Highly recommend for a quick weekend buffet fix with pretty delicious food. The staff was very attentive. And the food was delicious. Highly recommend! read more

The short ribs are so good!!! I enjoyed it for my first time here!! Thriftys icecream as well! Game changer read more

Seaside Buffet - The food is pretty good!! The short ribs are fireee!! - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service! Food is delicious. Crew members are very nice and helpful. Had an amazing celebration for my mom and cousin's bday!

This buffet had a really good service. A lot of food choices to pick. And this is the first time I came to a buffet with a lot of desserts options. Definitely would come again. read more

Seaside Buffet - Seafood - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing service friendly staff. Great selection of food and desserts everything was fresh and warm. read more

Seaside Buffet - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

Been coming here for years and it never ceases to amaze me! Always good food and an awesome selection of food. They have frog legs to this good roast beef and everything in between. Their service is always good and very attentive. The ambiance of the restaurant is like any buffet and always cleanly. read more

Seaside Buffet - Roast beef - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

This place has Great food best customers service best place to have family gatherings read more

Seaside Buffet - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

Was excited for the hot crab but it was really flavorless, unsalted butter didn't save it. Overall the food was ok. The servers were really nice and quick tho, so feels wrong to give less than 4. Hope it was just a bad batch read more

Best buffet I had in a long time will be back great spot! Very clean great customer service and very many options to choose from, will accommodate the whole family! read more

Seaside Buffet - Restaurant - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

I was sure I reviewed Seaside Buffet before as I have eaten here several times. My experiences have been good although prices are a little higher than other buffets. The main reason I would justify is that the snow crab here is better than other places and tastes fresh, not waterlogged and overcooked. The Teppanyaki selection is not great because that station doubles as a noodle soup station but I did not see one person get noodle soup while I was here. Sushi also looks good but I didn't try it this trip. Service is a bit spotty and I had to grab a busboy to refill my drink. Because of the prices, the Sunday patrons here were about 1/2 of what I've seen on previous visits. The restaurant and restrooms were clean and the staff was clearing tables promptly. In the future I think I'll stick to weekday lunch visits which are a better value. read more

Seaside Buffet - Sample plate with Hibachi and Snow Crab - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food was good the crabs were the main objective but sushi took over. Our amazing server was on it! Busting her butt thank you so much. read more

Seaside Buffet - The sushi bar. - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

"This is the worst restaurant I've ever tried. The food tasted really bad, the bread was old, and it's definitely not worth the money. I do not recommend it to anyone." read more

Food, environment, service 10/10!!! This is my 3rd time coming and it's just my favorite buffet place to come for dinner. I mainly come for the crab legs but with the variety and amount of choices they provide I go home stuffed. Their entrees also change ever so slightly every time I came in so I get something different to try. The place doesn't seem to get overcrowded as well (even during a weekend) which works best for me bc other buffet places make me feel suffocated but this place gives me my space to enjoy. Really a great place to check out and their pricing is like the average AYCE maybe even a bit better bc they provide crab legs all week and a bunch other seafood option unlike some other places. read more

Seaside Buffet - Chocolate fountain!!! Crab legs!!!! OYSTERS?!? - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious crab and seafood buffet. As far as buffet crab legs go, these were great. There were two different options, chilled and steamed; both delicious. There was also another good variety of sea food and meats available as well as a fruit and salad bar with some warm side dishes. If you're looking for a nice quiet evening out, this isn't the place. It's pretty busy here, and lots of commotion. Service is good, and your table is cleared as you finish plates and drinks are kept full. This is a really good value for some good seafood. read more

food was very delicious and alot of variety! strawberry margarita was definitely a must have. service was nice and kept clean. read more

Seaside Buffet - ice cream bar and chocolate fountain - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

Went there yesterday for dinner (8/30/25). Food was horrible. Last time I went the fish was really good. All the food was old. Fish was dry, crab legs were very old, and there was nothing good to eat. Quality of all the food was just horrible, not sure why this is a 4 star resteraunt. $36 plus tip is too much for very low quality food. Will not be eating here again. read more

All the food has been sitting out for hours, everything is dry and nasty. Don't waste your money here. only positive are the waiters are nice read more

Everything was so good the food was amazing and the workers were so nice and helpful! 100% recommend!!!!

