Omg..the southern menu here everything is delicious. My first time was March 20. I wanted some good veggies but got more than I expected. The food here is beyond delicious. And it is buffet. ????
Food, tea and service are good but customers are very unruly and noisy. Dining rooms are poorly airconditioned and unbearably hot in warm weather. Don't recommend dine-in. Get takeout and get in and out as fast as possible!Parking: Parking lot and building are poorly maintained.
Favorite place to take my crew for a good hearty lunch. Very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fried Chicken, Pulled Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Corn on the Cob and Lima Beans, Beef Stew, Potato Salad, Banana Pudding
Timothy Hillian
Carolina Buffet is a country cooking paradise where everyone can enjoy a great meal. As soon as you walk in, you'll be met with friendly faces and the delicious smell of home-cooked food. The buffet is truly amazing, with a wide range of classic Southern comfort foods as well as tasty dishes from around the world. There is food for everyone, whether you want fried chicken, BBQ ribs, or fresh fish. The food is always hot, fresh, and given with a smile. It's a great place to get together with family and friends because it's cozy and the staff is helpful. Carolina Buffet is the place to go for a hearty meal that makes you feel like you're at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandria E.
If y'all want to know how REAL Southern food taste like when it is cooked right - this is the place. I have never been to a southern food restaurant that tastes just the way I would cook it at home. You can tell they do not shy on those extra ingredients (sometimes more expensive) like butter , cheese, spices that add more flavor. This place also has the best Mac n Cheese ever served in a restaurant ever ! You have to bring your appetite to get ready for this buffet but they do sell plates by the pound at a very reasonable price.
Msladysc B Moore
The food is so good! Especially pork chop Tuesday.
Terrific food and service. The fried chicken is outstanding. Can't beat the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Corn on the Cob and Lima Beans, Potato Salad, Baked Chicken, Strawberry Shortcake
To be honest it was late when I pulled in the parking lot and I almost pulled right back out. That would have been a very bad mistake. Fantastic food fantastic service great price. Hope to have a reason to come to Columbia again just so I can eat here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Slash Rice and Tomatoes, Banana Pudding
Frances Howard
I recently tried Carolina Buffet in West Columbia and it's now my go-to spot for authentic Southern comfort food. The fried chicken was a standout, crispy on the outside and juicy inside, and the buffet-style dining allowed me to savor a variety of mouthwatering dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Veggie Platter, Roast Beef and Mac N Cheese
Johnny Ratliff
Great food and great people!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Banana Pudding
Tammie Thompson
I just love this place, my hubby and I eat there almost every Thursday that I am off! Customer service is the best I have seen since Covid and the food is the delicious . Gotta love that southern home cooking!
Omg..the southern menu here everything is delicious. My first time was March 20. I wanted some good veggies but got more than I expected. The food here is beyond delicious. And it is buffet. ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad, Strawberry Shortcake
Food, tea and service are good but customers are very unruly and noisy. Dining rooms are poorly airconditioned and unbearably hot in warm weather. Don't recommend dine-in. Get takeout and get in and out as fast as possible!Parking: Parking lot and building are poorly maintained.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Plate, Fried Chicken, BBQ Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Beef Stew, Banana Pudding, Fried Squash, Meatloaf, Catfish Nuggets
Favorite place to take my crew for a good hearty lunch. Very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fried Chicken, Pulled Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Corn on the Cob and Lima Beans, Beef Stew, Potato Salad, Banana Pudding
Carolina Buffet is a country cooking paradise where everyone can enjoy a great meal. As soon as you walk in, you'll be met with friendly faces and the delicious smell of home-cooked food. The buffet is truly amazing, with a wide range of classic Southern comfort foods as well as tasty dishes from around the world. There is food for everyone, whether you want fried chicken, BBQ ribs, or fresh fish. The food is always hot, fresh, and given with a smile. It's a great place to get together with family and friends because it's cozy and the staff is helpful. Carolina Buffet is the place to go for a hearty meal that makes you feel like you're at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If y'all want to know how REAL Southern food taste like when it is cooked right - this is the place. I have never been to a southern food restaurant that tastes just the way I would cook it at home. You can tell they do not shy on those extra ingredients (sometimes more expensive) like butter , cheese, spices that add more flavor. This place also has the best Mac n Cheese ever served in a restaurant ever ! You have to bring your appetite to get ready for this buffet but they do sell plates by the pound at a very reasonable price.
The food is so good! Especially pork chop Tuesday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Banana Pudding
I love this place and my babygirl loves it as well she loves her bestie ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fried Chicken, BBQ Pork, Pulled Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad, Banana Pudding, Fried Squash, Baked Chicken, Strawberry Shortcake, Meatloaf, Catfish Nuggets, Fried Catfish
Southern buffet. Very friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, BBQ Pork, Pulled Pork, Mac & Cheese, Banana Pudding, Strawberry Shortcake, Catfish Nuggets
Terrific food and service. The fried chicken is outstanding. Can't beat the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Corn on the Cob and Lima Beans, Potato Salad, Baked Chicken, Strawberry Shortcake
Priced high but
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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To be honest it was late when I pulled in the parking lot and I almost pulled right back out. That would have been a very bad mistake. Fantastic food fantastic service great price. Hope to have a reason to come to Columbia again just so I can eat here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Slash Rice and Tomatoes, Banana Pudding
I recently tried Carolina Buffet in West Columbia and it's now my go-to spot for authentic Southern comfort food. The fried chicken was a standout, crispy on the outside and juicy inside, and the buffet-style dining allowed me to savor a variety of mouthwatering dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Veggie Platter, Roast Beef and Mac N Cheese
Great food and great people!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Banana Pudding
I just love this place, my hubby and I eat there almost every Thursday that I am off! Customer service is the best I have seen since Covid and the food is the delicious . Gotta love that southern home cooking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Banana Pudding, Fried Squash
Good food. Great Value.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Slash Rice and Tomatoes, Banana Pudding, Fried Squash