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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
12509 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753, United States
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Cr
Review №1

The food options for adults and kids were great. My food was juicy and the kids plate was excellent. However, their desserts weren’t so great. The two cakes were too dry and the pudding too sweet.

Al
Review №2

I would not waste your money or your time at this place. The place was dirty by the salad bar, than we saw roaches crawling on the food on the salad bar. We spoke to a manager regarding it. She sent a server to go get it and kill it . I spoke to the manager and asked for my money back for my husband and myself, not for my kids due to them already eating. He stated can’t do that. I said okay I will contact corporate, he stated good luck , this is family owned. I said okay np. I see you other people have reported this place for roaches so all just do the same. He turned around and gave us the money back for the 2 of us. So un professional and extremely un Sanitary.

No
Review №3

Very clean and food was kept fresh. The kids had a fantastic time! Also it was very affordable. If your lucky enough to get Myong as your server you will have a wonderful time!

Sa
Review №4

Dont get me wrong the food was good its the waitress my waitress was busy cleaning some of her tables on the other side of the restaurant so when me my mom and brother sat down no other waiter or waitress came and her out by serving are drinks no one there was one standing at a both with no one there but on her phone on social media then proceeded to go and talk to a family eating she decided to stand there ignoring us without her fellow coworker working as a team helps everyone since business is slow help out one another but no that was not the case this one she decide to ignore us and be on the phone so went talk to the that was at the register nothing so went talk to him again and said I need to talk to your manager and did the actual waitress came up and apologize which was good but then problem relies on the coworkers and management team they need to work as a team help one another when you have 1 or 3 customers they need retraining and ASAP

Be
Review №5

This manager name is ROSIE and I was eating when I was a witness to her telling an employee that she may not eat a slice of pizza she paid for. She was completely rude and told the employee to get back to work you can’t eat on the clock. I asked the employee if she was ok she had been working a 9 hr shift and was exhausted and then she told me that she was clocked out. I myself am a manger of food service and this behavior is deplorable.

Di
Review №6

If you feel that you cant eat alone go to Golden Corral... Where are friendly people that will help you ...

MA
Review №7

Great food at a great price. The Staff is great our waiter was attentive and washed his hands when dealing with different task. Everyone was polite from the guy cuttings steaks to the girl passing out plates love the atmosphere. Family friendly will recommend this establishment.

Nu
Review №8

Everything was going good until I came across who is supposed to be management whom I found out is named Rosie! She is rude when seating the customers she rushes them and was even rude to the employees working the floor.

Jo
Review №9

Great food and an even better price point! I was actually excited to see the sign while driving by today as I am from Washington state and we dont have many restaurants from this chain!! Yummy!

De
Review №10

Very Disgusted management is terrible the 1st incident was finding a roach in the chocolate pudding smh then i go to grab my phone to take a picture and they quickly take the chocolate pudding trey away and still i was able to catch a LIVE roach ontop of the counter by the sliced pies management response was It wasnt in your food though was it? And offered 2 VIP passes when it was a family of 6 Do not i repeat DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE.

YU
Review №11

It Is an all you can eat buffet. The lady in front of the grill reluctantly gave you the second steak. Or she only gave you a very much well done steak after your first trip.

Ja
Review №12

It was just alright noticed it takes them a while to put out fresh food.

Go
Review №13

The food was ok. Omg it was to crowded in there. No social distancing at all. Wasnt a good choice but a last minute choice. The waiter was so amazing and helpful. She was the best part of my experience. You do better with fast food then this Golden Corral.

ro
Review №14

I came for breakfast, wow. Pretty good. You have to add your own salt and pepper as needed. But still good. Payed $ 21.35 for two adults with coffee and orange juice on a Sunday morning

Jo
Review №15

Something for everyone here. Maybe not the quality of your favorite restaurant, but they got seafood, steak, prime rib, veggies, sides, and desserts out the wazoo. The staff are friendly and helpful. The price aint bad either.

