GOLDEN CORRAL STEAK BUFFET BAK

Health grade
A · 100/100
Orange County rank
Among the cleanest
Diner rating
4.2 ★ · 9,293 reviews
Violations
None cited
Last inspected
Apr 2026

Its most recent inspection on April 15, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 4.2 across 9,293 reviews. It's a American spot in Orlando. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary options.

A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County

Get directions Call (407) 938-9500

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
8707 VINELAND AVE, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Buffet restaurant, American restaurant, Banquet hall, Breakfast restaurant, Family restaurant, Takeout Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.2 stars (9293 reviews)
Seats
420
Phone
(407) 938-9500
Website
Official website
Photo of GOLDEN CORRAL STEAK BUFFET BAK
Photo: Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.2 Community-sourced rating 9,293 reviews
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What diners say — our read

If these 15 reviews agree on a topic, it is the staff. Reviewers who mention front-of-house rate this place 4.7 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.

No one in this corpus comments on how much food arrives at all. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (11 of 15). Of the 15 rated reviews, 13 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below.

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (100/100), nothing cited at the most recent DBPR visit. The visit behind that grade was April 15, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 100% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. No violations were recorded at that visit, which is the cleanest result available.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 15 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Aide is always awesome, I come to back just for her , smile and service Thank you golden corral for hiring her

  • June 29, 2026

    Great food and highly recomended.

  • June 29, 2026

    Un poco sucio

  • June 28, 2026

    Waitress was great!! Food was okay

  • June 24, 2026

    A straight lifesaver while we were at Disney! That chicken and omelet was great every morning!

  • June 21, 2026

    It was not crowded for a Friday night. Our waitress was wonderful. Not intrusive or too talkative but good at predicting the weather. Enjoyed our meal and sitting for awhile to digest the multitude of options. Thanks to the manager Mir! I went to look at their rooms to rent for a reunion.

  • June 20, 2026

    Always the best. This golden corral goes above and beyond all others. I come every thanksgiving, everything is perfect, never a wait. Tonight we were starving running late and they allowed us in and everything was nice. We weren't rushed and it is very appreciated.

  • June 19, 2026

    My server Roman did a great job with staying on top of plates and drinks would definitely come back for this great service !

  • June 18, 2026

    Good food at a good price senior lunch special can't beat it.

  • June 18, 2026

    Not as good as Golden corral I go to in Zephyrhills. What's bigger variety

  • June 17, 2026

    Very welcoming when you first walk in. Friendly service and fresh good food.

  • June 17, 2026

    Server Jean Claude

  • June 16, 2026

    Jean was great!

  • June 15, 2026

    Muy bueno todo rico

  • June 14, 2026

    Staff is great, food is great.

Overall Score

83 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    7 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.2★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Stable, 50% clean

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.

  1. April 15, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. December 2, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained

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: April 15, 2026