Green Olive Buffet
| Address: | 7405 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA |
| Phone: | +1 703-765-5899 |
| Rating: | 3.8 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM |
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Stephen Rowell
I have been eating at this establishment for the past year. When I took my family the first couple of times, it was terrific. There was a lot of fresh selection on the buffet, but for the last 3-4 months; the selection, freshness, cleanliness, and overall atmosphere has dropped dramatically. I will not be returning to this establishment. Last visit, I was asked to sit my 3 month old daughter next to a fire extinguisher in between two tables in case someone wanted to sit in the booth that was originally behind her. When asked why would they would seat someone there with literally all but two booths open, she looked at me like I was crazy and smiled. I proceeded to seat my daughter where she was originally, I explained to the waitress that to seat her in between two tables made no sense; she agreed. From that point, she never returned to our table to give refills or remove plates. When I would ask, she would have another woman give refills/take away plates. At first I thought that maybe she was a hostess, but I then saw her giving refills/taking away plates at a table near us. Disrespectful in my opinion. Maybe it was just a bad day, but that day cost them customers.
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sofiane kouidri
Okay ....I just read all the reviews in here , and I’m pretty sure most of them are fake. Last Saturday I finished to work early; my friend and I decided to go eat here because was the closest place . Everything was fine nobody was there the food was cold and almost nothing was there to eat ( understandable because it was 10:00 pm and they close at 11pm) but when me and my friend sit down to start eating 2 FUCKIMG RATS COME OUT ONE OF THE SIT. My friend trow up and we left without even trying the food we told the owner and guess what he said ?? “He’s said sorry I don’t understand “ than we went at the counter we spoke to the lady and she said this is the first time that happened they usually just have bugs. At the end I still had to pay even if we didn’t eat but this not the issue . I’m going to reach the county and let them know about this unsanitary place, ridiculously disgusting! People can get sick or even die.
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German Traveler
The only reason I wont give a five stars is atmosphere obnoxiously noisy. I travel with my job all over the United States I have just about given up buffet restaurants because usually theyre dirty, the food is cold , and not replenished in a reasonable time. However this is not the case here. I have never seen such a great variety of food from fresh seafood I eat crabs whole oysters muscles shrimp. They had a whole racks of ribs, and roast beef more food than you can ever sample. I havent had Maryland crabs ever because theyre very expensive here they seemed reasonably fresh and very tasty. No where else can you get this the variety of food fresh warm clean that Ive never been. There is only one downfall it is very noisy some of the customers were very rude but you can ask Im sure for a more private seating .
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Larry Carter
This place is dirty and smells! The carpet is dirty and old and also the booths are raggedy and torn up. I have never seen a waitress pour hot water on the floor and use their shoes to clean the carpet! The ceiling is leaking when you first walk in to where you may sit. This is a safety hazard especially since water is dripping by light fixtures, The Green Olive Buffet & Grill must be closed down until they do the necessary repairs/renovations. The odor on one side is horrible, smells like smelly feet. Cross contamination using dirty rags to wipe off the table and chairs, thats disgusting. The parking lot is dirty and has allot of trash and other items just sitting which leads to rodents. I am afraid to see what the kitchen looks like........I will NEVER visit this place again.
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Daniel A. Anaya
Good food but manager doesnt have common sense , my little girls is 2 years and 3 mo old and they charge me because she was eating from my plate also an attendant ask me : "is she eating? " i said of course this is a restaurant or not? .... and then she says: "she gonna get charged " . Why you are eating and enjoying your food nobody has to bother you , thats what i think. ... so i told the manager and she says: she was eating. ... she was..... i told her : i dont give a f....ck about to pay $7.99 for couple French fries just dont bother you customers ... i cant beleive a 2 years old pay in that place .... next time im going to another place , that was my favorite buffer.
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Jamilah Muhammad
The food was not hot, and they need to provide you with knives and spoons at the table. The waiters were pretty good but... The cups that the drinks were in were old so, the drinks tasted not so good. If you come to the restaurant I personally recommend the Shirley Temple which comes in a glass not plastic cup and tastes very delightful. The overall food was good and the appearance was nice and clean. There mussles are very good too. So if you come to this restaurant take my advice also write your own experience so they can improve. Hopefully they will improve these things but its a good place to just hang out at even with all their flaws.
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de Framabrico
The food is good at this location.The only reason I am giving it a two star is their method of spying on people when you are buying a take away food.The ladies working with the kitchen spy on people and then tell the cashier what you are having before you even get to there with your food.This incident has happened to me twice and I ended paying more money for my foods. Other times prices for my meals were very acceptable. I do not know if these servers do it randomly or its part of their duties to spy on people. If you see a worker looking at you when you are buying a take away, you will ended up paying more money for your food.
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Randall Siwiec
Im giving it 2 stars because the buffet had a lot to choose from. However, this is the worst Chinese buffet Ive ever had and Im from Arkansas. The food was cold, hard, and seemed to have been sitting out for a while from lunch Im assuming? I went around 4:30. The tea tasted like molded tea . my husband likes it but he has been more than once and hes not picky. The food made my stomach turn and I just couldnt eat it. Its very expensive as well. I will not be going back. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BIG PANDA. its not buffet but its great quality HOT food.
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Caroline S
One of the better Chinese buffets Ive ever been to including DC and NYC area. For the price, no other place can beat it. Crabs, shrimp, prime rib, bbq ribs, sushi, and Pho from the hibachi area is awesome. I cannot justify going to eat pho anywhere else when i can get a great bowl from here + all the other typical chinese fare dishes for under 15 bucks! I think weekday dinner is even cheaper. The staff has been very friendly, the food has been fresh when ive gone. Have brought friends and visitors here and have enjoyed ourselves.
