Mandarin Buffet Prices
Mandarin Restaurant buffet prices in Ontario start at $27.99 for weekday lunch and $37.99 for Monday to Thursday dinner at many locations, including Scarborough, Mississauga and Barrie. Weekend lunch is $32.99, and Friday to Sunday dinner is $42.99. Brampton and Nepean charge $1 more per meal. Seniors 65 and older save 20%, kids aged 5 to 12 pay half price, and kids 4 and under eat free. All prices are in Canadian dollars and exclude drinks, tax and tip.
Mandarin buffet prices change by location and by day of the week. This guide covers lunch, dinner, weekend and holiday pricing, kids and senior discounts, the birthday offer, sample costs, hours and phone numbers.
Mandarin Buffet Prices at a Glance
| Meal | Days | Standard Price | Brampton and Nepean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | Monday to Friday | $27.99 | $28.99 |
| Lunch | Saturday, Sunday and holidays | $32.99 | $33.99 |
| Dinner | Monday to Thursday | $37.99 | $38.99 |
| Dinner | Friday | $42.99 | $43.99 |
| Dinner | Saturday, Sunday and holidays | $42.99 | $43.99 |
Standard prices are confirmed at Burlington, Niagara Falls, Scarborough, Barrie and Mississauga. Other locations may differ, so check your location page before you go.
Mandarin Restaurant Buffet Prices Per Person
The per person price covers the full buffet with more than 100 dishes. It does not cover drinks, tax or gratuity.
Here is what each adult pays at a standard location.
| Meal | Adult Price |
|---|---|
| Weekday lunch | $27.99 |
| Weekend lunch | $32.99 |
| Monday to Thursday dinner | $37.99 |
| Friday and weekend dinner | $42.99 |
Dinner costs $10.00 more than weekday lunch. Weekend lunch costs $5.00 more than weekday lunch.
Mandarin Buffet Prices by Location
Prices fall into two groups across the locations we checked.
| Location | Lunch (Mon to Fri) | Lunch (Weekend) | Dinner (Mon to Thu) | Dinner (Fri to Sun) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $27.99 | $32.99 | $37.99 | $42.99 |
| Niagara Falls | $27.99 | $32.99 | $37.99 | $42.99 |
| Brampton | $28.99 | $33.99 | $38.99 | $43.99 |
| Nepean | $28.99 | $33.99 | $38.99 | $43.99 |
| Scarborough | $27.99 | $32.99 | $37.99 | $42.99 |
| Barrie | $27.99 | $32.99 | $37.99 | $42.99 |
| Mississauga | $27.99 | $32.99 | $37.99 | Check location page |
Markham lists the same lunch prices as Burlington and a Friday to Sunday dinner price of $42.99. North York and Windsor also list $42.99 for Friday to Sunday dinner. Oshawa, Newmarket, Hamilton, Vaughan, North York and Queensway list weekend lunch at $32.99.
Mandarin Buffet Prices in Toronto and Scarborough
Mandarin has several Toronto area restaurants, including Scarborough, North York and Queensway. Scarborough has the most complete price list online.
| Meal | Days | Scarborough Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch | Monday to Friday | $27.99 |
| Lunch | Saturday, Sunday and holidays | $32.99 |
| Dinner | Monday to Thursday | $37.99 |
| Dinner | Friday | $42.99 |
| Dinner | Saturday, Sunday and holidays | $42.99 |
The Scarborough restaurant is at 2206 Eglinton Avenue East, phone (416) 288-1177. Weekday lunch runs from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and weekday dinner from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
North York and Queensway list weekend lunch at $32.99. North York also lists Friday and weekend dinner at $42.99.
Mandarin Buffet Prices in Mississauga
The Mississauga restaurant is at 87 Matheson Boulevard East, phone (905) 502-8000. Weekday lunch is $27.99, weekend lunch is $32.99 and Monday to Thursday dinner is $37.99.
Small Eats are offered at Tuesday lunch, so the lunch buffet is not served that day. Weekday buffet lunch runs from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, and Monday to Thursday dinner runs from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Friday to Sunday dinner pricing was not shown in the data we could confirm, so call ahead for the current weekend dinner rate.
Mandarin Buffet Prices in Barrie
The Barrie restaurant is at 28 Fairview Road, phone (705) 727-1000. Prices match the standard tier: $27.99 for weekday lunch, $32.99 for weekend lunch, $37.99 for Monday to Thursday dinner and $42.99 for Friday and weekend dinner.
Weekday lunch runs from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Monday to Thursday dinner starts earlier than at most locations, at 4:15 pm, and runs until 9:00 pm.
Barrie prices were lower in the past, so older articles may show $25.99 for lunch and $35.99 for dinner. Those figures are out of date.
Mandarin Buffet Lunch Prices
Weekday lunch is the best value at Mandarin. Adults pay $27.99 at standard locations and $28.99 in Brampton and Nepean.
