The Best Buffets in Orlando

Biergarten Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (722) • $$$

"Amazing as always. Lunch at the biergarten in Germany, we enjoyed rotating selections of bratwurst, rotisserie chicken, pork schnitzel and a variety of salads. They also have Bavarian cheesecake and hand-pulled apple strudel, absolutely delicious. Great German entertainment for the family and lovely sweet service as you would expect from Disney.Walk it off around the world and enjoys the drinks, entertainment, and of course more food if you dare. Cheers"

Chef Mickey's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (804) • $$$

"It's funny how this place gets some pretty divided opinions. Some folks (like myself) are big fans while others complain it's overpriced with meh food. Here's the thing, this is a character dining experience with guaranteed access to five of the most popular Disney characters that you'd otherwise be spending a ton of time trying to hunt them down for photos that you'll wait hours for. This place isn't meant to be one of the elite dining experiences so people should really manage their expectations for the food, which to me isn't as bad as some make it out to be.Compared to other Disney buffets, this place is actually better than average. The food you get here is better than what you'd pay for at the crystal buffet at Magic Kingdom or the similar character dining/buffet equivalent at Hollywood Studios. It might be as exciting to the palate as say the character dining buffet at Animal Kingdom, but this place in general is pretty good. Their carving station is always solid, the salad bar and peeled shrimps are always dependable and they have a good sized dessert bar with plenty of options. Their cupcakes are always a hit for us. The characters come out pretty frequently and on good nights you might get a rare chance to take extra photos. This place is also a no-brainer for people who like to stay the Contemporary like myself, or want to hit up a character dining here before taking the monorail to or from Magic Kingdom. The contemporary also has a pretty big arcade and gift shop right next to Chef Mickey's so there's that as well. I usually try to come here twice during each visit because the kids love it so much. I definitely would suggest this place over most Disney buffet/character dining option choices."

Tusker House Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (652) • $$$

"This was the first restaurant we had to snide the Disney parks. It set the bar real high for the others. The buffet was awesome. So many great options. I ended getting a bit of everything in multiple trips. So many flavors. To top it off you get a visit from some of the characters. This was a great choice. Depending on when you go reservations are recommended."

The Crystal Palace

★★★★☆ 3.6 (745) • $$$

"This is by far my favorite lunch spot in Magic Kingdom and my favorite character dining experience in Disney World. For the price, the dining options are great. The buffet food is surprisingly awesome with salmon, shrimp and grits, prime rib, and more! Service is amazing and you get plenty of character time and photo ops. My two year old niece absolutely loves it! We brought family visiting from out of state and they loved it. They were very mindful about our allergies and made sure we felt comfortable. This is a great spot for a family experience!"

U & Me Revolving Hot Pot

★★★★☆ 4.1 (552) • $$

"Omg, where do I even start?!The place is really pretty inside and large, so wait times don't take that long. We maybe waited 15minutes? Service was quick, friendly, and very attentive which was awesome. Most of the experience is on a self serve basis that consists of buffet stations and revolving belt for additional conveniency. I enjoyed how each station had a purpose and a large amount of varieties to choose from, ranging from a meat station (beef, chicken, lamb, etc), a seafood station (crab, clams, squid, fish, etc) a sauce station, and a fruit/dessert station. Coming from a small town 7hrs away, this was an absolute treat that will definitely fill you up with deliciousness and memories! Is the price a little expensive? Yes, but for what you get and the amount of time they allow, regardless if it's 2 people or 6 people, it will absolutely be worth it."

Cape May Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (465) • $$$

"Cape May has always been a staple for me and my family. I wish they would bring back the all you care to enjoy crab legs. It's a pretty steep price for just a cluster. They have something for everyone. If you don't like seafood they have ribs, chicken, and a carving station. The fruit buckle is my favorite for dessert."

