Independent price guideReviewed September 2026
Golden Corral Menu Prices 2026: Buffet, Family Meals and To‑Go
A clear, independent guide to what the Golden Corral menu costs in 2026, with typical price ranges for the buffet, individual meals, kids, family meals, sides, desserts and drinks.
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Adult lunch$11.49–$14.99 †
Adult dinner$15.99–$20.99 †
Kids 3 and underFree †
2026price guide
Quick answer
Golden Corral menu prices depend on your restaurant, the meal period and your age group. In 2026 an adult lunch buffet typically costs about $11.49 to $14.99, an adult dinner buffet about $15.99 to $20.99, and kids 3 and under usually eat free with a paying adult.† Most locations are franchised, so always confirm with your local restaurant.
Golden Corral price snapshot for 2026
Prices are set restaurant by restaurant, so treat every figure as a planning range. These are the amounts we see most often across locations in mid-2026.†
Adult lunch$11.49–$14.99Mon–Fri, about 11 am to 4 pm
Adult dinner$15.99–$20.99From about 4 pm; weekends run higher
Seniors (60+)$1–$3 lessWhere a senior price is offered
Kids 4–12$8.49–$12.99Priced by age and meal
Kids 3 and underFreeWith a paying adult; limits apply
Estimates gathered from public sources. Confirm with your restaurant.
Good to knowBeverages are usually extra at lunch and dinner, and steak may be an add-on outside dinner. See the full breakdown in our Golden Corral buffet prices guide.
Golden Corral menu prices by category
Pick a category to jump straight to its price range. Categories with their own guide link to a full page.
Buffet$11.49–$20.99
Individual meals$11–$18
Combo meals$13–$18
Kids meals$5–$8
Family meals$39–$60
Fried chicken$18–$60
Pizza$9–$11
Salads$8–$18
Side dishes$2.50–$14
Desserts$3–$18
Beverages$2.50–$11
CondimentsIncluded
Breakfast buffet$10.99–$14.49
CateringQuote
To-go by the pound$6.99–$8.99/lb
Menu A to ZAll items
Every price band above is an estimate marked †. We publish ranges instead of single numbers because two restaurants in the same city can charge different amounts for the same plate.
How Golden Corral menu pricing works
Golden Corral is best known for its all-you-can-eat buffet, but the menu also includes plated meals, family packs and dessert items you can order to go. Understanding four levers helps you predict what you will pay.
- Meal period. Breakfast, lunch and dinner have separate buffet prices, and dinner costs the most because it adds premium items such as steak and carved meats.
- Age group. Adults, seniors and children are priced differently. Children 3 and under are commonly free with a paying adult.
- Location. Most restaurants are franchised, so owners set prices. Big-city and tourist areas commonly run $2 to $3 above small-town restaurants.†
- Order type. Dining in is a per-person ticket. To-go can be a weighed buffet box, a family meal or an individual entrée.
Golden Corral individual meals prices
An individual meal is a plated entrée with two sides and a yeast roll, ordered to go or at the counter. It is the closest thing to a fixed-price meal if you do not want the full buffet. Prices below are estimated ranges.†
| Menu item | What is included | Serves | Est. price † |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fried chicken meal | 3 pieces of fried chicken, 2 sides, yeast roll | 1 | $11 – $13 |
| Pot roast meal | Slow-cooked pot roast with gravy, 2 sides, yeast roll | 1 | $12 – $14 |
| Bourbon Street chicken meal | Glazed chicken, 2 sides, yeast roll | 1 | $12 – $14 |
| Meatloaf meal | Meatloaf slice, 2 sides, yeast roll | 1 | $11 – $13 |
| Pulled pork meal | BBQ pulled pork, 2 sides, yeast roll | 1 | $11 – $13 |
| Fish meal (fried or baked) | Fish fillets, 2 sides, yeast roll | 1 | $11 – $13 |
| Sirloin steak meal, 5 oz | Grilled sirloin, 2 sides, yeast roll | 1 | $13 – $15 |
| Sirloin steak meal, 8 oz | Grilled sirloin, 2 sides, yeast roll | 1 | $15 – $17 |
| Sirloin steak meal, 10 oz | Grilled sirloin, 2 sides, yeast roll | 1 | $17 – $18 |
Names and availability vary by restaurant. Confirm the current menu and price by phone.
