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Clifton Buffet

Restaurant Buffet restaurant

Spacious, informal venue offering an all-you-can-eat spread of popular Chinese & Japanese dishes. People often mention buffet, good, people, price, waitress, plates, taste,


Address

79 Ackerman Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011

Contact

(973) 478-6888

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: buffet (14) good (10) people (8) price (8) waitress (6) plates (6) taste (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Patrick Lewis (. 1 year ago on Google
    If there was the potential to provide ZERO stars I would have. This is hands down the worst review I’ve ever provide on this platform. From the dismal display of food, weak variety, and under-temped food this was a disastrous experience. In addition, I felt like I was in an episode of Seinfeld where the waitresses speaking a foreign language were clearly talking badly about my Mother and I just feet from our table. Once the obnoxiously priced check was left on our table the swarm of waitress continued to hover around us waiting on a tip. Please, RUN from this place, DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 eclinvo 1 year ago on Google
    I've been here a lot with my family. The food is usually exceptional, right now during the pandemic they are using disposables plates and cutlery. What I ate, tasted fine to me, but was it worth about $30 per person? Probably not, unless you are going to absolutely stuff yourself. Come with an empty stomach and pace yourself, you're going to want to make the most of the money.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 DIAMOND O. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m currently having lunch here at 12:17pm. Something smells like wet dog & I think it is the carpet. Food isn’t tasty at all & there aren’t any crab legs out. This used to be a good buffet & they FELL OFF. Oh & this salmon is disgusting.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yanina R. 2 years ago on Google
    Best buffet ever ❤️ one of my favorites place to eat. For this pandemic they are giving disposable plates and also the utensils 🍴. They are serving you the food that you want. Enjoy it
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 C G. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first time ever visiting this place and when you walk in, the whole place was dim despite having all the lights on. Some of the surfaces were also dirty/ uncleaned by staff. The food in the buffet was all bland (at best) and most of the food I ate was cold. I cannot speak for the soup as I didn't have any. The plates I used were cheap foam plates and all the utensils were disposable plastic Naturally, one of the foam plates collapsed right as I was sitting back down at our table. This place avoided a 1 star review because the waitresses we're an absolute delight and the seating was quite comfortable.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alejandra S. 1 year ago on Google
    the food is not bad, however I had a bad experience since the tip was already included in the ticket (which is not bad) however the waitress, seeing that we did not leave more tips, asked us directly saying that we should leave more for her work which made me feel uncomfortable since there were many people in the place so we decided to give her more but her attitude was in very bad taste since the tip is something that the costumer gives because wants or because liked it service not because the waitress is going to ask for it and still with a very heavy attitude. On my part it was wrong and it was a horrible experience. I hope they correct these actions since they are in very bad taste and rude.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jocabed V. 1 year ago on Google
    I have grown up coming to this buffet and I have had my past experiences here but didn’t really notice it till now that I’m older. I came here to simply take a few pictures with my brother , eat and spend time with him and the rest of my family because it was his birthday. I came and simply asked for a waitress to take some quick pictures because we bring hats and balloons for the small gathering and celebration; she acted like she misunderstood and denied till it took to her convince her. We also received our check way too early. We were literally still eating our deserts. They even made us pay $111.88 which was way to much because we told them that we didn’t want drinks yet and they forced us to get them either way and we didn’t even spend a whole hour there either way. It was only 4 of us. No celebration asked from us. Since we weren’t giving the waitress a tip because we were busy talking she was giving us a dirty eye right in front of us. That look made us believe that she wanted us to leave quick. We asked to them to take us a few pics and they negatively did them quickly and the pics were purposely horrible. We don’t expect professional pics but come on…😞😔😒! I expect more from this place people. They have done lots of harassment and the bathrooms are so dirty and unhygienic. These are words from a person that grew up coming here lots. This experience really marked my sanity. I don’t recommend. There are so many other … and better…. places trust me. If this keeps going on , mind as well just not have a buffet business at all!!!! The next time a harassment happens I will report 😤
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 B L. 1 year ago on Google
    Me & my friends came here soon as they opened the doors at 11am. Everything was fresh and tasty, I can honestly say it would be better if they had more varieties to chose from but other than that the price was right for the selections they do have. ( I’m not sure how things are in the evening but if you get here soon as they opened you will have a tasty lunch.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven F. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent selection of hot food, buffet and hibachi style. The spinach soup is a must try. Chicken wings are exceptional. Save room for dessert, including soft serve chocolate, vanilla or mixed ice cream from the easy self-serve machine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 diana q. 1 year ago on Google
    Always great experience, been coming here with family and friends. And we never have a complaint. Food is always good, they are constantly changing it and filling it up. Service is good, they are fast and not super nice or mean. Just average. Which is fine. 😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Harshil J. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is good and there are so many choices to choose from. However, the pricing for the buffet is too expensive. It is around $27 per person and when I went with my friend on Sunday, the bill was $57. The food was good but not worth that much money. If you can find better buffets for a better price, then go there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ronnie H. 6 months ago on Google
    The food wasn't good at all. Very bad stomach pain all night after leaving. I didn't even finish my food, and the waitress brought the bill and was trying to send me and my wife away. The funny thing is they weren't busy. Never coming back. Thanks for nothing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 mjw s. 9 months ago on Google
    Prices went up food quality went down they dont even serve shrimp de-shelled for cocktail you have to peel all your own. If you with 2 people . Plan to spend a minimum of 75$ . If 4 people plan on a minimu.of 125 150 $...for a chineese Buffet that is not that great over all
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 PILATAXI �. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly people and quiet place, I liked the turkey and the soups. The price was $18 for each dish.. I give it a 3 because the price was too high for the quality of the food... I've tasted better fruits and desserts in other buffets for cheaper price... I came in a Sunday but they have cheaper prices on Weekdays.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Smitson S. 5 months ago on Google
    Food is trash. I used to be hyped coming here as a kid. If you ask for water you drinking tap with ice. 36 dollars for 2 ppl. I stop eating after my 2nd plate.

