I went on a Sunday around 11/noon, I thought I beat the church crowd or got in after they left, but the place was PACKED. There was only about a ten minute wait though. When I left around 1:55pm, the line was out into the parking lot. $30 adult, $2 fountain drink, $36.45 with tax. I was greeted and sat at my table and my drink was brought out quickly. The tables, silverware, and plates were clean. There is hand sanitizer at the entrance. Next time I'll bring gloves though. It's busy, but not too disorganized, it seems people were going the opposite direction of most buffets, so at times, I couldn't tell if I was cutting in line or not. Everytime I went to get more food, my previous plate was removed and any spills cleaned. Even though there are a ton of people eating and walking around, it's surprisingly not that loud. The food: Grilled Brisket - not tender tastes like a chuck roast (pot roast) Cajun mussels- sweet and spicy Stuffed mushroom-breadcrumbs, flavorful, juicy, sweet earthy Butterflied fried shrimp- crispy and cooked well Hofun - flat noodles, semisweet, al dente, has onions Baby bok choy- tender and crisp, bright and lightly seasoned Pot Roast- savory, semisweet, tender. Better than the brisket (blasphemy) BBQ pork rib- sweet bbq sauce/glaze, kinda dry, but decent Green beans- steamed and sauteed, lightly salted and garlic, cooked well Salmon nigiri- delicate flavor with great rice Shrimp nigiri- clean flavor, mildly sweet shrimp Cheese mussels- sweet, cheesy, tender, plump Tuna Sashimi- firm, tender, not fishy, slightly oceany, clean flavor Grilled steak- nice char, but well done, so chewy and tough Sausage- bright and savory flavor. Kinda tastes like a breakfast sausage. Skin has a good snap to it Pot sticker- ground chicken? golden crust with perfect amount of filling, tender and crisp veggies Grilled calamari- firm and tender, nice char read more

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Not too bad of a buffet. Has a variety of options to choose from and quality wasn't too bad. They got a ton of Chinese food options, sushi and sashimi. They have a noodle soup and hibachi station as well. Service was okay but wasn't great. read more

Dined in for lunch gathering with my family around 1 PM and it was super busy. The entire floor was filled with customers hungry. I believe we went on a Sunday and so it was very busy assuming people left church or something else. Service was quite good wasn't very good or extremely good. The staff were attentive and kind constantly asking for dirty plates every 15 minutes or so which I actually didn't enjoy because I felt it was disrupting my conversations. Food was decent, but wasn't the best. I still would come to this buffet anyways they always have a great selection of American and Asian dishes. read more

I came her in Fresno because my cousins mother passed away. We came after her funeral when she was buried. It was really depressing. Exterior was like looking at a hobby lobby, you heard that correct, it was huge. When entering, you get a massive dining hall with a large buffet in the way back with plenty of seats all around. Price per person was about $17 or so. The food quality was kind of average to me. Chinese food like orange chicken, mushroom roots, steam buns, cakes, ice cream pastries but just nothing compared to Las Vegas bacchanal buffet in comparison. The food was delicious, I enjoyed eating the teppanyaki noodles the most. The desserts were not great. A station where you can have ramen noodles was actually not bad. I enjoyed it. Overall, the atmosphere and the teppanyaki was my favorite. The other food was kind of low, the sushi for example had imitation crab, nothing really fresh. But it is an upgrade to most buffets I've been to. Service was great, the servers cleaned up played quickly so people can go up for more food. It is a place I would definitely try if you like teppanyaki or Mongolian grill places especially at the price point per person. read more

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I have been to this place many times, but today will be the last time ever. Most of the hot food was cold from sitting too long, there was flies all in the place, and the worst part is, I found a hair in one of the crab-cakes I was about to put on my plate to eat. I must say this place has downhill. $77 for two people is already crazy because their dinner starts at 2pm in order to stack up profits. If I'm going to pay that much, I at least want the hot food to be hot and for there not be flys and hair on my food. read more

Quite expensive imo but I went just recently and the food was overall really good. The hosts seemed nice and were always stopping around to pick up dirty dishes and helped anyone who had questions or wanted refills for their drinks. I would say this is one of my top buffets to go to in Fresno not only for the food but for how big and spacious it is. read more

