Ocean Buffet in Carlsbad, CA

4.0(218)$20–30Carlsbad, CA
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Good value

Rated 4.0 stars based on 218 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Carlsbad, CA • Price $20–30 • 4.0★
Ocean Buffet is a Chinese buffet restaurant in Carlsbad, CA, at 1860 Marron Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008. It has a 4-star rating from more than 218 reviews. The page includes full weekly hours, photos, and website and phone contact details. Useful visit details include takeout, dine-in, kid-friendly details, and Wheelchair Accessible. That combination gives the Ocean Buffet page concrete local context beyond a basic name, address, and phone listing.

Good to know

  • Ocean Buffet has a listed address in Carlsbad, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.0-star rating from 218 reviews.
  • Hours are listed on the page; verify current hours before making a special trip.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, dine-in.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1860 Marron Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, Carlsbad, CA
Phone
(760) 994-0159
Today
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.0 (218 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

🦀Fresh seafood

Quality crab and seafood options

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Dine-InFull Weekly HoursHours Of Ocean BuffetKid-Friendly DetailsPhone Contact DetailsPhotosRating Of Ocean BuffetTakeoutWebsiteWheelchair Accessible

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Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.1 weighted · 218 reviews
4.1weighted · raw 4.0 from 218 reviews(↑ 0.09 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median218 / 227.5 median
01,137.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.0) with the city average (4.17) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1137.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available
Open late until 10:30 PM on Friday, Saturday, making it a good option for late-night dining.

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroom

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDeliveryDine-inOutdoor SeatingKids FriendlyAlcohol

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Reviews

218 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Where is Ocean Buffet located?

Ocean Buffet is located at 1860 Marron Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

What is the rating of Ocean Buffet?

Ocean Buffet has a 4-star rating from more than 218 reviews.

Does Ocean Buffet have a website and phone number?

Yes, Ocean Buffet has a website and a phone number for contact.

What are the hours of Ocean Buffet?

Hours for all 7 days are listed on the page.

What amenities does Ocean Buffet offer?

Ocean Buffet offers takeout, dine-in, and is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible with parking and credit card payments.

Is Ocean Buffet kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Ocean Buffet is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
16
Retail & Shopping
7
Transportation & Automotive
6
Healthcare & Medical
4
Government & Public Services
4
Recreation & Entertainment
3

49 nearby places across 13 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

49 places nearby (tech, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Other communications and technology

T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~0.4 mi
Website
AT&T

Mobile Phone

~0.6 mi

Banking

Navy Federal Credit Union

Bank

2178 Vista Way

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-14:00
Website

Restaurants

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Quiznos

Fast Food

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Chipotle

Fast Food

2611 Vista Way

~0.5 mi
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Luna Grill

Fast Food

~0.6 miMo-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Grubby's Poke & Fish Market

Fast Food

~0.6 mi
Panera Bread

Fast Food

2501 El Camino Real

~0.6 miMo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
+1 760-720-0302Website

Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

Cafe

2158 West Vista Way

~0.4 mi
+1 760-721-1155Website
Starbucks

Cafe

2158 Vista Way

~0.4 miMo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
+1-760-721-1155Website
Happy Lemon

Cafe

~0.5 miMo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00

Bars & Pubs

BevMo!

Alcohol

2500 Vista Way

~0.6 mi
+1-760-967-8606

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.5 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.5 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.6 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Sonus Hearing Care Professionals

Hearing Aids

1820 Marron Road

~470 ftMo-Fr 08:30-17:00
+1-760-434-0125Website

Other healthcare

Massage Envy

Massage

~0.5 mi
Website
Vitamin Shoppe

Nutrition Supplements

~0.6 mi

Primary care

Pacific Senior Group

Doctors

2424 Vista Way

~0.5 mi"By appointment"
+1-858-209-3717

Other services

Fire Mountain Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~0.6 mi

Hair services

Fantastic Sams

Hairdresser

~0.6 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~800 ft

Sports & recreation

Hosp Grove Playground

Playground

~940 ft

Other recreation & entertainment

Rotary Picnic Area

Picnic Site

~0.2 mi

Places of worship

Las Flores Church of the Nazarenes

Place Of Worship

~0.5 mi

Specialty stores

Gashapon Bandai

Collector

~0.4 mi
Sephora

Cosmetics

~0.5 mi
Barnes & Noble

Books

~0.6 mi

General retail

Macy's

Department Store

~0.4 mi
Ross

Department Store

2505 Vista Way

~0.5 miMo-Th 09:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
+1 760-439-4040

Clothing & fashion

Victoria's Secret

Clothes

~0.5 mi
Famous Footwear

Shoes

~0.5 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

LA Fitness

Fitness Centre

2335 Vista Way

~0.4 mi

Public transportation

Plaza Camino Real Transit Center

Bus Station

2525 El Camino Real

~670 ft
Rideshare C

Taxi

~0.5 mi

Parking facilities

Hosp Grove Main Parking

Parking

~1040 ft
East Grove Parking Lot

Parking

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi

Water services

Belifewater

Water

2719 Cypress Hill Rd

~0.4 mi
Website

Fuel & charging stations

Tesla Supercharger

Charging Station

2170 Vista Way

~0.4 mi24/7
Website