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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
2819 S Arlington Rd, Akron, OH 44312, United States
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St
Review №1

Excellent customer service experience. Clean, fresh foods, plenty of sanitizers and safe dining area

Ma
Review №2

So heres the thing...Havent been here in awhile so wasnt sure what to expect. Food was good, hot and decently fresh for the time we went. No ham and chicken to put on the salads. No candies for the ice cream for the kids, what happened to the gummy bears. Waiter kept the plates cleared off the table and drinks refilled. Now heres the kicker tho...lets get to the bathrooms. The stalls are so small its hard to get into them and Im not even a person of bigger size. Then the stall door I was in was held on by wire coat hangers. Bathroom was dirty and smelled. I would have rather went in the parking lot then feel like I got a staff infection from the dirty bathroom. Probably will go to canton next time I want to eat here.

Co
Review №3

Not like remember it he said a lot more food selection and the food was really good it seem like it was barely edible this time

Mi
Review №4

Very impressed overall. All of the food was always stocked hot fresh and delicious. Even with a very large party it was unnoticeable that they had such a large crowd. During dinner rush hour service was great place was very clean and staff was friendly courteous and on top of it. Definitley the best golden corral experience ever and we will definitley be back to this location. 5 stars for sure.

Mi
Review №5

Great food, a little pricey to suit me, never leave there hungry.

Ja
Review №6

Was acceptable as a buffet, clean, organized. Fresh food put put regularly.

Ni
Review №7

I picked up a to go order last Saturday. The food tasted fine but I woke up the next morning and threw up. I was sick all day long and could not hold any food down. I even had to call off work the next day because I felt so sick. I will never ever eat here again

Br
Review №8

What can I say? It is what it is, but it always exceeds my expectations for quality. We had a great experience and I honestly cant think of a single reason not to go here.

Cr
Review №9

The food is good but they need to bring back hamburgers at lunch time. They didnt have soup or chill either. The service is good and its clean inside they just need an expanded menu

Da
Review №10

Good stake well cooked food. Good manger. Good steak cook.njce waitress. Will come again..love it.

Su
Review №11

Just a little disappointed.. No breakfast, only on weekends. Soup was old and sour tasting, might have been spoiled. No burgers for lunch like menu stated.

Kr
Review №12

Very nice place and friendly staff. Good warm food and lots of choices. Will be back. Thank you

Je
Review №13

Havent been here since pandemic, my daughter loves coming here, same great food as we remember and same great, smiling, happy service.....!!!

Me
Review №14

The food tasted great. Amanda was an awesome waiter. My only complaint would be Golden Coral needs to do a better job at keeping their food hot. They also need to do a better job at having coverage at the different food stations so that the workers do not leave their stations unattended unless they have somebody else to relieve them.

Ja
Review №15

Excellent food great price friendly service

Th
Review №16

I had such a pleasant trip to Golden corral. I had a large party of 16. They were busy and they still made accommodations for me. The manager was so amazing she arranged us to have safe seating within 10 minutes and even dealt with an unpleasant party before us with class. Our waitress provided fast service we never had to ask for anything.

Fa
Review №17

I came in the morning before 10am thinking they were only going to serve breakfast but found out they serve brunch meals instead of breakfast. Which is dinner choices mixed with a few breakfast choices, the drinks were only foundation soda, tea, water and coffee. Wished they had more for breakfast but the servers were friendly and the food was good nonetheless.

to
Review №18

Thought employees are to serve And please the customers . cook smartly said and i quote( theres chicken and fish thats all you need).i come for steaks and potatoes .the so called cook needs lesson in customer service. And they also need to watch how they talk to 60 year old handy cap people also there lucky i didnt find out that they where very rude to her till we left we will not be back.

Et
Review №19

Service was great for my waiter he was very nice to me and my son.. Til I left and BLk lady pick on me. 👩🏽‍🦽She was rude cause I ask if I could go out one way close to car🙀. She repeated me over and over to her coworkers, then she roll her eyes. I’m black too. Just a person with a slight disadvantage being normal with my walk-in and speech. Still she was rude I won’t be back. Some folks don’t know how to act. Wait til she’s ever in my shoes or someone in her family. She’ll think twice.

