We went here last week, and for a buffet, we were honestly really impressed! The price was very…read morereasonable considering the variety and quality of food they offered. One of the biggest highlights for us was the lobster, which is available on Thursdays only. They also had chilled snow crab legs and cold lobster claws, which was a nice surprise and definitely made the buffet feel like a great value for the price. Aside from the seafood, they had a huge selection of the usual buffet favorites, including sushi, shrimp, different hot dishes, sides, desserts, and so many other choices that it would be impossible to list everything. There was definitely something for everyone, and we had no problem finding plenty of things we enjoyed. The food selection was good, there were plenty of seafood options, and we felt like we definitely got our money's worth. If you're a seafood lover, I would recommend checking them out on a Thursday so you can take advantage of the lobster. Overall, we had a really enjoyable experience. For the price, variety, and amount of seafood offered, we would definitely come back and eat here again!

I recently went here with my brother for his birthday. It is…read moreoverpriced for what it is and I did not find anything that really tasted great to me, nor did my brother, including the deserts and grill. A day or two later I took him to Great Plaza buffet in PB, which is HALF the price and includes a tepenyaky grill ( same thing as Mongolian grill) with desert and real ice cream. I must admit that I have been going to Great PLaza for many years and it is my most favorite and best value buffet in ALL of San Diego.

the food is good and the price is not bad at all, there's a lot of options and the sweets are…read moreawesome

Pricing is spectacular for what awaits you once you pass the cashier/hostess…read more I went with a large group around the holidays. I was pleasantly surprised by the quantity of items that awaited us. The salad station had a few exotic fruits that were a delight to taste? There were 4 stations with hot items, a dessert bar, ice cream, soft drinks station, and a teppanyaki style station with lots of fresh raw items and sauce to create the perfect on demand dish!! There was something for everyone, even the pickiest eater.

We used to come to Seaside Buffet pretty often because we really liked the frog legs here. They fry…read morethem very well , the meat is juicy, not dry, and not overly salty. Later, they changed the frog legs to weekends only, so we haven't been coming as often as we used to. Since it's an Asian buffet, there are plenty of Asian dishes to choose from. The udon soup wasn't very impressive to me, but honestly, we mainly come here for the frog legs, so we usually don't eat too many of the other dishes. The staff are quick and hardworking, but it seems like they could use a few more people. Sometimes when we need something, we almost feel bad asking because everyone looks so busy. The restaurant itself is spacious and clean. Parking is also easy, and the parking lot doesn't have too many speed bumps, which is a nice little bonus.

The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. There was a great variety of seafood,…read moreAsian dishes, meats, vegetables, and desserts. Everything I tried tasted flavorful and well prepared. The buffet was constantly refilled, so the food stayed fresh and warm. The staff were friendly and attentive. They quickly cleared our plates and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The atmosphere was relaxing and perfect for enjoying dinner with family or friends. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Seaside Buffet. The food, service, and atmosphere were excellent, and I will definitely come back again.

Been here multiple times already. On the weekend is super packed but that's where more good food is…read moreout , on the week days less people and still a good selection of food. When we are in the mood to eat in a Chinese buffet this is where we usually stop by. Easy to find parking , they have Mongolian BBQ, a great selection of seafood, and good space inside, plenty of tables, and most of all our table is always clean , the staff is always around to pick up our done plates. Just the bathroom needs to get checked often; it's a mess specially on the weekends.

It's not as expensive as other asian buffets in San Diego, but you get what you pay for. It's okay…read more Not something I would go out of my way for though. If I'm in the area and someone else is paying, sure let's go.

To start off, coming here I already had low expectations. You guys have to understand there is no…read moremixed food buffets out here in San Diego anymore. Especially now that Barona is gone! This place reminds me of hometown buffet but just a tad bit better. For the amount of money it cost it ain't all that bad!! I enjoyed the Mongolian beef station and the sushi bar for sure and the grilled chicken as well that they make right there in front of you on the grill. I was a little skeptical to try the sushi section at first but glad that they roll it in front of everyone. As far as dessert goes, I only tried the brownies which tasted great and chocolate chip cookies which were average. Don't come here and expect to get Las Vegas type of buffet. You definitely get "good average food" for a great price especially during lunch time hours. A little over $35 for 2 people for lunch for a full buffet. Employees were great to me for the most part!

