Den's Place Buffet and Grill — Restaurant in Panabo

Not sure why Den's gets the reviews it does. The options are very limited for a buffet. The price is cheap but you certainly get what you pay for here. They basically stear away from protein at this location, as it would hinder their profit. Usually a couple chicken options and maybe a beef. Nothing, compared to other all you can eat places.

It's pretty dark and resembles more of a hospital cafeteria. You pay upfront for drink and plate and there isn't much staff accommodation. No one asking if you'd like another drink, how is it, that sort of thing. It's just sort of a clumsy set up. I've never been to a buffet where they charge you if you leave food on a plate either. I don't promote wasting food, but the idea they think that it's cool to charge extra if someone, God forbid, ate too much or doesn't like something is ludicrous.

Another strange buffet rule is the plate situation. After every plate full, you get a new plate. Not here! You reuse your plate over and over. These people really don't have a clue.

I've been here two times and by the second I realized that was two times too many.

I was gracious enough to give two stars because the...

Local cuisine and the atmosphere is very friendly, but also very noisy. Den's Cafe has been a regular stop for us whenever visiting Panabo City. Service has always been good. In the past Den's set the standard for 'value dining' in Panabo City (best for the money, but not the best or the cheapest). However, with the prices more than double what they used to be, and absolutely no improvements of either the food or atmosphere, they have failed to keep up with the growing competition in Panabo. Other than struggling to have a casual conversation without raised voices, there was nothing bad on our latest visit, but there was also nothing impressive. It's not a bad place, but it just doesn't feel like a value anymore. I hope they can learn to adapt more than pricing...

Went on a weekday lunch, 12:20pm. For P285, buffet meal is cheap. I only enjoyed chicken pineapple because the lumpia was too oily and the ribs were nothing special, but in terms of taste, our group had overall positive reviews. Place is a little dim, and floors and tables greasy from the hectic replacement of customers prior to cleaning. I also found the pay-as-you-order scheme tiresome, but I understand. I would recommend tho that the management regulate leftovers so they could maintain the pricing. Parking is accessible if you’re early. Overall, will recommend for...