Ocean Grill & Seafood Buffet

I am so glad that I found this gem.**Bring cash to avoid paying extra fees**Customer service:Customer service was exceptional! I came during a very busy time as an event was happening, and you couldn't tell. The waitresses were still attentive, nice, charming, and friendly. Food: There was a vast selection of delicious food. There was plenty of seafood, meats, vegetables, fruits, soups, desserts, and even sushi. Two dishes had chicken feet in them. The food rotated very nicely, even with the place being extremely crowded. Establishment:Very clean, very bright. I will definitely come back to eat here.

Somehow a new buffet place opened in CoVa, but it came at the expense of losing another buffet place. Ocean Grill & Seafood Buffet is up and running, replacing the old Buffet City off of Holland Rd. I personally have never eaten at Buffet City, but an uncle loved their calamari. Just a couple of years ago, after a fancy Christmas lunch at Orion's Roof, I drove that uncle to Buffet City so he could pick up some of Buffet City's calamari. I knew he must really dig their calamari, because there's no way I'd drive out from Norfolk to that part of Virginia Beach just for calamari, haha. To each his own, and I'm always amenable to make friends and family happy. Fast forward to present day - Ocean Grill stands in its place. I was on PTO (12/6/24) and decided to check them out. Ocean Grill went through a complete overhaul - plenty of lighting, plenty of seating, and quite the selection of food. They look much like Yukai near Hilltop (I've been told that Yukai and Ocean Grill share the same ownership), just newer and cleaner (albeit a little smaller). Ocean Grill offers typical cooked foods you'd expect at a Chinese buffet, sushi, and a hibachi station, which I took advantage of during my second visit. The optics are excellent - any dining establishment that looks clean and appealing will have a much better chance of getting my dollar. And because their price points are low ($13.99 for lunch; $19.99 for weekday dinner), I would recommend them to hungry friends who don't feel like splurging. The wait staff, based on my two visits, is friendly. They are polite and move with a sense of urgency. I had zero issues with drink refills, while empty plates were removed by the time I returned with another full plate of food. This enhanced both of my visits and only stretches my dollar. The second time I dined here (12/20/24) was with mom. We couldn't decide on dinner, so my mom agreed to try them out. Mom isn't big on buffets, but she doesn't mind giving any business a try. From her perspective, she wasn't all that impressed with the food quality (a lot of the items she tried were overcooked), but she was happy with the service and the establishment's overall cleanliness. For me, I know what to expect with local buffets - it almost always is about quantity over quality. Ocean Grill, early on, has focused on quality (that brings customers in, of course), but in the end a buffet is a buffet. I like them, but I simply don't have the appetite for buffets. But if I'm in a pinch and just want to grab a quick meal, I will head out to Ocean Grill. Thank you, Ocean Grill! JV 3.5 stars

Ocean Grill & Seafood Buffet is located in the Holland Windsor Shopping Center on Holland Rd. It is pretty close to the Kroger Marketplace. There are several shops around the place, so parking can be limited at times if you need to try and park close to the business. My most recent visit here was on December 25, 2024.The most recent visit here was my third overall visit. I came in the first time during the lunch hours. It's at a lower cost, but not as many options, but that made sense given the cost. There was still plenty of items to choose from. The other two visits, including the most recent one, was during the dinner time or holiday special. The cost does vary based on the time of day and the day of the week you come in. There is a 10% discount for seniors. Cash is king here. If you pay with a credit or debit card, an additional 3% merchant fee is added.The place is very open inside. There are several areas for seating. Take out is also an option if you are so inclined to go that route. You can see the buffet area as you come in. If you drink sodas, I believe they have Pepsi products. I just stick with water with lemon. Once greeted by the server, you can head up to the buffet to start. If you happen to be coming in with someone who is not doing the buffet, make sure to let the server know up front.Plates, utensils, and hand sanitizer are available at the buffet. You will use a new plate for each visit. There is an area for desserts, salads, and fruits in general at the first serving area. The other two serving areas feature the hot food items, which can vary based on an individual visit. In general, you can find an array of seafood items from fish, shrimp, crab, and more. There are some traditional Chinese foods too, such as Salt and Pepper Shrimp, General Tso Chicken, and more. There is another hot serving area next to the area where the sushi is. That has things like ribs, grilled salmon, and other things of that sort. Finally, they have a hibachi grill. You can choose what foods and sauces you want to have in it, and then it will be cooked for you there as you watch.They were very good about keeping the food areas stocked. The servers I have had on the visits have been good about collecting old plates at the table. The food was really good on each of the visits. I may not make it in too often after the holidays since many of the foods are so good that they spike my blood sugar. For those that don't know, I have been in type 2 diabetic remission for over 18 months as of the time this review was written.Overall, I have had great experiences here with the food and service. There is so much to choose from, so be sure to come hungry. There really is something for everyone. If you're looking for a great seafood buffet place to check out, this place fits the bill.

