Cafe Florian

Buffet in the Bay Area? Yes! This place is a hidden gem! They have the Sunday seafood buffet!They have crab! Yes I said it .. crab! Rockefeller oysters, sushi, and so much more! Don't feel like seafood? They have prime rib and lots of other dishes! They have a whole side of desserts. Along with a soft serve ! Price is very reasonable.. this is my spot on Sundays!

It was my mom's birthday and my sister and I wanted to take her here so here we are. We came in for their Sunday brunch buffet @10am which is priced at $60 a person at the time of me making this review. The buffet served many delectable foods from prime rib, crab legs, bottomless mimosas, and more. The service here was really good. The staff here is very friendly and were always checking in with us to ensure that we were having a great experience. They were also quick to refill our mimosas lol. The buffet is located inside a nice hotel. The place was clean and well organized. I definitely recommend checking this brunch buffet out if you haven't already! Try it out if you like. :)

3.5$60 PPThere is a parking structure to the right of the hotel for easy parkingThe food: 3.5/5Seafood was alright - for the shrimp, they had no taste - only some cocktail sauce to dip in. Oysters tasted fresh enough but half the ones I ate were gritty. Crab legs were good but small.Hot food: enjoyed the cooked salmon, pork ribs, and the prime rib. Clam chowder was alright but nothing special. Skipped the rest. There were some chicken fingers + sweet potato fries but looked just alrightCold food: Smoked salmon + some avocado from the avocado tomato salad, but got a bit old after 2 rounds. There was some cheese selection as well as salads but didn't look appetizingThere were bread and pastries but didn't want to fill up on carbsDessert: macarons were good, tried the chocolate strawberry and it was a hard pass. There was a fudge tasting chocolate square that was good but too sweet to eat in entirety Service was okay, waiters came by to clear plates and refill drinks often but not consistentlyOverall an okay place for brunch but probably won't be back, rather pay more for BSA

Came to celebrate a birthday brunchNot too crowded but reservation is required for large party Food and their spreads were not too excited not much selections as compared to other hotel buffets. Wished they could have better and more selections It's a hit and miss experience The California roll was mediocre but the prime ribs were seasoned well and soft Some crab legs were not fresh while the shrimp cocktail was good

What a great deal for $60! I came here with my family for the first time. We came for the Sunday brunch buffet. We made reservations when it opened at 10. Everything was fresh and the service was friendly and attentive. Unlimited mimosas, crab legs, oysters, clam chowder, prime rib, shrimp, dessert.... The list goes on. There is a nice little stream to look at indoors. Parking was easy to find.

We had a great day enjoying the Sunday Brunch at Cafe Florian. Customer service and food were outstanding.

Really enjoyed the AYCE Sunday brunch for $55/per person!Unlimited drinks including orange juice champagne mimosas, coffee. Extensive brunch bar including prime rib with au jus, crab, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, lobster ravioli, bacon, cheese, fruit, and more. Dessert bar including chocolate covered strawberries, mango mousse, soft serve ice cream.The service was very attentive with refilling our drinks and clearing away plates. The hotel was beautiful and seating was very pretty next to the indoor plants and water garden.

The Mrs. and I tried the Sunday brunch buffet a few weeks back while we were in the area. Arrived right at opening for our reservations and were seated quickly.Food was good to very good. Crab legs were meaty but a touch salty. Oysters were ok and the cocktail shrimp was good. I tried the bacon and sausage. The former was very good while the latter was fine. Egg roll and chicken karage were also fine. The prime rib was very good but was sliced super thin (1/4") so wasn't very hearty, Desserts were strong, particularly the tiramisu. Coffee was good and strong and the unlimited mimosas were good.Service was solid with plates cleared and drinks refilled quickly. Solid four stars.

For AYCE, the cost/pp is pretty reasonable. However, I think the only food worth eating here are the seafood (crab legs, shrimp, oysters) and the prime rib. Bottomless mimosas are also a plus! And despite having a reservation, expect to stand in line for a while as they seat people. The ambiance was just OK, since this place is basically located in a hotel lobby.

Cafe Florian is located in the Crown Plaza Hotel so easy free parking. $55 + tax/tip is a little more than I'm used to spending for brunch, but thought we'd try it out.We made reservations so were seated right away. Included drinks included champagne, mimosas, juice, soda, and coffee. The buffet doesn't have a ton of choices (think Vegas buffets), but what they had was very good.The prime rib was my favorite. Perfectly cooked medium rare with the au jus was fantastic.Crab legs and shrimp were good as well. The omelet station had mushrooms, onions, spinach, bacon, cheese but no ham.Server was very nice and friendly. Pros: Quality food, AYCE. Cons: cost.