This place. Sigh. #1 is it needs more space between tables. I hate getting up and feeling like im sticking my ass in people's faces and/or food. Im not a very big woman, either. The food really depends on who is cooking or preparing. Sometimes its great other times its crap. I've never been disappointed with the salad bar and i love that they have baked sweet potatoes. We go every now and then. It's fun for kids. But don't eat off that chocolate fountain. I always see kids sticking their fingers in it. Lol
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Jeff C.
Looking for breakfast options close to our hotel, I figured out that the early bird here wasn't much different than a coffee and breakfast sandwich at the Starbucks. I didn't have high expectations coming in and as long as you realize that you're coming to a Golden Corral buffet, not a five star restaurant, this place will do. They had a good selection of food and some unique (fried bacon) and odd (salad???) breakfast items. Typical buffet food- lots of fried items and of so-so quality, but you'll definitely get your fill.
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Nicole D.
We ate at Golden Corral this morning and had a very disappointing experience. I attempted to eat the scrambled eggs, but I stopped due to a distinct metallic/chemical taste in the food. I had to run to the bathroom because I was feeling nauseous after 2 bites of their eggs. I subsequently vomited. I was feeling healthy all morning, until I ate their scrambled eggs. I spoke to the manager promptly after I left the bathroom. He immediately took a defensive stance and repeated himself several times, saying "they are grade A pasteurized eggs". He didn't offer an apology or even a glass of water. I told him to try the eggs for himself. A few other customers also complained about the taste, forcing him to act on this. Several minutes later, he came back claiming he tried them and "they tasted fine." He said he removed them, only after multiple complaints. The manager lacked a sense of caring and seemed to resent us for complaining. This restaurant does not seem to understand "the customer is always right". We are pretty reasonable people, so I believe it's reasonable to write this review so all of you can avoid this restaurant.
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Mary C.
A little lack-luster. I feel that this place is overpriced for what you get. It is $35 for two people including drinks, but one cannot eat $15 worth of food in one sitting. When you first arrive it takes a bit of time to pay and get your drink as there is only one cashier working the front and with my experience she was in no hurry to get the line moving. Once you get your drink, you then seat yourself which is nice as you can scout out a comfortable table. Then you grab a plate and find what looks appealing to you. The choices are rather generic and bland, like mac & cheese, meatloaf, chicken wings, etc. It is rather cheap food that really doesn't impress. There is very little selection when it comes to dessert options as well. Overall, I was not too impressed with this place for the money. I feel there are other buffet style restaurants in Anchorage that has better food for the same price. Either way, when you go to a buffet, you can't expect to be able to eat $15 worth of food in one sitting.
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Flash W.
yes it is mass produced food but these folk bent over backwards to supply on short notice food for 100 people at our event. The food was great and complimented by our guests. I am now a regular of the place. Where else can you get all you can eat and lots of variety! Only down side sometimes its a bit salty.
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Kristin A.
My husband and I went to Golden Corral last fall and really liked it. The GC in my other hometown is horrible, but this one is less expensive and much tastier. Our server abandoned us right at the start and another came and gave us great service. The food was fresh and hot. Of course buffets don't have gourmet food; that's not what buffets are about. Buffets are all about quantity over quality. I eat enough to get as bloated as a sow, feel overstuffed enough to throw up, and waddle away to my car. So if I get decent food at a buffet, I'm happy. I will return to this GC in the future. As an aside, I have been to several Golden Corrals over the past many years and have noticed over the last three years or so that the service has become practically nonexistent at all of them. Forget having a server come to your table even to accomplish their minor task of removing dishes and refilling drinks. If you want any service at all, I suggest you patronize another restaurant.
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Brian I.
You get what you pay for - some of the food is cheap, and some of it is pretty decent. It's a big buffet, so there's lots to choose from. I enjoy my experiences here, usually.
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Brennen L.
Let's be real for second. Everyone complains saying,"Golden Coral is gross!" or "They just have the same food." In my opinion, if you're going here you should know what to expect and what you're paying for. The food isn't really that bad at all. It's kind of sad that this review comes off defensive but I'm just honest. Most all buffets in Anchorage are over priced with mediocre food. Golden Coral falls under that category as all others do. It's one of the only "American" food buffets and it's not that bad. I enjoy the Fried Chicken a lot and everything else is similar quality to other similar restaurants. I gave it 3 stars mostly for the prices.
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Michael P.
This place is just bad. Sorry. This location really needs to have a couple workers walking on the outside of the service area. I saw people using their hands, grabbing food. Nasty! My plate had dried food on it. Come on! Do not eat here!
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Natalie N.
Well, I went back, I usually try something atleast twice before I dump it. The food was alot better. Everything was flavorful. The food actually tasted pretty good. We went Sunday afternoon. Nothing I ate was salty, hubby said the baked chicken was salty, I didn't eat chicken. We had a very nice waitress. I would go back, but making sure that I dine when the food is fresh.
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LunchaMunch A.
Nothing to brag about here, but being from California I had to try it out just to see what the fuzz is all about, there was no line, no waiting time, I've seen an almost 2 hrs wait at my local GC so that's pretty much why I had to give it a shot in Anchorage, it wasn't horrible but it also was not memorable in any way, price was good, food and selection was ok, unremarkably just ok, the patrons, well.....someone compared it to being the Walmart of Foods and they nailed it.
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Todd K.
Pretty much what you'd expect from a Golden Corral. Lots of variety, and everything was pretty good. If you're expecting a nice, quiet dining experience, this is not your place. The server for our table was very nice and helpful; the rest of the service staff seemed very indifferent.
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Marvin L.
The food was decent but nothing to rave about. The Cleanliness of the restaurant was the issue for me. There were food on the floor and on top of the buffet area. Maybe they need more workers to keep the buffet lines clean and patrol the dining areas. However, our server was nice and refilled our drinks quite often.
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Ashleigh E.
OK this isn't exactly fine dining, but there are some decent options here. Although it's not that cheap and the staff can be really rude. The salad bar is surprisingly good. There are a lot of different options so you can get creative and make a good one. The corn bread is also surprisingly good. Other than that, it's basic buffet food. I admit I was impressed with the dessert selection, especially that they had freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. They also had mud pie and all different kinds of pastries.
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Chamile U.
I remember when this place used to be good, when they brought you fresh buns to your table, that was when they first opened. The food seems to get worse each time I go. And they've raised the price so high it's not even worth going. I'll give them two stars for their dessert bar.
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Heidi V.
Good for getting a quick bite because of all the choices laid upon you. First time to ever try liver and onions, t'was great. Steaks and lobsters are good too. A bit dry, but the side sauces will do.
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Alonzo B.
Golden Corral the Wal-Mart of restaurants! Same crowd, same ambience as a Wal-Mart. All kidding aside i don't expect GC to be great, just clean. I guess that is asking to much.
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Mama B.
The food is ok at best. There isn't anything at gc that is to die for or you can't live without. It's ll very cheaply made, most of it is close to flavorless... They really need to step it up if they continue charging what they do.
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Ayesha W.
Decent
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Penny B.
This seems to be two different restaurants. There's the lunch/dinner one, which is very mediocre. But the breakfast one is beyond compare for the price, especially if you're a senior. For $8.49 you get an omelet bar, where you dictate how big and how much of each ingredient you want (It's cooked in front of you). There are all the regular breakfast meats, steak cooked to your specification, a couple kinds of potatoes, waffles, pancakes, fruits, every type of bread you've heard of, hot and cold cereals, juices, coffee, etc. etc. etc. I have never seen anything like it! The breakfast would get 5 stars; only the other meals bring my score down.
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Mykah H.
Love the salad bar. And the fried chicken is to die for but good lord why do we all have to sit on top of each other I mean damn I kmow y'all want to get as many in as possible but still its too much. Plus customers can be very rude when it comes to that steak line.
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Anita E.
Breakfast is typically dried up, over-salted and gross. The cooks need to test-taste this stuff before putting it out onto the buffet. It appears they have begun that slow and lazy descent into mediocrity that has plagued Anchorages 'budget buffet' scene since the beginning of Statehood. I know they try to pique our interest by throwing in some sort of novelty, seasonal, new and improved menu but come on, maybe it is time for fresh flavor and management. It still reeks of urine in the dining area, in which I think thorough cleaning job may remedy but it is going to need help with an air filter and cleaner to make it tolerable. It was my kids that warned me that they didn't like eating there anymore due to the stinky seats but I had to go a few more times, just to make sure...yuck!! You have the chance and opportunity to clean up your business, please do it before the rest of the clientele catch on and you end up like the previous Royal Fork.
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Joe J.
Lots of food but too crowded. Need some type of crowd control far as sitting people. Kids are always yapping louder than you. This place feels like chucky cheeses with the crowd
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Joy G.
I have to agree with most of the one-star reviews... this place is over-priced for what it is. Unless you are a big eater, you're just not going to get your money's worth because the food just isn't that good. I wouldn't go as far to say it's one-star quality, but it's really just MEH. No bandaids under your food or anything, but I didn't sample anything that made me think I was getting my money's worth. The coffee wasn't even good, and for as busy as this place is, it should have been fresh and tasty. Our server was impossible to flag down and I waited over 10 minutes for my coffee. Ironically, what I enjoyed the most about this place was free- the people watching made it worth a visit. I got a kick out of watching the biker get-together for a morning nosh. THAT was interesting. Won't go back again unless my arm is twisted. If they lowered their prices to around 8.95, I'd consider returning, but not for the garbage they're pumping out. It's just not worth it.
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Robert W.
I would say it's a little bit pricey, but that's probably since I started losing weight I don't return for as much food as I used to put away. The food is usually seasoned decently and the service is usually quite friendly. The ice cream could be improved, taste-wise, but like a sugar junkie I still get a bowl to finish out the meal.
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Richard S.
4 stars but ONLY if you come hungry!!
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Anni V.
