Fresh Market Square Buffet
A popular buffet spot known for its diverse American dishes, with a strong emphasis on seafood and weekend prime rib specials.
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Fresh Market Square Buffet
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A popular buffet spot known for its diverse American dishes, with a strong emphasis on seafood and weekend prime rib specials.
"While the seafood is plentiful, the quality of hot dishes can be inconsistent, leading to mixed diner experiences."
Weekday Value
Visit on weekdays for a lower buffet price of $18.99, making it a more affordable dining option.
Seafood Selection
If you're a fan of seafood, you'll appreciate the plentiful shrimp and other shellfish available.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
American
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(712) 329-6000
Address
1 Harrah's Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
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Seafood Lover's Paradise
Enjoy an abundance of shrimp and other shellfish options, making it a great choice for seafood enthusiasts.
Weekend Prime Rib Special
Savor the chef-carved prime rib featured on Saturday nights, a popular draw for diners seeking a hearty meal.
Affordable Weekday Dining
Visit on weekdays for a budget-friendly buffet experience, with lunch priced at an attractive $18.99.
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Weekday Value
Visit on weekdays for a lower buffet price of $18.99, making it a more affordable dining option.
Seafood Selection
If you're a fan of seafood, you'll appreciate the plentiful shrimp and other shellfish available.
Avoid Peak Times
To ensure fresher food options, it's recommended to avoid visiting during the busiest hours.
Watch Hot Food Quality
Some reviews suggest being cautious about the quality of hot food items; consider this when ordering.
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Weekday Value
Visit on weekdays for a lower buffet price of $18.99, making it a more affordable dining option.
Seafood Selection
If you're a fan of seafood, you'll appreciate the plentiful shrimp and other shellfish available.
Avoid Peak Times
To ensure fresher food options, it's recommended to avoid visiting during the busiest hours.
Watch Hot Food Quality
Some reviews suggest being cautious about the quality of hot food items; consider this when ordering.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Fresh Market Square Buffet offers a wide variety of options, with many guests enjoying the seafood selections and the advertised prime rib on Saturdays. However, a significant number of reviews point to inconsistent quality, particularly with hot food items, and some mention disappointment with the overall value for the price. Service can also be a mixed bag, with some staff receiving praise and others criticism.
"Ate lunch here. Food has some good & some bad. Everything was great on the dessert plate pictured. But the hot food was mediocre. Grilled/roasted veggies in regular oil instead of an olive oil and no other seasoning was added. Chicken with mushrooms was salty but the chicken & mushroom pieces had good flavor. Staff was generally very good, just one younger waitress with poor customer skills."
Kristie Smith
"The prime rib on Saturday is of very poor quality. Brought one of my out of town friends to the buffet because it was close to his hotel but the foods just had no taste and the prime rib was very stringy and tough to cut. The only good food was the fried chicken. Seafood lovers would be ok as there is plenty of shrimp and other shellfish but I'm not a shellfish person. Overall, for $25 a person this was not good. It was on the same level as $12 Golden Corral."
jlwii2000
"Awful food, awful experience spent nearly $70 for my Husband and myself to eat. We went with a group of friends and needless to say we were all dissatisfied and extremely disappointed I would compare the slop to cafeteria food. Nothing was refilled. The dessert bar was horrid empty and looked old. The chocolate fountain chocolate tasted like old chocolate syrup no fruit choices for the fountain, no cold plates so like syrup the chocolate just ran all over. It was AWFUL I would not recommend this buffet to anyone."
Jenna B.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lunch is priced at $18.99 on weekdays. Saturday prime rib nights are $20.99 for adults and $13.99 for kids 4-10.
Yes, the buffet offers plenty of shrimp and other shellfish options, which are frequently highlighted as a positive.
Reviews are mixed, with some diners finding hot food items to be mediocre, salty, or lacking in seasoning.
Saturday nights feature chef-carved prime rib and a variety of seasoned selections.
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It is recommended to avoid peak times to ensure you experience fresher food options.
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Guests can dine at Caddy's Riverside Grille, serving American dishes, or at Fresh Market Square Buffet, located approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
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