Sa
Review №20

I havent been there for years and my friend and I went in there the other day and they have the best food and such a huge variety and I would recommend it to anyone

Bo
Review №21

Food is good but I tend to eat more than I need too!!

Br
Review №22

The salad bar was very limited! Was disappointed. But the man on the grill and the gentleman who was out server was terrific. Just dont go if your looking forward to salad

Ca
Review №23

I was at your restaurant yesterday at Akron, Ohio @ 3:10p.My boyfriend pushed me in my wheelchair into the restaurant, we heard the Cashier treating previous customer RUDELY! The without a HELLO, the Casher preceeded to tell us that ,We close in 20 minutes! RUDELY AGAIN! So...the restuarant closed at 3:30p. My boyfriend also notice that they were shutting down the buffet 20 minutes early, and their were customers still in there eating. So we left!! While we were getting back into the car, other customers were trying to go in & denied service and they were just as angry just like us.I was looking forward to a nice meal with my boyfriend. Especially since this was the first time I was out to a nice restuarant, since I was in the hospital with Covid /Pneumonia & Rehab for 6 weeks in June 2021. Your restaurant and employee ruined it!So SHAME ON YOU! I looked online there was nothing about your restaurant closing early. Then, your rude employee. This is how you treat your customers, no wonder over half of your corporates restuarants are closed. Speaking of corporate, I am calling corporate headquarters about this situation. I used to love eating at your restaurants, but now I dont know if I will be back. We will see what corporate says...

Sk
Review №24

Got here at 12:28pm and was charged for dinner?? Their posted information said dinner starts at 4pm. $38 for two people to have lunch. Two stars because the waitress was great though the person that checked us out was pretty gruff.

Le
Review №25

After church lunch. Great choice of food. Safe with social distancing and masks. Nice server!

Kr
Review №26

Best GC location we have been to since Dallas the food was fresh cooked perfectlyThe staff was friendly and helpful took our used plates up quicklyOur server was really friendlyKudos to this GC manager

Sa
Review №27

Nice atmosphere and food is ok. Great service from the staff.

Ro
Review №28

Everything was delicious. Service was excellent

Wi
Review №29

Good food, good service, but a little on the expensive side.

Mi
Review №30

Food was good. Its getting real pricey now.

Da
Review №31

Nice buffet with tons of good choices. Four stars only because some of the food was not warm at all. Still delicious though. Servers were all very friendly.

Li
Review №32

Very clean. I really like how they do the buffet now. I wasnt even going to go until I went in and asked how they were operating now. They serve the food to you from behind glass. Only 1 person touches your plate (with gloves on) throughout that whole section of the buffet. We happened to go at a time when we had a whole section to ourselves. They bring the rolls to the table now. Only thing that bothered us was it was very cold in the restaurant.

Ra
Review №33

Worst restaurant ever the food was not changed almost the whole time I was at the establishment. The workers that workedwith the food were too busy socializing thanmaking sure that the food was fresh. The only items that were changed were the steak and the mashed potatoes. People continued to come in and still they remained cleaning letting the people eat that old Food. This was the absolute worst restaurant and service that I have ever experienced The absolute worst! !

Er
Review №34

The food was excellent... best meal I have had since the pandemic began.

Am
Review №35

It looks like recently have new stuff service is good food as well

Le
Review №36

The food was good for a buffet,.of course.They practice social distancing and have hand sanitizer stations in each line thats roped off. The only thing I was concerned about is when I was there they only had one waitress. One. She made her tips though she was so nice.

ka
Review №37

Had a great and fun day with my daughter and best friend

Fr
Review №38

A place for a good dining experience with good food at a reasonable price, and excellent service.

Jo
Review №39

This place to great! There is so much differnt types of food to choose from! The place is always clean with nice employees. They pay attention to when you need you coffee or beverage refilled. Even the area were you get your own food is alway clean and replenished with more food. I have three different pies for dessert that did not cost any extra! Go & anyjoy!

Ja
Review №40

We love fried chicken, steak and pot roast beef..really good 👍

Review №41

Love me some steak with Junior or Sherry.

Ch
Review №42

Came here at 6 p.mLittle food to pick fromDirty tablesPaid $55 for 3 peopleWas not worth it

Li
Review №43

Where to start.....It was straight attitude from the moment my family and I walked in the door. Very insensitive people to children wondering and touching things- they’re kids they do these things.The people working the bar stations acted like it was so hard to hand people plates. I get they’re not used to actually working but due to the pandemic, that has changed.The food was ok I guess.Our server was the only nice and professional face that was in that place which is why he received a nice tip.I do not think we will be back.

