[Willy702]

Originally Posted by sargentodiaz

Well, I'll go when the line dies down just to see what it's like.

Cici's is probably just as good - and cheaper.

And the buffet at Boulder Station is just fine and sometimes cheaper, especially if you use your club card.

Its very similar to Boulder or Palace Station. Once again its not going to blow people away. When it settles down you will find its customers to mostly be larger families, especially Hispanic, and retired folks. Just like most cheaper buffets. It only makes sense from a convenience standpoint. No one should drive across town for it, but those who don't want to deal with a casino or live close by will be the normal patrons.

[BBMW]

The advertising built demand nationally, including Vegas. When they opened, they had a ready customer base. It will be interesting to see how it holds up over time, especially in Vegas (having all the casino buffets as competition.)

Originally Posted by clutchcargo777

The only ad's I've ever seen for GC are on national channels and these were aired long before this GC opened. I think it has more to do with people wanting to try something they have been denied in the past. Open a Cracker Barrel or re-open a Sizzler and you'd see the same thing.

For an example of this, look at the In-and-Out on Trop near the strip. Packed every. single. day. I mean literally bus loads of people trucked in, lunch time can be an hour wait to just get to the counter. People staying on the strip just have to try it since they don't have it back home. Funny thing is, the Maryland Pkwy and W. Sahara locations never see this kind of traffic.

[Willy702]

Originally Posted by BBMW

The advertising built demand nationally, including Vegas. When they opened, they had a ready customer base. It will be interesting to see how it holds up over time, especially in Vegas (having all the casino buffets as competition.)

Has anyone nearby heard if they sent out coupons? If they targeted the market close by and mailed/hung coupons then it would explain the big crowds at opening.

[sargentodiaz]

Originally Posted by Kitchen Witch

Cheap food done cheaply. It's a bargain for big families. I have no desire to even try it. But then again I'm not a restaurant and especially, a buffet person. Maybe if someone I know personally tries it and recommends it I might venture there, as I am so curious to see what all the hoopla is about.

I heard on the news another location of Golden Corral was coming to the Northwest part of town, where exactly I don't know.

I read somewhere on North Decatur.

[aardogfsu]

I saw some the pics of the food for Golden Corral on yelp...you guys know Rio Carnival buffet has 50% off for locals every meal of the day every day of the week except Saturday...works out to the same price.

[Danknee]

Originally Posted by aardogfsu

I saw some the pics of the food for Golden Corral on yelp...you guys know Rio Carnival buffet has 50% off for locals every meal of the day every day of the week except Saturday...works out to the same price.

A recent Yelp reviewer indicates the locals deal has been lowered from 50% to 25% off.

[aardogfsu]

Are you sure it wasn't the Rio Seafood that is 25% off...I went looking for the yelp review on the rio carnival being dropped to 25% off from 50% but couldn't find it, do you have a link?