- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- California
- San Diego County
- Oceanside
- San Luis Rey
- Chinese Restaurant in College Boulevard
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
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Hours
Monday, 6:30 AM - 9:30 PMTuesday, 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday, 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Located at 491 College Blvd in Oceanside, California, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill is a restaurant that offers a wide selection of food through its buffet service. While categorized as a Chinese restaurant platform, Golden Corral is known for its diverse range of American cuisine, including various entrees, sides, and desserts, available in an all-you-can-eat format. Customers have shared mixed experiences regarding this location.
One reviewer, whose son is familiar with other Golden Corral locations, noted that the quality might vary by state, suggesting a potential difference in offerings or taste compared to other branches. This indicates that experiences can be subjective and may depend on prior exposure to the chain.
Another customer expressed surprise at the value, considering the "selection of rather tasty food." They appreciated the ability to sample small portions of many dishes before getting full and the option to return for more. They also recommended trying the desserts. However, this reviewer noted a "rather sketchy customer crowd," which might be a factor for some to consider.
Regarding service, one reviewer specifically praised their table server as "amazing and awesome," highlighting their efficiency in refilling water and clearing plates. This positive interaction was a significant factor in their overall rating. However, another experience mentioned a slow initial reception upon entering, with a wait of about five minutes before being noticed at the register.
In terms of food quality, one customer found it to be "bland and upsetting," with the Caesar salad being the only highlight. They expressed regret at their choice, though they did concede that the pot roast was "pretty good." This suggests that the food quality might be inconsistent across different items.
While Golden Corral Buffet & Grill in Oceanside offers a wide variety of food in an all-you-can-eat format, potential customers should be aware of the mixed reviews regarding food quality and the reported atmosphere. The service seems to be generally adequate, with some servers receiving high praise. For those interested in exploring their takeaway options or dining in, Golden Corral can be contacted at (858) 987-9999 or +1 858-987-9999.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Location
491 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA
Customer Reviews
Surprising! My son was visiting and he seems to always crave GC as he now lives in another state. He says they are different. Better where he lives. I guess we’ll have to check it out. I wasn’t expecting much to begin with, so maybe that’s why I am surprised. Price was still a bargain considering the selection of rather tasty food (it was all pretty good); and, the fact that you can do just what I did, have a bite or two of just about everything before you get full. Then, you can go back for more . . . again. And don’t forget to grab a plate of desserts so you can taste those too. A rather sketchy customer crowd, but it is a buffet. Please don’t forget to leave the table servers a buck or two. They seemed to be putting in a pretty good effort. Dicks
Wanted to grab some FOOD because I was hungry, but undetermined on what to eat. So why not a buffet? I walked in and stood at the register for about 5 minutes before an employee finally noticed that 3 people were waiting. Fun. Then I sat down and the lady that filled my water and took the dirty plates was amazing and awesome! She's the only reason this place is getting a 3 star. The food was just not it. Bland and upsetting. Best thing I had was a Ceasars salad. I wish I would have gone somewhere else. Sad Very sad, actually the pot roast was pretty good. Ok Bye
The service was good. But the food was very bad. The grill man had no idea how to grill meat and didn't understand you. He couldn't even tell if the meat was done. The picture showed the meat as I asked for well done. And I saw them giving meat that was returned by one customers to other customers. This is the most horrible restaurant griller I have ever seen.
The food was scarce, and all dried out! I'm so disappointed! This used to be a nice location
This was the most awful dining experience I’ve had. I work in food service and this was the most unclean, unprofessional, and downright disgusting buffet experience I’ve had. I don’t expect a buffet to be 5 star dining, however I do expect there to be a clean environment, a staff member(s) paying attention to the food displayed, as well as an environment with as little possibility for cross contamination as possible. Well this location had zero of those. No one was wearing gloves, the waitress that was sweeping one moment went straight to serving drinks without washing her hands or wearing gloves, I could tell this was a filthy environment. From the multiple items I grabbed such as the baked chicken, fried chicken, meatloaf, fries, taco, etc, I hadn’t finished one. I have just gotten home and had already begun to feel sick and unwell on my 10 minute drive home. Please do not come here to dine if you are someone who has any ounce of self-respect, and to the kitchen staff, how dare you serve such awful and undercooked food and allow it to burn and curdle in the pans? To the main server in the front, thank you for your professionalism and care for your customers, you were great. Overall this was an awful experience and I will never return to another Golden Corral location, and I definitely want my $50 back that I spent on food poisoning.
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