Golden Corral Menu 2026 with Prices for Adults, Kids & Seniors

Wondering what’s on the Golden Corral menu or how much it costs? This article covers popular Golden Corral menu items and prices for adults, seniors, and kids, including individual meals, combo meals, family meals, sides, salads, desserts, and beverages. It also explains the main menu sections so you can find what you need more easily.

You’ll also find the breakfast, lunch, dinner, To-Go, catering, and holiday menus, along with price ranges and useful details to help you choose what to eat. Price and Golden Corral menu options may vary by location, so check with your local restaurant before you visit or place an order.

Buffet Vs Individual Meals at Golden Corral

Golden Corral offers several ways to order food, depending on how much you want to eat and how many people you are eating with. The buffet is usually the best choice if you want to try a variety of dishes. Individual meals work better when you want one specific entrée, combo meals suit a complete meal, and family meals are convenient for groups.

Option	Best For	How You Pay
Buffet	Trying different foods and eating as much as you want	Per person
Individual Meal	One main entrée with sides	Per meal
Combo Meal	An entrée with sides, drink, and extras	Per meal
Family Meal	Feeding several people at home	Per package
To-Go	Taking Golden Corral food home	By weight or selected item

Golden Corral Menu with Prices

Golden Corral is one of the leading buffet restaurant chains in the USA, with more than 350 locations nationwide. Its menu includes individual meals, combo meals, kids’ meals, family meals, fried chicken, pizza, salads, sides, desserts, beverages, and condiments all day. Below, we cover the 2026 Golden Corral menu items with prices for adults, seniors, and kids. This helps you choose options based on your meal type and budget.

Dining Category	Meal Type / Age Group	Golden Corral Prices Range
Adults (Ages 13–59)	Breakfast Buffet	$10.99 – $12.99
Adults (Ages 13–59)	Weekday Lunch	$11.99 – $14.99
Adults (Ages 13–59)	Weekday Dinner	$15.99 – $18.99
Adults (Ages 13–59)	Weekend Dinner	$16.99 – $19.99
Seniors (Ages 60+)	Senior Breakfast	$9.99 – $11.99
Seniors (Ages 60+)	Senior Lunch	$10.99 – $13.99
Seniors (Ages 60+)	Senior Dinner	$14.99 – $17.99
Seniors (Ages 60+)	Senior Early Bird Special	$11.99 – $13.99
Toddlers (Ages 3 & Under)	All Meal Periods	$0.00 (FREE) Per paying Adult
Kids (Ages 4–8)	Breakfast & Lunch	$7.99 – $8.99
Kids (Ages 4–8)	Dinner Buffet	$8.99 – $9.99
Kids (Ages 9–12)	Breakfast & Lunch	$9.99 – $10.99
Kids (Ages 9–12)	Dinner Buffet	$10.99 – $11.99

Individual Meals Golden Corral Menu

Golden Corral individual meals come with a main entrée, two side dishes, a yeast roll with honey butter, and cookies. You can choose popular options like fried chicken and pot roast. It’s a practical option when you want a complete meal without the full buffet.

Individual Meals	Calories	Price	Description
Fried Chicken	933-1253 Cal	$11.99	Crispy Southern-style Fried Chicken
Pot Roast	597-917 Cal	$12.99	Slow-Cooked Tender Pot Roast
Bourbon Street Chicken	826-1146 Cal	$11.99	Savoury Chicken with Bourbon Sauce
Meatloaf	370-690 Cal	$12.99	Seasoned Ground Beef Meatloaf
Pulled Pork	966-1286 Cal	$10.49	Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork
Fried Fish	550-870 Cal	$12.99	Crispy Breaded Fish Fillet
Baked Fish	530-850 Cal	$12.99	Seasoned Baked Fish Fillet
Baked Chicken	816-1146 Cal	$11.99	Tender oven-baked chicken
5 oz. Sirloin Steak	469-789 Cal	$12.99	Grilled 5 oz. Sirloin Steak
10 oz. Sirloin Steak	1510-1800 Cal	$15.99	Grilled 10 oz. Sirloin Steak

Combo Meals Options

Golden Corral combo meals come with two side dishes, a yeast roll with honey butter, a 32 oz. drink, and two cookies. Below are the available combo meal options and their latest 2026 prices.

