I came in expecting a different experience from the last time I came here, which was equally bad (if not worse), but I didn’t. Meat tasted old and there was a weird smell to everything in there. After one plate I had decided that I was done. I tried the banana pudding and I guess that was alright but it was the only thing that actually tasted good. Food was cold, salad menu had very few options, and don’t even get me started on the ice cream. My friend had gotten sherbet and it had the consistency of play dough/snot. I told him to just put it down and shortly after, we left. Never again.
Was only a few vehicles in parking lot at lunch on Friday. 7 or 8 customers inside at lunch time, We should took that as warning and walked out. Several warming trays was empty and not being used. There was not a good selection and the smallest amount of "raw cook to order" items I've seen at grill. Had cleaning supplies and other items stacked directly beside dining area,,Just not a good atmosphere. If anyone visits Cookeville try Panda Garden you will understand the difference !!!!
Very dirty place. The aquarium by the entrance looks very depressing and sad. They need some more lightings and lighten up the place. BUT, the food is so bad, this place has only one option that is to sell it off and let someone else run it.The Meat taste old. Some meat items were old. They should’ve been at least couple days old by their texture and tenderness and also had slight smell to it. I know the food and I can tell when they are old
Omg! I have never ate such bland food! Absolutely no taste no seasoning at all..it cost me $42 for 2 adults and 2 kids to eat at the buffet, the price is average however the food IS NOT! ..so I decided to just eat a salad, they can't mess that up. Right? Wrong! The only options they had was seriously 10 to 12 pieces of lettuce..cucumbers in vinegar, shredded cheese and your choice of salad dressing..who does that? No tomatoes! No ham, turkey,egg,bacon bits or croutons! If I could give it a zero star. I would! Now I understand why they make u pay before you eat.
Very disappointed today. Having to pay as you go in should have been a red flag. But it used to be very good. Not anymore. And the staff is not friendly. We felt like we were a burden to them by being there. We won't bother them anymore.
They now require payment first before you get the buffet. There is nothing wrong with that. However, I had to go find someone to give me the coke I ordered. She never came around to refill my drink. And why would she? She doesn't have to give me the ticket! The food was terrible. The General Taos chicken was just a disaster of dried meat and gristle. The red dipping sauce was watered down. One plate was enough for me... I didn't have a drink refill to enjoy another plate. The food and service was terrible and this was at 12:30pm! The hight of lunch time! That level of quality food and service does not deserve a second chance. I do not recommend the Daily Buffet and Grill.
No selection, no taste. Make you pay first. I was not sure why until I saw the buffet and tasted it. Now I know they make you pay first because it is so bad. Would have given negative stars if I could.
Worst buffet I’ve ever had and I’m definitely not a picky eater. Watched 2 people say thank you to the hostess and she intentionally ignored both. Save yourself $15. They also make you pay before the buffet? I’m assuming because many people decided to walk out from the terrible and cold food. Only buffet I’ve ever been to that I couldn’t find a single thing that I liked.
Food was cold.. ice cream tasted old.. my plates were never cleared.. and I had to hunt down server for a refill If they didn't make you pay before sitting you I would not have left a tip. I will not be going back.
Very dirty place. The food is cold and there are very less option.I bought a to-go and when I went to checkout, the lady opened my box and looked while weighing. My total was $9 but I still don’t understand why did she had to open it? Old lady was stingy and checking if I took too much of anything or not. Never going back here. Good is disgusting and everything taste and looked old. I dumped all my food after couple bites of fried shrimp