I went there for lunch for the first time. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the food. There was lots of variety. If you can't find something you like here you are way too picky. It's not 5 star but if that's what you expect you shouldn't be going there in the first place. Everything was refilled quickly while I was there. A couple things looked like they needed refilling so I went to a different area and when I came back there was fresh food in the pans. The salad bar had nice fresh veggies and about anyting you could want to put on a salad. The dessert bar was very good. Warm pies, cobblers, bread pudding, fresh fruit, ice cream. I've only been once but I will return to try dinner or lunch again. Good value for the price.
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Kongkiat R.
Gotta love that yeast roll with honey spread!! It also goes well with the black coffee. The rest of the food is ok. I usually just skip the salad because, you will not get your money worth. Go for the meat and those greasy deep fried stuff. You can't really go wrong with greasy fried food except I think their fried fish fillet tastes kind of weird. The chowmein and fried rice is not worth trying at all! The awesome pot roast is NOT that awesome. They always overcooked the steak despite that indicator stick. If you are really hungry then, you can come here. It gets boring after the second round because you don't know what else to get.
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Lard Belly E.
Holy hog trough, Fatman! I finally came to try this place out and was amazed when I walked in. Slaughter house lines to pay for the food before hand, and to get a tray for the food and a plate. Lunch was $8.49 and an extra 0.50 for the glass of water. There was so much going on it was like going to market square inside a restaurant. Food of all kinds from chinese to meatloaf to whatever else fills your grease-loving-cholesterol-clogging heart. There are waitresses that drop off extra plates and clear recently eaten plates. Nice place to gorge if health conscience isn't your thing. This place seems to get really busy.
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Cherie S.
Old Country Buffet meets Dennys. On crack. What started out as a joke ended up in me being out $33.00 for dinner for two that tastes like complete and utter crap. Listen-you can get a hell of alot more for your money in town rather than succumb to this shit hole. Unless you LIKE bland food, bad service, and sitting right no top of the other customers. It does win one title: Best place to go for a reminder of why you should diet and excercise.
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Jonathan W.
I have been to this establishment on multipul occasions. To celebrate a new job and my mothers birthday to name a few. The service was excelent. The staff was very nice and polite, professional and even played peek-a-boo with my 1 year old daughter as they were serving our drinks. The price of going is not to bad considering it is an ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET. $14.95 for adults (plus $1.50 for a bottomless soft drink) is about average for what you'd pay for a decent dinner anywhere. Now I will admit the food is proably not the most healthy food. But it you are going to complain about an all you can eat buffet and how healthy their food is when they are serving shrimp, chicken and even steaks then I suguest you not go. The food is awsome, good amount of seasonings, well cooked, clean and a very good variety. Soups, salads, meats and desserts. If you go here to 'eat healthy' I am sorry to say you will feel cheated. However, if you come for a full meal with a great selection that will fill you up then this is a good place to eat. And lastly, for those that think they might be hungry later, the restraunt even has a 'to go' box at a very reasonable rate. any food you want in the container weighed and sold per pound. I said before, not the most healthy, but deffinatly good food!
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Zak L.
Lots of food at a cheap price. Quality is about what you would expect. On two occasions I've tasted/seen old/bad meat served.
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Kelly S.
EXPENSIVE! $50- for me, my 14 yo son, and 11 yo daughter to eat. None of us could even get CLOSE to eating $50 worth of food at one sitting but I guess they have to charge considering who eats there on a consistent basis (AKA: very large, hungry people) All of the food was bland in my opinion. Typical cafeteria food. The steaks looked good though, I regret not trying one. I guess I just got overwhelmed with the huge assortment of carbs! And seriously? What was the vinegar smell lingering in the eating area? Not a clue, but was grossed out entirely. On the plus side, the warm rolls they provide at the table for you are really yummy and the desert bar had some tasty treats. Mmmmm but not worth $50 Not the best place to eat unless your related to Mama Cass and are having a family reunion!
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Tasha L.
Disgusting. Went here yesterday for a family function and paid $17 per person for nasty food, bad service and rude customers. We were hustled through the front cashier, getting offered a drink then being told you have to pay for it. We get in and you'd think the place was full of starving people the way people maneuvered and jostled their way to the counters. Plates and silverware were covered with grime, floors were covered with crumbs and food scraps. The food was low-quality leftovers from the service companies. The poor bussers couldn't keep up with the masses of consumption. The Royal Fork was never this bad! If that wasn't all, then you wouldn't mind watching the morbidly obese patrons stacking their plates, licked clean, on the table next to them. They call it Golden Corral for a reason--nothing but a bunch of nasty, rude oinkers sidling up to the trough for slops. Never again.
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Paul S.
We went here on a dare. My wife and I basically dared each other to try it out. Driving down C street, we are deciding on somewhere for dinner. I decide to go for it, just to see what she says. Unfortunately, she takes the dare. I try to back out at the last minute. I scream out for Taco Del Mar or even a pastry from Starbucks. But she keeps driving. She parks. We get out and start walking. I feel my blood go cold. Walking in, I see that there are two lines, mostly families, and that it moves like cattle to the slaughter. Now look...I try not to judge. I try not to be "elitist." Let's get something clear. I can be every bit as Po-Dunk as anyone else. I freaking LOVE McDonalds double cheeseburgers. LOVE, like with a passion. However, this place puts me at the stand, gavel in hand, and stupid white wig in place. I was aghast at the sight of everyone. I wanted to cry out and grab them by the collar and tell them "NO, do not take your kids here, your families...there is still time to save your shitty eating habits!" Instead, we grabbed our tray and seated ourselves and took the ultimate plunge. The seating is like Army chow hall seating. You are neck to neck (or ass to big ass). You have to navigate out of your section as if doing a life size maze. And what, you ask, is there to eat? Everything! Is it good? Absolutely NOT! Look, it's a buffet...I get it. I know some people will say, "What did you expect?" The truth is, I would expect something better, but at the same time, I don't frequent places like this. The food is mostly over or undercooked. That's the plain and simple of it. I chewed my "freshly sliced" roat beef like a dog trying to devour a bone. There was a HUGE line for the "fresh cooked to order" steaks, which was just ridiculous. Listen, everyone. Do we have everyone? Okay, good, listen up...If you want a good steak at a restaurant then you are going to have to pay for it. No, it will not be cheap, but it will be absolutely worth it (Sulivans, Simon and Seeforts, Club Paris, or, of course, Double Musky). You will NOT...I repeat...NOT, get a good steak at Golden Corrall. No, I did not wait in line to get one or taste it. But, I don't need to eat a piece of poop to know that it won't fit my tastebuds. The looks alone made me reminisce about the first time I ever used a grill and charred everything on it. When I was ten. There is plenty to choose from and you don't want any of it. I don't give a shit about the excuses that some may give about how it is a good "family" place and "fun" for the kids. Dude, your kids do not need to be subjected to this. Take them to New Sagaya or even Carrs (most of them are outstanding) if you are looking for the cafeteria feel with quality food. And here's the kicker. The salad bar is pretty damn good. Can you guess why? Because nobody uses it! However, at $14 per person, I couldn't justify a salad for that price. The atmosphere is that of a busy airport terminal...a bunch of strangers, antsy and uncomfortable, waiting to get their food and get out. Kids are running everywhere, unsupervised (which prompted an intercom call in the "restaurant" for people to police up their damn kids). This is truly a place for people with no taste. I'm sorry if that offends anyone that adores this shit pit, and I'm sure that those people, most of them anyways, are valuable and integral parts of society and are, of course, entitled to their opinions. Even if their opinions suck. The truth is that it would not take much to find a better place to eat. Stop being lazy about your selections and realize that you don't have to pay outrageous costs for good food. Or you could just admit that you like crap food and we'll call it a day. For my money, though, and the sanctity of my life, I will avoid this place like the plague and I give you my highest recommendation to do the same.
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Josh S.
This is by far one of the worst places you can possibly eat at in Anchorage. When we first walked in there was a strong carpet cleaning odor that made me want to leave right away. The food is garbage, I honestly think that they are serving the same thing as the school cafeteria. I could not hardly eat my first plate, so I didnt really take advantage of the whole Golden Corral experience...
(1)
Ellen R.
Great buffet selections. Awesome service with oh so yummy fresh baked rolls. Price isn't bad if you're prepared to eat.
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Angie M.
While I had some great experiences with Golden Corral in the lower-48, the Golden Corral in Anchorage is not very good. It's way to expensive for what you get. Most of their employees look unhappy and don't look like they care very much. The food isn't very good and is pretty bland.
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Christopher W.
Since the demise of The Royal Fork..it seems that only true ALL- YOU-CAN - EAT Spot is Golden Corral. Its nice and not AS busy as say other restaurants in the area..at least when it comes too all-you-can-eat. BUT it's got a good selection of foods and the price is about what I'd expect most places of this nature would be.
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Samantha C.
Dear goodness. This place is good if you need to take a group out for dinner and do not care too much about quality. Of course the price is higher than the advertized prices on the television, welcome to Alaska. There are unsupervised children running ragged, thank you to their mom's and dad's and getting to food you may actually want seems to be a large chore with people not even going the right way or just plainly blocking you or cutting you off. Do not even get me started on grubby people, mostly children, sticking their fingers into something you thought you were going to get. Nasty.
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John P.
This place fits Alaska PERIOD. If you know this company, then you know it is an American Cuisine Buffet. Meats, Poultry Fish, Deserts, Salads, everything you could want to eat, and everything you need. Price is 16.95 per person, and that's a good deal, considering, they cook your meats the way you want, and roll you back to your car!!! Go fishing, get hungry, EAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Nicole D.
The food was plentiful and tasty, but I could not shake the feeling that I had somehow fallen into the fat pits of the south. It's way too busy, and most of the people are a bunch of jerks.
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Laura H.
