When it comes to dining, Macon has no shortage of restaurants to choose from. If you’re craving Mexican cuisine, places such as Margaritas and Guitarras have your back. If you’re hungry for pizza, restaurants such as Fatty’s as well as The Brick are there for you. There may be times when you’re not craving anything in particular which might lead you to turn to a buffet. Macon is home to a few noteworthy buffet-style restaurants, and this article seeks to highlight some of those places.
- Ole Times Country Buffet, 1343 Gray Highway, Macon, GA 31211
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If you’re looking for quick and easy Southern food, Ole Times Country Buffet is the place for you. This is an all-you-can-eat buffet that can hopefully satisfy your every need. This place offers a wide variety of options from seafood to BBQ. The restaurant itself is located on Gray Highway close to a Walmart–Ole Times opens at 10:30 a.m. every day and stays open from 8-9 p.m. depending on the day.
2. New China Buffet, 5012 Harrison Road, Macon, GA 31206
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If you’re perhaps craving Mandarin food, then New China Buffet has your back. To put it simply, this restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional Chinese dishes from seafood options as well vegetarian options. New China Buffet is located on Harrison Road right next to a Cracker Barrel and close to a Wendy’s–additionally, the restaurant is open every day from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
3. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 4704 Presidential Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206
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While being part of a well-known chain of restaurants, Golden Corral in of itself is also a buffet-style restaurant for which the whole family can enjoy–offering meals related to breakfast, lunch, as well as dinner. Furthermore, Golden Corral offers what is essentially an endless variety at an admittedly affordable price. The restaurant is located on Presidential Parkway right next to a Zaxby’s and is open from 10:45am to 9pm on weekdays, and 8am to 9pm on weekends.
Jamie M • Oct 10, 2025 at 8:17 am
I always like to see food articles! You might consider adding the other Ole Times Country Buffet on Eisenhower and make a distinction between the buffets that are all you can eat vs pay for what you take. Thanks for the story!