Combo Meals	Calories	Price	Description
Fried Chicken	943-1623 Cal	$13.99	Crispy Southern-style Fried Chicken
Pot Roast	607-1287 Cal	$14.99	Slow-Cooked Tender Pot Roast
Bourbon Street Chicken	836-1516 Cal	$15.99	Savoury Chicken with Bourbon Sauce
Meatloaf	370-1060 Cal	$14.99	Seasoned Ground Beef Meatloaf
Pulled Pork	976-1656 Cal	$13.99	Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork

Kids Meals

Kids especially enjoy Golden Corral because it offers balanced, protein-rich meal options. Children 3 and under can eat for free with a paying adult. Kids ages 4 to 12 generally pay less for meals than adults. Kids can enjoy a variety of Golden Corral menu items with their families all day.

Kids Meals	Calories	Price	Description
Chicken Tenders	210-320 Cal	$7.49	Crispy chicken tenders, fries, dipping sauce
Grilled Cheese	350-430 Cal	$5.49	Grilled cheese sandwich with fries
Fried Chicken	200-325 Cal	$3.19	Crispy Southern-style fried chicken

Family Meals

Golden Corral family meals serve 4-6 people. They offer chicken, beef, seafood, pork, and other entrées, plus a variety of side dishes. Each family meal includes Golden Corral yeast rolls. These Golden Corral menu options are easy to share with family and can simplify meal planning for groups.

Family Meals	Calories	4 Person Meal Price	6 Person Meal Price
Fried Chicken	3878-7599 Cal	$33.99	$45.99
Pot Roast	2534-5583 Cal	$45.99	$62.99
Bourbon Street Chicken	3450-6975 Cal	$33.99	$45.99
Meatloaf	1626-4221 Cal	$45.99	$62.99
Pulled Pork	4010-7797 Cal	$25.49	$37.49
Fried Fish	2364-5301 Cal	$35.99	$47.99
Baked Fish	2266-4101 Cal	$35.99	$47.99
5 oz. Sirloin Steak	2022-4815 Cal	$51.96	$77.94
10 oz. Sirloin Steak	6040-11280 Cal	$63.96	$95.94

Famous Fried Chicken

Golden Corral’s crispy fried chicken is a classic Southern favorite, available in family boxes or by the piece.

Famous Fried Chicken Box	Calories	Price	Description
6 Piece Fun Box	1950-2150 Cal	$15.99	1 breast, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, 1 wing
8 Piece Whole Bird Box	3320-3480 Cal	$17.99	2 breasts, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, and 2 wings served with 4 fluffy biscuits or yeast rolls.
12 Piece Family Box	4980-5220 Cal	$21.99	3 breasts, 3 drumsticks, 3 thighs, and 3 wings served with 6 fluffy biscuits or yeast rolls.
20 Piece Crowd Pleaser	8300-8700 Cal	$49.99	4 breasts, 6 drumsticks, 6 thighs, and 4 wings served with 10 fluffy biscuits or yeast rolls.
Fried Chicken A La Carte	200-325 Cal	$3.19	Crispy fried, Southern-style Chicken

Pizza

Golden Corral offers two types of pizza: 12-inch Pepperoni Pizza and Cheese Pizza. Both pizzas use special tomato sauce and hand-tossed dough for a fresh, classic taste.

Pizza Items Menu	Calories	Price	Description
Pepperoni Pizza	1970 Cal	$8.99	Classic pepperoni pizza with fresh toppings
Cheese Pizza	1670 Cal	$7.99	Classic cheese pizza with tomato sauce.

