Royal buffet

31 Golf Center, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, United States
+1 847-885-0688
$$$ Buffet restaurant
(1664 Reviews)
Price Range $30–50

Royal Buffet is a spacious buffet restaurant tucked into the shopping area of 31 Golf Center in Hoffman Estates, offering a wide-ranging selection that leans heavily on seafood and Asian-inspired dishes. Locals who appreciate variety will find plenty to explore here, from freshly sliced sushi and sashimi combos to generous servings of crab legs and lobster tails. The focus on seafood stands out, with options like Dungeness crab, snow crab legs, boiled oysters, and full lobsters often available alongside more traditional Chinese buffet staples like General TSO’s chicken and stir fry.

The atmosphere is open and clean, with plenty of seating that suits groups and families looking for a casual but comfortable outing. The dining room can get busy, especially on Sunday afternoons when many come to take advantage of frequent food refills, ensuring the trays are well-stocked with fresh offerings. This makes weekend midday visits a good bet for those who want a lively scene and the full spread to choose from without worrying about dishes running out.

Royal Buffet works well for diners who enjoy sampling a little bit of everything without committing to a single entrée. It’s an environment where you can start with sushi or raw oysters, move on to seafood platters or cooked dishes like teriyaki salmon and chicken with broccoli, and wrap up with simple desserts such as sweet jelly or birthday cake. The layout of the buffet encourages casual pace and easy movement between stations, appealing to groups with diverse tastes.

Service tends to be efficient but mostly low-key — the staff keeps food replenished steadily but interacts at a functional level rather than a highly attentive one. The price point, roughly $40 per person, leans toward the higher side for buffet dining in the area, yet many find it fair given the size and freshness of the selection, especially if you’re focused on seafood.

In sum, Royal Buffet is best for local families or friends who want a broad palate of Asian and seafood dishes in a clean, roomy setting without the formality of sit-down dining. It works well for weekend lunch or early dinner when the buffet is busiest and continually refreshed. If you prioritize variety and seafood over fine service or ambiance, this is a solid choice in the Hoffman Estates dining scene.

Openings Hours

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Monday

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

1664 Reviews
Nattawoot Maneetorn

30 Nov 2025

This buffet restaurant is fantastic for anyone who loves variety. There is an impressive selection of dishes, ranging from fresh salads and sushi to hot main courses and delicious desserts. Every dish is flavorful and well-prepared, making it easy to find something for every taste. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and comfortable, which makes dining here a relaxing experience. The staff are friendly and attentive, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Whether you’re visiting with friends, family, or for a casual meal, this buffet offers excellent food and a great value for money.

Guillermo Garfias Jr

22 Nov 2025

Great variety of food. The service was mostly good. I will not specify. I don’t want to bash anyone, plus it didn’t hurt the experience. I personally like going on a Sunday afternoon cause its very busy, so the food gets refilled often, so you don’t get stuck eating food that has been sitting long Price was almost $100 for two people, but I guess its pretty fair considering the huge selection and variety of great food options, and their desserts are very good too

Izi Kehayov

10 Nov 2025

Nice Buffet with pretty large selection. It is $40 per person, and with taxes it comes up to $89.60 for 2 people. The place was clean and organized. Food trays seemed full at most times and were getting replenished constantly. Restrooms were also nice and I guess clean for the amount of people that were there – the buffet was packed. Not sure what to say about the service: The lady who sat us was nice, and the waiter only brought us the water. However when it was time to pay, the lady / server mumbled something about the tip. That did Not leave a good impression at all.

Bob Richards

06 Nov 2025

1st time visit, went on a Sunday (yesterday) around noon. Had sushi, sashimi, raw oysters, crab legs, salad, fruit. They also have classic Chinese type food. Was expecting lobster didn't see it, didn't ask I was full. They also have various cooked seafood and prepared/cooked oysters and seafood. Salad dressings were not chilled enough for me so I went vinegar oil and in store bought bottles. Service was good, only waited in line of 5 for crab legs 1 minute, they piled the plate to max which was more than I needed in hindsight but finished it. Server was quick to clear plate and attentive. It wasn't amazing but it was solid and met my expectations. $40, pay for drinks. If going for sushi, I prefer a sushi place, there wasn't a ton of options, like a handful or so.

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