Yesterday, August 3, 2026, I visited this buffet for the first time after being invited by my…read moreelderly parents and several of their friends, who are all in their late 70s and have spoken highly of this restaurant over the years. We were celebrating my mother's birthday and arrived around 2:29 PM. The restaurant was busy with many senior customers, the buffet offered a wide variety of food, and it seemed like it would be a wonderful afternoon. Unfortunately, our experience took a very upsetting turn. While we were eating, a manager or owner approached our table and, in a loud voice, accused my elderly mother of serving herself lemonade from the beverage machine without paying. My mother calmly explained that she had only filled her cup with water and squeezed fresh lemon slices into it. Instead of quietly resolving the misunderstanding, the manager brought over cups containing lemonade and continued insisting that my mother had taken lemonade from the machine. This created an embarrassing scene in front of our entire table and nearby guests. I respectfully asked if we could step aside and discuss the matter privately, explaining that we were not trying to take anything without paying. I also mentioned that my parents are longtime customers and that this was my first visit. Unfortunately, the conversation remained confrontational, and I left feeling that the situation could have been handled with much more professionalism and compassion. The experience was especially difficult because my parents are elderly. My 87-year-old father became extremely distressed, and what should have been a joyful birthday celebration for my mother turned into an uncomfortable and embarrassing experience for everyone at our table. The buffet offers plenty of food choices, but after being publicly confronted and embarrassed, it's hard to enjoy a meal. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant. Every customer deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, especially senior citizens. If there is ever a concern, it should be addressed discreetly and professionally rather than through a public accusation. I sincerely hope management reflects on how situations like this are handled in the future so that no other family has to experience what ours did.

My family has been missing out on this yummy goodness at Natsumi Sushi & Seafood Buffet…read more It was our first time here and we didn't even get to try everything they offer because it's so many food options! From Raw Sushi, Speciality Rolls, Baked Salmon, Crab Legs, Garlic Shrimp, Chicken Wings, Orange Chicken, Oysters, Soups, Fresh Fruit, Desserts to so much more. They even had a Chocolate Fountain. We ate until our heart was content and that still wasn't everything. The service here is spot on and they are on it. Water constantly getting refilled, empty plate gone quickly and or quick assistance when need something. Although I told the furniture was a little outdated, everything was super cleaned which is what you want to see in a buffet restaurant with many people touching everything. It was an awesome experience and we can not wait to go back.

There was a nice variety of seafood, sushi, hot dishes, and desserts, so the selection looked…read morepromising. Unfortunately, the quality didn't really match the presentation. The sushi and sashimi were just okay, but the octopus was very chewy and difficult to eat. The scallops were disappointing as well, and even the shrimp didn't have much flavor. The cooked tuna was probably the highlight of the meal--it was one of the few things I actually enjoyed. Overall, it wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't memorable. For me, it was an average experience, and I don't think I'd be in a hurry to come back. Another disappointment was the restroom. The cleanliness was extremely poor, and it was very unpleasant to use. I couldn't even stay there and had to find a restroom somewhere else. This definitely needs improvement.

Waitress (Alexis), thank you for being great. You made our first experience great. Can't wait to…read moretry brunch next.

Booked this for my mom's birthday dinner. Neither of us had been to Tom's in several decades. The…read morereservation process and changes were easy and they were very accommodating. We arrived to lots of parking and were greeted instantly. Our server was so funny and extremely attentive. He got drinks out to us in a timely fashion even with the number of other tables and guests. The food came out and was perfectly plated and we all tucked heartily into our entrees. My only complaint was the potatoes in the August entree of the month the sea bass were undercooked. The flavour and the cook on the sea bass were exquisite. They brought out a delicious birthday brownie topped with ice cream and sprinkles that all 12 of us sampled. Mom had a wonderful birthday celebration so I'm happy. Thank you, Tom's, for making the evening special!

This was my second time coming here. This time I brought my wife's family for my birthday. They are…read moreFilipino and really wanted to try it. Everyone enjoyed it. Obviously there were things they have had differently or things they wished were served, but overall everyone was happy. The food was hot and delicious just like last time. I was happy to see they had different dishes this time around too. Although I enjoyed everything from last time, it was nice to try some new stuff too. The place was slam packed. Multiple birthday parties going on, so the atmosphere was very alive with conversation. It was like one big family picnic in there. Initially, they could not find my reservation, but they found it and accommodated us with a table right away and even threw in a Halo Halo for my birthday. The hostess was really nice and jovial. With the amount of people in there it got really warm and unfortunately with the door swinging open over and over there were flies, but there isn't much they could do to prevent that.

