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All You Can Eat Buffet For A Great Value. Golden Corral offers a legendary endless buffet featuring an abundant variety of quality, made-from-scratch food at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy over 150 items including home-style favorites like pot roast and fried chicken, premium items like fried shrimp and signature hand-cut USDA Top Sirloin, a robust bakery with fresh baked cakes and pies, and made-to-order omelets at breakfast. To Go options are available including Weigh & Pay by the pound and online ordering for Curbside Pickup and Delivery. A good price and unmatched variety for Dine In and To Go, make Golden Corral a restaurant with something for everyone where guests can come together to eat as they please. The Only One For Everyone.
Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
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Chandu Reddy
‘As an Indian visiting for the first time, Golden Corral was an exciting experience.
The variety of Western breakfast and dinner options was impressive and truly unlimited.
Loved trying sirloin steak, fresh salads, and their famous carrot cake.
Great value for money and perfect place for families to enjoy together.
… moreThe variety of Western breakfast and dinner options was impressive and truly unlimited.
Loved trying sirloin steak, fresh salads, and their famous carrot cake.
Great value for money and perfect place for families to enjoy together.
Jess
Extremely discontent and complaints about our
experience at the Golden Corral restaurant store # 542 at 4021 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77504.
We, a group of 8 adults and 2 kids went to the restaurant after church and everyone arrived between 10:15 and 10:25. We have been coming to this location for over 25 years. Today my mother went to the egg bar and asked for an omelette with her eggs to be all egg-whites nothing out of the ordinary when offering a service to have your eggs done the way the customer would want them and she’s gotten them done this way for many years at this location without a problem. The person doing them gave my mother attitude and told her she was not going to do them that way that if she wanted fresh eggs they would be the regular way, my mom simply said I do not want them that way, why would I eat something I’m ok eating it. She employee said what would I do with the yolk if I just give you egg whites, my mom said idk keep them throw them idk what would you do with them im just asking for an omelette with l egg whites when I have paid for the buffet and this is a service yall offer. The employee proceeded to make it and give it to her. Once I got up to get my food I saw the manager (male) the person who does the eggs ( female) and another 2 employees talking and I over heard the male manager say we were “wasting” food by asking them to do eggs that way, that we were a problem for them and among other very rude things (attached you will find the pictures). After getting my breakfast and sitting down Pasadena department cops came to our table and said we needed to leave the premises because they were giving us a “criminal trespass warning” and we were not allowed to be back in 2 years to this location. We asked for a refund to the male manager since we had just gotten there and he said “no, you guys already ate” which half of us including me hadn’t even ate because we were waiting for the pancakes to be cooked. I asked for the receipts to the manager and all he did was shrug. After talking to the cops they agreed that this was a very unprofessional, unnecessary and ridiculous behavior and the most ridiculous reason to kick us out and refuse service from the male manager which we agree because he behaved unprofessional and rude towards us simply because my mother wanted her eggs done a certain way, a service that is offered at this location. We did not get defensive in no type of way we are not that kind of family after being humiliated in front of the restaurant we grabbed our things and left. It’s ok we won’t be back after this horrible experience all we’re asking is for a refund for the whole table as we did not do anything wrong and we simply did not eat our food.
I trust this is not the way Golden Corral Company wishes to conduct business with valued customers as I nor my whole family have never encountered such treatment before but from reading the other reviews it send this male individual so called “manager” is a recurring problem with everyone he encounters and doesn’t know how to properly resolve an issue within the staff and has poor judgement when it comes to resolving issues regarding customer problems.
… moreexperience at the Golden Corral restaurant store # 542 at 4021 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77504.
We, a group of 8 adults and 2 kids went to the restaurant after church and everyone arrived between 10:15 and 10:25. We have been coming to this location for over 25 years. Today my mother went to the egg bar and asked for an omelette with her eggs to be all egg-whites nothing out of the ordinary when offering a service to have your eggs done the way the customer would want them and she’s gotten them done this way for many years at this location without a problem. The person doing them gave my mother attitude and told her she was not going to do them that way that if she wanted fresh eggs they would be the regular way, my mom simply said I do not want them that way, why would I eat something I’m ok eating it. She employee said what would I do with the yolk if I just give you egg whites, my mom said idk keep them throw them idk what would you do with them im just asking for an omelette with l egg whites when I have paid for the buffet and this is a service yall offer. The employee proceeded to make it and give it to her. Once I got up to get my food I saw the manager (male) the person who does the eggs ( female) and another 2 employees talking and I over heard the male manager say we were “wasting” food by asking them to do eggs that way, that we were a problem for them and among other very rude things (attached you will find the pictures). After getting my breakfast and sitting down Pasadena department cops came to our table and said we needed to leave the premises because they were giving us a “criminal trespass warning” and we were not allowed to be back in 2 years to this location. We asked for a refund to the male manager since we had just gotten there and he said “no, you guys already ate” which half of us including me hadn’t even ate because we were waiting for the pancakes to be cooked. I asked for the receipts to the manager and all he did was shrug. After talking to the cops they agreed that this was a very unprofessional, unnecessary and ridiculous behavior and the most ridiculous reason to kick us out and refuse service from the male manager which we agree because he behaved unprofessional and rude towards us simply because my mother wanted her eggs done a certain way, a service that is offered at this location. We did not get defensive in no type of way we are not that kind of family after being humiliated in front of the restaurant we grabbed our things and left. It’s ok we won’t be back after this horrible experience all we’re asking is for a refund for the whole table as we did not do anything wrong and we simply did not eat our food.
