Golden Corral Questions and Answers

Weekday lunch runs $11.99 to $13.99 per adult, weekday dinner $16.99 to $18.49 and weekend dinner $17.99 to $19.99. Seniors 60 and over pay $1 to $2 less at every meal. Full tables sit on the buffet prices page.

The Endless Buffet carries more than 150 choices at dinner across 27 stations, and our database tracks 1269 distinct dishes with calories. Expect carved sirloin, fried chicken, pot roast, a full salad bar, soups, pizza, pasta and the dessert bar.

Yes, mostly on weekends. Our hours data shows 329 of 332 locations opening early on Saturday and 327 on Friday, usually from 7:30 or 8 AM. Breakfast runs $12.99 to $14.49 per adult. See the breakfast menu.

At 4:00 PM at nearly every location, Monday through Friday. Weekends run dinner pricing all day. Arrive before 4 PM on a weekday and you keep the lunch rate for the whole visit.

Yes. The To Go menu carries 64 items with fixed prices from $0.25, including individual meals, family meals for four to six and catering trays. Browse the full menu with prices.

Children 3 and under eat free with a paying adult. Ages 4 to 8 pay about $8.49 to $9.99 and ages 9 to 12 about $9.49 to $11.49 depending on the meal. The adult rate starts at age 13.

Usually not. Fountain drinks run $3.29 to $3.99 for adults and $1.99 to $2.49 for kids, with free refills. A few locations fold a drink into the breakfast rate.

Weekday lunch between 11 AM and 4 PM at $11.99 to $13.99 per adult. Add the senior rate if you qualify, bring children under 4 who eat free, and check the current specials before the visit.

Yes, and it is included in the dinner price rather than sold separately. Carved USDA sirloin runs at the carving station after 4 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends.

Catering trays start around $2.49 for smaller items and run past $75 for large trays, with most orders landing at $12 to $16 per guest. Cost out an exact order on the catering calculator.

Our data covers 332 operating restaurants across 40 states and 318 cities. Texas leads with 48, followed by Florida with 30 and North Carolina with 26. Find yours in the store locator.

The dominant schedule is 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday, with earlier openings Friday and Saturday for breakfast. Hours vary by location; the hours page carries the full week and holiday table.

Yes, and it is the busiest day of the year for the chain. Expect roughly 11 AM to 7 PM with a holiday buffet that adds turkey, ham and stuffing to the regular line.

Most locations close on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve stays open with reduced hours, typically about 9 AM to 6 PM, and regular hours resume on December 26.

Yes. Every restaurant is franchisee operated and sets its own schedule, which is why our hours data across 332 locations shows several distinct patterns. Your city page carries the exact hours for each nearby store.

Use the store locator to search by city or state. Every city page lists each restaurant with its address, today's hours, phone number and directions.

Our nutrition calculator holds 1269 dishes with calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium and sugar. Build a plate and it totals everything against a 2,000 calorie day.

The salad bar, steamed vegetables, grilled proteins and fruit station carry a full meal well under 600 calories. Sodium matters more than calories at a buffet, so pair a salty entree with unseasoned vegetables and water.

The salad bar, steamed vegetables, fruit, baked potatoes and rice dishes cover most vegetarian needs and several are naturally vegan. Some dishes use butter or animal stock, so confirm preparation with your server.

Yes, and our database attaches allergen data to hundreds of dishes. Common allergens on the line are wheat, milk, egg and soy. Buffet service carries cross contact risk, so speak to the manager on duty for a severe allergy.

A protein, two sides and a roll usually lands between 700 and 1,100 calories. Add dessert and a fountain drink and most plates cross 1,500. The calculator gives the exact number for your combination.

Order at order.goldencorral.com or in the Golden Corral app, where 291 locations accept To Go orders with pickup times. Delivery runs through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub where available. See the delivery page.

Yes, Golden Corral Rewards is free and delivers monthly offers for dine in and To Go plus a welcome offer at signup. Setup takes about two minutes in the app.

Printable coupons are largely gone. Discounts come through the Rewards app, the email club, and standing senior, kids and military offers. The coupons page lists every route that works.

Cash, all major cards, Apple Pay and Golden Corral gift cards at the register. Gift cards carry no fees or expiration date, and details sit on the gift card page.

Not for regular dining, since seating is first come first served. Large parties and group events are arranged directly with the restaurant, and catering orders are booked 24 to 48 hours ahead.