Choices Buffet

This is my favorite buffet. Everything is sooooo scrumptious. Yeah, it’s almost $ 40 but it’s totally worth your money. Everything you could possibly crave for Choices Buffet will most likely serve! They even have Halo Halo! What the phở! This place is heavenly, Everything here is delicious, nothing that I tasted did I have any complaints about. The customer service was great, the line wasn’t too shabby. The free membership for Pala gives you a discount. Did I mention that they have a hugggeeee variety in desserts? Quality food! I prefer this buffet over Baronas any day, it’s a shame they’re so far away from me!

Lucky Lobster on Tuesdays and Thursdays is my life. This buffet is on par with Vegas buffets if not better in my opinion. The quality, variety, and price is unmatched by any other buffet. Unlimited lobster, crab legs, oysters, rib eye steaks, and prime rib? Sounds like heaven to me. It’s not only unlimited but it is delicious as well. The steaks are always done perfectly and the prime rib is so juicy. Now the main star, the lobster is absolutely delicious. Dip it in hot drawn butter and close your eyes.
Don’t even get me started on dessert! It’s a sweet tooth’s dream to be surrounded by that many pastries. Choices has everything from chocolate truffles to halo halo to make your own crepes. My three favorites are the chocolate fountains, macarons, and crème brûlée.
Unfortunately they no longer offer children’s prices, but if you are in the mood for seafood, this will be paradise for you. If you have 8 or more people, make a reservation so you don’t have to wait in line. Keep in mind that reservations do add an automatic 18% gratuity but that is so much better than waiting for 2 plus hours. Overall, come and indulge. You won’t regret it. I’ve gone to Pala about 10 times now for their Lucky Lobster buffet and I will keep coming.

Definitely beats out most if not all Vegas buffets. Come here for the lobster on Tuesday and Thursday you will wait in line for about an hour, but hey there aren’t many buffets this good so it’s worth he wait. Also, they have lobster ravioli made to order. You can also grab some lobster tails and have them add it to the lobster ravioli. YUMM!

Crab legs. Enough said. For $ 37 I can eat as many crab legs as I want every Friday and Sunday. They also had lobster claws when I went on Sunday. I think it is lobster tail on t/​th. Really random but their Kim chi is legit. Dessert crêpe is made to order. So good!
The only set back is the location is so far from the real world otherwise I would go more often.

The best Sunday brunch buffet in any Casino. $ 30/​person I believe was a fair deal for what they served. Crab legs, oysters, prime rib, steaks made to order. Just a great clean buffet. Staff was friendly. Plates were cleared and refills were prompt. Loved it. Can’t wait to go do more damage another Sunday.

Quality quality quality!
I cannot believe how high the quality of the food at Choices is! They don’t lie with a name like «Choices» — there’s a multitude of options. You got your quasi-​Mexican food, fake Chinese food, American food, hella meat lol and what not.
I came during brunch on a Saturday (11am-​3pm) and I was kinda scared «brunch» wouldn’t be as great as dinner or whatever but nah man, it didn’t matter. They still had the good shit. Prime rib, rack of lamb, pork belly, NY strip steaks, crab legs, oysters, EVERYTHING. YAAAAAS.
They also had a multitude of desserts including cakes, pies, nice warm bread pudding, hella bomb af crème brûlée, ice cream, crepes, cannolis, different kinds of tarts, pistachio macarons, cookies, etc seriously there’s a lot.
And the best part is that almost everything TASTES and FEELS absolutely fresh and delicious! Not gross! Ya know how usually you go to a buffet and half of it (if not more) is gross af? Yeah not at Choices at Pala.
(Even the coffee they serve you is hella good.)
This is THE buffet to go to. Better than Barona and damn sure better than buffets in Vegas.

Christmas special brunch. $ 46/​person
Most of standard buffet fare, plus Canadian lobster tails, cold. But you can take them to the omelet station and have it sautéed in garlic.
Massive dessert section too.
Overall, decent buffet but is over priced. Reading the other reviews standard price of $ 30 sounds good. But the fact the «holiday» is slapped on to charge an extra 16 a head is tacky

