Buffet Star
| Address: | 2300 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666, USA |
| Phone: | +1 757-827-8888 |
| Site: | buffetstarhampton.com |
| Rating: | 3.8 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM |
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Andrew Heyson
The food was actually quite good especially for the price, but a little word of warning to allergy sufferers. They do love putting shrimp in a lot of things. Sure, if you have a shellfish allergy, youre probably already going to be suspicious of any food that *could* have shrimp in it, particularly in a Chinese restaurant, but Im just letting you know. Their house fried rice does have shrimp but doesnt mention it. Their egg foo young does have shrimp but the last time I was there, I saw it called Shrimp Egg Foo Young. Their Mongolian BBQ, which is actually quite good, you may want to let the preparer know that he needs to scrape the griddle clean before he cooks yours because many people love to pile their plates up with shrimp... and hell be quite happy to do that for you (but be nice and dont forget the tip jar since youre adding to his work lol) Again, it shouldnt surprise anyone that much, but if you have a shellfish allergy, just be aware. Sorry to make this all about shrimp. I come here at least once every 2-3 weeks. The food is well worth it.
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Earle Goodwin
This review is written on 3/20/17. The food was mediocre at best. The pork tasted spoiled and the Mac and Cheese was vomit inducing. The seafood is what I really wanted and all seemed good until I almost bit into a still bloody shrimp. After my disappointing dinner I began making my way to the front desk to pay for my meal when I was rudely and embarrassingly called out by a waiter whom began questioning me and treating me like a criminal. I and my dinner mate both felt as though this waiter talked to me as though I was trying to steal a meal. So I pulled out my cash on the spot and paid the lady then left. I will never be going back. Not because the food sucks but because I dont being treated like a criminal when I go out for food. Honestly, the poor customer service on this trip has cost this business my support, but I wont tell you not to go. But if you go and have a similar experience please post about it.
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joy staley
We have finally said enough is enough, the food isnt worth the horrible service (after eating here often). Food is mediocre, waitress are friendly but the owner not so much he has no customer service skills. Vents from ceiling dripped condensation onto my plate. When I mention it to the waitress she looked up at the vent then walks away and does nothing about it. They seated us in the party room and 15-20 minutes later half way through ratting our meal they moved us to a different table due to the birthday party being bigger then they anticipated. And when they feel you need to leave they bring you your ticket with the fortune cookies (we hadnt even had ice cream and the waitress brought us our ticket) and proceed to hover over you until you pay. Theyve even brought us the wrong ticket multiple times! All in all; its not worth it.... if rating it zero stars was an option thats what I would leave.
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JESSICA PORTER
This buffet is the best ! They always have fresh food, a great variety of items, sushi, hibachi, soups, seafood and fresh fruits and salad. The price is reasonable and the manager Tommy is out going and always speaks to every customer and only wants to make the customers eating experience the best! He is extremely eager to serve the best of the best food. If something isnt up to your liking he will gladly take the time to listen as to why, and then have the staff make it the way you want it, and bring it right to your table. He is always in sight checking food quality cleanliness ect... very clean buffet area, as well as dining and bathroom areas. More businesses need managers like Tommy. Thanks Tommy for always making our experience the best !
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Iz Master
Table we were seated at was not clean (crumbs left)Food did not taste as good as it used to most of my favorite dishes did not taste fresh Mongolian grill always great... just got a revolution to not do buffets.... some people dont attend to their kids well letting them put their hands in and on EVERYTHING people blowing their noses at the table coughing ¬ covering their mouths and running their fingers thru their hair all before touching the same utensils you use to get your own food.... disgusting if this is the majority of people that comes into these restaurants why serve high quality food? Throw anything on a buffet (we) will at least try it (this is what i perceive thats what restaurant owners think)
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Derrick
Restaurant dining area is vast allowing for big parties and a lot of seating with nice decorations. There are many options on the buffet food warmers ranging from BBQ, fried chicken, Chinese, pizza, sushi (in cooled food area), hibachi, and deserts. 3 stars because food was not great for the price ($11 per person for lunch). Some of the food tasted cold, old, or spoiled. Best part of the restaurant is the hibachi as the food is cooked fresh for you. Considering that there arent too many Chinese buffets in the area they I would travel a bit further away to eat at a quality buffet.
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Michael Mann
Went for lunch and the food was not satisfactory at all (food lukewarm at best). Got there during lunch and it rolled over into dinner and was charged dinner price for one meal because the person i was with had A spare rib. I never heard of that a day in my LIFE! We dont work there nor was it specified that only certain foods were to be eaten, if so i wouldnt of had a problem. The LAST TIME ill ever eat there. The worst experience ever and it may have been only $4 but its the principle. They would have gotten that back in a tip.
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Shannon
My husband and I decided to try this place because Tokyo Grill has been closed and we had a craving for Chinese. When we arrived the place was packed and everything looked fresh, so we were excited to try it. The food was terrible! Everything was tasteless or had an off taste like it had been cooked in old grease. My husband tried the teriyaki chicken sticks and spit it out because it was so bad. I dont know how this place gets such great reviews. We will never eat here again.
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Crystal Overbey
I been coming since they opened .i love the staff. And how clean they are . most of all anything I feel that is not fresh or cooling down they go and cook it for me fresh. And for me and my son to eat and he is 6 it 19.79$$$$ . I love it. I go 6 to 7 time a a month. I love it best in. Virginia matter fact Im going today. ....
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Alii Cobedesh
Honestly, my favorite all-day buffet option in the area. There is a large selection of Chinese/Asian foods, as well as American food, and seafood. The Mongolian grill option is also fantastic and definitely shouldnt be overlooked. The buffet is always well-stocked and clean, and the staff is always friendly and courteous.
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CRAIG GOURDINE
The food was decent and the price was fair. I just dont like the forced gratuity that they implement on every check even if its just two people. I mean, you would get more in tips from customers than to automatically STEAL tips through "gratuity" on every check. If you go there, pay attention to your check please.
