Very attentive and detailed service. I liked the sampler arrangements cooked fresh to order. Food was absolutely delicious. Considerably reasonable fare for the quality. I recommend this buffet to all restaurant goers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Kownacki
I bought a discount certificate for this business. Their website, and in fact their own front door stated they were open Saturday 6-10PM for dinner buffet. Lights were out, nobody inside at 7:00 Saturday Feb 3. No sign on door, no answer on phone, NOTHING!! Left message for owners on their website, received ZERO response. Got refund for certificate, guess they don't want my money or future business!?
Dimitriy Schwartz
Total rip off. Way overpriced for what you get.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dr Pepper
Shara E.
We had a Local Flavor so we decided to check this place out. First, the decor isn't much to look at. We were seated and greeted by the owner. What a nice guy! He and his wife (or girlfriend, not sure) took such great care of us! To start, we had the Brazilian lemon-limeade. It was so good! It's not too sweet and it was very refreshing. You get a choice of chicken or beef soup with your meal. We both chose the beef soup and it was truly outstanding with big chunks of beef. I'd order a quart of that. It's not a Brazilian steak house like you imagine. The meal is broken down into courses that are sliced and served to you. The steak selections were very good. The only complaint I had about the steak was that the NY strip portion was very fatty. The fish selection that day was also very good. I am not sure if you can order more of any particular selection because I was stuffed by the time we got to the end. Be forewarned, the portions look small but they add up quick! I had mashed potatoes as a side and enjoyed the fact they were rustic, with nice chunks of potato and served with bacon and cheese. I think the thing I appreciated most was the owners approaching us after the meal and asking for feedback on how they could make the experience better. Great job! They are BYOB. They ARE OPEN on Saturdays so if Yelp still has them as closed on Saturday, it's wrong. We will definitely be back!
Trang Lai
Food was great and plentiful! The owner was our server as well! He was very nice and charismatic. It was definitely a dining experience, worth having.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Toby Floof
The sirloin was cold. There's no deserts that come with the buffet. The corn and macaroni salad relied too much on pepper for flavor. If you like fat get the ribeye because that's almost all it is. Its way too expensive for what they're giving you. The only reason I'm giving the service 5 starts is because the wait staff are so nice and kind and respectful. Also the cook and I assume the owner kept asking me how the food was over and over again as I was trying to leave I didn't like that at all. Absolutely disappointing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dr Pepper
Amy Coffeee
We went here for thanksgiving dinner and it was amazing ! The hospitality made us feel like we were at a friends house, while the quality of the food felt like we were at a 5 star restaurant. You can taste the quality and the time put into the food. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren D
Food was very good and the owner was very polite. He ensured my food was gluten-free and everything. Thank you! ?Dietary restrictions: He ensured food was gluten-free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: I Protein and I Side
Catelyn Marine
Love their BBQ brisket sandwich & mac
Atmosphere: 5
Adia Walker
Friendly and helpful staff, talented chef, great prices, and nice atmosphere. The honey chicken soup was fantastic.
The food was good it is all homemade and prepared fresh each and everyday. They make you feel like family. The ribeye was the best part of the experience and i will be back for more. It gives you the experience of fogo de chao brazilian steakhouse in the terms of "buffet". The owner was there himself working and even stopped by to say hello and introduce himself. The server was also very nice and attentative. We will be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
CALVIN WEARY
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Real Elite Buffet, and I must say, their top sirloin steak is truly outstanding. The flavor was exquisite, and each bite was incredibly tender. It's clear that they take great care in preparing their dishes. The top sirloin was a highlight of my dining experience, and I can't wait to return for more. If you're a fan of delicious, high-quality steak, don't miss out on this gem of a restaurant!"
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margaret Barajas
What a wonderful surprise addition to downtown fare. I plan to use this spot for business lunches. Their proteins: all the beefs, the chickens, the fish-- AMAZING. 4 star because they're still finding their groove. I would turn the lighting down just a touch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glenn Poch
Real Elite Buffet is anything but that. They are a total fraud. First off, the pictures on their website are nothing like the actual restaurant. Their website shows a high end place with multiple large containers and chafing dishes of food reminiscent of a casino buffet or even a Brazilian steakhouse. The actual restaurant had more of a look of a Chipotle. No buffet, no chafing dishes, and no one dining which should have been my first clue. For dinner, they appeared to have three options. A dinner salad which was pretty standard fare with an upcharge for adding chicken or steak. An a la carte option which had a daily price, and a "buffet." One member of my party got the salad option, another went with the a la carter option (rib eye steak and asparagus), and I went with the "buffet." Only it isn't really a buffet. It's an all you can eat which is ok except you are limited to your choices. You must order your sides and salad first. Now, they don't outright say it, but it is implied that you must finish these first before you can order more. Next, I was allowed to have chicken which tasted like grocery store rotisserie chicken. Then, I was allowed to have brisket and NY strip. Then, I was allowed flank steak. I assume I would have finally been allowed to have the ribeye and filet that I really wanted, but one problem. I was full, and I'm sure that was their plan all along. As far as the ribeye the third of my group had, their market price ended up being $42. It was a sizable steak, but not very well prepared. A chain steakhouse would have been half the price and twice as good. All the food was cafeteria grade. Not bad, but certainly not "elite." In fact, the only thing "elite" was the prices as the "buffet" was $34. With all that said, the waitress was very nice and helpful as were the other staff. Their hours are terrible as they are only open until 7:00 for dinner and closed on Saturdays. I hope for their sake I'm wrong, but I don't think this place will last much longer as the value given for the price is just not there. Don't waste your time or money here.
