The holidays are all about gathering with the people you love, and Golden Corral’s making it even easier to celebrate together this year. Their fan-favorite Holiday Buffet is back with some exciting new additions, and here’s the best part: they’re open on Christmas Eve! Whether you’re looking for a festive family outing or want to treat everyone to a delicious holiday meal, this buffet has something special for everyone at the table.
What’s Actually on This Holiday Buffet?
Golden Corral isn’t messing around this year. They’ve loaded up their endless buffet with all the classics you’d expect, plus some exciting new additions that’ll make you want to go back for seconds (and thirds, let’s be honest).
The Main Event 🍗
The three stars of the show are Roasted Turkey, Glazed Ham, and Pork Roast. These aren’t self-serve, someone’s actually cutting them for you at carving stations, which adds that special-occasion feel and lets you request the type of serving you like.
New Kids on the Buffet 🍤
This year GC is debuting Peel & Eat Shrimp, Baked Squash Casserole, and Flan for dessert. It’s nice to see them switching things up while keeping the traditional favorites.
Your Favorite Sides 🍠
Think Sweet Potato Casserole, Homestyle Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, those famous Yeast Rolls, Cranberry Sauce, and Gravy. Basically everything you’d pile on the table at home – but this time with no cooking!
Dessert Time 🥧
Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie are the stars here, but there’s plenty more on the dessert bar if you’re feeling adventurous.
When Are We Going? 🏃♂️💨
The whole spread is available for a limited time on weekdays after 4pm. If you’re planning a Saturday or Sunday visit, it’s worth calling ahead as weekend hours can vary by location.
Here’s the best news: Golden Corral is open on Christmas Eve from 11am to 4pm. Some locations have extended or reduced hours, so check your local spot if your family likes to eat later before Santa visits.
Extras That Make It Even Better 🍎 ☕️
Golden Corral is also rolling out three new Caramel Apple beverages that sound perfect for the season: Caramel Apple Tea, Caramel Apple Lemonade, and a Caramel Apple Hot Coffee with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. These are limited-time only, so grab one while you can.
Not feeling the dine-in thing? Their Holiday Meals To Go serve 6-8 people and include your choice of Roasted Turkey, Glazed Ham, or Bone-In Pork Roast, all the traditional sides, a dozen yeast rolls with honey butter, and a whole pie. You can get it hot and ready-to-serve or cold and ready-to-cook. Orders need to be placed 72 hours ahead.
Oh, and here’s another sweet bonus: through January 4, buy $50 in gift cards and get a free $10 bonus card. Perfect if you’re already planning to eat there and want to give someone the gift of buffet festing this year.
With new menu items and Christmas Eve hours, Golden Corral’s Holiday Buffet gives you a legit way to enjoy holiday meals without the cleanup or cooking marathon. Sometimes the best holiday gift you can give yourself is letting someone else handle dinner.