Golden Palace Chinese Buffet

3.4 ( 477 reviews )
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$10–20
1101 Eagleview Dr, Marion, IA 52302, United States
+1 319-377-9977

If you’re looking for a hidden gem in Marion, IA, look no further than Golden Palace Chinese Buffet. Nestled on Eagleview Drive, this lively buffet is an inviting spot that keeps customers coming back for more. Diners rave about the egg drop soup and the beloved crab rangoons, with one customer describing the service as simply "great."

The heartwarming reviews highlight the restaurant's commitment to quality and customization. Kathleen Heck, a loyal patron, speaks highly of the effortlessly delicious pork fried rice and the sweet orange chicken that they gladly prepare without spice. For those who prefer a buffet experience, the "buffet to go" option allows food lovers to pick and load from a variety of dishes, providing great value.

Despite a décor that could use an update and a lack of music ambiance, the food remains fresh and hot, as noted by Laura Seamster—a testament to the family business's dedication to its craft. With the motto of preserving buffets in the community, Golden Palace is truly a culinary treasure worth visiting.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Has all you can eat
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Golden Palace Chinese Buffet

TheGaming World40
Jun 4,2025
Great service great people and always making the best egg drop soup love coming here and my girl loves the crab rangoons
Beige Fedora
May 27,2025
This is a great family business, and basically the only buffet left in the city. If you don't want buffets to die out for good, come eat here!
Kathleen Heck
May 20,2025
It's not the shiniest of places but the food is, well, golden haha!! I love it! I haven't tried the buffet so I can't speak as to what that's like, I usually order ahead and my food has always been perfect and delicious. I don't really stray from my favorites, sweet orange chicken (they actuallyonly have spicy orange chicken on their menu, but always take care of me and make it without any of the spiciness), sesame chicken, and my all-time favorite, pork fried rice, which I can't find anywhere else. Not that I'd want to. The location is great for us, it's about three minutes away and so easy to order ahead and pick up and then we have an amazing lunch or dinner. Even my four-year-old daughter loves it. When we drive up she starts yelling "rice! rice! rice! rice!" I've never received a bad order, not once. I am so glad that they're there! /
Chad Knipfer
Apr 25,2025
Good food. Love they have the option to get buffet to go (by weight). For me, I load up a container for 10 or so
Laura Seamster
Mar 31,2025
They were pretty busy while we were there. The food was fresh & hot for our lunch. Servers are always pleasant & friendly. The decor is a little tired looking but not horrible. I missed not hearing music playing.
Crystal Lynn Johnson (Juju)
Mar 31,2025
I have been going to this restaurant for many years. The food is great, the people & staff always remember our drink orders since we're regulars, the atmosphere is a classic chinese diner and while other reviews whine and complain, I find this place amazing for their buffet prices. Never had a bad visit in all the years me & my husband have been going here. Great for families, couples or a quick bite.
CheriAnne Bethke
Mar 30,2025
Great, friendly, quick service! Food was good, too! Did not see the problems reported in other reviews.
INTIMIDAT3R
Mar 29,2025
This is our "go-to" place for Chinese in Cedar Rapids/Marion. The food is ALWAYS great and served hot & fresh. We usually get here about the time they open for lunch cuz it does get pretty busy. The restaurant could use a little updating and a face-lift. The food is too good here to have an out of date/worn decor. They do offer a discount to military, Veterans, and first responders. Definitely stop here if you're looking for great Chinese food.

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