  • 4/5 Maria S. 6 months ago on Google
    one of the employees pushed my 7 year old daughter when she was trying to get fries. Love the food. Too expensive for a buffet

  • 3/5 Claire P. 1 year ago on Google
    I really wasn't impressed with the food. I also felt rushed and i'm not a person that fills my plate and gets up to get more food over and over again. Not a gavone by any means. I also felt the place could be cleaner. Also pricey for what they had. I would not recommend this buffet to anyone. The ladies that serve your drinks and take your plates were very nice. They were worth the tip.

  • 3/5 Brian M. 9 months ago on Google
    Food was OK. For the same price (or a little more) I can go to much better buffets that are just as close to my house.

  • 3/5 Al R. 11 months ago on Google
    The food was not good at all, all the fish dishes were really horrible, the beef felt like it was boiled, the potato wedges had no taste, the chicken and beef broccoli also had no taste, as if I was eating microwave food. Sorry this place is not for me. The only half descent was the soft ice cream.

  • 2/5 Giancarlo R. 11 months ago on Google
    I did not enjoy this at all. The workers were on their phones and talking bad about people right next to me and my grandma. The buffet was ok, it was empty, and the food smelt and looked old. The food was not very good. I got pizza, dumplings, buffet, and sushi. The pizza tasted old. The dumplings were wrinkled and didn’t taste very good. I already explained the buffet. The fish in the sushi left a bad taste in my mouth, and didn’t sit well in my stomach. Honestly this was a disgusting trip

  • 3/5 Dayela Del N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great buffet to come to. The snow crab legs are great!

  • 3/5 T M. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first time here and the last. The food was okay. What bothered me the most was the people getting the crab legs; the minute the woman brings out a tray of crab legs, the two or three people were taking all the crab legs to themselves, they have no consideration for the others waiting behind them. So rude. The price for the buffet was $24.99; drinks not included in the price.

  • 4/5 Maria M. 1 year ago on Google
    If you enjoy eating like me, and go out to eat every so often, this place is very good, too bad it's expensive for a whole family.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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