By Rosemary McCoy
We know Sioux Falls loves a buffet.
Ever been to the Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet? Prepare to stand in line at every station if you happen to hit it around noon.
Then there are the Royal Fork loyalists and the Pizza Ranch regulars.
But go off the grid a bit and you’ll discover hidden-gem buffets in some unlikely restaurants.
Here are five worth trying:
This place has gone way beyond its original trailer. A barbecue buffet for lunch? The day just got better.
Some of the hot-food items on the buffet at Big Rig BBQ
Part of the buffet sits on the counter at Big Rig BBQ.
No need to stop at an order of broasted chicken. This lunch buffet can take you to Mexico, Asia and back to the U.S. for under $10. Plus where else can you get gizzards?
Chicken is the star on The Keg buffet.
Inside The Keg on West 12th Street
You’ve got to mark your calendar to catch a buffet here, but they’re worth it. Eat here and you’ll likely only want a beverage later in the day. Smart bar.
Beef and pork are the centerpiece of the Friday buffet at W. 12th Pourhouse and Kitchen.
W. 12th Pourhouse and Kitchen has a sports bar vibe.
About the only thing that could make Jacky’s any better is unlimited Jacky’s. Enough said.
Two of the three Jacky’s Restaurants feature weekday lunch buffets.
Jacky’s Restaurant on Benson Road was the first to add a buffet.
We get it: We’re not all foodie adventurers. Here’s the easy way to branch out a bit and sample or load up and try it all.
The buffet at Khorasan Kabob House offers a large selection of meat and vegetarian items.
Khorasan reopened in its new location in May.
Not sure what you want for lunch? Sometimes a buffet is the answer.