We came for a birthday dinner on a Sunday and this place was so busy. I actually thought it would be bigger. They had plenty of choices from seafood, sushi and other Chinese choices along with made to order noodles and rice. They were also very good at keeping food items full and changing trays of food. The staff is friendly and quick. Food was great. Hot and flavorful. They have crab legs and lots of other seafood during the weekends so we were able to take advantage of that. The crab legs came out easily and they had hot butter for dipping.

Ahhh yes! Bringing back my childhood! I'd frequent buffets like this when I was in High School. As this location is on the other side of the water and I am in Newport News, it's worth the visit if I'm in the area. The cost was very reasonable especially for children. There was so much to choose from. They had a sushi area, hibachi area ect. The dessert was pretty good too. No complaints. They even had some freezer options, like ice cream. The staff were extremely helpful. Food was always being brought out. Trays were not empty for long. Our table was cleaned off often, we did not have to stare at dirty plates. Our drinks were never empty. Seating was plentiful and parking was a breeze!

Overall 3.5 round up to 4Visited on SATURDAY (10/19/2024)PRO: *overall cleanliness, however as some have mentioned some of the utensils need deeper cleaning * 5/5 for BUFFET variety : SO.MANY.OPTIONS! sushi*, hibachi grill*soup*grilled meats, *Chinese food*seafood -snow crab legs *blue crabs*stone crabs *half bodies & the *stone crab claws * alone are at the front row of the buffet when first entering *cheese pizza*french fries*fruit* *desserts* *egg tarts*sesame balls*pudding*ice cream sandwiches*ice pops*mousse*pudding** condiments : vinegar, Old Bay, butter, hot sauce wasabi, ginger , soy sauce I might have missed some* Excellent customer service: they were constantly removing dirty plates from our table & kept our drinks filled & checked on us frequently, highly attentive *Spacious, PLENTY OF SEATING*buffet constantly replenished.*even though it was busy the buffet lines weren't backed up because there are soo many rows of foodCONs: *some of the food was bland *some of the utensils needed deeper cleaning ------------------------------------------------* GOOD THINGS TO KNOW PRIOR:*CASH IS KING -NO SURCHARGE FEE*CREDIT CARDS/ALL CARDS- ADDITIONAL 3% SURCHARGE FEE*MILITARY DISCOUNT WITH ID 4.6% off,'a little less than 5% off if i did the math correctly *MAKE SURE TO ASK THEM FOR THE MILITARY DISCOUNT*15% GRATUITY ADDED TO BILL FOR PARTIES OF 6 or MORE*DINE- IN BUFFET is LIMITED TO 2 HOURS*IF you ARRIVE BEFORE 3:30pm but LEAVE AFTER 4pm you will AUTOMATICALLY be CHARGED at DINNER BUFFET PRICE*ANY WASTED FOOD will be CHARGED at TO GO BUFFET PRICE in ADDITION TO DINE-IN BUFFET PRICE*ALL RESERVATIONS REQUIRE A DEPOSIT*ON HOLIDAYS: NO DISCOUNTS, NO GROUPONS NO COUPONS, NO CHECKS*KIDS UNDER 3 Y/O EAT FOR FREE WHEN ACCOMPANIED WITH a PAYING ADULT *NO SHARING OF FOOD OR DRINKS*LUNCH PRICES ARE CHEAPER DURING THE WEEK SAT & SUN ALL DAY $24.99 *ADULT PRICES :LUNCH MON-FRI 11-4PM $13.99DINNER MON-THUR 4-10PM $19.99FRIDAY DINNER 4-10PM $24.99SAT & SUN ALL DAY 11AM-10PM $24.99------------------------------------*CHILDREN PRICES*LUNCH MON-FRI 11-4PM 3-7 YEARS OLD $5.998-11 YEARS $8.99--------------------------*DINNER MON-THUR 4-10PM 3-7 YEARS OLD $7.998-11 YEARS OLD $12.99FRIDAY DINNER 4-10PMSAT & SUN ALL DAY 11AM-10PM3-7 YEARS OLD $9.998-11 YEARS OLD $15.99Honestly, there was so much food I didn't even try it all. I would attempt to go when they first open if possible. ALL THE FOOD was ready when the doors opened. It's nice to go to a buffet when it's untouched and the crowds haven't arrived. Although, once it was close to noon it got super busy, yet there was plenty of seating without feeling overcrowded or overwhelmed. I didn't try the hibachi, but they had some grilled meat to the left, a decent variety of sushi- california rolls*eel rolls *volcano rolls.* and more My husband tore up mainly sushiand the general tso, & beef and broccoli.My sisters primarily honed in on the crab legs. We had never had the entire stone crab before, only the claws. We didn't see just the stone crab claws which were on the side of the fruit buffet the next stand over.Our friend, was able to sample more of the variety than anyone else at our entire table. The stone crabs were a little more challenging to crush with the crackers, unless you're like one of my sisters who is Queen of crab eating and can decimate some crabs like no tomorrow: If you can eat a lot in one sitting, buffets are a way to go. However, if you're eating has slowed down, like me it might not be worth the money unless you go for strictly seafood. Although, if you're looking for an extensive variety, this is a good buffet to check out. You just have to try it yourself. Based on other reviews some said things were too salty,whereas in our group, we found some things bland. I'm not certain that we tried the same things as the other reviewers. If we did, the restaurant might have addressed the saltiness and ended up on the other side of the spectrum.