Je
Review №16

Great food but LOTS of piled up plates and trash on adjoining tables. Left there for long periods of time.

Le
Review №17

My wife and kids took me here for my birthday 🎉Its average

So
Review №18

I enjoyed the food for the most part. The service was great, they keep it very clean. Our waitress was on top of everything.

Gu
Review №19

It was great 👍 enjoyed the food. But they need to check their corn bread cause it was a little dry. Other then that very well.

Al
Review №20

The food is always prepared deliciously, not a single complaint. The service and our waiter were nice and fast, making sure we were ok and if we needed plates removed. This Golden Coral never disappoints!

Sa
Review №21

Does they have lots of food? Yes. Is the service decent? Sure. Is ot typically fast and convenient? Absolutely. Is it good? Hell nah- Its Golden Corral...

Ja
Review №22

It’s exactly what she could expect everything was hot and ready service is great I have no complaints

Ju
Review №23

Definitely not the best buffet I have ever been too not even close to the top 10 but its definitely not in the bottom 10 either.

Da
Review №24

Items were refilled in a timely manner. The hostess was wonderful. The food was good. The wait was quick for our party of 9.

je
Review №25

Service was awesome and the really keep the place very clean. One of my favorite place..

Th
Review №26

Please update your AC. That was the most miserable Ive ever felt in a restaurant. It felt better outside than where I was sitting. It made me feel sick just trying to eat or relax it was so hot and humid.

Bo
Review №27

Wow....I cant believe how much Golden Corral has gone downhill. First it seemed like we had to wait for food be made. There was absolutely no dessert up and I waited 20 minutes and still nothing. Then I went to use the restroom and there was water all over the floor and no wet floor signs anywhere in the bathroom. There was wet toilet paper all over the floor. Now the waitress was great always on the ball I think she deserves a raise for having to work in such conditions.

Er
Review №28

I keep coming back. I guess my biggest issue is waitress absenteeism. They have a great variety of food, but its a major thing to have your drinks refilled.

So
Review №29

Service is always bad. Love the food. Wish they would just let us get our drinks instead of waiting for waitress to refill.

Ro
Review №30

Baked chicken, Mac n cheese, green beans and a garden salad! Just what the doctor ordered. Oh and a slice of pecan pie!

Ed
Review №31

Its a real corner of gastronomy. I liked all the food I ate. especially the steak, and also the African varieties.

Ri
Review №32

Had not been here in a long time, I must say they have stepped up their game. There was some new foods that tasted good. I do miss the staff bringing the hot rolls. The fish was tasty, the desserts need improvement, but the oatmeal cookies were spot on.

Ro
Review №33

Everything was good, but when I went to get dessert the ice cream machine did not have any ice cream, and it was a mess at the ice cream part bc ppl were trying to get ice cream and since it didnt have any there was melted ice cream all over the machine.

Go
Review №34

Golden Corral used to be the best when i was a child. A part of me still looks forward to coming here, but as a believer who does not eat unclean meats and is plant based, i cant even enjoy the cooked vegetables because they literally put PORK in everything from the mashed potatoes, green beans, peas, Mac and cheese. Its ridiculous. Everyone does not eat infectious, polluted swine. It would be nice come to this place and dine to enjoy pure vegan options and not have to pick out piglet off of my favorite dishes every time. Please change this.

Se
Review №35

Not one of their best days but they are a leader in chain buffets around here. The value was not quite there tonight but I still got a better value than a casual dining restaurant. Boomshakalaka!

Ji
Review №36

Amazing selection. Everything is fresh and not dried out. Great compliance and enforcement of COVID protocols. Made me feel safe. Patric was great at getting the table cleared. Kudos to him. A little on the steep side price wise but well worth it if you have a big appetite. Not sure if theres lighter options other than the full Buffet but if so and youre a light eater you may consider that.