Royal Southern Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (370) • $$

"The food here was really good! As I've said before, I'm not an expert on Indian food. When the food is this good, I couldn't care less how authentic it is. Namastay right here and eat this food!The tandoori chicken and naan bread were the stars here. I couldn't get enough of the naan. The fried fish and samosas were really good too. The chaat was decent, but I'm not really into pomegranate seeds in savory dishes. The egg biryani was good, but I think I prefer the biryani at Friends down the street.For dessert there was a really tasty coffee mousse, and there was also a refreshing mango drink. It reminded me of the fruit nectars I tried in Chile.I wouldn't hesitate to come back here soon."

Garden Grill Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (349) • $$$

"What a fun character meal in a restaurant that rotates around about one time per hour inside the pavilion known as The Land. The ride, Soarin, is also located in the Pabilion, as well as the Living with the Land ride. We saw Mickey, Pluto and the namesake chipmunks of the meal - Chip & Dale!The food was really good including mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, steamed veggies, Mac n cheese, beef steak with chimichurra sauce and turkey with gravy. A fresh garden salad with delicious bread, honey cornbread and fresh, crisp appetizer veggies with a creamy ranch dip start the meal and it is finished with an apple dumpling pie in a skillet alamode - plus chocolate cupcake and chocolate mousse cup. All you can drink included drinks were tea and water, coke and Diet Coke or Root Beer (Barq's). The restaurant rotates slowly as you pass through the tree tops of the Living with the Land ride below for a really cool ambiance. The service was fantastic and we really enjoyed our experience. We topped it off by seeing friends from college 4 tables away that we had not seen since we graduated college (30ish!!!! Gasp) years ago!"

Fred's Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (307) • $$

"I've been searching for some really good southern food in central Florida and I've finally found it. Fred's is delicious and inexpensive. They even have a rewards program. We've tried breakfast and lunch and both we equally delicious. In addition to the food, they also serve up some southern hospitality as well. The team is so nice, it's basically like Sunday dinner at my grandma's house."

Hollywood & Vine

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (385) • $$$

"I'm always trying different places at Disney and this one was no exception as it was food and characters how do you go wrong?Coming here I didn't really know what to expect because it was my friends choice but what I found was a lot of different options from lots of side dishes to some marinated chicken to some honey ham to some shrimp Mac and cheese all of which was just ok as nothing here really stood out as being amazing while it all was good I just feel like it was pretty standard and that it's all about the characters interaction here and not the food.The desert bar was cool too the apple crisp with the ice cream was yummy and it was definitely one of the better things here for the given night!Overall it was a cute time with friends Disney characters and some food what was good so you really can't go wrong but it's with this that I really feel like I wouldn't be back here again as there are other places that are just that much better!"

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

★★★★☆ 3.5 (334) • $$$

"Had a 7:30pm reservation for dinner. My 2 year old was exhausted by this time after a full day at the park but managed to take pictures with 5 princesses. We saw Snow White, belle, Ariel, rapunzel, and Jasmine. The meal was expensive (200+) for 2 adults and a toddler but worth it if you want to take photos and spend some 1:1 time with each princess. The dinner was AYCE, we started with salad, potato salad, bread and cheese. Main plate included salmon with cabbage, chicken with roasted veggies, and Swedish style meatballs over mash potatoes. They brought over a separate plate for my husband who has a dairy intolerance. We skipped the dessert platter because it was too much food and had it to go instead. The Princesses were all very nice and patient with my reserved toddler but I personally wouldn't do this again bc of the high price tag."

1900 Park Fare

★★★★☆ 3.8 (280) • $$$

"For character dining especially buffets, the food is usually not up to par, as characters are the main attraction. I must say the buffet food here was probably the best one at Magic Kingdom area. It's very nicely decorated with portraits of all the princesses. You take pics with Aladdin, Cinderella, Mirabelle, and Tiana. Our server was very nice and cleared our empty plates and made sure we get pics with all of the characters. Now for the food. Best prime rib! The creamiest mashed potatoes and so good. Delicious salmon, chicken curry, and sausage. Really liked the gumbo soup too. So many vloggers raved about their loaded potato salad and I must agree, it was really good! Was so full for dessert but did enjoy their chocolate lava cake. A must for character dining and also enjoying some real good food."

