Paradise Buffet

9059 Central Ave, Montclair, CA 91763, United States
+1 909-626-8967
$$$ Buffet restaurant
(3990 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Paradise Buffet is a straightforward buffet restaurant tucked into Montclair’s busy Central Avenue corridor. The restaurant leans into the classic buffet experience with an emphasis on wide variety and interactive cooking elements, most notably the Mongolian Grill where diners pick fresh raw vegetables, meats, and spices to tailor their stir-fry just the way they like it. This hands-on approach separates it from typical all-you-can-eat spots and appeals to those who enjoy customizing their meal while still having plenty of other choices on hand.

The atmosphere inside is casual and family-friendly, with a steady flow of locals dropping in especially on weekdays when seating is easier to find. On weekends, the place can get quite busy, sometimes lining up beyond the entrance—so arriving early or expecting a wait is a smart move if you plan a weekend visit.

Paradise Buffet covers a broad range of tastes. Beyond the interactive grill, there’s a sushi selection, clam chowder, various seafood options like garlic butter and fried shrimp, and lighter fare like fresh salads and cucumber salad. For those with a sweet tooth, desserts such as cheesecake and chocolate cake round out the meal. Diners have also noted a unique touch with some creative flavor combinations, such as pairing cooked squash with beef strips or topping squash with vanilla ice cream.

This spot suits groups and families looking for variety under one roof—people who want to sample a bit of everything from classic Chinese comfort food to more contemporary tastes like pizza or crawfish, all without the formality of a sit-down restaurant. The staff’s friendly and accommodating service makes the experience smooth even when things get busy.

Overall, Paradise Buffet works best when you’re not in a rush and are open to exploring different flavors and textures in a casual, lively environment. Weekday visits offer more relaxed seating and faster service, while weekends bring a bustling vibe perfect for those who enjoy energetic dining scenes.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Has all you can eat
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

3990 Reviews
Ignacio Z

31 Oct 2025

We would visit Paradise Buffet years ago, and after moving away from the area, we came back, and fortunately, the place hasn't changed a bit. You can get standard buffet food, Chinese, salads, and desserts. Weekdays you can walk right in, but on the weekends, you'll want to give yourself extra time because there can be lines that stretch around the building. 5 out of 5 stars.

bandarawela wimalawansha

18 Sep 2025

I visited the Paradise Buffet and really loved the place. It stood out from many other buffet restaurants I’ve been to because of its unique concept. We were able to choose fresh raw vegetables and meat in the quantities we wanted, and they prepared the food right away. We could also select our own spices and decide the level of spiciness according to our preference. Once the food was ready, we were notified using a remote device, which was very convenient. There was a wide variety of food options to choose from, and the place was very spacious. We visited as a group of around fifteen people and had more than enough space to enjoy comfortably. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experience.

nani

15 Sep 2025

10/10.. DO NOT EAT MAC & CHEESE. (yeah its good not recommended for people who are lactose aka me. but im joking the mac & cheese is to die for) love the background music in the bathroom

A “A”

14 Sep 2025

I love it here The sfaff is so polite. Lemme share my favorite food combinations. They have cooked squash I like to have it with the beef strips cooked with onion and soy sauce and some sesame oil salt and pepper. And the squash again with some vanilla ice cream on top as desert↕ I liked the vanilla,strawberry and coffee ice cream. I loved the clam chowder soup it was so good you have to try it! If you take some mac and cheese and walk to the salad bar and add shredded cheese and go to the mongolian cooking area and add some salt and pepper and some hot sauce and mix, its delish. The brocoli salad is my fave, it has craisins. I add shredded carrots and brocoli, red onion, jalapenos and lettuce and lots of brocoli sprouts and mix. The german cake is probably the best cake there its chocolate with coconut all the other cakes suck. The carrot cake frosting tastes saltylike cream cheese,I do not reccomend. Highly reccomend you ask for the meats they cook for you in the mongolian bowls in the middle. I prefer the female workers at the mongolian area, the male doesn't wipe down the grill and the taste and the food of person before carries over to your bowl when it cooks. They have shrimp, beef, pork, and chicken strips. I really Iiked the fish and rotisserie chicken, they well cooked and well seasoned I reccomend those. They also have a non breaded fish option. I was so disappointed by the baked potatoe, they leave it out for too long and it gets dry Too bad it looked good with cheese and bacon bits. Wish they had serve me a fresh baked potatoe I really want one with sour cream and onion Start your meal with a small salad and then eat meat and then your pasta/carbs and desert. You won't feel as stuffed and can eat longer. I ate so good here today. Bus boys are so nice here they offer to bring you drinks if you have a blue cup He offered me milk with ice for my slice of cake. Best day ever, big back heaven here but you could totally eat keto here if you wanted to. Spent 50 bucks for me and my 2 parents they got a senior discount because they're older.

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