The Most Delicious Buffets in Lexington

Asia Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 2 (23) • $

"It's an Asian buffet. So you know what to expect. The people are very friendly. They have Soups, salad, sushi, and the usual foods. They sometime vary- the rice is yellow instead of traditional fried rice though. ‍ they also have several flavors of hand-dipped ice cream. You can order delivery or carry out. The price is really good too."

Bubby's BBQ

★★★★☆ 4 (105) • $$

"Excellent every time!Bubbys is always such a delight to stop and eat whenever we are in the area. The restaurant is always clean, and the food is hot and fresh.Besides their amazing pulled pork, one of our favorites each trip is the fish. Always fried fresh, the fish is light and tasty. Their fried chicken is always cooked perfectly and is flavorful and juicy with just the right amount of crispy breading. The sides are always plentiful! From collard greens to mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, and plenty others!Bubbys also has a salad bar, which is just the right size. The salad and toppings are always fresh and kept well stocked. Located just west of interstate 75 (exit 25), Bubbys should be everyone's lunch or dinner destination. The fish is so good, I'm tempted to drive an hour each direction just to eat there!"

Taqueria Las Lalis

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9)

"Great food, excellent and speedy service, very attentive but not smothering wait staff. Cannot beat the price, food quality, taste and service here. A definite must visit place but be warned, you'll be hooked and keep coming back! Yumm level 4"

Mehak Indian Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (22)

"New for that side of town! Good food, nice people, street parking. Come check it out."

David's Steak House and Buffet

★★★★☆ 3.6 (99) • $$

"Buffet was good and it had steak on it. And place was clean. Service was good and friendly."

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."

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."

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!"

Good Foods Co-op

★★★★☆ 4.3 (115) • $$

"As a co-op, this place has an ownership system rather than membership. I was hoping to be convinced that it would be worth the substantial price to buy in, but I really wasn't. My assumption would be that a place like this would be the best for local items and niche health foods. The balance was more towards the former than the latter, though their cafe might be good.Notably, their selection of hummus was much smaller than their selection of beer cheese. Does anyone in Lexington eat hummus? If so, please let me know where to get some. This place had some alternative milks and tofu, but nothing distinctive or local and nothing that would really compete with a big box health food store. They did however have plenty of Ale-8. I will say that the fresh vegetable selection looked nice, they had a good bulk foods section, and they have a decent sized store overall, but some of their weaknesses just puzzled me.From my perspective, it's good enough to occasionally stop in and hunt for a deal, but not good enough to buy in and do all my shopping here."

Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (200) • $$

"This place has been great every time we've gotten food here. We've only ever gotten takeout, but it's been an awesome experience each time. We are pretty basic, but we love the naan, the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and saag paneer. We love the flavor, portion, and spice level. We really are very lucky to have a place like this in Etown. Any time we have a craving for Indian food, we know Namaste is here for us and is consistently great. We'll have to eat in one of these days!"

China House Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (16) • $

"I've only eaten here a few times, but it's been fine on both visits. My last visit was a little over a month ago. I went after lunch, but before dinner, on a weekday and it wasn't busy. I wanted something quick, as I was out alone and running errands. It's located on Grant Line Road in a small strip center by Pizza Hut. You pay before you eat, which is kind of odd. I guess they must've had problems with people not paying. The restaurant was clean on the inside. The buffet was well-stocked, especially for not being busy. I went for my usual selections: hot and sour soup, crab Rangoon, green beans, and a small sampling of a few entrées. The hot and sour soup wasn't terrible, but it was a bit bland. The same went for the crab Rangoon. It wasn't very full and it lacked flavor. I missed out on green beans. They didn't look fresh. However, the entrées that I tried were good. I didn't have any complaints on those. The fruits were also fresh and the desserts looked so as well, although I didn't try them. This buffet is really inexpensive. I didn't know that prior to going, but it was a pleasant surprise. I only wished I had been more pleased with my Chinese buffet staples here. The owner waited on me and was very friendly and kept my glass full and the table clean. I would consider going back, but I'm not in a rush."