Koywan Hibachi Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (390) • $$

"Never disappointed here as the food is consistently hot and refreshed and we like the selection of Chinese hot foods and sushi. They have beef choices at dinner and lots of seafood like large shrimp and crab. Sushi chefs are always present making fresh rolls and sashimi. On Fathers Day they included delicious snow crab legs at the buffet which we really appreciated. Would like to see new dessert options like almond cookies but like the chocolate cupcakes and apple pie. We've been to other Chinese buffets but prefer Koywan."

Trail's End Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (259) • $$

"I just saw in a local social media food group that Trail's End Restaurant has closed its doors.This is sad news for all as it was a good restaurant with a fine vibe, a great staff and good food.I guess change is necessary, but it is always sad to see a place close its doors."

Tropical Cabana

★★★★★ 4.7 (159) • $

"Five stars for delicious food at an affordable price. This was my first time eating at Tropical Cabana. We did make a wrong turn and got lost but got back n Central Florida Parkway and found it. It's a cute little blue building in the middle of a warehouse district. Don't let that dissuade you from eating here, the food is really fantastic.I came in search of a skirt steak but after reading other yelp reviews about the pork I had to try it. The pulled pork was delicious and not sweet. I had a lunch special which was the pork and rice and black beans plus I added sweet plantains to the order. My vegetarian husband ordered a plate of veggies plus the black beans had rice. We both loved what we ate and look forward to returning nad I will finally have the skirt steak."

Spice Indian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (172) • $$

"The only Indian restaurant on the east side of the city. Tabla? Have you seen how ridiculous their prices are? Ahmed? Have you tasted their food?In an area starving for culinary attention, Spice carries more than its weight.I might be a little biased because they take good care of my special requests and always make sure I'm happy. Favorites are Kadai anything, Saag anything and Salmon Tikka. Lamb is always cooked very tender, a rare find in my travels. What little tandoor I've had has been unremarkable because it's not my thing, and Malai Salmon packs a punch of salt. Madras is good, but I prefer Kadai when I want savory rather than tomato-dairy."

Friends Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (137) • $$

"Randomly stopped in for the lunch buffet. Lots of variety. Fresh food. Friendly staff. The buffet is a good way to try many different things. Was too busy eating to take any pictures. Come hungry, leave full!!!"

El Palacio Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (228) • $$

"The customer service is excellent. The food is delicious with so many options consistently fresh being put out and fresh fruit. Definitely recommend to friends and family, dates and family outings."

Ichiban Chinese & Japanese Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (169) • $$

"I am a little disappointed that this restaurant doesn't have a higher rating. Yesterday my wife and I went to Ichiban Chinese restaurant for lunch the place was crowded. We were here a week ago and again the parking lot was full.There price for lunch buffet included a drink was $12.95 which is great for what you get. I mainly eat the seafood consisting of cold boiled shrimp and mussels and the hot sour soup which was excellent.Food continued to come out of the kitchen and figured with the amount of customers inside it's continues to stay fresh. My wife had the typical Chinese meal to include noodle beef chicken and vegetable s. She really enjoyed her meal. Actually she was the one who suggested us making the 30 mile drive for lunch.Dessert s include several flavors of ice cream cakes and cookies.Our waiter refilled my tea exactly at the right time and kept our table clean of our dirty dishes.Overall we will definitely be returning maybe one day try the dinner menu."

Ahmed Indian Grill & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (93) • $$

"Tried the lunch buffet and was very satisfied with dishes offered. Gentleman who seated us was very gentle and kind. Plenty of interior seating in a casual atmosphere. Ahmed is located in a plaza with shared parking. It's situated right next to Panda Express across from the Waterford Lakes Town Center."

Boston Lobster Feast

★★★★☆ 3.8 (107) • $$$$

"i was told they had all you can eat lobster and crab legs so just know i came i saw i conquered....- shannon was my server great guy - desserts could be better but no complaints nonetheless !"

