I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavor and perfectly prepared. The service was impeccable—attentive, professional, and friendly. The staff truly cares about their customers, making sure every detail is taken care of. The cleanliness of the place was also remarkable, adding to the overall pleasant atmosphere. Without a doubt, I will be coming back! Highly recommended!
Overview
Discover The Buffet, an all-you-can-eat dining destination inside MGM Northfield Park at 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield, OH 44067, United States. Designed to bring a touch of Las Vegas-style abundance to Northeast Ohio, the restaurant combines American comfort food, seafood, carved meats, international dishes, desserts, and live cooking stations in one sprawling experience. From a food blogger’s perspective, The Buffet works best for diners who value variety above all else—families, groups, and casino visitors can build completely different plates without compromising on a single cuisine.
The selection reportedly includes more than 60 fresh items and six live-action cooking stations. Rotating offerings can feature prime rib, brisket, bacon-wrapped turkey, made-to-order pasta, Italian specialties, burgers, grilled sandwiches, vegetables, seafood, fruit, and baked desserts. Current official pricing lists weekday and Friday/Saturday lunch at approximately $24.99, Friday and Saturday dinner at $37.99, and Sunday brunch at $29.99. Holiday pricing may differ. No reservations are required, and eligible diners can earn or redeem MGM Rewards points.
One of the strongest reasons to visit The Buffet in Northfield is the Prime Rib. Served from the carving station when featured, it provides the rich beefy centerpiece many diners expect from a casino buffet. Recent restaurant summaries specifically highlight tender prime rib among the better-received dishes, while the rotating carvery keeps repeat visits from feeling identical.
The Beer-Battered Fish is another worthwhile choice. A crisp golden coating gives the fish texture without hiding its mild flavor, and guests can pair it with salad, vegetables, or even turn it into an improvised fish sandwich using the buffet’s bread and tartar sauce. Other seafood selections may include salmon and catfish, creating more variety than the typical carving-and-pasta buffet formula.
Sunday’s All-Day Brunch adds another personality to The Buffet, with current listings mentioning eggs, waffles, pancakes, ham, steak, bacon, sausage, and a full salad bar. This is arguably the best option for groups divided between breakfast and lunch cravings.
Customer feedback is mixed but informative. One diner praised the “good assortment” and said the servers were “very friendly,” while others have criticized value or consistency on particular visits. That is the main limitation of the buffet format: freshness and execution can vary depending on timing and turnover. Visiting during a busy service period may offer the best chance of catching frequently replenished dishes.
The atmosphere at The Buffet is spacious, clean, casual, and designed for volume rather than intimacy. Wheelchair-friendly space, attentive servers, plentiful desserts, and easy access within MGM Northfield Park make it especially practical for groups.
For anyone comparing the best restaurants in Northfield for high-variety local dining experiences, The Buffet deserves consideration for its live cooking stations, prime rib, seafood, Sunday brunch, and broad dessert selection. Call +1 330-908-7625 and arrive hungry enough to explore more than one plate.
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All right, everybody! Calling out to all players at MGM Northfield. I had to edit this review. Simple heads up… Sometimes it’s hit or miss on Sundays for brunch. I went for lunch on Friday and I have to say it was very good. I was being innovative with the food at the buffet example which I will show you in a picture of my fish sandwich. They have bread. They have tartar sauce and they have really good fish so I made myself a sandwich and filled me up just fine . They usually serve some type of beef at the buffet, Usually overcooked and Dry. I’m tired of hearing excuses from the chefs who cook it. The desserts are very, very good. They do a lot of on-site baking as well as the frosting they don’t make the ice cream, but the ice cream is very good . Definitely ask for Debbie at the salad bar. She makes the best dill tuna salad I’ve ever had. You definitely cannot go wrong with the servers. They are very friendly and hospitable.
The Buffet was great and we really enjoyed ourselves when we went to dine here. The selections of food were good and at the right temperature. The server we had was also nice and returned frequently to make sure we were ok. They have been reopen about 4 weeks now. One of the. Chef's, Chef Red, was very helpful and informative about the excellent cook dishes at her stations Especially the shrimp and grits and other food items Thanks
First of all, Cece is a good waitress. She is very attentive and checked on us often. I appreciate that kind of service. Often, at a buffet, they seat you, get your drink, and then you don't see them again. This level of service is a nice change. The food is higher quality than their competition downtown. It still doesn't meet the level of Las Vegas MGM, but for Cleveland, it's OK. It's pricy. They don't seem to offer it as a comp. With my points, it costs roughly $7.00, I believe it is $25 without points. The servers are very friendly. The dessert is above par. I think it was the best part, in my opinion.
We went on Friday & Sunday to use our FREE vouchers that MGM decided to give as a way to get people to try their buffet. If you have gone past it since they reopened after the Pandemic, you probably noticed it was pretty empty. The cost of the meals did not match the quality of the food. Anyway, they have improved the food & the servers were excellent. We wil be back for the brunch (which is $30). Even the crumbiest buffets are more than that. But I was annoyed at the many CHEAPSKATES that left little or no tip. Shame on you. It is not the fault of the servers if you lost at the slots.
The seating in great, server was extremely friendly and hard working (kept drinks at the table and went above and beyond), and the food was tasty but kinda cold. I think it was because of the air conditioning but everything else was nice. Large selection of food and plenty of desserts.
I tried everything and everything was good. The fried chicken was great. And I loves my salad and fresh fruit. And I had enough points for a free meal