Sc
Review №44

The food was all very fresh and the staff were friendly

Ro
Review №45

I love Golden Corral. I have Celiac and Type 2 Diabetes and GC enables me to eat a great meal within my parameters. GC keeps me healthy!!!

An
Review №46

Most of there food is good and a good price. There fried pickles were not all that great.

Ph
Review №47

Good service excellent steaks really tasty sides and salads we were from out of town they made us feel welcome

Ro
Review №48

Good verity of food and dessert items for lunch and dinner

Jo
Review №49

Definitely one of the better Golden Corrals in the area. Good food, great service and the restaurant was clean.

An
Review №50

In at opening. Good food. Enjoyable place

Su
Review №51

Selections stay the same. Food is flavorless, no seasonings. Tastes like hospital food. Awful

Da
Review №52

No self serve! Covid Compliant! Fresher Food! Great spacing of seating amongst dining families! Sadly no more melted chocolate, though for Strawberries.

Ji
Review №53

My wife & I really enjoyed GCB. Walked right in, sat right down ...Remember that song on the radio? Well, the workers were very courteous & helpful too. Now. The buffet tables are not fully staffed with food, due to the present issues. However, we really believe that what food they are preparing is better tasting than ever before. Im not spoofin now, the food is great right now. Including all the fish dishes and veggies. And the fruit is too. Go for it, and enjoy!

Ca
Review №54

It’s a nice place to meet friends and catch up with.

Da
Review №55

Tremendous selection. Most food pretty well flavored but some falls flat on its face

Br
Review №56

Practicing social distancing, everything was hot and fresh. The workers were awesome

Cr
Review №57

Fabulous people. Delicious food 😋 Everything I got tasted amazing!

Ra
Review №58

Terrible service. I had to get up and ask for refills, to clear our plates and for rolls. Workers were EXTREMELY rude to everyone and us. Lastly to food was super gross and cold not 1 thing any of us got was good or hot not even warm. Everything ice cold. Paid 50 dollars for the worst experience not worth it at all. Please dont not waste your time guys

AL
Review №59

Very clean & affordable. The food taste great I love the fish & their chicken. They have a great fresh salad bar

Li
Review №60

Food was delicious, service very pleasant, atmosphere pleasant.

Ho
Review №61

Everyone there is great. Food was awesome. Very sanitary. Fast service.

An
Review №62

This is the second Golden Corral that Ive been to this one is very delicious as well I believe the food is a lot tastier than the one Ive been to a park but my do I do go to the one in Brookpark often this is my first time in many many years going to this go to Corral and it was delicious the customer service was great the food was delicious when I say theres a lot of flavor in their food and I for One Love Flavor because Im a restaurant owner so I love flavor and they got the flavor the menu items there were a lot of items but during the covet I can understand why they dont have a lot of choices but the choices that were there were great choices I love it so if youre planning on going to go to Corral I do recommend this place Im for it youre a low-cost group eating its nice clean and sanitized and there you go

Le
Review №63

Food and Service was Great; Good Prices 😊

Ma
Review №64

Excellent food and the restaurant was super clean!

Ox
Review №65

Very nice people great food

Da
Review №66

Wasnt bad. Wasnt sure how GC was going to rebound after buffet ban was lifted. One way entrance to the buffet line have to sanitize your hands before they give you a plate. I guess they opened cafeteria style prior.

Ry
Review №67

Awesome food. Daughter asked to go and I have only been there a few times so wasnt sure what to expect but was very impressed.

Ci
Review №68

Staff was in top of making sure covid protocols were being met. Food was hot, buffets were very clean and kept replenished.Ladies room could have used some cleaning attention though.

Ji
Review №69

Good quality of food. Waiter was pleasant

Da
Review №70

Well , we are serving ourselves again. There are sanitizer booths set up before you receive your plate.What about those before me that did not sanitize??? Sorry, Im not ready for this.Be sure to sanitize after!

