Georgia Buffets Where The Plates Are Endless And The Food Is Unforgettable

Georgia’s food scene offers more than just peaches and peanuts it’s home to some of the most mouthwatering buffets you’ll ever experience.

From country-style comfort food to international cuisine that’ll make your taste buds dance, these all-you-can-eat spots are legendary among locals.

Grab your stretchy pants and an empty stomach as we explore the best places across the Peach State where you can pile your plate high and return for seconds (or thirds) without judgment.

1. Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room – Savannah

Stepping into Mrs. Wilkes feels like Sunday dinner at grandma’s house, if your grandma could cook for a hundred people at once. Located in a historic building in downtown Savannah, this family-style buffet has been serving hungry folks since 1943.

Did you know they don’t take reservations? Locals and tourists alike line up around the block for a chance to feast on their famous fried chicken, collard greens, and black-eyed peas. The food arrives on your table in more than twenty bowls passed around family-style.

When you’re done, you’ll clear your own dishes – a tradition that keeps the homey feel alive. This isn’t just eating; it’s experiencing a piece of Georgia’s culinary history that’s remained unchanged for generations.

2. Farmer’s Market Buffet – Atlanta

Fresh is the name of the game at Farmer’s Market Buffet where every ingredient travels less than 100 miles to reach your plate. This farm-to-table buffet concept has revolutionized all-you-can-eat dining in Atlanta’s busy Midtown district.

The menu changes daily based on what local farmers harvest that morning. Summer brings tables loaded with heirloom tomato salads and roasted corn, while fall delivers sweet potato casseroles and apple cobblers that’ll make you weak in the knees.

What makes this place special is watching chefs prepare dishes right before your eyes at cooking stations throughout the restaurant. They’re happy to explain where each ingredient comes from and even share recipes if you ask nicely.

3. The Olde Pink House – Savannah

Haunted history meets high-class buffet at The Olde Pink House, Savannah’s 18th-century mansion turned restaurant. Their Sunday brunch buffet is the stuff of legends, served in rooms where Revolutionary War plans were once discussed in hushed tones.

If walls could talk, these would tell you to try the shrimp and grits creamy, buttery, and sprinkled with crispy bacon bits that’ll have you contemplating a move to Georgia. The buffet stations wind through several rooms of the historic home, each offering different Southern specialties.

Many visitors come for the ghost stories but stay for the banana pudding that’s so good it might actually raise the dead. Reservations are essential unless you enjoy waiting in the Georgia heat for hours.

4. Country Buffet & BBQ – Macon

Smoke signals rise from this roadside gem where three generations of pitmasters have been slow-cooking meat to perfection since 1962. Country Buffet & BBQ doesn’t look like much from the outside just a simple building with a gravel parking lot that’s always full.

Inside awaits barbecue nirvana with six different types of smoked meat daily, including their famous fall-off-the-bone ribs that spend 12 hours in the smoker. The all-you-can-eat format means you can sample every sauce they make from sweet and tangy to a Georgia peach habanero that’ll clear your sinuses.

Regulars know to save room for the banana pudding, made fresh every morning according to a recipe the owner’s grandmother brought from Tennessee over 80 years ago.

5. Himalayan Spice Buffet – Atlanta

Atlanta’s international food scene shines at Himalayan Spice, where Nepal, Tibet, and India meet in an explosion of flavors that’ll transport you straight to the mountains of Asia. Their lunch buffet features over 30 dishes that rotate daily, ensuring even regular customers never get bored.

The restaurant’s owner, who grew up in a small Himalayan village, personally trained each chef to create authentic dishes using spice blends imported directly from mountain markets. Their butter chicken has developed such a following that they can never remove it from the buffet without customer revolt.

Between the momos (Tibetan dumplings), fragrant biryanis, and fresh naan bread baked in a traditional clay oven right before your eyes, you’ll need several trips to try everything worth tasting.

6. Southern Comfort Buffet – Augusta

Masters Tournament visitors and locals alike flock to Southern Comfort Buffet where golf memorabilia lines the walls and comfort food fills the steam tables. This Augusta institution has been feeding hungry golfers and spectators for over three decades.

Their famous fried green tomatoes crispy on the outside, tangy and juicy inside have been featured in Southern Living magazine twice. The mac and cheese uses five different cheeses and a secret ingredient the owner swears is the reason people drive from three states away just to taste it.

Most impressive is how they manage to keep fried foods crispy on a buffet line a culinary miracle that the head chef attributes to special heat lamps imported from France and a cooking schedule timed to the minute.

7. Seafood Kingdom – Brunswick

Maritime treasures await at Brunswick’s premier seafood buffet where the catch of the day actually means what was caught that morning. Located just minutes from the docks, Seafood Kingdom has direct relationships with local fishermen who deliver their hauls before most restaurants even open their doors.

