OLD TYME GRILL & BUFFET – JONESBORO, GA

 OLD TYME GRILL & BUFFET – JONESBORO, GA

⭐ OUR RATING: 3.5 OUT OF 5 STARS

Was Old Tyme Grill & Buffet worth the stop? We Stayed There visited this country-style buffet in Jonesboro, Georgia, and while there were some positives, our overall experience left us disappointed.

Here's our breakdown of the good, the bad, and whether we'd return.

THE GOOD

First, credit where it's due! The staff was friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout our visit. Service was definitely one of the highlights.

The buffet offered a decent selection of Southern comfort food and soul food favorites, including fried chicken, ribs, fried fish, lima beans, yams, collard greens, and other traditional country-style dishes.

The main dining area was clean during our visit. The restaurant occupies a former Golden Corral building, and the layout is nearly identical, giving it that familiar buffet atmosphere.

One standout dish? The collard greens! They were among the better items we tried.

THE NOT-SO-GOOD

Unfortunately, having a decent selection doesn't necessarily mean the food delivers on quality.

While some dishes were enjoyable, others fell noticeably short. The fried fish had an unpleasant, stale taste that made us question its freshness. The beets also tasted old and had an unpleasant, earthy flavor. Overall, the food quality was inconsistent.

Then came one of our biggest complaints: THE BATHROOMS.

While the dining area appeared clean, the restrooms were in disgusting condition during our visit. This was a major disappointment and something that definitely affected our overall impression.

THE PRICE

At $18.75 per person before tip, including the two children in our group, we felt the price was excessive for the quality of food being offered.

For comparison, we expected a better value considering what we've experienced at Golden Corral locations.

Another interesting observation: We arrived around 11:30 AM on a Saturday and left around 12:30 PM. During that entire time, the restaurant wasn't busy at all.

A quiet Saturday lunch isn't necessarily a reflection of food quality, but combined with our experience, it certainly stood out.

OUR FINAL VERDICT

⭐ 3.5/5 STARS

Old Tyme Grill & Buffet has some things going for it. The employees were friendly, the dining area was clean, and there was a respectable selection of Southern vegetables and comfort foods.

However, inconsistent food quality, unpleasant restroom conditions, and a price that didn't match the overall experience ultimately brought our rating down.

Would We Stayed There return? Probably not.

But if you're looking for a quick stop to grab a plate of country vegetables and don't mind average buffet food, this restaurant might still work for you.

This review reflects our personal experience during one Saturday lunch visit. Your experience may be different.

NOW WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Have you eaten at Old Tyme Grill & Buffet in Jonesboro, Georgia?

Was your experience better than ours? Are there certain dishes we should have tried?

Drop your thoughts in the comments! We want to hear from the locals.

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