Jasmine Buffet

Everything is super fresh and delicious. Our favorite place to go. The salmon, sushi and Hibachi…read moregrill are my favorite. When family comes to visit that's the place they always claim to go. The stuff is very friendly . If you are looking for a nice place with great interior, great food and a ton of varieties on different dishes, this is the place to go.

5/5 Blossom Buffet…read morewas a great experience! The food was flavorful, fresh, and had plenty of variety . The ambiance was welcoming and comfortable , and the service was friendly and attentive! Great spot for enjoying a meal with family or friends. Definitely worth a visit!

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Forest Buffet

3.5(24 reviews)

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We visited Forest Buffet for the first time since it was renamed (and remodelled) for Eastern…read moreBuffet & were very impressed with the new layout (perhaps the same owners as Blossom Buffet on Sunset Blvd in West Columbia perchance, as the layout is eerily similar?). As for the quality & variety of food dishes available, whilst it is an improvement on Eastern Buffet's offerings, it falls way short of the excellent selection offered at the aforementioned Blossom Buffet. We will not return - we would rather take the 20 minute drive to Blossom!

This was the best Chinese buffet around. The selections were bountiful. They even had delicious…read morefrog legs, coconut shrimp, and oysters. I was quite impressed with their old school creamy jello desserts, just like my Grandma used to make. My favorite part was the made to order stir fry. I did shrimp, mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts and noodles. It came out amazingly delicious. The set up and decor was very nice. Last, but not least, our waitress was quick to pick up our empty plates. I'd definitely go again to enjoy more of the buffet that I didn't have the chance to partake of.

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Flaming Grill & Supreme Buffet

2.6(182 reviews)

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DONT NOT COME HERE!!! It is over priced and the food is trash I literally had to spit out my food…read more All that I liked was the ice cream and the jello everything else was stale and or had no taste to it. I fear the prices need to be lower or the food needs to be edible!! Somehow they even made French fries taste none edible. Do not waste your money. None the less it doesn't help you have workers watching you eat right behind you. Let's not forget the dirty looks we received while being watched eating from behind.

We passed by here and randomly picked a buffet. We were very lucky to find this buffet. The food…read morewas very fresh, there was a lot of seafood, and the price was also very reasonable, $23.99, including snow crab legs and Vietnamese noodles!

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Doc's Barbeque and Southern Buffet

4.0(101 reviews)

7.8 mi

BBQ Buffet!? Doc's…read moreBBQ is a must stop for anyone that's into BBQ with a big appetite. The setup here is buffet style all you can eat BBQ and side. YES! All you can eat. What an amazing concept. I can say that the food quality is pretty awesome especially considering the buffet style restaurant. I've been twice now and both times the food was awesome and they don't pull back on anything here. The only issue is they do have some weird hours but for what you get and how they do things it's totally worth a trip during lunch. I highly recommend hitting this spot if you're a fan of BBQ and have ever felt like you didn't here get enough of your favorite BBQ dishes.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 9 Overall: 7 I first came to Doc's back in summer of 2023 because I wanted to pig out on southern comfort food. Well, at $14.50 back then for the buffet, I thought I was in heaven. A huge array of choices that will induce the heart attack I was looking for. Price has obviously gone up a tick, but it's still a great deal imho. Since the restaurant was super busy, everything felt extremely fresh. As for mains, I guess I enjoyed the fried chicken a lot since I keep refilling ny plate with it. I also tried a little bit of everything else, including the bbq pulled pork, fried catfish nuggets, and meatloaf (Tuesday special). They were all good. As for sides, there were plenty to choose from. All the southern staples are here, like mac & cheese, collard greens, coleslaw, potato salad, hush puppies, etc. Don't forget to get some desserts too. I like their peach cobbler. A place like this can only survive in the south. I wish we had something remotely resembling Doc's back in NYC, but it'll never work. I'll just have to visit the south more often for gems like these.

Doc 's Homemade Banana Pudding Peach Cobbler

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Magnolia Buffet

3.6(91 reviews)

4.6 mi

Our ROMEO group of 10 were here today. First visit since it's been called Magnolia's. I think the…read moreprice was somewhere around $17.50 or so and they offer a discount for seniors over 65. I see they add a gratuity automatically if you have more than 5 people sitting in one section. Thought that was a bit unusual but since it's a buffet maybe that's normal. The guys all had different things. The General Tso's chicken was deemed good, lots of items to choose from. I tried the chicken wings (just so-so), but nothing to write home about. I also tried some type of meat that looked good (almost like a beef stew) but it was ice cold. Terrible. Sample the fried fish filets and they were good. A bunch of us tried various sushi rolls and found them good, along with clams and mussels. There was something for everyone. The dessert had some vanilla pudding ( I think the guys thought it was a banana pudding), and to me it just looked like plain vanilla pudding with some wafers on the side. I passed on that. Quite a few had some of the mixed softserve ice cream and liked it. Three or four ordered from the "Make to order meals" where you select your meats, rice or noodles, and they prepare it for you. Overall it was a good experience. Average rating was a 4.1 for the group.

Visit Magnolia buffet restaurant today located at 10052 Two Notch Road Columbia South Carolina…read more29223. I was treated in a very rude and disrespectful way. I asked the cashier for my receipt and she threw it at me, rolled her eyes. When it was brought to her attention, what she just did. She decided to roll her eyes again. And walk away. That is extremely disrespectful, and at that point I request my money back and left that location. I refuse to spend money at Magnolia Buffet Restaurant or any other place of business that treats their customer in that manner.