Ma
Review №37

Just try this buffet tonite, it was good and affordable price though, good for family lunch and dinner. You have a lot of choices! Love to be back again. 😊

Ap
Review №38

Was ok just wish we had a better waiter and more options for vegans.but what we did find was good and good was hot

Je
Review №39

Breakfast buffet pricing was good. They accommodated a party of 11 on the spot. The server Ariana never let out glasses get empty and removed the dirty plates promptly. Food was all good.

Be
Review №40

Hadnt been to Golden Corral since before COVID. We were very disappointed. The meats were overcooked and dried out. The fried fish and shrimp were ok. Vegetables were good.

CE
Review №41

This review dont really count. I am super bias when it come to this place. This is my favorite restaurant and I have been to a lot of them. I have the most fun here with my family. The chicken is sooooo good. I really love this place. Prices went up though.

De
Review №42

It is worst buffet what I ever been. They even don’t have free mask. No good sea food. They charge 15$ for trash and fat food for poor people

I.
Review №43

Great food. Staff was attentive and helpful. Plenty of food in the Buffet Line and large selection.

Me
Review №44

Excellent customer service. The food was old, tough and cold. First time ever with this problem.

No
Review №45

Food quality,service and cleanliness was extremely poor.Managment didnt seem to care and seemed more interested in getting people in and out than taking good care of the customets.

Mi
Review №46

The food was bland and the selection was sparse. Many of the selections had not been refilled. But the service was great and the steak cooked perfectly.

kr
Review №47

Had breakfast here Saturday. Food was great and a wide variety to choose from and the waiter was awesome.

Da
Review №48

Amazing choice.Not so good for vegetarians, I still enjoyed what I found have but some meat substitutes would be nice. (Tofu, veggie burgers, Seitan, jack fruit chilli).

Yv
Review №49

Drank milk that was 17 days expired and got raw sausage, I informed the manager and was offered some unexpired milk...definitely will never return.

Ja
Review №50

Very well maintained with cleanliness and the food is good with alot to choose from.

Da
Review №51

Food and value is great. The unsupervised children not so much. I wish they had a policy that children should be accompanied at the buffet. I didnt enjoy the child so much who was running around crying.

To
Review №52

Dont eat the lemon meringue pie it tastes like frozen nasty pie. The other food was alright but they sanitary skills are not up to par. They clean the tables with the same rag and I was not okay with that. Just bring your own box of clorox

An
Review №53

I was visiting from Arkansas my Granddaughters graduation in Austin Texas. Our server Michelle was amazing the food was good all except that musty fish and uts everywhere with this stinking fish. I wish they would go back to REAL CATFISH! Please listen to your consumers and bring this back.

No
Review №54

Great buffet great variety best go after 4 pm for popcorn shrimp 🍤😁

AS
Review №55

The staff of the restaurant are friendly and the food is so delicious. 👍

MR
Review №56

Food was so good. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Would deff come back.

Pa
Review №57

This was our first time at this location the service was excellent the food was perfect I give y’all a 10 star not a 5

ja
Review №58

Food was not good at all, steak cook totally ignored people for long periods of time, could not cook a steak proper. not real impressed

Su
Review №59

Be very selective if you have blood pressure or hypertension problems. Too much salt is a primary problem.

SI
Review №60

If you like this place and buffets in general, a great place to start in the supporting of it and the livelihood that will be a buffet and the keeping of it affordable to the All and many is when you will be willing to take some of the load of production into your own hands, for my own chess board to be setup Ive got aloe, spring onions, cucumbers, pepperH, ginger, and oranges for R, K, B, Q, King, P respectively, and eventually what can be done is to find growers of the same category, and together you can work out some year round local organic production of goods for your favorite places; see in a market economy what keeps the prices down is if they will have year rounds worth of cheap supplies to work, and if youve got to see the invoice and marketed cut per item in distributions centers then you know the prices for food arent cheap, nor are they getting any cheaper, and a big reason in that is because the production (including gathering) simply isnt there and had with sustainable means; by taking some of the load off centralized farming, one not only finds for the self some parts of life else and its growing to appreciate in, but at the same time put up a competitive offer of supply which will keep the price floor to a holding. And being local produce, this is where the sushi and things can come in, but a buffet cannot afford that if there will not be the local seed sowers to aquaculture up fish, and so forth enough for that cheap source of year round supply in which the other may reap.

