Saveurs des Continents offers a huge, world-spanning buffet that many diners appreciate for its wide variety of dishes, including seafood, roasts, sushi, pasta and desserts, with an atmosphere that feels warm and family friendly and a price that many consider good value for the amount of food. At the same time, reviews point to long lines and crowded rooms, variable service with slow water refills or inconsistent table help, and noticeable fluctuations in quality, with some dishes tasting overly salty or less fresh during peak times. Some guests praise live carving and the dessert stations, while others raise hygiene concerns and describe unfriendly or inconsistent service on certain visits. A recurring note is that paying upfront with an included tip changes the dining dynamic for some customers and can affect perceived service quality. Overall, Saveurs des Continents is viewed as a solid option for large groups or families seeking variety and quantity, but potential visitors should expect crowds, variable quality and the current tipping/payment setup.
We went inside after standing in line for an hour. Given how crowded it was, I expected high-quality food, but don't count on the quality at all. Most of the dishes lacked flavor. The salad & dessert tasted good, though. In my opinion, this restaurant is suitable for people whose goal is simply to fill their stomach, not to enjoy high-quality food.
Overall, I would give a rating for every category a 3.5. In context,we came for brunch on a sunday & paid right when we came in, which was 137$ for 4ppl including tip which we had the option of 3,5 & 8%. Let's start with the food, the breakfast options were not the freshest including the hasbrown i had & the scrambled eggs my sister had. The crepes (not visible in the picture because it was under the french toast) were actually just pancakes that they poured over a pan of A LOT of butter & brown sugar right in front you (offered with peaches & chocolate syrup). The homemade breakfast potatoes on the hand were were really good, went back for a second serving. The rotisseries the cooks would cut for you, were obviously better quality, i got the smoked meat then i put it in some kind of bread to mimic the sandwich but it was too hard for my liking. Salads were good, fried chicken was soo good & juicy, & quesedilla i liked. The cheeseburger was also bomb. & there was a nachos station. Anyway, in general, lunch menus were more fresh. The pastries on the hand, like the cinnamon bun i had was cold as if it was left out the whole morning, which is to be expected i guess. Lastly, they do add fresh foods when they run out, the ones i saw were the churros & cheese sticks.My favorite dessert was the pudding chômeur. Additionally, my sister paid for a glass of orange juice for 4$ (not included in buffet price), which was offered to her by a waitress taking drink orders (they accept cash). As for the service & atmosphere, which was not inheritently bad since we didnt have much interactions besides straightforward & friendly, the cooks & bus boys looked tired & stressed (which i dont blame & completely understand)-- The place was busy & bustling, honestly, OVERSTIMULATED me a lot.
Jan 20, 2026
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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.
We shared my nephews' birthday there, & we were delighted by the selection, quality, & service. The staff were friendly, attentative, & spoke English for this weary customer. We had an awesome time, & they gave a birthday special to him which was very cool. Love this place! We are going back again soon!
Ever since they started requiring customers to pay upon arrival-& automatically including a tip in the bill with the option to add more-the quality of service has noticeably declined. We used to visit this place monthly, but it's time to start exploring other options.
I recommend bringing your own water, as the staff consistently fails to refill cups. This has happened on multiple visits. I was there this past Tuesday night, & not only did our server never return to check if we wanted more drinks, but I also had the pleasure of watching the bartender play on her phone for 45 minutes.
Eventually, I walked up to the bar to ask for a drink, & she told me to go back to my table, saying that drinks must be ordered through the server-then she went right back to her phone.
I remember when tipping was a way to thank someone for good service. Now, it seems to be treated as a guaranteed part of income-regardless of performance. Unfortunately, this kind of entitlement seems all too common in a generation raised on participation ribbons.
Ate here for brunch. Food is decent. I spent 2 hours here eating until stuffed. If you are expecting high-end restaurant quality, this place is not for you.
It does get busy during the weekend & you might have to wait a long time before getting in. The food is alright (buffet quality), but honestly I think that with the price, it would be better to go to a restaurant & get a good single meal to enjoy. Depends on your preferences I guess!
Honestly, a great buffet. The food quality is actually good, most things are really tasty & don't feel old or stale. There is always a lineup but it goes really fast. The waiters pick up the plates & refills water pretty often! One of my go to places for a buffet. The only con is that it is always crowded.
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Obviously, the food quality of the buffets is not as good as the restaurants, but this one is better than the average buffets. I think Saturday morning is the best time if you have kids, as the kids are free & the buffet is not too crowded.
