Golden Corral offers an all-you-can-eat buffet that includes hot entrees, vegetables, a full salad bar, bread, desserts, and ice cream. The exact items change by meal and location, but the buffet always includes multiple proteins, sides, and desserts. Golden Corral confirms that menu items vary by restaurant.
Golden Corral breakfast usually includes:
Scrambled eggs
Bacon and sausage
Pancakes and waffles
French toast
Biscuits and gravy
Breakfast casseroles
Hash browns
Fresh fruit
Yogurt and cereal
Made-to-order omelets at many locations
Breakfast availability depends on the location and day.
Lunch typically includes:
Fried chicken
Pot roast
Meatloaf
Baked or fried fish
Vegetables like green beans, carrots, and broccoli
Mashed potatoes with gravy
Rice and pasta dishes
Soup of the day
Full salad bar
Yeast rolls with honey butter
Desserts and soft-serve ice cream
Lunch costs less than dinner and still offers strong variety.
Dinner includes everything from lunch, plus premium items at many locations:
Carving station meats
Bourbon Street Chicken
Shrimp or seafood on select nights
Additional sides and rotating entrees
Dinner is the largest buffet of the day.
Yes. Golden Corral serves steak. Steak service usually appears during dinner and may vary by day.
Yes. Golden Corral is known for sirloin steak at dinner, but availability depends on the restaurant and day. Not every location serves sirloin every night.
No. Golden Corral does not regularly serve crab legs. Some locations may offer seafood promotions, but crab legs are not a standard buffet item.
No. Golden Corral no longer offers a chocolate fountain. This item was removed years ago and has not returned to the standard buffet.
Desserts usually include:
Cakes and pies
Cookies and brownies
Banana pudding
Bread pudding
Soft-serve vanilla and chocolate ice cream
Ice cream cones and toppings
Desserts rotate daily and seasonally.
Yes. Golden Corral offers many vegetarian choices, including:
Salad bar items
Vegetables
Rice and pasta dishes
Breads and desserts
Vegetarian items are clearly visible on the buffet
Golden Corral does not run a certified gluten-free kitchen, but it provides nutrition and allergen information. Guests can choose items with fewer gluten ingredients, such as vegetables, meats, and salads. Cross-contact is possible.
Yes. Golden Corral rotates menu items daily. Featured entrees, sides, and desserts can change based on the day and local preferences.
No. Golden Corral states that menu items vary by location, day, and time. Each restaurant is locally operated, so offerings can differ.