Surprised there was no long line outside since today was the Sunday brunch and read from other…read morereviewers to come prepared to wait. Upon walking up to the door, we noticed the closed sign but there was some tables filled already. Asked the young man if they were open or had a private party, he didn't even realize the closed sign was still on. He asked if we had reservations, we did not then he told us to wait outside to be called on, there were tons of empty clean tables, but we didn't argue. As soon as we stepped outside, before I could sit down we got called right back in by the other lady to come inside. Okay. Weird quick game of musical chairs lol. She explained to us how it goes. Drinks on this side of the room. Food on that side. Check. First plate: garlic fried rice (Sinangag), fried eggs, longoniza, Filipino spaghetti, lechon, and a bowl of arroz caldo. Also grabbed two cups, one for water the other for what the waitress said was mango ice tea (spoiler alert: no mangoes were hurt in the process of making this ice tea). Second plate: watermelon and pineapple slices, menudo, kare kare, ube pancake. First the sinangag tasted like it's been left out too long even though it was just brought out. Lots of hard pieces of rice. I decided to not finish it. Next, the fried eggs and longaniza. Fried eggs felt too rubbery for maybe just me. And the longaniza didn't taste anything like longaniza. No spices no garlic. Just a basic sweet hot dog. Maybe I'm wrong and it's just a hot dog. I can say the Filipino spaghetti did taste somewhat like actual Filipino spaghetti, sweet. But not too sweet but also didn't see any hot dogs in there! Now the lechon. Tasted exactly like fried pork. That has zero spices and kinda been out for a while. The arroz caldo had some shreds of chicken I think but I had to fetch for it in the pot. Unfortunately there's no boiled eggs to add but you can add everything else to it like the fried garlic, spring onions lemon etc. Now the drinks. What's up with the non mango mango iced tea? It just tasted like iced tea and if I was told that id be okay. But I love mango drinks and was looking forward to it. The water is the only thing I could say I wasn't disappointed with and only if I didn't have to get it myself I guess would be the only downside lol. I did try to get a second plate. Consisted of some watermelon slices and pineapple slices, menudo and kare kare with white rice. The kare kare and menudo did look like what they were called and that is about it in comparison to what I've had in the past. The menudo had no tomato paste taste to it and was rather bland and the kare kare was also bland. Their kare kare sauce was very watery, missing the thick savory peanut buttery taste. And unfortunately, it was the watermelon slices that made me quit and lose my appetite. It had a weird rotten taste to it. I almost had to vomit. First I thought it was soaked in something maybe vinegar, or I dunno. But I just could not eat anything else. I hope today was just an off day and the food is better. Unfortunately, I doubt I'll ever come back or even recommend my friend or family to come eat here.

Service was amazing and food is so good we enjoyed our dinner !!! We will definitely come this…read moreplace again

We've been here many times, so this is just an update to what I've written in the past. They still…read morehave amazing service and great quality ingredients. They still offer BBQ or shabu, but now you no longer have to choose just 1. Some tables now have bot grill and burners for parties that cannot agree on BBQ or shabu. Even though the weather has been so hot lately, I wanted some soup, but I also didn't want to miss out on BBQ with my family. I was also very hungry because I skipped lunch. I told my husband what I wanted and he said we're going to Kanpai. We arrived just after they opened and before the crowd. We were seated in the BBQ room, but our table had burners for shabu. Bonus: our server pointed a big fan directly at us because it was hot. This was my first time having shabu at Kanpai. All of the shabu pots are smaller, but come with a divider if you want 2 broths. I just had both of mine filled with tonkatsu bone broth. I got to enjoy my fill of shabu and bbq off of the grill. The seafood was excellent in the broth, and my favorite on the grill was the steak cubes. I also made sure to get a little taste of the beef curry, and we ordered chicken karage (which is excellent in the curry as well. Don't forget to leave room for dessert! And don't forget that non-alcoholic drinks are included with your meal. My husband discovered the fruit tea and switches between it and the milk tea. It was another filling and satisfying meal at Kanpai.

Very similar to a Pan Asia in San Marcos and less expensive. Sushi has more flavor and bite. Hot…read morefoods were good especially the coconut shrimp and chicken wings! Loved the soft serve ice cream. Service was ok, wish my water glass was filled more often. Clean and not cramped. Will be back with our teenage son! PS - Parking spots are tiny.mm

Not a bad price, selection is pretty good…read more What's really good: Fried chicken wings (huge, juicy, hot and crispy) Stir-fried shrimp with cabbage Beef with mushrooms Fried plantains Sesame balls Good: Mussels Honey walnut shrimps (didn't see any walnuts though) Honey chicken Mehhhh: Teriyaki chicken Sushi