Yes,food is so delicious and costumer service is good. All kind of culture delicious all have it and 100 percent recommended this restaurant read more

Seaside Buffet - Family Funeral Gathering! - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

The seafood is very good. A lot of variety of food. I highly recommend this restaurant especially for parties. The staff are friendly, accommodating read more

Seaside Buffet - Family Funeral - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

Very expensive for the quality of food. Nothing was on point besides the SPICEY CHICKEN. The place smells bad at the sushi section, crablegs was old, alot of food was cold. I rate alot of BUFFET and this one did not meet my taste. It was great before the new Name. Restrooms need attention as well... read more

Food was really good, a variety of everything even for the little ones. Service was good too they are always paying attention to the customers and the vibes of the buffet is cool and chill, great song choices and fun movies. read more

The worst food ever i don't recommend it to anyone else the food was bad the smell bad very disappointed with this restaurant the quality was very poor the food was all cold read more

Amazing food! I would highly recommend and amazing customer service! Very nice and clean environment I would definitely come here again read more

Seaside Buffet - Some of their hot entrees - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

Really enjoyed and food and multiple options. The service was incredible, everyone really nice. Will forsure come back again. read more

Seaside Buffet - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

Savory and sweet! Embark on a journey where sophisticated dishes await you. I was impressed with the abundance of colors and fresh ingredients. The staff constantly checked the stations ensuring the dishes were full and ready to be enjoyed. I especially fancied the sushi assortments. From the garlic shrimp, mushrooms, crab fried rice to the crunchy asparagus--dishes were cooked with love and passion. I admired the s'mores station, chocolate fountain and ice cream options. The overall look and feel was professional. With crystal decor, candy glass jars, and a full bar, I highly recommend this fine establishment. read more

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Me and my daughter after visit experienced diarrhea and stomach pain... the food was horrible horrible... taste nothing but oil and salt... .... I will never go again. I hate myself when I think I went there. read more

Great food great service back in thanksgiving day ufff delicious price was worth the trip first time going there would like to visit soon .

I really like that you can buy platters here togo! It's great for if you are going to parties and need to bring food. They are also open everyday except for Tuesdays! But they are open most holidays too which I really appreciate. The people here are so nice. They have seafood, fresh Chinese food, great soups, and a lot of desserts. The inside is huge and there are over 200 seats so it's great for big parties. I also know that they are a family owned business so come support!! read more

What a great experience!! This a great spot if you're looking for fresh seafood and tasty Chinese food. They have great sushi and seafood as well. Love that the restaurant has so much space so it doesn't feel crowded! The people are so nice and when I came, it was pretty crazy but they still managed to be so friendly! read more

Love this place! Devil Dogs are lucky to have it across from their Area. Very clean very responsive and very respectful nothing like Rancho Pizza in El Cajon please never go there it's the worst. read more

This place was very average. Hit and miss on a lot of items. Wasn't fresh and we went at night and it was really dead. That is very worrisome for a buffet on a dinner night. I do feel a little bad since you can kind of see the stress on the workers and owners face during the night and how much food is going to waste but yea. It's was very hit and miss and some of the food has been sitting out for a while. read more

I strongly advise against patronizing this establishment. My wife and I experienced severe food poisoning, suffering from vomiting and intense abdominal pain throughout the night; we nearly sought emergency care. The buffet displayed signs of food spoilage, with items appearing to be several days old. I noted the poor condition of the raw oysters, crayfish (which appeared to be leftover), and dry chicken. We will not return under any circumstances. stay away!!!! read more

