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We compared 35 american buffets in California using customer ratings and review counts. Top pick: Golden Corral Buffet & Grill (4.4 from 8,980 reviews).
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Ranked by customer rating weighted by number of reviews. Permanently closed buffets are excluded. See all buffets in California →
American buffets serve home-style comfort food: fried and rotisserie chicken, pot roast, carved meats, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, vegetables, a salad bar and a large dessert bar. Golden Corral is the largest chain, and many independent family buffets follow the same format, often with a weekend breakfast buffet. Read the full guide →
Based on ratings and review counts in our directory, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill ranks first among 35 american buffets in California, with a 4.4 rating from 8,980 reviews. Paradise Buffet is second and Hodel’s Country Dining is third.
Our directory lists 35 american buffets in California.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill has the most reviews of the listings we track here, with 9,169 reviews and a 4.2 rating.
Listings are ranked by a weighted average of their customer rating and number of reviews, so a place with a few perfect reviews does not outrank one with hundreds of strong reviews. Permanently closed buffets are left out, and listings without ratings appear after rated ones. Rankings update automatically as the directory changes.