Lucky Buffet

Independence, IA · Buffet restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Independence
#6
of 22 restaurants
City Percentile
52%
rating percentile
Address
Lucky Buffet, 2335 Jamestown Ave, Independence, IA 50644
Phone
(319) 334-3294
Website
luckybuffetia.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Lucky Buffet is a restaurant located in Independence, IA. It is one of 22 restaurants listed in Independence. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Independence city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #6 of 22 restaurants in Independence. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Edward Leonard (GenLock) · Sep 2025

Well, I finally went to Lucky Buffet. Kept hearing so much about it, I had to make the drive and check it out for myself. Walked in, was promptly seated. Told them what drink I wanted and went up to the buffet. First thing I noticed was some crab legs that they just brought out. Then I also noticed these two guys went up and pretty much emptied them. They left a couple legs which is what I tried, probably because I shot them a look like I was going to rip their head off if they took the last two. While I was here, I think they went through about 20 plates. The picture I'm including is about the fourth time I saw the servers come and empty them. From what I had of the crab, it was pretty good. They had some drawn butter there and little cups you could dip the crab legs in. They kind of had

★★★★★ 5.0 Debra Shoopman · Jun 2025

We were there for lunch. The parking lot was crowded, aleays a good sign. The price was $15.30 each, including our beverage. Weekends and evenings are more expensive. We were seated immediately. As the serving trays emptied they were refilled, so there was a steady supply of fresh, hot food. Everything we sampled was delicious. The Crab Rangoon and Egg rolls were especially good.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Raychel R · Nov 2024

Overall, the food had very good taste. We were seated immediately. The plates were kept cleared and our waters were always full. I was hoping it was going to be a little bit bigger than it is , but it had a good variety. My husband said the crab rangoons were some of the best that he's had in a long time. There were no crab legs when we went.

★★★★★ 5.0 Robert Nealy · Jan 2026

Lucky Buffet is a vibrant and family-friendly restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes, including Asian, American, and international cuisine. The buffet features fresh, flavorful options with generous portions. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, and the staff is attentive. A great choice for groups, families, or anyone looking to enjoy a satisfying and diverse meal at their own pace.

★★★★★ 5.0 Valerie K Whitewolf (Val Heike) · Feb 2026

The food is good the bathrooms clean the prices have gone up substantially and I can't afford to eat there. If I could afford I would eat everyday at Pizza Ranch during lunch they give senior citizens a deal on food. It's $13 all you can eat.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Buffet restaurantChinese restaurant

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