Signature Salads

Golden Corral offers three Signature Salads: Cobb, Chicken Caesar, and Garden Salad. These salads include cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, ham, blue cheese crumbles, croutons, boiled eggs, and more. Below are the updated 2026 prices for the Signature Salads:

Signature Salads	Calories	Price (Individual)	Price (Family)	Price (Party)	Description
Cobb Salad	860-4830 Cal	$10.99	$29.99	$20.99	Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, ham, egg, and cheese.
Chicken Caesar Salad	510-4180 Cal	$12.99	$16.99	$24.99	Chicken strips, Parmesan, croutons, and romaine.
Garden Salad	350-3700 Cal	$10.99	$16.99	$24.99	Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, romaine, iceberg, and spring mix.

Sides

Golden Corral offers classic sides, including baked beans, corn, coleslaw, green beans, and mashed potatoes. You’ll also choose macaroni and cheese, steamed vegetables, salads, white rice, and famous yeast rolls. They offer different size options, including individual, family, and party sizes.

Side Dish	Calories	Price (Individual)	Price (Family)	Price (Party)
Baked Potato	160-210 Cal	$2.99	Not Available	Not Available
Baked Beans	420-4690 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	$24.99
Buttered Corn	330-3150 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	$24.99
Coleslaw	350-3370 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	$24.99
Green Beans	90-2240 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	$24.99
Macaroni & Cheese	460-4055 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	$24.99
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy	530-970 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	Not Available
Potato Salad	520-3240 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	$24.99
Seafood Salad	350-3460 Cal	$2.99	$9.99	$39.99
Steamed Broccoli	80-1315 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	$22.00
Steamed Carrots	158-1510 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	$22.00
Sweet Potato Casserole	520-4840 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	$25.99
Tuna Salad	530-6190 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	$35.99
White Rice	300-610 Cal	$2.99	$8.99	Not Available
Yeast Rolls	1070-2130 Cal	$3.99 (Half Dozen)	$6.99 (Dozen)	Not Available

Desserts

Golden Corral offers a variety of fresh desserts daily, including carrot cake, cheesecake, chocolate cake, pies, brownies, banana pudding, and bread pudding. The dessert section follows the sides and continues the menu list with sweet options. Below are the 2026 dessert Golden Corral menu options and prices.

Desserts (Cake)	Calories	Price (Slice)	Price (Half Cake)	Price (Whole Cake)
Carrot Cake	240-3640 Cal	$2.29	$7.99	$12.49
Cheesecake	210-3410 Cal	$2.29	$7.99	$12.49
Chocolate Cake	210-3340 Cal	$2.29	$7.99	$13.49

Desserts (Pie)	Calories	Price (Slice)	Price (Half Pie)	Price (Whole Pie)
Apple Pie	330-3650 Cal	$2.29	$7.99	$12.99
Blueberry Pie	280-3370 Cal	$1.69	$7.99	$12.99
Brownie Bites	320-15330 Cal	$1.99 (2 each)	$19.99 (10 each)	$34.99 (20 each)

Desserts (Pudding)	Calories	Price (Individual)	Price (Family)	Price (Party)
Banana Pudding	380-4920 Cal	$3.99	$12.99	$24.99
Bread Pudding	530-6740 Cal	$4.99	$12.99	Not Available
Mini Cookies	740 Cal	$3.49	Not Available	Not Available

Beverages

Golden Corral offers a variety of refreshing drinks, including Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper fountain drinks, Minute Maid Lemonade, freshly brewed sweet tea, and unsweetened tea. Below are the latest Golden Corral beverage menu options, including prices, serving sizes, and calorie ranges.

Fountain Beverages	Calories	Price	Descriptionn
Fountain Beverage	0-430 Cal	$3.69	Large 32 oz. To Go Cup
Minute Maid® Lemonade	750-1490 Cal	$4.49-$7.79	$4.49 for Half Gallon, $7.79 for Full Gallon
Freshly Brewed Sweet Tea	675-1350 Cal	$4.49-$7.79	$4.49 for Half Gallon, $7.79 for Full Gallon
Freshly Brewed Unsweetened Tea	20-35 Cal	$4.49-$7.79	$4.49 for Half Gallon, $7.79 for Full Gallon

Catering Golden Corral Menu

Golden Corral catering offers crowd-sized portions of popular entrées, sides, salads, and yeast rolls for family gatherings, office events, and parties. Catering prices vary by item, with large-group options such as pot roast, meatloaf, vegetables, salads, and yeast rolls.

