I'm NOTTTTTTT at all a fan of buffets. Buffets scream lower quality tasting food, usually poorer service, and usually overworked employees. I have never been to Golden Corral and it was selected by my boyfriend who loves GC for quantity reasons. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Sherrie was our server. Sherrie walks around with a huge friendly smile, is quick to offer extra likes cinnamon flavoring for coffee, check if we needed anything we couldn't locate, and pick up and bus all the tables. We felt beyond welcomed and it was a homey feeling, like we were at a friend's house! I am a huge fan of menudo. I decided to try the menudo was actually shocked. Don't get me wrong it isn't completely like an abuelita was in the kitchen making it, however it was edible. It had a clean smell and not a barnyard smell. This is an accomplishment that surpasses most "authentic" Mexican restaurant, and I experienced it at a buffet. The only thing missing for me was tortillas and fresh cilantro and onion.. Butttt we don't complain over here .. so I'd rather not have cilantro and onion over tasting cow ass.. I walked over to check out desserts and happened to catch Alicia F doing temperature checks. This alone would have sent me over the roof happy. Food quality and cleanliness coupled with customer service bring me back to places that have mediocre food time and time again! Will I return: QUITE POSSIBLY... I walked in noticing the support of sending military kids to camp!! This is big for me having so many friends and family who have served our country and the state of affairs during this time. This isn't a political post, this is only to mention supporting children of those who support our country with their lives! read more

Golden Corral - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

Look imma just be honest. I prolly won't go back. Starting off, this place is way over priced for what's going on in there. When we got our drink cups they were not clean. And imma say this...there is no distinction between Golden Corral and the previous brand that was there prior. The food was the same. The level of cleanliness was the same. If there was any bright spot it was the employees who came around and took our plates. She was super nice. read more

Golden Corral - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

This place remind me of Hometown buffet that I grow up with For their price, you can order the steak how you want it with tons of other choices read more

It is not my favorite buffet, but the service was good, the food was what I expected and we were full when we left. They fit the bill but it was extremely crowded, a lot of the food was precooked, packaged and fried as needed. It was hard to get to the drink station because of the number of kids. I had mashed potatoes and gravy, pot roast, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. All were delicious. The variety of food made it hard to pick, I knew I would be full. I did have room for a half and half ice cream cone. I probably won't go back just because of the crowd and no option to only buy a one trip salad bar. The ad on the website, said they over a menu offer for single plate offerings, but that is not true, it's $27.00 + drink read more

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Where hungry people come... My first time here. $15.99 for senior citizens (not bad). My husband comes here all the time and wanted me to check it out. We came for breakfast at 8:45am Sunday morning and everything was freshly made and there were only 3 other tables occupied when we got here. It was very nice, very clean with a great huge selection of food to enjoy including omelets made to order, desserts and drinks, and I really enjoyed the salad bar too. Service was prompt and friendly (always coming by to check on us and take our empty plates away). It's now 9am as I write this review and it's starting to get packed. So I'm really glad we came when we did. read more

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I was so excited to see that they had a Golden Corral in Fresno because it is closer to my home than the Bakersfield one. I was so disappointed. Everything, and I mean everything was cold and old. We got there at 5 pm. One hour after the dinner hour started. The fried fish, which I was so looking forward to was so cold. The hush puppies were so hard that when I but into it, it literally exploded and crumbs went everywhere. The corn board was dried out and cold. The desserts were all old and dried out except the cream puffs. They were frozen. Much of the food was low quantity and the manager was walking around. Don't know why they weren't refilling the bowls. We paid $23 a plate plus $4.99 for sodas. Never going back there. Felt like I threw my money away. Sad because they have so much potential. Their restaurant is quite nice inside. Sad their food isn't up to par! read more

Golden Corral - Chili that was so dried out. - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

