Buffet City in Tuscaloosa, AL

3.6(1,310)Tuscaloosa, AL
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3.6-star rating from 1310 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Tuscaloosa, AL • 3.6★
Buffet City is a Chinese buffet restaurant in Tuscaloosa, AL, near Skyland, at 1747 Skyland E Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA. It has a 3.6-star rating from more than 1,310 reviews. The page includes full weekly hours, photos, and website and phone contact details. Useful visit details include lunch, dinner, vegetarian options, and dessert. That combination gives the Buffet City page concrete local context beyond a basic name, address, and phone listing.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
1747 Skyland E Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA, Skyland, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Phone
(205) 553-3308
Today
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
3.6 (1,310 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners
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Trusted Rating

👍 3.4 weighted · 1,310 reviews
3.4weighted · raw 3.6 from 1,310 reviews(↓ 0.18 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,310 / 701 median
03,505 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (3.6) with the city average (3.08) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3505+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

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

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
TV AvailableGood For GroupsGood For KidsCurbside PickupDogs AllowedOutdoor Seating

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Noise: Average

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking garageBusiness Parking streetBusiness Parking validatedBusiness Parking lotBusiness Parking valet

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit CardsBusiness Accepts Apple Pay

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
beer_and_wine

Reviews

1,310 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Buffet City in Tuscaloosa, Alabama a good option?

Not currently, as it's under renovation.

What are the prices like at Buffet City?

Dinner prices all day on weekends BS!

What is the service like at Buffet City?

Our waitress was pretty good about refilling our water, but she was very rude at the end of the night.

Is the food at Buffet City fresh?

The food was not fresh when we got there and most things were barely lukewarm.

Is Buffet City safe?

BEWARE‼️ Somebody's gonna get sent to the hospital ‼️🚨

How is the overall experience at Buffet City?

Definitely needs to be bought out.

📍Neighborhood Gem

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

Retail & Shopping
8
Food & Dining
7
Religious & Spiritual
3
Transportation & Automotive
2
Recreation & Entertainment
1
Healthcare & Medical
1

25 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

25 places nearby (food, healthcare, services, personal care, recreation)

Restaurants

Buffet City

Restaurant

~30 ft
Subway

Fast Food

1501 Skyland Boulevard East

~0.3 mi08:00-21:00
+1 205-764-9702Website
KFC

Fast Food

~0.4 mi
Hardee's

Fast Food

~0.5 mi
Sonic

Fast Food

~0.6 mi
Guthrie's

Fast Food

~0.6 mi
Taco Bell

Fast Food

~0.6 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walmart Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.2 mi
Website

Other services

Griffin's Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~0.4 mi

Beauty & spa

The Xclusive Beauty Bar

Beauty

1516 Skyland Boulevard East

~0.3 miTu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-18:30
+1 205 393 2214Website

Outdoor activities

Woods And Water

Hunting

~0.3 mi

Places of worship

Tuscaloosa Skyland Seventh-day Adventist Church

Place Of Worship

2211 Skyland Boulevard East

~0.3 mi
+1 205 556 2442Website
Saint Matthias Episcopal Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Clothing & fashion

America's Thrift store

Clothes

~80 ft
Dirt Cheap

Clothes

~0.3 mi
Shoe store

Shoes

~0.5 mi

General retail

Dollar General

Variety Store

~220 ft
Dollar Tree

Variety Store

~0.2 mi
Dollar Tree

Variety Store

~0.5 miMo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Website
TJ Maxx

Department Store

~0.5 mi

Specialty stores

Crimson Tobacco Outlet

Tobacco

~630 ft

Other transportation

Dixie Motors Inc.

Car

~0.4 mi
Yamaha

Motorcycle

~0.6 mi

Other utilities

Redbox

Vending Machine

~0.3 mi