Golden Corral Buffet & Grill — Restaurant in Effingham

I thought I was tired of buffet restaurants, and felt I could get better food at most other restaurants. Quality over quantity and all that. Turns out, at least in the case of Golden Corral, their food is as good as some of the other restaurants around. What sets them apart, is that you can have all of that great food on the same meal ticket. It doesn't matter what time of day that you come in, the food is great regardless of when you come in. I have have been there for breakfast, I have been there for lunch, and I have been there for dinner. All three times of the day give you good ffood for the price. That is subjective depending on the person, but from my experience, I really enjoy the food and always have a good time going here with my family. There is more than enough for most people's tastes. The booths are comfortable enough, the service is typically friendly and prompt, and the lines aren't too long for waiting. I only really had to wait a decent amount of time when my local restaurant first opened. Since then, it has been pretty simple getting in and getting access to all the good food. And I notice they routinely rotate stock in order to keep the food fresh. It would be too much to have to list all of the different foods that I like here, I would just take from my review that I have an enjoyable time with my family surrounded my good food each time I go here, and that is all anyone can...

I am being very generous with the two stars. Why two stars? The servers and staff were very friendly and were trying to do their best. I am not even sure I can blame the cooks. They are not given a lot to work with in a place like this. Buffets in general are not going to have good food. Looking at some of the reviews maybe it was just an extraordinary bad day for this place. But the food was dreadful. Absolutely dreadful. To be fair, I have never been to a Golden Corral where I was impressed by the food. I get it. Like almost any buffet, it is more of a quantity than quality mindset. I would never willingly go to this or any Golden Corral. Again, it is not that the staff themselves are bad, I don't blame them. I am not even pointing the finger at management, it is a franchise after all, you get what you get pretty much at any Golden you go to. But I did not finish one plate of anything. Reality it maybe deserves one star, but I am trying to give two because the service was good. I was passing through so I won't have to come back, which I am not worried...

Well, I showed up on a Sunday right after cold spell. It was a nice warm day. This facilities is well staffed. The food was all fresh and hot additional flavors of drink available. Claw machines standard stuff for a golden corral., Not only did they have additional flavors of beverages they as well had alcoholic beverages, beer and what not … The steaks were fresh, hot and exactly the way I asked them to be their buffet. Food was changed frequently so everything was hot and fresh. Their salad bar was clean and cold desserts. The lemon cake was amazing. The fudge brownies worth it all in all I would suggest this golden corral over others even Because of the quality of food service and adequate staff. The staff were friendly and quick. I will be back to this one and that is saying something considering we have one in Springfield and I’m willing to drive an hour and 40 minutes away for better quality service and atmosphere.. The best compliment I can give is...