Buffets are a great choice if you would like to take the whole family out to dinner, but don’t want to spend a fortune to do it. There may be a buffet restaurant called either Hometown Buffet , Country Buffet, or Old Country Buffet located near where you live. The restaurant goes by different names, depending on what part of the United States it is located in. You can count on finding the same kinds of family friendly food at all of these restaurants. There is a search engine on their website to help you find the buffet that is closest to you.
There are lots of different ways to save money when you eat at this buffet. Like all buffets, this one has you pay one price, that is not related to how much or how little you eat. Buffets are great because everyone can just walk up and choose what they want, and it’s all the same price. Many of these buffets have started charging extra for a drink, but you can avoid that cost if you would like to drink water, which is free. There is one price for lunch, and a slightly higher price for dinner, so you can save a little money if you eat there earlier in the day.
Senior citizens can join the Senior Club, by purchasing a Senior Club Card for just one dollar. This gives the Senior extra discounts, and some complementary extras with most meals, and it is good for an entire year. This is helpful if you have a grandparent who is living with your family, and everyone wants to go out to eat together.
There is an eClub that anyone can join. Just for joining, you will get a coupon in your email for one free meal, (with the purchase of another buffet meal). You also will get a coupon for a free meal on your birthday, which is nice. You may also get other coupons periodically, but in my experience, most of the emails are about what days they will be open for breakfast, and to let me know that they will be open on certain holidays.
Thursday night is Family Night at the buffet. This is the night where you will find kid-friendly items like chicken strips, pizza, and macaroni and cheese. Picky eaters will find something they like on Family Night. If you have a toddler who is still learning how to behave at a restaurant, Family Night might be a good place to visit. The restaurant will be filled with other families, who will understand.