Hibachi Buffet

★★★★☆ 3.7 (95) • $$

"One of the best buffets around the variety of food is top notch. The grill where you choose your own everything including your sauces to make the best noodles or rice dish of your liking is great. They even have hand dipped ice cream. Service is good and the restaurant is huge"

Ole South Barbeque

★★★★☆ 3.8 (75) • $$

"I was a little worried about giving Ole South a try. Buffets are nor usually my choice since most buffets are about quantity, not quality. I was also worried if the BBQ sauce was going to be the vinegar dip variety. But I had to complete the Owensboro BBQ trifecta.Well...those two fears were quickly put to rest at Ole South.I chose the buffet so I could sample everything. I ev3n ate a salad at a BBQ joint but that's boring to talk about.I had fried chicken, chipped pork, pulled pork, chipped mutton, potato salad, beans, Mac and cheese, slaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, cinnamon apple, broccoli casserole, green beans, and creamed corn.You can't go wrong with any of the meats. There are two BBQ sauces - a thin vinegar which I didn't like but the thick and smoky was an accurate description with some sweetness.The potato salad was unique as it seemed like it was a redskin variety with some pimentos and other things.Cream corn had a fresh and delicious flavor.I remember I didn't like the broccoli casserole and the cinnamon apple didn't ha e much cinnamon.Burgoo was very mutton heavy. Dessert was included as well. The bread pudding was my favorite out of tue desserts. Sweet tea was refreshingly sweet.All of this was worth the $15 plus tip I passed out. I will be making a trip back to Ole South in the near future."

Bread of Life Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (42) • $$

"This is a Casey County staple and a place everyone should try. Their lunch and dinner menus are hearty, filling and delicious. Service is always very prompt and while not always the friendliest, the food makes up for it. The deduction of a star is based off their breakfast buffet. I was excited to try it on my trip home because I had always heard good things. I was disappointed. The gravy was not homemade, the eggs, unsalted and dry and the biscuits were definitely baked from frozen and not great quality frozen biscuits. Was it edible? Absolutely. The sausage and bacon were good as was the coffee but nothing to write home about. Would I come back for breakfast specifically? No. Will I come back for lunch and dinner? Absolutely! Gift shop was cute and I bought a cute blouse and jeans so that was pretty fantastic."

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."

Lucky Garden

★★★☆☆ 3 (5)

"This is a pretty decent Chinese buffet. The Resturaunt is fairly clean and the staff seem to always make sure the food is served fresh on the buffet line. They also serve all you can eat sushi."

China House

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (18) • $

"We order DoorDash and to go from here often. Food is always hot, the containers are packed and usually get free stuff in the box. We started ordering through doordash from here and since it's always so good we now go there often. Will def be eating there again."

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."

Knepp's Country Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9) • $

"Nice place very clean fantastic fried chicken, great Mexican chicken. Close to I69. The Gaston is nice to but this is closer and tastes just as good"

Jade Garden

★★★☆☆ 3 (5)

"Small selection, but they have enough options for everyone. The noodles and pepper steak were okay, didn't taste very fresh, but everything else was great. I really like the green beans, I recommend them with dumplings. Dessert section is very limited, only puddings, sugar cookie. Banana pudding was pretty good.Service was great, the waiter was very attentive, and refilled drinks often.Ambiance is okay, it has old, authentic Chinese decor, but nothing special. Restaurant is very clean, including bathrooms. Dining room is very quiet, with dim lighting.Overall great food, good service, and great value. At the time of this review, the price is $13.50 pp, for all you can eat, which is a good value compared to other buffets."

