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4.2
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4.0
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$$$$affordable
Buffet restaurant
American restaurant
Banquet hall
Breakfast restaurant
Family restaurant
Takeout Restaurant
Restaurant
Steak house
Phone
(434) 832-6440
Hours
SuSunday: 7:30 AM–9:00 PM
MoMonday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
TuTuesday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
WeWednesday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 7:30 AM–9:00 PM
4005 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, USA
Friday: 8AM–9PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSaShow times
SuSunday: 7:30 AM–9:00 PM
MoMonday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
TuTuesday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
WeWednesday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
ThThursday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
FrFriday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
SaSaturday: 7:30 AM–9:00 PM
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(434) 832-6440
About
Golden Corral is a family-friendly restaurant chain that offers a wide variety of American cuisine in an all-you-can-eat buffet format. Alongside their extensive food selection, they also provide salad and dessert bars for customers to enjoy. However, recent visits to the restaurant have left some with mixed feelings. While there were exceptional servers like Rachel who provided excellent service, overall dining experiences fell short in terms of both the food quality and the atmosphere.
Why you should go
- Wide variety of food options including unconventional items like Steak Bites and Macaroni & Cheese
- Attentive and friendly servers such as Tammy who enhance the dining experience
- Good value for money compared to other similar restaurants
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Went for breakfast 03/27/2022Got there before 930 am there wasn't a line and plenty of seating. Our Waitress Tammy was bubbly and attentive. Breakfast Buffet was $13 and change with drink order. There were lots of items to choose from on the buffet. Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Plain & Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Sausage Patty's, Bacon, Rolls, Biscuits and Gravy, Syrup pan for pancakes and French toast. Some unconventional breakfast items also such as Steak Bites and Macaroni & Cheese. Everything was bountiful. And neatly presented. There was no wait for food at the buffet and there were loads of other options that I didn't even talk about. I had recently visited Cracker Barrel just earlier in the week and I can honestly tell you that the food & the service here are loads better than that of Cracker Barrel. And the price paid was better too. I left with a full belly and was extremely satisfied and having not been in over a decade to this place I will be going back and soon. Don't forget to ask for Tammy who only works on the Weekends.
Came in tonight and was very displeased with my experience , Not only was the host staffed very awkward And made me feel uncomfortable about roles not being free I’ve come to this location plenty of times and I always get my rolls for free, well that’s not the issue rules are the rules so I was fine for paying with my rolls , but the way the African-American guy at the host stand said with an attitude that rolls are not for free and they have not been free since 2001 , even question when was the last time I came to this golden corral after I told him I just came here two weeks ago, …. Honestly have been coming to this Golden corral since 2005 and I have had nothing but great experiences usually the customer service here is on point so I was very disappointed with today’s experience … with all the unnecessary drama going on in the world it’s OK to be nice every once in a while and if you don’t wanna work with customers just work in the back !
Sat with an hour left before closing. Was reminded that they closed in an hour. We said we understood. Food looked as if it had been sitting out for awhile, nothing was hot, other than the soup. Waited for hibachi for ten min with no one showing up to cook it, and it was probably a blessing in disguise. Raw meat unattended, just sitting out. I was happy for the long wait so I could realize it was a better choice not to eat it. Steak was full of fat. Bourbon chicken tasted fine was but wasn’t even warm. Bread rolls were hard. Squash and other veggies were burnt from sitting. Dessert was fine. Max and cheese was good, again, barely warm. Salad was good. Fried chicken was good. No one came to ask if we needed refills. Workers seemed annoyed to get us meat, everyone was trying to clean up to close. We came in at 8, they close at 9. It’s a buffet- it’s fast. Hopefully they check their temps and do better in the future. Customer service could use some help. Not a great choice, we won’t be returning.
Went for breakfast 03/27/2022Got there before 930 am there wasn't a line and plenty of seating. Our Waitress Tammy was bubbly and attentive. Breakfast Buffet was $13 and change with drink order. There were lots of items to choose from on the buffet. Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Plain & Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Sausage Patty's, Bacon, Rolls, Biscuits and Gravy, Syrup pan for pancakes and French toast. Some unconventional breakfast items also such as Steak Bites and Macaroni & Cheese. Everything was bountiful. And neatly presented. There was no wait for food at the buffet and there were loads of other options that I didn't even talk about. I had recently visited Cracker Barrel just earlier in the week and I can honestly tell you that the food & the service here are loads better than that of Cracker Barrel. And the price paid was better too. I left with a full belly and was extremely satisfied and having not been in over a decade to this place I will be going back and soon. Don't forget to ask for Tammy who only works on the Weekends.