This place. Sigh. #1 is it needs more space between tables. I hate getting up and feeling like im sticking my ass in people's faces and/or food. Im not a very big woman, either. The food really depends on who is cooking or preparing. Sometimes its great other times its crap. I've never been disappointed with the salad bar and i love that they have baked sweet potatoes. We go every now and then. It's fun for kids. But don't eat off that chocolate fountain. I always see kids sticking their fingers in it. Lol
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Jeff C.
Looking for breakfast options close to our hotel, I figured out that the early bird here wasn't much different than a coffee and breakfast sandwich at the Starbucks. I didn't have high expectations coming in and as long as you realize that you're coming to a Golden Corral buffet, not a five star restaurant, this place will do. They had a good selection of food and some unique (fried bacon) and odd (salad???) breakfast items. Typical buffet food- lots of fried items and of so-so quality, but you'll definitely get your fill.
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Brian I.
You get what you pay for - some of the food is cheap, and some of it is pretty decent. It's a big buffet, so there's lots to choose from. I enjoy my experiences here, usually.
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Brennen L.
Let's be real for second. Everyone complains saying,"Golden Coral is gross!" or "They just have the same food." In my opinion, if you're going here you should know what to expect and what you're paying for. The food isn't really that bad at all. It's kind of sad that this review comes off defensive but I'm just honest. Most all buffets in Anchorage are over priced with mediocre food. Golden Coral falls under that category as all others do. It's one of the only "American" food buffets and it's not that bad. I enjoy the Fried Chicken a lot and everything else is similar quality to other similar restaurants. I gave it 3 stars mostly for the prices.
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Nicole D.
We ate at Golden Corral this morning and had a very disappointing experience. I attempted to eat the scrambled eggs, but I stopped due to a distinct metallic/chemical taste in the food. I had to run to the bathroom because I was feeling nauseous after 2 bites of their eggs. I subsequently vomited. I was feeling healthy all morning, until I ate their scrambled eggs. I spoke to the manager promptly after I left the bathroom. He immediately took a defensive stance and repeated himself several times, saying "they are grade A pasteurized eggs". He didn't offer an apology or even a glass of water. I told him to try the eggs for himself. A few other customers also complained about the taste, forcing him to act on this. Several minutes later, he came back claiming he tried them and "they tasted fine." He said he removed them, only after multiple complaints. The manager lacked a sense of caring and seemed to resent us for complaining. This restaurant does not seem to understand "the customer is always right". We are pretty reasonable people, so I believe it's reasonable to write this review so all of you can avoid this restaurant.
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Mary C.
A little lack-luster. I feel that this place is overpriced for what you get. It is $35 for two people including drinks, but one cannot eat $15 worth of food in one sitting. When you first arrive it takes a bit of time to pay and get your drink as there is only one cashier working the front and with my experience she was in no hurry to get the line moving. Once you get your drink, you then seat yourself which is nice as you can scout out a comfortable table. Then you grab a plate and find what looks appealing to you. The choices are rather generic and bland, like mac & cheese, meatloaf, chicken wings, etc. It is rather cheap food that really doesn't impress. There is very little selection when it comes to dessert options as well. Overall, I was not too impressed with this place for the money. I feel there are other buffet style restaurants in Anchorage that has better food for the same price. Either way, when you go to a buffet, you can't expect to be able to eat $15 worth of food in one sitting.
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Flash W.
yes it is mass produced food but these folk bent over backwards to supply on short notice food for 100 people at our event. The food was great and complimented by our guests. I am now a regular of the place. Where else can you get all you can eat and lots of variety! Only down side sometimes its a bit salty.
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Kristin A.
My husband and I went to Golden Corral last fall and really liked it. The GC in my other hometown is horrible, but this one is less expensive and much tastier. Our server abandoned us right at the start and another came and gave us great service. The food was fresh and hot. Of course buffets don't have gourmet food; that's not what buffets are about. Buffets are all about quantity over quality. I eat enough to get as bloated as a sow, feel overstuffed enough to throw up, and waddle away to my car. So if I get decent food at a buffet, I'm happy. I will return to this GC in the future. As an aside, I have been to several Golden Corrals over the past many years and have noticed over the last three years or so that the service has become practically nonexistent at all of them. Forget having a server come to your table even to accomplish their minor task of removing dishes and refilling drinks. If you want any service at all, I suggest you patronize another restaurant.
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Michael P.
This place is just bad. Sorry. This location really needs to have a couple workers walking on the outside of the service area. I saw people using their hands, grabbing food. Nasty! My plate had dried food on it. Come on! Do not eat here!
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Natalie N.
Well, I went back, I usually try something atleast twice before I dump it. The food was alot better. Everything was flavorful. The food actually tasted pretty good. We went Sunday afternoon. Nothing I ate was salty, hubby said the baked chicken was salty, I didn't eat chicken. We had a very nice waitress. I would go back, but making sure that I dine when the food is fresh.
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LunchaMunch A.
Nothing to brag about here, but being from California I had to try it out just to see what the fuzz is all about, there was no line, no waiting time, I've seen an almost 2 hrs wait at my local GC so that's pretty much why I had to give it a shot in Anchorage, it wasn't horrible but it also was not memorable in any way, price was good, food and selection was ok, unremarkably just ok, the patrons, well.....someone compared it to being the Walmart of Foods and they nailed it.
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Todd K.
Pretty much what you'd expect from a Golden Corral. Lots of variety, and everything was pretty good. If you're expecting a nice, quiet dining experience, this is not your place. The server for our table was very nice and helpful; the rest of the service staff seemed very indifferent.
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Marvin L.
The food was decent but nothing to rave about. The Cleanliness of the restaurant was the issue for me. There were food on the floor and on top of the buffet area. Maybe they need more workers to keep the buffet lines clean and patrol the dining areas. However, our server was nice and refilled our drinks quite often.
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Ashleigh E.
OK this isn't exactly fine dining, but there are some decent options here. Although it's not that cheap and the staff can be really rude. The salad bar is surprisingly good. There are a lot of different options so you can get creative and make a good one. The corn bread is also surprisingly good. Other than that, it's basic buffet food. I admit I was impressed with the dessert selection, especially that they had freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. They also had mud pie and all different kinds of pastries.
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Chamile U.
I remember when this place used to be good, when they brought you fresh buns to your table, that was when they first opened. The food seems to get worse each time I go. And they've raised the price so high it's not even worth going. I'll give them two stars for their dessert bar.
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Heidi V.
Good for getting a quick bite because of all the choices laid upon you. First time to ever try liver and onions, t'was great. Steaks and lobsters are good too. A bit dry, but the side sauces will do.
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Alonzo B.
Golden Corral the Wal-Mart of restaurants! Same crowd, same ambience as a Wal-Mart. All kidding aside i don't expect GC to be great, just clean. I guess that is asking to much.
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Mama B.
The food is ok at best. There isn't anything at gc that is to die for or you can't live without. It's ll very cheaply made, most of it is close to flavorless... They really need to step it up if they continue charging what they do.
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Ayesha W.
Decent
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Penny B.
This seems to be two different restaurants. There's the lunch/dinner one, which is very mediocre. But the breakfast one is beyond compare for the price, especially if you're a senior. For $8.49 you get an omelet bar, where you dictate how big and how much of each ingredient you want (It's cooked in front of you). There are all the regular breakfast meats, steak cooked to your specification, a couple kinds of potatoes, waffles, pancakes, fruits, every type of bread you've heard of, hot and cold cereals, juices, coffee, etc. etc. etc. I have never seen anything like it! The breakfast would get 5 stars; only the other meals bring my score down.
(4)
Mykah H.
Love the salad bar. And the fried chicken is to die for but good lord why do we all have to sit on top of each other I mean damn I kmow y'all want to get as many in as possible but still its too much. Plus customers can be very rude when it comes to that steak line.
(3)
Anita E.
Breakfast is typically dried up, over-salted and gross. The cooks need to test-taste this stuff before putting it out onto the buffet. It appears they have begun that slow and lazy descent into mediocrity that has plagued Anchorages 'budget buffet' scene since the beginning of Statehood. I know they try to pique our interest by throwing in some sort of novelty, seasonal, new and improved menu but come on, maybe it is time for fresh flavor and management. It still reeks of urine in the dining area, in which I think thorough cleaning job may remedy but it is going to need help with an air filter and cleaner to make it tolerable. It was my kids that warned me that they didn't like eating there anymore due to the stinky seats but I had to go a few more times, just to make sure...yuck!! You have the chance and opportunity to clean up your business, please do it before the rest of the clientele catch on and you end up like the previous Royal Fork.
(1)
Joe J.
Lots of food but too crowded. Need some type of crowd control far as sitting people. Kids are always yapping louder than you. This place feels like chucky cheeses with the crowd
(3)
Lard Belly E.
Holy hog trough, Fatman! I finally came to try this place out and was amazed when I walked in. Slaughter house lines to pay for the food before hand, and to get a tray for the food and a plate. Lunch was $8.49 and an extra 0.50 for the glass of water. There was so much going on it was like going to market square inside a restaurant. Food of all kinds from chinese to meatloaf to whatever else fills your grease-loving-cholesterol-clogging heart. There are waitresses that drop off extra plates and clear recently eaten plates. Nice place to gorge if health conscience isn't your thing. This place seems to get really busy.
(3)
Joy G.
I have to agree with most of the one-star reviews... this place is over-priced for what it is. Unless you are a big eater, you're just not going to get your money's worth because the food just isn't that good. I wouldn't go as far to say it's one-star quality, but it's really just MEH. No bandaids under your food or anything, but I didn't sample anything that made me think I was getting my money's worth. The coffee wasn't even good, and for as busy as this place is, it should have been fresh and tasty. Our server was impossible to flag down and I waited over 10 minutes for my coffee. Ironically, what I enjoyed the most about this place was free- the people watching made it worth a visit. I got a kick out of watching the biker get-together for a morning nosh. THAT was interesting. Won't go back again unless my arm is twisted. If they lowered their prices to around 8.95, I'd consider returning, but not for the garbage they're pumping out. It's just not worth it.
