Alabama serves up some of the best all-you-can-eat buffets in the South, where hungry diners can pile their plates high with everything from crispy fried chicken to fresh seafood. I’ve noticed that folks regularly drive hours just to visit these beloved spots.
Whether you’re craving Southern comfort food or want to sample international flavors, these buffets deliver incredible variety and value that keep people coming back for more.
1. Nelson’s Barnyard Buffet – Saraland
Over 40 different dishes await you at this legendary spot on Highway 43 South. Your plate can overflow with golden fried chicken, tender pot roast, creamy mac and cheese, and sweet candied yams that taste like grandma’s recipe.
Weekend breakfast brings crowds who line up early for biscuits and gravy. The seafood selection includes perfectly seasoned fish that locals rave about constantly.
2. Chow’s Country Buffet – Tuscaloosa
Imagine combining Southern soul food with Asian flavors all under one roof. That’s exactly what you’ll discover at this Skyland Boulevard gem where crispy fried catfish sits alongside savory teriyaki chicken and fresh lo mein…