I was driving through Madison around lunchtime. I saw several restaurants. This was the only one…read morecompletely surrounded by vehicles. They were even parking across the street. So I had to check it out. There are three separate seating areas. Plenty of tables and booths. It's like a lot of other buffets: you seat yourself and serve yourself everything except your drink. You pay at the register when you leave ($15). You can get food to go as well and they will weigh your container. The buffet itself is pretty small but has everything you'd want: grilled chicken, fried chicken, fish, chicken dumplings, mashed potatoes, beans, corn bread, etc. There is a separate salad buffet and dessert buffet. Service was friendly and efficient. Paying was quick and easy. Bathrooms were clean. And did I mention the fried chicken was perfect and the cobbler outstanding?

I don't know exactly how long O'Neal's has been around but I'd say a mighty long time. The building…read moreis plenty worn around the edges, booths have certainly seen better days, but country humor and hospitality abound. They sell seasonal produce from behind the front counter as well. Everyone is super-nice though you won't normally need much interaction with the waitstaff: you just say what you want to drink, they bring it to you, and you go get your buffet. I don't know if there is also a kitchen menu to order or not, but everyone goes for the buffet--that's clear. The menu changes daily and is written very neatly up on a small chalk board in the front however it's going to be country cookin' at it finest regardless. Saturday night is apparently the fish fry: they had a variety of fried seafood plus a shrimp scampi and fried chicken--also ribs I believe. They apparently always have fried chicken and it's very good fried chicken, too--not the very best I've ever had, but quite good. Of what they had on Saturday night that was good--beyond the fried chicken--I'm a fan of the mac'n'cheese (very good), butter beans, fried mullet (local I would bet, tasted very fresh), coleslaw, and hush puppies. The fried shrimp and shrimp scampi on the other hand seemed to be from frozen and not very good, overcooked. Crayfish were ok. Sweet potato casserole was bland--I've had much better. They fixed four or five cobblers and those I tried were pretty good--apple, peach, and a bread pudding-like one with blueberries. It's not quite five-star but it's an experience at a good price and overall good food. I'd be curious to try the lunch buffet--I kind of felt they were just trying too hard at the Saturday dinner and had a bit too much out to have quality the highest across the board. Still for $17 including your drink you cannot beat an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring very good fried chicken and the other fixin's plus fried mullet--I mean, forget all the other main dishes, that's plenty and a deal at that price. Certainly worth checking out if in Madison.

Now that's some good eating right there, I tell ya. Simple southern cooking like mamas, grandmas,…read moreaunts and all kinds of kinfolk and friends put on the table and we dig into with gusto. Fried chicken was that simple salt/pepper, flour and fry chicken. Nice crust and tasty moist meat. Macaroni and cheese was about as close to the way my mother used to make it and I enjoyed every bite. A little creaminess with chunks of melted cheddar mixed in. My only complaint would be that the cheese on top was not browned enough for my personal taste. The black eyed peas had onion in them so my wife had to work around the onion but I enjoyed that onion flavor. The peach cobbler was the good stuff and my wife even had some and really enjoyed it. That qualifies as high praise from the picky eater. Now we have to talk about their thin delicate "cornbread". It's so thin it will break into pieces when you pick it up. I suspect this was developed by someone who's favorite part of cornbread is the crusty edges. For those who agree, this paper thin delicacy will be addictive. I know I had plenty and had to resist going back for more. The outside and inside are pretty simple. It is a buffet with multiple meat, vegetable and dessert choices. The service was good. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. The price is good for the delicious food. We will be stopping here pretty regularly now for lunch when we are running up and down US 19. So glad we found them.

I started out eating on Fridays for the seafood it was great the first time I paid $14.99 for a…read morecarryout the second time I paid $16.99 the third time I paid $34.99 for the same thing I would not be going back and I have not went back because I do not like how I was treated Debbie they changed their prices with carryout trays so therefore this is one customer that would not be going I rather go out of town to eat seafood

We were going to our son in Fla and saw this place on Yelp. Very good food. Will definitely stop…read moreagain dessert having peach cobbler and ice cream. They are opened till 2:30 Looks like they are closed on the Saturday and Sunday

I have never been a fan of buffets, but holy moly! Not only is it clean, but fresh! Friday's they…read morehave fried chicken, baked chicken, fried fish, and best of all rutabaga's! My husband and I love going here on Fridays.

This is really old Florida in a nice way. Nothing fancy. Good food. My only problem was what was on…read morethe buffet wasn't hot. However, they did offer to warm it up in the microwave which I took advantage of. And that turned out nice can't be the price.

I am not a Buffet person at ALL! However, after church we stumbled across this place up in Adel we…read morelive in Valdosta. They did have a menu on top of the buffet. The buffet looked well kept and fresh so we gave it a shot. The food was AMAZING! My husband said its the best fried chicken he's ever had. I dont typically eat fried chicken and I was blown away how juicy it was. The chicken n dumplings so yummy! All the veggies were homemade - lima beans, creamed corn, cabbage, fried okra, etc plus salad bar. My husband said the homemade banana pudding was delicious! The staff and owners were super welcoming! This is 3rd generation owned. And get this $12 for buffet, drink & dessert! We will DEFINITELY be returning! Side note: on yelp it says no credit cards which is untrue they do accepted credit cards.

Service was amazing despite all the other reviews sweet tea amazing the food was quite alright not…read moreto shabby all u needed was hot sauce I never needed to ask for a refill all I did was look away and it was right there I was pretty skeptical at first when I walked through the door but the chicken is very juicy it had a ton of flavor and they had a ton of options for the salad bar and deserts

This has got to be the absolute worst smorgasbord , I've ever encountered in my seventy years …read more They took the smorgasbord down before we could go back for anything and didn't tell us they were taking down the smorgasbord . Wouldn't go back here if you have it to me for free ... 3 ppl for 50 dollars . Never again !

