USA · BUFFET EXPERIENCES
Good buffet experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A 2-hour Clearwater Beach buffet cruise with captain narration or a DJ dance party, plus rum punch, beer, wine, and island-style food.
“Had so much fun. The staff was super friendly. The food was good and the drinks were great!!! Would recommend!!!!”
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation, with buffet dinner, open bar, and a high-energy Polynesian show with fire poi and live drumming.
“We went with family age 3 to 72. Everyone enjoyed the food and drinks, missing only a chance to try Poi. The dancing, costumes and entertainment were top notch. Our 3 year old was dancing the hula in the aisle. He totally understood the story being told. It was a wonderful night.”
Luxury Oahu snorkel cruise from Ko Olina with dolphin and whale chances, a Hawaiian buffet with drinks, plus easy Waikiki pickup.
“Fantastic experience from start to finish. Great crew very helpful and knowledgeable Highly recommend”
Ohio River dinner cruise from Newport with buffet dinner, reserved seating, music, and Cincinnati skyline views. $70 per person.
“We all really enjoyed our dinner cruise and the boat's personnel were great. Food was very good. We have done this cruise several times and always love the experience!”
Kauai’s Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation pairs a buffet dinner, lei greeting, craft fair, and a 45-minute Tahiti-to-Kauai show with fire.
“Valuable experience in terms of quality food, drink, and service and learning about local culture, tradition, and culture. The show was fun and exciting, but more astute and open-minded visitors will be inspired and educated by the entire experience.”
2-hour Savannah dinner cruise with Southern buffet, river views at night, and live music for dancing, $92 per person.
“everything was good, the food, the staff was really friendly, the bartender made a really good margarita. The two guys singing/playing really complimented each other. all in all it was a great experience”
Enjoy a Kauai luau at Kilohana Plantation with lei greeting, open bar, a local buffet, craft fair, imu reveal, and the Kalamaku show.
“Absolutely wonderful night great hospitality, lovely food and fabulous show.”
Oceanfront Kailua Bay luau with buffet dinner and free cocktails, plus Voyagers of the Pacific show and Samoan fire knife finale.
“Beautiful setting with the ocean backdrop, traditional Hawaiian culture is gorgeous and food was good . A must go !”
Sip bottomless mimosas and eat a chef-prepared buffet on a 2 to 3 hour NYC river cruise with 360 views and DJ energy.
“We went on 7th December. This was fantastic. Food was really good, plenty of choice and atmosphere was great. Views were breathtaking at night of the Manhattan skyline and also the stature of Liberty all lit up. I wouldn’t hesitate to do this again.”
New Orleans Court of Two Sisters jazz brunch buffet with a mimosa, guaranteed courtyard seating, Louisiana classics, live jazz, and dessert.
“Court of two sisters restaurant in New Orleans on Royal Street, was excellent. Our waiter was very well informed and very professional. Food was excellent and the red beans and rice were extremely good, fried catfish, the most important thing that was delicious. Was banana foster over a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was a fun place to take my husband who had never been at court of two sisters. We were on our vacation and we had an excellent time there.”
Norfolk buffet cruise on the Elizabeth River with skyline and Navy views, DJ music, and a large outdoor patio deck, from $68.
“It was great. The food was good and the staff was attentive. We even meet the captain.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
