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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Restaurant Cafe Breakfast restaurant Meal takeaway Family restaurant American restaurant Steak house Banquet hall Buffet restaurant Down home cooking restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Bakersfield


Address

5001 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Website

www.goldencorral.com

Contact

(661) 834-7224

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (4.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 8:30 AM to 8 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 10:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (20) Golden (10) clean (9) great (9) Corral (8) selection (8) buffet (8) money (7) people (7) staff (6)
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  • 5/5 Tony W. 1 year ago on Google
    Oh my, this place was fantastic. All you can eat for $14.99 PP. The restaurant was extremely clean, with wait staff smiling, and hustling at each table. The salad bar alone makes the whole visit worth the money. The veggies were fresh, the display clean and tidy, had real blue cheese crumbles. The Italian dressing was perfect. Hot plates, so many veggies... from greens to broccoli. An international array of food sections. Italian, American, Oriental, Mexican. Quite impressive. At one point the Manager or Owner looked at the hot line and told an employee the potatoes werent fresh and to replace them. The burgers were grilled on a flattop using ground beef, hand tossed. In other words, they were not frozen patties. While Golden Corral is 95 minutes from us, we will be going back for the Holiday selection. Thank you to the GC management and staff for a spectacular first visit.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Elizabeth M. 10 months ago on Google
    Understaffed and dirty. Hasn't had an update since it opened- I'd live with that if prices were the same as when they opened but no. It has been 5 years since I was here last, so I forgot how disappointing this place is. I legit almost tripped on the rips in the carpet. ONLY nice thing I can say is that the servers were all polite. I hope I never forget and accidentally feel like a buffet style meal because I'd rather have eaten dry cereal.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Patrick B. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a truly amazing meal. A did the chef train at the country hospital in hell kind of meal. Just when you think you have tasted the worst thing in your life. The next thing you taste is even worse. You should come here and try it. It is surreal how bad the food is. Just get so hungry your eyes are bloodshot and come enjoy how bad, bad can be. The salad dressings were so harsh I think you could use them as a drain cleaner or an engine degreaser. The servers are great, I was sad to see how many of the good people of Bakersfield stiff them. Really guys if you can't afford to tip go to McDonald's. Your server will get taxed on your meal and if this location closes the world will be a better place.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff A. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was fresh, hot, and taste good. Service was friendly and very helpful. Definitely will be back again
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brandon O. 1 year ago on Google
    The family decided to have a little get together here for 7 people. After paying the designated per head fee like any other all you can eat buffet, we were met with some very disappointing problems. First off, for an all you can eat buffet, there sure was a lack of selection. Numerous items were gone or in short supply. Second, if there are no plates to get what food was available, how are the paying patrons of this establishment supposed to eat. Third, when you do get something that requires a spoon and are told that the spoons are in one location, then please make sure there are spoons available. Forks and soup don't work so well together. This place is a joke. Bakersfield you need to get this store back to what it used to be like. Stocked and worth the money would be a great start, otherwise you should also include the statement to bring your own plates and eating utensils. Go spend your hard earned money elsewhere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Urban S. 1 year ago on Google
    First time going to Golden Corral Buffet and Grill for Breakfast and I was not disappointed! They have all the fixens! Eggs, Bacon, Biscuits and Gravy, Chicken steak and so on! They also have lunch Items during breakfast! One thing I recommend people try is the Bourbon Chicken! It was amazing! Will definitely be my go to spot for breakfast! My kids loved it because of the fruits and the pastries, not to mention the ice cream.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Christina R. 1 year ago on Google
    I'd only heard good things but it was all bad. We all ended up sick and headed for the bathroom where the stalls even had vomit and feces all over. The staff we'd interacted with was amazing though. The people at the front were great and even laughed at the SO's joke 😬 waiter was on top of it. Everyone was friendly but the food tasted bad, made us all sick and was definitely over priced. Still curious on what extra fees and taxes cost us an extra $30 on top of what everything was said to cost. 5 star staff, 0 star everything else
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christmarie G. 8 months ago on Google
    Overall, the place is clean and orderly. We visited on a Sunday, lunch. They have a lot dishes to choose from. The staff is accomodating. Their restroom are clean.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Capri B. 2 years ago on Google
    I bought thanksgiving dinner for my family! Where do i begin! I was told pick up time was 3pm! I got there before 3pm! They were not prepared! I waited about 30min to get my dinner! I also added a fruit salad! Bad idea! My watermelon was great but the rest was spoiled! I called the manager n he was polite to say sorry n that i can come anytime to get another one! The ham wasnt cooked all the way! Macaronni n chesse was poorly made! $154 dollars later! I didnt take my food back! I saw they were overwelmed! Lesson learned!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth J. 2 years ago on Google
    Thanksgiving food was very good this steak was fantastic turkey gravy mashed potatoes everything good food good service. Kids that are 10 and under is $10:99 and for Thanksgiving dinner was $19:99 for adults
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 sarah g. 2 years ago on Google
    Been there a few times and was always satisfied. Even went on Thanksgiving and the food was very good. I went today and a lot of the food was out or didn’t look appetizing. I got steak which was good and a few other things. The fried chicken didn’t taste very good and pieces of the salad looked old. The service was mediocre. I had to get the waitresses attention for a refill even though she had walked by my table a few times and helped the people next to me. I will go back but I got sick from the food this time. Would definitely recommend the dessert. It was very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Steve B. 1 year ago on Google
    It was pretty slow when we were in there. The food was really good but they were reluctant to refill the trays, even though we were an hour from closing. The manager was very friendly but it took the waitress four passes of our table (and we were the only ones in that section) to refill our drinks. The chocolate fountain is gone thanks to covid. But the rest of the desserts were wonderful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 James S. 1 year ago on Google
    Restaurant was clean, food area was well stocked and clean. The food actually tasted very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Manuel H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to take the family when everyone wants something different to eat. Some of the food definitely tasted as though it had been sitting for a while.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Image Productions Photo & V. 5 months ago on Google
    The food selection was minimal and not of good taste, we have never been to a Golden Corral that had such a small selection of desserts and other types of food it seemed like it was all hors d'oeuvres or side order dishes, I'm not sure how to describe it but it just was not appealing. We live out in Atlanta Georgia and the Golden Corrals out there are an amazing place to eat and the selection is incredible it just seems like this is a very poor restaurant that doesn't want to invest money in the food or something, I'm not sure but anyways this will be my last trip here to this one.

