The experience was terrible we got there 2 hours before they closed and they were already taking the food back. They could've at least told us that they were closing and don't have enough food. But they still proceeded to attend us without hesitation. And when we were in the middle of our meal they were trying to get us to hurry up. I wasn't even done with my plate and they wanted us to pay them right away. PLUS they were asking for tips I gave them nothing because I barely even had one plate of food that were they're left overs!!! In conclusion these people are greedy and just want money from the people that they didn't serve correctly. I will not be going back here.

I was skeptical about going back after covid because the reviews were all over the place. I'm glad I made the decision for myself to go. All of the food was excellent, hot and tasty just like I remembered from a few years ago. The Dungeness Crab legs were constantly coming out and they were sooooo good. The only thing that disappointed me was that no sushi was available other than that A1. The service was good and the people were friendly. We went on a Sunday at about 2:30 p.m. I definitely recommend and we will definitely be going back!

Zero stars!!! Health inspectors need to look into this place, I immediately felt sick after eating here. I also saw a lady take a greasy dirty towel and do a wipe down around the food and clean the glass above the food, this was the first and last time I will be here. Atmosphere is dark and cold and the employees don't care about there patrons just about the money. Also, they have a big light up sign inside that says they sell sushi but when you ask the employees they say " sushi's has been closed for a while now", well the sign should be removed or turned off. If you decide to eat here, nevermind just don't. Trust me it's not worth it. Hometown was a much better choice than this!!! Or you can go to Golden Corral 45 minutes away but you will have a much better experience and not end up sick in a hospital.

There was a large variety of food selection however no fresh sushi..which I was looking forward to. Very very popular and busy on Sunday between 12:30p and 3 long lines of hungry patrons waiting to get in. Service excellent and fast table clean up and removing finished plates. Wait staff could be more friendly. Overall excellent.

Why haven’t the “HEALTH DEPARTMENT” intervened and shut this place down yet?!? Everything is lukewarm/cold.. After the first plate, practically finger food WE SHOULD HAVE LEFT! We instantly started to feel like we were having indigestion issues after 20mims.. I kept expressing that my food was cold, Egg roll, pot stickers, fried shrimp, noodles and rice. I grabbed two slices of watermelon yet it was mushy. I told my friend that, they shouldn’t eat the chicken. You could tell it was old or overcooked. I believe the food is recycled! The grill station meat definitely needs to be inspected. The both of us have had stomach problems since 12:30pm. The amount of times we’ve ran to the bathroom “Stomach virus” is insane. The place was busy and no one seemed to mind the cold flavorless food they offered. Which is understandable. You’ll need a stomach made out of devils piss “Teflon” to eat here

There was some food varieties. I was sad that I couldn't get crab legs as soon as the batch was out people were already taking everything. I waited 30 minutes and still nothing. Other than that we like the food, lots of shrimp we got. The service was nice

I love to go to Empire buffet every week. It is next to San Pablo casino. My waiter Fernando is very friendly and helpful. He is always so cheerful and it helps to give me good appetite! Thanks to all the workers at Empire buffet! May money angel bless everyone to win money at casino!

The price is decent.. but the menu never changes... Unfortunately they only have blue crab and this go around was a very disappointing. First of all I don't like soft shell crab. My first piece was rotten you could smell it!!! My second piece of crab was okay.... My third and worst piece smelled just like ammonia... I quit!!! I don't know how they cooked it without it being noticed!!!

Food is not the best. The place looks really rough. Me personally I will not be coming here again. Is good if you just want eat till you drop. It's more of a quantity over quality kind of establishment.

The food is better and the selections are more than the same-named Empire Buffet in Vallejo, CA. BUT ... there's a waitress there who'll take your money and not give you back your change! She thinks that on a $16.00-$17.00 lunch, she can keep all of the change on a $20.00 bill! She is probably clueless about how a tip DEPENDS on the service rendered! She pulled that stunt on me TWICE!! She's a skinny 5-foot tall waitress who works the 1st 3 rows of tables on the right side as you enter the place. If you see a waitress who fits the description that's working in that section, asked to be seated across from the Mongolian stir-fry counter or, better yet, asked to be seated on the LEFT side of the restaurant!!! P.S. I left her $2.00 and some change. I kept a dollar of my change to myself because I have been out of work on a disability for over a year!

