The Most Delicious Buffets in Cincinnati

Win Wok

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (25) • $

"This is easily my go to Chinese! Love this place. Not only do they have a fully stocked lunch/dinner buffet but the menu is filled with super yummies!I've been going to this restaurant for over ten years. I rarely am disappointed. I usually get the chicken with mixed vegetables and steamed rice. The egg rolls are good! My oldest daughter lives for their cream cheese puffs. Perhaps I ate them too often when pregnant with her. Don't be discouraged by the decor and seating area of this place. I like to think of it as that local diner dive feel. The service is amazing. The wait staff is so polite and nice! We are there so often that they know us and we often chat it up about the kids and how they are growing too fast! Carry out service is super quick!"

Bright Moon Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3 (53) • $

"Possibly the nicest Chinese Buffet in Great Dayton Metropolitan Area.Nicely decorated, and great service.We don't mind paying extra for a greater selection.Lots of chicken, which we eschew.Seemed to be lots of shrimp -- all overcooked and tasteless.Good soup selection.An an Apple dessert which tasted like apple dumplings - excellent"

Grand Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (72) • $

"The food was great! We went during the early dinner rush everything was hot and fresh. The service was great. If we are in the area we will be back!"

Asian Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (98) • $$

"I LOVE this place the sushi is soooo good and the prices are affordable.I eat here all of the time I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet.Multiple sushi options and the servers were nice.There is plenty of pretty art there.Overall a wonderful experience.The experience was full of wonder but my belly was full of sushi.5 STARS!!!(Deserts aren't that great but they aren't the main thing anyway.)"

Ichiban

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (32)

"This restaurant used to be known as Tokyo Dragon and was one of my favourite Asian restaurants anywhere at that point. This was my first visit under it's new name and let me tell you it was as good as ever. They have an absolutely beautiful restaurant with a huge water display with lots of fish in it. There's also lots of really awesome decor hanging around everywhere in the restaurant. While they have a full menu I really enjoy their large buffet with my favourite part specifically being the hibachi grill. I love getting shrimp, crab, and scallops then loading them with the hottest spices that they have available on the bar. Then the chef cooks it all in soy sauce and a freaking fantastic dish is born. The buffet has everything from General Tso's Chicken to a really good black pepper chicken. There's also lots veggies, a full fruit and salad bar, a dessert bar, and a few different sushi options which I really liked. There's other things too and there really is something for everyone here. This is all super high quality and super delicious food and I highly recommend this awesome Asian gem in Alexandria."

Indian Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (62)

"Call me surprised. Stopped in today for lunch as a group of 6. Way over ordered food. The naan is 2x normal size and Delicious. Saag paneer and lamb curry were the stars but everything was great. Don't skip on the mixed pakora appetizer. Dusted with a nice layer of gm. I can't wait to get back in the area so"

Hidden Waters Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (11)

"Located inside of Blue Licks State Resort, this buffet restaurant is very similar to the other Kentucky State Park resort restaurants that I so love. I was there on a weekend, so maybe they were bringing out their best, but I was impressed. I was being good that weekend and only got the salad bar options. It's a few dollars cheaper than if you choose to get the hot bar options too, which honestly isn't a bad deal, but I was motivated to eat as healthy as possible. We ate here a few times during our stay in the area. Each time service was great and we never had to want for refills. One time I ordered from the menu, instead of getting the buffet. The breakfast burrito is what I ordered and it was filling and overall a good way to break the fast."

Golden bowl buffet

★★★★☆ 3.7 (9)

"The food was hot and good. I was very surprised on how good it was and the price. Cheaper than doing fast food. I'd definitely go back."

Grand Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (15)

"They typically have a large buffet and great food. I got curbside during the pandemic and the lunch order had big portions. They gave me a free mask and had hand sanitizer available."

Empire Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (100) • $

"Empire Buffet was a dandy Asian Hibachi/Buffet we found in Crescent Springs. It was an absolutely gorgeous restaurant with a great water display with fish at the front of the restaurant. There was a gigantic assortment of options ranging from both Asian favourites to some American options. Their Hibachi part was not operational during our trip which was a little sad but not a huge deal. I stuck with the Asian cuisine including getting some delicious General Tso's Chicken, Crab Rangoon, and pepper beef just to name a few things. This was probably my second favourite Asian Buffet I've found in the Cincinnati Tristate area thus far with only Twin Dragon in Westchester topping it for me. The service was very good and capped off a fantastic lunch for us."

Taj India Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (121) • $$

"Came on a Monday evening so there was no wait at all. Sat ourselves as directed and was quickly greeted. Food was amazing! The fish came out fast and was a great snack while we waited on our entrees. While we were sitting we could hear commotion from the kitchen which sounded like arguing but it didn't concern us so we just chatted but it brought attention to how quiet the restaurant was. No music or audio to drawn out personal conversations. The tvs were later cut on. Dinner came and we tore it up! Got full half way through and took the rest to go. I'm in love with Indian cuisine and will definitely be back, sitting farther away from kitchen!"