(2)
Robert W.
I would say it's a little bit pricey, but that's probably since I started losing weight I don't return for as much food as I used to put away. The food is usually seasoned decently and the service is usually quite friendly. The ice cream could be improved, taste-wise, but like a sugar junkie I still get a bowl to finish out the meal.
(3)
Richard S.
4 stars but ONLY if you come hungry!!
(4)
Anni V.
I went there for lunch for the first time. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the food. There was lots of variety. If you can't find something you like here you are way too picky. It's not 5 star but if that's what you expect you shouldn't be going there in the first place. Everything was refilled quickly while I was there. A couple things looked like they needed refilling so I went to a different area and when I came back there was fresh food in the pans. The salad bar had nice fresh veggies and about anyting you could want to put on a salad. The dessert bar was very good. Warm pies, cobblers, bread pudding, fresh fruit, ice cream. I've only been once but I will return to try dinner or lunch again. Good value for the price.
(4)
Kongkiat R.
Gotta love that yeast roll with honey spread!! It also goes well with the black coffee. The rest of the food is ok. I usually just skip the salad because, you will not get your money worth. Go for the meat and those greasy deep fried stuff. You can't really go wrong with greasy fried food except I think their fried fish fillet tastes kind of weird. The chowmein and fried rice is not worth trying at all! The awesome pot roast is NOT that awesome. They always overcooked the steak despite that indicator stick. If you are really hungry then, you can come here. It gets boring after the second round because you don't know what else to get.
(3)
Cherie S.
Old Country Buffet meets Dennys. On crack. What started out as a joke ended up in me being out $33.00 for dinner for two that tastes like complete and utter crap. Listen-you can get a hell of alot more for your money in town rather than succumb to this shit hole. Unless you LIKE bland food, bad service, and sitting right no top of the other customers. It does win one title: Best place to go for a reminder of why you should diet and excercise.
(1)
Jonathan W.
I have been to this establishment on multipul occasions. To celebrate a new job and my mothers birthday to name a few. The service was excelent. The staff was very nice and polite, professional and even played peek-a-boo with my 1 year old daughter as they were serving our drinks. The price of going is not to bad considering it is an ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET. $14.95 for adults (plus $1.50 for a bottomless soft drink) is about average for what you'd pay for a decent dinner anywhere. Now I will admit the food is proably not the most healthy food. But it you are going to complain about an all you can eat buffet and how healthy their food is when they are serving shrimp, chicken and even steaks then I suguest you not go. The food is awsome, good amount of seasonings, well cooked, clean and a very good variety. Soups, salads, meats and desserts. If you go here to 'eat healthy' I am sorry to say you will feel cheated. However, if you come for a full meal with a great selection that will fill you up then this is a good place to eat. And lastly, for those that think they might be hungry later, the restraunt even has a 'to go' box at a very reasonable rate. any food you want in the container weighed and sold per pound. I said before, not the most healthy, but deffinatly good food!
(5)
Zak L.
Lots of food at a cheap price. Quality is about what you would expect. On two occasions I've tasted/seen old/bad meat served.
(2)
Kelly S.
EXPENSIVE! $50- for me, my 14 yo son, and 11 yo daughter to eat. None of us could even get CLOSE to eating $50 worth of food at one sitting but I guess they have to charge considering who eats there on a consistent basis (AKA: very large, hungry people) All of the food was bland in my opinion. Typical cafeteria food. The steaks looked good though, I regret not trying one. I guess I just got overwhelmed with the huge assortment of carbs! And seriously? What was the vinegar smell lingering in the eating area? Not a clue, but was grossed out entirely. On the plus side, the warm rolls they provide at the table for you are really yummy and the desert bar had some tasty treats. Mmmmm but not worth $50 Not the best place to eat unless your related to Mama Cass and are having a family reunion!
(2)
Josh S.
This is by far one of the worst places you can possibly eat at in Anchorage. When we first walked in there was a strong carpet cleaning odor that made me want to leave right away. The food is garbage, I honestly think that they are serving the same thing as the school cafeteria. I could not hardly eat my first plate, so I didnt really take advantage of the whole Golden Corral experience...
(1)
Ellen R.
Great buffet selections. Awesome service with oh so yummy fresh baked rolls. Price isn't bad if you're prepared to eat.
(4)
Tasha L.
Disgusting. Went here yesterday for a family function and paid $17 per person for nasty food, bad service and rude customers. We were hustled through the front cashier, getting offered a drink then being told you have to pay for it. We get in and you'd think the place was full of starving people the way people maneuvered and jostled their way to the counters. Plates and silverware were covered with grime, floors were covered with crumbs and food scraps. The food was low-quality leftovers from the service companies. The poor bussers couldn't keep up with the masses of consumption. The Royal Fork was never this bad! If that wasn't all, then you wouldn't mind watching the morbidly obese patrons stacking their plates, licked clean, on the table next to them. They call it Golden Corral for a reason--nothing but a bunch of nasty, rude oinkers sidling up to the trough for slops. Never again.
(1)
Angie M.
While I had some great experiences with Golden Corral in the lower-48, the Golden Corral in Anchorage is not very good. It's way to expensive for what you get. Most of their employees look unhappy and don't look like they care very much. The food isn't very good and is pretty bland.
(2)
Christopher W.
Since the demise of The Royal Fork..it seems that only true ALL- YOU-CAN - EAT Spot is Golden Corral. Its nice and not AS busy as say other restaurants in the area..at least when it comes too all-you-can-eat. BUT it's got a good selection of foods and the price is about what I'd expect most places of this nature would be.
(3)
Samantha C.
Dear goodness. This place is good if you need to take a group out for dinner and do not care too much about quality. Of course the price is higher than the advertized prices on the television, welcome to Alaska. There are unsupervised children running ragged, thank you to their mom's and dad's and getting to food you may actually want seems to be a large chore with people not even going the right way or just plainly blocking you or cutting you off. Do not even get me started on grubby people, mostly children, sticking their fingers into something you thought you were going to get. Nasty.
(1)
John P.
This place fits Alaska PERIOD. If you know this company, then you know it is an American Cuisine Buffet. Meats, Poultry Fish, Deserts, Salads, everything you could want to eat, and everything you need. Price is 16.95 per person, and that's a good deal, considering, they cook your meats the way you want, and roll you back to your car!!! Go fishing, get hungry, EAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(4)
Nicole D.
The food was plentiful and tasty, but I could not shake the feeling that I had somehow fallen into the fat pits of the south. It's way too busy, and most of the people are a bunch of jerks.
(3)
Paul S.
We went here on a dare. My wife and I basically dared each other to try it out. Driving down C street, we are deciding on somewhere for dinner. I decide to go for it, just to see what she says. Unfortunately, she takes the dare. I try to back out at the last minute. I scream out for Taco Del Mar or even a pastry from Starbucks. But she keeps driving. She parks. We get out and start walking. I feel my blood go cold. Walking in, I see that there are two lines, mostly families, and that it moves like cattle to the slaughter. Now look...I try not to judge. I try not to be "elitist." Let's get something clear. I can be every bit as Po-Dunk as anyone else. I freaking LOVE McDonalds double cheeseburgers. LOVE, like with a passion. However, this place puts me at the stand, gavel in hand, and stupid white wig in place. I was aghast at the sight of everyone. I wanted to cry out and grab them by the collar and tell them "NO, do not take your kids here, your families...there is still time to save your shitty eating habits!" Instead, we grabbed our tray and seated ourselves and took the ultimate plunge. The seating is like Army chow hall seating. You are neck to neck (or ass to big ass). You have to navigate out of your section as if doing a life size maze. And what, you ask, is there to eat? Everything! Is it good? Absolutely NOT! Look, it's a buffet...I get it. I know some people will say, "What did you expect?" The truth is, I would expect something better, but at the same time, I don't frequent places like this. The food is mostly over or undercooked. That's the plain and simple of it. I chewed my "freshly sliced" roat beef like a dog trying to devour a bone. There was a HUGE line for the "fresh cooked to order" steaks, which was just ridiculous. Listen, everyone. Do we have everyone? Okay, good, listen up...If you want a good steak at a restaurant then you are going to have to pay for it. No, it will not be cheap, but it will be absolutely worth it (Sulivans, Simon and Seeforts, Club Paris, or, of course, Double Musky). You will NOT...I repeat...NOT, get a good steak at Golden Corrall. No, I did not wait in line to get one or taste it. But, I don't need to eat a piece of poop to know that it won't fit my tastebuds. The looks alone made me reminisce about the first time I ever used a grill and charred everything on it. When I was ten. There is plenty to choose from and you don't want any of it. I don't give a shit about the excuses that some may give about how it is a good "family" place and "fun" for the kids. Dude, your kids do not need to be subjected to this. Take them to New Sagaya or even Carrs (most of them are outstanding) if you are looking for the cafeteria feel with quality food. And here's the kicker. The salad bar is pretty damn good. Can you guess why? Because nobody uses it! However, at $14 per person, I couldn't justify a salad for that price. The atmosphere is that of a busy airport terminal...a bunch of strangers, antsy and uncomfortable, waiting to get their food and get out. Kids are running everywhere, unsupervised (which prompted an intercom call in the "restaurant" for people to police up their damn kids). This is truly a place for people with no taste. I'm sorry if that offends anyone that adores this shit pit, and I'm sure that those people, most of them anyways, are valuable and integral parts of society and are, of course, entitled to their opinions. Even if their opinions suck. The truth is that it would not take much to find a better place to eat. Stop being lazy about your selections and realize that you don't have to pay outrageous costs for good food. Or you could just admit that you like crap food and we'll call it a day. For my money, though, and the sanctity of my life, I will avoid this place like the plague and I give you my highest recommendation to do the same.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch, Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Very Loud Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Laura H.
