Sizzler, Redlands

Long time location in downtown Redlands. Standard Sizzler fare. This location generally has good service and a well maintained salad bar. Great place for a quick lunch.

King Buffet, San Bernardino

Food Bar



Sat/Sun Buffet $10.99

King Buffet
204 East Hospitality Ln
San Bernardino, CA 92408

(909) 885-2338

King Buffet is located in Restaurant Row at Hospitality Lane. I had not visited this location in many years, if I recall correctly it was formally South China Seas Buffet. An acquaintance had recently visited for lunch and had recommended.
From the outside of the King Buffet, one would think it to be nothing more than a cheap buffet. But never judge a book by its cover. The buffet included various dishes ranging from sushi to pizza. There was a salad bar that included some other cold items like olives, eggs, and crab. There was also a large assortment of fruit in the fruit bar which included honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple, bananas, oranges, and other delightful tasting fruits. Along with the fruit was some tapioca and chocolate pudding. For the main dishes, there was excellent choices. I especially enjoyed the BBQ beef as well as the orange chicken. Unlike other Chinese restaurants, the meat was not a small piece dipped in a huge amount of bread. And for seafood lovers there was salmon, scallops, crab legs, shrimp, and sushi. I saw many tables with King Crab legs piled high. The King Buffet also offered a Mongolian BBQ, where you choose items to cook with chow mien. The Mongolian BBQ included shrimp as a meat choice, the beef was a little chewy. Leave room for dessert! Their desserts include the ever delicious apple pie, lemon tarts, cream puffs, almond cookies, and other sweets. The service was very good, our server immediately removed dirty plates and refilled drinks. There were a big mix of customers, many Asians. I saw the owner of a local Vietnamese Restaurant dining with his family. King Buffet has a Lunch Special Monday through Thursday for $5.99, which is a great deal.

Food ***

Ambiance **

Service **1/2

Value $$

Hometown Buffet - Sunday Brunch, Loma Linda

Hometown Buffet
24990 Redlands Blvd
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-6588


Hometown Buffet is in a freestanding building near the corner of Anderson. I have been a guest here since the mid-nineties, not much has changed since they opened. I normally will visit once a year, usually the same food items are on display. The food always taste the same, Hometown is very spare with the spices and seasonings. I had out of town guests visiting this weekend, the party included two babies. Decided to have Breakfast at Hometown Buffet, they are kid friendly. With all the other noise going on their screams blended right in with the others.

Eggs Benedict, Hash Browns, Bacon, Enchilada


Empty Food Trays

More empty trays.


Can not keep those trays filled.



Pancakes & Toppings

Salad Bar

Desert Bar, Omelet Bar at same station


Tres Leches Cake & Slim Pickings on the Fruit Bar

We visited on a Sunday morning around 10:30. The crowd was mainly older folks and non English speakers. Hometown was quite busy. It appears they have cut down on staff. In the past during peak periods Hometown had a hostess to seat customers, not this day. Kitchen staff did not appear to be prepared with backup food or runners to keep the food trays full. Food had the same bland taste. You get what you pay for, Breakfast is only $8.09 per adult. At this price I should not complain. I will return someday when I need a place to take noisy kids.

Food *

Ambiance **

Service *

Expense $

Repeat Visit? Only when I have too


http://www.oldcountrybuffet.com/

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant, Buena Park

Fried Chicken Dinner $15.90

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant
8039 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90620
714-220-5080

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant is located near the entrance of the park, close to Virginia's gift shop. I have been a guest here since I was a tyke. Have always heard stories that my Great Aunt was a waitress here in the early 50's. It has not changed much over the years, I seem to remember the food tasting better in days gone by. Was with a party of seven, we had to stand in line for half an hour or so. Line was not that long, I have seen it surrounding the building. I was not too impressed with the service, after 75 years you would think they would be more organized. Was asked about five times "how many in your party".

After a long day at the Farm with visiting relatives stopped in for the obligatory chicken dinner, it is now $15.90. This includes soup and salad, three pieces of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, cabbage with ham or sweet corn and dessert. Dinner is also served with a basket of warm biscuits. The dinner was good but nothing outstanding. My blue cheese salad dressing was watery, the chicken noodle soup was creamy and delish. The cabbage was ok, the mashed potatoes were fresh and fluffy but a bit bland. Unfortunately my chicken breast was a bit dry, I checked with others and they said theirs was juicy. Best part of the meal was the boysenberry pie, crust was slightly salty and blended well with the sweet boysenberry filling. Mrs Knott's is a good place to do the tourist thing with out of towners, but will not be going out of my way to visit again soon. About ten years ago I visited a Mrs Knott's in Moreno Valley but it is long gone. I don't think the concept worked separated from the park.

Food **

Ambiance **

Service **

Expense $$$

Repeat Visit? Only when I have too


http://www.knotts.com/public/park/marketplace/mrs_knotts.cfm

Miguel's, Corona

Miguel's California Mexican Cocina & Cantina
1920 Frontage Road
Corona, CA 92882-8401
Phone: 951.520.8911

First time visitors to Miguel's, had heard that they had very good Mexican food. Sign advertises Sonoran style cuisine. Sonoran is the same style as most local and national chain restaurants (El Torito). I had tried Miguel Jr's Drive Thru in Grand Terrace and had enjoyed the Nachos. Miguel's is a full sized dinner house, lots of light and bright inside. Most often on my first visit to a new Mexican restaurant I will order the standard combo plate, enchilada and taco with rice and beans. If they do these basic items well, good chance the rest of the menu items will be pleasing. The two item combo is $9.99, served with the obligatory chips and salsa. Salsa was not one of my favorites, they serve it in a pancake syrup type dispenser. It is not a fresh tomato, chili and cilantro type salsa, more of a red chili, tomato and garlic mix. The taco was good, the shell was unusual in that it was soft fried instead of hard. It was full of shredded beef and more cheese than the standard taco. Food was standard chain Mexican fare, probably a bit better than El Torito or Acapulco . Service was friendly, prompt and efficient.

Food ***

Ambiance ***

Service ****

Expense - **

Repeat Visit? Food was good, but a bit far to drive for standard fare. I would repeat if in the neighborhood.

http://www.miguelsrestaurant.com/default.asp