Harvest Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (105) • $$

"So, I rarely leave anything but rave reviews, but this wasn't great. I feel like if I'm paying $24 for a basic breakfast it should be pretty stellar. Maybe I'm cheap ‍. But ordered eggs over medium (they came over easy). Ordered bacon and it was clearly burnt, but they served it anyway. I let my server know it was bad, he did bring me new bacon, but kinda seemed bothered. The new bacon was still pretty over cooked, but at least 2 of the 3 it didn't have the bitter flavor. The 3rd was burnt. The potatoes were good and coffee was delicious. Not the best experience..."

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (205) • $$

"We are familiar with this place in sacramento, so we decided to go here in Orlando. It did not disappoint. The food was all fresh and the honey butter that they have goes so good on the yeast rolls. She brought them out fresh while we were sitting thethere and we had to have some they smelt so good. The person filling our drinks and taking our plates kept herself busy even in down time. She was wiping the glass partitions. Place was clean."

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (193) • $$

"Great service and great food. When I went I just beat the rush of people that came. The place had a steady pace of people. I ordered the Tuna wrap alongside with sweet potato fries. I also noticed that they have large milkshakes that also look really appetizing. I would try other things on the menu!"

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (175) • $$

"It's a buffet. It was decent for what it was, but don't come in here expecting the best meal of your life. It is exactly what you would expect. A ton of food options, salad bar, dessert bar, pizza, etc. Our service was good and of course the dinner was fast since you serve yourself. I will say that the yeast rolls were my stand out favorite."

Latitude & Longitude

★★★★☆ 4.2 (60) • $$

"Awesome breakfast buffet although $36 per adult and $16 per child 4-12 plus 18% gratuity. Made to order omelets, French toast, and eggs Benedict plus traditional breakfast meats and sides plus brunch charcuterie options too! Highly recommend.Also ate here on day 1 for a snack and had a delicious crispy chicken sandwich with a side cesear salad and my hubs had a bowl of potato soup! Those were great too! Typical resort prices but good portions!"

Super Orient Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (160) • $

"I love this place! It's always packed and the food is always fresh!! So many sushi and seafood options! They even offer hibachi and it's included with the buffet price. The food was so good I forgot to take picture of all of my plates. I didn't eat all day just so I could really enjoy myself, and I did love this place, definitely recommend"

Café Osceola

★★★★☆ 3.7 (73) • $$

"Came in for a buffet breakfast this AM. Gotta get that bacon. Yum. Yum. The eggs this morning were warmer than they were when I came in last. I understand it's hard to keep all the food hot when it's buffet style, so I don't fault them too much. Bacon - delicious. Sausage - happy. Eggs with cheese & butter - yum! Service was fairly quick. A little louder today because there were more people but it was good overall."

El Palacio

★★★★☆ 3.6 (70) • $$

"Hadn't visited this location in a couple years and it's been upgraded! Newly renovated, new AC, very clean. Staff are bilingual and very attentive. Food is just as good here as the Orlando location. Unlimited croquetas and queso frito? Yes please!"

Eagle Lake Family Diner

★★★★☆ 4.3 (41) • $$

"5 stars for a greasy spoon diner with an easy going atmosphere. Friendly service and great food! I've only been here for breakfast so I can't speak to any other meal but it's become a tradition for my family to eat here when I come into town from Tennessee. I recommend the grits, toast and eggs! I've had the fired potatoes a few times but in my opinion they need a little more flavor or seasoning. The pancakes are so good I don't even use syrup-I know, I'm weird. But seriously try a bite with just butter! Mmmmm! Bottom line is this place is a jewel! If you're in Polk County it's worth the trip!"

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (76) • $$

"This is the best Golden Corral we have ever been to. The food is excellent - fresh, seasoned and cooked well. Well prepared and stocked. 5 stars for the cooks and food.The service is great. Our sodas kept full and condiments in the table. Everything was tended nicely. 5 star for the serversThe Manager was very nice and welcoming. 5 stars for the manager.The place was clean and well kept. 5 stars for the restaurant.Come here for some excellent GC!"

