In America, the buffet holds a special place among restaurants. Because Americans are always hungry for a good deal, nothing compares to indulging in an all-you-can-eat (AYCE) smorgasbord. Best of all, these days, buffets are more of a gourmet experience than in decades past. Rather than settling for so-so dishes that have been left out for hours, diners can grab decadent items like sushi, crab legs, and prime rib.
As an Atlanta local, I’ve been to quite a few buffets in the greater metro area, and almost all of them have been stellar. However, to keep things brisk, I’m going to narrow my recommendations to the top five. Also, I’m sticking to the immediate Atlanta metro area, not other parts of Georgia. For example, Savannah’s most iconic restaurant, with lines out the door, is a delicious buffet, but it’s too far for this particular list.
When curating and ranking this list, I put each spot in the order I would recommend them to someone visiting Atlanta and looking for a great meal. I also tried to avoid places that were too similar — while I could have listed five sushi spots, I wanted to highlight different types of cuisine. While we’ve used online reviews to rank buffets in the past (like these mouth-watering spots in Las Vegas), this ranking is based on personal experience, although they are all well-reviewed. I hope your stomach is empty and your wallet is full, as we’re about to dive in!
Gohan A.Y.C.E. Buffet – Duluth
Before I walked into Gohan A.Y.C.E. Buffet, I thought I had seen it all. I’ve been to places that offer lobster tails, prime rib, and endless crab claws, but Gohan showed me that there’s always a higher level of buffet excellence. What’s also important to note is that there is another Gohan in Snellville (which I’ve also been to), but that pales in comparison to this location, which is in a charming city just outside Atlanta with cool shops and eateries, Duluth…