List of buffet restaurants

Buffet restaurants are a type of restaurant where customers serve themselves from a variety of dishes displayed on a buffet table. The concept originated in Sweden in the 16th century and has since spread worldwide. This article provides a list of notable buffet restaurants.

History

The buffet concept has its roots in brännvinsbord, a Swedish tradition where guests contributed dishes to a communal table. The modern buffet emerged in the mid-20th century in Las Vegas, Nevada, as hotels and casinos sought to keep gamblers within their premises.

Types of Buffet Restaurants

There are several types of buffet restaurants, including:

• All-you-can-eat restaurants, where customers pay a fixed price and can consume as much food as they wish.
• Cafeteria-style restaurants, where customers select dishes from a display and pay based on what they've chosen.
• Food courts, typically found in shopping malls, where multiple independent vendors sell food from a shared seating area.

List of Buffet Restaurants

• Golden Corral - An American family-style restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring a large all-you-can-eat buffet and grill.
• Hometown Buffet - Also known as Old Country Buffet, it's a buffet-style restaurant that serves a variety of options from salads to desserts.
• Sizzler - Known for their salad bar, hot appetizers, and dessert bar.
• Cicis - An American buffet restaurant chain specializing in pizza.
• Ponderosa Steakhouse and Bonanza Steakhouse - Offers a buffet for both breakfast and dinner with a variety of options.
• Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes - These restaurants offer a salad bar, bakery, soup and pasta, and dessert stations.

See Also

• List of restaurant chains
• List of casual dining restaurant chains
• List of fast food restaurant chains

References

This is a non-exhaustive food and drink related list.