Golden Corral Buffet & Grill — Restaurant in San Antonio

(((UPDATE)))) I have deleted my original review as this establishment has deteriorated considerably.

After reading this review please take a moment and read further reviews and you'll see there is an on going problem with this establishment.

Me and my wife typically dine here once or twice a month but unfortunately that will be changing. On 01/14/23 we stopped in for dinner at Approximately 4:pm and the atmosphere was pleasant UNTIL we got our food.

1st they were low or out of a lot of dishes and what was available was old, stale or cold. The overall quality of food has deteriorated substantially.

We were patient and waited for the food line to be replenished and that didn't happen and when it did the food was warm if that. We also noted that a LOT of other patrons were also complaining about the same issues, some were being very vocal about it and I don't blame them. The ice cream machine was broken, there were nats flying around all over the dessert area landing on the food. The last straw came when me and my wife stepped up to get a piece of steak and were left standing there by multiple employees that obviously seen us but couldn't be bothered to at least acknowledge we were there. When the cook did finally come over he was VERY rude and BARKED "what do you want"? When we told him he snatched up a pair of tongs and grabbed some old steak that had obviously been sitting there for a considerable amount of time that was WAY over cooked and tossed it onto our plates like he was feeding an animal, then tossed the tongs down abruptly and walked back to join in the conversation with the other employees. For the price they charge and for the service we received along with the cold stale food that was available we WILL NEVER return to this location. I will say that our server Jul was very pleasant and understanding but unfortunately she did not have any control over what this establishment has deteriorated too. Consumers beware, if you want to throw money down the drain for extremely sub standard service and food this is the place for it. Next time we will travel a little further to a different Golden Corral as this location has permanently lost our business!

NOTE to the management and or owners,, we were NOT the only patrons that were very displeased. You may want to make some changes immediately or suffer the consequences as I don't see many of the other patrons that were there revisiting...

Golden Corral: A Memorial Feast with a Side of Static

Stars: ⭐⭐⭐ (if we're being generous)

We recently braved the culinary jungle that is Golden Corral to commemorate the one-year anniversary of my father's passing. It was one of his favorite restaurants, so sentimentality trumped sensibility.

The food? Standard Corral fare. Edible, abundant, and largely forgettable. However, the desserts were on point that day!

The real entertainment was provided by the overhead sound system, which appeared to be locked in a cosmic battle with a rogue radio station.

The result?

A cacophony of fuzz punctuated by fleeting bursts of music, like a DJ having a nervous breakdown.

The best part? Nobody seemed to care!

It was as if the employees had made a pact to ignore the auditory chaos.

Even my request to change the station, or possibly turn down the background white noise, was met with bewildered stares and a frantic game of "who's in charge of the tunes?" which was never solved.

Although they did give me a thumbs up and said to talk to another employee that was sitting in a booth around the corner from us, who was apparently in the know when it came to understanding the inner workings of the radio station.

And still, everyone just continued on as if it was normal to listen to what they can't hear, obnoxiously loud and seemingly enjoying it.

It was hilariously inept and added a surreal touch to our memorial meal.

So, if you're looking for dinner and a show, Golden Corral might surprise you.

Just don't expect a Broadway-caliber performance, unless static and confusion are your idea of a good time.

Pro-tip: Bring your own Bluetooth speaker. You'll be a hero to your fellow diners, and you might even get a free take-home plate of mashed potatoes for...

At first glance, Golden Corral presents itself with the unassuming charm of a classic American buffet. The ambiance is effortlessly casual, yet there’s a certain unpretentious elegance to its spread. The salad bar, with its crisp greens and artfully arranged vegetables, serves as a prelude to the indulgent feast that lies ahead. The roasted chicken, golden and glistening, offers an inviting promise of tender juiciness beneath its perfectly seasoned skin.

As you wander through the buffet, the culinary experience takes on a more intimate character. The mashed potatoes, rich and velvety, beg to be sampled, their creamy texture eliciting a languid pleasure with each spoonful. The mac and cheese, with its gooey, golden strands of cheese, melts in your mouth in a way that’s almost decadent, whispering secrets of indulgence with every bite.

The carving station reveals succulent slices of prime rib, their tenderness and deep, savory flavors compelling you to savor each morsel slowly. The steak fries, with their crisp, golden exterior, reveal a soft, yielding interior that invites a moment of indulgent satisfaction. As you approach the dessert bar, the warm, fragrant chocolate cake beckons with a promise of molten richness, its velvety frosting seducing you into an intimate dance of sweetness.

In this moment, Golden Corral transforms into a playground of sensory pleasure. Each dish becomes a vehicle for indulgence, a carnal exploration of flavor and texture that teases and delights with a provocative intensity. The experience becomes a deliciously provocative affair, where every bite and every morsel invites you into a realm of decadent,...