Ke
Review №61

Food and service was awesome my family and I were only in town for the weekend and chose to eat here and Im glad we did 🥰

Ji
Review №62

This was my daddys place to go for great steaks and home cooking. Of course that was many yrs ago! My opinion of GCB is average at best. They are a good restaurant if you are feeding a family of 4 or better (price wise) or just in a hurry, as it is ready before you walk in the door.On my last visit, I sampled the liver & onions (certainly not everyones fav dish), but I found this dish exceptionally very flavorful and reminded me of moms home cooking, as did the pot roast! With this last visit (3 days ago) I will have to agree with my pop (tho hes been gone many yrs).

Je
Review №63

Nice and quick . Eat there twice a month at least.likes it

Ra
Review №64

Clean experience, very fast and efficent. Service was great bringing out drinks and clearing tables. Food was amazing around lunch time.

Ma
Review №65

The food is tasty and fresh you all better go get you some absolutely

Li
Review №66

Fantastic food. Freshly made. Service was amazing. Will definitely return.

La
Review №67

Great selection of foods items. Everything was kept fresh and seemed to be rotated adequately. Our server was awesome--very attentive. She kept our glasses full and table cleared. This place gets a 👍🏼 in my book.

Ga
Review №68

I like it because of the variety of food. My preference is usually smaller eating establishments but I do like buffet.

Ma
Review №69

Was not pleased at all.I rather go to Sirloin Stockade

Mi
Review №70

It was ok except for the service, waitres just showed up one only, I had to ask other waitress to bring our drinks.

Dm
Review №71

Good price and good food. Its like a Chinese buffet but I would say higher quality food and with larger selection. You could make a great salad and they serve pretty good stake. So price and quality is definitely great. Thanks guys will come back again for sure!

To
Review №72

No stars. To much money and food was hard and old..they do not know how to cook steaks.utensils are always dirty…a old crusty piece of rice was stuck in my fork this time.I won’t spend my money anymore at golden corral..tired of giving them tries..

Il
Review №73

Friendly staff and great service!Just moved back to the area

Vs
Review №74

As always this place provided an array of delicious foods to accommodate every appetite. Pricey, and a distance, but worth it when feeding a small army or big appetites. Thank you again for being open.

Ch
Review №75

Dinner was roughly $14(probably $16-$18 with a drink other than water). Restaurant wasnt very busy as it was later in the evening but they had a wide selection and everything seemed to be kept fresh. Staff did a good job of keeping tables, floors, and Buffett areas clean. Take it for what it is which is a place to be a Glutton while sampling a little bit of everything. Food is average as Ive had some things better and some things worse so if youre expecting 5 star food for the price, you may need to reevaluate your expectations.

Ry
Review №76

It was really busy, but the service was still great, and the drinks were superb.

Ir
Review №77

Very great food and everything was clean and I felt comfortable eating there

Ed
Review №78

Very good and you can get as much food as u want with the buffet

Ti
Review №79

Smaller food selection this last time me and my family went. The food that was there, was good. I think they need to invest in new plates though... most are so scratched and stained that they look dirty.

