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    Hibachi Buffet - Clearwater

    3.0 (90 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Buffets, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    HIBACHI BUFFET - CLEARWATER ATMOSPHERE

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    Good for groups

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    Mari H.

    Ben LOVES this Hibachi buffet and gets a craving for it from time to time. We always try to go during lunch hours as prices are cheaper and honestly, we don't eat THAT much to make that many buffets a benefit for us financially. We both had been coming here for years, long before we knew each other. For a short time the place was sold to another company (I think) that made it into a crab shack type of restaurant but something must have happened as it came back to being a hibachi buffet. Funny enough, they kept all the seafood/crab decor up on the walls and around the place so it is kinda funny looking in there now. It is also nice that you can get your food to go and it is weighed out by the pound. Sometimes that works well, as you can eat as little or much as you go at home/work but many items also don't warm up too well so I prefer to eat everything fresh and while there.

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    Robert A.

    Love eating here! I came for my birthday and it is my second time eating here. They have a hibachi bar that is amazing. You fill up a plate with what you want, pick your sauce(s) and they cook it fresh. There is also lots of premade foods. Awesome selection. The service at your table is also good, multiple times they pass by and check on you, refill drinks etc. The atmosphere is very nice and casual. A good place to hangout and eat lots and lots of food! Had a great birthday here and will be back again.

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    Jenny J.

    We stumbled on this place by mistake. We wanted to have some noodles, rice, dumplings and fruit for the Lunar New Year and happened to be close to this place. It was clean with fresh food. The service was very pleasant and helpful. So much to choose from. The desserts, fresh fruits and hibachi ingredients were impressive for a buffet. We will definitely be back again. There is a huge water feature in the front entrance and the prior seafood restaurant decor as mentioned in a previous review but it didn't seem humid to us, but can see when it's packed or in warmer months that might be an issue.

    Willie S.

    The experience was nice. The family showed up to try out a new dinner spot, and it was great. The food was warm and the environment was calm. The place was very clean.

    Tanya B.

    this place didn't really surprise me with food.. I love buffets and visit those a lot, but hibachi buffet didn't stand out. considering the size of place, I didn't get enough of choice, and almost no selection in sushi + chicken I was eating was impossible to eat, super dry, impossible to chew. I wouldn't go to this place, but my husband likes the food and personally for him, there is enough selection, I guess everyone has different taste. just try it for yourself and decide if you like hibachi buffet, or no

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    Irene E.

    Will return - my friend and I are up since 5:30 and done 1.2 miles open water swimming by 9:30 at Sand Key park. After the medal ceremony at 10:30, we're hungry ... thanks to my friend who picked this place! They have a main hall where the foods are. There is a smaller one at the back. The food is decent. I particularly enjoyed the green string beans! I think their cheese cream spinach - the spinach is bit sweet - my friend tried and said NO. Most serving staff are Chinese. They're cheerful and quick on their feet. They take Apple Pay - yup, forgot my wallet. Thank you! The waterfall by the entrance is nice.

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    Sofia B.

    The food selection was not very good about half the options of most these places..food was very average as well nothing stuck out , interior is kind of stange like a converted crab shack wait staff and service were fine, overpriced for what is is at over 50$ for 2 ... Not a Repeat

    Anne Marie B.

    Nice modern restaurant with a decent buffet every thing was refilled and tasty and clean although not everything was as hot as I expected I would return for lunch

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    Food not great. Pepsi taste funny for all members at table.would not repeat. Staff very friendly and attentive.

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    Great customer service. Staff is above and beyond , we had to leave as our child started acting up. They were very understanding. Thank you

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