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Definitely best AYCE AMERICAN/MEXICAN food! The have a variety of american and a little bit of mexican food fushion here. They have differnt menu all day long. Breakfast and lunch switch over is at 11am. Lunch and dinner switch over is at 4pm. Heads up, they stop cooking 30 min before closing. So plan ahead. FRIED CHICKEN : I heard that the chicken here was the best on the menu. Unfortunately, I disagree with that because the chicken is flavorless. It reminds me of school chicken wings. It's very basic/mediocre. There's barely any seasoning. The batter is very thin and a little off which doesn't go well with the chicken. I had it when it's fresh and hot. I just don't think this chicken is for me. RATE : 1/5 SCRAMBLED EGGS : I kid you not! This was actually one of the best dish on their menu! Yes, it's just a basic scrambled egg but they did an awesome job making this dish! They perfectly beaten the batter to where when they cook the egg, its so fluffly, wet and moist. It was lighlty seasoned already so you don't need salt. RATE : 5/5 BEEF TAMALES : Oh heaven! The masa you guys! It's chefs kiss! Its freshly made so it's very nutty! That's what I love about these tamales. The pulled beef was well seasoned. RATE : 5/5 EVERYTHING ELSE : Everything else is also a good 4/5 to 5/5 stars. They did an amazing job with these basic dishes! Everything was made fresh. RECOMMENDATION : Honestly, their breakfast menu was my favorite! The lunch was okay. The didn't change over a lot. Only a few items. Same thing with dinner. Some dishes from breakfast are also on lunch and dinner menu. I also recommend going 30 min before they switch over. Just so you get to see both menu's. DESSERTS : I wouldn't go for their desserts. Everything taste mediocre and low quality. The only thing I love from their desserts is their Albanese Gummies, cotton candy and icee. Their ice cream taste like salted water ice cream. It's not the good creamy ice cream. RATE : 2/5 SOUP/ SALAD/ FRUIT BAR : Great variety of selections but the fruits are canned fruits. I wish they had more fresh fruits. They change up their soup during change over. It's great to see different soups here. They have about 3 or 4 each rotation. It's a mixure of American and Mexican soups. RATE : 3/5 SERVICE : Great service! Our server was really friendly and attentive. He kept our water filled and table clean. RATE : 5/5 AMBIANCE : The first thing when I sat down that I notice was the smell. It reminds me of nursing home. There's actually all ages where there. Besides that, everything is nice and clean. Even the table warmers were clean. It was really spacious! They do have quit a lot of guest there but it's feels quiet there because of the soft music. I also, love their plate station. They have blue gloves next to the station for food born safety. RATE : 5/5 OVERALL : All I have to say is that this place beats every breafast location out there. Their price is also unbeatable too. $16 dollar for all you can eat breakfast is a steal! Majority of the dishes are cooked fresh! It's always hot and filled! Their quality of breakfast menu is top tier. I'll give the chefs credits for this. You guys did an amazing job. Keep it up! read more

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A friend wanted to go for her free birthday meal. We had done this in the past, and not had a problem. However, today the cashier was insistent that I pay full price, not the senior discount price as I had previously, since we were getting a buy one, get one free. This just didn't sound right to me. The food was not that great. The best thing I could say about it was the young man that was going around, bussing the tables and offering coffee. We did leave him a nice tip. read more

We came on a Thursday morning and we were the only customers inside. We were served by Sherri. She was absolutely amazing. She was very attentive and make sure that my kids and I had everything that we needed. She offered to get our drink and make waffles for my kids food that I eat tasted good and was fresh at the time it was put out. read more

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We had a really great experience here at Golden Corral. What started off as a negative experience quickly turned into an extremely positive one because of the outstanding customer service from Frank. At first, we didn't even know Frank was the general manager. He was out on the floor collecting plates while my wife and I were sitting at a booth. He noticed I hadn't eaten my enchilada and kindly asked, "What was wrong with the plate? How can we improve? What didn't you like about it?" That immediately showed me he genuinely cared. I explained that the enchilada just wasn't to my taste and felt dry, like it needed more sauce. I also mentioned that the sauce on the grilled chicken didn't sit well with me personally. Instead of getting defensive, Frank listened carefully and responded professionally. He thanked me for my honesty and said he appreciated the feedback because they are always looking for ways to improve and make the customer experience better. I also told him that one of the best things Golden Corral has is the steak and chicken bar, and that's one of the main reasons we came there. Again, he listened and acknowledged everything respectfully. I then mentioned that it would be great if they offered Menudo. Frank immediately replied, "We have Menudo, and this is what we can do for you." Not only did he make it happen, but he personally went the extra mile for both me and my wife. That level of customer service is rare nowadays. That's when Frank introduced himself as the general manager, and honestly, it made complete sense. You can clearly see he cares about his job, his customers, and the success of the business. Golden Corral needs more managers like Frank. Frank understands something important that many businesses overlook: if customers are leaving food unfinished on their plates, there's usually a reason behind it. Instead of ignoring the problem, he acknowledged it and looked for ways to improve. That mindset not only creates loyal customers, but it also helps reduce waste and saves the company money in the long run. My wife and I truly appreciated the professionalism, care, and effort Frank showed us. Because of him, we will absolutely continue coming back. Thank you again, Frank. Your hard work and leadership do not go unnoticed. read more

Golden Corral - Location - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

Ok, I admit I like going to a buffet once in a while. The can be hit or miss. Today's experience at Golden Corral was a huge miss! Price seemed high and I was charged extra for a soft drink. When I got to the food the fried chicken( my favorite) was empty and never was refilled while I was there. The food was over salted. The lettuce looked wilted. The cheese at the salad bar looked like wax. Very unappetizing. Never again. read more

We not going anymore, I can tell the food was looking funny My husband got some shrimp and they smell like if there were going bad. The enchilada looked so dry. Plus the price was way too much. They need to do better read more

Golden Corral - Shrimp - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

Went here during dinner on a weekday. Parking was good and there was no line at the register. Dinner was about $23 and I just got a water cup. They have a host that will ask how many in your group then you walk you over to your table. The establishment is clean and the employees are very friendly and helpful. I heard that the fried chicken was good here so that was the first thing I looked for and I had to wait a couple minutes for a new batch because everyone got them haha. Then I got some chicken pozole and steak. You can ask how you want your steak cooked but I just asked for whatever they had ready. I had to wait for the chicken to cool because it was freshly cooked. The chicken skin was tasty and the chicken meat was good also. My steak looked like it was cooked medium which is how I liked it and the pozole was good also. The okra and the potato wedges were eh because they were just warm and a little hard.. I feel like it would've tasted better if the heat temp was higher maybe? Out of the desserts, I really liked the carrot cake and ice cream. The churros were a little hard to chew so I tried to dip them in the ice cream to soften it lol Overall, the food was okay and I probably would just come here again for the fried chicken, steak and desserts lol read more

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I'm not gonna make this one too clever or interesting. The breakfast was fantastic! My only regret is that I'd forgotten my latex glove! The selection and quality was quite good... a couple things were too salty, but there were so many other options that were just great. The corn beef hash was delicious and that's kind of what I had my heart set on anyway.... The table service was excellent. Arriving at just after 9AM it was not too noisy or crowded which I also appreciated... I am not a camper. And I would never touch ANY dessert offered, even if it was free. I carefully picked my poison! My guest and I had two plates before peeling off. Definitely would go back! -G read more

Well won't be doing that restaurant again in my life. Got charged for an extra drink(they did offer a refund but I said no we will use it). Then overheard manager in training Troy talking about us having our drinks in wrong cup. We had 2 waters and two sodas. Table assistant came to say we could gulp it down or dump it. I dumped it. We paid for two and got two. Troy denied saying anything even though I heard him. A gnat flew off my plate. Little fans all over chilled areas to deal with insects. Food we terrible and I paid $82.83 for 3 people--they don't offer steak unless you ask read more

The food was really good . We Tried the meatloaf, fried shrimp, bourbon chicken, sweet tater casserole, street tacos , fried okra, chicken pot pie & more! All was good & what was impressive was how attentive the managers were with temps & making sure all was going well. Angie& Alison thank you for tbe amazing & careing service today. We appreciate you for making it memorable. read more