Jo
Review №71

It was a nice place to visit to they always asked you if you sanitize your hand before they handed your plate and all

Ch
Review №72

Steak was over seasoned cook was goofing off instead of cooking. The place is a hot mess and for 40$ I wasnt happy at all

He
Review №73

Food was limited, slow replacing empty items, place was dirty.

Ma
Review №74

The Akron location I have to say is one of The better locations

Al
Review №75

Too much food on a plate and food taste normal.

Iv
Review №76

Food was really fresh and good

Li
Review №77

Missed going, they do ask you to wear masks on and when collecting your food. It is still buffet style, but shields are in place the staff wears gloves and serves all requested food on your plate. Silverware and drinks brought to table and refills as usual. A big thank you out to the staff at Golden Corral our server was on it, the lady at salad bar stayed busy, the gentleman at the fried fish was a real sweetheart and I want to thank the manager for purchasing the restaurant is to my understanding if he had not done so they would be permanently closed down. Do folks feel safe, have a good meal, their distancing and sanitizing and I enjoyed how we are being serviced its much more sanitary then it was.Golden Corral #9632819 South Arlington RoadAkron, OH 44312

Ch
Review №78

Great service, nicest people, down to earth

Ma
Review №79

Love the food, good service,would like to see more golden corrals in ohio

Sa
Review №80

Not many deserts.no cotton candy.chocolate fountain ect.sanitizing station before getting plate, mask required.wings still pink inside. Server good.

Ma
Review №81

Services great . Parents need to stop being lazy and watch your children They were playing in the food.

Ro
Review №82

Stuffs are very friendly, food is good. They have good steak served in dinner time. Steak is well seasoning and perfect cooked. Their steak station is at a good hand. The server cared about customer, she came up couple of times to see if you need help or satisfied with the food or service. Definitely recommend this place.

Ro
Review №83

Would like to say the people working there do a excellent job

Ch
Review №84

Food was amazing and service was awesome

Lo
Review №85

Good food and have taken many precautions for covid-19 to keep us safe

Ca
Review №86

Theyre doing a great job serving people still. Hope it stays this way. Only complaint is when I got some 🍨 the spoon was not washed well

Gr
Review №87

Great food they always keep it hot an rotating the old food to new food.also very prepared for a buffet during covid they make sure you sanitize your hands everytime you come up before you get a plate, they have barriers for the food so everyone isnt jus gonna ng up an around people there is a easy line threw the food like a cafeteria. Steak is what I go for an tis was delicious

Ri
Review №88

Love this place. The staff is awesome and the food is always hot. Worth the drive

Fe
Review №89

Julius was an excellent waiter!

Ta
Review №90

Overall a good breakfast experience. The waitress was attentive and the salad bar was fresh. I only thing that is not good at breakfast is the hasbrown casserole it is always undercooked.

Ch
Review №91

Great place for a family dinner out very clean

Ta
Review №92

Great food. This is my kids favorite place.

To
Review №93

Everyone was attentive and nice. I was in Ohio for my cousin Karens baby shower. Im not a fan of buffets but I would visit this location again.

Ch
Review №94

Dont like someone else making my plate at a buffet. Food was just ok. Hardly worth the price

Sa
Review №95

There steak is great. One of the best I have Ate in a long time. COOKED TO PERFECTION

He
Review №96

Hadnt gone in years and with one visit I remembered why! Overpriced nasty food

Th
Review №97

Good service. Good food

ds
Review №98

Liked the idea of being served, more sanitary. Keep it that way. Baked fish needs to be cooked longer, too slimy.

Ja
Review №99

Food was goodSeen cleaner restrooms at truck stops.

Ch
Review №100

Great healthy food, very clean and waitress was friendly.

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  • Address:2819 S Arlington Rd, Akron, OH 44312, United States
  • Site:https://www.goldencorral.com/locations/963/golden-corral-south-arlington-road?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=localmaps&utm_content=963
  • Phone:+1 330-645-9740
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • American restaurant
  • Buffet restaurant
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Down home cooking restaurant
  • Family restaurant
  • Steak house
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–9pm
  • Tuesday:9:30am–9pm
  • Wednesday:9:30am–9pm
  • Thursday:11am–9pm
  • Friday:11am–9pm
  • Saturday:11am–9pm
  • Sunday:11am–9pm
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • All you can eat:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Salad bar:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
  • University students:Yes
Payments
  • Cheques:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
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