Updated for 2026 · Complete Menu

Golden Corral Full Menu & Prices

Every entrée, combo, family meal, side, dessert and drink — with calories and estimated 2026 pricing. Golden Corral is famous for its all-you-can-eat buffet, but you can also order individual meals, family packs and to-go boxes from the à-la-carte menu below. Prices are estimates and vary by location.

There are really two menus at Golden Corral. The first is the legendary all-you-can-eat buffet — one flat per-person price gets you the hot bar, carving station, salad bar, bakery and the endless dessert bar (chocolate fountain included). The second is the à-la-carte and to-go menu shown on this page: individual plated meals, value combos, family-sized packs and fried chicken boxes you can order at the counter or take home.

The all-you-can-eat buffet includes every category you see below — steaks and carved meats, fried chicken, seafood on select nights, dozens of sides, plus the salad and dessert bars — for a single price. If you'd rather pay per plate or feed a crowd at home, the priced items here are the way to go. For per-person buffet pricing, see our 2026 buffet prices guide; for the morning menu, jump to breakfast.

Prices are 2026 estimates and vary by location. Golden Corral restaurants are individually operated, so exact pricing, calorie counts and item availability differ from one location to the next and change over time. Use these figures for planning; confirm the current menu at your local restaurant. This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Golden Corral.
On the all-you-can-eat buffet

150+ items across every station

A snapshot of the real buffet lineup — the exact spread rotates by day, season and location. The à-la-carte prices further down are separate; everything here is included in one buffet price.

🥩 Beef & carving

Sirloin steak, Prime Rib, Smoked Brisket, Slow-Smoked Sirloin, Pot Roast, Salisbury Steak, Meatloaf, Bourbon-style beef, Smokehouse boneless beef ribs, carved roast beef, Swedish & Italian meatballs, Steak fajitas, burgers & hot dogs.

🍗 Chicken & pork

Fried chicken, Bourbon Street chicken, rotisserie & baked chicken, chicken tenders, BBQ smoked pulled pork, ribs, ham, sausage, and daily Mexican-station specials like birria and carne guisada.

🦐 Seafood

Fried & baked fish, popcorn and fried shrimp, seafood salad, and shrimp specials on select nights (varies by location).

🥗 Salad & soup bar

Build-your-own garden salad, spinach salad, Caesar, fresh fruit, pasta & potato salads, cottage cheese, plus rotating soups and chili.

🥔 Hot sides & bakery

Mac & cheese, mashed potatoes & gravy, mac, buttered corn, green beans, steamed broccoli & carrots, rice, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, plus yeast rolls, cornbread, garlic cheese biscuits & fresh pizza.

🍰 Dessert bar

The famous chocolate fountain, soft-serve, cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, banana & bread pudding, cobblers and no-sugar-added options.

Item names reflect Golden Corral's published menu; availability rotates and varies by location. The buffet advertises "almost 150 items."

Order per plate

🍽️ Individual Meals

Each individual meal comes with your entrée, two sides and a roll. Calorie ranges reflect different side choices.

Tip: Prefer variety over a single plate? The all-you-can-eat buffet is often the better value at dinner, since it includes the steak and carving station plus unlimited sides and dessert. Compare on the buffet prices page.
Best single-plate value

🥤 Combo Meals

Combos include your entrée, two sides, a roll, a 32oz drink and two cookies — a complete meal at a friendly price.

For the little ones

🧒 Kids Meals

Smaller portions built for younger appetites. Kids 3 and under typically eat free from the buffet with a paying adult.

Feed the whole table

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Meals

Family meals serve roughly 4–6 people and are perfect for dinner at home or a gathering. Great for feeding a crowd without turning on the stove.

Hosting a bigger group? Golden Corral also offers full-service catering and party trays for events. See the catering guide for pricing and packages.
The famous fried chicken

🍗 Fried Chicken & Boxes

Golden Corral's crispy fried chicken by the box — from a single piece to a 20-piece crowd pleaser for game day and gatherings.

Cooked to order & hand-carved

🥩 Steaks & Carving

Sirloin steaks from 5oz up to a hearty 12oz, plus slow-cooked pot roast and meatloaf. On the buffet, the carving station and grilled sirloin are included; à-la-carte pricing below is for individual plated meals (entrée + 2 sides + roll).

Chicken & BBQ favorites

🍗 Chicken & Smoked BBQ

Beyond the fried chicken, Golden Corral's Bourbon Street Chicken and hickory-smoked pulled pork are guest favorites. Priced here as individual meals with two sides and a roll.

From the sea

🦐 Seafood

Crispy fried fish and lighter baked fish are on the menu year-round, with shrimp and additional seafood featured on select nights at many locations. Individual meals include two sides and a roll.

Seafood nights: Many Golden Corral locations run a Seafood Night (commonly on weekends) with expanded shrimp and fish options on the buffet. Availability varies — check with your local restaurant.
Kid-approved

🍕 Pizza

Whole cheese and pepperoni pizzas — a buffet staple that's also available to order. Calories shown are for a whole pizza.

Fresh & by the pan

🥗 Signature Salads

The buffet's salad bar is unlimited, but you can also order signature salads by the size — individual, family or party — to take home.

The supporting cast

🥔 Sides

Classic comfort sides, each a standard 10oz portion. On the buffet these are all-you-can-eat; the prices below are for ordering a side on its own.

Save room

🍰 Desserts

The endless dessert bar and the famous chocolate fountain are included with every buffet — soft-serve, cookies, brownies, cakes and pies you can pile on all you like. Whole cakes and pies below are available to order for home.

Included with the buffet: the endless dessert bar and chocolate fountain — dip strawberries, marshmallows and more, as many trips as you like.
Wash it down

🥤 Beverages

Fountain drinks come with free in-store refills. Sweet tea, unsweetened tea and lemonade are also sold by the half-gallon and gallon to take home.

Fountain options include: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Fanta Orange, Barq's Root Beer, Gold Peak Tea and Minute Maid Lemonade.

Rise & shine

🥞 Breakfast is a menu of its own

Every morning, Golden Corral swaps the hot bar for a full breakfast spread: made-to-order eggs and omelets, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, French toast, breakfast potatoes and a bakery of fresh pastries — plus the fruit and yogurt bar.

  • Made-to-order omelets & eggs any style
  • Bacon, sausage, biscuits & sausage gravy
  • Pancakes, French toast & breakfast potatoes
  • Fresh bakery, fruit & yogurt bar
Good to know

Menu & pricing FAQ

Is everything on this menu included in the buffet?
The all-you-can-eat buffet includes the hot bar (steaks, fried chicken, carved meats, sides), the salad bar, the bakery and the endless dessert bar with chocolate fountain — one flat per-person price. The individual meals, family meals, chicken boxes and whole cakes listed here are separate à-la-carte and to-go items you order at the counter. See the buffet prices page for per-person costs.
What comes with an individual meal?
Each individual meal includes your entrée, two sides and a roll. Combo meals add a 32oz drink and two cookies. Family meals serve about 4–6 people.
Why do the prices differ from my local Golden Corral?
Golden Corral restaurants are individually operated, so pricing, calorie counts and availability vary by location and change over time. The figures here are 2026 estimates for planning — always confirm the current menu at your restaurant.
Can I order family meals and chicken boxes to go?
Yes. Family meals, fried chicken boxes, whole pies and cakes, and gallon drinks are all designed for takeout. For larger events, Golden Corral also offers catering.
Ready to dig in?

Compare buffet prices or build your plate

See exactly what a visit costs, or map out the perfect first trip with a running calorie total before you get in line.