Weekend lunch is $32.99, or $33.99 in Brampton and Nepean. Lunch buffet usually runs from about 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Some locations replace the lunch buffet with Small Eats on certain weekdays. Brampton, for example, offers Small Eats at Tuesday lunch.
Mandarin Buffet Dinner Prices
Monday to Thursday dinner is $37.99 at standard locations. Friday and weekend dinner is $42.99.
The dinner buffet adds extras that are not on the lunch buffet. The grill includes prime rib at dinner.
Dinner starts between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm depending on the location and day. Check your location page for the exact start time.
Mandarin Small Eats Prices
Small Eats are a cheaper lunch option on selected weekdays. Dishes are priced from $1.99 to $5.99.
The days differ by location.
| Location | Small Eats Lunch Days |
|---|---|
| Burlington | Monday to Thursday |
| Niagara Falls | Monday and Tuesday |
| Brampton | Tuesday |
| Nepean | Monday to Wednesday |
| Hamilton | Monday and Tuesday |
| Mississauga | Tuesday |
| North York | Monday to Thursday |
| Newmarket | Monday and Tuesday |
| Queensway | Monday and Tuesday |
Small Eats prices do not include drinks, tax or gratuity. Always confirm the days with your restaurant, since schedules change.
Mandarin Buffet Kids Prices
Kids pay much less than adults on the buffet.
| Age | Buffet Price |
|---|---|
| 4 and under | Free (up to 2 kids per paying adult) |
| 5 to 12 | 50% off the adult price |
A child aged 5 to 12 pays about $14.00 at weekday lunch at a standard location. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Mandarin Senior Discount
Seniors aged 65 and older get 20% off the buffet with valid photo ID. The discount applies year round at all locations.
Seniors still count as adults for the birthday offer. This table shows the approximate senior price after the 20% discount.
| Meal | Standard Senior Price | Brampton and Nepean Senior Price |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday lunch | About $22.39 | About $23.19 |
| Weekend lunch | About $26.39 | About $27.19 |
| Monday to Thursday dinner | About $30.39 | About $31.19 |
| Friday and weekend dinner | About $34.39 | About $35.19 |
The discount applies to buffet service only. Bring valid photo ID.
Mandarin Birthday Offer
The birthday celebrant eats the lunch or dinner buffet free. Three other adults must dine on the buffet at the regular price.
Follow these steps to claim it.
- Sign up for the Mandarin Dish e-newsletter to get the e-coupon
- Bring government photo ID
- Redeem it from 1 week before to 1 week after your birthday
- Buy the three adult buffets at the same time as the free meal
The coupon cannot be used by a party of 2 adults and 2 kids. Restaurants also bring dessert and a birthday photo in a souvenir frame to buffet guests.
Holiday Buffet Prices
Statutory holidays and select days have special pricing and schedules. Mandarin posts the holiday price list on its dine-in page.
Weekend prices apply on many holidays, but some days have their own rates. Check the dine-in page before you book, especially for Canada Day, Easter and Christmas season dates.
What Is on the Mandarin Buffet?
Mandarin says its buffet offers more than 100 dishes. These are the main stations.
| Station | Examples |
|---|---|
| Salads and chilled seafood | Thai mango salad, kiwi mussels |
| Soups | Wonton soup |
| Mandarin classics | General Tao chicken, beef with broccoli, honey garlic spareribs |
| Noodles and rice | Singapore noodles, Shanghai noodles, vegetable fried rice |
| Grill and teppanyaki | Seasoned meats, fried dumplings, prime rib at dinner |
| Sushi | Made fresh by sushi chefs |
| Pizza | Oven baked pepperoni pizza |
| Desserts | Creme brulee, black forest cake, cherry cheesecake |
How Much Will You Spend? Sample Costs
These examples use standard prices before tax and tip.
| Visit | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Two adults, weekday lunch | 2 x $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Two adults, Monday to Thursday dinner | 2 x $37.99 | $75.98 |
| One senior, weekday lunch | $27.99 less 20% | About $22.39 |
| One child (5 to 12), weekday lunch | $27.99 less 50% | About $14.00 |
| Family of four, Friday dinner (2 adults, 2 kids aged 5 to 12) | 2 x $42.99 + 2 kids at half price | About $128.97 |
Lunch vs Dinner: Which Is Better Value?
Lunch saves $10.00 per adult compared with Monday to Thursday dinner. If you want the prime rib and dinner extras, dinner is the better pick.
Weekend lunch at $32.99 costs $5.00 less than Monday to Thursday dinner. It is a good middle option for groups who want a weekend meal.
Friday dinner costs $5.00 more than Monday to Thursday dinner. If you can go earlier in the week, you save.
Take-Out and Delivery
Mandarin also sells take-out and delivery dishes from its menu. Customers get 10% off pick-up food orders and free delivery on orders over $25 before tax.
Orders under $25 inside the delivery zone have a $6 delivery charge. Some zones add $2 or $4. You can order by phone, online, or through SkipTheDishes, UberEats and DoorDash.
Buffet food cannot be taken home. Guests enjoy what they can in the restaurant.