Came in tonight and was very displeased with my experience , Not only was the host staffed very awkward And made me feel uncomfortable about roles not being free I’ve come to this location plenty of times and I always get my rolls for free, well that’s not the issue rules are the rules so I was fine for paying with my rolls , but the way the African-American guy at the host stand said with an attitude that rolls are not for free and they have not been free since 2001 , even question when was the last time I came to this golden corral after I told him I just came here two weeks ago, …. Honestly have been coming to this Golden corral since 2005 and I have had nothing but great experiences usually the customer service here is on point so I was very disappointed with today’s experience … with all the unnecessary drama going on in the world it’s OK to be nice every once in a while and if you don’t wanna work with customers just work in the back !
Sat with an hour left before closing. Was reminded that they closed in an hour. We said we understood. Food looked as if it had been sitting out for awhile, nothing was hot, other than the soup. Waited for hibachi for ten min with no one showing up to cook it, and it was probably a blessing in disguise. Raw meat unattended, just sitting out. I was happy for the long wait so I could realize it was a better choice not to eat it. Steak was full of fat. Bourbon chicken tasted fine was but wasn’t even warm. Bread rolls were hard. Squash and other veggies were burnt from sitting. Dessert was fine. Max and cheese was good, again, barely warm. Salad was good. Fried chicken was good. No one came to ask if we needed refills. Workers seemed annoyed to get us meat, everyone was trying to clean up to close. We came in at 8, they close at 9. It’s a buffet- it’s fast. Hopefully they check their temps and do better in the future. Customer service could use some help. Not a great choice, we won’t be returning.
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Visit during off-peak hours to avoid crowds and ensure fresher food
- Ask for specific servers like Tammy or Rachel for a more personalized experience
- Check online for any ongoing promotions or discounts before visiting
Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill has received mixed reviews from customers, with some praising the attentive service and bountiful food options while others have criticized the quality of food and customer service. One reviewer highlighted the exceptional service provided by their server, Rachel, while another mentioned disappointment in the overall dining experience due to cold and stale food. Despite varying experiences, many reviewers appreciated the variety of dishes available on the buffet and found value in their meals.
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Went for breakfast 03/27/2022Got there before 930 am there wasn't a line and plenty of seating. Our Waitress Tammy was bubbly and attentive. Breakfast Buffet was $13 and change with drink order. There were lots of items to choose from on the buffet. Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Plain & Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Sausage Patty's, Bacon, Rolls, Biscuits and Gravy, Syrup pan for pancakes and French toast. Some unconventional breakfast items also such as Steak Bites and Macaroni & Cheese. Everything was bountiful. And neatly presented. There was no wait for food at the buffet and there were loads of other options that I didn't even talk about. I had recently visited Cracker Barrel just earlier in the week and I can honestly tell you that the food & the service here are loads better than that of Cracker Barrel. And the price paid was better too. I left with a full belly and was extremely satisfied and having not been in over a decade to this place I will be going back and soon. Don't forget to ask for Tammy who only works on the Weekends.
Came in tonight and was very displeased with my experience , Not only was the host staffed very awkward And made me feel uncomfortable about roles not being free I’ve come to this location plenty of times and I always get my rolls for free, well that’s not the issue rules are the rules so I was fine for paying with my rolls , but the way the African-American guy at the host stand said with an attitude that rolls are not for free and they have not been free since 2001 , even question when was the last time I came to this golden corral after I told him I just came here two weeks ago, …. Honestly have been coming to this Golden corral since 2005 and I have had nothing but great experiences usually the customer service here is on point so I was very disappointed with today’s experience … with all the unnecessary drama going on in the world it’s OK to be nice every once in a while and if you don’t wanna work with customers just work in the back !
Sat with an hour left before closing. Was reminded that they closed in an hour. We said we understood. Food looked as if it had been sitting out for awhile, nothing was hot, other than the soup. Waited for hibachi for ten min with no one showing up to cook it, and it was probably a blessing in disguise. Raw meat unattended, just sitting out. I was happy for the long wait so I could realize it was a better choice not to eat it. Steak was full of fat. Bourbon chicken tasted fine was but wasn’t even warm. Bread rolls were hard. Squash and other veggies were burnt from sitting. Dessert was fine. Max and cheese was good, again, barely warm. Salad was good. Fried chicken was good. No one came to ask if we needed refills. Workers seemed annoyed to get us meat, everyone was trying to clean up to close. We came in at 8, they close at 9. It’s a buffet- it’s fast. Hopefully they check their temps and do better in the future. Customer service could use some help. Not a great choice, we won’t be returning.
My recent visit to Golden Corral left me with mixed feelings. While the service provided by our server, Rachel, was exceptional, the overall dining experience fell short in terms of both the food and the atmosphere.From the moment we sat down, Rachel greeted us with a warm smile and promptly bought us refills. Throughout the meal, she was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met. Her pleasant demeanor and efficiency truly enhanced our dining experience, and she deserves commendation for her outstanding service.
It was a great time with my family of 7; Ideal for groups. You can use the tables accordingly with you immediate needs.All kind of food: soups, meat prepared, veggies, sweets, ice cream, soda, fruit drinks, limo; personnel - very kind, disciplined, ready for clients needs; a lot of customers at any time of the day.Best choose for prices.
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