Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Hours FAQ

Most Golden Corral locations open around 11:00 AM on weekdays. Locations that serve breakfast usually open around 7:00 AM

Golden Corral typically closes around 9:00 PM. Some busy locations stay open until 10:00 PM, especially on weekends.

Breakfast usually starts at 7:00 AM at locations that offer it. Breakfast service is most common on Saturday and Sunday.

Breakfast usually ends at 11:00 AM. After that, the restaurant switches to the lunch buffet.

Golden Corral stops serving breakfast once lunch begins, usually around 11:00 AM. Breakfast items are removed at that time.

Today’s breakfast hours depend on the location and the day of the week. In most cases:
Weekends: 7:00–11:00 AM
Weekdays: breakfast may not be served
Always check your local restaurant to confirm.

Lunch is usually served from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Lunch runs on weekdays and weekends at most locations.

Lunch typically starts at 11:00 AM, right after breakfast ends or when the restaurant opens on weekdays.

Dinner usually starts at 4:00 PM. This is when premium items like the carving station appear.

Dinner hours are usually 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. On weekends, dinner may run later.

No. Golden Corral does not serve breakfast all day. Breakfast ends before lunch begins, usually around 11:00 AM.

Yes. Weekend hours are often different. Common weekend changes include:

  • earlier opening times
  • breakfast service
  • later dinner closing

Most Golden Corral locations on Sunday:

  • open earlier
  • serve breakfast
  • run lunch and dinner as usual

Typical Sunday flow:

  • Breakfast: 7:00–11:00 AM
  • Lunch: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • Dinner: 4:00–9:00 PM

No. Golden Corral hours vary by location.
Each restaurant sets its own schedule based on demand and staffing.

The safest option is to:

  • check your local listing
  • or call the restaurant directly

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Hours FAQ