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Adjacent to the Ark, the two-story, themed Emzara’s Buffet is an award-winning restaurant with delicious entrées, salads, and desserts (including food-allergy-sensitive options). There are even kid-friendly options! When dining out, we understand how difficult choices can be when trying to avoid certain ingredients, whether it is due to food intolerances, food allergies, or personal preference. We offer both vegetarian and gluten-free options at Emzara’s Buffet. Please speak to a manager during your visit if you have any questions regarding dietary needs, and we would be glad to assist you!
Large, rustic-casual stop serving all-you-can-eat American buffet lunch & dinner standards.
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1 Ark Encounter Dr, Williamstown, KY 41097
Phone: (855) 284-3275
Website: https://arkencounter.com/dining/
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Family Dining – Ark Encounter
Emzara’s Buffet ; Adult and Youth (ages 11–59), $19.99 ; Senior (age 60+), $16.99 ; Child (ages 5–10), $9.99 ; 4 and Under (ages 0–4), Free …
Emzara’s Buffet, 1 Ark Encounter Dr, Williamstown, KY 41097, US
Adjacent to the Ark, the two-story, themed Emzara’s Buffet is an award-winning restaurant with delicious entrées, salads, and desserts.
Emzaras Buffet: A Delicious Dining Experience at The Ark Encounter
Emzara’s Buffet, situated at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY, offers a delightful dining experience perfect for families and adventurers alike.
Reviews
M.J. Goldseth
Considering the convenience of an on site buffet for the attraction, it’s is a great value. Literally steps away from the Ark! Food isn’t spectacular but very good overall. The Brussels sprouts are definitely the star, just incredible and they ran out a couple times in the short time we were there! Chicken also very good…different breading than I’ve had before but crispy and tasty while chicken still moist. Moat of the other dishes were the usual buffet fare.
Service great…employees all very attentive and outgoing…genuinely friendly but not intrusive. Bathrooms and dining area clean.
Would definitely eat there again if busting the Ark!
… moreService great…employees all very attentive and outgoing…genuinely friendly but not intrusive. Bathrooms and dining area clean.
Would definitely eat there again if busting the Ark!
Ketta Mayyy
It was a nice ending to the ark encounter! Plenty of food… no wait! If you think the place is small and not enough seating… there’s actually an upstairs section! We enjoyed the freshness of the food! The atmosphere was lively! But the brussel sprouts… OMGOODNESS THE BEST!!! And we asked for the recipe… DO YOU KNOW THAT WE RECEIVED IT!?! Can’t wait to try it at home! Go enjoy this restaurant with family it’s a nice selection for the price.
… moreConnie
Decided to visit the buffet during our recent visit. The food was ok. Common American type foods offered. Fried chicken, fried fish, pot roast, salad, chicken noodle soup, side of mashed potatoes, Mac & cheese, veggies. During our visit they had some holiday offerings like turkey & dressing. Our favorite items were the fried chicken, chicken tenders & gravy. They had the best flavor/taste in our opinion. The other food tasted very bland. We didn’t try any desserts. The service itself was good. The staff was very sweet and attentive. They greeted us and made sure our table was clean. Paying was a breeze. There was a line to enter but it went quickly. It was difficult to find a table. There’s additional seating upstairs if you can do stairs carrying food. The ambience was nice, it was a cozy atmosphere with Christmas music playing. It was noisy but you could definitely have a conversation. Just like many amusement parks/attractions there were plenty of screaming & crying children so if that bothers you, skip this setting. During our visit there were even a couple of kiddos who were throwing tantrums in the middle of the buffet floor with the parents oblivious and staff not caring to ask them to pick up the kids so they were not a trip hazard. I would probably pick a different spot to dine in the future. It was busy because it was so cold outside but there were other spots available on-site.
… moreKyle W. Knouse
After a good four hours walking through The Ark Encounter, we were hungry.
Emzara’s Buffet was reasonably priced and offered many choices for anyone who is eating Biblically Clean. Anything having Pork in it, was clearly labeled and they also have a good selection of comfort food.
I definitely recommend the Brussels Sprouts, they were really delicious!
The staff here was very friendly and helpful.
You can tell that they enjoy working here.
Thank you and Shalom.
… moreEmzara’s Buffet was reasonably priced and offered many choices for anyone who is eating Biblically Clean. Anything having Pork in it, was clearly labeled and they also have a good selection of comfort food.
I definitely recommend the Brussels Sprouts, they were really delicious!
The staff here was very friendly and helpful.
You can tell that they enjoy working here.
Thank you and Shalom.
squirt man
It’s amazing food especially fish and chicken tenders Only thing is it’s definitely over crowded. Makes my anxiety go crazy. It’s relaxing outside and peaceful. Can’t wait for it to be night time for the Christmas lights
… moreMargaret Ragan
They were so nice they close at 6:00 so we walked up at 1 minute till. They welcomed us in and didn’t rush us at all. The food was still delicious even though it was end of evening. What a great staff that works here! Made our whole day enjoyable
… moreJulie Zylema
Make a day of it at the Arc! The food was fantastic!!! We have one teen in the bunch that rarely fills a plate at an all you can eat….with her usually not a good idea. However, she ate more here than anywhere else! The fried chicken was in a class of it’s own, the fish was great, meatballs, salad bar, desserts!! Definitely worth the money!
… moreTyson Branizor
Terrible service and terrible price. Arrived on Thursday and was told how great this buffet was. They had 50%-60 not operational. Of what they did have it was constantly gone cause they mismanaged the crowd. Of course they still charging full price for half of selection(over $100 for 3 kids, two adults, one senior). They had 4-5 choices of an entree and that’s it. With one of those options being chicken strips you can pick up anywhere. Do better or charge less. At this price you expect golden corral.
… moreangelamatt101
While visiting the ark, we decided to have the buffet here. I was pleasantly surprised after reading all the different reviews. I always try things out for myself.. so my results was this. I really enjoyed the food. The staff and employees are top notch.. love to hear have a blessed day from the workers. The kitten staff went above and beyond when I asked about one of the items on the menu the young man came out of the kitchen to explain my question and I was so impressed and thankful. This place is exceptional. If you go to the ark encounter you must eat here.
… moreElizabeth Carter
EMZARA’S BUFFET IS AMAZING! we had to pay a lot like 40 to 50 dollars for 5 people, but the food was really good but the meatballs taste a little different and mostly everything was good. The customer service is really good here like I said hi to one of the employees and they greeted me back. The animals are really cool with their realistic look and everything. WAY TO GO EMZARA’S BUFFET!
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