The Buffet

4.0
441 reviews

Business Details

(760) 291-5500
https://www.valleyviewcasino.com/dining/the-buffet/

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
441 reviews
5 stars
263
4 stars
71
3 stars
30
2 stars
18
1 star
59

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality, with some praising seafood and prime rib, while others found it bland or overcooked.

Service Issues

Customers reported slow service and long wait times, with some experiencing missing orders or poor customer service.

Membership Restrictions

Many reviews highlighted the requirement for a players club membership to access the buffet, leading to frustration among potential diners.

Dining Experience

The buffet format has changed to table service, which some customers found disappointing compared to the traditional self-serve style.

Value for Money

Several customers felt the pricing was high relative to the quality and experience, with mandatory tips adding to the cost.
  • SS
    Shen
    2 days ago
    4.0
    Limited to 3 dishes for appetitizers, main dish, and desserts. Super long wait time expected for a busy casino.
  • SY
    Stephen Yager
    Jan 21, 2026
    5.0
    Best casino food in soCal.
  • SH
    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.
  • BS
    Believer S
    Nov 17, 2025
    3.0
    This guy refused serving our orders. After this visit, we're no longer return to this establishment.
  • VL
    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.

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.

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