This very large buffet has been busy every time I've gone and the service is good. Once you check in you can find yourself a seat anywhere and there's almost always enough seating to bring in a bigger party without a reservation. The food is typical buffet fair, I'll be honest, but it's delicious and fresh. One of the few buffets I have actually tried the sushi. My family enjoys the seafood and while I'm not much of a fan I do adore the fried shrimp! Table service can be a bit slow when it's busy, but that's only really important if you need a drink refill and let's be honest, you are NOT going to a Chinese buffet for the Diet Coke. read more

I will say for the price golden harbor buffet does offer an excellent amount of options that are appetizing. I did enjoy all the food we ate. The service however was poor to almost awful, our waitress never came to our table until we went to the front to ask her for beer refills. The environment in the restaurant didn't feel very welcoming either. I do understand that at buffets it can get hot but when I am sweating due to the heat in the place there is a problem. For the price and the food it is definitely worth a go but don't expect a great service or environment. read more

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It's good but there's a very bad butane gas leak and I mean very bad,I was feeling dizzy,I hope they fix it soon or they might blow up,the smell is about in the area where the rice cooker is,please fix this soon. Thanks read more

Review #835 2025-006 I've never been to Golden Harbor Buffet whenever I've visited my relatives in Fresno, except for 2 occasions in sadness (post-funeral receptions). Opened pre-COVID-19 5 years ago, GHB serves Chinese, American, Mexican foods with Japanese sushi. The restaurant is located on the west end of West Acres Shopping Center. The dining room is deceptive in size, hiding several private dining spaces, including the large room (seats 150?) that held my beloved Aunt's reception. I selected mostly Chinese dishes. I loved the Chinese Broccoli & filled 1/2 my plate with it along with Steamed Bass (last portion was slightly rubbery), Ho Fun (noodles were overcooked so they're broken), Braised Beef (last portion was a little dry) that I topped with some Chili Oil without dripping onto the Custard Bun (tasty bite of creamy custard) with a 2nd plate of specialty rolls, tuna & salmon nigiris, tamago sushi (fresh Sushi Boy-quality sushi), & bowl of Hot & Sour Soup (yummy but mild "hot" heat). Reusing my sushi plate, I went back for a 2nd round, adding fruits: Honeydew & Pineapple, Mango Pudding & Strawberry Jello, & bowl of Tapioca (mild, watery concoction with clumpy mini tapioca pearls; should be creamy & milky with vanilla/pandan, coconut taste). I washed down my lunch with a well-made Arnold Palmer. 2 stations I didn't try was the Pho/Ramen & Taco. Buffet prices are really affordable for the quantity & quality of food choices! I didn't expect 1 YOs to be charged (how much can they really eat); another posted prices pic 5 years ago & they remained the same -- wowza! Though I'm unsure of the actual price since my cousins took care of the bill. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ We had 1 amazing server handling drinks order & clean-up for most of our lunch; for the turnaround, she was pretty efficient! If the website's prices are accurate, I can imagine Golden Harbor Buffet having parking issues on the weekends. I believe some of the entrees, sides, & desserts (there used to be a chocolate fountain) rotate, I would recommend trying this buffet if you're in the area, & suggest selecting hot foods that are freshly plated or mostly new, not less than half empty ones (been sitting awhile). Buffet Prices (January 2025): Lunch: Regular: $12.99, Senior: $11.99, Child: $2.99 (1 YO) , $4.99 (2-3), $8.99 (4-7), $10.99 (8-10) Dinner: Regular: $16.99, Senior: $15.99, Child: $3.99 (1 YO) , $5.99 (2-3), $10.99 (4-7), $12.99 (8-10) Weekends: $17.99 Drinks (soda, hot tea, coffee): 99¢ Dim Sum: Sponge Cake, Sticky Rice, Shiu Mai, Chicken Feet, Beef Louver, Honeycomb Tripe; Buns: Peach (actually looks like one), Taro, Custard, Twisted Roll Entrees & Sides: Fried Crab, Steamed Chicken & Bass, Braised Beef, Orange Chicken, Stir-Fried Chinese Cauliflower, Green Beans, Ho Fun, Chow Mein, Calamari, Potato Skins, Fries Soups: Shrimp with Vegetables, Hot & Sour, Seafood, Miso Fruits: Honeydew, Mango, Pineapple, Orange, Lemon, Banana Desserts: Puddings: Honeydew, Strawberry, Mango; Strawberry Jello; Ice Cream: Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate, Rainbow Sherbet; Ice Cream Crepe + Cotton Candy station; Rainbow Rice Crispy & Raisin Crisp Treats; Chocolate Cake; Tiramisu; Vanilla Roll; Tapioca; Egg Tarts; Sesame Balls; Fried Donuts read more