It's been many years since I went to an American buffet like this. I decided to bite the bullet and head over solo. There were a ton of options, and most did not disappoint. Nothing bad stands out in memory. The steak wasn't the best I've ever had, but that's not really a bad thing. I mean you're at a buffet... And most oddly to me, my most memorable dish here was the mashed potatoes?? How are they so good? I kid you not, I have googled "Golden Corral mashed potatoes" since eating here - unsuccessfully. I swear they must break up chicken skin to put in or something. I salivate every time I think of those potatoes. The staff is all super friendly and helpful. The drink options are interesting and fun. The dessert is not a sad compromise like every Chinese or Japanese buffet I've ever been to. And... I can't think of a single complaint. While I can't convince myself to eat here often, I'm sure I'll enjoy it when I do. read more

Made a catering order for thanksgiving and wow the prices are amazing. I've never had this buffet before. I made the order online which was super simple. Ordered the roast pork and turkey dinner. Each dinner comes with a half tray of mash potatoes and gravy, dinner rolls, a whole dessert I'm talking about whole pumpkin pie and a whole carrot cake. Those were my choices I selected. Another half tray of stuffing with cranberry sauce and your choice which I chose Mac and cheese. I came in to pick up and the place is clean and nice. I didn't get to walk around but picking up was a breeze, I had like 5 large bags which they helped take to the car. Food was good! I did have to tweak the gravy a little with my own seasoning. Also Mac and cheese was basic but still did the job! Stuffing was too mushy not much people touched that. Overall the roast pork was tender and seasoned really good, little bit salty but that's just from all the dry rub. It was like a steak. The turkey was cooked well and still kept juicy and moist. I gave every from convenience, pricing and food taste a 7.5/10! They really came through. Plenty of food too! Only thing I would change is if we can pick all sides. I don't mind it automatically coming with mash and gravy but the stuffing wasn't it. If you're looking into catering for the holidays, put in an order from here. read more

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All the usual Golden Corral fare, some was good, other was not. The place was a little dirty, needed cleaners working the day we went. Everyone was in the back except a couple people picking up plates.....no one cleaning and sweeping. It was just ok. read more

Most of the of the time the food is good. Employees are very nice and helpful. They do have to work on keeping the buffet food warmer.

The food was great for a buffet! I've now had breakfast, lunch, and dinner with them. The variety of options is great and the foods are consistently stocked up. I've been when it's PACKED and I've been when it's slow. The food ALWAYS stays stocked. Each time I've gone for lunch and now breakfast Shirley was our table service person. SHE IS AMAZING. She made it feel like we were at a relatives house enjoying a meal each time. I feel she goes above and beyond and definitely deserves recognition. Thank you Shirley and GC team. We will be back again! read more

I went here with a friend on Black Friday recently around 7pm and there was a long wait. It was about a 20 minute wait in line to reach the counter. Once we were seated, they advised us to have at least one of us at the table the entire time so that the workers won't get confused and think we left. When I walked through the buffet and looked at the options, I felt like the variety could be better. This is an American food buffet which has options like pizza, pasta, enchiladas, fried chicken, steak, icecream, and cake. All the food was good, BUT it was all cold which I wasn't a huge fan of. I'd recommend this place if you're ok with eating cold or lukewarm food. It's also a good place if you love fast food style items. I'd say my favorite item I got was the enchilada and the steak that day since those were still lukewarm. I also think it's cool how you can watch the chefs cook the steak too. read more

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Leta i think is how you spell her name but she is an amazing server. really kind and has great hospitality skills, she came up to my friend i and always offered to take plates if we needed anything, i have a nut allergy and she got me a dessert that hadn't been put out yet to accommodate my allergy, when i asked if i could leave a tip i was bummed it was only in cash, will definitely be returning and bringing her a cash tip. thank you leta for creating such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. she deserves a promotion for sure! read more

Went here for lunch on opening day, which was a mistake. It was busy, and they couldn't keep up. The line for the fried chicken never went down, and they were still transitioning from breakfast to lunch. What I did try was very good, and the salad bar was nice. I'll definitely go back in a few months when things hopefully calm down. read more

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We decided to give this place a try & deeply regretted it as soon as we sat down. Now the staff was very kind and customer service was very nice & attentive. The restaurant itself was clean which is why I give it one star. But the food was an absolute no. We tried a variety of things & everything was either bland and/or mushy. Don't waste your money here. read more