Mix of different foods from the buffet

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Carolina Buffet

4.4(109 reviews)

12.1 mi

They are still 'All you can eat' but they've started cheaping out on the menu…read more No more MEATLOAF, no BEEF of any kind! Many old favorites like Corn Pudding are gone. There is NO ONLINE MENU except for picture cards that are literally YEARS out of date.

My first time here today. Great southern food!!!! You really can't go wrong here if you want to…read morechoose from a big buffet line, including a salad bar and deserts. Very clean, super nice employees working hard at their jobs. Perfect atmosphere with great air conditioning!

Entrance and where you pay before heading to the buffet

Hours of Carolina Buffet

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Mens restroom

Harbor Inn Seafood Restaurant

3.5(123 reviews)

0.2 mi

Ill give em 5 stars for service, quality, freshness, and flavor…read more...... but the restaurant itself needs a deep cleaning!! The windows/ sills have ketchup and grease all over them, and the s/p shakers are greasy! came in and we enjoyed a nice dinner!! Cold beers, and fresh, hot, flavorful food!! super fresh oysters!! fresh salads, hot and well cooked food! everyone ate, and nobody complained!! and the music was on point, a 90s throwback!!

Ate here for the second time and the food was delicious as usual. I'd like more seasoning besides…read moresalt/pepper on the fish but other than that, I was pleased. The service was on point too

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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

2.3(73 reviews)

3.5 mi

Golden Corral located in Forest Acres, the only one in Columbia…read more Comparing this location to the one in Florence we always frequented I hoped to see some differences, but it was about the same. There are two sides for dining left or right and there's not much difference maybe more booths. I was disappointed to see the food zones were the same mostly identical so the menu must be set chain-wide. The food quality is serviceable it's not prime rib but the prices aren't either. $17.49 sounds reasonable but where they get you is $3.79 per drink plus tax then your sitting right under $50. I'm not a buffet person but come here to appease my wife. I think there is value in the Weigh & Pay take-out system. Unfortunately there is only 1 Golden Corral in all of Columbia and it is across town, not worth the drive for us.

Food was bland. I had to add salt. Since it is a buffet, they do as little as possible to the…read morefood. I was not expecting to pay near $50 for two people. I personally do not think it is worth the price. The bathroom is small with very little privacy. They were not very clean. I will only go back if people I am visiting want to go there. A regular restaurant is about the same price just not the endless food.

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Palmetto Pig Bar-B-Q Restaurant

4.0(156 reviews)

7.6 mi

Great barbecue, fried chicken, sides (especially the macaroni and cheese), great peach cobbler. I'm…read morenot always a fan of buffets, but the proprietors here limit the number of offerings, so the quality doesn't suffer. Hands down my favorite barbecue in Columbia.

Everything was good fresh reasonable price good customer service chopped barbecue rice, string…read morebeans, fried chicken, macaroni, and hush puppies, and it was delicious

Pulled pork sandwich

Pulled pork sandwich with mustard

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Preston's at Noon

4.0(2 reviews)

6.8 mi

The selection is always towards a Southern bias, but everyday there's a new selection of main…read moreentrees and grill items with the usual salad bar option as well.

I have been here twice when my children have been touring USC as admitted students. The food is…read morealways so delicious. It is not fast food. Rather it is home cooked food. Buffet style and all you can eat. The workers are so friendly and sweet. Real home cooking with southern hospitality!

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Jasmine S.

Elite 25

2 years ago

The service at Jasmine's Buffet is attentive without being intrusive. The staff is friendly and efficient, ensuring that the dining area is clean and well-stocked. They are quick to clear away empty plates and refill beverages, contributing to a seamless dining experience. Overall, Jasmine's Buffet in Columbia, SC, is a delightful dining destination that caters to various tastes and preferences. Whether you're in the mood for comfort food or an eclectic mix of international flavors, this buffet delivers on all fronts. If you're looking for a satisfying meal where you can explore different culinary offerings in a welcoming atmosphere, Jasmine's is definitely worth a visit. Don't forget to save some room for dessert - the selection is as delicious as it is varied! read more

Eaton O.

13 years ago

Higher priced - average taste - I had to draw the line when they started mixing the whiting(fake crab) and vegetables in with the small boiled shrimp. Pretty much an array of fried foods, mostly chicken, not always warm or fresh. Happy China is better....drive a few more miles..... I guess for Two Notch, bout par.... not saying much. Save some money and go to Egg Roll Express up Decker...TO GO. read more

Robin B.

9 years ago

Yes, it's a buffet, but they also have a menu that you an order from. Vegetarians and vegans: Vegetable fried rice is available, and they honor requests for no egg or MSG. I also had tofu added to mine, and the meal was quite nice! I have been a couple of times. The lines can be long, but I also didn't hear any complaints from or among any of the customers. read more

Syrena C.

9 years ago

The buffet was great. Don't eat the sushi, I was sick as ever the next day. The service could have been better.

Tosha C.

8 years ago

I'm not impressed with it, the staff is rude, the rice taste pretty good but it's not worth the price

Brett M.

2 years ago

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J R.

10 years ago

The food here was pretty good and fresh. The selection was nice along with the service

Cj W.

8 years ago

The food has no flavor, just blandddddd!!!

Elaine W.

8 years ago

Below average on food and service.

Stephanie M.

13 years ago

Great food

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