AYCE LOBSTA BUFFEEETTTTT! I finally got the chance to come here, my family has been here several times but I never got the chance because of work/​school. Anyways, so their lobster dinner buffet is every Tuesday & Thursday. Make sure to arrive early, dinner starts at 4pm because the line WILL get long. We waited an hour & 30 mins until we got seated & it was only in the first row of line we were at.
So if it’s your first time eating at the buffet, make sure you sign up for a player’s card! You get 20% off yours. Mine was $ 33.60 BEFORE tax. There is no children’s prices! So be aware.
They had a good amount of lobster options & also crab legs & oysters. I really liked the grilled lobster, so juicy & delicious. For some reason, whenever I got the boiled lobster, it was always dry. Didn’t really like that. There’s also a station where someone makes you lobster ravioli. NOMMMMM. It was so good. The oysters was not good, I was disappointed because I was craving oysters but oh well. You can asked to have your oysters grilled if you would like. And there’s also a burger station.
Now onto the desserts! There is a white & milk chocolate fountain. And a crêpe station! Ice cream & other pastries & cakes.
I would definitely come back to this buffet if I am ever craving or in the area. Great ayce lobster buffet!

All you can eat lobster baby :)
Damn I can’t believe I forgot to take pics!!! Probably so damn busy eating.
I went on a Thursday so it was lobster night, that’s pretty much all I ate. Here’s a tip, you can take your lobster tail over to the grill where the cooks are grilling steak and have them grill your lobster too! And oysters!
The dessert bar was AWESOME! So many ice cream flavors to choose from, I think I went twice and got 6 different scoops.

Love! Love! Love this place. $ 35 without the players club and $ 30 with. It may sound high for a buffet not in Vegas! But you gotta try it because it’s worth it! I love their huge lobster claws! Sweet and half cracked so it’s easy to enjoy! I would also recommend the snow crab and cocktail shrimp. They are super fresh and sweet! So you don’t have to worry about the salt!
You gotta start at the fresh seafood section and work your way around the buffet. They serve a little variety of Chinese, Mexican, and American! I highly recommend the prime ribs, lamp chops, and make your own stir fried shrimp and calms dish!!! Make sure you also make food for dessert because they also have freshly made crepes, cookies, cakes, chocolate fountain, and ice cream sundae! If you have a sweettooth, worry no more. There are plenty of selections for another around 2 feast!
The staff is super friendly and will check on your frequently. I overall enjoyed my experience here and will definitely return the next time I’m at Pala!

We had Choices at the Pala Casino and it was a really spectacular experience. Customer service was very attentive and polite. The options at the buffet were awesome as well. Tasty pasta, pizza, lobster, crab legs, Italian options, etc. The place was very clean and very packed. Restrooms had an attendant cleaning as well, which was wonderful. Pricey, but I think you get what you pay for. Delicious!

Craving crab legs? You should try Choices Dinner Buffet. The rate per person varies based on your Pala Rewards status. You must arrive early because the line to get in the buffet can get long. We arrived around 5:00 PM and had about a 15 – 20 minute wait.
The main attractions are the crab legs and they keep that well stocked. It’s impressive that they are able to keep the crab legs in stock with everyone grabbing a plateful each. That’s another thing to know. Don’t be ashamed to fill your entire plate or even two plates with nothing but crab legs. It seems to be the norm there.
The rest of the buffet is decent, but nothing else is worth filling your entire plate with. The dessert bar is impressive. Small pastries are kept behind a glass and you have to ask the server for the ones you want. I think they do that to keep you from filling your entire plate with cute little pastries. I think they are better to look at than to eat.