Mandarin Locations and Phone Numbers
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Brampton | 238 Biscayne Crescent | (905) 451-2222 |
| Burlington | 1881 Fairview Street | (905) 632-6000 |
| Hamilton | 1508 Upper James Street | (905) 383-6000 |
| Hamilton East | 1223 Barton Street East, Suite S01 | 905-547-6000 |
| Markham | 7660 Woodbine Avenue | (905) 479-6000 |
| Markham East | 88 Copper Creek Drive | (905) 471-5000 |
| Nepean | 290 West Hunt Club Road | (613) 228-2200 |
| Newmarket | 16655 Yonge Street | (905) 898-7100 |
| Niagara Falls | 7555 Montrose Road | (905) 358-7000 |
| North York | 1027 Finch Avenue West | (416) 736-6000 |
| Oshawa | 1319 Airport Boulevard | (905) 432-3000 |
| Windsor | 3100 Howard Avenue (Devonshire Mall) | (519) 967-1800 |
Mandarin Buffet Hours
Hours vary by location. These are three examples.
| Location | Weekday Dinner | Friday and Saturday Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm |
| Niagara Falls | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Friday), 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Brampton | 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Friday), 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Saturday) |
Lunch runs from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm at these three locations. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends and holidays.
Ways to Save at Mandarin
- Go for weekday lunch and save $10.00 per adult versus dinner
- Try Small Eats at lunch for dishes from $1.99
- Use the senior 20% discount
- Bring kids aged 5 to 12 for half price
- Claim the free birthday buffet with three paying adults
- Pick up take-out orders for 10% off
- Skip Friday dinner and go Monday to Thursday instead
Payment, Dress Code and Rules
Mandarin accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and debit. Some restaurants have an ATM on site.
Casual attire is fine, but tank tops and bare feet are not allowed. Alcohol is sold with the buffet to guests aged 19 and older with valid ID.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Over 100 dishes | Drinks cost extra |
| Kids 4 and under free | Dinner prices are high |
| 20% senior discount | Prices differ by location |
| Free birthday meal offer | Weekends are very busy |
| Prime rib at dinner | Buffet food cannot be taken home |
Other Buffets With a Similar Name
Several other restaurants use “Mandarin” in their name. They appear to be separate businesses from the Ontario chain.
| Restaurant | Reported Price |
|---|---|
| Mandarin Buffet (UK), Monday to Thursday | £21.99 per adult |
| Mandarin Buffet (UK), Friday to Sunday | £23.99 per adult |
| Mandarin Buffet and Sushi, Warrenton, VA | $14.99 lunch, $17.99 dinner |
The UK restaurant charges £11.99 for children under 1.4 meters and £5.99 for children under 3. The Warrenton listing shows a $13.50 senior lunch and $16.30 senior dinner. Check each restaurant directly, since these prices come from their own websites and can change.
FAQs
How much is the Mandarin buffet per person?
At standard Ontario locations, weekday lunch is $27.99, weekend lunch is $32.99, Monday to Thursday dinner is $37.99 and Friday to Sunday dinner is $42.99. Brampton and Nepean charge $1 more per meal.
How much is the Mandarin lunch buffet?
Lunch is $27.99 from Monday to Friday and $32.99 on weekends and holidays at standard locations. In Brampton and Nepean, it is $28.99 and $33.99.
How much is the Mandarin dinner buffet?
Dinner is $37.99 from Monday to Thursday and $42.99 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at standard locations. Brampton and Nepean charge $38.99 and $43.99.
How much do kids pay at Mandarin?
Kids aged 5 to 12 pay 50% of the adult buffet price. Kids 4 and under eat free, with up to two free kids per paying adult.
Does Mandarin have a senior discount?
Yes. Seniors aged 65 and older get 20% off the buffet with valid photo ID.
Are drinks included in the Mandarin buffet price?
No. Prices do not include beverages, tax or gratuities.
Is the Mandarin birthday meal really free?
The birthday guest eats free when joined by three other adults on the buffet. The guest must sign up for the newsletter coupon and bring photo ID.
Do I need a reservation at Mandarin?
Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends and holidays. Call your nearest location to book.
Can I take buffet food home from Mandarin?
No. For buffet service, guests enjoy their food at the restaurant. Take-out has its own menu.
What payment methods does Mandarin accept?
Mandarin accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and debit.
Does Mandarin serve prime rib?
Yes, prime rib is added to the grill for the dinner buffet.
What is the Mandarin buffet price on holidays?
Holiday pricing applies on statutory holidays and select days. Mandarin posts the current holiday list on its dine-in page.
Are Mandarin prices the same at every location?
No. Brampton and Nepean charge $1 more per meal than Burlington and Niagara Falls. Always check your location page.
Final Thoughts
Mandarin Restaurant is a premium buffet, and prices reflect its large selection and dinner extras like prime rib. Weekday lunch, Small Eats and the senior, kids and birthday offers are the best ways to save.
Prices are subject to change and can differ by location. Call your restaurant to confirm before you visit, especially for holidays.
