Golden Lake Pavilion in Queens County, NY

3.9(2,196)Queens County, NY
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3.9-star rating from 2196 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Quick service
  • Many diner reviews

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Queens County, NY • 3.9★
Golden Lake Pavilion in Queens County, New York, a renowned Chinese buffet destination, offers an exceptional dining experience. With a 3.9-star rating and an astonishing 2,196 reviews, this Chinese Restaurant has earned the trust of the local community. From servesBreakfast to servesDinner, their diverse menu caters to various tastes and preferences. Guests praise the friendly wait staff and management, making every visit a delight. The fresh, well-made, and delicious food is a testament to the chef's expertise. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Golden Lake Pavilion is a must-visit spot for a satisfying all-you-can-eat experience. We love to eat here!
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
60-15 Main St, Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367, USA, Forest Hills Gardens, Queens County, New York
Phone
(718) 886-6693
Today
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Rating
3.9 (2,196 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Signature Dishes

5 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Golden Lake Pavilion×2Dish Here Is The Rice Noodle Rolls With Crispy Shrimp

Also mentioned

Food Quality LikePortion SizeService

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Regional Specialist 🏮

Cantonese regional cuisine · score 65/100
Authenticity score65/100
AuthenticCantonese

Regional dishes detected

Rice Noodle RollRice Noodle

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

🏆 3.9 weighted · 2,196 reviews
3.9weighted · raw 3.9 from 2,196 reviews
Rock Solid / Community Favorite
Review volume vs. city median2,196 / 255 median
01,275 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (3.9) with the city average (4.06) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1275+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Dogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Reviews

2,196 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the food quality like?

Food is fresh, well made, and delicious.

What are some recommended dishes?

The must-try dish here is the rice noodle rolls with crispy shrimp.

Is the Golden Lake Pavilion authentic?

This is an authentic Cantonese resturant.

How is the service?

Very friendly wait staff and management.

Is the Golden Lake Pavilion good value for the price?

The good to dishes lack flavor and need more salt and sauces.

How is the portion size?

Portions are generous, but need a little more care and attention.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
26
Government & Public Services
12
Transportation & Automotive
10
Recreation & Entertainment
8
Travel & Tourism
6
Healthcare & Medical
4

82 nearby places across 13 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

82 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Other arts & culture

Arts & culture venue

Library Dropoff

~150 ft

Museums & galleries

Art Center

Arts Centre

~0.5 mi
Cube

Artwork

~0.5 mi

Theaters & performance venues

LeFrak Concert Hall

Theatre

~0.5 mi

Banking

Dime Savings Bank

Bank

~250 ft
TD Bank

Bank

~0.3 mi
Website

Restaurants

Lake Pavilion

Restaurant

60-15 Main Street

~10 ft09:00-22:00
+1-718-886-6693
Happy Garden Restaurant

Restaurant

~280 ft
Maxi's Noodle

Fast Food

~340 ftMo-Su 10:00-20:00
+1-917-508-3288Website
Restaurant

Restaurant

~420 ft
Au Bon Pain

Fast Food

~0.5 mi
2mato

Restaurant

~0.5 mi
Fresh Market

Fast Food

~0.5 mi
E Noodle House Inc

Restaurant

59-08 Kissena Boulevard

~0.5 mi
+1 718 539 8882
Shi Miao Dao Yunnan Rice Noodle

Restaurant

59-14 Kissena Boulevard

~0.5 mi
Subway

Fast Food

59-16 Kissena Boulevard

~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-22:30; Sa 08:00-22:30; Su 09:00-21:30
+1 718-886-0193Website
China Gourmet

Restaurant

~0.5 mi
New Wok's Kitchen

Restaurant

60-06 Kissena Boulevard

~0.5 mi
+1 718 461 2383

Grocery & Markets

Mitul Quick Stop

Convenience

60-08 Main Street

~250 ft
Yong Fa

Supermarket

59-11 Main Street

~310 ft
Supermarket

Supermarket

57-15 Main Street

~0.2 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Cafe

Cafe

~280 ft
Starbucks

Cafe

56-45 Main Street

~0.3 mi
+1 917-578-9150Website
Library Cafe

Cafe

~0.5 mi
Kissena Cafe

Cafe

60-04 Kissena Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Bakeries & Desserts

Yeh's Bakery

Bakery

57-25 Main Street

~0.2 mi
Reis & Irvys

Ice Cream

~0.5 mi
J's Confections

Bakery

60-08 Kissena Boulevard

~0.5 mi
+1 646 683 7809

Specialty Food

Sophia Deli

Deli

57-01 Main Street

~0.3 mi
Danny Deli

Deli

~0.5 mi
Dhyia Grocery & Convenience Store

Deli

60-02 Kissena Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Bars & Pubs

Tori O'Toole's

Alcohol

59-18 Kissena Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~270 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~610 ft
Mailbox

Post Box

~970 ft
Mailbox

Post Box

~0.3 mi
Mailbox

Post Box

~0.3 mi
USPS

Post Box

~0.4 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.2 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Recycling center

Recycling

~0.5 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.5 mi

Hospitals & clinics

NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System

Clinic

~250 ft

Primary care

Main Street Medical Services

Doctors

55-16 Main Street

~0.4 mi

Other healthcare

La Real Spa

Massage

~0.5 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Fortune Pharmacy 7

Chemist

~0.5 mi

Other services

Bleachers

Bleachers

~0.5 mi
Fountain

Fountain

~0.5 mi
Jasmine Laundromat

Laundry

59-10 Kissena Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Beauty & spa

Kissena Nail Supply

Beauty

59-04 Kissena Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Hair services

Hair salon

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~140 ft
Bench

Bench

~140 ft
Bench

Bench

~630 ft
Bench

Bench

~640 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~640 ft
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~650 ft

Other recreation & entertainment

Kissena Meditation Garden

Park

~0.4 mi

Outdoor activities

Skyline View

Viewpoint

~0.5 mi

Places of worship

Place of worship

Place Of Worship

~860 ft

Home & garden

Sto Express

Paint

~0.5 mi

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~190 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~440 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~450 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~450 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~460 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~470 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~490 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~490 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
2

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi

Visitor information

Fitzgerald Gymnasium

Information

~0.5 mi

Attractions

Wetland & Woodland Garden

Attraction

~0.5 mi
Unity Garden

Attraction

~0.5 mi
Perennial Garden

Attraction

~0.5 mi
Magnolia Walk

Attraction

~0.5 mi
Circle Garden

Attraction

~0.5 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Zip Car Charging Station

Charging Station

~0.5 mi

Other utilities

Vending machine

Vending Machine

~0.5 mi
Vending machine

Vending Machine

~0.5 mi