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

The service was terrible. Came here for lunch bear the tail end paid lunch price they put a sign up for dinner only I'm from the Bay Area no buffet does that you get in at lunch and pay lunch you can eat whatever you want you know this place is weird for that and the lady Sophie she watched u the whole time she asked who at our table was getting dinner and watched us on her phone. So creepy. Visiting family next time I'll drive my family to East Bay Buffet and pay the cheap price and not be watched read more

First time here at this location. I came with my friend to try their lunch dishes. I'm happy they chose their location since it has a lot of parking! The restaurant seems clean, neat and tidy! That's a plus! Everything is organized. For an adventurous diner like me, I absolutely love their selections. The octopus, snails, and crawdads were my favorite! For about $20, I had my money's worth! They even have Japanese sushi and a "build your own" stir fry station. That's another plus. Only complaint I have is that you pay first and they automatically ask for tip on the prompt screen. Our servers did not ask if we wanted refills nor did they check up on us as much. So why ask for tips ahead of dining? Noticed some of them on their phones while on the floor also. That's horrible! All in all, I would come back again. Hopefully they will fix these inconveniences by that time. read more

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OK, first of all let me say this is the first time we've been to this location and it has been open for six months. The ambience is very nice and clean and the service was very good. They took care of us and had enough people to do so. The food was pretty good. Something's better than other as usual the area where they cook it for you was OK a little bland. They did have a cold area, which they had a shrimp ceviche that was good. The sushi was decent very tasty overall not bad one thing they had here that they don't have at other places was the dim sum that was a BIG plus. We will be back in to try the dinner. It was pretty much the same price as Beijing buffet so next I will try the dinner which supposedly has lobster and I will see if the stars go up or stay the same I will put up a couple of pictures so you can check it out if you are on the area come try it out. read more

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The food was very good and fresh allot of variety to choose from the dessert was awesome and the service was great very family friendly environment will definitely come back read more

Grand Buffet - Fresh fruit was awesome - Buffets Near Me - Stockton, California

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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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Food was yummy. I like their options. However, I think I got food poisoning from their raw oysters though. Consuming raw food is always at your own risk, but it's unfortunate that it happened here. read more

Excellent Fresh Seafood of Variety. Excellent Service Be Sure To Try The Crab Legs and The On The Shell Oysters 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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The Mongolian noodles were definitely the highlight for me. But everything else was just meh and that's all I have to really say about it. Not a bad price though. read more

Everything was awesome, clean, delicious, the customer service is amazing, the food was great and there's different options to choose from, the place, tables and restrooms where clean and comfortable, this will be my favorite place from now read more

While I am sure the management means well, large staff and Variety of food / dishes does not equal Good meals! Some of the cuisine is absolutely awful! Because we eat our regularly due to business hours, we frequently eat in some of Stocktons best and sadly Worst Restaurants! Unfortunately this one falls into the later category. Won't be back! The management needs to have an honest conversation with themselves and the chefs and put each dish thru a vigorous taste test with a panel of 12 people / patrons. Have them rate the food honestly and start over from there. Sincerely saddened by another Stockton Restaurant failure!! 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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It didn't start well. Extremely disrespectful staff. Food was a Typical Lunch Asian buffet; nothing exceptional, just OK. Would I come back? I really don't see a reason to read more

Tonight, we went with our son and daughter-in-law to Grand Buffet in Stockton. They live in the East Bay and work in South San Francisco. Having been to quite a few buffet restaurants in the Bay Area, they were very impressed with Grand Buffet. They especially loved the seafood, as well as the excellent service and reasonable prices! By the way, they are very picky about food! 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

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

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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

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

It was a Saturday and it was my first time here. Food was cold didn't get restock till the final crumbs that no one want was gone. Some of the main weekend items was completely empty till I left.. also the menu selections was soooo small. no way this company closed down from there mall location to come back as terrible as this. read more

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

We were excited to try out grand buffet!! And we are so happy we did !! Everything was perfect cooked the seafood boil was out of this world!! 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

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

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

The service was really and the food was amazing would come again and and try different things (Pretty good pricing also) read more

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

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

My family went there for dinner and loved it. The food was amazing, the staff were friendly and the place was very clean. The variety of food they offered really amazed me. I can see they put in lots of efforts to prepare such delicious food. I will definitely go back again for sure . It has become my favorite restaurant !! Best buffet in town. 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

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

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

Great food selection! Love the snails lol! Sushi and wok station. And it's cheap for lunch!

I am seeing a lot of negative reviews coming from very pessimistic people given the reviews they give other restaurants. I recently went there on Sunday & the food was amazing!! It was super affordable ($18 on weekdays, but no seafood & $25 on weekends, with seafood). For any OG Stockton people, these are the same owners as the old Chinese Grand Buffet Restaurant on Pacific & March Ln. and the food still tastes the same if not better. I would agree with others that there is "less" variety compared to other Buffet restaurants, however, they're higher quality. So in my opinion, the trade off is worth because the food is being constantly made & replenished, instead of it just sitting there for hours.. All of the food is really solid, one of my favorite places ever!! And the interior is very nice, fully remodeled with marble. The best interior of any buffet or Chinese restaurant in Stockton. Try it out for yourself & see!! read more

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