Very attentive and detailed service. I liked the sampler arrangements cooked fresh to order. Food was absolutely delicious. Considerably reasonable fare for the quality. I recommend this buffet to all restaurant goers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I bought a discount certificate for this business. Their website, and in fact their own front door stated they were open Saturday 6-10PM for dinner buffet. Lights were out, nobody inside at 7:00 Saturday Feb 3. No sign on door, no answer on phone, NOTHING!! Left message for owners on their website, received ZERO response. Got refund for certificate, guess they don't want my money or future business!?
Total rip off. Way overpriced for what you get.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dr Pepper
We had a Local Flavor so we decided to check this place out. First, the decor isn't much to look at. We were seated and greeted by the owner. What a nice guy! He and his wife (or girlfriend, not sure) took such great care of us! To start, we had the Brazilian lemon-limeade. It was so good! It's not too sweet and it was very refreshing. You get a choice of chicken or beef soup with your meal. We both chose the beef soup and it was truly outstanding with big chunks of beef. I'd order a quart of that. It's not a Brazilian steak house like you imagine. The meal is broken down into courses that are sliced and served to you. The steak selections were very good. The only complaint I had about the steak was that the NY strip portion was very fatty. The fish selection that day was also very good. I am not sure if you can order more of any particular selection because I was stuffed by the time we got to the end. Be forewarned, the portions look small but they add up quick! I had mashed potatoes as a side and enjoyed the fact they were rustic, with nice chunks of potato and served with bacon and cheese. I think the thing I appreciated most was the owners approaching us after the meal and asking for feedback on how they could make the experience better. Great job! They are BYOB. They ARE OPEN on Saturdays so if Yelp still has them as closed on Saturday, it's wrong. We will definitely be back!
Food was great and plentiful! The owner was our server as well! He was very nice and charismatic. It was definitely a dining experience, worth having.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sirloin was cold. There's no deserts that come with the buffet. The corn and macaroni salad relied too much on pepper for flavor. If you like fat get the ribeye because that's almost all it is. Its way too expensive for what they're giving you. The only reason I'm giving the service 5 starts is because the wait staff are so nice and kind and respectful. Also the cook and I assume the owner kept asking me how the food was over and over again as I was trying to leave I didn't like that at all. Absolutely disappointing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dr Pepper
We went here for thanksgiving dinner and it was amazing ! The hospitality made us feel like we were at a friends house, while the quality of the food felt like we were at a 5 star restaurant. You can taste the quality and the time put into the food. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was very good and the owner was very polite. He ensured my food was gluten-free and everything. Thank you! ?Dietary restrictions: He ensured food was gluten-free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: I Protein and I Side
Love their BBQ brisket sandwich & mac
Atmosphere: 5
Friendly and helpful staff, talented chef, great prices, and nice atmosphere. The honey chicken soup was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great experience and great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Salad
The food was good it is all homemade and prepared fresh each and everyday. They make you feel like family. The ribeye was the best part of the experience and i will be back for more. It gives you the experience of fogo de chao brazilian steakhouse in the terms of "buffet". The owner was there himself working and even stopped by to say hello and introduce himself. The server was also very nice and attentative. We will be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Real Elite Buffet, and I must say, their top sirloin steak is truly outstanding. The flavor was exquisite, and each bite was incredibly tender. It's clear that they take great care in preparing their dishes. The top sirloin was a highlight of my dining experience, and I can't wait to return for more. If you're a fan of delicious, high-quality steak, don't miss out on this gem of a restaurant!"
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a wonderful surprise addition to downtown fare. I plan to use this spot for business lunches. Their proteins: all the beefs, the chickens, the fish-- AMAZING. 4 star because they're still finding their groove. I would turn the lighting down just a touch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Real Elite Buffet is anything but that. They are a total fraud. First off, the pictures on their website are nothing like the actual restaurant. Their website shows a high end place with multiple large containers and chafing dishes of food reminiscent of a casino buffet or even a Brazilian steakhouse. The actual restaurant had more of a look of a Chipotle. No buffet, no chafing dishes, and no one dining which should have been my first clue. For dinner, they appeared to have three options. A dinner salad which was pretty standard fare with an upcharge for adding chicken or steak. An a la carte option which had a daily price, and a "buffet." One member of my party got the salad option, another went with the a la carter option (rib eye steak and asparagus), and I went with the "buffet." Only it isn't really a buffet. It's an all you can eat which is ok except you are limited to your choices. You must order your sides and salad first. Now, they don't outright say it, but it is implied that you must finish these first before you can order more. Next, I was allowed to have chicken which tasted like grocery store rotisserie chicken. Then, I was allowed to have brisket and NY strip. Then, I was allowed flank steak. I assume I would have finally been allowed to have the ribeye and filet that I really wanted, but one problem. I was full, and I'm sure that was their plan all along. As far as the ribeye the third of my group had, their market price ended up being $42. It was a sizable steak, but not very well prepared. A chain steakhouse would have been half the price and twice as good. All the food was cafeteria grade. Not bad, but certainly not "elite." In fact, the only thing "elite" was the prices as the "buffet" was $34. With all that said, the waitress was very nice and helpful as were the other staff. Their hours are terrible as they are only open until 7:00 for dinner and closed on Saturdays. I hope for their sake I'm wrong, but I don't think this place will last much longer as the value given for the price is just not there. Don't waste your time or money here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4