Just tried this buffet and it did NOT disappoint Everything was so good--tons of choices from seafood to sushi and so much more. You can tell the food is constantly being refreshed, so everything tastes fresh and well-prepared. Definitely worth it if you're craving variety and quality all in one place. Would come back again for sure! read more

Alrighty another Chinese buffet, supposedly from what I heard this is the "replacement" or "new location" of the other Chinese buffet that closed being across the parking lot where Dillards is (now it's a small Jollibee fast food joint); that's what my moms friend said but I don't think it's a fact but I'm unsure. So I was here twice.. I was there last week and the first time was when it opened. Well, I can say the sushi improved a bit because when I went in the first time you got some pieces of rice (outer layer maybe) that was crunchy. Asides from all that there is a grill section gathering your meat, noodles and veggies and having it cooked fresh, your sushi area and the rest of the buffet food already cooked in the back and brought out. Now what's cool about this buffet are chips; tortilla chips maybe and I think there's a ceviche dip.. I'm not sure because I haven't tried it but maybe I'll go in once more and try it. Of course you're seated by a waitress and drinks are brought out to you here rather than self serve. Good seating and still new of course and tricky parking and traffic going in and out may be a challenge. Do I often go out this way? Not quite not really at all but maybe for watching movies at the older theater off west lane - can pretty much stop by to eat afterwards if I'm up for it. Now, is this buffet better than other said buffets (like Beijing buffet), well... nnnoooo I'm sorry but this place can have potential later on - or it's just different. Like I said you got tortilla chips here and I haven't seen that at the other buffets so far. read more

As someone that grew up going to the old grand buffet, I was disappointed in my experience at this new location. While certain aspects of the experience remain unchanged like their ice cream machine or their signature crab legs, the quality has decreased. I came in during dinner, not too busy. Service was good and pretty indifferent from what I remembered back then. The food options has expanded and is comparable to Beijing Buffet with the added sushi selections. One major factor for my 3 stars was the crab legs. The crab legs is now served on ice and is cold unlike how it was back then. However when I got a piece of the crab and cracked it open, it was slightly frozen, not to mention the amount of water that comes out whenever you crack it open. Perhaps I'm blinded by nostalgia but serving the crab on ice instead of the old hot water definitely affects the taste. The sashimi was moderately good. It's what you can expect from an all you can eat. I do see myself returning to this buffet, but if you're someone who's planning to come here and expecting old memories, keep your expectations low read more

I was there just this last Thursday just to see and experience the hype about this newly opened buffet restaurant and I am just giving you my honest opinion based on my personal experience regarding the overall food quality, service, and the whole nine yards. First the food which is the most important. Quality of food is about 3-1/2. Sushi's rice is hard it's more like a left over rice from day before. Buffet line is so filthy but i am not putting the blame on them, it's from the customers who's like perhaps needs a little bit of manners, however, as a business serving foods, i feel that they have the obligation to monitor not just the area in general but most especially the buffet line. Drippings from foods are everywhere outside the trays and they should clean or wipe it out from time to time. We went at dinner time so the menu are mostly seafoods so i am not complaining but the chef or the cooks are not cooking fast enough. A lot of trays are either empty or almost empty and that's why people keeps on going in circles just to find a tray with food to eat and that makes the buffet area too crowded. Soup is served in a tray rather than in a stainless steel soup pot just like other buffet restaurants. Not enough pancy deserts offering and it's mostly cookies and jello, not much fruits either. The place is so crowded where tables are too close from one another. You'll be sitting shoulder to shoulder from the other party behind you, not enough room to go through in between. The drinks are served by their crew so in a party of 8, there is no other way to know what you're going to drink unless you take a little sip on it. Again my rating is based on my personal experience and I hope that they should read more comments like this to make improvements so they won't disappoint a lot of potential customers but for now, i will stick to Beijing Buffet. read more

Today is Tuesday April 21st 2026 I'm sorry I'm late I can't find the receipt but this was like a grand opening and we had to wait in a line for a little bit. The food was good that atmosphere was a little hectic I know if I go again I want to try everything. read more

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This is a v great restaurant! They offer fresh and delicious dishes, clean and bright environment, and their service is so nice and warm! Not only wife and I have enjoyed their food, my son, daughter-in-law, daughter and son-in-law all love their food! We highly recommend you to visit them! read more