Golden Corral combo meals prices
Combo meals bundle an individual meal with a large drink and dessert, which is handy when you are ordering for the family and want one simple price.†
| Combo meal | What is included | Serves | Est. price † |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fried chicken combo | Fried chicken meal, large drink, cookies | 1 | $13 – $15 |
| Pot roast combo | Pot roast meal, large drink, cookies | 1 | $14 – $16 |
| Bourbon Street chicken combo | Chicken meal, large drink, cookies | 1 | $14 – $16 |
| Meatloaf combo | Meatloaf meal, large drink, cookies | 1 | $13 – $15 |
| Sirloin steak combo, 5 oz | Steak meal, large drink, cookies | 1 | $15 – $18 |
Golden Corral kids meals prices
Children can eat from the buffet at an age-based price or order a plated kids meal. Children 3 and under commonly eat free with a paying adult, and some restaurants limit how many free kids come with each adult.†
| Kids meal | What is included | Best for ages | Est. price † |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken tenders kids meal | 3 chicken tenders, 1 side, small drink | 4 – 10 | $5 – $8 |
| Fried chicken kids meal | 1 piece of chicken, 1 side, yeast roll | 4 – 10 | $5 – $8 |
| Macaroni and cheese kids meal | Mac and cheese, 1 side, small drink | 4 – 10 | $5 – $7 |
| Kids buffet (dine-in) by age | Breakfast and lunch † | Dinner † | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 0 – 3 | Free | Free | With a paying adult; limits apply |
| Ages 4 – 8 | $8.49 – $10.49 | $10.49 – $12.99 | Age-based |
| Ages 9 – 12 | $9.49 – $11.99 | $11.49 – $12.99 | Age-based |
| Age 13 and over | Adult price | Adult price | Charged as an adult |
See current family deals on our promotions page.
Golden Corral family meals prices
Family meals feed roughly four to six people and normally include a choice of entrée, family-size sides and yeast rolls. They are the best way to take dinner home without ordering plate by plate.†
| Family meal | What is included | Serves | Est. price † |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulled pork family meal | Pulled pork, 3 family sides, rolls | 4 – 6 | $39 – $43 |
| Fish family meal (fried or baked) | Fish fillets, 3 family sides, rolls | 4 – 6 | $44 – $50 |
| Bourbon Street chicken family meal | Glazed chicken, 3 family sides, rolls | 4 – 6 | $45 – $49 |
| Meatloaf family meal | Meatloaf, 3 family sides, rolls | 4 – 6 | $45 – $50 |
| Fried chicken family meal | Fried chicken, 3 family sides, rolls | 4 – 6 | $45 – $50 |
| Pot roast family meal | Pot roast with gravy, 3 family sides, rolls | 4 – 6 | $50 – $56 |
| Sirloin steak family meal | Sirloin steak, 3 family sides, rolls | 4 – 6 | $54 – $60 |
Golden Corral fried chicken prices
Hand-breaded fried chicken is sold by the piece or in boxes sized for groups. Boxes usually mix white and dark meat, and many restaurants let you add sides and rolls.†
| Fried chicken | What is included | Serves | Est. price † |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single piece | 1 piece, mixed white and dark meat | 1 | $2.50 – $3.50 |
| 8-piece box | 8 pieces of fried chicken | 3 – 4 | $18 – $22 |
| 12-piece box | 12 pieces of fried chicken | 4 – 6 | $25 – $32 |
| 20-piece box | 20 pieces of fried chicken | 8 – 12 | $50 – $60 |
| Six yeast rolls (add-on) | 6 rolls, honey butter on request | 3 – 4 | About $4 |
Golden Corral pizza prices
Pizza is a popular add-on for kids and picky eaters. It is made with hand-tossed dough at many restaurants and can be ordered whole for takeout.†
| Pizza | What is included | Serves | Est. price † |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese pizza | Whole pizza with mozzarella | 3 – 4 | $9 – $10 |
| Pepperoni pizza | Whole pizza with pepperoni | 3 – 4 | $10 – $11 |
Golden Corral signature salads prices
Salads come in individual, family and party sizes. Dressing is the biggest calorie decision, so ask for it on the side if you are watching your plate.†
| Salad | What is included | Serves | Est. price † |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden salad, individual | Greens, tomato, cucumber, cheese, croutons | 1 | $8 – $10 |
| Spinach salad, individual | Spinach, egg, bacon, red onion | 1 | $9 – $11 |
| Garden salad, family size | Greens and toppings with dressing | 4 – 6 | $12 – $14 |
| Garden salad, party size | Greens and toppings with dressing | 10 – 12 | $17 – $18 |
Golden Corral side dishes prices
Sides are sold in individual (about 10 oz) and family sizes. Simple vegetables cost the least, and comfort sides such as mac and cheese cost more.†
| Side dish | Type | 10 oz est. price † | Family size est. price † |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green beans | Vegetable | $2.50 – $4 | $8 – $10 |
| Corn | Vegetable | $2.50 – $4 | $8 – $10 |
| Broccoli | Vegetable | $2.50 – $4 | $8 – $10 |
| Mashed potatoes | Comfort | $4.50 – $6 | $11 – $14 |
| Mashed potatoes and gravy | Comfort | $4.50 – $6 | $11 – $14 |
| Macaroni and cheese | Comfort | $4.50 – $6 | $11 – $14 |
| Baked beans (not at every restaurant) | Comfort | $4.50 – $6 | $11 – $14 |
| Six yeast rolls | Bread | About $4 | — |
Golden Corral dessert prices
Desserts range from a single slice to whole pies and cakes for gatherings. Family-size puddings and cobblers are the best value for a group.†
| Dessert | Size | Serves | Est. price † |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheesecake slice | 1 slice | 1 | $3 – $4.50 |
| Carrot cake slice | 1 slice | 1 | $3 – $4.50 |
| Cookie cake or mini cookies | Box | 3 – 4 | $5 – $6.50 |
| Banana pudding | Family size | 4 – 6 | $6.50 – $10 |
| Bread pudding | Family size | 4 – 6 | $6.50 – $10 |
| Fruit cobbler | Family size | 4 – 6 | $6.50 – $10 |
