The Buffet

4.0
439 reviews
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Business Details

16300 Nyemii Pass Rd, Valley Center, CA
92082, United States
(760) 291-5500
https://www.valleyviewcasino.com/dining/the-buffet/
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About

Buffet Restaurant
Experience our Maine Lobster Buffet where we bring all your favorites right to your table. Take the San Diego dining experience up a notch with Maine Lobster every night of the week along with shrimp cocktail, prime rib, crab legs, authentic world specialties and so much more.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutNot available
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

The Buffet
16300 Nyemii Pass Rd, Valley Center, CA
92082, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
439 reviews
5 stars
262
4 stars
70
3 stars
30
2 stars
18
1 star
59

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported slow service and long wait times, often exceeding two hours.

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality, with many noting it was underwhelming, bland, or overcooked.

Membership Restrictions

A significant number of reviews highlighted dissatisfaction with the requirement for a players club card to access the buffet.

Dining Experience

The transition to table service instead of self-service was met with criticism, as it detracted from the traditional buffet experience.

Value for Money

Many customers felt the pricing was not justified given the quality and service, leading to disappointment.
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    Steven Hoffmann
    Nov 28, 2025
    2.0
    2025 Thanks Giving dinner Turkey was very bland to our family unfortunately. When I got my turkey I thought it was pulled pork for second. I don't know if its because we didn't arrive early enough to get the good cuts? It was around 730pm. Also service brought us our entree and some of the food were missing making us wait about 15 min more to get the correct ones.
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    Believer S
    Nov 17, 2025
    3.0
    This guy refused serving our orders. After this visit, we're no longer return to this establishment.
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    Vong Lee
    Nov 12, 2025
    3.0
    Good place for decent dining buffet style with main focus on lobster tail and primerib.. Waiters bring the foods to you and only 3-4 items can be ordered at a time. $7 tip per person.
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    Daniel Eddy
    Oct 28, 2025
    5.0
    So I’m not much of a gambler- But I’m thinking about becoming one here so I can go to this buffet more often. Anyone who says anything negative about this buffet Has unresolved issues- And I would recommend a heavy dose of gratefulness- The service is amazingly fast, considering that there constantly serving 20 people at a time- The food is almost too good- What I mean by that is.. Most places have something they do well- If it’s a great place, maybe there’s a handful of things but the truth is is that everything here is incredible- I’m sure you could find a few exceptions- But why? Is it expensive if you don’t have points? Yes, Is there a long wait? Of course, anything good has a long wait - But it isn’t too bad & you pay for what you get right here but you’re amazing- This is such a blessing to eat here. The food is incredible. Shoot, even the coffee was good! I think you should gamble your life savings away so you can get a black card- And a whole bunch of these free buffets!
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    Gabriel Soto
    Oct 5, 2025
    1.0
    Minimum 2 hour wait, just to be told we have have to be a certain member level and pay full price. Cigarette smoke everywhere. Not worth the wait or price. Food is brought to you after selection is made. Not a traditional buffet, more like an all you can eat restaurant with time limits between portions
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Buffet

What type of cuisine does The Buffet in Valley Center, CA specialize in?

The Buffet specializes in seafood, featuring a Maine Lobster Buffet every night along with shrimp cocktail, prime rib, crab legs, and authentic world specialties.

What are the operating hours of The Buffet?

The Buffet is open Monday to Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM.