Buffet des Continents operates as a large-scale international dining destination featuring an extensive array of global cuisines displayed across multiple thematic stations. The establishment highlights a vast selection of hot and cold dishes ranging from traditional Canadian comfort foods to diverse Italian pasta preparations and various seafood specialties. Patrons navigate an open floor plan where food is continuously replenished to maintain freshness across the sprawling service counters. Specialized sections often include dedicated areas for carved meats, fresh salads, and a wide variety of prepared desserts designed for high-volume service. The infrastructure supports a casual environment focused on variety, allowing diners to sample multiple culinary traditions within a single visit. This operational model prioritizes accessibility and volume, ensuring that diverse flavors from across the globe remain available throughout the entirety of the service period.
Buffet des Continents is widely recognized for its impressive variety of international dishes, offering an extensive selection that caters to diverse tastes and preferences. Many guests appreciate the abundant food options, the fresh quality of certain sections like the seafood and grill stations, and the overall value for money, making it a popular destination for large families and group gatherings. The restaurant features a spacious, lively atmosphere with beautiful decor, and the staff is frequently described as friendly and professional. While the popularity of the location often results in long wait times during peak hours, many patrons find the experience worthwhile and look forward to returning for another enjoyable meal.
Great place & great food , my only complain would be that they shouldn't let little kids serve themselves, I noticed that it's some people that let their kids touch up all the food, especially the desserts, while other people go with their kids & serve them…
The food was typical for a brunch style restaurant. The service was almost obsolete. Needed to ask many times for more water. Would make more sense to just leave a pitcher of water on the table. Plates were not cleared efficiently, so there were piles of plates in the middle of the table. It is a very loud restaurant, but to expected for the size of the place. A good place to take a large family with kids.
My grandpa got covid. He's not dead or anything. But I think the fact that little kids are putting their sticky hands into all the foods, then taking them out, putting them back in & the fact that there are no places to wash hands (pls put hand sanitizer on each table I beg you, as well as gloves for when people pick their foods). Not the buffet's fault though. Food was mid. I mean it was a buffet. Going to Au Vieux Duluth next.
Jun 8, 2026
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Great place. Our first time back since before the 2020 lockdown nightmare. We waited about 15 minutes in line before getting a seat. Everyone has to wash their hands before being seated which was slightly reassuring. The food selection is really varied. There is something for everyone to enjoy. The food all seemed fresh & the bins were never empty for more than a couple minutes. Some of the selections were a bit too salty for my taste, but that isn't a deal breaker. My favorites had to be the Greek style pork fillets, the frog legs, & the cheesy garlic bread. The dessert selection was just as satisfying. Kids 12 & under eat free (1 free kid per adult) but you need to bring your child's Medicare card as proof of age.
We spent about $150 for 2 adults, 1 teen, & 1 kid under 12 for free. We didn't get drinks or coffees. Expect a noisy experience with that many people in one space. Lots of kids screaming, some birthday songs coming from different tables, & the food area was a bit crowded at the more popular selections like the sushi or ice cream bar.
Food was really good even my little kid enjoyed it.. except some server was just standing around. Needed some water & we need to stand up with our glass to asked.. aside from that food was amazing very very good..
this place is overrated, honestly the food is not wow, the same in all buffets 71 dllrs just for me & my 5yr old (at the entrance said kids eat free, still i paid) plus montpellier that cost 1.20 in maxi here is 4 dllrs,
I dont think I will come back.
I went on a Sunday evening for the open buffet. I showed up 40 minutes before opening & the line-up was already full up to the street & another huge side line-up from the left side until the other side door of the mall. This is how crowded & popular this buffet restaurant is. In total it took me roughly an hour wait until i finally got in & got a table. Payment is always advanced. I think they do this cause they lately used to witness a lot of eat & run-away cases. So i guess now they make everyone pay in advance. Menus & food were very good & fresh & delicious. Sushis were well prepared & in great quantity. The smoked & grilled meat sections also were very good. The sea food menus (shrimps, crab legs & black small sea oysters) were good however the crab legs were small a bit & not fresh & i noticed crab legs were very very salty. crab legs used to be better than that. Other than that, they have 3 kinds of pizzas, also chicken breasts & rice was good. french fries were good also. You get for every dollar you spent there, I really enjoyed my time there, I stayed for roughly an hour & a half once inside. I ate 7 full plates + another dessert plate, I was so full. Prepare yourself to spend at least 2 to 3 hours there between line-up waiting & eating inside. But in overall, it's a great experience. I found the entrance ticket (40$ + taxes/person ) a bit expensive overall but you really get to enjoy your time especially if you show up with family & kids. I had wonderful experience. Atmosphere is great, place is very clean, menus are fresh, delicious & always buffet is very clean. I totally recommend this place especially for young & small families. A great place to go out on week-ends.
Very good experience today, the food tastes a lot better than few months ago, we had this delicious smoke salmon cream-cheese saltines, juicy flavorful mini burgers, pizzas, they even have popcorn & freshly made cotton candy to take away! Price is very good, if you have little kids who eat only plain pasta/ desserts/ cheese, it's the best place to go. Children under 12 are free! Will visit there more frequently now.
Atmosphere is super cute gives Las Vegas buffet vibes. This place used to be a lot better before Covid & I am sad to see how it's changed.
I think there is a big issue with parents, bringing their kids here & letting them touch everything & causes severe hygiene issues. Guys please control your kids it's embarrassing 😭
The kids behaviour is at the dessert station was very scary & not up to health code whatsoever.
I keep seeing repeated reviews on Google maps of this place giving customers food poisoning amongst a few comments & stories from people I know in person getting sick from this place so I will not be returning. I have not personally gotten sick from this place, but I feel due to the price increase, quality decrease, & behaviour of unruly guests, & children that it is not a safe restaurant to return to if you are prudent about your health.
Also, we brought my cousin there who is obviously a child & they asked us for an ID for her, but she is a child & does not carry around a wallet so we had to pay for her. Really disappointed.
