The Best Buffets In (And Around) Columbus

Updated: July 10, 2026

Columbus quietly has a great buffet scene, and it got even better this spring when Umi opened 200-plus items worth of sushi and seafood on the Northwest Side.

Indian lunch spreads, Amish fried chicken, German sausage by the tray, pizza by the slice: it’s all here, and every spot on this list was verified open in July 2026. A few run their buffets only on certain days, so check the fine print in each entry before you drive. Loosen the belt accordingly.

Columbus’s best buffets range from Umi’s 200-plus-item seafood spread on Henderson Road to Schmidt’s German Autobahn Buffet, Aab India’s daily lunch buffet, Amish cooking at Der Dutchman, and weekday pizza buffets at Massey’s. Prices run from about $12 for pizza to $39.99 for weekend seafood dinners.

• Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet
• Aab India
• Cumin and Curry Indian Kitchen
• Texas De Brazil
• Massey’s Pizza
• York Steak House
• El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
• The Feast Buffet
• Der Dutchman
• Schmidt’s Sausage Haus
• Buffet FAQ

Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet

The newest heavyweight on this list. Umi opened on the Northwest Side in April 2026, the first Ohio location of a chain with dozens of spots out east, and it’s enormous: more than 200 items across sushi, hibachi, hot dishes, and a seafood spread big enough to earn its own guide. Lunch is $26.99 on weekdays until 3 p.m. After that, and all day on weekends, it’s the $39.99 dinner buffet. You get a two-hour limit. You’ll need it.
Where: 1841 W. Henderson Rd., Columbus, OH (Northwest Side)
Website: Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet

Aab India

Aab India has garnered a dedicated fan base throughout the city and honestly, they deserve it for the epic lunch buffet they offer every single day. Sometimes, the only way to cure your intense craving for tikka masala is to literally fill an entire tray and go to town.
Where: 1470 Grandview Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43212
Website: Aab India

Cumin and Curry Indian Kitchen

Named after a fragrant spice common in Indian cuisine and arguably the most famous Indian dish, Cumin and Curry offers a variety of well-seasoned regional dishes. Stuff your face with, not some, but all of the tandoori chicken. Go on. You deserve it. One heads-up: the buffet only runs on weekends now, Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The rest of the week it’s regular menu service.
Where:  4155 Morse Crossing, Columbus, OH 43219
Website: Cumin and Curry Indian Kitchen

Texas De Brazil

I can’t explain to you how amazing Brazilian-style buffets truly are. Each seat at the table receives a card. As long as that card is flipped green, servers will bombard you with skewers of roasted meats and barbecues. The kitchen staff will continue to assault your table until you relent and flip your card over to red. This buffet is only for the carnivorous and the brave.
Where: 4040 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219
Website: Texas De Brazil

Massey’s Pizza

Some would argue that Massey’s has some of the best Columbus-style pizza in the city (that’s thin crust, edge-to-edge toppings, and square-cut kiddos, keep up). And while they no doubt have some pretty awesome pies, they for sure have one of the best lunch buffets in town. Sometimes there’s nothing better than downing a physically alarming amount of pizza, guzzling a half gallon of Pepsi Cola and trying to make it home before your blood sugar drops and you pass out on the side of the road. Hey, we all have our own ideas of a good time. One catch: the buffet is a weekday lunch thing, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and only at participating locations, so check yours before you go.
Where: Thirteen different locations, click here to find the closest.
Website: Massey’s Pizza

York Steak House

This one might be considered a stretch, but the salad station at York Steak House is a hill I’m willing to die on. York Steak House is the epitome of a timewarp restaurant. There were nearly 200 restaurants at the peak of York’s popularity, but now the only one is on W. Broad Street. Head over, load up at the salad station, and enjoy the spoils.
Where: 4220 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43228
Website: York Steak House (Facebook)

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant is a family owned business that serves a delicious lunch buffet every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s a fantastic deal with plenty of options that will leave you stuffed.
Where: 2808 Stelzer Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
Website: El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

The Feast Buffet

Carriage Place Plaza is an odd place to find a spread this big, but here we are. The Feast covers the whole Asian-buffet map: a sushi counter, hibachi grill, build-your-own pho, a Chinese hot line, and a dessert bar to land the plane. Weekday lunch at $16.99 is the play. Dinner runs about $26, still comfortably under half of what the fancier seafood houses charge.
Where: 2620 Bethel Rd., Columbus, OH 43220
Website: The Feast Buffet

Der Dutchman

Located just a short drive from Columbus in Plain City, Der Dutchman serves up a buffet that’s worth the trip. This beloved restaurant offers a taste of Amish-style cooking with a variety of hearty dishes, including fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and freshly baked pies. The welcoming atmosphere and home-cooked flavors make it a favorite for both locals and visitors alike. One thing to know before you make the drive: like most Amish kitchens, they’re closed on Sundays.
Where: 445 S Jefferson Ave, Plain City, OH 43064
Website: Der Dutchman

Schmidt’s Sausage Haus

The iconic Autobahn Buffet is back at Schmidt’s, and it’s bringing all the German comfort food energy you could ask for. You’ll find classics like bratwurst, Bahama Mamas, stews, kraut, and seasonal salads. It’s loud, it’s warm, it smells incredible, and yes, the servers still wear lederhosen. The whole place feels like a party your great-grandpa would’ve loved.
Where: 240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206
Website: Schmidt’s Sausage Haus

Buffet FAQ

Which buffets in Columbus are open on Sundays?

Umi, The Feast Buffet, and El Rodeo run their buffets daily, and Aab India and Cumin and Curry both serve a Sunday lunch buffet. Der Dutchman is closed Sundays, and Massey’s buffet is a weekday-only thing.

How much do Columbus buffets cost?

Roughly $17 for a weekday Asian-buffet lunch at The Feast up to $39.99 for Umi’s weekend seafood dinner. Weekday lunch is almost always the better deal.

Is there a Golden Corral in Columbus?

The Columbus location on West Dublin-Granville Road closed, but the Whitehall location at 4750 E. Main St. is still open.