We tried this place for lunch, they had an abundant choices for lunch. There was a selection of seafood items like sushi, steamed fish, fried fish, crawfish, mussels, & shrimp. There was a variety of Chinese dishes as well. I gave 3 stars since it was our first time eating here. The food quality was good but nothing to be really impressed about, considering this is a Buffet. There just below some of the other Buffet and Asian AYCE restaurants in this Area. read more

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Really enjoyed the wide selection here -- from sushi and seafood to dim sum and Chinese dishes, there's something for everyone. The food is kept fresh and regularly refreshed, which you can definitely taste. Love that you can try so many different flavors all in one visit. read more

This is the real deal, real lobsters at a buffet. And they are not cheap about the lobsters either. This is the best oysters I ate at, at a buffet. Usually it's fishy or smelly or old. The server was so kind, getting my drinks and taking my dishes away. read more

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It's not a fair comparison when comparing buffets to regular restaurants. The quality of the food, food options, level of service, price and cleanliness should be compared against typical buffets. This place, although not great, does check all the boxes with a passing grade. They did serve lobster for their dinner buffet, but I think the lobster was owed and mushy. If you are a fan of ayce Chinese buffets, give them a try and you be the judge read more

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Excellent food!!! Whole place is so clean and the fish is so fresh. Everything we tried was delicious. By far the best buffet in Stockton!!!! read more

The Food was awful! Very few choices the fish was all disgusting! Most of it was warm to cold! Little to no sauces in dishes or on side. Soups looked so gross I couldn't even try any of them! Deserts were nasty, ice cream is like ice milk with no flavors! 54$ not worth 5$! Definitely will not return it recommend! read more

The line was super long. I couldn't complain since this is a new buffet place here @stockton. The price was expensive. I didn't really knew why but I guess because they had lobster and snail . The other places didn't have any of those. Every food I have picked and tried were very good. At the end the workers handed a calendar gift as a way of saying Thank you for coming. read more

Grand Buffet - Calendar gift - Buffets Near Me - Stockton, California

I'm not a buffet person but went for a birthday dinner. They had a lot of variety- sushi, Chinese food, a couple of dim sum items, noodle station and tons of seafood items. The only thing I Wish they had were sesame balls. Over all the place is clean, staff is friendly and food trays are fully stocked. Since I'm not a buffet person I probably would not go again but the others in my group enjoyed it and said they will definitely go again. read more

To be honest, I was happy that the grand buffet opened back up because we've been needing a decent go to buffet in Stockton. I definitely prefer this place over sushi buffet on West lane. I loved the crawdads, they were big, fresh & flavorful. & the sushi 8/10 sooo good! I still have yet to try the other items because we only ate the seafood items. Also, there was not much selections as there was before, but still, it was good to me. Customer service was great! read more

Food is still raw. Nothing to eat. Dont waste your money here. And they charge 10% for the service read more

Grand Buffet - Food still raw . Nothing to eat. Dont waste your money here - Buffets Near Me - Stockton, California

The food was pretty good, I would Say normal just as any other buffet, they had the make your own stir fry bar!! I hope that is correct I don't exactly know the term to describe it. The service was pretty good everyone is very attentive with keeping the food filled. The ambiance was nice it was a modern themed buffet I would say but it was packed. read more

Grand Buffet - Green beans, salt and pepper shrimp, and clear noodle ?? - Buffets Near Me - Stockton, California

The quality of food is so poor and tasteless. They do have lots to pick from but nothing tasted right. The price for 4 adults was $122 including soft drinks. The place has lots of seating for any size party. The staff is very short tempered and kinda rude, make sure to eat fast and get out quick. I would definitely not be returning or recommending. read more

I went to Grand Buffet in Stockton after the lines died down thinking maybe it would be better without the crowd but nah this place still managed to disappoint. Everything was greasy like they were deep frying the same oil from last week. Nothing had flavor it just felt heavy and sad. We eat at Chinese spots all over the country and this felt like straight up mall food court energy but worse. The selection looked weak and whatever was out did not look fresh at all. Portions were low like they were scared to refill trays or something. Honestly nothing here made me want a second bite let alone a second visit. This place is an easy skip and I will not be coming back. read more

Yesterday was our first visit, and it was wonderful! There were lots of seafood options to choose from. We truly enjoyed our family dinner and are already looking forward to returning again. read more