This place. Sigh. #1 is it needs more space between tables. I hate getting up and feeling like im sticking my ass in people's faces and/or food. Im not a very big woman, either. The food really depends on who is cooking or preparing. Sometimes its great other times its crap. I've never been disappointed with the salad bar and i love that they have baked sweet potatoes. We go every now and then. It's fun for kids. But don't eat off that chocolate fountain. I always see kids sticking their fingers in it. Lol
(3)Jeff C.
Looking for breakfast options close to our hotel, I figured out that the early bird here wasn't much different than a coffee and breakfast sandwich at the Starbucks. I didn't have high expectations coming in and as long as you realize that you're coming to a Golden Corral buffet, not a five star restaurant, this place will do. They had a good selection of food and some unique (fried bacon) and odd (salad???) breakfast items. Typical buffet food- lots of fried items and of so-so quality, but you'll definitely get your fill.
(3)Nicole D.
We ate at Golden Corral this morning and had a very disappointing experience. I attempted to eat the scrambled eggs, but I stopped due to a distinct metallic/chemical taste in the food. I had to run to the bathroom because I was feeling nauseous after 2 bites of their eggs. I subsequently vomited. I was feeling healthy all morning, until I ate their scrambled eggs. I spoke to the manager promptly after I left the bathroom. He immediately took a defensive stance and repeated himself several times, saying "they are grade A pasteurized eggs". He didn't offer an apology or even a glass of water. I told him to try the eggs for himself. A few other customers also complained about the taste, forcing him to act on this. Several minutes later, he came back claiming he tried them and "they tasted fine." He said he removed them, only after multiple complaints. The manager lacked a sense of caring and seemed to resent us for complaining. This restaurant does not seem to understand "the customer is always right". We are pretty reasonable people, so I believe it's reasonable to write this review so all of you can avoid this restaurant.
(1)Mary C.
A little lack-luster. I feel that this place is overpriced for what you get. It is $35 for two people including drinks, but one cannot eat $15 worth of food in one sitting. When you first arrive it takes a bit of time to pay and get your drink as there is only one cashier working the front and with my experience she was in no hurry to get the line moving. Once you get your drink, you then seat yourself which is nice as you can scout out a comfortable table. Then you grab a plate and find what looks appealing to you. The choices are rather generic and bland, like mac & cheese, meatloaf, chicken wings, etc. It is rather cheap food that really doesn't impress. There is very little selection when it comes to dessert options as well. Overall, I was not too impressed with this place for the money. I feel there are other buffet style restaurants in Anchorage that has better food for the same price. Either way, when you go to a buffet, you can't expect to be able to eat $15 worth of food in one sitting.
(2)Flash W.
yes it is mass produced food but these folk bent over backwards to supply on short notice food for 100 people at our event. The food was great and complimented by our guests. I am now a regular of the place. Where else can you get all you can eat and lots of variety! Only down side sometimes its a bit salty.
(5)Kristin A.
My husband and I went to Golden Corral last fall and really liked it. The GC in my other hometown is horrible, but this one is less expensive and much tastier. Our server abandoned us right at the start and another came and gave us great service. The food was fresh and hot. Of course buffets don't have gourmet food; that's not what buffets are about. Buffets are all about quantity over quality. I eat enough to get as bloated as a sow, feel overstuffed enough to throw up, and waddle away to my car. So if I get decent food at a buffet, I'm happy. I will return to this GC in the future. As an aside, I have been to several Golden Corrals over the past many years and have noticed over the last three years or so that the service has become practically nonexistent at all of them. Forget having a server come to your table even to accomplish their minor task of removing dishes and refilling drinks. If you want any service at all, I suggest you patronize another restaurant.
(5)Brian I.
You get what you pay for - some of the food is cheap, and some of it is pretty decent. It's a big buffet, so there's lots to choose from. I enjoy my experiences here, usually.
(3)Brennen L.
Let's be real for second. Everyone complains saying,"Golden Coral is gross!" or "They just have the same food." In my opinion, if you're going here you should know what to expect and what you're paying for. The food isn't really that bad at all. It's kind of sad that this review comes off defensive but I'm just honest. Most all buffets in Anchorage are over priced with mediocre food. Golden Coral falls under that category as all others do. It's one of the only "American" food buffets and it's not that bad. I enjoy the Fried Chicken a lot and everything else is similar quality to other similar restaurants. I gave it 3 stars mostly for the prices.
(3)Michael P.
This place is just bad. Sorry. This location really needs to have a couple workers walking on the outside of the service area. I saw people using their hands, grabbing food. Nasty! My plate had dried food on it. Come on! Do not eat here!
(1)Natalie N.
Well, I went back, I usually try something atleast twice before I dump it. The food was alot better. Everything was flavorful. The food actually tasted pretty good. We went Sunday afternoon. Nothing I ate was salty, hubby said the baked chicken was salty, I didn't eat chicken. We had a very nice waitress. I would go back, but making sure that I dine when the food is fresh.
(3)LunchaMunch A.
Nothing to brag about here, but being from California I had to try it out just to see what the fuzz is all about, there was no line, no waiting time, I've seen an almost 2 hrs wait at my local GC so that's pretty much why I had to give it a shot in Anchorage, it wasn't horrible but it also was not memorable in any way, price was good, food and selection was ok, unremarkably just ok, the patrons, well.....someone compared it to being the Walmart of Foods and they nailed it.
(3)Todd K.
Pretty much what you'd expect from a Golden Corral. Lots of variety, and everything was pretty good. If you're expecting a nice, quiet dining experience, this is not your place. The server for our table was very nice and helpful; the rest of the service staff seemed very indifferent.
(3)Marvin L.
The food was decent but nothing to rave about. The Cleanliness of the restaurant was the issue for me. There were food on the floor and on top of the buffet area. Maybe they need more workers to keep the buffet lines clean and patrol the dining areas. However, our server was nice and refilled our drinks quite often.
(3)Ashleigh E.
OK this isn't exactly fine dining, but there are some decent options here. Although it's not that cheap and the staff can be really rude. The salad bar is surprisingly good. There are a lot of different options so you can get creative and make a good one. The corn bread is also surprisingly good. Other than that, it's basic buffet food. I admit I was impressed with the dessert selection, especially that they had freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. They also had mud pie and all different kinds of pastries.
(3)Chamile U.
I remember when this place used to be good, when they brought you fresh buns to your table, that was when they first opened. The food seems to get worse each time I go. And they've raised the price so high it's not even worth going. I'll give them two stars for their dessert bar.
(2)Heidi V.
Good for getting a quick bite because of all the choices laid upon you. First time to ever try liver and onions, t'was great. Steaks and lobsters are good too. A bit dry, but the side sauces will do.
(3)Alonzo B.
Golden Corral the Wal-Mart of restaurants! Same crowd, same ambience as a Wal-Mart. All kidding aside i don't expect GC to be great, just clean. I guess that is asking to much.
(1)Mama B.
The food is ok at best. There isn't anything at gc that is to die for or you can't live without. It's ll very cheaply made, most of it is close to flavorless... They really need to step it up if they continue charging what they do.
(3)Ayesha W.
Decent
(3)Penny B.
This seems to be two different restaurants. There's the lunch/dinner one, which is very mediocre. But the breakfast one is beyond compare for the price, especially if you're a senior. For $8.49 you get an omelet bar, where you dictate how big and how much of each ingredient you want (It's cooked in front of you). There are all the regular breakfast meats, steak cooked to your specification, a couple kinds of potatoes, waffles, pancakes, fruits, every type of bread you've heard of, hot and cold cereals, juices, coffee, etc. etc. etc. I have never seen anything like it! The breakfast would get 5 stars; only the other meals bring my score down.
(4)Mykah H.
Love the salad bar. And the fried chicken is to die for but good lord why do we all have to sit on top of each other I mean damn I kmow y'all want to get as many in as possible but still its too much. Plus customers can be very rude when it comes to that steak line.
(3)Anita E.
Breakfast is typically dried up, over-salted and gross. The cooks need to test-taste this stuff before putting it out onto the buffet. It appears they have begun that slow and lazy descent into mediocrity that has plagued Anchorages 'budget buffet' scene since the beginning of Statehood. I know they try to pique our interest by throwing in some sort of novelty, seasonal, new and improved menu but come on, maybe it is time for fresh flavor and management. It still reeks of urine in the dining area, in which I think thorough cleaning job may remedy but it is going to need help with an air filter and cleaner to make it tolerable. It was my kids that warned me that they didn't like eating there anymore due to the stinky seats but I had to go a few more times, just to make sure...yuck!! You have the chance and opportunity to clean up your business, please do it before the rest of the clientele catch on and you end up like the previous Royal Fork.
(1)Joe J.
Lots of food but too crowded. Need some type of crowd control far as sitting people. Kids are always yapping louder than you. This place feels like chucky cheeses with the crowd
(3)Joy G.
I have to agree with most of the one-star reviews... this place is over-priced for what it is. Unless you are a big eater, you're just not going to get your money's worth because the food just isn't that good. I wouldn't go as far to say it's one-star quality, but it's really just MEH. No bandaids under your food or anything, but I didn't sample anything that made me think I was getting my money's worth. The coffee wasn't even good, and for as busy as this place is, it should have been fresh and tasty. Our server was impossible to flag down and I waited over 10 minutes for my coffee. Ironically, what I enjoyed the most about this place was free- the people watching made it worth a visit. I got a kick out of watching the biker get-together for a morning nosh. THAT was interesting. Won't go back again unless my arm is twisted. If they lowered their prices to around 8.95, I'd consider returning, but not for the garbage they're pumping out. It's just not worth it.
(2)Robert W.
I would say it's a little bit pricey, but that's probably since I started losing weight I don't return for as much food as I used to put away. The food is usually seasoned decently and the service is usually quite friendly. The ice cream could be improved, taste-wise, but like a sugar junkie I still get a bowl to finish out the meal.
(3)Richard S.
4 stars but ONLY if you come hungry!!
(4)Anni V.
