one that is farther away. Oh by the way, the prices are higher than quoted on website. read more

I am not a fan of buffets, but some are, and when we went here the place is dirty, the food is dry and old tasting, the prices are outrageous. For four people it cost me 100 dollars. Total rip off.... Won't go here again!!! read more

it was awesome and you'll get more than u pay for this is the best buffet experience I've had and I'll be glad to come and visit again

First time going to this restaurant since moving here! Great selection!! The only problem was when the food was replenished the old was not removed and replaced by new, it was placed on top? I'm not liking that! Also food was not always hot, warm yes but butter would not melt on broccoli. We did not notice anyone taking temperature readings like we have seen at Duff's Buffet!! read more

great and amazing staff. Feels like a clean environment. very comfortable and clean bathroom. food was good and better then my previous experiences at other buffets. 5 stars came in with a family of 7 and we all walked out satisfied. read more