Golden Corral Prices 2026
Most adults pay about $11.99 to $13.99 for the lunch buffet and $16.99 to $18.49 at dinner, with weekend dinner reaching $19.99 at some locations. Seniors aged 60 and over pay $1 to $2 less at every meal, and children under 3 eat free with a paying adult. Golden Corral is franchised, so each restaurant sets its own prices and hours — everything below is the range we see most often across locations.
Golden Corral Prices 2026: Quick Overview by Age Group
For detailed pricing by meal and age group, see the full breakdown below.
Golden Corral Meal Hours: Quick Overview
These are general serving hours. For exact times by location and day, see the detailed schedule below
How Much Is Golden Corral per Person?
Golden Corral usually charges adults based on the meal time you choose. Breakfast costs less, while lunch and dinner come at a higher price due to more menu options. On average, adults pay more during dinner hours and weekends, when premium items and full buffet selections are available. Prices may vary by location, day, and time, so checking adult rates before visiting helps you plan your meal and budget with confidence.
Golden Corral Prices 2026 at a Glance
One summary table for the whole buffet. Golden Corral is franchised, so each restaurant sets its own prices — these are the ranges we see most often across locations. Confirm with your store before you travel.
| Meal | Adult | Senior 60+ | Kids 4–8 | Kids 9–12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (weekends) | $12.99 – $14.49 | $11.99 – $13.49 | $8.49 – $8.99 | $9.49 – $9.99 |
| Lunch | $11.99 – $14.99 | $10.99 – $12.49 | $8.49 – $8.99 | $9.49 – $9.99 |
| Dinner | $16.99 – $19.99 | $15.49 – $17.99 | $10.49 – $11.49 | $11.49 – $12.49 |
For the full breakdown by day, meal and age group, see Golden Corral buffet prices. You can also go straight to senior pricing and the early bird special, kids prices by age, to-go prices, or pricing for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Golden Corral Hours
Below is a quick overview of Golden Corral breakfast hours, lunch hours, and dinner hours. These timings show the general serving schedule for each meal. Exact hours can change by location and day, so it’s always best to confirm with your nearest Golden Corral before visiting. Major holidays run on a separate schedule, which we track on our Golden Corral holiday hours page.
Golden Corral Breakfast Hours
Breakfast is a weekend-only service at the large majority of locations, running roughly 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday, with some high-traffic locations also opening early on Friday. Most restaurants do not open until 10:30 AM Monday to Thursday, so there is no weekday breakfast at those stores. Full detail by day is on the breakfast hours page.
Golden Corral Lunch Hours
Lunch runs 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Saturday. On Sundays many locations go straight from breakfast into dinner service and pricing, so the lunch window can disappear entirely. Full detail by day is on the lunch hours page.
Golden Corral Dinner Hours
Dinner starts at 4:00 PM and runs to about 9:00 PM Monday to Saturday, stretching to 10:00 PM Friday through Sunday at busier locations. Dinner pricing begins the moment lunch ends, not at a later hour. Full detail by day is on the dinner hours page.
How to check Golden Corral hours today
Step 1: Use the official locator
Step 2: Open the location detail page
Step 3: If you still feel unsure, call the store
Here is what each service covers. Breakfast leans on morning classics, lunch opens up the hot entree line, and dinner adds the carving station and premium seafood. Item lists change by location and by day, so each summary below links through to the full menu page for that meal.
Breakfast Menu
Breakfast is a weekend service at the large majority of locations and is built around a made-to-order omelet station, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, corned beef hash and skillet hash browns. A griddle section runs pancakes, blueberry pancakes, French toast, waffles, cinnamon rolls and buttermilk biscuits. The cold side covers cereals, yogurt, donuts, fresh fruit and juices, and the dessert counter and soft serve are open from the moment the doors do. See the full Golden Corral breakfast menu for every station and item.
Lunch Menu
Lunch is where the hot entree line opens up: a steakburger bar, Bourbon Street chicken, awesome pot roast, meatloaf, fried chicken, fried and baked fish, pizza and a rotating Manager’s Choice pork dish. Sides run from mashed potatoes and gravy through mac and cheese, Italian pasta bake, Mexican rice and a baked potato bar with toppings. The salad bar, soup of the day and the full dessert counter are available throughout. See the full Golden Corral lunch menu for the complete list.
Dinner Menu
Dinner keeps everything served at lunch and adds the items most people come for: the carving station with bone-in turkey, the signature sirloin steak and Golden Delicious shrimp. Sides gain cinnamon apples, and the salad bar and dessert counter stay open with cobbler, bread pudding, soft serve and the chocolate-dipped skewers. That extra premium line is why dinner costs roughly five to six dollars more than lunch. See the full Golden Corral dinner menu for the complete list.
Golden Corral also publishes a printable menu PDF with full calorie counts for every station.
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Frequently Asked Question
Still have a question? Our full Golden Corral FAQ covers pricing, hours, menus and discounts in one place, and the Golden Corral blog has our latest guides on coupons, buffet hacks and value comparisons.