Second time coming to the grand opening of Z & J Grand Buffet -- they really knocked it out of the park! The seafood spread was insane and everything looked and tasted super fresh. We loaded up on beautiful oysters on the half shell (plump, briny, with fresh lemon -- some of the best I've had at any buffet), thick slices of salmon sashimi, giant crab legs, lobster tails, and even spicy crawfish stir-fried with broccoli and green beans that were perfectly seasoned and so addictive. The fried items were crispy, the mussels were juicy, and there was a nice mix of sushi rolls and other hot dishes too. Ended the meal with some sweet tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) -- such a nice touch! The place was buzzing with excitement for the opening, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the whole vibe felt clean, modern, and welcoming. For a brand-new buffet, the quality and variety were seriously impressive -- especially for seafood lovers. We left stuffed and happy, and I'm already planning my next trip back. If you're anywhere near Stockton, do NOT miss this grand opening special. This is going to be a new favorite spot! read more

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I had a wonderful experience here! The food was fresh, delicious, and there are many great options to choose from. Everything tasted amazing and you can tell they put effort into maintaining quality. The service was also excellent. The staff were friendly, attentive, and very welcoming. They made sure everything was taken care of and created a comfortable dining experience. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing, which made it great place to enjoy a meal. The restaurant was very clean not like others and well maintained, and everything looked organized and hygienic. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my visit. Great food!!!! Great service, and a great environment. I would definitely come back again!!!! and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good buffet!!!!! Fun fact: I heard the owner of this restaurant is the same owner from the previous Grand Buffet, which explains why the quality and experience are so great. read more

Don't waste your money on this place! We ate their lobster tray today and both my daughter and I are in the toilet wreaking havoc

The food was mid but what annoyed me was that my 2 year old daughter who is max 34 inches but since she broke her leg and was wearing a boot that made her 2-3 inches taller I had to pay the $10.49 price for 36"+. She barely ate anything but had to pay because her broken foot made her a few inches taller. read more

I don't see any reason to give a terrible review. This place is just like any other cheap buffet. Don't expect too much, it's not Las Vegas it's Stockton. It's pretty chill here, I think Beijing has more variety though. Food is okay like how any buffet is. Service is nice, the ladies are super sweet, kind, and attentive. I don't think anyone should be disrespectful towards them just because their lack of English. Overall, it's a simple buffet. Not my favorite, but not terrible. Would I come back? Sadly no, unless i'm absolutely dying to eat a dish here. Like I said, it's good for the price. They are here just like us to make a living. I'm just here to EAT read more

Found a bug in my soup kill my appetite first time, and it's gonna be the last be careful when you go to eat in buffet like this inspect your food read more

Grand Buffet - A bug in my soup - Buffets Near Me - Stockton, California

People are seriously such whiners and cry babies, they just need to stick to their McDonald's since they dont seen to realize they just opened up so some mistakes will eventually happen, whats important is their effort. every time i looked at any worker they were cleaning/serving food/ addressing concerns of people and my respect to them cause it is not easy handling that many people. It can be very stressful. My kid really enjoyed their food and i have never seen him eat like he was starving for days. The food is a solid 8/10 but its fair price for it, and i seen a lot of people enjoying it as well, in reality everyone is gonna have their own opinions and you should never judge a place without even trying it, i heard alot of negative reviews and comments about this place but im very glad i ignored them and tried it for myself, i will definitely come back! read more

Grand Buffet - Delicious food - Buffets Near Me - Stockton, California

I don't even know why I'd agree to come here with my cousin! Asian buffets are practically all the same. I wish they have more variety, but it's 100% the same food you can eat at Sushi House, China Buffet, and other Asian buffets around. First and last time here. Not a lot of selection to choose from. read more

We went on Saturday and this place was busy. The place is not huge, but the turnover in customers help keep this place without a waitlist. They served crab legs and lobster Chinese style, which I was surprised. The weekend all day dinner menu wasn't cheap, 28.00 for adults and 25.00 for seniors. Drinks are included. The reason for the low score is because most of the food offered was bland. The variety of food was promising, but I couldn't find any food that tasted good. Another main gripe I have is they let the food trays run out before filling so at the end, there's a bunch of trays empty. They had enough people picking up dishes and refilling your drinks, but only one guy ordering and replacing the food trays at the buffet stations. The other issue was that they don't fill the high dollar items often, so they don't lose money on lobster and snow crab legs. The crab legs were good, not too salty, but the lobster was dry and hard to get out of the shell. Soft serve ice cream was really good. Overall, not a good first impression and will wait awhile before I come back. read more

