China Buffet

I have visited China Buffet at least 10 times in the last few months and would NOT leave a review of any restaurant until I had dined there at least multiple times. So, now I will review this one. As a widower, I dine out at least a couple times each week and I believe that my review is fair and accurate for this restaurant. China Buffet is a small restaurant just BEHIND the Iguana Mia restaurant just north of Colonial Blvd on 41. Hooters is directly across the parking lot from them so you now have two landmarks to use in finding them. I have NOT been disappointed at any of these visits and have never had digestive issues after eating there. They keep the restaurant clean. The staff is alert and ready to make your visit a good one. I have learned to ask for a knife ("DOW") with my meal there and for many weeks now, staff brings my drink and a knife to my table without being asked. One of their staff, TINA, is especially helpful and is very attentive of diners. I don't eat a wide variety of Chinese food but I do go for their SEAFOOD DELIGHT, CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI, MEIN FUN, MUSHROOMS, FRIED FISH AND SEVERAL VARIETIES OF CHICKEN. They also have a SUSHI BAR that includes ONE item I love to eat; cooked then ice cooled shrimp (on the shell). That bar is included in the buffet. The lunch buffet is when I usually visit because of pricing and my desire to eat my one meal of the day before 4 P.M. after which the price increases a bit. They charge (January, 2022) $10.99 for the buffet-a very appropriate and fair price point in my opinion. I usually finish my meal with ICE CREAM from their freezer and always leave completely satisfied. One thing I really appreciate is that they keep the food bins FULL. I have not experienced that at some other Chinese restaurants I visit 'up-north' where I spend my summers. I have been in Florida during winter months for over 37 years (my-my, has Fort Myers changed in that time!) and I have seen several Chinese Buffet restaurants close their doors in that time. There are likely several other great restaurants in the area but I'll keep going to this one for now. When I like something, it is unlikely that I will try elsewhere for possibly being disappointed. This buffet also has boxed food available for take-out and I see many people use that method of enjoying Chinese food. I doubt that you will be disappointed with this one. The ONLY complaint I have is that parking can be an occasional challenge but I'm always able to park somewhere near the door of this Chinese Buffet. I have not been able yet to convince the owner to start a second restaurant "up-north" but I'm still working on it. I truly believe that you will enjoy your experience here. Rated 01-31-2022, Bruce G., south F.M.