First Timers - Came in on Labor Day Monday, after a day of fishing. Food was decent for a Chinese buffet, especially for the price of $21.95 pp to also include seafood. The young man who was our server was great, cleared our table quick and topped off our drinks often. There is a little something for everyone, including toddlers who like pizza and fries. We would re-visit this establishment if in the area again. My favorites were : Hot & Sour Soup : Mongolian Grill : Crab Legs : Sauteed Bok choy.

Food was fresh, 🔥, and tasty. Oysters, dungoness crab, pig feet (WOW), snow crab, fish, shrimp, soup, fresh fruit, veggies, desert, and so many more items to choose from! The price is right here and the waitress, Nina, is a jewel. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday can be the best days with many selection. During the week, this restauraunt offers shrimp, crab, clams, and many of the selections offered over the weekend. This place is worth visiting anytime during the week!

It's good for hungry people with many choices

Take it from me guys, this place is not an option for you and your family to eat. All leftovers from lunch time are still being served during dinner time! We came here at 8pm for dinner, hoping there will be less people and plenty of food. Indeed there were few people and less food!! They stopped refilling the food at 7:30pm yet they are open until 9pm. They charge $17.99 per adult. It is not worth it. Food were dull and cold. Fruits were spoiled. Meat choices were gooey and did not taste good. The sushi bar? My Golly!! Muy peligroso to eat because it has been sitting in an open air for a while!! The people who give 5 star are certainly the restaurant owner’s friends or family. There is no way this restaurant will have 5 star rate! We are never coming back ever again. You have been warned!

Seriously had a horrible experience here. Paid $21 just for half the food to not even be available. What Chinese buffet doesn’t have any orange or mandarin chicken? Or even any sushi? Did not get close to the value I paid for. Also, some of the employees were very rude and not understanding of a simple miscommunication we had. We understand that we came on a Sunday where it was a little busy, but still. Overall was just a waste of time and money.

If you are really hungry this place is for you, the food is good and you can eat a delicious food.

I have been here twice, both times they hovered over us while we ate our food. Then they asked us if we were ready to pay while we were still eating our dessert (small selection) then when he brought the check he said pay now and I said if you can bring back the change $27 he never came back so with fussy kids we ended up leaving after waiting 10 minutes for our change. Honestly the selection of food it is not worth the price I won't come back plus while there a woman came in screaming that they tipped themselves with out her consent.

Today I go to the restaurant for lunch me my son and my uncle and I eat lunch 🥗 during the lunch I feel badly to go to restroom and my son and my uncle the food so old and service is not good after that when we came to our home 🏡 the same satiation go to the bathroom and everything is bad and I thoughout the food and low motion too so don’t go to the this empire buffet on Sanpablo dameroad ok I request you to not go there . Not recommended don’t go there okay

I am a huge fan of the Chinese Buffet scene. Yes, the food quality here is above average. Yes, the quantity is above average. Yes, it was hot. And finally, yes, you are getting above average quality for $25 per person.

Great restaurant. I like to come for the dinner hour when they serve crab its amazing. Food tastes good and there's a good amount of choices but not a lot. In conclusion I do recommend this restaurant it is very good and staff are so nice.

Food was great, could've kept in rotation a little bit more fresh food, but overall was good place to eat at.

Food wasn't all that! We had a refill but that was it. Pot stickers the best thing we ate there. Food was salty af or no flavor. And had the nerve to dobo me for a tip. I won't be back that's for sure

Overpriced. No sushi. Disappointed. For myself and 2 kids it was $65 for lunch. I thought lunch was cheaper and.... I tried to tell my server that my son did not eat anything he only in ice cream to see if they would give me a discount any act like you couldn't speak English. Maybe he could not but still this was a very expensive... And I literally only went there for sushi so I was very sad and they said and feel like what a waste of money. The seafood was so so but the rest of my party didn't really eat any and just for eating chow Maine or a few bites of food it just was not worth it at all.

For the prices to be what they are and as high as they are, things weren't the same. Food taste different not in a good way. Lots on the menu changed and not there. Was seated in the same area AGAIN 🤔 not sure why. But every time we go there they sit us in the back on the side where the grill is. I don't like that. Anyway they offer plates togo but you have to pay extra and you can't take seafood. Staff not really talkative unless you speak they native language. Other then that bathrooms clean tables clean, they bring you your drinks. Idk if they charge extra for that.

Not a big fan. Place is cheap. Always crowded with big families. Not my cup of tea but if you have over 5 people to feed just take em here. Didn’t like the food. I will say though they must have some good seafood cause almost everybody plate had some type of seafood. I don’t eat seafood, so I guess that’s what brings people here.