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Chow's Country Buffet, the premier Buffet Restaurant in Jacksonville, FL, offers a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes to satisfy any appetite. Located at 4250 Southside Blvd, Chow's Country Buffet is the perfect destination for families, couples, and friends looking for a delicious meal in a welcoming atmosphere. Our buffet features an extensive selection of American-style comfort food, including soups, salads, entrees, and desserts. From classic favorites to seasonal specials, our chefs prepare each dish with care to ensure a memorable dining experience. At Chow's Country Buffet, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service, a clean and comfortable environment, and unbeatable value for the price. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, we invite you to visit us and discover why we're the top choice for buffet restaurants in Jacksonville.

Chow's Country Buffet Review Summary

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Pros

Chow's Country Buffet offers a wide variety of dishes, including American comfort food, Italian, and Mexican options. The buffet features a salad bar, soup station, and a dessert table with a wide range of sweet treats. The restaurant has a clean and welcoming atmosphere, making it a great spot for families and large groups. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring that the buffet tables are always stocked and the dining area is clean.

Cons

Some guests have reported that the food can be lukewarm at times, and the selection can be repetitive. The restaurant can get crowded during peak hours, making it difficult to find a table. Additionally, some diners have mentioned that the prices are a bit higher compared to other buffet restaurants in the area.