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The food is pretty good. Quality of the crab legs hasn't ever been the best which is upsetting but really all the rest of the food is pretty good. If we could just get some better quality crab legs I'd be happy. All around I'll be coming back though. Not a bad spot to spend a few hours. read more

I've come here on multiple occasions with family! Buffet in general is pricy. Typically busy! Service is alright, could be better but I'm here for the food Lots of good options! This is Chinese cuisine so expect that. I always start my buffet experience with sushi, they have solid enough sushi options! Then for food, I enjoy seafood so I get a lot of their seafood dishes and everything I've had from here has been pretty solid. They also have cotton candy (though not all the time). I enjoy my eats here! read more

Gave this place another try and it's still a no from me. Walked inside and they seemed annoyed I wanted a to go box. It's 9.99 a lb which isn't bad however it's more if you add any seafood. Most of the stuff looked like it had been sitting there so I was very selective. What I got had weird flavors or was dry. The best thing I got were the potstickers which were actually pretty decent. However I got broccoli beef. Dry with super crunch broccoli. I got roast which had the oddest flavor. Boyfriend said it tasted like lotion. I got garlic shrimp and when I got home noticed the shrimp smelled kind of off. I got some dim sum which was all bad. I won't be back again. I have given it 3 tries read more

This place gives "school cafeteria" by how it's set up and how awful the food is . Food is dry and has no flavor. It was very unappetizing for the price of $30 dollars. Wouldn't recommend ‍ read more

If your in the mood for buffet and not sure what to eat this buffet has alot of variety of food to choose from. I ate my money's worth of food since we hardly eat at a buffet. Left the buffet with a full belly. read more

Golden Harbor Buffet - Mongolian Stir Fried noodles from their stir fry section, made fresh by choosing selections of meats and vegetables. - Buffets Near Me - Fresno, California

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Stopped by for dinner with some local friends because we were told it's the best buffet in the area. It was okay. The options were plenty though the actual quality wasn't anything to be desired. I usually like to try a little of everything when trying out a buffet but I did not at this location. Some of the options just did not look worth it. I did like their little dim sum area with the roast duck. That's probably one option that was different from most Chinese buffets but can totally be missed since it's hidden in a little corner. Service was almost non existent. We ended up getting refills from a busser who we saw having to help the tables around us as well. I get why they have you pay before seating because they've already got your money. No need to provide service. It was annoying and I hope the busser received our cash tip. She ended up disappearing too. read more

Best all you can eat buffet in Fresno. Service here is good , I recommend getting water if it's busy because it will hard to get a refill. But food is really good quality food the cost of the buffet. Ambiance is like any other buffet lots of families and couples. read more

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Went there today on a Sunday. Price was $30 per adult. Drinks are an additional $1.99. Food was ok, wasn't as great as stated in the reviews. Fried crab lacks flavor. Egg flower soup was salty. Roasted ducks were old and dry. The only thing I thought was good were the green beans and broccoli, clams and mussels. We have to flagged down a waiter to refill our drinks. We won't be coming back. read more

Food was great and service was good the buffet restaurant was big. We always come here for buffet and it has never fail me yet. Great food, good service and nice spacious places. read more

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Do NOT eat here. The service is absolutely terrible. The front lady came to our group accusing that I didn't pay for my son. I understand misunderstanding occur, but she came at us with mad attitude. I didn't make a scene, in fact I laughed it off which calmed her down. The worst though was the seafood. Seriously, I had to ask if they had any fresh raw fish and because the raw ahi on the tray was discolored and dried all around the edges. What was interesting was that when I addressed it to the woman behind the sushi counter, she rolled her eyes at me and pointed to talk to someone else. The other lady said she couldn't change it out and pointed to 2 that she identified as edible. I couldn't take it anymore and said they needed to remove it because I was sure they were breaking a health code. Disgusting!! Absolutely never again...do not eat there. read more

We love coming here and the food choices are pretty good. Expect long lines and the refills won't come quick enough, but the crepe and ice cream station make up for it. Just ask your hostess or waitress ahead of time for 2 drinks. We just celebrated another event here and it never disappoints. read more

My review is just towards customer service, the Asian lady in the front is very rude. I paid $88 dollars for me and my two kids. My son had only one plate, ONE! As we were done eating, she came up to me talking about the chicken thighs and said next time only grab one by one, you waste food. He ate most of the food on his plate and I'm not going to keep getting up to grab one piece of item since it's an all you can eat place. Not how you speak to someone who is paying to eat, over one chicken thigh. I would never come back. read more

I went today with my Sister heard nothing but good things about it .Last year I went with my Son and his wife for his Birthday .It was good .Today 4/4/2026 hot food was cold or just warm.,and cold food was warm..I mean for 65.00 2 seniors It was pricy.But she had never been .We tried the different meats and sides and they were not hot. I have it one star probably won't go again I will go the the Golden Corral.Amd when I told the servers they just turned a cheek .Well I won't be going again.Even the ice cream was melting .It wasn't the helps fault. read more

It'll be a long time before I come back here. I like coming here on a random weekday for lunch so I don't have to really decide on what to eat. The price, however, keeps creeping up. I decided to bring the kids here on a lazy Saturday to be greeted by a near $90 bill for one adult and two eleven years old children, no drinks. There were a few options here that are generally not here on weekdays, and honestly, the price for me was worth it. The price for the kids, however, was extremely high. read more

This was the first place we visited in the new year. It was New Year's Day and we were out looking to see what was open and Golden Harbor was one of the few places that were. We were happy about that so we decided to give it a try. The buffet is in a shared lot with plenty of parking so it shouldn't be an issue. When we walked in we were warmly greeted. Why caught my eye was how nice it looked all decorated for Christmas and then I realized how big it was inside. While waiting in line to pay I heard a man order hot tea so when it was our turn I ordered that. Since I was set on eating one of everything I knew tea was the way to go lol! Soothes the stomach, at least I think it does. Anyway! We walked in and were seated on the soup station side. There are so many options! You can create your own noodle stir fry, ramen or enjoy the 3 ready made soups they have like miso and egg drop. They have anything you would normally order at an American Chinese restaurant. I'm talking potstickers, crab Rangoon, butterfly shrimp, coconut shrimp, salmon, chow mein, dim sum, dumplings. Then also sushi, salad bar and crab legs. There is also a dessert station where they have someone making crepes and cotton candy. We tried some of everything but I got a plate of Rangoon cuz they're my favorite and normally at a take-out place I can only afford an order of 3. Here I can have a whole plate of them! They're really good here too. So if you're looking for a good buffet on the north side of town, this is it. Look at the pics and give it a try. Every time we've been since then (2 more times), it's been fresh food and lots of customers. That's how you know it's good! read more

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The place is clean and food is always full. The waitress is on top of their game constantly clean and picking up the dirty plates. read more

Good was decent but for the price you can't complain. The service is as good. But the overall place needed some picking up.

There was a roach on my table. Before I seen that the food was already mediocre. I would say the duck was good and most of the desserts. The seafood was smelly but looked good. The inside is nice with dim lighting and it's not noisy so it felt more like a restaurant than the average buffet and all the workers were very nice. The bug rubbed me the wrong way, can't say I'd visit again. read more

Crowded but still seated rapidly. Very good selection of items and adequate initial service. Only drawback is the cavernous space creates a very loud echo chamber! Big events going on in the party rooms amplified this. But overall- we would go back. read more

Definitely okay! Lines were long when we came at 2pm! You walk in, get on the line on the right to pay, and then move to the left line to be seated. Expect to wait about 10-15 minutes if it's busy. For about $30 a person, I can't say that I'll be coming back here. My mom, on the other hand, really enjoyed Golden Harbor! She absolutely loves seafood, and was fully taking advantage of the fact that this is a buffet. There's a really wide variety of food! Sushi, seafood, pho/ramen, buns, and desserts line each table. Something really nice was the chocolate fountain and also there is an employee that makes crepes and wraps it around a scoop of ice cream for you. Also, cleanliness will always be an issue with buffets because people will mix serving spoons and such. I had an allergic reaction here (this did not bring the rating down in any way btw) but if you have allergies proceed with caution!! read more

