Seaside Buffet

Name: Seaside Buffet
Address: 8998 Miramar Rd, San Diego, California, 92126, US
Telephone: (858) 566-1888
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.6

$$ • Chinese, Seafood, Buffet

Hours:
8998 Miramar Rd, San Diego
(858) 566-1888

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About Seaside Buffet

Seaside Buffet offers a fine dining experience with a variety of food options including fish, shrimp, clams, chicken, beef, and a create-your-own stir fry and sushi station. The restaurant also features a grill where guests can pick their ingredients for stir-frying, along with a large selection of dessert options such as pastries, self-scoop ice cream, and a unique Reese's chocolate fountain for dipping fruit. The restaurant has elegant decorations with crystal beaded chandeliers and many food bars, including salad, noodles, and a soup station.

While the service is generally good, providing fresh and hot food, some guests have noted that the buffet is not always replenished adequately, and some food items can be a little old. The salad bar has been described as a sorry sight with not enough choices, and the self-scoop ice cream tasted freezer burned. Prices have increased slightly, making it a bit pricey for dinner, but it remains a notable buffet with many options to explore, such as creamy steam mussels, ribeye, crab legs, and unique offerings like chicken feet and fried crabs. Some diners feel that the food quality does not always match the price, and some items like seafood can be “off.” However, other guests have found the food surprisingly good and the service excellent, especially when the food is being renewed regularly on busier days. Overall, Seaside Buffet is a good choice for those seeking a variety of dishes in a nice setting.