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Panda Buffet

1129 reviews

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Hours

Monday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

About Panda Buffet

Panda Buffet is a buffet restaurant located at 3901 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA. They can be contacted at (941) 746-9880 or +1 941-746-9880. It is important to note that despite being listed under the category of Chinese Restaurant, the name and reviews clearly indicate it is a buffet offering a variety of dishes.

Customer reviews for Panda Buffet in Bradenton, FL, are strikingly contradictory. One reviewer had a highly positive experience, stating that "Great and Buffet don't usually go in the same sentence for me, but this buffet is GREAT!" They found the "Food was fresh and delicious - especially the Stuffed Scallop on a shell." The price was also considered "very reasonable," and as "two snow birds," they indicated they "will definitely be back next year for more of the Great Buffet!"

Conversely, another reviewer had an overwhelmingly negative experience, using strong terms like "HORRIBLE.HORRIBLE.HORRIBLE!!!" They visited at 7:30 pm and found the "Place was empty." At the buffet table, "The food was scarce and the balance of food was either old or spoilt," leading them to be unable to eat most of it, settling for "noodles .soup and a rib." When they informed the server that the food was not fresh, the server "angrily yelled" and asked, "You want me to go cook it?" The reviewer found this behavior "rude and disrespectful." Although they chose not to create a scene or ask for a refund, their bill was "way over 50 plus dollars," and they felt the staff showed "No empathy to the situation." They expressed concern about potential food poisoning from "old stale food." Upon leaving, they informed the lady at the front desk, who reportedly said the food was old but did not initially offer any apology or discount, only mentioning a potential $10 or $5 discount without directly addressing the customer. This reviewer concluded by recommending others "don't go there" and to carefully check the freshness of the food if they do, stating that "SERVICE STINKS" and that the owners need to improve courtesy and customer sympathy.

Based on these reviews, Panda Buffet in Bradenton, FL, appears to offer a highly inconsistent experience. While one customer found it great with fresh and delicious food at a reasonable price, another reported extremely poor quality food that was old and possibly spoilt, coupled with rude and unhelpful service. Local users should be aware of these starkly different experiences when considering Panda Buffet. The negative review raises serious concerns about food quality and customer service, while the positive review suggests that a good experience is possible.

Information about the environment is limited, with one reviewer noting the place was empty in the evening. Services include a buffet. A potential feature, according to one positive review, is fresh and delicious food, particularly the stuffed scallop, at a reasonable price. However, a significant concern raised by another review is the presence of scarce, old, and potentially spoilt food, along with rude and unhelpful service and a lack of customer empathy. No promotional information is available in the provided text.

Panda Buffet Location

3901 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA

Customer Reviews

3.0
1129 reviews
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Jo Beliles
Mar 18, 2025

Great and Buffet don't usually go in the same sentence for me, but this buffet is GREAT! Food was fresh and delicious - especially the Stuffed Scallop on a shell. The price was very reasonable. These two snow birds will definitely be back next year for more of the Great Buffet!

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Tobias Reyes
Jul 30, 2024

HORRIBLE.HORRIBLE.HORRIBLE!!! Went at 7:30pm. Place was empty. Went for the food at the buffet table.The food was scarce and the balance of food was either old or spoilt.I could not eat most of it and had the noodles .soup and a rib.Since the food was not fresh.When I told the server.She angrily yelled at me and said.You want me to go cook it? How rude and disrespectful .I said .no I don't want anything.But letting you know some dishes were spoilt and old.. I could have created a scene or asked for a refund.I did not. Our bill was way over 50 plus dollars. Had No problem paying it and they had no empathy to the situation.Shame! I am only concern so no one can get food poisoning from eating old stale food. On leaving I told the lady at front desk. She said food was old..Not even addressing me she would discount $10.$5..Or am so sorry. But live and learn.I recommend don't go there.And if you do pay attention to the food if fresh or stale. SERVICE STINKS.COURTESY is needed and customer sympathy of the owners not there, must be improved.Buisness grows on trust and courtesy to customers.Not rudeness.

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Nick Sanazaro
Aug 18, 2022

It is exactly what you think and you already know in your heart what you are getting yourself into. A fast buffet option, for a decent price, with mediocre food. The dessert buffet is amazing. Fresh blue bunny ice cream. Awesome for kids. Kid friendly. Service was great. There is a smell. All the descriptions in the reviews are pretty accurate about the unusual smell. It is isolated towards the bathrooms.

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Genixa Cordero
Apr 09, 2025

Zero 0 stars . My whole family got sick from eating here . some ending up in the hospital . let alone me being pregnant being the first one to get extremely sick from this place !! Food looked old and wasn’t its overall best ! a family !! OF 8 getting sick from here is absolutely insane. Food Poisoning to the Absolute Max ! this is outrageous.

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anthony suarez
Jan 29, 2025

Place smells really bad and overpowers the food, not much variety. Pretty much all the food looked old or not fresh, noodles were soggy as if they’d been sitting there the whole day. Overall real bad experience. Walked out after 10 minutes. Never been so disappointed over 20 bucks

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