Di
Review №80

I never leave a review nor a bad review but on Saturday I went to eat with my family at this golden coral. After waiting patiently for a table we got seated, I happened to notice right after I came back from grabbing food there were roaches in the wall where our table was at, I took a pic of one of the roaches. Not only was there one roach but 3 meaning they probably have a roach infestation inside the dining area. Another thing the mashed potatoes were frozen when put on the trays it looked like crumbled cheese with a mashed potato texture if that makes sense at all. Whenever I told one of the managers his excuse was that it was their last batch of mashed potatoes which is no excuse to why they werent fully cooked. I had to repeat myself twice for him to take action which with an attitude said fine and took away the tray. Ive been to this location multiple times and it

kj
Review №81

This was probably the cleanest Golden Coral I’ve been in ages. But the menu was kind of the same and the food was still kind of cold.

ki
Review №82

The food was amazing I loved me and my family laughing and feeling great also a great place too hang out

Ar
Review №83

My family and I went for brunch and everything was good until we try some chicken it was under cook we thought it was just a piece so we try another one and nope it was undercooked good thing none of my kids got some they wouldnt have known it was undercooked....please check your meats before eating it

To
Review №84

Nice service great place for family and kids reasonably priced good costumer service

Di
Review №85

When u not sure what to eat cant go wrong w gc.

Re
Review №86

Buffet food extreme! Selections are plentifull. Everything from soup, salads, seafood, Mexican, desserts. Definitely full after!

Ol
Review №87

Not even a 1 star it was very filthy dirty bathrooms, dirty dining area,and dirty meal stations counters very dirty not even noticed anyone wiping down the food stations. Very unpleasant visit

Ap
Review №88

The food was cold. The price is way too high. I can get a fresh cooked meal cheaper than $16.65. I will not be going back

JA
Review №89

Perfect place to have lunch or dinner

kr
Review №90

Honestly I would rate this no stars. We got there and they said find ur own seat. The food was limited and dried out and not even hot. A lot of the food trays were empty and not refilled. OVER crowded. And all the tables were dirty with food and plates still on them. Saw a broom and dust pan literally infront of someones table. We didnt stay long and when we were leaving the lady decided that it was a great time to clean our table while we were trying to stand up and get out of there. Couldnt even get out of my booth bc she wouldnt move! Just gross. And Im not a picky person. Would not recommend to anyone!

Vi
Review №91

Clean, lots of food varieties! You have to be too hungry to come to this restaurant! NICE employees, they just need to smile more.

Da
Review №92

Hello their folks, I have been given a chance to eat here @, golden corral this place and thee people are amazing. Folks thee food is very delicious, wear a mask, up to thee buffet, and a glove. 5 gold stars from me.

Ro
Review №93

Filthy place. Restaurant and restrooms. HORRIBLE, NASTY

S.
Review №94

We just had dinner. I had to wait over 5 minutes to be served the ribs on the buffet. When I got to my table it was charcoal and bitter. Called the manager he told me that is the way people like their ribs. What an idiot.

Ni
Review №95

The kids were grabbing food with their hands 👎👎👎 then touching stuff then so it again

Wa
Review №96

Of all of the Golden Corrals we had been to this one had outshines them all. Our server was attentive even on a crowded Friday night. Lines were stocked food looked fresh and well maintained. Food was delicious.

ji
Review №97

We enjoyed the food and visit with family. The buffet was completely open.

Se
Review №98

This place its always good.A little too crowd.Come and try it.

Mo
Review №99

I went an hour before close and i really disappointed. I guess need to go early!!

Be
Review №100

Food was Good. Jose our waiter was very good.

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  • Address:12509 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753, United States
  • Site:https://www.goldencorral.com/locations/934/golden-corral-n-lamar-boulevard?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=localmaps&utm_content=934
  • Phone:+1 512-973-8264
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • American restaurant
  • Buffet restaurant
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Down home cooking restaurant
  • Family restaurant
  • Steak house
Working hours
  • Monday:10:45am–8pm
  • Tuesday:8:30am–8pm
  • Wednesday:8:30am–8pm
  • Thursday:10:45am–8pm
  • Friday:10:45am–8pm
  • Saturday:10:45am–8pm
  • Sunday:10:45am–8pm
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection: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
  • Small plates: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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