We go for lunch here very often. Clean with friendly staff. The food is always fresh and mostly…read morevery hot in temperature. Usual Asian food with hibachi section and sushi, small salad and dessert bar. Lunch is very tasty with both mild and spicy options. Also available is fried chicken, chicken tenders, ribs, salmon/tilapia and other American food. This is a surprisingly large buffet for a small town and a very reasonable price.

I can only give one star because It won't let me post without one . my family and I have been…read moregoing to this place once a week for the past three years but today me and my friend was treat very unfairly and was told I had to pay extra for sushi after already paying. every Sunday I go for sushi but sometime I like to get fried rice or noodles; so about a year informed me it would be better to get a whole to go plate because they dont have to-go side boxes which is what I have been doing so today when I done it the front door host who claims he is owner yelled at me it wasn't allowed instead of saying their policy has changed he then told me he rather give me a refund and told me not to return if o don't like it. I've never been more disrespected and embarrassed I will not come here ever again. They have the same options EVERYDAY very limited options on sushi, I only come here because it's close to my home but u rather drive almost a hour away than to be humiliated. To be a better business they should learn from chow town buffet in Valdosta, Ga

Omg what a surprise find. First of all it's a buffet, the food is amazing, spicy, delicious and…read moreauthentic. I was totally surprised. The food is Chiapan and very well made. All you can eat with a drink was 19$ I'm so happy to find this place. Will be back!

If you want authentic Mexican food this is the place as far as the buffet is concerned! I'm a black…read moreman from Houston and I know the real Mexican food like mole posole caldo etc; If your used to americanized Mexican Food this is not for you

Best Chinese buffet you'll find around these parts. I can assure you…read more If you're about to sit down and you're reading this, don't. Go get you some hibachi freshly cooked right on the grill before you get your other food... do a #3. You won't be sorry. The food is always fresh and the variety is always in abundance. The waiters and waitresses are extremely nice and love to help with anything. Everything is so clean and what to expect from a Chinese buffet. Very well done. I will be back over and over. Thank you Chow town.

Yeah if your giving this place 5 stars you have definitely never been to a good decent buffet…read more Floors are grimy and slippery not the cleanest. I got angel noodles and they were stiff and cold. Nothing was hot-hot. Very few fresh items. I think $17 for dinner is not worth it for the few options. Service was good for a party our size. Server refilled often and came to pick up the plates.

Yet spending another Thanksgiving meal here at Ole Times. One thing is you never have any…read morecomplaints about the food. The turkey is always done to perfection, the ham yummy and plenty of sides and desserts. The salad bar was completely vacant, however...this was somewhat disheartening, considering how supposedly "health minded" American adults are these days. That was our first stop of the day. Cabbage slaw, carrot salad, macaroni salad, olives, huge delicious slices of beautiful tomatoes, gorgeous slices of cucumbers, nicely green lettuce, several types of peppers and ham. Cheese, salad dressing of every kind...best stop so far! Smoked pork, ribs, fried fish, yeast rolls, sliced roast beef, ham, turkey slices, meatloaf, fried chicken, baked chicken, green bean casserole, mac & cheese, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, lima beans, black eyed peas, creamed corn, greens, rice, fried okra... Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, lemon meringue, peach cobbler, soft serve ice cream, chocolate cream pie, cookies, brownies...oh, I'm exhausted just from trying to list everything! There was so so so much more than what I even listed here, plus the absolute best waitress and Arnold Palmer maker! Why cook at home, burden yourself, spend HOURS cleaning up afterwards and hours more packing everything away? Take yourself and your loved ones out to Ole Times Country Buffet just one time for the holidays and you'll never go back to cooking again! (I sure haven't)

Ate here on our way home from St. Augustine. Really convenient location. Was seated immediately…read more Service was very good. The food was hot and delicious. Plenty of options. Plenty of seating. The fried chicken and lime beans really good. This was our first time , but hopefully not our last. Now on the flip side , the men's bathroom was very dirty. Will not keep me from coming back. Definitely worth the stop.

If you want authentic southern cooking (greens, cornbread, fried chicken, etc), this is it. Real…read morelocal spot with daily lunch buffet. When I went, it had two types of fried chicken, meatloaf, and a number of sides. Everything was REALLY good. I'm not a big fried chicken connoisseur. But, if I'm having it, this would be a contender for top recipe. If you are on a road trip or find yourself in Lake City, this unassuming little spot is worth a try. My family enjoyed the food and still comments about what a find this is. Overall: Highly recommended.

What a wonderful hole in the wall to find during a Vaca trip see you friend. Looking for some place…read moreto pop in and eat and we'd heard about this place that we thought we'd give it a shot. It's a typical little neighborhood Cafe with a breakfast buffet and menu ordering. I had the two-egg breakfast with bacon, toast with tater tots (out of hash browns). I requested eggs to be cooked over medium and they were absolutely perfect!!! I was thrilled because this is not a typically happens when I order this type of egg. That tater tots Tasted like they were cooked in fresh oil and the bacon was amazing. A friend ordered the same except with home fries and a hot cake. She was a little bummed at the home fries as they were just sliced & just not what she expected. Her eggs and bacon were also amazing and her hot cake was wonderful. Coffee was nice and strong with good flavor. I visited the restroom and although the building is obviously old it was very clean. Crystal was our server and she was warm and engaging. 10/10. I will definitely visit again when I'm in the area!!