Empire Buffet

Empire Buffet is an all-you-can-eat restaurant at San Pablo Towne Center in San Pablo, California, in suite 700 at 700 San Pablo Towne Center. Listings describe a spread of more than 100 items covering traditional Chinese dishes, American comfort food and sushi, which makes it a practical choice for a group with different tastes.

What people order

Dishes that come up most often in reviews include crab legs, chow mein, honey walnut shrimp, egg rolls and the Mongolian grill. Some reviewers also mention that hot dishes are kept hot and cold dishes stay chilled, and that the buffet includes ice cream, which many buffets do not.

What to know before you go

The restaurant is described as casual and good for kids and groups, with moderate noise. Opinions are mixed: some guests report friendly staff and hot, tasty food, while others have complained about service or the price on certain days, and the restaurant holds about 2.5 stars on Yelp from roughly 270 reviews. Buffet prices often change by day and meal, and one reviewer mentioned a Saturday price of about $15 per person plus drinks and tax, so confirm the current price by phone.

Common Questions

What are the hours?
One listing shows Monday to Thursday from 11 AM to 8:30 PM. We did not find confirmed weekend hours, so check before you go.

What kinds of food are served?
Chinese dishes, American comfort food and sushi, with more than 100 items listed.

Is it good for groups and kids?
Reviews describe it as casual and suitable for kids and groups.

How much does it cost?
Prices vary by meal and day; a reviewer cited about $15 per person for a Saturday plus drinks and tax.