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Went to eat here to celebrate my father in law birthday that past because he liked eating here but today the steak was old and smelled Rotten and my brother in law had to run outside to throw up and 30 mins later I started getting sick please be cautious I told the worker right away and they said I'm a lier and told me to leave because we were being loud . Please check your food before eating it . read more

This pricey buffet is strictly hit or miss. Vast assortment of food. Maybe it's fresh and hot or maybe not. Either way it's going to be pricey. Service is spotty at best. read more

Amazing food choices, great ambiance. And the service is 8/10. Just wish it would expand to other places like lil ol' Visalia or Tulare just to be "closer" to me read more

The people who work there are nice enough. But you're better off going to Lin's Fusion. Same price range, but it's better over there. I got sick after I came here. The fountain drinks taste disgusting, I tried a different option, same thing. Food is cold. They don't have chili paste and they charge for your drink separate. Overall, I wouldn't come back & would not recommend. I tried to eat considering how expensive it is, but truthfully I didn't enjoy my experience at all. read more

Great buffet! Love the variety. The cotton candy and the dessert crepes were a hit! The warm sushi was the best. I'd come again. The only negative thing is the bussing and drink refills that I wished was more consistent. But it didn't ruin our overall experience. read more

Food was good. Seemed to keep the place clean. Tables, Utensils, cups, and dishes were all very clean and presentable. Staff was warm and inviting. Lots of variety of foods, drinks, and deserts. Price point was fair during lunchtime. Moderate noise level which was good since most buffets are crazy loud. Really enjoyed the experience and intend to go back soon. read more

Awful. Long line on Father's Day makes one think this place must have great food. Nothing taste good. Food is cold. Flies flying around. Even the fruit was awful, not sweet. Won't be returning. Probably one of the worst of the buffets in town. It isn't all you can eat if they're only willing to give u one skinny crab leg cluster at a time. read more

Welp, I tried coming back to see if things had maybe Improved. I have been here before with my service dog and was sat with zero issues. This time, they wanted to stick us in a room by ourselves (meaning no server so we'd never get drink refills or plates cleared) Then they wanted me to leave my dog in that room while I went to get food. They kept saying "other people" don't like it. I've been to many buffets over the years and it only seems that the Asian buffets have this issue. We had met up my brother and his family to celebrate 2 outstanding report cards and my getting a new job but ended up going to Olive Garden instead. They were delighted to see us btw.. I have put in a complaint with the Dept. of Justice for discrimination and will never be back. read more

Golden Harbor Buffet is one of the best Asian buffets in Fresno! The food is fresh and unlike other buffets there is never a shortage of fresh offerings coming from the kitchen. While there is usually a wait to enter, the staff is usually friendly. The venue itself is quite large with private rooms available for booking. If you're looking for a Chinese buffet in Fresno, I would definitely recommend Golden Harbor. read more

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This review is based on a 100+ attendee lunch event on 1/19/24. Service: We were situated in their biggest private room. Tracking was efficient however we did have someone by reception to make sure we were not allowing others. There were approximately 10-12 round tables that had 10 or so chairs per table. Typical buffet where they take your drink order and then you can venture off to the buffett soon after. The staff was attentive and fast. 5 out of 5 stars! Food: I don't have high expectations or care much anymore for buffets. Nearly all the places I have been to in Fresno/Clovis have either shut down or just took a nose dive with their quality. Golden Harbor has your typical fried foods, chinese inspired foods, soups you would normally see at a buffet along with fresh fruits, desserts and a fondue fountain. I heard that there may be a teppan grill option but didn't experience this - probably during dinner. Suprisingly, they had a sushi row with different options from pieced sushi rolls to nigiris. I can honestly say the food was not bad. I even waited if I was gonna feel something in the gut - minutes, hours, a day later - nada! This is coming from someone who has a very sensitive stomach. 4 of 5 stars Overall: Never heard of this place and it was my first visit ever after living in Fresno for over 25 years. Probably because it's a good 25-30 mins from where I live or I simply just don't seek out buffets anymore. This was a lunch experience on a Friday so I assume dinner time or a weekend may be more chaotic or less favorable but based on this experience alone, they did well. read more