Looking for best "All-You-Can-Eat" in Monmouth County, NJ

[kbpnj]

I am in need of some help! My good friend has one request for his birthday dinner..."Take me to an All-You-Can Eat so I can stuff my face."

My issues... 1. I don't know a good "All-You-Can-Eat" in Monmouth County, NJ... 2. I don't want to sacrifice quality for quantity.

Any advice for good "All-You-Can-Eat" in Monmouth County, NJ? Thank you!

[joonjoon]

This isn't ayce but I thought I'd throw it out there...Shanghai bun. It's not AYCE but there is no way anyone can eat more than 20 bucks worth of food there. And everything will be made fresh!

[seal]

I was thinking the same thing joonjoon! Or at North of the Border.

But as for the best ayce, it is only brunch that's worth a darn. I eat at some of the places listed above too, but that's just because I live here. The food's not bad, but none of it is the buffet at the Bellagio. Brunch at At The Table and to a lesser degree, at Molly Pitcher Inn gets you the closest we can locally.

[joonjoon]

Man the Bellagio rocks a serious buffet don't they? I think they ruined all buffets for me forever.

I'm also a total sucker for a good Sunday brunch, but haven't been to Molly Pitcher...are they the best in the area?

[seal]

Foodwise, At The Table was better,. But a great southern brunch takes me back to LA in the late 80s, sitting next to Little Richard eating at a communal table at Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch.

The last time I went, about a year and a half ago, the overall brunch experience at Molly Pitcher was elegant and lovely. Unlike some of my friends, I always love the view of the river, no matter how many times I see it. I recall the food as being competant and forgetable, but I remember the day fondly.

[Tay]

I was at Molly Pitcher recently. I too love the view of the river and never tire of the way the different seasons and outdoor activities serve as ongoing entertainment for the Patrons.

The quality/selection/display of food reminds me of an upscale catered event.
I always feel like a wedding crasher!.The physical setup/location of food stations could be better, esp around the omlette station but people seem to navigate pretty well.

The only other thing I find annoying is the way they line everyone up prior to seating them. It reminds me of lining up schoolage children in the school cafeteria.

[stack_c]

+1 for Tandoor e India in Oakhurst. Food is always fresh and delicious. Often times they will bring fresh items out for the buffet while you are there. They are incredibly friendly, generous and accomodating. Also excellent value for $$

[yCf]

Tokyo sushi buffet in Freehold is a decent one if you link sushi.
If your friend want meat and don't mind traveling to Edison, Picnic Garden is a AYCE Korean BBQ joint that allow you to stuff yourself to death with grill meat.

[cantkick]

Just thought of another. There are a couple Brazilian Rodizios in Long Branch that are AYCE. I believe Pezao on Joline Ave is one. Some LB locals could help out with recommendations.

And yes, Tokyo is one sushi AYCE I had in mind. Sake One is another.

[MarlboroMan]

For sushi buffets, there is also Makkoli in East Brunswick, and the upscale Ichi Umi at Menlo Park Mall. Of course, they have other foods besides sushi.

Freehold Grand Buffet is good for all you can eat Chinese. And, I see a decent amount of Asian clientele when I go there. There are also a number of dishes one does not usually see at the typical Chinese buffet.

I just came back from a cruise, where I pretty much stuffed my face all week. Surprisingly, I only gained 5 pounds. :)

Another favorite is Southern Smokehouse in Linden. It's tucked away in a shopping center, but they have southern foods, fried chicken, cooked to order steaks, and more (including an "Asian Bar").

www.smokehousebuffet.com

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Freehold Grand Buffet
3681 US Highway 9 Ste 21, Freehold, NJ 07728

[Heidi cooks and bakes]

I haven't been there for the buffet, but dinner was great. How about At The Table in Asbury Park for their Sunday buffet. Fried chicken, meatloaf, sweet potaoes, dirty rice. That might fit the bill!

[bgut1]

How about the lunch or dinner buffets at Tandoor e India in Ocean? I have always found their food to be quite good. In fact, I'm addicted to their Chicken Tikka Masala (extra spicy) although I'm not sure if it's a regular item on the buffet.

[joonjoon]

Wow bg, I'm amazed at the Tandoor e India reference. I've been going there for years now and it seems like there's never anyone eating there. I always wonder how they stay in business!

While I love Tandoor e, I think Neelam puts out a slightly better buffet.

[bgut1]

Joon - I feel the same way. All I know is I'm happy they are still open. As for Neelam, its a bit of a haul for me to make it up to Middletown for my Indian food fix.

[joonjoon]

Does it have to be a buffet? Sounds like the AYCE ribs at Big Eds might fit your bill.

[cantkick]

There are plenty of AYCE Chinese buffets. I doubt any are outstanding, but some might be decent. There are two AYCE sushi places I can think of. I can elaborate if you want more info.

If there is still a Charlie Brown's in Monmouth County, their salad bar is usually excellent. I often went just for that.

Some BBQ places are AYCE. Look at the several recent threads.

Otherwise, I'm not aware of any place that does it on an every-day basis.

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Charlie Browns
443 S Main St, Forked River, NJ 08731

[Tay]

"If there is still a Charlie Brown's in Monmouth County, their salad bar is usually excellent. I often went just for that."

The one we used to go to in,( I think,) Tinton Falls, closed.. I believe the one in Lakewood is still operating. We now go to Ruby Tuesdays for their AYCE Salad Bar.

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Charlie Browns
443 S Main St, Forked River, NJ 08731

[cantkick]

The RT salad bar is ok, but does not compare to CB. I was not pleased when the Tinton Falls one closed. Now that someone has purchased the CB chain, maybe it will reopen (hope, hope, hope).

[Tay]

"Now that someone has purchased the CB chain, maybe it will reopen (hope, hope, hope"
I agree with you RE: RT Vs CB Salad Bar, but there didn't seem to be any alternative.
I wasn't aware that the CB chain had been purchased. I also hopex3 that it reopens