I went there for lunch for the first time. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the food. There was lots of variety. If you can't find something you like here you are way too picky. It's not 5 star but if that's what you expect you shouldn't be going there in the first place. Everything was refilled quickly while I was there. A couple things looked like they needed refilling so I went to a different area and when I came back there was fresh food in the pans. The salad bar had nice fresh veggies and about anyting you could want to put on a salad. The dessert bar was very good. Warm pies, cobblers, bread pudding, fresh fruit, ice cream. I've only been once but I will return to try dinner or lunch again. Good value for the price.
(4)Kongkiat R.
Gotta love that yeast roll with honey spread!! It also goes well with the black coffee. The rest of the food is ok. I usually just skip the salad because, you will not get your money worth. Go for the meat and those greasy deep fried stuff. You can't really go wrong with greasy fried food except I think their fried fish fillet tastes kind of weird. The chowmein and fried rice is not worth trying at all! The awesome pot roast is NOT that awesome. They always overcooked the steak despite that indicator stick. If you are really hungry then, you can come here. It gets boring after the second round because you don't know what else to get.
(3)Lard Belly E.
Holy hog trough, Fatman! I finally came to try this place out and was amazed when I walked in. Slaughter house lines to pay for the food before hand, and to get a tray for the food and a plate. Lunch was $8.49 and an extra 0.50 for the glass of water. There was so much going on it was like going to market square inside a restaurant. Food of all kinds from chinese to meatloaf to whatever else fills your grease-loving-cholesterol-clogging heart. There are waitresses that drop off extra plates and clear recently eaten plates. Nice place to gorge if health conscience isn't your thing. This place seems to get really busy.
(3)Cherie S.
Old Country Buffet meets Dennys. On crack. What started out as a joke ended up in me being out $33.00 for dinner for two that tastes like complete and utter crap. Listen-you can get a hell of alot more for your money in town rather than succumb to this shit hole. Unless you LIKE bland food, bad service, and sitting right no top of the other customers. It does win one title: Best place to go for a reminder of why you should diet and excercise.
(1)Jonathan W.
I have been to this establishment on multipul occasions. To celebrate a new job and my mothers birthday to name a few. The service was excelent. The staff was very nice and polite, professional and even played peek-a-boo with my 1 year old daughter as they were serving our drinks. The price of going is not to bad considering it is an ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET. $14.95 for adults (plus $1.50 for a bottomless soft drink) is about average for what you'd pay for a decent dinner anywhere. Now I will admit the food is proably not the most healthy food. But it you are going to complain about an all you can eat buffet and how healthy their food is when they are serving shrimp, chicken and even steaks then I suguest you not go. The food is awsome, good amount of seasonings, well cooked, clean and a very good variety. Soups, salads, meats and desserts. If you go here to 'eat healthy' I am sorry to say you will feel cheated. However, if you come for a full meal with a great selection that will fill you up then this is a good place to eat. And lastly, for those that think they might be hungry later, the restraunt even has a 'to go' box at a very reasonable rate. any food you want in the container weighed and sold per pound. I said before, not the most healthy, but deffinatly good food!
(5)Zak L.
Lots of food at a cheap price. Quality is about what you would expect. On two occasions I've tasted/seen old/bad meat served.
(2)Kelly S.
EXPENSIVE! $50- for me, my 14 yo son, and 11 yo daughter to eat. None of us could even get CLOSE to eating $50 worth of food at one sitting but I guess they have to charge considering who eats there on a consistent basis (AKA: very large, hungry people) All of the food was bland in my opinion. Typical cafeteria food. The steaks looked good though, I regret not trying one. I guess I just got overwhelmed with the huge assortment of carbs! And seriously? What was the vinegar smell lingering in the eating area? Not a clue, but was grossed out entirely. On the plus side, the warm rolls they provide at the table for you are really yummy and the desert bar had some tasty treats. Mmmmm but not worth $50 Not the best place to eat unless your related to Mama Cass and are having a family reunion!
(2)Tasha L.
Disgusting. Went here yesterday for a family function and paid $17 per person for nasty food, bad service and rude customers. We were hustled through the front cashier, getting offered a drink then being told you have to pay for it. We get in and you'd think the place was full of starving people the way people maneuvered and jostled their way to the counters. Plates and silverware were covered with grime, floors were covered with crumbs and food scraps. The food was low-quality leftovers from the service companies. The poor bussers couldn't keep up with the masses of consumption. The Royal Fork was never this bad! If that wasn't all, then you wouldn't mind watching the morbidly obese patrons stacking their plates, licked clean, on the table next to them. They call it Golden Corral for a reason--nothing but a bunch of nasty, rude oinkers sidling up to the trough for slops. Never again.
(1)Paul S.
We went here on a dare. My wife and I basically dared each other to try it out. Driving down C street, we are deciding on somewhere for dinner. I decide to go for it, just to see what she says. Unfortunately, she takes the dare. I try to back out at the last minute. I scream out for Taco Del Mar or even a pastry from Starbucks. But she keeps driving. She parks. We get out and start walking. I feel my blood go cold. Walking in, I see that there are two lines, mostly families, and that it moves like cattle to the slaughter. Now look...I try not to judge. I try not to be "elitist." Let's get something clear. I can be every bit as Po-Dunk as anyone else. I freaking LOVE McDonalds double cheeseburgers. LOVE, like with a passion. However, this place puts me at the stand, gavel in hand, and stupid white wig in place. I was aghast at the sight of everyone. I wanted to cry out and grab them by the collar and tell them "NO, do not take your kids here, your families...there is still time to save your shitty eating habits!" Instead, we grabbed our tray and seated ourselves and took the ultimate plunge. The seating is like Army chow hall seating. You are neck to neck (or ass to big ass). You have to navigate out of your section as if doing a life size maze. And what, you ask, is there to eat? Everything! Is it good? Absolutely NOT! Look, it's a buffet...I get it. I know some people will say, "What did you expect?" The truth is, I would expect something better, but at the same time, I don't frequent places like this. The food is mostly over or undercooked. That's the plain and simple of it. I chewed my "freshly sliced" roat beef like a dog trying to devour a bone. There was a HUGE line for the "fresh cooked to order" steaks, which was just ridiculous. Listen, everyone. Do we have everyone? Okay, good, listen up...If you want a good steak at a restaurant then you are going to have to pay for it. No, it will not be cheap, but it will be absolutely worth it (Sulivans, Simon and Seeforts, Club Paris, or, of course, Double Musky). You will NOT...I repeat...NOT, get a good steak at Golden Corrall. No, I did not wait in line to get one or taste it. But, I don't need to eat a piece of poop to know that it won't fit my tastebuds. The looks alone made me reminisce about the first time I ever used a grill and charred everything on it. When I was ten. There is plenty to choose from and you don't want any of it. I don't give a shit about the excuses that some may give about how it is a good "family" place and "fun" for the kids. Dude, your kids do not need to be subjected to this. Take them to New Sagaya or even Carrs (most of them are outstanding) if you are looking for the cafeteria feel with quality food. And here's the kicker. The salad bar is pretty damn good. Can you guess why? Because nobody uses it! However, at $14 per person, I couldn't justify a salad for that price. The atmosphere is that of a busy airport terminal...a bunch of strangers, antsy and uncomfortable, waiting to get their food and get out. Kids are running everywhere, unsupervised (which prompted an intercom call in the "restaurant" for people to police up their damn kids). This is truly a place for people with no taste. I'm sorry if that offends anyone that adores this shit pit, and I'm sure that those people, most of them anyways, are valuable and integral parts of society and are, of course, entitled to their opinions. Even if their opinions suck. The truth is that it would not take much to find a better place to eat. Stop being lazy about your selections and realize that you don't have to pay outrageous costs for good food. Or you could just admit that you like crap food and we'll call it a day. For my money, though, and the sanctity of my life, I will avoid this place like the plague and I give you my highest recommendation to do the same.
(1)Josh S.
This is by far one of the worst places you can possibly eat at in Anchorage. When we first walked in there was a strong carpet cleaning odor that made me want to leave right away. The food is garbage, I honestly think that they are serving the same thing as the school cafeteria. I could not hardly eat my first plate, so I didnt really take advantage of the whole Golden Corral experience...
(1)Ellen R.
Great buffet selections. Awesome service with oh so yummy fresh baked rolls. Price isn't bad if you're prepared to eat.
(4)Angie M.
While I had some great experiences with Golden Corral in the lower-48, the Golden Corral in Anchorage is not very good. It's way to expensive for what you get. Most of their employees look unhappy and don't look like they care very much. The food isn't very good and is pretty bland.
(2)Christopher W.
Since the demise of The Royal Fork..it seems that only true ALL- YOU-CAN - EAT Spot is Golden Corral. Its nice and not AS busy as say other restaurants in the area..at least when it comes too all-you-can-eat. BUT it's got a good selection of foods and the price is about what I'd expect most places of this nature would be.
(3)Samantha C.
Dear goodness. This place is good if you need to take a group out for dinner and do not care too much about quality. Of course the price is higher than the advertized prices on the television, welcome to Alaska. There are unsupervised children running ragged, thank you to their mom's and dad's and getting to food you may actually want seems to be a large chore with people not even going the right way or just plainly blocking you or cutting you off. Do not even get me started on grubby people, mostly children, sticking their fingers into something you thought you were going to get. Nasty.
(1)John P.
This place fits Alaska PERIOD. If you know this company, then you know it is an American Cuisine Buffet. Meats, Poultry Fish, Deserts, Salads, everything you could want to eat, and everything you need. Price is 16.95 per person, and that's a good deal, considering, they cook your meats the way you want, and roll you back to your car!!! Go fishing, get hungry, EAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(4)Nicole D.
The food was plentiful and tasty, but I could not shake the feeling that I had somehow fallen into the fat pits of the south. It's way too busy, and most of the people are a bunch of jerks.
(3)Laura H.