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"

Asian Grill and Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (18)

"Great food and great service. Sushi is always fresh, hibachi grill is my fav. Salad bar is well stocked"

Golden Blossom Buffet

★★★★☆ 3.7 (58) • $

"My wife is not a big fan of buffet, but I enjoy them every once in a while. I have seen Golden Blossom Buffet pop up on yelp , multiple times, but I have not been in a position to be across the river to try it.Well, one Saturday I found myself on the right side of the river and remembered Golden Blossom Buiffet. I quickly headed over and was happy to get to try their offerings. I pulled into the parking a little later than I normally eat lunch, about 1:30. I walked in , was greeted by the friendly staff and shown my table. I placed my drink order and started looking over all the various foods they were presenting ... I tried my normal standbys, Hot and sour Sour Soup, General Taus chicken, Pepper Steak, etc... all very good. The Sushi choices were limited, but each of them full of flavor. I happily give them 5 starts because the food was tasty, and even at 2 on a Saturday when there were only a few patrons in the restaurant, they were replenishing or swapping out dishes. Service was great. All in all an excellent buffet for the money ."

Grayson's Landing

★★★★☆ 3.8 (5)

"Kentuckians don't know what they're missing if they're not taking advantage of the Kentucky State Parks and the lodge buffet restaurants. This one is in the basement of the Rough River Dam Lodge. I didn't see ANY signage out front or on the way either. Just follow the directions to the lodge. I'll never forget taking one of my friends to a state park buffet. She asked "is this some sort of nursing home?" The majority to the state park restaurant patrons are elderly. I mean, I don't mean to be rude, but I'm just throwing that out there. Although the majority of patrons take advantage of the under priced buffet, they also have set menus too. I ate there three times during my weekend stay. Each time it was a different price. The two breakfast meals that I had were each very different. The bacon was crispy one day and floppy the next. On the floppy day, the scrabbled eggs were watery... that was definitely off day. The dinner options were slamming! The fried chicken and mashed potatoes were my favorites. I must mention, the manager was a jerk. He seated us in the very back, literally the furthest from the buffet. I didn't mind the walk, but my dad was having back issues, so I asked to be seated up front. This joker said "those tables don't fit parties of three"... referring to the same table that that the three of us had sat at the day before. The same table that had four chairs. I was so mad. As I was cashing out at the register, he answered the phone while waiting on me. He stated to the person on the other end, "no, it's nothing like it used to be, there's only XYZ on the buffet now." Seriously? What a way to sell it!"

King Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (60)

"Not a bad spot for Chinese buffet! They've got a lot of variety, even for vegetarians.They have all the usual soups, chicken options, and even fried fish and fries if you're a picky eater. The selling point to me and my friend is hibachi. You pick the rice and all the toppings and put it on a plate, then you hand them the plate and tell them which sauce you want them to cook it with. I did the teriyaki sauce with mushrooms, jalapeños, and shrimp. Very filling and flavorful!Most of the other options from the buffet are hit or miss. I didn't like most anything, except the fried frog legs and the black pepper chicken. Even the fried rice in the buffet section is bland.You can get fried shrimp as well as shrimp with the head on. Those were good!On a Thursday evening, there were a decent amount of people! Lots of families coming in to eat. Tons of tables to accommodate too. It never got packed.The place is clean and they come around often to take away empty plates. Service is good. They're just there to do the job but they were nice. For the price, it's pretty good. $15 for each of us. I'm sure it's an inflation price but that's not a bad deal if you're eating at least 2 plates.Parking shares with other businesses so there's plenty of spots!"

Hibachi Sushi Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (45) • $$

"Hibachi Sushi Buffet is a great place, but because of a problem with the service on my second visit, it took me three visits to get my review right. Such a dedicated Yelper!Hibachi Sushi Buffet intrigued me. There were grand opening flags festooning the parking lot. There were lots of cars there, but the Yelp reviews were pretty lousy. I decided to try for myself. The restaurant has clearly been remodeled and updated. The decor is what I would call "modern classy Asian." It certainly has a bit of an exotic feel, but without kitsch. There is a massive variety of prepared foods, including lots of seafood, on the five hot steam tables. The food is tasty, fresh, and served at a safe temperature. The restaurant also has a hibachi, where you pick ingredients and a chef cooks them to order. There is also the best sushi buffet I have seen in Louisville. Finally, there is a cold bar, and a nice selection of Asian desserts. Why did my review take three visits?I would have given Hibachi Sushi Buffet five stars based on my first visit. The food was good, and the service was good enough. On my second visit, the food was good, but the service was unacceptable. In my opinion, a server at a buffet only has three tasks. 1) Keep my beverage filled. 2) Clear used plates. (Dirty plates are gross, and I don't want to be surrounded by evidence of my gluttony. 3) Bring my check promptly at the end of the meal. If service is up to par, I will tip as well as I would at a full service restaurant, but on this visit, the server didn't do ANY of that. After waiting and waiting for the check (and trying to make eye contact), I had to employ my foolproof strategy to get a check; I put on my coat and walked toward the door. The server chased me down and accused me of trying to skip my tab. By pushing the right combination of my "buttons," she qualified herself to hear my unfiltered opinion. On my third visit, a different server was assigned to me. (The first one may or may not have been cowering in a corner.) Food was good, and service was impeccable, even doing things that earn extra points (like refilling beverage after bringing the check.) I don't know if the server is this great to everyone (or if there is a picture in the break room captioned, "Don't piss this guy off!"I will be back. I like this place."