Catering	Calories	Price
Bourbon Street Chicken	10700 Cal	$36.99 (10 People)
Pot Roast (2 roasts)	2390 Cal	$65.00 (10 People)
Meatloaf	2175 Cal	$24.99 (6 People)
Carved Ham	640 Cal	$10.99 (Priced by the pound)
Baked Beans	4690 Cal	$24.99 (15 People)
Baked Potato	160-210 Cal	$2.99 Per Person
Buttered Corn	3150 Cal	$24.99 (15 People)
Coleslaw	3370 Cal	$24.99 (15 People)
Green Beans	2240 Cal	$24.99 (15 People)
Macaroni & Cheese	4055 Cal	$24.99 (15 People)
Mashed Potatoes	3890 Cal	$25.99 (15 People)
Gravy	138 Cal	$5.49 Per Person
Potato Salad	3240 Cal	$24.99
Seafood Salad	3460 Cal	$39.99 (15 People)
Steamed Broccoli	1315 Cal	$22.00 (15 People)
Steamed Cabbage	30 to 60 kcal	$14.99
Steamed Carrots	1510 Cal	$22.00 (15 People)
Sweet Potato Casserole	4840 Cal	$25.99 (15 People)
Tuna Salad	6190 Cal	$35.99 (15 People)
White Rice	550-1,800 cal	$16.99
Yeast Rolls	1070-2130 Cal	$3.99 (Half Dozen) or $6.99 (Whole Dozen)

Condiments

Golden Corral catering orders also include condiments and extras such as butter and honey, sauces, dressings, and lemon wedges.

To-Go Menu & Takeaway Prices

Golden Corral offers To-Go meals with popular buffet favorites, sides, desserts, and drinks. Use the Weigh & Pay option to fill a takeout container with the food you want and pay by weight. Prices may vary by location and menu items. The next section moves from takeout options to the daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.

Dining Category	Meal Type / Age Group	Price Range (2026)
To-Go Buffet (Weigh & Pay)	Breakfast To-Go	$6.99 – $8.99 / lb
To-Go Buffet (Weigh & Pay)	Lunch To-Go	$7.99 – $9.99 / lb
To-Go Buffet (Weigh & Pay)	Dinner To-Go	$8.99 – $10.99 / lb

Golden Corral Menu for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Golden Corral offers an all-you-can-eat buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with different food options throughout the day. The sections below break down each meal so you can see what’s available.

Golden Corral Breakfast Menu

The Golden Corral Sunrise breakfast menu features classics like eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, fresh fruit, and more. Breakfast prices generally range from $10.99 to $12.99 for adults, but prices may vary by local franchise. Below is the complete breakfast menu:

Category	Golden Corral Menu Highlights
Eggs & Omelets	Scrambled eggs, fresh eggs, bacon bits, diced ham, sausage crumbles, green peppers, mushrooms
Breakfast Meats	Sausage links, sausage patties, sausage gravy, thick-cut bacon, carved ham
Hot Breakfast	Corned beef hash, creamed chipped beef, breakfast casserole, skillet hash browns, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions and peppers
Griddle & Bakery	Homestyle pancakes, blueberry pancakes, French toast, Golden Waffles, cinnamon rolls, buttermilk biscuits, Texas toast
Toppings	Maple syrup, sugar-free syrup, strawberry topping, cheese sauce
Cold Breakfast	Cereals, yoghurt, doughnuts, strawberries, watermelon, grapefruit, bananas
Breakfast Drinks	Orange juice, apple juice, cranberry juice, milk
Breakfast Desserts	Fruit cobbler, bread pudding, featured cakes and pies, soft-serve ice cream at select locations

Golden Corral Lunch Menu

Golden Corral’s lunch menu includes fried chicken, pot roast, fresh salads, vegetables, and desserts. Lunch prices typically range from $11.99 to $14.99 for adults, but prices may vary by local franchise. Below is the complete lunch menu:

