7 Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffets in Massachusetts

All-You-Can-Eat Buffets in Massachusetts

Whether you are looking for a limitless Sunday brunch, endless sushi, or the "meat sweats" glory of a Brazilian steakhouse, Massachusetts has a surprisingly robust buffet scene. While the "old school" troughs have largely vanished, they have been replaced by higher-quality, specialized all-you-can-eat (AYCE) experiences.

Here are the 7 Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffets in Massachusetts right now.

1. Oliveira’s Steak House

• Cuisine: Brazilian Rodizio (Steakhouse)
• Locations: Somerville & Everett
• The Vibe: Authentic, loud, and incredibly generous.
• Why it’s a Winner: While national chains like Fogo de Chão get the marketing budget, locals know that Oliveira’s is the real deal for a fraction of the price. This is a traditional Rodizio—you flip your card to green, and gauchos swarm your table with skewers of fire-roasted meat until you beg for mercy.
• Must-Eat: The Picanha (house special sirloin cap) is mandatory. Don't skip the hot buffet bar, which features yucca fries, plantains, and savory black beans.

2. Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

• Cuisine: Premium Japanese Hot Pot
• Location: Boston (Chinatown)
• The Vibe: Sleek, modern, and high-end.
• Why it’s a Winner: This is not your average lukewarm buffet. Mikiya is a relatively new and "hot" addition to the city, offering an AYCE experience focused on luxury ingredients. You choose a tier (ranging from roughly $45 to $98+), and they bring unlimited trays of high-quality meat to cook in your personal broth pot.
• Must-Eat: If you splurge for the higher tiers, the unlimited A5 Wagyu Beef is a melt-in-your-mouth experience that is rare to find in an AYCE format.

3. Henrietta’s Table

• Cuisine: Farm-to-Table Sunday Brunch
• Location: Cambridge (The Charles Hotel)
• The Vibe: Upscale New England classic.
• Why it’s a Winner: This is the "Grand Dame" of Massachusetts buffets. It isn't cheap, but it is arguably the highest quality food you can find in a buffet setting in New England. The focus is on fresh, local ingredients rather than volume. It is a favorite for Mother’s Day, graduations, and "treat yourself" Sundays.
• Must-Eat: The raw bar (fresh local oysters and shrimp) and the carving station, which typically features prime rib or leg of lamb.

4. Yamato II

• Cuisine: Sushi & Japanese
• Location: Boston (Back Bay) & Brighton
• The Vibe: Busy, efficient, and student-friendly.
• Why it’s a Winner: Finding "cheap" sushi that is also "safe" sushi is a delicate balance, and Yamato nails it. For a set price, you get unlimited sashimi, nigiri, maki rolls, and kitchen appetizers (like tempura and gyoza). It is a rite of passage for Boston college students and a guilty pleasure for everyone else.
• Must-Eat: The Spicy Tuna Rolls and the Salmon Sashimi. Just be careful—they often have a "waste policy," so only order what you can actually finish!

5. Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen

• Cuisine: Soul Food & Jazz Brunch
• Location: Boston (South End/Roxbury line)
• The Vibe: Electric, soulful, and historic.
• Why it’s a Winner: Known as "DCBK," this spot offers a legendary Sunday Jazz Buffet (usually 10 AM – 3 PM). It is one of the few places where the entertainment is as good as the food. You get live jazz music paired with unlimited Southern comfort classics.
• Must-Eat: The fried catfish, mac and cheese, and collard greens. It is comfort food at its finest.

6. Godavari

• Cuisine: South Indian
• Locations: Woburn, Framingham
• The Vibe: Casual, family-style, and spicy.
• Why it’s a Winner: Indian lunch buffets are a staple, but Godavari takes it up a notch with their massive "Grand Lunch Buffets" (especially on weekends). They specialize in South Indian cuisine, meaning you’ll find more dosas, idlis, and tamarind-spiked curries than at your typical Tikka Masala spot.
• Must-Eat: The Dosas (crispy crepes) and the Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani.

7. Flaming Grill & Buffet

• Cuisine: Pan-Asian / Hibachi
• Locations: Revere, Roslindale, Malden
• The Vibe: The "People's Choice" mega-buffet.
• Why it’s a Winner: Sometimes you just want the classic, massive, strip-mall buffet experience where quantity has a quality all its own. Flaming Grill is huge, affordable, and covers every base from sushi to pizza to green beans. It features a Teppanyaki grill station where you select your raw ingredients and a chef cooks them in front of you.
• Must-Eat: The custom Hibachi grill plate and the Salt & Pepper Shrimp.

A Note on "The Missing Legend"

Long-time residents might be looking for Minado (Natick) on this list. Sadly, the beloved sushi buffet permanently closed its doors in late 2024. For a similar sushi experience, Yamato II is now your best bet.

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