For a buffet it's ok. Asked about several items that were out, to be told that they would be refilled shortly. Then watch them replace the dish with something else. Baked Salmon for Tamales. Ham was over cooked and too hard to eat. The fried fish was excellent. I also enjoyed the mashed potatoes and brown gravy. Green beans were cooked and not just "hot". Personally, if I wanted a buffet, I'd go to Lin Fusion. At the time we went, it was cheaper and had a better selection of food. However, If you prefer "comfort food", you may prefer Golden Corral. read more

I stopped by for dinner on a weekday and had a genuinely great experience. Parking was easy, getting seated was quick, and the whole place felt well-organized from the moment I walked in. Everything inside looked clean, and the staff was welcoming and attentive in a way that really sets the tone for the meal. I'd heard good things about the fried chicken, and it definitely lived up to the hype. Fresh, hot, and full of flavor I also grabbed some steak and pozole, and both were satisfying the steak was cooked nicely and the pozole had a comforting, hearty taste.While not every side was my personal favorite, the main dishes absolutely stood out. And the desserts? A definite highlight. The carrot cake and ice cream were especially good, the kind of finish that makes you want to go back for seconds. Overall I left feeling happy with the experience. The atmosphere, the service, and the dishes that shine make this a place I'd gladly return to, especially for the fried chicken, the steak, and those desserts. read more

Came for dinner. Took very small samples of everything so i could try everything without feeling really full. Ŵas also keeping enuff room for a steak, which i would wait till the end of my visit, to try. It turned out to be the hardest piece of meat ive ever had. Took 2 bites, couldnt chew them, spit them out & threw the the whole god damn thing away. Whats goin on with the steak? Are they not preserving it? Salting? Seasoning? read more

Golden Corral - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

This was my second time here. I like buffets, because I can get a variety of the foods I like and not be tied down to menu combinations. I was ready for lunch, I have to say I took little portions of the offerings and didn't get seconds of anything. The fried okra was the size of peas, and I really wasn't impressed with any of the other selections. I wish I had stuck to desserts. I had apple cobbler with ice cream and carrot cake. Those were to my liking and I would have had some of the other dessert options if I hadn't had time limitations. The place got more crowded as lunch patrons poured in. I left a little disappointed, but knew there would be no next time. read more

Came here with my cousin and her family. Food is typical for a buffet, hit or miss. As always though, their fried chicken is tasty. Just have to see what dishes look good before you try, but something for everyone. But 5 stars to the workers here, everyone was really nice . Angie was our server and another lady poured our water , I didn't see her name...they were both sincerely sweet. And restaurant looked more updated than other Golden Corals since it's fairly newer. read more

I've been here once and I wouldn't come back again. The time I went, it was super busy. Inside the atmosphere is more bright compared to other buffets I've been too! But the food... personally did not enjoy the food options and thought many of the dishes were lacking flavor or just not appetizing. Then again, I'm not big on American food like that, so I guess it's also a preference thing! What I liked the most here was their peach cobbler and that was about it read more

First, I'm curious why it's rated so low. Must be the usual malcontents who have no idea of levels of dining. Did you expect 1 or 2 Michelin stars? It's a Mid-American offering.nothing new, not highly seasoned. I went for Breakfast. Pretty basic. It was good and I'm not a regular Breakfast guy. Stayed on to lunch. Again, nothing fancy. Just decent food and lots of it. Hungry Joey says, "Quit your griping and just eat!" read more

Golden Corral was alright. It was the typical buffet experience where there's lots of food, but it's all mediocre. Wait time was minimal. Staff was really friendly! Plates were dirty :( I also got food poisoning the day after :( read more

Golden Corral - dirty plates - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

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11/26/24 Hot and New! Must try! Very busy, but workers were kind. FYI the titles of the food do not match the actual food that's there on sons. Doing the weigh and go. Got macaroni & cheese, biscuits, BBQ chicken breasts, mushrooms and cinnamon rolls. They definitely have a large variety of options. A bunch of different desserts too. Workers were happy to put the food picked in the weigh container. Check out after that with no wait and there was a long line. Paid for the order, worker bagged it and wished a good day! Lunchtime! Order split. BBQ chicken was Great! Tender & fell right off the bone! Bbq sauce had a spicy kick to it too! DELICIOUS! Macaroni & cheese was cheesy & great! Mushrooms were fresh & tasty! Biscuit was fresh & GREAT too! Mother said hers was GREAT! Cinnamon rolls look Great! Saved for a dinner! Great service & GREAT lunch! Highly Recommended! read more