Ponderosa Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (106) • $$

"A guilty pleasure from another era when social media meant hanging out at the mall and healthy eating was a mostly vague concept straight from the nearest shipment of Wheat Germ and the John Denver fan club.Bare bones Ponderosa "steakhouse" could always guarantee a shoe leather carcass and a lukewarm buffet of fixins' that would set you back less than a five spot. This concept has worn about as well as bell bottoms, mood rings and infomercial crooner Peter Lemongello (look him up.) Prison riots have started over less, the food here is to put it plainly, not good.What can I say, I'm a sucker for dead brands walking. My advice is to keep walking. Barely two stars."

Cafe Gauguin

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (64) • $$

"We stopped in for breakfast one morning while at work conference. The buffet is clean and clearly labeled. There was a lot of offerings, and the food was fresh! I would love to see how it is set up for the holidays!"

City Buffet

★★★★☆ 3.5 (32)

"Pleasantly surprised by this place! Having lived in Winter Springs for the past 7 years, I have driven by this place more times than I can count. always saying "Ooh one of these days I will check it out". That day happened to be father's Day, and they had a special price on all-you-can-eat crab legs. Although we didn't partake, everyone was charged the same price (17.99). Still not a bad price for the amount of food you get.While the quality is on par with most buffets, the freshness is definitely another level. Every single item was fresh, piping hot, and never empty for long. We tried the fried chicken, octopus, sashimi, macaroni, crawfish, fried rice, broccoli & beef, every single dessert they had, and more shrimp than I can remember LOL.The inside had ample seating, spread in a semi circle around the buffet area. The wait staff was very attentive, and our glasses remained full.Glad to have stopped in, and can't wait for my next visit!"

Breakfast with Goofy and his Pals

★★★★★ 4.9 (16) • $$$$

"Breakfast with Goofy and his Pals is the Four Seasons Orlando's character dining breakfast at their Ravello restaurant. If you're looking to character dining option in Disney World, this is the BEST. You breakfast food options are amazing, there are no crazy crowds, and the characters will come around to your table multiple times so your children get a chance to interact with them.My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Located at the Four Seasons Orlando hotel, Breakfast with Goofy and his Pals is a dining option that is offered a few times a week (check the schedule or call the concierge). Like the rest of the hotel, it is a beautiful restaurant. The hotel itself is only a few months old, and everything is still brand-new. The ceilings are high, the space is bright and open, and you just feel like you're at an amazing hotel, because you are. 1 Star.Service - Just like all Four Seasons hotels, the service is amazing. They cater to families, so they will make you feel at home, welcome, and accommodate any of your needs. Seriously, if you have a request 95% of the time they can fulfill it will matter how extraordinary this. But the key to this experience is of course Goofy, Minnie, & Mickey. These three characters roam around the restaurant and will take the time to visit each table. Best of all, it is not a crazy and crowded affair, so on our visit we saw them circle our table at least five times. There were plenty of times for fun poses, hugs, and interaction with the kids. 1 Star.Food - In all honesty, seeing Goofy and his pals are bonus. Why? Because if you've ever been to a Disney resort character dining meal, the food is pretty average to just plain bad. Most the restaurants know that families are coming to dine with the characters, so they do not put much effort into the food. The Four Seasons Orlando does not do that. The breakfast spread here is incredible. There are pastries, yogurt and granola parfaits, fresh fruit, breads, cereals, cheese, Italian meats, and more. There is also a cook to order omelet\egg bar, s 'mores pancakes, French toast, and of course high quality bacon and sausage. Orange juice and coffee are immediately brought out, but you can also request a pineapple and apple juices if you prefer. Seriously, the breakfast here is amazing. When you add the Disney characters it becomes an unforgettable experience. 2 Stars.Will I Return? - Yes. I'll come back to Breakfast with Goofy and his Pals even if I did not stay at the Four Seasons Orlando. This has by far been the best experience I have ever had dining with Disney characters. For once I felt that there was no compromise on the quality of food, and the extra attention from Goofy and his pals was extraordinary. If you are Disney fan and you don't want to deal with large crowds and bad food, this is the place to go. 1 Star.My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts):1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm.1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service. But that's also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point.2 Stars - Food - I'll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the food.1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return. Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score."