We hope that you’re hungry because there’s no such thing as half-measures when we’re chatting about the best buffet restaurants in Riyadh honoured at the Time Out Riyadh Restaurants Awards 2022, in association with PepsiCo.
Buffets are not just about the scale of offerings, but the quality and consistency across every single station. The attention to details – and ingredients, of course – is what elevates the best Riyadh buffets with spectacular spreads from the rest. Quality and quantity are equal. And these best buffet restaurants in Riyadh get this isn’t just a meal; it is a dining event.
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Make sure your stomach is prepped for the best buffet restaurants in Riyadh 2022:
WINNER
La Brasserie
Riyadh knows its way around a good buffet, and so do its foodie residents. La Brasserie’s spread of international plates dished out in an upscale and modern environment in the Al Faisaliah Hotel set the standard. Every detail appears to be thought of with consideration from the interactive stations to the oh-so-tempting displays. We eat with our eyes first and La Brasserie definitely knows this.
Even if your eyes are bigger than your stomach, rest assured that you can always come back to try the dishes you didn’t get the chance to on your current trip. There’s nothing wrong with repeat visits. Pass the plates and head to the winner of the Best Buffet Restaurants in Riyadh category at the Time Out Riyadh Restaurant Awards 2022.
Al Faisaliah Hotel, Al Olaya, mandarinoriental.com (011 273 2005).
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HIGHLY COMMENDED
Al Orjouan
Ready your stomach and put your reservation in at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh for the Al Orjouan’s buffet. The all-day dining restaurant understands what makes a brilliant buffet: variety, atmosphere, something for all ages and ambience. The experience has all of that in spades, including a great mix of international and Middle Eastern flavours in a venue that will certainly not go unnoticed. This is one of the best buffet restaurants in Riyadh that foodies dream about.
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Al Hada, ritzcarlton.com (011 802 8333).
Elements
We’re going to say it: Elements has all of the elements that make for a stellar buffet. For family feasting, it’s a good idea to head to the Four Seasons Riyadh spot for international dishes presented with aplomb and made using fresh ingredients. It’s one of the best buffet restaurants in Riyadh for when you want to eat your way around the world in an elevated venue with friends and family. Remember that this weekend.
Kingdom Tower, Four Seasons Riyadh, Al Olaya, fourseasons.com (011 211 5500).
SHORTLISTED
Al Bustan
The all-you-can-eat spread at the Sheraton’s Al Bustan doesn’t miss a beat. Each corner has something new. When you start tucking into its smorgasbord of international cuisines, you find another dish to try. From Italian pastas and Indian curries to local specialities and Asian delights, there’s something to suit all tastes at this casual, all-day dining restaurant. While we don’t recommend starving yourself beforehand, you’ll most definitely need to save some room to fully experience one of the best buffet restaurants in Riyadh. And bring your appetite – you’re going to need it.
Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers, instagram.com/sheratonriyadh (011 454 3300).
Flavours
We all know that some of Riyadh’s best hotels do a roaring buffet trade, and Flavours at the Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana is up there with the best of them. Compact but always consistent, expect a steady rotation of pastas, stroganoffs and simple grilled meats that sit alongside an abundant supply of Arabic flatbread, plus, a solid cheese station and make-your-own salad options. Drinks are included in the bill too, so you’re in for a pretty sweet deal.
Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana, instagram.com/roshrayhaan (011 447 9888).
Goji
Want to experience the best buffet restaurants in Riyadh at all hours? Available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Goji takes diners on a culinary tour around the world, offering up a delectable spread of Middle Eastern and international dishes. Lined with self-serve stations galore, the spacious dining room is great for families, and you can expect all the usual favourites including grills, salads, pastas, pizzas, curries and then some. You’ll be rolling out of this restaurant with a huge smile on your face – trust us.
Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter, instagram.com/marriottriyadhdq (059 159 1728).
Horizon
Craving an all-you-can-eat buffet with zero limitations and incredible food? Enter another one of the best buffet restaurants in Riyadh. Head to Horizon for your culinary tour. Nestled inside the award-winning voco hotel, the spread is exceptional and the quality is impressive, with interactive live cooking stations sitting alongside traditional self-serve options. Fill your stomach on Lebanese mezze snacks including fattoush and hummus, fresh salads, shish tawook and kebabs, while the dessert section includes the staple umm Ali alongside other Arabian delights.
voco Riyadh, An Namudhajiyah, ihg.com (011 457 9999).
Mazaj
For an all-you-can-eat feast that won’t pull on the purse strings, look no further than the Mövenpick’s Mazaj restaurant. It’s one of the best buffet restaurants in Riyadh that provides a sensory trip around all corners of the globe. The salad station is a particular highlight (yes, really), and you’ll want to use it to offset all the gluttonous meats, cheeses and desserts you’ll most certainly be consuming throughout your meal. It might not be the most opulent buffet in the city, but service is quick and always with a smile, so you most definitely won’t be disappointed.
Mövenpick Riyadh, instagram.com/movenpickriyadh (011 213 9888).
Milwan
If you think a beetroot salad goes well piled on a plate with some tikka masala, sliced roast beef and a dollop of bolognese then you’re in the right place at Milwan. Offering up a culinary trip along the spice route, passing through the Mediterranean basin and across the Middle East and India, even the fussiest of eaters will find something to enjoy at this all-you-can-eat buffet. Throw away those menus and dig right in – this is a splurge-level buffet in chic, minimalist surroundings. It’s a top choice for the best buffet restaurants in Riyadh when you want all the variety.
Le Méridien Riyadh, Al Woroud District, instagram.com/lemeridienriyadh (011 826 6666).
The 365
Mastering nine different multinational cuisines from all over the world, you can indulge in multiple flavours at the Fairmont’s lavish 365. Not only can you engage with chefs at the different live cooking stations, you can see chefs hard at work all around the dining room which, for all-day-dining restaurants, is as extravagant as they come. Be sure to bring your A-game – and by that we mean your appetite.
Fairmont Riyadh, Airport Road, instagram.com/fairmontriyadh (011 826 2626).
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