Directions & Parking: Heading west on Miramar, entrance is the first driveway after passing Clayton drive. Miss the driveway? You have 2 more driveways to enter. Miss those? You can turn right on Camino Ruiz and right into the next driveway. Miss those? You should probably order for delivery...lol j/k. We went on a Wednesday night around 530pm, and parking was plentiful In the dedicated parking lot In the good-sized strip mall. Food: *FYI, I have a peanut and seafood allergy, so I can't speak to the seafood side*. BUT, they did have a good assortment of food that I could eat. First impressions were that the food didn't look all that fresh, but that changed once I saw a manager-of-sorts doing rounds and making sure there was plenty of stock. What I ate: Hot & Sour Soup - I'd say just a couple steps below the best I've had, but it was good. Skip the crunchy noodle strips because they were stale. Chicken Broccoli - Good flavor, broccoli had pale color in some areas which suggests they're not very fresh. Bokchoy sautéed in garlic - also didn't look fresh, but flavor and taste good Korean Short Ribs - couple steps below best I've had, and not as tender, but good enough. French fries - hot and crispy Fried Chicken Wings - hot, crispy and OH SO DELICIOUS! *Warning* When I went for seconds, I noticed they placed them in the same pan as what seemed to be fried fish pieces. I didn't get a reaction though, so I went for thirds...even fourths! Mongolian Beef - tasted like the Korean short ribs and not as mongolianey as I'm used to. Beef was also kinda chewy. Nice to try, but would pass next time. Rice - fluffy and fragrant located in large rice cooker. Smores - Yes, you read right! There was a s'mores bar and a sterno looking deal (chaffing fuel) where you'd heat up the marshmallows. I was concerned there'd be a taste from the chaffing fuel, but didn't taste anything. Kinda difficult to toast marshmallows without going closer to flame and inadvertently lighting and burning marshmallow. Ice Cream - comes from Thrifty! Flavors ranging from chocolate malted crunch, to coconut pineapple, to sorbet! Chocolate fountain - my kid loved it and marshmallows were fresh. Service and ambiance: very polite and friendly staff And were attentive to our dirty plates and anything else we needed. Very clean and modern looking from outside to inside. Too clean, that we can smell the cleaner while eating. Definitely doesn't help with keeping appetite, but wasn't a deal breaker. Overall: Would definitely recommend this place and go back again when we have the chance. I would guess that this place gets very busy on the weekends considering it's only one of few buffets around the area. read more

For $16.99 I can't be mad LOL If you've never been here, I would recommend another buffet other than this one It's a solid place if you're in the area, eat a lot and are trying not to spend $30 for buffet style meal. They had disposable plates, cups, and cutlery. Their sashimi and shrimp smelled extra fishy. They also had a big loaf of luncheon meat or spam that you can cut and serve yourself the only think I didn't hate was their fried chicken and baked imitation crab with celery and cheese/Mayo. I did give this place a chance and tried a lot of the food, but I will not be coming back read more

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The food here is so delicious. I'm here with a party or four and was telling them I'm so happy right now. This is are new favorite spot to eat at. They also have great customer service. read more

Seaside Buffet - They grill fresh meats. :-) - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

I haven't been to a buffet since I was young, and it was so nostalgic and the food was great! This is the place to go if you love seafood, so many different options but my favorite station was the teppanyaki! They also have fun deserts like a chocolate fountain and s'mores. It was fun getting different types of food each round and I definitely left very full. The staff was very kind and quick with clearing plates! The place has lots and lots of seating, could be perfect for events. read more

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amazing service theyre so kind and attentive. theyre great with keeping the buffet line clean and full. my go to buffet even though i live 30 min away. always worth the drive ngl read more

Seaside Buffet - chocolate ice cream and chocolate from chocolate fountain 3 - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

Came yesterday with my family after a funeral service. Food is actually decent for a buffet but I worry about the cleanliness after my son was getting food at the teppanyaki area. the employee who was cooking my son's food dropped his cooking utensil on the floor and proceeded to cook his food with the same utensil that he dropped. Everyone around him couldn't believe that he didn't even change his cooking utensil. My son had to tell the employee to change out the cooking utensil and that he wanted new food. Also, the chicken wings weren't even cooked well and were still bloody. read more

Seaside Buffet - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California

First timers here at Seaside Buffet and it did not dissapoint! The selection and variety of food both bountiful and equally delicious. Service was excellent as well with our host tending to every need, even offering to replenish food items that may not have been stocked. We will definitely be coming back and bringing friends and family along! read more

Seaside Buffet - Buffet options - Buffets Near Me - San Diego, California