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Yelp: 3.5/5

Google Reviews: 3.8/5

TripAdvisor: 3.5/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.1/5

Zomato: 3.7/5

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Jodie Martinez
Jodie Martinez -Google user
5 months ago
I actually took time to read the reviews on here after I had dinner to understand why the reviews were not up to the experience I had here. I noticed alot of people compared Chow's to Golden Corral and Sakura. There is absolutely no comparison...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Protein Ribs Fried Chicken Pepper Beef and Coconut Shrimp, Salad Bar Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Ann Bolebruch
Ann Bolebruch -Google user
8 months ago
This is a case of Golden Corral meeting the Great Wall of China with the customer winning out. First getting into Chow's can be a challenge if you are heading North on Southside. You have to find an opening while making a U-Turn so you...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Buffet Assortment, Chicken Wings, Protein Ribs Fried Chicken Pepper Beef and Coconut Shrimp, Hot and Sour Soup and Fried Seafood, Chinese Donuts
Carlo Rizza
Carlo Rizza -Google user
a year ago
Great food everything was delicious hot tasty and the place is very clean brand newSTAFF FRIENDLY AND QUICKVERY VERY NICE I LIKE VERY MUCHMY WAITRESS WAS WONDERFUL AND JUST VERY NICE PERSON VERY MUCH LIKEDONT MISS OUT ON A WONDERFUL NEW PLACE TO EAT …...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Not sure Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Troy Broas
Troy Broas -Google user
8 months ago
Chow’s Country Buffet recently opened in a renovated Golden Corral.As the name suggests, the buffet serves a mix of Asian dishes and country fare.We decided to give them a try for the lunch buffet.I have to say, they have one of the larger selection and...Read More
Recommended dishes Buffet Assortment, Salad Bar, Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
kaeren ferreira
kaeren ferreira -Google user
9 months ago
The food here was pretty good for a buffet. It is way better than golden coral and the Chinese buffets here in Jacksonville. There were a lot of options. I really enjoyed the fusion. The food was hot and fresh. Their weren't too bad either....Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Yvette Michelle Elam (YME Artwork)
Yvette Michelle Elam (YME Artwork) -Google user
11 months ago
:( Dang this food was nasty. I had to try it because they are 2 minutes from where I live and I couldn't decide on one specific cuisine for dinner. Came around 5:30pm thinking the dinner would be hot and fresh. Buffet seemed like a...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5Recommended dishes Chicken Wings Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
MaryXuan Nguyen
MaryXuan Nguyen -Google user
9 months ago
I went there Thanksgiving for lunch. Blessing with my favorite Asian fresh food shrimps broccoli & beautiful color orange 3 booth.Grand opening still need some management & staffs.Food is fresh salads & they cook delicious taste Asian food.Americans food need improvement fried chickens,macaroni & cheese,pizza,no...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Parking space Plenty of parking
JiM
JiM -Google user
10 months ago
My wife and I enjoyed our Saturday lunch. Not sure why so many negative reviews, but we didn’t have any issues. We were seated promptly and our plates were removed each time we finished and drinks were refilled on a timely manner. Food was good...Read More
J Love
J Love -Google user
11 months ago
This is the only buffet in Jacksonville that is worth eating at. Flavor is the key, and some items lacked it. The salad bar is extensive with a large variety of items to choose from, including: a seafood salad, 3 types of macaroni/pasta...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Gina Marie Acker
Gina Marie Acker -Google user
11 months ago
This was our first visit since this location was Golden Corral. We enjoyed the food choices very much. There are a number of Chinese food choices in lieu of some of the southern comfort foods that used to be served. I found many of the...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Tabitha B
Tabitha B -Google user
a week ago
Went here on Christmas with family, and had a wonderful time. There is everything from orange chicken and beef and broccoli to pot roast and mashed potatoes, and even uncommon things like sushi. I can't think of a single thing that looked or tasted bad,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Fried Shrimp, Sushi Bar Recommendation for vegetarians Somewhat recommend Vegetarian offerings Large vegetarian selection Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Sung ho Choi
Sung ho Choi -Google user
a year ago
They have a great selection of American and Chinese food. I was actually pretty impressed! I had a salad, some chicken soup and then some Chinese items and then more Chinese items. I was stuck eating deveined shrimps. It was cooked just right and flavorful.Also...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Large vegetarian selection Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
H.L Monte
H.L Monte -Google user
a year ago
Lots of anticipation for this place to open probably put it on a pretty lofty pedestal, but it was still pretty bad.Meats were lukewarm, even the meats being freshly brought out were uncomfortably cool. Crab rangoon was rubbery and soft. Very unpleasant. Desserts looked like...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Amanda L Marquez
Amanda L Marquez -Google user
5 months ago
This place has EVERYTHING.The food was great, the service was good too.Had about 3 plates full of different food items, and there were many dessert options.We left nice, and full.Sucks that the only juice they had was lemonade, but other than that I have no...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Buffet Assortment, Asian Mix, Chicken Wings, Protein Ribs Fried Chicken Pepper Beef and Coconut Shrimp, Hot and Sour Soup and Fried Seafood, Pulled Pork, Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Fried & Baked Chicken Brussel Sprouts Greens Green Beans Broccoli, Green Li as Pot Roast, Chinese Donuts, Chilled Shrimp & Steamed Hot Shrimp & Broccoli Recommendation for vegetarians Somewhat recommend Vegetarian offerings Vegetarian menu or section Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
sara ibrahimi
sara ibrahimi -Google user
3 months ago
Absolute trash food. Bathrooms werent clean. Food was not fresh and we literally sat for 30 mins and barely ate just to pay $100 LOL. I came with my family and I Only ate salad nd some fruit. The other food wasnt good at all....Read More
Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Bruce Fry
Bruce Fry -Google user
a year ago
It's an Asian buffet let's not pretend it's Ruth Chris.The hot food was the right temperature and had a tasted good. Fried fish, excellent! Three shrimp choices with very large shrimp. Most of the food was cooked and was tasty. However, the desert bar left...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Deidre Lewis
Deidre Lewis -Google user
2 months ago
It took me two days to write this because I had changed my mind and said, some people will never change and that can’t be helped. But NO!!!Me and four other of my family members went here to eat on November 1st, and we went...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5
June Gutterson
June Gutterson -Google user
5 months ago
I prefer to pay upfront for a buffet, like Golden Corral. At Chow's Country Buffet, you are seated by the hostess who takes your drink order. You can serve yourself from many asian choices, several country entree options, salad bar, and dessert bar. Desserts...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Buffet Assortment, Asian Mix, Lemon Cake Raspberry Cake Strawberry Short Cake, Chilled Shrimp & Steamed Hot Shrimp & Broccoli
Sandy And Jeff Burnett
Sandy And Jeff Burnett -Google user
5 months ago
If you enjoy buffets, you will like this restaurant. They have Southern Country food and delicious Asian food. Along with a salad bar with many different types of salad and a dessert bar.Our waitress kept our table clean by removing used plates and napkins promptly...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Buffet Assortment, Asian Mix, Chicken Wings, Salad Bar, Chinese Donuts
Jerry Smith
Jerry Smith -Google user
a year ago
Very good for buffet food. Tried a little of as much as I could eat. A buffet has so many different food types it’s hard to get everything perfect every day so I’ll withhold any complaints about any particular item. Since I eat out every...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Victoria Porter
Victoria Porter -Google user
4 days ago
Has greatly improved since opening. Food is delicious on the Chinese side, haven’t sampled the country dishes. Nice selection of dishes, sushi, and salad bar. Service is always good, prompt, and friendly enough for what it is. Always clean. Sometimes the food can run low...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Buffet Assortment, Salad Bar, Lo Mein and Fried Rice, Seafood Boil, Fried Shrimp, Dessert Bar, Sushi Bar, All the Pound Cakes for Dessert, Chilled Shrimp & Steamed Hot Shrimp & Broccoli
The Doc
The Doc -Google user
4 months ago
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Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
C. Cochran
C. Cochran -Google user
a week ago
Came here with family and very pleased with the quality and variety that left everyone happy. Terrific salad bar with fresh shrimp, great sushi, authentic hot and sour soup, nice pot roast and fish, good selection of American Chinese food. Kids went crazy over the...Read More
Recommended dishes Buffet Assortment
yippee :3
yippee :3 -Google user
6 days ago
Food was either too soft or too hard. Orange chicken specifically had an almost alcohol or chemical aftertaste. All other food tasted like it had been left out far too long. Only got an extra star because the desserts were fine. Servers were fine, though...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 2/5Recommended dishes Buffet Assortment, Dessert Bar, Sushi Bar
Brad C.
Brad C. -Google user
a month ago
In fairness, I'll start by saying I arrived at this buffet at 9:00pm, and they close at 10:30pm.When we came in we received a cold welcome and then the host walked away and three employees chatted a few feet away while we waited.The server brought...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 2/5Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Angela Harris
Angela Harris -Google user
a week ago
Bad experience, this was my first visit here. They just moved in with no updates after previous business. The bathroom smelled of sewer and the faucets were in need of repair, The atmosphere was not inviting, but the service was good, the food was...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Fabrizio favre
Fabrizio favre -Google user
a month ago
the place is clean with a more attentive, fast and orderly service, compared to the golden corral. the cuisine is similar to the golden corral with good quality asian integrations. it is certainly a buffet so for the most sophisticated and demanding it is not...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jamie Smith
Jamie Smith -Google user
5 months ago
We always take reviews with a grain of salt. Opinions are going to vary widely so unless there is an overwhelming similarity in the reviews, we read them but judge for ourselves. Several diners mentioned that the taste of the food was "off". That could...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Tyra Masters
Tyra Masters -Google user
a month ago
The dinner items were very good. Service was great the waitress was very friendly and attentive. After we were almost done a manager if I'm not mistaken came to table and said she needed the table said are we done my mother in law was...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
susan hernandez
susan hernandez -Google user
2 months ago
My favorite place to eat... they keep the buffet fully stocked with a very wide assortment of delicious food and deserts. The servers are excellent! You can't beat the price for everything you get. Talk about a salad bar! It will knock your tomatoes...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Asian Mix, Chicken Wings, Protein Ribs Fried Chicken Pepper Beef and Coconut Shrimp, Pizza, Salad Bar, Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Lo Mein and Fried Rice, Seafood Boil, Rolls and Soup, Fried Shrimp, All the Pound Cakes for Dessert, Egg Drop Soup Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Large vegetarian selection Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Maxwell Goodstein
Maxwell Goodstein -Google user
a week ago
My grandparents love this place so we decided to check it out for lunch. There is a large variety of food available with options for everyone. All the staff and servers were very friendly and attentive at our visit. The salad bar, american entrees and...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5Recommended dishes Buffet Assortment, Chicken Wings, Salad Bar, Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Seafood Boil, Fried Shrimp, Dessert Bar, Sushi Bar, Vegetable Sushi Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Vegetarian menu or section Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Michael P.
Michael P. -Google user
2 months ago
I visited this place a few months ago and honestly wasn’t impressed. But recently, my mom really wanted to try it because her friend had been and told her it was great. I was a little skeptical, but we decided to give it another shot....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Brandon Music
Brandon Music -Google user
3 months ago
The choices of food was very good. It was kind of slow when we went which was just a short time after 5pm. Staff weren't really engaged and just seemed to be going through the motions of seating and serving. Food tasted great and all...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Daniel Balderas
Daniel Balderas -Google user
5 months ago
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chow's County Buffet, and I can't recommend it highly enough! This place is a gem, offering a fantastic variety of fresh, delicious food that satisfies every craving.The buffet features an impressive selection of country and Asian cuisine,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Salad Bar, Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
David Kausch
David Kausch -Google user
a month ago
Went there for my wifes birthday. When we arrived all we saw was the manager arguing with groups of people coming in. We sat up front and just waited for the rest of our party. When they arrived we were seated at a large...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Jason Rozinsky
Jason Rozinsky -Google user
2 months ago
Service was horrible. I brought my family of 5 in around 1pm . Our server not once came to offer refills nor clear our dirty plates . I asked for the Check and our server brought it to us immediately I noticed that they charged...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5
Taylor
Taylor -Google user
4 months ago
We decided to give this spot a try after I’ve been by many times and have seen a lot of cars in the parking lot. The experience was disappointing. From the moment we sat down, the atmosphere was very off. It was a dining room...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Kandacy Adams
Kandacy Adams -Google user
2 months ago
Arrived at 8:30, website states they close at 10:30 on weekend, however, all the food was old and they did not bring anymore out. Steak old, fried chicken old, just everything except for the hibachi noodles and rice. But that’s not what did it. The...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Andrew G
Andrew G -Google user
4 months ago
Had very high expectations but we were let down! The biggest issue besides our server was the cold food and very bland. Should have known the min we walked in we was the youngest in there by what seemed 70+ years. Just hope we don’t...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
FRONT STREET EATS (dreamzbreeze)
FRONT STREET EATS (dreamzbreeze) -Google user
3 months ago
Delicious Place to Choose for a Lunch Restaurant : Yummy Selections to choose from, and quick to make a TO GO PLATE, and weighed by the Pound.Favorite place to Go when I want to eat several different foods, that are not normally paired together at...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
J D
J D -Google user
5 months ago
Chows is located in an old Golden corral. The best place to have a buffet with tons of items available. Surprisingly, the pot roast is really amazing. Like Mom's. Selection of Asian entrees is just short of amazing. The desserts, especially the lemon cake, are...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Juárez Illyria
Juárez Illyria -Google user
4 months ago
Everyone needs to be aware of what they’re eating . On the both times that I’ve been there with my family we’ve all gotten sick from the ribs . The second time that I was there to give it a second chance the catfish smelt...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Nicole Peterson
Nicole Peterson -Google user
3 months ago
The food was ok. Wasn't golden corral. I was very shocked that I went in lunch time and dinnertime came and I went up to get another plate and my server came to me saying I could only get certain foods particularly just lunch items....Read More
Recommended dishes Fried Shrimp
Tiffany Britt
Tiffany Britt -Google user
a week ago
I use to come here all the time and it was good at first the last two times I was very sick the time before I blamed it on that this time I went here on Christmas they charged me way over price and treated...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Angela Edwards
Angela Edwards -Google user
6 months ago
Stopped here for lunch for the first time. Large selection of food, reasonably priced. My favorite was the egg drop soup because it was hot. All the other foods I got were cold and that was disappointing. Everything I put on my plate was cold....Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Buffet Assortment, Egg Drop Soup Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Large vegetarian selection Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
April Higginbotham
April Higginbotham -Google user
4 months ago
This place is horrible!!!! the food has no flavor and is not hot. You're lucky if it's even warm as far as the atmosphere there is absolutely none!!!!! The service here is as horrible as the food. We had empty drink cups and a pile...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Nollan Zevallos
Nollan Zevallos -Google user
6 months ago
It's not a great place to eat if you are looking for a variety of foods. Their ribs are boil, and after place on the grill to cook them more to give just the appearance that they were fully cooked in the grill. The...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Barbara McIntosh
Barbara McIntosh -Google user
4 months ago
The restrooms are disgusting. There's no way that early in the morning the restroom should be in that kind of condition. To me they don't about that part of their business. WillNot be going back there. I gave 4 * for service because of...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 2/5

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