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    Paradise Buffet

    3.2 (207 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Gaile C.

    For $15 for lunch it's a steal. Is it high end, no. Closer to a low end Souplantation (god I miss you!) but there's definitely something for everyone and with the right expectations you'll leave satisfied. Desserts and Mongolian Grill were the highlights.

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    Tammy C.

    Food is disgusting and cold, I would say the only good thing was the pizza lol and that tasted gross, the food is just sitting in warmers it crusts over

    Alma M.

    I was so happy when I found this buffet restaurant. After the pandemic there's not many buffets out here in San Diego. This has been my go to for the past year since I discovered it. The food is good, lots of variety, I really like their wok station it's my favorite! The price is great. Seniors get discounts, my parents are regulars there. They also provide you with a card to stamp your visits and you get a free visit to the buffet after your 10th purchase. Who does that! They're great! You gotta try this place.

    Essie K.

    Continuing our quest for buffet places in San Diego, we stopped by Paradise Buffet for dinner. Taking the good and bad, I felt our experience was average at best. The pros: - lots of different foos options: sushi, hot Asian foods, hot American foods, make your own stir fry noodles, a variety of desserts, soups, salads, and even a kid section with mac and cheese, pizza, corn, and garlic bread. - plenty of seats and we got seated immediately upon arrival at 7pm - food was being replenished throughout our visit - reasonable price for a buffet at $20 per person for dinner The cons: - the ambiance is depressing. It's dark and dim inside. - lack of customer service. Nobody greets you, workers do not engage when taking your plates away, and when you ask questions it seems like you're bothering them - the food was bland and uninspiring. It's edible but not something you would crave or go for another round - it's located in a very large and busy complex so keep in mind there's traffic coming in - soda machine lacked enough carbonation so the drinks were flat Not sure about this place yet. May need to try it again...

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    Michelle M.

    Affordable and family friendly Asian buffet for the whole family. In this economy, what more can you ask for? First off the food is okay. It's not the best but it does the trick to feed something for everyone. The reason for the good review is the hot and fresh Mongolian grill and sushi bar! Don't forget to tip them! The prices are already so low! Not to mention the fresh cotton candy for the kids. What else can you eat here? Sushi, desserts, and hot Asian food. Self serve food and drinks (extra price) ready for you and your family. Tip: Early bird special for seniors daily. See pricing

    Bunk food don't come here save your money

    food was trash. Fried rice undercooked still grainy Noodle super salty. Shrimp raw. I'm not being dramatic I ate a lil of everything and honestly won't be coming here again. Came because they had good reviews lol whoever eats here must not like great food. Don't come here save your money !!!!

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    2 years ago

    My husband and I have been in this place multiple times. Lots of variety of delicious food. Place is big and clean. Price is reasonable!

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    1 year ago

    the food is very good and the prices are very reasonable. i bring my family from out of town here and they also love coming here

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    Food was good. Not great but good. Floors were sticky due to customers I'm sure. Prices are great for what it is.

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    I love this place!! It's big, plenty of space and restrooms are clean and I love the grill is nice!!

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    Wow!! Food are great and fresh. Sushi selections are great as well! This place deserves a 5 stars!

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    3 years ago

    My mom and I enjoyed this place! I definitely got my moneys worth on that sushi bar and my mom loved the wok station.

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    Was informed by the manager that they do not cater to children with allergies nor do they care.

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    3 years ago

    Many choices! Has sushi rolls, pizza, lots of desserts! Fast and friendly service. Lots of seats. It was crowded but calm no disturbances!

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    3 years ago

    foods are fabulous!!!! I did went twice but I will go there again! I really enjoy it!

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    Good variety of food. Ham fried rice and orange chicken were really good. Cotton candy for kids was a plus.

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    Ask the Community - Paradise Buffet

    1: Is any of it organic? 2: Does the person who cooks on a big grill in the circle area use oil and if so what type?

    They use the oils you select. I recommend at least eight scoops of liquids to ensure flavor and cooking. I use garlic oil, chili oil, lemon juice etc. a couple scoops of each. There are several other liquids, soy, etc. I like mine seasoned… Read more

    Any coupons or discounts out there? (Some buffets offer Five Star rewards, but I don't see Paradise in the app.)

    Military and seniors is all I've found

    What's the difference in selections for lunch, dinner, and sunday?

    Friday dinner and Saturday dinner includes prime rib/steak.

    How much is your lunch amd dinner buffet?

    Anywhere from $14.99 to $19.99 plus tax and $2.99 per drink.

