Best Buffets in San Diego (2025)

A San Diego landmark since the 1950s, Bali Hai’s Sunday brunch buffet pairs tiki history and bay views with oysters, crab legs, prime rib, and Polynesian favorites. Highlighted by San Diego Magazine and celebrated by local critics.

This family-run bayside classic is known for a sprawling Sunday brunch buffet: a raw bar with lobster claws and oysters, carving and omelet stations, and pastries—spotlighted by San Diego Magazine and praised by generations of locals.

Run by the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, this nightly Maine lobster buffet delivers table-served tails, prime rib, crab legs, and a vast dessert bar. A local favorite for celebratory feasts across the county.

A Convoy District favorite where you build plates from a refrigerated buffet of meats, seafood, and veggies, then grill at your table. Praised by local food writers for value, variety, and a lively neighborhood vibe.

Independent seafood grill buffet with a sushi bar, teppanyaki noodle station, and crowd-pleasers like crab legs and even frog legs at dinner. Popular with locals for big groups and casual celebrations.

A Japanese-leaning buffet known for its long sushi line, sashimi and rolls, teppanyaki grill, and hot dishes. A go‑to in Sorrento Valley/Miramar for families and office lunches.

Mission Valley’s sprawling buffet offers sushi, a raw bar, teppanyaki, grilled meats, and themed specials like lobster nights. Covered by Times of San Diego and well known with locals for variety.

A neighborhood favorite for an all‑you‑can‑eat lunch buffet featuring Nepali and North Indian dishes, fresh naan, and weekend beverage options. Budget‑friendly and community‑minded.

Persian‑led Mediterranean buffet at lunch plus a Sunday brunch, with kebabs, stews, salads, and sweets. A cultural hub that frequently hosts community events and celebrations.

A locally owned favorite serving a hearty Southern buffet on Sundays—think fried chicken, catfish, biscuits, and sides—with a warm community spirit and repeat‑worthy value.