Buffets are part of the American culture and this is evidenced by the thousands of restaurants in the country offering all-you-can-eat feasts. But if you want to try the best buffets, this list will not disappoint.
1. Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada
Vegas is the ultimate buffet destination and in this city that never sleeps, The Buffet at Wynn is the best of the lot. This buffet features 15 live-action cooking stations, a huge chocolate fountain, and a revolving wheel of ice cream.
2. Shaw’s Crab House Chicago, Illinois
If you love seafood, you will enjoy the buffet at Shaw’s in Chicago. It features a LOT of seafood, including shucked-to-order oysters, lobster bisque, pastrami smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail, ceviche, steamed king crab legs and Maryland-style crab cakes.
3. Shady Maple Smorgasbord East Earl, Pennsylvania
Shady Maple Smorgasbord has been considered as “the largest buffet in America.” It specializes in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine with a spread that stretches over 200 feet. The menu options include well-prepared comfort food in a cafeteria-style setting.
4. Vernon’s at Sawgrass Marriott Ponte Vedra, Florida
Vernon’s at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa is known for its commitment to sustainability and its beautiful grounds. The main highlight here is the Sunday brunch buffet inspired by various themes and food sourced from local suppliers and their own on-site microfarm. There’s also a special kids’ station with crafts, coloring books, and fun, healthy edibles.
5. Der Dutchman Sarasota, Florida
Located in the Amish community of Pinecraft in Sarasota, Der Dutchman has a daily buffet with a wide range of options, including their signature dish of noodles over mashed potatoes.
6. North Country Steak Buffet La Crosse, Wisconsin
The North Country Steak Buffet is a family-friendly restaurant with an all-you-can-eat American fare. You can enjoy burgers, steak, and pork chops cooked to order,. They also have a taco bar, salad bar, sides, soups and desserts.
7. Sushi Palace, New Jersey
New Jersey’s Sushi Palaces will give you paper menus and pencils so you can order unlimited quantities of red snapper sashimi, spicy tuna, mushroom avocado maki and specialty rolls. The per person price is $21.95 which already covers sushi, soup, appetizers, salad, tempura, teriyaki, noodles, and dessert.
8. The Signature Room, Chicago
At The Signature Room not only offers stunning 360 degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan, but also offers an opulent weekend brunch buffet. The food choices are delicious and include made-to-order omelets, Nutella French toast, and steak and eggs and chilled seafood.
9. Red Ginger Buffet Elizabethton, Tennessee
Red Ginger Buffet in Elizabethton, Tennessee, serves a wide range of Asian cuisine like curry chicken, egg drop soup, hot spicy beef, fried zucchini and fried rice.
10. The Langham, Boston
Boston’s long-running Saturday Chocolate Bar at The Langham is every dessert lover’s dream come true. It’s a dessert-only buffet where you’ll find warm cookie and milk displays, doughnut walls, custom-mixed frozen treats on ice cream cold stones, candy-embedded cocoa sculptures, and a chocolate fountain.
11. Catalina Kitchen at Terranea, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
At Catalina Kitchen you can enjoy breathtaking views of Catalina Island and the Pacific Ocean. But that’s not all. They offer delicious buffets too! Their Saturday buffet offers has a carving station with prime rib, chipotle maple-glazed slab bacon, house-smoked brown sugar candied ham, and 16-hour smoked brisket. Fridays celebrate the coastal bounty with Northwest oysters on the half shell, sushi and sashimi, chilled crab, mussels, and marinated seafood salads.
12. Americana, Des Moines
This place is a celebration of American pop culture, with its Bombshell Brunch. Available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends, it features 40+ items including a custom grilled cheese station, a loaded mashed potato area, a build-your-own taco table, and a bottomless mimosa and bloody Mary bar.
13. The Nordic, Charlestown, Rhode Island
Dining at this family-operated lakeside paradise costs $98 per person which is not cheap but it’s well worth it, tbh. The choices include all-you-can-eat lobster, Alaskan King crabs, local oysters, littlenecks, shrimp scampi, jumbo scallops, clam chowder, baked cod, prime rib and filet mignon.
14. Captain George’s, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina
Captain George’s boat-to-buffet restaurants cook up approximately 1.5 million pounds of crab legs, 265,000 pounds of shrimp, 250,000 pounds of scallops, and 200,000 pounds of fish. Imagine that.
15. Golden Corral, Many Locations
Golden Corral is very popular among those who want to eat a lot of food for a lot less. The Endless Buffet might not compare to other buffets on this list but when it comes to offering great value, this buffet chain always ranks high on top of our list. Planning to go to Golden Corral? Check out the most current Golden Corral buffet prices.