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    100s Seafood Grill Buffet

    100s Seafood Grill Buffet

    3.9
    (2.1k reviews)
    14.5 mi
    $$$
    Takes reservations
    All you can eat

    My huge family loves this place. When I ask them where they want to eat, it's here...EVERY DAY!!!…read more No joke. There's something for everyone! Oh we're out of town so we really go here everyday when visiting San Diego

    I took my kids there for a Wednesday dinner after visiting San Diego. We went right when they open…read moreat 4pm so there were literally no crowds. The ambiance is modern but it felt warm inside. For a buffet that needs cold food to be at the correct temperature, I do hope they lower the temperature for food safety concerns. We liked that it's very spacious inside with plenty booth seats. In terms of food, I chose this buffet specifically for their crab legs. Unfortunately, they were WAY too salty even though they look plump and fresh. I couldn't eat a lot because they were just too salty and blocked my appetite. What redeemed this place was the sashimi and poke station. They were freshly cut and with their sauce, they tasted so good. My son enjoyed eating them a lot too. Another star dish was their prime rib. We kept eating them because they were so tender. The Mongolian grill was good too but can be a bit salty too. I also enjoyed their beef tendon salad and they tasted really authentic Chinese. I was disappointed at their hot dish section because a lot of them were either too sugary or had too much cheese Mayo type of sauce that I couldn't taste what the actual seafood is. I just hope the kitchen could cut down on the amount of sugar and salt they use in their cooking so we can actually enjoy the original taste of the food themselves. Anyways, their clam chowder was delicious too. They earned the one more star because my son loved their strawberry icecream so much that he went to the station 3times! Overall, it was a nice dinner with family, especially when the kids loved eating the food. I would love to go back to try their lobster night next time.

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    Shrimp, oysters, lobster claws
    Shrimp, oysters, lobster claws
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    Interior
    Yellow tail for the win!

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    Tom Ham's Lighthouse

    Tom Ham's Lighthouse

    4.0
    (3.1k reviews)
    14.5 mi
    $$$

    Had such a great experience here! We made a reservation the night prior for 815 pm outdoors (they…read morehave heat lamps). Although we didn't quite make it for sunset, it was still a beautiful skyline view of SD. We started with the Chicken Lollipops and Roasted Corn and Asparagus Salad. I'm not a sauce person and at first, I was nervous it would be too much on the chicken, but it was perfect! Crunchy perfection and still hot. The salad was very refreshing and loved the small mozzarella balls in it. For entrees, we got the Beef Braised Short Ribs and Cioppino. Both were great sized portions! The short ribs were so tender, perfectly cooked and the truffle mash potatoes were divine! My husband loved the cioppino, delicious flavors, good amount of seafood. Easy and free parking, beautiful and huge restaurant! A lovely date night spot!

    Came for father's day after making reservations 3 days prior. When making these reservations I was…read moretold iver the phone that the fathers day brunch would be held all day. Upon areiving it had been over for an hour. I asked about this and explained my problem, to my surprise they told me it was my fault and that "brunch always ends at this time, you can come back for your dinner reservations!" I called later on the phone and brought this up, they assured me there was no way the person on the phone told me that, and offered zero apologies or recognition of my problem. Me and my dad are now searching for other options. Nice. They had this weird lady take my complaint call and say "my father died" when I explained the incident... Super duper weird.

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    Tom Ham's Lighthouse
    Bayside wedding venue. (ceremony site and 3 reception rooms available)
    Bayside wedding venue. (ceremony site and 3 reception rooms available)
    Tom Ham's Lighthouse

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    Kanpai BBQ & Shabu

    Kanpai BBQ & Shabu

    4.5
    (439 reviews)
    17.8 mi
    $$$
    All you can eat
    Large group friendly

    I can say this is my favorite bbq/shabu place in San Diego. Been here for more than a dozen times…read morenow. Our first few times that we went they didn't have the option of both at the same time, so you had to choose shabu or bbq. But now you're able to choose both for a bit higher price but nothing drastic and in my opinion is worth it. The establishment is nothing to wao about. Simple but very spacious and also clean. Parking is hit or miss. If you go after work hrs on the weekdays it's not too hard to find parking. Weekends for dinner is a different story but at least it is one of the few lots that you don't have to pay for parking on convoy. Now for the main reason I gave it a 5*. The meats on the bbq and shabu menu is not vast, a few options to pick from but it looks very fresh. Both sides have wagyu and prime meats but shabu side has lamb and fish also. Then you have 2 side or salad bars however you call them. They have different types of vegetables and noodles as well as seafoods. There is also canned sodas and 3 other types of drinks on the bbq side. And rice, soup and curry next to it. But I'm sure no one is there for the side characters but the chicken Karaage specially soy garlic.is really good so maybe give it a try. The servers are very friendly and fast at what they do. Oh and maybe save a little bit of room or like my wife and friends say the second stomach lol for some thrifty ice cream. Hope this is not too much to read, sorry.