| Brownie bites | Full pan | 12 – 16 | $17 – $18 |
| Whole pie | 9-inch pie | 8 | $12 – $15 |
| Whole cake | Whole cake | 10 – 12 | $12 – $15 |
Golden Corral drink prices
Fountain drinks are priced by cup size, and tea and lemonade are sold by the half gallon or gallon for takeout. Drinks are usually extra when you dine in at lunch or dinner.†
| Beverage | Size | Serves | Est. price † |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain drink | Small to large | 1 | $2.50 – $3.99 |
| Coffee | Cup | 1 | $2 – $3 |
| Sweet tea | Half gallon | 4 – 6 | About $4 |
| Unsweet tea | Half gallon | 4 – 6 | About $4 |
| Sweet tea | Gallon | 8 – 12 | $7 – $9 |
| Lemonade | Gallon | 8 – 12 | $8 – $11 |
Golden Corral condiments and sauces
Condiments are normally included with your meal. Extra portions may carry a small charge at some restaurants, so ask if you need more.†
| Condiment | Usually served with | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Honey butter | Yeast rolls and biscuits | Included |
| Butter | Rolls, potatoes, pancakes | Included |
| BBQ sauce | Pulled pork, chicken | Included |
| Gravy | Mashed potatoes, fried chicken, biscuits | Included |
| Ranch, Italian and blue cheese dressing | Salads | Included |
| Ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise | Burgers, sandwiches, fries | Included |
| Steak sauce | Sirloin steak | Included |
| Tartar and cocktail sauce | Fish and shrimp | Included |
| Maple syrup | Pancakes, waffles, French toast | Included |
| Hot sauce | Chicken, eggs | Included |
Golden Corral menu A to Z
Use this alphabetical index to see what is commonly on the Golden Corral buffet and which meal it appears at. Menus rotate by day and restaurant, so treat it as a typical lineup, not a guarantee.†
| Menu item | Category | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | ||||
| Apple cobbler | Dessert | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Applesauce | Fruit bar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| B | ||||
| Bacon | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| Baked fish | Entrée | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Baked potato | Side | – | – | ✓ |
| Banana pudding | Dessert | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Biscuits and sausage gravy | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| Bourbon Street chicken | Entrée | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast casserole | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| Broccoli | Side | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brownies | Dessert | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| C | ||||
| Carrot cake | Dessert | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Carved ham | Carving station | – | – | ✓ |
| Carved turkey | Carving station | – | – | ✓ |
| Cheesecake | Dessert | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chicken tenders | Entrée | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cinnamon rolls | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| Coleslaw | Salad bar | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collard greens | Side | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cookies | Dessert | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Corn | Side | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| E | ||||
| Eggs, scrambled | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| F | ||||
| French toast | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| Fresh fruit | Fruit bar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fried chicken | Entrée | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fried fish | Entrée | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| G | ||||
| Garden salad bar | Salad bar | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Green beans | Side | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grits | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| H | ||||
| Hash browns | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| Honey butter | Condiment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| I | ||||
| Iced tea, sweet and unsweet | Drink | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| L | ||||
| Lemonade | Drink | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| M | ||||
| Macaroni and cheese | Side | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mashed potatoes and gravy | Side | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meatloaf | Entrée | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| O | ||||
| Omelet station | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| P | ||||
| Pancakes | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| Pizza | Entrée | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pot roast | Entrée | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pulled pork | Entrée | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| R | ||||
| Rice | Side | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| S | ||||
| Sausage links and patties | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| Shrimp | Dinner specialty | – | – | ✓ |
| Sirloin steak | Dinner specialty | – | – | ✓ |
| Soft-serve ice cream | Dessert | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Soup | Soup and salad bar | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stuffing | Side (holidays) | – | – | ✓ |
| T | ||||
| Tartar sauce | Condiment | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| V | ||||
| Vegetable medley | Side | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| W | ||||
| Waffles | Breakfast | ✓ | – | – |
| Y | ||||
| Yeast rolls | Bread | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Typical lineup. Menus rotate by restaurant and day.
