Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Golden Corral: we saved you a plate

Warm up with home-cooked favorites

- By Karen Rice

Nothing warms you up from the inside like hearty home-cooking. Warm up this winter with the delicious choices, family atmosphere and friendly customer service at Golden Corral. Their legendary all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets give you unlimited delicious choices, all at affordable prices. The only dilemma is where to start? Dessert-first? Traditiona­l meat-starch-and-veggies? A trip to the salad bar? Or a plate of just sides?

Their mouthwater­ing menu offers an amazing array of quality, madefrom-scratch food freshly prepared throughout the day. With over 100 items to choose from, everyone is sure to find what they’re craving here. It’s the perfect spot for a family with picky eaters, or those following low carb, vegan, paleo, or plant-based diet plans.

“Our most popular dishes are our amazing pot roast and our Bourbon Street chicken accompanie­d by our awesome yeast rolls,” says General Manager Joe Dickson. “Our carrot cake is pretty great too.”

Joe knows what he’s talking about: his history with the Fort Smith Golden Corral goes back to the beginning.

“The Golden Corral here in Fort Smith has been here for 28 years. I was hired on from day one. I started off as a cook and have moved up through the years to become General Manager here.”

What keeps people coming back to this Fort Smith favorite? Joe believes that while delicious food and great value may bring customers through the door, the family-friendly vibe keeps them coming back.

“The number one reason people come to our restaurant is the great food, but along the way they find hospitable service and a family-like atmosphere that is unbeatable. We want our guests to feel at home and comfortabl­e when they dine with us,” he explains. “We want them to have a good meal, laughter, and happiness. We want them to know we care about them and their families. We want them to have great time so they will keep coming back to see us!”

Originally from Van Buren, Joe has lived in the area his whole life and loves the people here, including his foodservic­e family. “I enjoy the day to day interactio­n with my co-workers, guests, managers, and even the delivery drivers that deliver groceries to us,” he continues. “My co-workers are my family away from my real family. I have always said that if one of us fails then we all fail so I want them to be successful.”

The first Golden Corral restaurant opened in North Carolina in 1973. Nearly 50 years later, they have earned their place as America’s #1 buffet and grill.

Great value for a good price

Golden Corral’s mission to make pleasurabl­e dining affordable for all guests is one that Joe takes to heart.

“They can get a great meal at an affordable price and leave with a smile on their face. We go above and beyond for our guests.”

Breakfast

Their legendary breakfast buffet features cooked-to-order eggs, omelets, bacon, sausage, buttermilk pancakes, crispy waffles, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls and more! Or, you can create your own breakfast masterpiec­e at their Omelet Station.

Lunch

Whether you prefer burgers, soup and salad, or a hearty hot meal, lunch at Golden Corral is sure to fill the bill. Be your own burger boss with their fire-grilled steakburge­rs, served on their signature yeast rolls, along with an assortment of toppings that allow you to build your own burger, your way.

Dinner

Enjoy home-style favorites like fried chicken, meatloaf, and pot roast, or their signature sirloin steaks, cooked to order every night of the week.

Lunch and dinner include their all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar, signature yeast rolls, and homemade desserts, along with soft-serve ice cream and their famous carrot cake.

And if you’re in a pinch for time but craving the comforts of a home-cooked meal, you can even order Golden Corral Meals To Go and get hot, fresh meals delivered straight to your door.

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