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Came here on a Saturday morning with my brother right before the transition from breakfast to lunch. We waited in line for about 10-15 minutes and then about 5-10 minutes after paying to be seated. The seating area is an okay size, but the wait to get your food wasn't. If you're in the "main" line, it'll take about 5-10 minutes to get your food. Especially if people don't know how to wait off to the side if they're waiting for something specific so the line can continue moving. The transition from breakfast to lunch was chaotic. The food area was semi clean and they had music playing, but you couldn't really hear it with all the people traffic. Food choices were a minimum and a little disappointing. I felt they could've had more "fresh" options versus most food coming out of a can (i.e. green beans, corn, carrots, etc.) We didn't have much interactions with the staff at all, but that wasn't a bad or good thing. Although, they did take long to come clear our used plates. Overall, I will not be coming back unless there's an upgrade on food choices or if the birthday person (a child) is choosing to come here to celebrate. read more

Golden Corral - Pricing menu - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

I was soooo excited when Golden Corral opened up in Fresno! I follow a few food YouTubers who talked highly of this buffet. I went on a Thursday night and was shocked at how affordable the prize was for dinner. I believe it was only 22.99$ for dinner which I think is pretty affordable compared to other buffets around town. We were seated quickly and the staff were super friendly. Our server greeted us and asked us for refills and cleaned up our dishes promptly. He also checked in with us throughout the night and asked us how the food was. I appreciated the care and attentiveness. I was also surprised to see there was a dedicated staff member in the ladies restroom cleaning up every stall after it was used. Now on to the food. Most of the food was average however there was nothing (except for one thing) that was gross/disgusting tasting. The best food there IMO is the fried chicken, beef brisket, hush puppy, and cornbread. Other honorable mentions include the mash potatoes, clam chowder, and baked potatoes with all the toppings! The area that needs improvements are the desserts. The only thing I truly enjoyed were the chocolate chip cookies. The carrot cake was really bad, tinkering on disgusting. It had not flavor and had the texture of a dry chewy sponge. I couldn't even swallow it. Overall, I'd give this place a 3.5 out of 5. Score of 3 for the food and .5 for the outstanding ain't service. Would recommend and will be coming back! read more

Although there are a lot of choices, the food is just not good. The steak quality is poor; very chewy and fatty. The ice cream machine was not working. I will try it one more time and hope it will get better. Suggestion: add ribs and or hamburgers read more

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The food was nice and fresh, it did lack flavor but had lots of salt. The wait wasn't too bad, the line moved pretty quick, looks like they have a very efficient system in getting people seated. The service was super friendly and helpful, the place was being kept up by the servers, constantly tending to the tables and removing unwanted plates. We went for late lunch at 3pm but waiting in line took up 30 minutes so that allowed us to sample the dinner menu. I wasn't really impressed with the difference in itrms, they had a grilling station serving up tough overcooked steaks and replaced a few side dishes, that's about it. Overall it was satisfying for the lunch price but definitely wouldn't come for the dinner price. They had a few vegetarian option which was great for my Vegetarian kiddos that I like to drag with me everywhere i go. read more

Golden Corral - Dinner time! - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

Came in lunch time but during the holiday season they charge dinner price all day long $22.99. Drink is $3.49 wanting that. When not near holidays normal lunch is $16.99. Lunch stops at 4pm for dinner. I thought the food is good. The meat is good. The desserts are pies, cakes, soft serve, etc. Noticed they have slurpies in dessert area (not in drink area). I can understand why they do it but would've been nice to see info on it on website and when walking in that holiday price (dinner price) being charged during lunch when coming in near holidays. read more

I went there last week amd let me say i dont try new places very much but i am glad i did. The food was lovely and the service was amazing too. read more