Category	Menu Highlights
Main Entrées	Steakburger Bar, Bourbon Street Chicken, Awesome Pot Roast, Meatloaf, Fried Chicken, Fried Fish, Baked Fish
Additional Entrées	Pork entrée, pot pie, chicken and noodle dumplings, manager’s choice selections
Pizza & Hot Foods	Pizza and rotating hot buffet selections
Vegetables & Sides	Broccoli, carrots, green beans, Brussels sprouts, corn, cabbage, beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, scalloped potatoes
Southern Sides	Homestyle stuffing, sweet corn pudding, rice, Mexican rice, refried beans, taquitos or tamales
Pasta & Other Sides	Macaroni and cheese, Italian pasta bake, fried ravioli, soup of the day
Potato & Bread	Baked potato bar with toppings, yeast rolls with honey butter
Salad Bar	Fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, crackers, dressings, and other toppings

Golden Corral Dinner Menu

Golden Corral’s dinner menu features Signature Sirloin Steak, Golden Delicious Shrimp, Bourbon Street Chicken, Pot Roast, Meatloaf, Fried Chicken, Fried Fish, Baked Fish, and Carved Bone-in Turkey. Dinner prices typically range from $15.99–$18.99 on weekdays and $16.99–$19.99 on weekends for adults, but prices may vary by local franchise. Below is the complete dinner menu:

Category	Menu Highlights
Specialty Entrées	Golden Delicious Shrimp, carving station, carved bone-in turkey, Signature Sirloin Steak
Dinner Favorites	Bourbon Street Chicken, Awesome Pot Roast, Meatloaf, Fried Chicken, Fried Fish, Baked Fish
Additional Entrées	Featured pork entrée, pot pie, chicken and noodle dumplings, manager’s choice selections
Vegetables & Sides	Broccoli, carrots, green beans, Brussels sprouts, corn, cabbage, beans, mashed potatoes and gravy
Southern Sides	Scalloped potatoes, homestyle stuffing, sweet corn pudding, cinnamon apples, rice, Mexican rice, refried beans
Additional Sides	Taquitos or tamales, macaroni and cheese, Italian pasta bake, fried ravioli, soup of the day
Potato & Bread	Baked potato bar with toppings, yeast rolls with honey butter

Golden Corral Holiday Menu

The Golden Corral Holiday Menu offers seasonal favorites for Thanksgiving and Christmas, available at the buffet or as Holiday Feasts To Go. Enjoy roasted turkey, glazed ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, pies, and yeast rolls.

Holiday Option	Popular Items
Holiday Buffet	Roasted Turkey, Glazed Ham, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole
Holiday Feasts To Go	Turkey Meal, Ham Meal, Bone-In Pork Roast Meal
Holiday Sides	Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Yeast Rolls, Family-Size Sides
Desserts	Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Apple Pie, Carrot Cake, Banana Pudding

Golden Corral Timing (Golden Corral Hours)

Golden Corral hours vary by day and location. Most locations open at 7:00 AM, serve breakfast until 11:00 AM, and close at 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM. Check your local restaurant for the exact hours before visiting.

Day of Week	Breakfast Buffet Hours	Lunch Buffet Hours	Dinner Buffet Hours	Store Closing Time
Sunday	7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (All stores)	11 AM – 4 PM	4 PM – 9 PM	9:00 PM
Monday	Most locations unavailable	11 AM – 4 PM	4 PM – 9 PM	9:00 PM
Tuesday	Most locations unavailable	11 AM – 4 PM	4 PM – 9 PM	9:00 PM
Wednesday	Most locations unavailable	11 AM – 4 PM	4 PM – 9 PM	9:00 PM
Thursday	Most locations unavailable	11 AM – 4 PM	4 PM – 9 PM	9:00 PM
Friday	7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (select stores)	11 AM – 4 PM	4:00 PM – 10:00 PM	10:00 PM
Saturday	7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (All stores)	11 AM – 4 PM	4:00 PM – 10:00 PM	10:00 PM