Came here again a couple of months later and it's still delicious. This is my favorite buffet in the CoVA area. Sashimi is so fresh and the dim sum is delicious. Quick and friendly service and the place is clean. Military discount is also 10%

It was pretty good as the food seemed more fresh compared to other buffets. However, some items seemed under or over cooked. I'd still come back as a lot of the items are more unique than the regular seafood or Chinese buffets.Loved that they had oysters, eggplants, stone crabs, and lobster. The price was $19.99 for dinner 12 & up. Services was regular but was seated right away on a Monday evening. The bright colors and clean areas seemed to be decent. It would be cool if they had duck or pork belly options. But can't be too picky if it's a seafood Buffett.

I decided to check out the new Ocean Grill Buffet in Virginia Beach since I heard it was Yukai's second location. Yukai has always been known for its consistency and wide selection, so I came in with similar expectations for Ocean Grill. I visited during lunch hours, and the meal was very affordable, especially with the military discount. However, if you're coming close to the dinner transition, be aware that they'll charge you the dinner price if you stay past the lunch period, which I saw turn a few people away.The buffet is huge, and the seating area is also really spacious, which was a nice surprise. They have a wide selection of items, many of which you wouldn't usually find at a typical buffet. That being said, some items missed the mark. The soups, while a nice touch, weren't very good. The grilled meats looked like they'd been sitting out too long--they were dry and overly salty. A lot of items were also really greasy and sitting in a layer of oil.The sushi section was another disappointment. Compared to Yukai, it didn't hold up. There were flies around the sushi, and the rice was strangely starchy with an off taste. If you're coming for sushi, I'd recommend sticking to Yukai.Overall, nothing at Ocean Grill stood out in terms of quality. They definitely offer quantity, but it feels like they sacrificed quality to do so. I don't think I'll be coming back, and for a seafood buffet, I'll stick to Yukai instead.

I was not a fan of the previous buffet restaurant that was here before Ocean Grill, but I heard a lot of good reviews so I decided to check it out for lunch. They are operated by the same owners as Yukai Buffet on Laskin Road. We were promptly greeted and our request to sit at a booth was graciously accommodated. Our server was Eric and he was super friendly and attentive. My pet peeve at a buffet is letting our plates stack up but he was fast in picking them up and asking if everything was okay. I also noticed the cleanliness of the restaurant, and frequently saw employees cleaning up the buffet stations. Not to mention, the lunch price here was affordable, which is something we can all appreciate these days.