GOLDEN CORRAL
GOLDEN CORRAL is one of the cleaner kitchens in Osceola County: safer than 85% of Osceola County restaurants we grade, at an A 98/100.
Its latest inspection on March 3, 2026 cited 2 basic violations. Diners give it 4.1 across 12,523 reviews. It's a American spot in Kissimmee. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary options.
A · 98/100 · safer than 85% of Osceola County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (321) 402-0290
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (98/100)
- Violations
- 2 total — 2 basic
- Address
- 6077 W IRLO BRONSON HWY, Kissimmee, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Buffet restaurant, American restaurant, Banquet hall, Breakfast restaurant, Family restaurant, Takeout Restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.1 stars (12523 reviews)
- Seats
- 370
- Phone
- (321) 402-0290
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Worth separating two things on this listing: how the food is received, and how the kitchen inspects. Reviews that raise the staff average just 2.8 stars — this is where the complaints concentrate. After that, what it costs appears most often — 24% of the corpus, averaging 2.5.
More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 6 of 17. Behind those, whether food comes out hot is raised in 18% of reviews (4.0 average). 10 of 17 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 6 are two or lower.
On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (98/100), with 2 basic violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. That result dates from March 3, 2026. Ranked against Osceola County, it is safer than 85% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils.
If what it costs is what you care about, the reviews are the better guide here; if it is the kitchen, the grade is. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.
Our own analysis of 17 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Golden corral hit's every time for me I love that fried chicken you cant go wrong with nothing u eat i know I haven't
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Food was disgusting, not much of a variety to choose from even though its a buffet. Employees were seen doing pda in front of my children. Service was okay. Definitely overpriced,had to spend 100+ just for dinner, the food gave my family stomach aches, would not come back.
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The place was uncomfortably hot, and the air conditioning was too weak to cool the room properly. I wanna eat with my shirt off, how I with!
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Really good food amazing table service for what ur paying Atmosphere very smokey but they keep evt either refilled or fresh all tg worth
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Food was good, many selections. Wasn't too impressed with the desserts. Which helped me as I didn't need them. 😉
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Food was nasty 🤮 Karina was not a good waitress
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Everything was extremely pleasant and the food was very good!!
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Best buffet ive ever had
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Me encanta el desayuno. Todo estu o exquisito.
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Was really good tonight and the service was great.
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5 Star Google Review - General Manager Irina Roman and her team deserve the highest accolades! As a local who dines at the Celebration, FL Golden Corral quite frequently, I have consistently positive experiences that deserve mention. The entire staff is always on the go, working diligently in their positions to maintain the highest standards. The food is always delicious, beautifully presented, and abundant. Additionally, the dining room and bathrooms are flawlessly maintained, clean, and presentable. My servers are incredibly attentive, always checking back on me and creating a warm, personal connection. An exceptional dining experience like this does not just happen by accident. It is carefully planned, implemented, and presented like a well-oiled machine that appears to run effortlessly. The true powerhouse behind this enterprise is General Manager Irina Roman. Her professional, determined, goal-oriented, and dedicated leadership shines through everything. She is actively working every single time I eat here. If you visit this location, you will definitely be pleased from the beginning to the end of your experience!
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Good food and wait staff
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It’s wayyy too expensive for what it is. The food is not good, it was terribly loud and crowded, and the service was terrible. The sever snatched plates off our table from in front of us before we were finished eating. We live locally and had never been, but it’s a one and done for us. There are full service restaurants that taste better, are more affordable , and a much more pleasant dining experience.
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Me trataron mal, La Soda sabe mal
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Pobres . triste..muchonq decir El desaceo porfavor inesplicable..no vuelvo a ese lugar
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Big buffet with a lot of options, but i wouldn't say it's outstanding quality food. Somewhat cafeteria like really. Reminded me off college days. Had some unique items that I wouldn't touch. Taste of stuff was ok nothing special. Drinks are extra and pretty expensive.
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We went for lunch. We drove from Tampa there and it was horrible service, horrible food, horrible drinks. The bourbon chicken was not bourbon at all. No taste in anything but the fried chicken. The place smells moldy even the drinks in the plastic cup had a funny taste. Definitely not a place I’d revisit.
Overall Score
80 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM to 10 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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March 3, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
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October 21, 2025 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 1 basic
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: March 3, 2026