  • 2/5 Dale R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was unappetizing. A lot of looked like it had been recycled. Fried chicken was incredibly greasy. At least the fried okra was good. Practically had to flag down a “server” for silverware.

  • 3/5 Phil R. 5 months ago on Google
    Very American experience. I would have liked my Blueberry Pie hot. Great range of food at a value for money price. If you want decent food at lunchtime that fills you up then this is a good stop off point. Availability of desserts could be improved. Great friendly service

  • 5/5 American A. 4 months ago on Google
    The Jim Pickett Turnbuckle on the Granger Shaft broke yesterday, and that stopped the flow on the #11 Woodpecker Rig, but I think I can modify a Single Hopper Plate to get by until ol Lumber Yardsteller can get a replacement fabricated. I walked the fatbastard through what needed to be done, and he kinda paid attention, but he was more intrested in eating his apple than saving me money. So when all else fails, what do you do? You go to the Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, and that's exactly what I did. It's a welcoming place, and always a great experience, the food is simply amazing! 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆

  • 5/5 Linda K. 5 months ago on Google
    Thank you Golden Corral for once again honoring our Veterans. It was so nice to see multiple generations enjoying each other company while also enjoying the multiple delicious dishes available. Steaks were perfectly grilled and ample servings provided.

  • 4/5 Jimmy M. 1 year ago on Google
    I hadn’t been to a Golden Corral since I was a kid, and I’m typically a bit leery of buffets, but we joined another large family and went before last night’s hockey game. With drinks, it cost us $25 per person for dinner (breakfast and lunch cost slightly less). We ate at about 5:00, and they had no problem accommodating our party of 13. We did have to split up between a table of 8 and another table of 5 right next to it, but that wasn’t a problem at all. I feel like when you go to any buffet, you should go with the understanding that you’re not going to get the best meal of your life, but hopefully that’s not what you’re there for. I judge a buffet by variety, cleanliness, price, and whether or not my body regrets it later (in our family we call it “bubble guts.”) The variety was good. They had everything we were looking for, including an above average selection of desserts. The soft serve ice cream machine was out of order, which prompted a playful McDonald’s comparison, but that wasn’t a deal breaker for us. I should mention their dinner rolls (I forget what they called them) as they were excellent. I got a piece of steak and a couple ribs, both of which were better than I expected. Overall, the place was pretty clean. There were plenty of employees following behind people and cleaning up messes, as well as keeping tables cleared and drinks refilled. I mentioned price above; I thought we got our money’s worth, and these days it’s nearly impossible to eat out on a budget. And I’m pleased to see that the food was agreeable with all of our bodies, which is not always the case with buffet food. Overall a good experience that we would do again.

  • 3/5 S O. 1 year ago on Google
    Our servers attitude was outstanding! She was very polite and attentive. The food, well, it's been better. The atmosphere was nice and quiet - minus the overly loud and dramatic group that was there. I give it this rating because it seems as if the taste of their food wasn't that great also because of the noise disruption. Sorry, Golden Corral, but I know u can do better.

  • 3/5 MARY M. 1 year ago on Google
    It was Thanksgiving and my family decided to eat out. This was my first time at this establishment. There was a line of people waiting to enter before the doors were opened! Although buffet types of restaurants are not my forte, I did enjoy the offerings of different types of food. The service crew was friendly, polite, attentive and worked their tails off!

  • 5/5 Tiffany P. 1 year ago on Google
    Golden Coral in Bakersfield was great. I was driving through from San Jose. The staff was excellent, especially my waiter. His service was over and beyond. The food was excellent. Great selection of food to choose from. The meats was tender and my granddaughter ate more than usual, she loved it. She's only 5 years old. If you live in Bakersfield or passing through; stop by, you won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 paquita g. 2 years ago on Google
    Soul Food heaven, this place was great. The food was good. Traveling back home and we had to stop because we heard that the food was good here and it was. I asked them why don't we have one in Fresno California and one of the employees said that she would bring it up at the next meeting. I've been asking for Golden Corral in Fresno California. Now if I have to go to Bakersfield to this one no problem, I will go because the food is good, the place is clean and the price is right, enjoy.

  • 1/5 Kenia H. 1 year ago on Google
    The waiter and cashier were great and very friendly...the food not so much. A lot of the servers were not at their stations, food was either bland, undercooked, too salty or burnt; and some stuff (like the fruit and salads) looked like it had been sitting out for hours. First and last time we go there.

  • 4/5 Steven J. 2 years ago on Google
    This was my first trip back since pre-pandemic. Glad to see not much has changed. I was wondering if they had converted to cafeteria style or small plates but my concerns were addressed. Very clean and sanitary buffet and eating area. Wish I would have had more breakfast choices than biscuits and gravy but it wasn't a deal breaker.

  • 4/5 Robert Solis (. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice selection of food , steak was a little on the dry side


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cheques
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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