Is there any culinary experience quite like a buffet? These all-you-can-eat spreads are perfect for the person who just can’t decide what to order off the menu. But in Iowa, you won’t just find the same-old, same-old on the buffet line – these four epic buffets offer a wide range of culinary experiences and will satisfy a whole family with different tastes.
Breitbach’s Country Dining is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Iowa, and the farm-house themed building is arguably the state’s most iconic buffet.
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While the restaurant has an a la carte menu, the large buffet spread is what everyone is here for. You’ll find no shortage of roasted and smoked meats and hearty sides every day of the week.
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If you’re in town on Friday, make sure to drop by for their special seafood buffet - including all-you-can-eat fish fry!
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Mr. Stirfry is a humble strip-mall restaurant in Sioux Falls, but this Chinese buffet packs some big surprises.
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In addition to the restaurant’s signature hibachi grill, you’ll find a large selection of authentic Chinese seafood specialties to pile on your plate.
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Make sure to save room for dessert, which includes fresh fruit and a selection of pastries and cakes in bite-size portions.
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Robert’s Buffet is one of the signature dining experiences at Rhythm City Casino Resort. Everything on the Davenport buffet is fresh-made for you to choose your favorites.
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At dinner, you’ll find their most popular offering - fresh-cut prime rib served with au jus that can rival any steakhouse.
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The desserts are all made on-site and change regularly - make sure to try the New York-style cheesecake.
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Finally, get ready for an Indian feast near Des Moines at Kathmandu Restaurant - one of the state’s most unique buffets.
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The weekend buffets let you sample almost everything on the menu - both vegetarian and meat. It’s the perfect way to try Indian and Nepali cuisine for a newcomer.
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You can stick to fan favorites like Tandoori chicken, or you can load up your plate with a little bit of everything and see if you discover a new gem.
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Have you been to any of these buffets? Do you have a favorite buffet in the Hawkeye State you keep coming back to? Let us know your all-you-can-eat gems in the comments section. If you want to know more about the resort that Robert’s Buffet calls home, check out the Rhythm City Casino Resort website, or visit Breitbach’s website to make sure you never miss your favorite theme night.
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Address: Breitbach’s Country Dining, 563 Balltown Rd, Sherrill, IA 52073, USAAddress: Mr. Stirfry, 4501 Southern Hills Dr #12, Sioux City, IA 51106, USAAddress: Robert’s Buffet, 7077 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807, USAAddress: Kathmandu Restaurant, 7229 Apple Valley Drive, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, USA