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Tried this place after they reopened in a new place. Expected a long line at the entrance. After 30 min we sat waiting for our turn to be seated to our tables. Its understandable that they just opened and things are still hectic with how things work. Drinks are served to you instead of getting up snd refiling it your self, so waiting on someone to serve your refill takes awhile. Some dishes are good and some are under season (mostly caters to western taste if you're not asian). The area is clean and organized being new. The process still needs refinement, people infront of us waiting almost lost their spot for being ushered to their table because ushers weren't checking the number in the receipt or calling out who is next, and people were just standing in front of them. Regardless if they were next to be served. The habachi is good has flavor, but the raw sashimi side was lacking in keeping up with the demand. They have garlic crab, hakaw, sea snails, frog legs and a lobster dish as their unique dishes. read more

Reallly goood arrive and really good fresh food quick food service really really good

I really wanted to support this place knowing how good it used to be when it was on the concert of March and pacific but wow...it was so bad I sat their shocked at the quality. So much of it I took one bite and could not eat the rest of it. Knew the chow mein was bad as soon as I picked it up with the tongs and it slipped off like soup noodles. Don't know how anyone could screw up the taste of chow mein so bad, but like one bite and the taste was so awful. I loooove crawfish, but the sauce on the spicy crawfish was so bad I tried my best to douse it in lemon so I wouldn't have to taste it. I finished my plate, but it was hard to endure. They were also overcooked and dry. I dont mind frozen crawfish but that was something else. The Cajun one wasnt much better and was salty. The egg flower soup was basically egg as if it were a raw cracked egg into a bowl. It was also a one bite and not finish. The fried rice was bland. Panda express would never do me like that. The white rice was something, not good, but something. The boneless ribs were actually okay. The Kung pow chicken...decent. The snails were not that good. My boyfriend ate the clams from the Cajun boil and got sick. The fruit was probably the only good thing, but even then it was hard rind pieces and Logan from a can. The salt and pepper shrimp did not taste like they had any salt and pepper at all. The salt and pepper squid was good, but definitely tough. The pot stickers were like any gyoza and needed some vinegar sauce. Shrimp dumpling was good. But all the dumplings are obviously prepacked frozen ones. Some of the tong handles were sticky. The ice cream area had dirty bowls had filled with ice cream and stacked on other dirty bowls blocking people from using the machine. Saw someone leave the restroom without washing their hands (not a worker, but still gross!) Went for lunch, so less options but the options they did have weren't so great. It was overall just bad. Could tell none of the other Asians were verh happy. I would not recommend bringing your Asian family here, they will hate you. The way I'd be mad if someone brought me here. Sure its cheap, but I guess you get what you pay for. The upside is that the wait staff is very attentive and clear your plates quick and are quick to refill your drink. I am truly just in awe of how bad everything tasted. I didnt take any pictures unfortunately, but I also didnt want to touch my phone after touching all the tongs that were sticky! read more

Good food. The buffet had a wide variety of options, which made it easy to find something I liked. The food was generally fresh, and there were both hot and cold choices, including desserts. Some dishes were better than others, but overall it was a solid experience. The setup was clean and easy to navigate, and the staff kept things stocked. It's a good place to go if you want to try different foods without committing to just one meal. read more

Love the tasty lobster, soup dumplings , authentic tender fish balls, fresh clams, hibachi , sushi and very reasonable price. Drinks are included! :) Very nice brand new restaurant . read more

I went to this place food was cold and disgusting drink was hot like a soup and it was expensive never in my life am I coming to this place

Everything was delicious however, the place was so packed, and food kept running out. the food was brought out really slow. Short staffing in the kitchen read more

The food isn't that good, and parking in the area isn't very convenient. The interior looks old and employees not even that nice. Guess I'm not coming back. read more

muy bien la comida muy rica buen servicio y muy buen precio para compartir con la familia

Horrible! As soon as we walked in it was chaos. They packed too many people in the restaurant, you couldn't even move and the workers would not stop nudging me and many of them were very rude. They had so many tables set up you couldn't even stand up without asking someone to get out of their seat. I don't understand why they would put so many tables down if people can't even access them, it just crowds the space even more. And the food was disgusting. Rice was dry, chicken was very slimy, and all the food was old and dry. Every time you'd go to get food workers would be in the way and everyone was going in all different directions. When I got there I had to use the bathroom, and I couldn't because there were only 2 bathrooms, which is not a good ratio for how many people there were. And, one bathroom was covered in poop and the other couldn't lock at all. After I was able to use the restroom, I washed my hands and threw the paper towels in the trash. But since there was a shriveled up paper towel near me, the cleaner, who was barely doing his job, got mad at me and demanded me to pick it up. Do not come here. read more