The star attraction is their legendary crab leg station, where steaming clusters of legs are replenished continuously throughout service. You’ll need the plastic bib they provide cracking into these succulent treasures gets messy in the best possible way.

Beyond crab, the buffet features oysters prepared six different ways, locally famous Brunswick stew, and a low country boil so authentic you’ll think you’re at a backyard gathering rather than a restaurant. Come hungry and prepare for a seafood marathon.

8. Sweet Georgia Peach Buffet – Macon

Dessert lovers rejoice! This unique concept turns the buffet idea upside down by offering an all-you-can-eat dessert experience with over 50 sweet treats available at any given time. Located in a converted Victorian home in historic Macon, Sweet Georgia Peach Buffet is the brainchild of pastry chef Maria Williams, who trained in Paris before returning to her Georgia roots.

Their signature dish is, naturally, peach cobbler made with fruit from local orchards and served warm with homemade vanilla bean ice cream. The chocolate section features fountains of milk, dark, and white chocolate for dipping fresh fruits and homemade marshmallows.

For those who need something savory first, a small but excellent selection of sandwiches and soups is available though most regulars save every bit of stomach space for the sweet stuff.

9. Plantation Harvest – Savannah

History and hospitality blend seamlessly at Plantation Harvest, where the buffet is served in a restored antebellum home surrounded by ancient oak trees draped in Spanish moss. The experience begins before you even enter, as you walk the same path that cotton merchants traveled in the 1800s.

Their weekend brunch buffet has become a Savannah tradition, featuring dishes that tell the story of Georgia’s diverse culinary heritage. African, European, and Native American influences shine in dishes like Hoppin’ John, She-Crab soup, and sweet potato biscuits with cane syrup.

Between courses, wander the meticulously restored gardens with a mimosa in hand. The restaurant grows many herbs and vegetables on-site, maintaining the self-sufficient tradition of the original plantation while acknowledging and educating visitors about its complex history.

10. Golden Dragon Buffet – Atlanta

Chinatown Plaza’s crown jewel serves up the most authentic Chinese buffet experience in Georgia with over 200 items rotated throughout the day. Golden Dragon isn’t your typical Americanized Chinese buffet it’s where Atlanta’s Chinese community comes for a taste of home.

The dim sum station alone is worth the trip, with chefs preparing dumplings, buns, and rolls to order. Don’t miss the Peking duck carving station where crispy-skinned duck is sliced before your eyes and served with housemade hoisin sauce and paper-thin pancakes.

While some dishes might challenge Western palates (chicken feet, anyone?), adventurous eaters are rewarded with flavors rarely found outside China. The restaurant recently added a small section of fusion dishes that blend Chinese techniques with Georgia ingredients like collard green dumplings that sell out daily.

11. Farmhouse Table – Athens

University of Georgia students and professors pack this farm-to-table buffet where academic discussions flow as freely as the sweet tea. Farmhouse Table operates on a revolutionary concept they own the 50-acre farm that produces nearly 80% of what ends up on your plate.

Their commitment to sustainability goes beyond buzzwords. The restaurant runs entirely on solar power, composts all food waste back to the farm, and even the furniture is crafted from trees that fell naturally on their property. The seasonal buffet changes not just with the seasons but sometimes daily, depending on what’s ready to harvest.

My favorite touch is the chalkboard listing which UGA agricultural programs contributed to today’s meal connecting diners directly to the university’s research that helps Georgia farmers thrive. The buttermilk fried chicken, available every day, rivals any grandma’s recipe.

12. Soul Food Heaven – Albany

Church ladies and professional chefs work side by side at this community-centered buffet that’s been feeding Albany’s soul food cravings for four decades. Soul Food Heaven began as a Sunday-only affair in the basement of Mt. Zion Baptist Church before growing into the institution it is today.

The recipes haven’t changed since opening day the same cornbread, the same perfectly spiced collard greens, and the same crispy fried chicken that regulars swear is better than their grandmothers’ (though they’d never admit that aloud). What makes this place special is how the buffet becomes a community gathering spot where judges sit next to janitors, all united by excellent food.

Many dishes come with stories like Miss Earlene’s Peach Cobbler, named for the 93-year-old who still supervises its preparation every morning using peaches from her backyard trees.

13. International Flavors – Columbus

Military families stationed at nearby Fort Benning bring global influences to this unique buffet concept that showcases a different country’s cuisine each day of the week. Monday might feature Korean bibimbap and bulgogi, while Thursday transports you to Germany with schnitzel and spätzle.

The restaurant employs military spouses from around the world who contribute authentic family recipes to the rotating menu. Many dishes come with handwritten cards explaining their cultural significance and proper eating techniques. Kids especially love the interactive elements, like the make-your-own taco station on Mexican day or the sushi-rolling lessons during Japanese service.

What began as a way to help military families feel less homesick has become Columbus’s most popular dining destination. The Saturday “American” buffet hilariously features dishes from all 50 states, proving that even our own country has incredible culinary diversity.