Royal Buffet Prices: Lunch, Dinner and Family Costs
Royal Buffet prices in the US currently range from about $12 to $18 per adult for weekday lunch and about $18 to $23 per adult for dinner, based on official menus from five locations. The Royal Buffet in Hoffman Estates, IL, near Schaumburg, costs more, with dinner commonly reported at $37 to $40. Children usually pay about $6 to $15 depending on age, and seniors save roughly $1 to $2 at most locations.
“Royal Buffet” is a name used by many independent restaurants, not one chain, so exact prices change from city to city.
Royal Buffet Prices at a Glance
The table below shows adult prices across five official Royal Buffet locations checked for this guide. Hoffman Estates is covered in its own section because its regular price list is not published as text on its website.
| Meal | Lowest Adult Price | Highest Adult Price | Average Adult Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday Lunch | $12.29 | $17.99 | $15.25 |
| Weekday Dinner | $18.01 | $22.99 | $20.19 |
Dinner costs about $4 to $6 more than lunch at every location in this table. The cheapest listed location is West Berlin, NJ, and the most expensive is Houston, TX.
What Is Royal Buffet?
Royal Buffet is a common name for all-you-can-eat Asian and American buffets, mostly in the US. Each restaurant is independently owned, so menus, hours, and prices are set locally. Most serve Chinese dishes, sushi, seafood, and American favorites, and many add hibachi or Mongolian grill stations.
France also has its own Royal Buffet in Mérignac near Bordeaux. It follows the same all-you-can-eat idea but prices in euros. Both are covered below.
Royal Buffet Prices Per Person
This table compares adult prices by location. All prices are listed before tax, drinks, and tip unless noted.
| Location | Weekday Lunch | Weekday Dinner | Weekend Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | $14.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 |
| West Berlin, NJ | $12.29 | $18.01 | $18.01 |
| Reisterstown, MD | $15.99 | $19.99 | $21.99 |
| Akron, OH | $14.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 (Sunday all day) |
| Houston, TX | $17.99 | $22.99 | $22.99 |
Prices were taken from each restaurant’s official website. Houston’s price list was last updated on its site in July 2025, so confirm it before you go.
Royal Buffet Hoffman Estates Prices
This Royal Buffet is at 31 Golf Center, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, a short drive from Schaumburg and Woodfield Mall. Other Royal Buffet restaurants in Illinois, such as the one in Woodridge, are separate businesses with their own prices.
This location is priced well above the national pattern. Its official website shows its regular menu as images rather than text, so the figures below combine the official holiday notice with recent diner reports.
| Meal | Reported Adult Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Lunch | About $21 to $23 | Diner reports on Yelp |
| Dinner and Weekends | About $37 to $40 | Diner reports on Restaurantji, Tripadvisor, and Yelp |
| Labor Day 2026 | $40.00, all day, two-hour limit | Official website |
Dinner here is nearly double the $20.19 average of the five locations above. Drinks are not included, and diners report that tax brings a two-person dinner to about $89.60.
Hoffman Estates Hours
The official website lists the following hours.
| Days | Open Hours | Break |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Closed 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM | None |
Some listing sites show different hours, so call (847) 885-0688 before a weekday afternoon visit.
Hoffman Estates Children and Senior Pricing
The restaurant’s older information page priced children by age instead of using a flat rate. Children under 3 ate free, and seniors 65 and older with ID received $1 off lunch and $1.50 off dinner. That page is from several years ago, so treat it as a guide and ask at the door for current rules.
Hoffman Estates Seafood Rules
Diners report that crab legs are limited to a small number per trip, often two at a time. Lobster availability changes by day, and reviews mention it is limited. Ask when lobster is served before you pay dinner prices.
Royal Buffet Lunch Prices and Hours
Lunch is the cheapest way to eat at Royal Buffet. It usually runs on weekdays only, and the selection can be smaller than at dinner. Premium items like crab legs or lamb chops are often saved for dinner.
| Location | Lunch Days | Lunch Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | Monday to Friday | 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| West Berlin, NJ | Monday to Friday | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Reisterstown, MD | Monday to Friday | 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Akron, OH | Monday to Saturday | 11:00 AM to 3:20 PM |
| Houston, TX | Monday to Friday | 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | Monday to Friday | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
Akron is the only location in this guide that keeps lunch pricing on Saturday.
Royal Buffet Dinner Prices and Hours
Dinner starts around 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and runs until closing. Weekday dinner prices range from $18.01 in West Berlin to $22.99 in Houston. Chicopee, West Berlin, and Houston charge the same dinner price on weekends, with Chicopee and West Berlin running all-day dinner on Saturday and Sunday.
Reisterstown is the exception. Its weekday dinner is $19.99, while weekend dinner is $21.99.
Royal Buffet Weekend and Holiday Prices
Weekend pricing depends on the restaurant. Some keep dinner prices flat all weekend, and others add a small premium. Holidays can cost more than a normal day.
| Location | Special Pricing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $23.99 per adult | Listed holidays, $1 above its regular dinner price |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | $40.00 per person | Labor Day 2026, all day, two-hour time limit |
| Akron, OH | $18.99 per adult | Sunday, one all-day dinner price |
If you plan a holiday visit, call the restaurant first. Holiday pricing is often posted only a few days ahead.