I trust this is not the way Golden Corral Company wishes to conduct business with valued customers as I nor my whole family have never encountered such treatment before but from reading the other reviews it send this male individual so called “manager” is a recurring problem with everyone he encounters and doesn’t know how to properly resolve an issue within the staff and has poor judgement when it comes to resolving issues regarding customer problems.
Mark Allen
I was my first time joining my former coworkers who regularly meet there every first Saturday of the month and I was very happy to see old friends.
… moremichael wakat
Golden Corral – Pasadena on Spencer Highway offers a dependable buffet experience that’s ideal for families, large groups, or anyone with a big appetite. The restaurant has a spacious layout with plenty of seating, making it a convenient choice for weekend lunches, after-church crowds, or casual dinners. While it can get busy during peak hours, the staff generally does a solid job of keeping tables cleaned and the buffet lines moving.
The food selection is what you’d expect from Golden Corral — wide variety and something for everyone. From carved meats and fried chicken to pot roast, mashed potatoes, pizza, and a full salad bar, there’s no shortage of options. The steak station is a popular stop, and when cooked to order, it’s a highlight of the meal. The dessert bar, especially the chocolate fountain and soft-serve ice cream, is always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Food freshness can vary depending on timing, but trays are typically refilled quickly. The restaurant maintains a casual, no-frills atmosphere focused on value and variety rather than upscale dining. Pricing is reasonable considering the all-you-can-eat format.
Overall, Golden Corral on Spencer in Pasadena is a reliable choice when you’re looking for hearty comfort food, generous portions, and a laid-back environment where everyone in the group can find something they enjoy.
… moreThe food selection is what you’d expect from Golden Corral — wide variety and something for everyone. From carved meats and fried chicken to pot roast, mashed potatoes, pizza, and a full salad bar, there’s no shortage of options. The steak station is a popular stop, and when cooked to order, it’s a highlight of the meal. The dessert bar, especially the chocolate fountain and soft-serve ice cream, is always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Food freshness can vary depending on timing, but trays are typically refilled quickly. The restaurant maintains a casual, no-frills atmosphere focused on value and variety rather than upscale dining. Pricing is reasonable considering the all-you-can-eat format.
Overall, Golden Corral on Spencer in Pasadena is a reliable choice when you’re looking for hearty comfort food, generous portions, and a laid-back environment where everyone in the group can find something they enjoy.
LaLainya Johnson
First, they TOLD me the strawberry lemonade was sweet, so I bought it but couldn’t drink it. Since I paid $3.75 for it, separate from the buffet, so to be told if I want to take it with me i have to pay an extra $1.25 for a to go cup?! Not ALLOWED to pour it in my own empty cup. Unacceptable. Food on the buffet was okay but not even warm except items just put out. The Dessert part was disgusting (I will post pictures) the ice dessert was pure liquid slosh that they told me I could NOT have a cup for and if I wanted it I could drink it from a bowl. Puddings were liquid goo. I fully expect to end up with food poisoning. Servers were great, the only positive part of the experience. The MANAGER was extremely RUDE and did NOT have ANY desire to improve my experience. She actually said she didn’t CARE what i wrote about my awful experience. Personally, I would fire an employee who represented MY company in that way. Guess Golden Corral doesn’t care if their managers provide decent customer service as long as they get your money!
Update 6/20/25 they reached out to me after reading my review…though they did not care enough to reach out when I submitted a review directly to them where no one else could see it. Apparently my review is not detailed enough and they want me to tell them more about my horrid experience. Because what I already told them wasn’t bad enough I guess? I did, but I am not holding my breath that anything will be done…or improved…we shall see, will update
… moreUpdate 6/20/25 they reached out to me after reading my review…though they did not care enough to reach out when I submitted a review directly to them where no one else could see it. Apparently my review is not detailed enough and they want me to tell them more about my horrid experience. Because what I already told them wasn’t bad enough I guess? I did, but I am not holding my breath that anything will be done…or improved…we shall see, will update
thomas byrum
This sign was hanging and is still hanging on the front of building facing Spencer hwy We decided why not sounds like a good deal right? WRONG. We go on in and get to check out and they say nope it’s only for Saturday. Clearly if you see the picture below it says Saturday and Sunday. So at this point I go outside take picture to show manager and when I get back in the HORRIBLE MANAGER says if you don’t like it then leave I had already paid so we grabbed our trays to go sit and she follows us with her awful attitude and sarcastic comments trying to cause a scene. Unfortunately we will never go back and that is where we have celebrated a lot of holidays and special occasions in the past. I hope this was helpful
… moreJarrod Milstead
This has been our best Golden Corral experience in Houston. We looked at ratings from North to South Houston as we returned from OB visit. The buffet was kept filled and the food was flavored well. I don’t normally eat desert but I took a chance with the bread pudding and believe me it was worth it! There is also an Icee machine with directions for building specialized deserts. I don’t normally give 5 stars for buffets but I wouldn’t have changed anything about the visit. We will return!
… moreRaya Owens
The service and atmosphere were good. The food was hit and miss. Some items were good some were not. The beans, greens, fried chicken, jalapeño cirnbread and rolls were good. The pot roast was dry, buns for hot dogs were hard. The icee was runny not frozen. The tea was not good (it tasted like sludge and water). The coke was watered down and syrupy (no carbonation).
… moreLuis Arambula
Great place but they need to wash the dishes better!! My coffee mug had some lipstick all over !!!!
… moreS S
They had no to go cups no breakfast options other then waffles and said the waffle machine wasn’t working properly.
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