This place. Sigh. #1 is it needs more space between tables. I hate getting up and feeling like im sticking my ass in people's faces and/or food. Im not a very big woman, either. The food really depends on who is cooking or preparing. Sometimes its great other times its crap. I've never been disappointed with the salad bar and i love that they have baked sweet potatoes. We go every now and then. It's fun for kids. But don't eat off that chocolate fountain. I always see kids sticking their fingers in it. Lol
(3)Jeff C.
Looking for breakfast options close to our hotel, I figured out that the early bird here wasn't much different than a coffee and breakfast sandwich at the Starbucks. I didn't have high expectations coming in and as long as you realize that you're coming to a Golden Corral buffet, not a five star restaurant, this place will do. They had a good selection of food and some unique (fried bacon) and odd (salad???) breakfast items. Typical buffet food- lots of fried items and of so-so quality, but you'll definitely get your fill.
(3)Brian I.
You get what you pay for - some of the food is cheap, and some of it is pretty decent. It's a big buffet, so there's lots to choose from. I enjoy my experiences here, usually.
(3)Brennen L.
Let's be real for second. Everyone complains saying,"Golden Coral is gross!" or "They just have the same food." In my opinion, if you're going here you should know what to expect and what you're paying for. The food isn't really that bad at all. It's kind of sad that this review comes off defensive but I'm just honest. Most all buffets in Anchorage are over priced with mediocre food. Golden Coral falls under that category as all others do. It's one of the only "American" food buffets and it's not that bad. I enjoy the Fried Chicken a lot and everything else is similar quality to other similar restaurants. I gave it 3 stars mostly for the prices.
(3)Nicole D.
We ate at Golden Corral this morning and had a very disappointing experience. I attempted to eat the scrambled eggs, but I stopped due to a distinct metallic/chemical taste in the food. I had to run to the bathroom because I was feeling nauseous after 2 bites of their eggs. I subsequently vomited. I was feeling healthy all morning, until I ate their scrambled eggs. I spoke to the manager promptly after I left the bathroom. He immediately took a defensive stance and repeated himself several times, saying "they are grade A pasteurized eggs". He didn't offer an apology or even a glass of water. I told him to try the eggs for himself. A few other customers also complained about the taste, forcing him to act on this. Several minutes later, he came back claiming he tried them and "they tasted fine." He said he removed them, only after multiple complaints. The manager lacked a sense of caring and seemed to resent us for complaining. This restaurant does not seem to understand "the customer is always right". We are pretty reasonable people, so I believe it's reasonable to write this review so all of you can avoid this restaurant.
(1)Mary C.
A little lack-luster. I feel that this place is overpriced for what you get. It is $35 for two people including drinks, but one cannot eat $15 worth of food in one sitting. When you first arrive it takes a bit of time to pay and get your drink as there is only one cashier working the front and with my experience she was in no hurry to get the line moving. Once you get your drink, you then seat yourself which is nice as you can scout out a comfortable table. Then you grab a plate and find what looks appealing to you. The choices are rather generic and bland, like mac & cheese, meatloaf, chicken wings, etc. It is rather cheap food that really doesn't impress. There is very little selection when it comes to dessert options as well. Overall, I was not too impressed with this place for the money. I feel there are other buffet style restaurants in Anchorage that has better food for the same price. Either way, when you go to a buffet, you can't expect to be able to eat $15 worth of food in one sitting.
(2)Flash W.
yes it is mass produced food but these folk bent over backwards to supply on short notice food for 100 people at our event. The food was great and complimented by our guests. I am now a regular of the place. Where else can you get all you can eat and lots of variety! Only down side sometimes its a bit salty.
(5)Kristin A.
My husband and I went to Golden Corral last fall and really liked it. The GC in my other hometown is horrible, but this one is less expensive and much tastier. Our server abandoned us right at the start and another came and gave us great service. The food was fresh and hot. Of course buffets don't have gourmet food; that's not what buffets are about. Buffets are all about quantity over quality. I eat enough to get as bloated as a sow, feel overstuffed enough to throw up, and waddle away to my car. So if I get decent food at a buffet, I'm happy. I will return to this GC in the future. As an aside, I have been to several Golden Corrals over the past many years and have noticed over the last three years or so that the service has become practically nonexistent at all of them. Forget having a server come to your table even to accomplish their minor task of removing dishes and refilling drinks. If you want any service at all, I suggest you patronize another restaurant.
(5)Michael P.
This place is just bad. Sorry. This location really needs to have a couple workers walking on the outside of the service area. I saw people using their hands, grabbing food. Nasty! My plate had dried food on it. Come on! Do not eat here!
(1)Natalie N.
Well, I went back, I usually try something atleast twice before I dump it. The food was alot better. Everything was flavorful. The food actually tasted pretty good. We went Sunday afternoon. Nothing I ate was salty, hubby said the baked chicken was salty, I didn't eat chicken. We had a very nice waitress. I would go back, but making sure that I dine when the food is fresh.
(3)LunchaMunch A.
Nothing to brag about here, but being from California I had to try it out just to see what the fuzz is all about, there was no line, no waiting time, I've seen an almost 2 hrs wait at my local GC so that's pretty much why I had to give it a shot in Anchorage, it wasn't horrible but it also was not memorable in any way, price was good, food and selection was ok, unremarkably just ok, the patrons, well.....someone compared it to being the Walmart of Foods and they nailed it.
(3)Todd K.
Pretty much what you'd expect from a Golden Corral. Lots of variety, and everything was pretty good. If you're expecting a nice, quiet dining experience, this is not your place. The server for our table was very nice and helpful; the rest of the service staff seemed very indifferent.
(3)Marvin L.
The food was decent but nothing to rave about. The Cleanliness of the restaurant was the issue for me. There were food on the floor and on top of the buffet area. Maybe they need more workers to keep the buffet lines clean and patrol the dining areas. However, our server was nice and refilled our drinks quite often.
(3)Ashleigh E.
OK this isn't exactly fine dining, but there are some decent options here. Although it's not that cheap and the staff can be really rude. The salad bar is surprisingly good. There are a lot of different options so you can get creative and make a good one. The corn bread is also surprisingly good. Other than that, it's basic buffet food. I admit I was impressed with the dessert selection, especially that they had freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. They also had mud pie and all different kinds of pastries.
(3)Chamile U.
I remember when this place used to be good, when they brought you fresh buns to your table, that was when they first opened. The food seems to get worse each time I go. And they've raised the price so high it's not even worth going. I'll give them two stars for their dessert bar.
(2)Heidi V.
Good for getting a quick bite because of all the choices laid upon you. First time to ever try liver and onions, t'was great. Steaks and lobsters are good too. A bit dry, but the side sauces will do.
(3)Alonzo B.
Golden Corral the Wal-Mart of restaurants! Same crowd, same ambience as a Wal-Mart. All kidding aside i don't expect GC to be great, just clean. I guess that is asking to much.
(1)Mama B.
The food is ok at best. There isn't anything at gc that is to die for or you can't live without. It's ll very cheaply made, most of it is close to flavorless... They really need to step it up if they continue charging what they do.
(3)Ayesha W.
Decent
(3)Penny B.
This seems to be two different restaurants. There's the lunch/dinner one, which is very mediocre. But the breakfast one is beyond compare for the price, especially if you're a senior. For $8.49 you get an omelet bar, where you dictate how big and how much of each ingredient you want (It's cooked in front of you). There are all the regular breakfast meats, steak cooked to your specification, a couple kinds of potatoes, waffles, pancakes, fruits, every type of bread you've heard of, hot and cold cereals, juices, coffee, etc. etc. etc. I have never seen anything like it! The breakfast would get 5 stars; only the other meals bring my score down.
(4)Mykah H.
Love the salad bar. And the fried chicken is to die for but good lord why do we all have to sit on top of each other I mean damn I kmow y'all want to get as many in as possible but still its too much. Plus customers can be very rude when it comes to that steak line.
(3)Anita E.
Breakfast is typically dried up, over-salted and gross. The cooks need to test-taste this stuff before putting it out onto the buffet. It appears they have begun that slow and lazy descent into mediocrity that has plagued Anchorages 'budget buffet' scene since the beginning of Statehood. I know they try to pique our interest by throwing in some sort of novelty, seasonal, new and improved menu but come on, maybe it is time for fresh flavor and management. It still reeks of urine in the dining area, in which I think thorough cleaning job may remedy but it is going to need help with an air filter and cleaner to make it tolerable. It was my kids that warned me that they didn't like eating there anymore due to the stinky seats but I had to go a few more times, just to make sure...yuck!! You have the chance and opportunity to clean up your business, please do it before the rest of the clientele catch on and you end up like the previous Royal Fork.
(1)Joe J.
Lots of food but too crowded. Need some type of crowd control far as sitting people. Kids are always yapping louder than you. This place feels like chucky cheeses with the crowd
(3)Lard Belly E.
Holy hog trough, Fatman! I finally came to try this place out and was amazed when I walked in. Slaughter house lines to pay for the food before hand, and to get a tray for the food and a plate. Lunch was $8.49 and an extra 0.50 for the glass of water. There was so much going on it was like going to market square inside a restaurant. Food of all kinds from chinese to meatloaf to whatever else fills your grease-loving-cholesterol-clogging heart. There are waitresses that drop off extra plates and clear recently eaten plates. Nice place to gorge if health conscience isn't your thing. This place seems to get really busy.
(3)Joy G.
I have to agree with most of the one-star reviews... this place is over-priced for what it is. Unless you are a big eater, you're just not going to get your money's worth because the food just isn't that good. I wouldn't go as far to say it's one-star quality, but it's really just MEH. No bandaids under your food or anything, but I didn't sample anything that made me think I was getting my money's worth. The coffee wasn't even good, and for as busy as this place is, it should have been fresh and tasty. Our server was impossible to flag down and I waited over 10 minutes for my coffee. Ironically, what I enjoyed the most about this place was free- the people watching made it worth a visit. I got a kick out of watching the biker get-together for a morning nosh. THAT was interesting. Won't go back again unless my arm is twisted. If they lowered their prices to around 8.95, I'd consider returning, but not for the garbage they're pumping out. It's just not worth it.