FYI: At the end of the up date, i’m going to still include my last one… still valid.
They welcome all your family. They do not offer children prices.
Lately while sitting there watching people, as I love to do. I’ve noticed a alarming trend, that makes me worry. Come on people, This Team are NOT lower class, servants. These people put up with a lot, for instance: give me this, do this and not only kids but adults dropping food and leaving it for the staff to pick up. Just remember these words: Please and Thank you. Use a pleasant tone.
Reminder: Restaurants is where food is brought to you, Buffets is where YOU go get the food. My mother always said «Treat people how you’d like to be treated» and «Always act as if I’m there. Treat everyone with respect and use your manners».
This staff is dedicated, do their job with a smile and give you respect, they love their jobs and truly deserve our respect. Over the years I’ve come to think of them as our extended family (the better, not crazy side of my family). Please take the time to remember they are doing a respectful awesome job… treat them with respect, say those nice words to them and damn it — tip them.
ALSO:
Choices, The Buffet is perfect for your small or large groups, such as receptions, graduation, family or school reunions, holiday parties. Why pay for a limited menu, space and limited time and no parking — somewhere else.
For a reasonable price at the Choice, The Buffet you have too many items to list. Deserts and non-​alcohol beverages are included. Even the pickiest person has something they like. Cocktail waitresses that will deliver your bar items (not included with buffet), easy parking.
5+ Stars for the Buffet
For 13 years our family goes there for all our celebrations. and just becuse dinners.
*Awesome food, service, staff.
*Easy parking
* Handicap friendly
This buffet is exceptional, above ANY Vegas or Southern CA Casino.
Yes, 12 months and older pays full price.
Please remember the policies are NOT made by the team members. Be understanding they hear about it all during each shift. An still smile. Be kind, smile back at them :)
0 Stars Gambling Floor
*For those who gamble… gambling is a tribal buisness and it supports them very comfortably thanks to all of you.
4 Stars Hotel Rooms
*clean
*spacious
*comfortable beds & pillows
*nice décor
*toilets flush (lol)
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We were driving through the Highway to get to Harrah’s when we saw the billboard advertising AYCE Lobster Buffet at this place. Naturally I had to check it out.
It did not disappoint. Maine lobsters halves, Canadian Lobster Tails, Lobster claws and a lobster ravioli bar where you can choose your favorite sauces from Alfredo, Marinara and Lobster Sauce. I was in heaven! I tried it all. Freshly cooked, succulent and totally delicious.
They had snow crabs, oysters and a carving station that featured prime rib, turkey etc. among other stations like a grill that had New York Strip steaks and also a Mexican station. Other than the oysters that I asked the guy at the grill to cook, I didn’t have room for anything else other because I wanted to try the Desserts.
I tried the crème brûlée, flan, chocolate mouse cake and bread pudding. They also had two chocolate fountains — one featuring white chocolate and the other milk chocolate.
I wouldn’t make mind driving back for seconds.

One of my top buffet here at socal! Omg sooooo good! I dont know how to talk about everythaang here, but trust me and other Unilocalers that you won’t regret going here!
It’s $ 35 per person on a Saturday night. And yeass, lots of lobsters and crab. My family devoured them all when we came here. The prices are also posted on their pala website, so check that out for any updates on price or special dining events.
Food 5+
* So many choices!!! My family loooove SEAFOOD esp lobsters and crab. So if you’re the same, then start driving and get here haha! They also have clams which they can cook with your preferred sauces.
* PASTA — seafood pasta, alfredo and spaghetti… yes keep them coming!!! Pasta seafood was my fave! Had three plates of it lol.
* MEAT — yeasss, lots of them tooo! Steak, ribs and carne asada meat. check!
* DESSERT — my favorittttee!!! It’s dessert heaven… they even have halo-​halo, a filipino dessert! They have customizable crepes, and their glass desserts have different kinds of french gooodies! Aaah bring me here again!
Customer service is good. They are always alert whenever u need any drinks or plates taken away. So yes, 4+!! Now that 1 star off is because we waited a bit outside and people there playing their slot machines are crazy smokers. It wasn’t pleasant breathing there at all. Anyways, love this choices buffet and i will definitely be back soon.

Quick update for the Choices Buffet!
Sadly, they are no longer giving the discount for the regular Pala club card. You now have to get the Pearl card in order to get the 20% discount and you have to actually play in order to get the Pearl card. Obviously makes sense for the casino but depressing times for people who are just there to enjoy the lobster.
As always, there’s always a wait-​this time it took us at least an hour. The prime rib was pretty delicious this trip. :)

Just as the name indicated, Choices Buffet truly has tons of CHOICES (when it comes to different varieties of food such as Mexican, Chinese, Italian, desserts, seafood, prime rib, and bone-​in rib eye, this is your No.1 choice *no pun intended* in the Southern California). In fact, only Vegas buffets can probably match its varieties. Unfortunately, the overall quality and flavors at Choices Buffet were fairly average and weren’t close to the high-​end Vegas buffet quality (e.g. the Buffet at Bellagio).
Price: The «specialty night» (basically Friday, Saturday, and Sunday dinner) is $ 35.74. Sign up for a free Pala membership card and you get a one-​time 20% discount on buffet. Total was $ 30.88 ($ 35.74 + 20% discount + 8% sales tax). Special lobster buffet on every Tuesday and Thursday night.
Selection:
* Chinese: Frog, duck, fried wontons, bok choy, fried rice, fried noodle, etc.
* Mexican: Tamales, chile verde, etc.
* Italian: Pasta, pizza, etc.
* American: Fried chicken, prime rib, bone-​in rib eye, NY steaks, etc.
* Salad bar, cured meat station (salami, prosciutto, cheese, etc)
* Seafood station: Canadian snow crabs, lobster claws, oysters, etc.
* Others: leg of lamb, lamb shoulder, lemon-​pepper salmon, etc.
* Dessert: Chocolate fondue fountain, sugar free desserts, ice cream, crêpe station, macarons, cream puffs, crème brûlée, etc.
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Good: Lobster claw (excellent — juicy and meaty), roasted duck, oyster, miso soup
Okay: Popcorn chicken, mashed potato, sushi, lamb shoulder (tender, but too greasy), cauliflower, lemon-​pepper salmon (good salmon, but tasted bland), crêpe (a bit too sweet), berry crème brûlée (tasted sour … not my cup of tea), pistachio macaroon (slightly too sweet)
Bad: Leg of lamb, prime rib, bone-​in rib eye (all tasted dry and I had to dip these meat into au jus like crazy), vanilla cream puff (single layer … not even close to Beard Papa’s cream puff), almond praline ice cream
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Using the SoCal scale, a solid 4-​star for its amazing selection, somewhat average quality, and attentive service.
P. S. — The buffet closes at 10 PM on Saturday, but the staff will continue to serve food until 10:45 PM.

