Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille

4.2
2858 reviews

About

Buffet Restaurant
Reimagined and still unrivaled. There's a new way to buffet. And here, even the décor is delicious. Featuring live action stations, including Sauté & Grille, Carvery, Charcuterie, Far East, Pho, Sea Fare, Southwest and Specialty Made-to-Order Salads. And when the main course is over, visit Dessert Island, complete with nine flavors of house-made gelato and cotton candy daily.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille
3800 S Virginia St, Reno, NV
89502, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
2,858 reviews
5 stars
1,723
4 stars
585
3 stars
254
2 stars
117
1 star
179

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Variety

Customers appreciated the wide variety of food options, including seafood, prime rib, and desserts, although some noted inconsistencies in quality.

Service Quality

Service received mixed reviews; while many praised the staff for being friendly and attentive, others reported poor experiences with management and waitstaff.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers felt the buffet was overpriced for the quality and selection of food, with some expressing disappointment in the value received.

Atmosphere

The buffet's atmosphere was generally described as pleasant, but some customers mentioned issues with smoke from the casino affecting their dining experience.

Customer Experience

While many had positive experiences, there were notable complaints about long wait times, disorganization, and poor customer service in certain situations.
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    Derek Duro
    Nov 8, 2025
    4.0
    First time here great place good variety of food to choose from enjoyed my meal, if I had to adjust anything it would only be making a lil bit more space between tables but that's it. I'm definitely going back for more 👍
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    Alan G
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    We had the buffet meal tonight, and enjoyed it. What really made it a great experience was our 2 wait staff, Nathan and Alex. They worked their tails off to ensure our needs were met, as well as our dirty dishes removed from our table.
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    Susan Homestead
    Nov 2, 2025
    5.0
    We went here twice while in Reno. The first was for the seafood buffet on a Saturday night. The wait to get in was a good hour, but the food was very good. I wish the crab legs (snow crab only) were bigger. It is hard to get the meat out when they are so thin. There were many seafood choices including, oysters on the half shell, oysters Rockefeller, steamed clams, muscles, coconut and fried shrimp, peel-and-eat shrimp, and so much more! Too many choices to try! So we came back a few days later to try the lunch buffet! It was about half the price, in fact I had played a little and got a coupon for a free buffet with my players card. The choices for lunch didn’t disappoint and gave me the opportunity to try items that I didn’t have room for when I was focusing on the seafood. Over all a wonderful buffet! Even pho and Mongolian grill style food included. Amazing desert bar as well with so many choices including cotton candy and house made gelato! TIP… Get your players card to save $ and get a senior discount if you qualify.
  • MD
    matt deacon
    Oct 26, 2025
    5.0
    Saturday night surf and turf. Prime rib was excellent. I wish someone else would have warned me in a review not to get the warm crab legs as they were too dry. It's difficult to get meat out of dry legs, you just get tiny dry strands that stick to the shell, are hard to pick out, and it doesn't taste great. The cold crab legs on the other hand were perfect, moist, tasted perfect, and the meat came out in large chunks like it's supposed to. I wonder if the heat lamps just dry the heck out of the warm crab. Like I said, I wish another reviewer had warned me. The oysters are delicious but puny in size. I get fresh oysters from a Winco where I live that are 10x the size and under a dollar each so maybe I'm spoiled. To top it off the gelato is amazing and bread pudding with caramel or hot fudge is heaven. Worth 60 bucks for sure in my opinion
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    Zeroclock
    Oct 25, 2025
    5.0
    I gave five stars because when you look at the service, the atmosphere, and the food being totally decent..... dessert area is HUGE and there are plenty Food choice's..... it's good. The staff gives off positive vibes. I've been there a few times over the last 4 years and I've never had a bad experience.

Frequently Asked Questions About Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille

Does Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille accept reservations?

Yes, Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille accepts reservations but they are not required.

What types of meals are served at Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille?

The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner.