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Welcome to Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, the ultimate dining destination for families and food lovers in Virginia Beach! Located at 400 S Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, our restaurant offers a vast array of delicious options that cater to every taste and preference. As a renowned American restaurant and Buffet restaurant, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill provides a diverse selection of dishes, from savory steaks at our Steak house to an extensive breakfast menu at our Breakfast restaurant. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or a light bite, our buffet has it all. Our commitment to variety and quality makes us a top choice for diners looking for a Family restaurant or a Takeout Restaurant in the area. Are you planning an event? Our Banquet hall is the perfect venue for gatherings and celebrations, offering ample space and a customizable menu to make your event memorable. At Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service, ensuring every visit is enjoyable. Our guests consistently praise our offerings and service, making us a beloved spot in the community. Visit us today to experience a wonderful meal in a friendly setting. Whether it's a family dinner, a special occasion, or a casual meal, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill is here to serve you with a smile and a plate full of your favorites!

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This Golden Corral Buffet & Grill location offers an impressive spread of American comfort food, including a vast buffet selection and made-to-order grill items. While some guests found the atmosphere to be lacking, most praised the friendly staff and generous portions.

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Yelp: 3.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.1/5

TripAdvisor: 4.0/5

Zomato: 3.8/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.4/5

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Mark Tietjen
Mark Tietjen -Google user
8 months ago
Me and my father and my two lovely children went to Golden corral for dinner. We met a few family members there it just never disappoints they’ve recently done. Some renovations looks new in there. We’re thinking of getting our Thanksgiving dinners from Golden corral...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Salad Bar, Yeast Rolls, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Banana Pudding, Liver and Onions, Bread PuddingIt’s very compatible for the handicap. My mother and father have been in wheelchairs and it’s very accommodating.
Mary Smith
Mary Smith -Google user
7 months ago
So delicious, the food was amazing and so was the waitress... Great customer service. My family and I enjoyed ourselves
Dine inBrunch$50–100Atmosphere: 5Salad Bar, Pot Roast, Yeast Rolls, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Macaroni & Cheese, Fresh Baked Cookies, Whole PiesHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionDifferent optionsPlenty of parkingFree parking lotYes
Bev OA
Bev OA -Google user
4 years ago
This was our first time coming here to this location. Everyone was friendly. I must say this is the very first golden corral that we have come to and the staff is on top of keeping the food well stocked. We didn't have to wait...Read More
Ess Kay
Ess Kay -Google user
a year ago
This location always has a full parking lot! Food: Was delicious! Hubby tried most if the meats- they were very flavorful! The Mexican/Spanish beans and rice were super bursting with flavors! I loved the Chicken sausage Pasta! There were plenty of desserts including ice cream cones! Service: Service was Friendly! Hygiene:...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Jessica Gessel
Jessica Gessel -Google user
a year ago
Great food and good prices! We like to come on Saturday for the brunch. A little bit of everything they have, including a made to order egg and omelet station. Pot roast is amazing and servers are attentive and kind
Dine inBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Lenny Handfinger
Lenny Handfinger -Google user
a year ago
One of the best Golden Corral restaurants in Tidewater. The food is well-presented, there's constant cleaning including the bathroom. There is plenty of variety here as well as some old school classic comfort food. The best thing is the entire experience represents staff and management...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Salad BarLots of veggies
Sheri Wilder
Sheri Wilder -Google user
8 months ago
I didn't know what i wanted to eat for lunch so i stopped in the other day. I don't know why all the other locations in our area closed down. This one was very clean and all the food stations were well stocked with scrumptious...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Salad Bar, Yeast RollsHighly recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
World Explorer
World Explorer -Google user
8 months ago
It's a Great place. Lots of food to choose with. I really love their BBQ ribs, Turkey meat , chicken, hams , shrimps etc. every thing you want .Eat all you can. Overall it is great. Crews are nice and accommodating. It's my...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Butterfly ShrimpPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Richard Cloer
Richard Cloer -Google user
2 years ago
Recently, I went to the Golden Corral on Independence Blvd in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Golden Corral is not fine dining, but it is a family-friendly place. I was surrounded by mostly families with children who were well behaved and who weren't overly loud. I approach...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30
Edward V Brown Jr
Edward V Brown Jr -Google user
a week ago
This past Saturday was our Dad’s day celebration in which the women our church put together. We experienced the best service from an employee, Pam. Not only was she professional, she was kind, patient, friendly, and always on time to ensure everyone had what we...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Frankie Fiveangels
Frankie Fiveangels -Google user
Edited 2 weeks ago
The absolute best place to get soup salad and a baked potato. Fried chicken is better than it should be. Rib night has decent ribs. Top sirloin steak, get it medium, medium well. Staff is friendly, usually efficient. Negatives-- the spaghetti sauce is too thin. Please...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Osie Pallette
Osie Pallette -Google user
a week ago
I haven't been to a Golden Corral in years and I found one in va,beach that was open for business. So I went there all by myself and I enjoyed every minute of the time I spent there, I ate so much good food and...Read More
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Loud, but you can still talk9+ people, Suitable for all group sizesHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Rafael Ocana Galbraith
Rafael Ocana Galbraith -Google user
a week ago
Caleb was one of the nicest people. He assisted me as a cashier and even pointed out where everything was. Such great customer service and even though it was pretty packed, it was wonderful. Definitely one of if not, the best Golden Corral and I'll...Read More
Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4No special eventNo wait
Lizzie Niles
Lizzie Niles -Google user
3 months ago
This has been an amazing experience at this location. Been to many around the country and they had the freshest foods and was very clean and well kept. The flounder was a nice surprise and after I found it, it's mostly all I ate. The...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Bourbon Chicken, Butterfly Shrimp, Soup Buffet
Johnny Harris
Johnny Harris -Google user
2 months ago
Very nice restaurant. I came a couple of hours before closing but the food was still fresh and mostly hot. I like my food served hot not lukewarm or cold so I am a bit nit picky. This location was busy and crowded but not...Read More
Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Salad Bar, Pot Roast, Yeast Rolls, Bourbon Chicken, Gravy, Butterfly ShrimpHighly recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Stephanie Fuller
Stephanie Fuller -Google user
2 months ago
It's Golden Corral, what's not to love? A variety of food at your gloved fingertips. I truly depend on this location because it seems to be the last of a dying breed. From what I can see it's clean, the food is hot and the...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Carrie Bodnovich
Carrie Bodnovich -Google user
2 months ago
The large butterfly shrimp were huge and fresh. Meatloaf very tasty and so was the pot roast! Was very surprised! The server Remy was on absolutely phenomenal....we would definitely recommend this location!!!!
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Salad Bar, Pot Roast, Butterfly Shrimp
Tyrail Taylor
Tyrail Taylor -Google user
2 weeks ago
This place saves my life with kids and food remains me of when I was 5 years old this food is sooo good and the place is sooo clean and the employees always smile comfortable place
Atmosphere: 5
Avis Garland
Avis Garland -Google user
a month ago
Too crowded. Not enough space between tables. Customers are way too close. I had leg surgery and was unable to use my medical device to support my leg due to inadequate spacing which before it wasn't a problem the other restaurant closed it...Read More
Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 33-4 people30-60 minHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionWide selection of vegetables and salads.Plenty of optionsDifficult to find parkingFree parking lotNeeds more handicap parking.Needs to be monitored by family. Unsanitized practice by kidsNot good at all for any medical equipment. Not enough space between tables with chairs.
Madeline Molina
Madeline Molina -Google user
5 months ago
Our waitress Iris was amazing, very attentive and always with a smile!! Def looked like she enjoyed her job & her willingness to serve. Made our dinner pleasant!!
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Soft Serve Ice Cream

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Highlights

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Popular for

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Accessibility

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Offerings

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Atmosphere

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Crowd

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Planning

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Payments

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