4 /5 Stephen Conrad: Grand Buffet turned out to be a pretty good spot overall. I spent about $20 on dinner and definitely got my moneys worth in food. The variety was solid, and most of the dishes were really enjoyable. The only things I didnt care for were the crab sushi and the stuffed clamshell mix-they tasted a little off, like they had been sitting out too long. Everything else, though, was surprisingly good for the price.
What really stood out to me was the staff. The workers inside were so sweet, and my waitress was honestly one of the best Ive ever had. She made the whole dining experience much better, and I left with a really positive impression of the service.
The downside was the outside environment. There were a few tents and homeless people gathered near the curb, which made the area feel a bit sketchy. I had to park on the other side of the store just to feel safer. Even though the place advertises 24-hour surveillance, a lot of the cameras looked damaged, and there was graffiti on the walls outside.
That said, once I was inside, it was a completely different experience-clean, welcoming, and friendly. Because of the outside, Id give it four stars instead of five. Still, the food, price, and service make it worth coming back.