Jumbo Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (146) • $$

"Sitting in PACKED restaurant lobby down the street with 15 of my retiree friends. It's the week before Christmas!! One and half hour wait at 1130am. I call Jumbo and she assures me, will set up table for us immediately. So down we go!! What a pleasant surprise for all of us. Eight or nine stations, give or take. Piping hot food, filled to the brim and constantly being monitored. You name it, they got it. Excellent choice of American dishes. The Mac and cheese looked delicious!! I love their salmon and whitefish. The soups, egg rolls, and Chinese donuts were wonderful. Big table of sushi, huge aisle of salads, cold shrimp, fruits, banana pudding, parfait desserts. Lunch price $10.95. Did add 15% tip for large party. Wonderful huge room in back. But again, let me note, the food is constantly being monitored and filled. Piping hot!!! Before I left, I asked about Christmas. They will be open from 11a til 8p. Lots more seafood. They say, oysters, snow crab, etc. With a price of $18.95, what a deal!!! So join the Parker family (A Christmas Story), let it be your Christmas Story....Fa ra ra ra ra, ra ra ra ra!!!!!"

Golden Hibachi Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (50) • $$

"My kids and I love this place. The food is always amazing and plentiful. I love their sushi and hibachi offerings and the place is always clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. It is affordable as well."

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."

Supreme Hibachi & Sushi Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3 (66) • $$

"It's been five or six years since I've been here . I was craving Chinese food and kept debating about just picking one thing or going to a buffet . I decided on the buffet for the variety . They use to have a bunch of different bao buns and potstickers (so I was slightly disappointed that they had one kind of potstickers) and no bao buns .The egg rolls definitely made up for it though. The fresh green beans were so good I couldn't stop eating them! My favorite though from the buffet was the chicken and veggies. However the hibachi side is the star of the show . Everything is nice and fresh. People were just piling up their plates and waiting for the chef to cook their food . The wait time at the hibachi side was minimal. The service though, my server was friendly and attentive coming over every so often to ask if I wanted more sweet tea. I'd get up to get another plate and when I returned to the table had been cleared with the exception of my silverware. They also have fresh sushi which I have to say looked pretty decent .The dessert bar includes cookies , ice cream , assorted mini cakes and fresh fruit .For 11.99 for the lunch buffet you can't beat it &there's definitely something for everyone ."

China Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (25) • $

"Was hesitant to go, based on reviews. But, decided to go in today. The price is good and quality was average /above average. The food was regularly freshened. I was pleased with selection and taste. It was not too busy at 4:30 on a Sunday. Our waiter kept our drinks full and was very friendly. For $8.99 is was totally worth it!"

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."

King Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (34) • $$

"I visit here often for lunch during the week- and take my food to go.They have sooooo many choices, and I would say around the times when I go the food is always hot and fresh. Staff is friendly- quick and easy. Prices are very reasonable."

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."

King Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (32) • $

"My go to for Chinese. Not like the Chinese I back in Miami, Fl but does have a variety of options. Food is always good, food temperature is good and the hibachi is delicious if you don't want to eat the items from the buffet.Only wish they had coke products instead of Pepsi. Overall, always a great experience and exceptional service."