Asian Buffet

★★★★☆ 4.2 (14) • $

"We were visiting in the area and needed a quick meal, so we ordered take out from Asian Buffet. Our order was accurate and the food was ready at the promised time. Check out was easy. The food was okay, some dishes better than others. Hubby ordered General Tso. He said that the chicken was dry and not crispy. He suspected that it had just been scooped out of the buffet warmer rather than made fresh. The rice was fine, standard fare. My vegetable dish was also pretty standard. The vegetables were cooked tender crisp, but the sauce was very salty. My son's chicken lo mein was also pretty standard, good, but not over the top. We were all craving water the rest of the day, so the sodium level in seasoning was probably a bit heavy handed. Overall, we were satisfied with what we received, Americanized Chinese made for quantity, not necessarily quality. We were not disappointed, but not wowed either."

Asian Buffet Grill

★★★☆☆ 3 (21)

"We were in the area and decided to try this place out. I haven't been to a Chinese buffet in a long time. We went during lunch and they were busy but seated promptly. This is one of the bigger one I've see and was clean. I took samples from a lot of different items and tried different soups. They were all good and no complaints. I my opinion, you need to go to a busy buffet so that all the food is replaced and not sitting there. They have your basic sushi that you would find in a buffet, different types of soups, a lot of regular food that people who didn't want to eat Chinese food, a Mongolian grill which has a lot of items. They had a big dessert section. I couldn't tell you all the items I got but it was good and I would go back if I was in a mood for fast cheap food. Oh yea, it was a reasonable price compared to restaurants that I have eaten at lately. I gave it a 4 star because I can't give a buffet 5 stars since the food good but not exceptional."

Brown County Inn

★★★★☆ 3.5 (122) • $$

"The Brown County Inn is such a lovely place to stay with thoughtful amenities all throughout the property. The staff is friendly and welcoming with fresh brewed coffee right at the front desk in the morning!The menus are well curated for bigger-city tastes. Rooms are simple, comfortable and clean. I can't wait to return with my family - rarely do I see playground equipment at hotels to help wear my little one out! There is something for everyone at this resort-style property."

China City

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (36) • $$

"Food was fresh and of better quality than your typical Chinese buffet. Attentive service. Friendly customers and a few seemed like regulars. Always a good sign. Restaurant was clean. I would recommend eating here if you were in town."

Twin Dragon Buffet & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (256) • $$

"Top tier Chinese buffet. The koi pond, the music, the slightly sticky tables, the smell of the variety of foods...it's hard to find Chinese buffets like this post-pandemic.The quality of the food may not be the best (as expected from an AYCE) but the taste and variety is there. The service was quick and efficient and the restrooms were clean.10/10 would come back."

Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (264) • $$

"Food for lunch buffet is n ever disappointing.Several different dishes and meat to choose from.The price has gone up,so we go 2 or 3 times a year for birthdays and special occasions! The servers are polite.I still say it is Lexington #1 in Indian food."

Masala

★★★★☆ 4.3 (239) • $$

"Every time I come to Kentucky, it's generally for a big racing event so of course people are waiting in line to go to Tony's or Frank and Dino's or Dudleys. But no trip for me is complete without coming to masala. The food here is just phenomenal. It's a touch on the pricey side which I feel like it's kind of been a trend with Indian food as of late. But you won't be disappointed with the quality or the portion size. This is just a little hole in the wall and a shopping center. That's pretty close to the freeway so it's very convenient to get to. The non-is so fluffy and hot and it just makes a perfect pairing with the sauce even though I know that's not how you're supposed to eat it. I also love all of the vegetarian dishes. This time I got the mushroom matar and the spice level was just exquisite. I took home all my leftovers for a meal the next day. And even though I had to refrigerator, I was gross and let it sit out and then I ate it anyways ....cold. And you know what... That shit was still good If you like Indian food, or even if you've never had it, and you want to try it; this is your spot"

China Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (18) • $

"This place needed a good honest review. The food tasted good and was decently fresh and hot. The price for dinner is $13.95 but it includes a fountain drink so that's a fair price. They are a small place but still packed in most of the classics. It's not the best place in town but it's solid and I would come again without hesitation."

Peking Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (22) • $$

"Born Chillicothe 1959.... John & Ruth Carson were my grandparents and since then been all around the USA had many excellent Chinese food tummies.... hoped this wonderful family owned restaurant would not disappoint...it did not!!! Great places like this are why I will never buy from. Panda Express again... I'd much rather take the chance on small and local."

Swad Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (231) • $$

"I tried to order online to no avail. I arrived right before closing and they were nice enough to take my order. I had the chicken tikka masala and bhatura (it was a little doughy). Overall nice flavors and portions."

China Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (32) • $$

"We do love this Chinese buffet! The place has good food on the buffet some of whites actually really good and others are just ok. But over all we like it. Can get a little loud in there some times but what ya going to do. It also has take out so you can do that if that's your thing."

City King Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (24) • $

"Walked in to Discover old food that appeared to have been sitting out for hours, needless to say I left to eat elsewhere."