(2)Robert W.
I would say it's a little bit pricey, but that's probably since I started losing weight I don't return for as much food as I used to put away. The food is usually seasoned decently and the service is usually quite friendly. The ice cream could be improved, taste-wise, but like a sugar junkie I still get a bowl to finish out the meal.
(3)Richard S.
4 stars but ONLY if you come hungry!!
(4)Anni V.
I went there for lunch for the first time. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the food. There was lots of variety. If you can't find something you like here you are way too picky. It's not 5 star but if that's what you expect you shouldn't be going there in the first place. Everything was refilled quickly while I was there. A couple things looked like they needed refilling so I went to a different area and when I came back there was fresh food in the pans. The salad bar had nice fresh veggies and about anyting you could want to put on a salad. The dessert bar was very good. Warm pies, cobblers, bread pudding, fresh fruit, ice cream. I've only been once but I will return to try dinner or lunch again. Good value for the price.
(4)Kongkiat R.
Gotta love that yeast roll with honey spread!! It also goes well with the black coffee. The rest of the food is ok. I usually just skip the salad because, you will not get your money worth. Go for the meat and those greasy deep fried stuff. You can't really go wrong with greasy fried food except I think their fried fish fillet tastes kind of weird. The chowmein and fried rice is not worth trying at all! The awesome pot roast is NOT that awesome. They always overcooked the steak despite that indicator stick. If you are really hungry then, you can come here. It gets boring after the second round because you don't know what else to get.
(3)Cherie S.
Old Country Buffet meets Dennys. On crack. What started out as a joke ended up in me being out $33.00 for dinner for two that tastes like complete and utter crap. Listen-you can get a hell of alot more for your money in town rather than succumb to this shit hole. Unless you LIKE bland food, bad service, and sitting right no top of the other customers. It does win one title: Best place to go for a reminder of why you should diet and excercise.
(1)Jonathan W.
I have been to this establishment on multipul occasions. To celebrate a new job and my mothers birthday to name a few. The service was excelent. The staff was very nice and polite, professional and even played peek-a-boo with my 1 year old daughter as they were serving our drinks. The price of going is not to bad considering it is an ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET. $14.95 for adults (plus $1.50 for a bottomless soft drink) is about average for what you'd pay for a decent dinner anywhere. Now I will admit the food is proably not the most healthy food. But it you are going to complain about an all you can eat buffet and how healthy their food is when they are serving shrimp, chicken and even steaks then I suguest you not go. The food is awsome, good amount of seasonings, well cooked, clean and a very good variety. Soups, salads, meats and desserts. If you go here to 'eat healthy' I am sorry to say you will feel cheated. However, if you come for a full meal with a great selection that will fill you up then this is a good place to eat. And lastly, for those that think they might be hungry later, the restraunt even has a 'to go' box at a very reasonable rate. any food you want in the container weighed and sold per pound. I said before, not the most healthy, but deffinatly good food!
(5)Zak L.
Lots of food at a cheap price. Quality is about what you would expect. On two occasions I've tasted/seen old/bad meat served.
(2)Kelly S.
EXPENSIVE! $50- for me, my 14 yo son, and 11 yo daughter to eat. None of us could even get CLOSE to eating $50 worth of food at one sitting but I guess they have to charge considering who eats there on a consistent basis (AKA: very large, hungry people) All of the food was bland in my opinion. Typical cafeteria food. The steaks looked good though, I regret not trying one. I guess I just got overwhelmed with the huge assortment of carbs! And seriously? What was the vinegar smell lingering in the eating area? Not a clue, but was grossed out entirely. On the plus side, the warm rolls they provide at the table for you are really yummy and the desert bar had some tasty treats. Mmmmm but not worth $50 Not the best place to eat unless your related to Mama Cass and are having a family reunion!
(2)Josh S.
This is by far one of the worst places you can possibly eat at in Anchorage. When we first walked in there was a strong carpet cleaning odor that made me want to leave right away. The food is garbage, I honestly think that they are serving the same thing as the school cafeteria. I could not hardly eat my first plate, so I didnt really take advantage of the whole Golden Corral experience...
(1)Ellen R.
Great buffet selections. Awesome service with oh so yummy fresh baked rolls. Price isn't bad if you're prepared to eat.
(4)Tasha L.
Disgusting. Went here yesterday for a family function and paid $17 per person for nasty food, bad service and rude customers. We were hustled through the front cashier, getting offered a drink then being told you have to pay for it. We get in and you'd think the place was full of starving people the way people maneuvered and jostled their way to the counters. Plates and silverware were covered with grime, floors were covered with crumbs and food scraps. The food was low-quality leftovers from the service companies. The poor bussers couldn't keep up with the masses of consumption. The Royal Fork was never this bad! If that wasn't all, then you wouldn't mind watching the morbidly obese patrons stacking their plates, licked clean, on the table next to them. They call it Golden Corral for a reason--nothing but a bunch of nasty, rude oinkers sidling up to the trough for slops. Never again.
(1)Angie M.
While I had some great experiences with Golden Corral in the lower-48, the Golden Corral in Anchorage is not very good. It's way to expensive for what you get. Most of their employees look unhappy and don't look like they care very much. The food isn't very good and is pretty bland.
(2)Christopher W.
Since the demise of The Royal Fork..it seems that only true ALL- YOU-CAN - EAT Spot is Golden Corral. Its nice and not AS busy as say other restaurants in the area..at least when it comes too all-you-can-eat. BUT it's got a good selection of foods and the price is about what I'd expect most places of this nature would be.
(3)Samantha C.
Dear goodness. This place is good if you need to take a group out for dinner and do not care too much about quality. Of course the price is higher than the advertized prices on the television, welcome to Alaska. There are unsupervised children running ragged, thank you to their mom's and dad's and getting to food you may actually want seems to be a large chore with people not even going the right way or just plainly blocking you or cutting you off. Do not even get me started on grubby people, mostly children, sticking their fingers into something you thought you were going to get. Nasty.
(1)John P.
This place fits Alaska PERIOD. If you know this company, then you know it is an American Cuisine Buffet. Meats, Poultry Fish, Deserts, Salads, everything you could want to eat, and everything you need. Price is 16.95 per person, and that's a good deal, considering, they cook your meats the way you want, and roll you back to your car!!! Go fishing, get hungry, EAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(4)Nicole D.
The food was plentiful and tasty, but I could not shake the feeling that I had somehow fallen into the fat pits of the south. It's way too busy, and most of the people are a bunch of jerks.
(3)Paul S.
We went here on a dare. My wife and I basically dared each other to try it out. Driving down C street, we are deciding on somewhere for dinner. I decide to go for it, just to see what she says. Unfortunately, she takes the dare. I try to back out at the last minute. I scream out for Taco Del Mar or even a pastry from Starbucks. But she keeps driving. She parks. We get out and start walking. I feel my blood go cold. Walking in, I see that there are two lines, mostly families, and that it moves like cattle to the slaughter. Now look...I try not to judge. I try not to be "elitist." Let's get something clear. I can be every bit as Po-Dunk as anyone else. I freaking LOVE McDonalds double cheeseburgers. LOVE, like with a passion. However, this place puts me at the stand, gavel in hand, and stupid white wig in place. I was aghast at the sight of everyone. I wanted to cry out and grab them by the collar and tell them "NO, do not take your kids here, your families...there is still time to save your shitty eating habits!" Instead, we grabbed our tray and seated ourselves and took the ultimate plunge. The seating is like Army chow hall seating. You are neck to neck (or ass to big ass). You have to navigate out of your section as if doing a life size maze. And what, you ask, is there to eat? Everything! Is it good? Absolutely NOT! Look, it's a buffet...I get it. I know some people will say, "What did you expect?" The truth is, I would expect something better, but at the same time, I don't frequent places like this. The food is mostly over or undercooked. That's the plain and simple of it. I chewed my "freshly sliced" roat beef like a dog trying to devour a bone. There was a HUGE line for the "fresh cooked to order" steaks, which was just ridiculous. Listen, everyone. Do we have everyone? Okay, good, listen up...If you want a good steak at a restaurant then you are going to have to pay for it. No, it will not be cheap, but it will be absolutely worth it (Sulivans, Simon and Seeforts, Club Paris, or, of course, Double Musky). You will NOT...I repeat...NOT, get a good steak at Golden Corrall. No, I did not wait in line to get one or taste it. But, I don't need to eat a piece of poop to know that it won't fit my tastebuds. The looks alone made me reminisce about the first time I ever used a grill and charred everything on it. When I was ten. There is plenty to choose from and you don't want any of it. I don't give a shit about the excuses that some may give about how it is a good "family" place and "fun" for the kids. Dude, your kids do not need to be subjected to this. Take them to New Sagaya or even Carrs (most of them are outstanding) if you are looking for the cafeteria feel with quality food. And here's the kicker. The salad bar is pretty damn good. Can you guess why? Because nobody uses it! However, at $14 per person, I couldn't justify a salad for that price. The atmosphere is that of a busy airport terminal...a bunch of strangers, antsy and uncomfortable, waiting to get their food and get out. Kids are running everywhere, unsupervised (which prompted an intercom call in the "restaurant" for people to police up their damn kids). This is truly a place for people with no taste. I'm sorry if that offends anyone that adores this shit pit, and I'm sure that those people, most of them anyways, are valuable and integral parts of society and are, of course, entitled to their opinions. Even if their opinions suck. The truth is that it would not take much to find a better place to eat. Stop being lazy about your selections and realize that you don't have to pay outrageous costs for good food. Or you could just admit that you like crap food and we'll call it a day. For my money, though, and the sanctity of my life, I will avoid this place like the plague and I give you my highest recommendation to do the same.
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