    We came on a weeknight with a group of 4 and ordered the AYCE BBQ for $38. You can also order AYCE…read moreHot Pot or a combination. I really liked how the menu was small with only 10 meat options. The idea here is that they serve higher quality meats and this was true for the first few rounds. My favorite was the wagyu brisket. Sides are self serve, they were OK. Would have been nice to have the option for macaroni salad and kimchi that was more cleanly trimmed. The self serve drinks are a definite standout. It was so convenient to just grab the sodas and waters and milk teas ourselves. This offloaded cognitive load from our busy waiters so they could focus on bringing us lots of meat! I wish more KBBQ places would do this. It makes life easier for both customers and waiters in my opinion. The dessert was really cool they had Rite Aid Ice cream which was delicious and a nice finish. Service was standout here, friendly and attentive and we didn't feel rushed or ignored. They even replaced one of our fatty briskets at the end of the meal with a less fatty one at our request which was the first time I'd experienced this. Overall though the meat quality definitely dropped half way through our meal which is par for the course for AYCE. It was a fun experience and glad I got to try Kanpai!

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    Japanese Style BBQ
    Japanese Style BBQ
    Kanpai BBQ & Shabu
    Kanpai BBQ & Shabu

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    Sunrise Buffet

    Sunrise Buffet

    3.2
    (917 reviews)
    17.7 mi
    $$

    We came here with a big group because my parents wanted to try a buffet like the ones they used to…read morego to before 2019 (if you know...). Sunset Buffet on Convoy Blvd didn't disappoint. It was $25 per person for dinner (weekend price) and included one drink with one refill. The place is spacious and comfortable, and they had a good variety of food: Chinese dishes, seafood, sushi, soups, salads, and desserts. Overall, the service was good, the food was good and there wasn't anything bad to say.It was a nice experience for a big group and a solid buffet option in the area.

    Though I gave Sunrise Buffet three stars, it is only because I feel that it is "ok", per yelp's…read morescale. I can't say that I loved everything that I had here; however, there were plenty of really tasty gems that I had. More importantly, in our group of fifty people, we all left satisfied. For the purpose of feeding affordable, crowd-pleasing options for lunch for a large number of people, I think that this is a pretty reasonable option. Soup and salad were fine. I can't say that I'd personally recommend the seafood or sushi. Honey Chicken was also not great. But their rice was moist and perfect, their char siu and chicken teriyaki were inspired, and their fried foods were satisfying and filling without being greasy. Overall, it was a positive experience that does the job!

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    Plenty of meat selections consisting of fried chicken, kalbi ribs, steamed fish among others
    Plenty of meat selections consisting of fried chicken, kalbi ribs, steamed fish among others
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    I about the food of sunrise buffet ‍
    Chuck roast. This is NOT prime rib, but still good.

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    Chuck roast. This is NOT prime rib, but still good.
    Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet

    Jeong Won Korean BBQ Buffet

    4.0
    (1.3k reviews)
    18.6 mi
    $$$

    15+ visits and Jeong Korean Buffet on Convoy still sets the bar!…read more As always, the food and service at Jeong continues to surpass every other Korean Buffet in San Diego. If you want friendly service and affordable Korean BBQ, this is the place. With today's economy and grocery prices out of control, Jeong is a super deal. The meat alone from your first trip to the buffet is worth what you'd pay for a rack at the supermarket. All you can ear! I was just at my local produce store and the prices are ridiculous: a head of lettuce $4.95 each! fresh turmeric $6.95/lb. Compare your shopping list to what you get at Jeong and you'll see it's way more reasonable than cooking at home. Another example: Japchae, Korean glass noodles with vegetables. At Zion Market a small tray is $10.95. At Jeong, you can put that same amount on your plate and you've only used about a third of your all-you-can-eat meal price. Got it? Don't forget to price out the food choices. You'll find it's cheaper to eat at Jeong than to cook at home! Remember ALL YOU CAN EAT. Does not mean wasting the food. Be respectful and celebrate that we have a restaurant who are helping the community through our current crisis and every day struggle. Enjoy and be part of the Jeong Ohana...thank you Jeong Korean Buffet restaurant and it's owners! Godwin

    This Mom and Pop style restaurant has been in San Diego for many years. It's not a fancy Korean bbq…read moreplace and it's self serve AYCE. Their walls are displayed with eclectic signage with fun verbiage. They have high quality food and it's clean. $38 for dinner includes everything and non alcoholic beverages. The staff was super friendly and attentive. They asked us multiple times if we wanted our grill changed and if we needed anything. I love that we can just walk over to the raw food station, the banchan and sauce station and get what we need as we please. No waiting. My favorites were the marinaded wagyu, boneless short ribs, and their banchan. The meats were tender. My fam also enjoyed the lamb. I loved the banchan choices ... my favs were the steamed egg, jap chae, marinated tofu, and fresh kimchi. My kids like the unlimited soda too. LOL. Everything was delicious and it was an awesome experience.

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    Pork Belly, short ribs, miso soup and japchae.
    Pork Belly, short ribs, miso soup and japchae.
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