Golden Corral Dinner Menu

Q: What food is available on the Golden Corral dinner menu?

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.

Q: Are menu items the same at all locations?

No. Golden Corral states that menu items vary by location, day, and time . Each restaurant is locally operated, so offerings can differ.

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Golden Corral dinner usually includes fried chicken, pot roast, meatloaf, baked and fried fish, shrimp at select locations, a carving station, vegetables, salad bar, soup, baked potatoes, yeast rolls, and full dessert access. Dinner offers the most variety but costs more than lunch. Items vary by location.

From home-style favorites like Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, and Pot Roast to our Signature Sirloin Steaks, there is always a bounty of fresh, delicious choices to enjoy around the dinner table.

Our tender, juicy USDA Signature Sirloin Steaks are cooked to order every night of the week. Enjoy a perfectly grilled steak, just how you like it, along with all the salads, sides and buffet favorites you love at Golden Corral. Monday – Friday after 4pm; hours vary on weekends.

Hot Dinner Favorites

Golden Delicious Shrimp
Carving Station
Carved Bone-in Turkey
Signature Sirloin Steak
Bourbon Street Chicken
Awesome Pot Roast
Meatloaf
Fried Chicken
Fried Fish
Baked Fish
Manager’s Choice:
Featured Pork Entree
Pot Pie or Chicken & Noodle Dumplings
Pizzas

Hot Dinner Sides

Broccoli
Carrots
Green Beans
Brussels Sprouts
Corn
Cabbage
Beans
Mashed Potatoes + Gravy
Scalloped Potatoes
Homestyle Stuffing
Sweet Corn Pudding
Cinnamon Apple

Rice
Mexican Rice
Taquitos or Tamales
Refried Beans
Macaroni + Cheese
Italian Pasta Bake
Fried Ravioli
Soup of the Day
Baked Potato Bar with Toppings
Yeast Rolls with Honey Butter

Salad Bar + Dressings

Manger’s Choice of daily featured prepared salads including Seafood Salad.
Plus a Variety of:
Fresh Veggies
Fresh Fruits
Meats
Cheeses
Crackers
Dressings
Additional Toppings

Desserts

Carrot Cake
Assorted Cupcakes
Assorted Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Coconut Macaroons
Pumpkin Pie
Fruit Cobbler
Fudge Brownies
Banana Pudding
Bread Pudding
Cotton Candy
Sugar-Free Options
Manager’s Choice daily featured cakes & pies

Hand-Dipped Ice Cream (select locations)
Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream
Soft Serve Chocolate Ice Cream
Ice Cream Cones
Hot Fudge
Strawberry Topping
Assorted Candy Toppings
Chocolate-dipped Fresh Strawberry Skewers
Chocolate-dipped Rice Krispies Treat Skewers
Chocolate-dipped Marshmallow Skewers

What’s Served at Dinner and How to Choose

Golden Corral dinner is the largest and most complete buffet of the day. It includes all lunch items plus premium dishes that are not always available earlier. Dinner costs more than lunch, but it also offers more variety, heavier proteins, and the carving station at many locations.

Golden Corral states that menu items, availability, and hours vary by location and franchise. Always confirm details with your local restaurant.

What time is dinner served?

Dinner starts when lunch ends and runs through the evening.

Typical dinner timing

Starts around 4:00 PM
Ends around 8:00–9:00 PM

Exact hours depend on the location, weekday, and weekend traffic.
Golden Corral advises guests to check local hours before visiting.

Main dinner stations you will see

Golden Corral dinner adds premium stations to the lunch setup.

1) Dinner hot entrees

These are the core dinner proteins.

Common dinner entrees include:

Fried chicken
Awesome Pot Roast
Meatloaf
Baked fish
Fried fish
Bourbon Street Chicken
Manager’s Choice featured entrée

These items appear in Golden Corral’s standard dinner buffet categories and rotate by day.

Best choice: Pick one main protein first.

2) Carving station (dinner only at many locations)

Dinner often includes a carving station, which may feature:

Carved beef
Turkey
Ham

Availability depends on the restaurant and day.
This station is one of the main reasons dinner costs more than lunch.

3) Seafood and shrimp options

Some locations add:

Golden Delicious Shrimp
Other seafood items

These are usually limited to dinner and may be offered on specific days.
Not all restaurants serve shrimp every night.

4) Dinner sides

Dinner sides are similar to lunch but often fuller.

Common sides include:

Broccoli
Green beans
Carrots
Corn
Cabbage
Mashed potatoes with gravy
Scalloped potatoes
Rice or Mexican rice
Macaroni and cheese

Vegetables balance heavier proteins.
Starches add comfort.

5) Soup and baked potato bar

Dinner usually includes:

Soup of the day
Baked potatoes with toppings

This station works well if you want warmth without heavy sauces.

6) Salad bar

The salad bar remains fully open at dinner.

It includes:

Fresh greens
Vegetables
Fruits
Meats and cheeses
Prepared salads
Dressings and toppings

Golden Corral lists the salad bar as a core buffet feature.

Golden Corral Dinner Menu Overview

Station	Items you can expect
Hot entrees	Fried chicken, pot roast, meatloaf, fish
Carving station	Beef, turkey, or ham (select locations)
Seafood	Shrimp and seafood (select nights)
Hot sides	Vegetables, potatoes, rice, mac & cheese
Soup & potato	Soup of the day, baked potatoes
Salad bar	Greens, toppings, fruits, meats
Bread	Yeast rolls with honey butter
Desserts	Cakes, cookies, pudding, soft serve

Menu items vary by location and day.

Bread and rolls at dinner

Golden Corral’s yeast rolls with honey butter are served all day, including dinner.

They are popular and filling.

Smart move: Take one roll early. Take another only if you still want it later.

Desserts at dinner

Dinner includes full dessert access.

Common options:

Cakes and pies
Cookies and brownies
Banana pudding
Bread pudding
Soft serve ice cream

Desserts rotate daily and seasonally.

Calories and dinner choices

Golden Corral publishes an official nutrition PDF that lists calories and serving sizes for many dinner items.

Examples include:

Fried chicken with listed serving size
Pot roast listed per half-cup
Macaroni and cheese with portion guidance

Key rule: Sauces, gravy, and desserts add calories fast.

Three dinner plates that work

Plate 1: Balanced dinner

One protein
Two vegetables
One roll

Plate 2: Premium dinner

Carving station meat or shrimp
One vegetable
One starch

Plate 3: Lighter dinner

Large salad with protein
Soup or fruit

These plates help most guests enjoy dinner without feeling heavy.

Common dinner mistakes

Starting with bread
It fills you before you reach premium items.

Taking too many proteins at once
This limits variety and enjoyment.

Skipping vegetables
Vegetables help balance heavier dinner foods.

FAQs

Yes. Dinner costs more because it includes premium items and the carving station.

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.

No. Golden Corral states that menu items vary by location, day, and time. Each restaurant is locally operated, so offerings can differ.

Yes. Golden Corral serves steak. Steak service usually appears during dinner and may vary by day.

Final takeaway

Golden Corral dinner offers the most variety and premium items of any meal period. It costs more than lunch but includes carving station meats, seafood at select locations, full sides, and desserts. The best dinner experience comes from starting with premium proteins, adding vegetables, and saving sweets for last. Always confirm hours and menu details with your local Golden Corral.