Buffet City
Pizza Buffets in Sarasota, Florida
4.4 (1,275)
| Category | Pizza Buffets · Asian restaurant, Sushi restaurant |
|---|---|
| Address | Palm Plaza, 4458 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| Area | Sarasota, Florida |
| Phone | (941) 342-6818 |
| Google rating | 4.4 (1,275) |
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
About Buffet City
Sushi, Hibachi, American, Chinese, Seafood, and more! All-You-Can-Eat FREE Drinks for Seniors 62+ on weekdays (excludes alcohol and holidays)
Buffet City is a pizza buffet in Sarasota, Florida. It is listed at Palm Plaza, 4458 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233, which places it among the local businesses of Sarasota that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as asian restaurant, sushi restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.
In Sarasota, the busiest hours are Friday and Saturday evenings and any night with a big game, when quoted delivery times can stretch past an hour; ordering before 5 p.m. or picking up yourself avoids the wait. Delivery radiuses are small, often two to five miles, and a minimum order plus a delivery fee is normal, with a tip of a few dollars for the driver on top. Lunch specials such as two slices and a drink, or a personal pie, are the cheapest way to eat at most shops across Florida on weekdays. Toppings are priced per item and half-and-half pies are usually free to request. Gluten-free crusts and vegan cheese are increasingly common but often cost a few dollars extra, and cross-contact in a shared oven is standard unless the shop says otherwise.
The business lists hours on 2 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 11 AM–9:30 PM. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Buffet City at (941) 342-6818; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, facebook.com.
Customers rate it 4.4 out of 5 on Google across 1,275 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded pizza buffets in Sarasota.
Sarasota is in Florida, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. Getting around Sarasota is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Florida's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Rich McCafferty 2 months ago
We were looking forward to eating here, but unfortunately we never got the chance. We had a party of 9 and were told there would be a wait. That was understandable. However, after waiting about 15 minutes, another party of 8 that also didn’t have a reservation was allowed to come in and be seated before us. That was frustrating and made it feel like we had simply been overlooked. Later, the host asked if we wanted to be seated in two booths. I explained that two booths weren’t practical for 9 people, but we would gladly take three booths—even if they weren’t together. He insisted that nine people could fit into two booths and kept trying to convince us instead of listening to what we were saying. After waiting another 20 minutes, my wife was understandably frustrated. I asked again if we could be seated in three separate booths anywhere in the restaurant, but was told no. What made the situation even more confusing was that there were multiple booths with only one or two people sitting in them, and several booths appeared to be open. The host said he wanted to keep our party with one server, but that wasn’t something we had requested or cared about. We simply wanted to eat. We
FRANCISCO TABARES 2 months ago
I really liked this restaurant. It has a wide variety of food. It is very clean, and the service is good.
Meng Yin 3 months ago
Can’t beat a buffet with sashimi and raw oysters for $22.99. Sashimi includes salmon, tuna, white tuna and seared tuna. There are also bbq eel negiri, fresh stone crab and mussels. Interior decoration is well above most Chinese buffets and the restrooms are clean and well-lit. Great location.
D. Kai Nashoba 3 months ago
I went on a Sunday night around 7. No wait which was nice. I was excited cuz where I live there's no unagi on buffet. Unagi tray was empty, the sushi guy just kept looking at us like we (me and some rando) were bothering him. I finally asked if he was gonna bring more eel out so he did. The sushi was good. Eel was great, Godzilla roll was good too. City roll smothered in K-rab not so much, weird consistency. Some other roll that sat in between was bland. Hot and Sour soup was just ok. Didn't see any green mussels so I put crayfish, shrimp and clams in my fried rice. Nothing special. The calamari was very good. Egg rolls were fine. Since I was there on a weekend my dinner price got elevated ($20 reg to $23 weekend) so the round people could have all-you-can-swallow crab legs. I had none. The staff were very good. Restaurant was clean. The food was average at best. Drink was $3.
Tamie Liebnau 7 months ago
Food was fresh and hot NEVER sitting for long periods of time drying out. it was very well kept it was very clean. When first approaching the restaurant from outside parking lot was not too impressive but after we went inside it was very much to our surprise very good food. Chinese buffets for some reason have a tendency to get bad reputations but I would highly recommend this place. Great for families they also provide a separate room if you have a large group. They also have an Hibachi Grill if you're not into Buffet
Frequently asked questions
Where is Buffet City located?
Buffet City is at Palm Plaza, 4458 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233, in Sarasota, Florida. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Buffet City?
Buffet City is listed as a pizza buffet and is also tagged on Google as asian restaurant, sushi restaurant.
What are the hours of Buffet City?
Published hours are Monday: 11 AM–9:30 PM; Tuesday: 11 AM–9:30 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
What is the phone number of Buffet City?
You can call Buffet City at (941) 342-6818.
How is Buffet City rated on Google?
Buffet City has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 1,275 reviews.
Does Buffet City have a website?
Yes, the website of Buffet City is facebook.com (linked on this page).
Are there other pizza buffets near Buffet City?
Yes. Sarasota also has Super Buffet (Chinese) among others; see the full list of pizza buffets in Sarasota at the bottom of this page.
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