Golden Corral Menu Prices

Last updated: October 2026 · Prices cross-checked Oct 2026 across golden-coral.us, goldencorralprices.org, goldencoral.org, and goldencoralsprice.com. Golden Corral is franchised, so prices vary by location ($1–$2 higher in CA, NY, WA). Buffet calories are not published per item by the chain, so calorie figures are intentionally omitted.

Golden Corral is America's largest all-you-can-eat buffet and grill chain, serving since 1973. Guests pay one price per meal period and get unlimited trips to the salad bar, hot entrées, carving station, and dessert bar.

Quick answer: The cheapest way in is a weekday lunch buffet at $11.49–$14.99 per adult, or the $9.99 senior early-bird. Dinner runs $16.49–$19.99, with kids 3 and under eating free.

Golden Corral Prices at a Glance

Cheapest item: Kids 3 & Under — Free
Most expensive: Dinner Buffet (Adult, high-cost markets) — $19.99
Average combo: $16.99
Best value pick: Weekday lunch buffet — same core menu as dinner, $4–$6 cheaper

Buffet by Meal Period

Item	Price	Description
Weekend Breakfast Buffet (Adult)	$9.99 – $13.99	Unlimited weekend-morning spread: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, fruit, and pastries.
Weekday Lunch Buffet (Adult)	$11.49 – $14.99	The cheapest full buffet of the day — salad bar, hot entrées, soup, and desserts until 4 PM.
Weekend Lunch Buffet (Adult)	$12.49 – $15.99	Same lunch spread served Saturday and Sunday until the 4 PM dinner switch.
Dinner Buffet (Adult)	$16.49 – $19.99	The full spread with the carving station, signature sirloin steak, and rotating seafood like shrimp.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Seniors & Kids

Item	Price	Description
Senior Buffet (60+)	$9.49 – $17.99	Standing $1–$3 discount off the adult rate for guests 60 and over, any meal period.
Senior Early-Bird Special	$9.99	The best value in the building: weekday 11 AM–3 PM buffet plus a drink for guests 60+.
Kids Buffet (Ages 4–8)	$6.99 – $7.99	Full buffet access for ages 4–8 at the kids' rate.
Kids Buffet (Ages 9–12)	$8.99 – $9.99	Full buffet access for ages 9–12 at the pre-teen rate.
Kids 3 & Under	Free	Toddlers eat free with a paying adult, limit two per adult purchase.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Beverages

Item	Price	Description
Unlimited Drink Refills	$3.29 – $3.99	Unlimited refills of soda, Gold Peak tea, and coffee at lunch and dinner.
Specialty Coffee Drinks	$3.49	The premium coffee and espresso drink add-on sold at the beverage station.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

To-Go

Item	Price	Description
Weigh & Pay (per lb)	$6.99 – $8.99	Fill a box from the buffet and pay by the pound — ideal for a lighter meal or leftovers.
Holiday / Premium Buffet	$16.99+	Holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve run a premium over the regular dinner price.
Lobster Tail Add-On	$7.99	Limited-time Surf & Turf add-on: a lobster tail served with your dinner buffet.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

What's on the Buffet

Item	Price	Description
Salad Bar	Included	Build-your-own salad station with fresh greens, toppings, and dressings.
Hot Entrées	Included	Rotating comfort-food entrées: fried chicken, meatloaf, pot roast, mac and cheese, and more.
Carving Station	Included	Hand-carved roast beef, turkey, and ham sliced to order (dinner and weekends).
Sirloin Steak Station	Included	Signature grilled sirloin steaks cooked to order — the dinner headliner.
Seafood Station	Included	Rotating dinner seafood such as fried or grilled shrimp.
Soups & Bakery	Included	Soups, chili, and fresh-baked rolls and cornbread.
Dessert Bar	Included	Soft-serve ice cream, cakes, pies, cookies, and the famous chocolate fountain.
Breakfast Grill	Included	Made-to-order omelets, pancakes, and waffles on weekend mornings.

Calorie information isn't published for most items on this menu.

Popular at Golden Corral

Dinner Buffet (Adult) $16.49 – $19.99 The flagship experience — carving station, sirloin steak, and seafood you can't get at lunch.

Weekday Lunch Buffet (Adult) $11.49 – $14.99 Same core buffet as dinner for $4–$6 less per person — the smartest time to go.

Senior Early-Bird Special $9.99 Full lunch buffet plus a drink on weekday afternoons for guests 60+ — the single best value on the menu.

Weigh & Pay (per lb) $6.99 – $8.99 A lighter, take-home-friendly alternative that can undercut the full buffet ticket.

Golden Corral Menu FAQs

How much is the Golden Corral dinner buffet for adults?

In 2026 an adult dinner buffet typically runs $16.49–$19.99, depending on the location and day. Lunch the same day is usually $11.49–$14.99, and weekend breakfast $9.99–$13.99.

Do kids eat free at Golden Corral?

Children 3 and under eat free with a paying adult (limit two free kids per adult). Kids 4–8 are about $6.99–$7.99 and kids 9–12 about $8.99–$9.99; from age 13 they pay the adult price.

Are drinks included in the buffet price?

No — drinks are usually separate at $3.29–$3.99 for unlimited refills of soda, tea, and coffee. The exception is weekend breakfast, where beverages are included at most locations before 11 AM.

What is the Golden Corral senior discount?

Guests 60 and over get $1–$3 off the adult rate for the same meal. The best senior deal is the weekday Early Bird (roughly 11 AM–3 PM): a full lunch buffet plus a drink for about $9.99.

Can I get Golden Corral food to go?

Yes — many locations sell food by weight at about $6.99–$8.99 per pound. If you want a lighter meal or leftovers to take home, a weigh-and-pay box can beat the full buffet price.

Prices may vary by location.