Choices Buffet is the best casino buffet by far! Personally it definitely beats all buffets in the area and those that are in Las Vegas as well. Trust me, I’ve been to many.
They’re open 7 days a week and on holidays. Be prepared for a long wait on Tuesdays and Thursday’s because it’s their famous Lobster days.
Fortunately for me I am a Pala cardholder so I do get a discounted price but if you don’t have one you can always sign up at their Privileges station.
They have a huge selection of seafood (crabs, shrimp cocktail, calamari, crawfish, fresh oysters) steaks (ribeye, New York, cooked to your liking) carving station that usually features racks of lamb, prime rib or even turkey, Italian (pizza, pastas) Mexican (tamales, chile verde, tacos) and Asian foods, sweets galore, and their rendition of a traditional Filipino dessert Halo-​halo is amazing!!! I know I’m forgetting stuff but if you’re thinking it they probably have it!
One of the very few things I dislike about the buffet is they charge kids full price!!! If your child is a year old be prepared to pay!!! I still don’t understand, so if you happen to know-​feel free to comment.
I highly recommend Choices-​but don’t bring the kids! Granted you are at a casino and it can get pretty smoky in there anyway.

Okay, I celebrated my mother in law’s birthday here last night and I had to mention that the buffet hands down is the best amongst the casinos in the area.
The seafood selection is huge. They have Canadian Crab Legs, which are so easy to break, huge oysters that taste so fresh and colossal shrimp that are so plump! Did I mention the lobster?! If you want 2, 3 or four, they’ll give it to you…
The meat selection is also huge with New York Steaks, grilled to your liking as well as prime rib cut to your custom size.
The desserts are bountiful. My favorite is the Halo Halo… the perfect ending to a rich meal.
The service was excellent. Our drinks were topped off and all our plates and bins were picked up once they were cleared.
Our server, «Patty» Paty who looks exactly like Sandra Bullock was very helpful and polite. She managed our table of 10 with ease and without complaint.
I’m glad we didn’t have to wait in the 2 – 3 hour line as we were able to enter in the VIP line… well worth it.
Be sure to get the privileges card, it helps you save some money and earn free meals and rooms.
Huey Lewis and the News were in concert so the buffet and casino were packed.
I’m sure I’ll be back here again, but next time, I’ll wear jogging pants… LOL!

***2.5 stars***
I’ve been here on 2 occasions for the lobster buffet on Thursday’s. I wasn’t impressed the first time and second time also failed me.
The wait for the first time exceeded 3 hours! We were in line since 7 and didn’t get seated until 10pm. The wait for the second time was about 2 hours. I lose my appetite from waiting in this ridiculous line. I’m not sure why the line moves so slow when they have plenty tables open. I came by the 2^nd time because my bf has never tried the buffet and wanted to check it out for himself. He also wasn’t pleased.
While the lobster ravioli is delicious, the lobster itself is not of quality. The meat is very mushy and flavorless. There also isn’t much meat on each lobster so be prepared to do lots of walking.
The other food items available are your basic buffet food.
I do like the dessert bar but you can’t expect too much from certain items like the macaroons or cookies there.
The players card will help you save a few bucks if it is your first time there. I apparently didn’t qualify for the discount the second time around since I used it during my first visit which surprised me.
I love the concept of an AYCE lobster buffet; however, I find that the food and wait for this place isn’t worthy. I don’t plan on coming back.