What is on the Golden Corral buffet menu?
Beyond the priced menu items, most guests come for the buffet. The lineup rotates by day and season, and it changes with the meal period. Here is the general pattern most restaurants follow.†
Breakfast buffet
Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, pancakes, French toast, fruit and an omelet station.
Read guide →Lunch buffet
Fried chicken, pot roast, meatloaf, fish, a steakburger bar at many restaurants, a soup and salad bar, sides and desserts.
Read guide →Dinner buffet
Everything from lunch plus signature sirloin steak, carved meats and shrimp at many restaurants.
Read guide →
Dessert is a highlight at every meal. Expect soft-serve ice cream, cakes, cookies, fruit cobbler, banana pudding and carrot cake. If you like to bake, try our bread pudding recipe at home.
Best time to visit for the best value
Timing changes both price and selection. Lunch offers the lowest weekday ticket, while dinner offers the most variety. Weekend breakfast is a good compromise if you want a filling meal for less than a dinner ticket.†
| If you want | Go at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The lowest price | Weekday lunch, before the dinner switch | Same core buffet at a lower ticket |
| The most variety | Dinner after about 4 pm | Steak and carved meats are added |
| Shorter lines | Early in the meal period | Trays are fresh and crowds are smaller |
| A quiet meal | Weekday afternoon | Fewer families and groups |
To-go menu and takeout prices
Many restaurants sell buffet food to go by weight, typically about $6.99 to $8.99 a pound.† Family meals, fried chicken boxes and desserts are ordered by the item. Read the full breakdown in our Golden Corral weigh and pay guide.
Smart ways to save at Golden Corral
- Eat lunch instead of dinner. Arriving before the dinner switch, usually about 4 pm, often saves $4 to $6 per adult.†
- Ask about the senior price. See the Golden Corral senior discount guide.
- Look for offers. Our Golden Corral coupons page explains where deals appear.
- Bring the kids on a promotion day. Check current promotions for kids pricing.
- Use a gift card. Cards make budgeting easy. See Golden Corral gift cards.
Golden Corral hours at a glance
| Meal | Typical days | Typical time † |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Saturday and Sunday (some restaurants also Friday) | About 7:30 or 9 am to 11 am or noon |
| Lunch | Monday to Friday | About 11 am to 4 pm |
| Dinner | Every day | About 4 pm to close (9 or 10 pm) |
Each restaurant sets its own hours. Use our Golden Corral hours guide for holiday patterns and tips.
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Golden Corral menu prices: common questions
How much is the Golden Corral menu?
It depends on what you order. Buffet tickets run roughly $11 to $21 for adults, and to-go items range from about $2.50 for a side to $60 for a large family meal.†
Are Golden Corral prices the same everywhere?
No. Most restaurants are franchised and set their own prices, so a city or tourist location can cost more than a small-town restaurant.†
Does Golden Corral have a kids menu?
Yes. Children can eat from the buffet at an age-based price, and some restaurants sell plated kids meals such as chicken tenders.
Can I order Golden Corral family meals to go?
Many restaurants offer family meals, fried chicken boxes and desserts for takeout. Availability varies, so call ahead.†
Are drinks included in the price?
Usually not at lunch and dinner. Some restaurants include a drink in weekend breakfast or in a senior special.†
Where can I find the exact price near me?
Use the Golden Corral near me guide to find your restaurant, then call to confirm today’s price.
How often is this page updated?
We review it regularly and show the last-verified date at the top. If you spot a price that has changed, tell us.
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