Hong Kong Buffet

★★★★☆ 3.8 (23) • $

"While the atmosphere is a bit bland, the food is very good. This may be an unpopular opinion, but the fried chicken they have is delicious and some of the best I've had.On a different note, the restaurant always feels a bit... stale. I can't think of the word I'm looking for but it's somewhere in-between dirty and stale, but it doesn't take away from the food."

New China Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (127) • $$

"Decided to bring 26 people for a Birthday party. I gave them a week's notice and they said they had a room that was separate from main dining. It worked out perfectly. Food was constantly refreshed, they had plenty of friendly and efficient staff. Staff also didn't seem to mind us getting up, walking around and visiting each other ( some places are annoyed by this behavior). We would definitely do another party here. Thank you to the hard working employees cooking, cleaning and refreshing the food."

Szechuan House

★★★★☆ 3.7 (62) • $

"We have been eating at Szechuan House for years and we love it! You can count on the food being the same all of the time. We go on the weekend for the Buffet. The staff is great! We eat there every week. If it weren't that great, we wouldn't make the drive. Go eat there! The dinner Buffet is on Friday and Saturdays. They also serve the Buffet at Lunch time throughout the week. A+"

Gulzar’s Indian Cusine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (34) • $$

"I really enjoy this new addition to downtown dayton. There is a lunch buffet every day but I didn't get the lunch buffet. I got dinner. I ordered the Fish Sabaz, vegetable samosa, and Chai.I liked the ambiance of the restaurant and also the curries. The Chai was really good and was spicy, and the samosas were really filling too (it had a lot of spices also inside, and came with two sauces. The only thing that I would change is the curry had some weird tasting carrots. I'm not sure why the carrots were like that. But the rest was good. I would like to come back for the lunch buffet. Also, I wish there were more fish in the curry, but I guess fish is probably not a popular option at the restaurant."

River View Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (13)

"Staying at their RV park we decided to get something to eat here since it was close. Almost didn't come because it's not cheap, especially for a small buffet at a casino in the middle of nowhere! However we were hungry and didn't feel like going somewhere else.The buffet is basically southern food themed. We were very surprised, everything we tried was delicious.Stand outs to me were the pot roast and the fried chicken, but everything was good, the roast beef, the vegetables the bread pudding. Really didn't have a single thing I didn't like.Might try it again before we leave."

Golden Buffet Chinese Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (91) • $$

"If you have not visited since the renovations you should. Everything is brand new. The environment is vibrant and eye appealing. They have all new food stations. The good has always been good here. Kudos to the owners for the upgrades."

Great Wall

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (15) • $$

"I've been coming here since they opened and they haven't disappointed yet.Full delicious buffet with everything you could want. I would like if the General So chicken was spicer....I guess that goes for everything on the buffet but it's all still good. What makes the Great Wall special is the Mongolian BBQ. I live that I can get a pork chip or a steak cooked any way I like it. Their selection of toppings is pretty good for a smaller buffet. Service is about what you would expect from a buffet. They clear my dirty plates and bring refills. That's about all I ask from a server at a buffet"

China Star

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (32) • $$

"Very tasty but very overpriced. If they are within an hour and half of closing don't bother going because the food quality is not maintained through all business hours."

New Grand Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (26) • $

"One oy fav places to go for good food and relaxing place for buffet as well everyone was really nice and almost leave satisfied"

King Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (47)

"I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before i decided to come in here! Geesh! My first time here and the experience was awesome! All buffet tables were open and stocked! They even have a hibachi grill. For two people at lunch we paid less than $30 including drinks. Yes some things were a little on the cool side, but you could clearly see them working through and bringing out fresh food! From fruit to ice cream to BBQ ribs this place was great!"

New Krishna Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (257) • $$

"After years of absence they finally brought their lunch buffet back!!! (Lunch only for now). The prices are different for weekdays and weekends and a bit higher than before. But what isn't nowadays. I rather pay for a few dollars more to have this buffet back than not having it at all. I totally recommend this place for anyone loves Indian cuisine"

Emzara's Buffet

★★★★☆ 4 (81) • $$

"Emzara's Kitchen was an inexpensive lunch option with a large variety of food to choose from. They have plenty of indoor seating to escape the heat too. This restaurant is a buffet. Adults are $16.99 per person, kids four and under are free. There is a large indoor dining room with more indoor dining upstairs. The covered patio offers outdoor seating if you prefer. The buffet was well laid out with two sides, offering identical options. The front section is the salad area and hot entrees are along the back. Off to the side is the dessert bar, soft drinks, and coffee. The selection here was impressive. The salad bar had varieties of salads, fruit, and breads. The hot food area had fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, fish, mashed potatoes, and more. There were at least half a dozen dessert options. The coffee area had brewed coffee as well as options for fancier coffees and a large selection of creams and sugars. The food wasn't bad! I'd say it's better than most buffets at this price point. We arrived shortly after opening so everything was fresh and hot. I enjoyed the fried chicken and all of the tasty vegetable options. The variety was perfect for my toddler and she ate a good amount of food. The to go cups for coffee were great so that I could continue enjoying my coffee as we explored the zoo. I'd definitely eat here again if I find myself at The Ark again."