There is a buffet in Florida where people line up outside before the doors even open, and once you catch a whiff of what is cooking inside, you will completely understand why. This is not a chain restaurant serving reheated trays of bland food.
Every dish here tastes like it came straight from a Southern grandmother’s kitchen, seasoned with care and cooked with real technique. With a 4.6-star rating from nearly 10,000 reviews, this all-you-can-eat spot has built a loyal following that keeps growing year after year.
From fried chicken to fresh-baked rolls, from collard greens to peach cobbler, the spread is wide and the quality is consistent. Keep reading to find out exactly what makes this Riverview buffet one of the most talked-about Southern comfort food destinations in the entire state of Florida.
A Southern Institution With Deep Roots
Fred’s Market Restaurant has been feeding families since 1998, and its story starts at the State Farmer’s Market in Plant City, Florida, where its original location was built on a tradition of Southern hospitality…