Dining at Golden Corral in itself is already a good deal, actually. There are very few places in this side of the world that gives you all-you-can-eat access to 150+ dishes for just $11 to $17 per person.
In fact, in some restaurants, this amount can only cover one appetizer! But I hear you. I mean who doesn’t want to take advantage of additional perks, right?
So, without further ado, here is a list of Golden Corral special promotions. Please take note that some of these deals may only apply to select locations. It’s best to call your local Golden Corral to inquire about their on-going promotions and offers. Golden Correl also offers parties or events at affordable costs.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUTTERFLY SHRIMP
Golden Corral’s All-You-Can-Eat Butterfly Shrimp is back by popular demand. Savor giant fried Butterfly Shrimp alongside their famous crispy Chicken Tenders. This offer is available only on weekdays after 4PM for a limited time period.
GC’s Good as Gold Rewards Club lets you enjoy exclusive benefits like free beverage, special birthday offers and coupons.
Check out various coupons from CNN’s website for deals like Family Meals for $30 and Kids Meals for $5.
Join Golden Corral Rewards to earn points which you can use towards free food. Each dollar you spend earns you 1 point. And for every 100 points you get $10 off reward. You can even get their bonus offer which is $5 off your next purchase of $25 when you sign up.
This annual event, scheduled for Monday, November 11, 2024, from 5:00 PM until closing, honors veterans, retirees, active duty personnel, and members of the National Guard or Reserves by giving them a free “Thank You” buffet meal.
While specifics may differ depending on the Golden Corral restaurant you go to, seniors aged 60 and over are entitled to some perks like a 10% discount on any full order throughout the week and a daily $1 discount off the regular adult buffet price. On weekends, seniors can savor discounted breakfast, lunch, and dinner prices options, with prices starting as low as $9.49 for breakfast, $10.49 for lunch, and $14.99 for dinner.
Senior Early Bird discounts –– available at most locations –– provide $1 off buffet entrees and a free drink between the hours of 2-4PM on weekdays. To be eligible for these discounts, a person must be at least 60 years old with a valid ID.
We’ve not been able to verify the specifics of this promotion but Golden Corral at North Freeway in Spring TX will be able to eat for free Mondays through Thursdays after 4PM. Other locations across the country may also offer this promotion on certain days of the week.
Sam’s Club $50 Golden Corral Gift Card
If you’re a Sam’s Club member, you can purchase this gift card for only $39.98, which you can use towards your meal at Golden Corral. That’s a savings of $10!
I’ve never used this site for coupons before but it may be worth a shot. They have a handful of active coupons daily for GC.
These promotions and deals are the only ones I can find at the moment. I will be regularly updating this post if new promotions come up so do check back from time to time.
How Much is the Buffet at Golden Corral?
The Golden Corral buffet rates vary depending on the day and time of your visit. Some locations may also have different prices.
Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday until 11:00 AM only)
- Adults $12.99
- Kids ages 4-8 $8.99
- Kids ages 9-12 $9.99
- Kids 3 and under FREE
Lunch (Mondays to Fridays 10:45AM to 4:00 PM / Saturdays 11:01 AM to 4:00 PM)
- Adults $11.49
- Kids ages 4-8 $8.99
- Kids ages 9-12 $9.99
- Kids 3 and under FREE
Dinner (Mondays to Saturdays after 4:00 PM / Sundays after 11:00 AM)
- Adults $16.99
- Kids ages 4-8 $10.49
- Kids ages 9-12 $11.49
- Kids 3 and under FREE
The Cheapest Time to Eat at Golden Corral
If you want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck when dining at Golden Corral, go there 15-20 minutes before dinner service starts. That means you should be at Golden Corral around 3:45 PM so that you will only pay the lunch price ($11.49) and get the dinner menu items like sirloin steaks, giant deep-fried butterfly shrimp and the carving station. This saves you at least $5 per person. Imagine the savings you get if you’re a group of 5 or even 10!
How to Save Money When Dining at Golden Corral
I think everything you need to know to save money at Golden Corral are already mentioned here. In a nutshell:
1. Go to Golden Corral 15 minutes before their dinner service rolls in so you’ll save at least a few dollars.
2. Sign up for Golden Corral’s Good As Gold and/or Rewards Club to get a free beverage, a birthday perk and earn rewards points.
3. Take advantage of promotions, coupons and deals which you can find on their official website, the social media page of your local GC restaurant or from coupon websites.
4. If you have seniors or young kids in your group, be sure to inform the cashier so you can avail of their discounted prices.
5. Check back on this post every now and then to get updated on the latest deals and promotions from Golden Corral! 🙂