Royal Buffet Kids Prices
Most Royal Buffet restaurants price children by age. A few price by height instead, so check the sign at the door. Toddlers are free or heavily discounted at most locations.
| Location | Age Group | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 6 to 11 | $9.99 | $12.99 |
| Chicopee, MA | 3 to 5 | $8.99 | $9.99 |
| West Berlin, NJ | 7 to 10 | $9.38 | $11.58 |
| West Berlin, NJ | 3 to 6 | $8.91 | $9.75 |
| West Berlin, NJ | 2 years | $2.81 | $4.22 |
| Reisterstown, MD | 9 to 10 | $12.99 | $14.99 |
| Reisterstown, MD | 6 to 8 | $9.99 | $11.99 |
| Reisterstown, MD | 2 to 5 | $5.99 | $7.99 |
| Houston, TX | 4 to 10 | $10.99 | $12.99 |
Reisterstown lets children under 2 eat free, and Houston lets children under 4 eat free.
Royal Buffet Senior, Military, and College Discounts
Seniors usually save $1 to $2 compared with the adult price. West Berlin, NJ also offers lower prices for military and college guests. Bring a valid ID, since most locations check it.
| Location | Senior Lunch | Senior Dinner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Berlin, NJ (65+) | $11.35 | $16.46 | Military and college match the senior price |
| Reisterstown, MD | $14.99 | $18.99 weekday, $20.99 weekend | Senior tier listed on the website |
| Houston, TX (65+) | $16.99 | $21.99 | Senior tier listed on the website |
Chicopee and Akron did not list senior pricing on their official pages.
Royal Buffet Takeout Prices by Weight
Some Royal Buffet restaurants sell a to-go buffet by the pound. Prices are lower than dine-in for light eaters, but seafood and sushi cost more per pound. Most ask for a minimum of three items per container.
| Item | Chicopee, MA | West Berlin, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch Buffet | $8.99 per lb | $7.50 per lb |
| Dinner Buffet | $9.99 per lb | $9.00 per lb |
| Mixed Buffet | Not listed | $10.00 per lb |
| Seafood | $14.99 per lb | $12.50 per lb (with hibachi and sushi) |
| Sushi | $0.75 per piece | Included in the $12.50 per lb tier |
West Berlin states that its takeout prices include tax.
Drinks and Extra Costs
The buffet price usually covers food only. Drinks are often charged separately, and tax and tip are added on top.
| Location | Drink Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | $2.99 | Soda or coffee, free refills |
| West Berlin, NJ | $2.90 | Buffet drinks |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | Charged separately | Diners report beverages are not included in the buffet price |
A family of four adds about $12 for drinks, so include that in your budget.
Royal Buffet Cost for a Family of Four
This table estimates the cost for 2 adults and 2 children aged 8. It is based on each restaurant’s listed prices, before drinks, tax, and tip.
| Location | Lunch | Weekday Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| West Berlin, NJ | $43.34 | $59.18 |
| Chicopee, MA | $49.96 | $67.96 |
| Reisterstown, MD | $51.96 | $63.96 |
| Houston, TX | $57.96 | $71.96 |
Choosing lunch over dinner saves a family of four about $16 to $18 at these locations.
Royal Buffet Menu
Royal Buffet menus differ by restaurant, but most combine Chinese dishes, sushi, seafood, and American items. The sections below list what each location publishes or what diners commonly report.
Royal Buffet West Berlin, NJ Menu
West Berlin advertises over 200 hot bar items, plus a hibachi section and a sushi section at no extra charge. It also sells a la carte dishes, which are priced separately from the buffet. The prices below come from its official website.
| Category | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Combo | Hibachi Combo (chicken, beef, shrimp with noodles or rice) | $17.99 |
| Combo | Chicken Broccoli Combo | $12.00 |
| Combo | Beef Broccoli Combo | $13.99 |
| Combo | General Tso Chicken Combo | $12.49 |
| Appetizer | Fried Chicken Wings (8) | $8.99 |
| Appetizer | Pan Fried Pork Dumplings (8) | $7.99 |
| Appetizer | Veggie Egg Roll | $2.49 |
| Appetizer | Fried Calamari | $12.99 |
| Soup | Wonton Soup | $3.99 |
| Soup | Seafood Soup | $4.99 |
| Rice and Noodles | Vegetable Fried Rice | $5.99 |
| Rice and Noodles | Chicken Lo Mein | $6.99 |
| Chicken | General Tso’s Chicken | $12.99 |
| Beef | Beef with Broccoli | $8.99 |
| Seafood | Steamed Snow Crab Legs | $17.99 |
| Seafood | Boiled Shelled Shrimp | $12.99 |
| Seafood | Crawfish | $12.99 |
| Sushi Roll | California Roll | $7.99 |
| Sushi Roll | Spicy Tuna Roll | $9.49 |
| Sushi Roll | Philadelphia Roll | $9.99 |
| Dessert | Sliced Orange, Cantaloupe, or Pineapple | $5.99 |
| Beverage | Bottled Beverage | $2.72 |
| Beverage | Canned Beverage | $1.69 |
| Beverage | Bottled Water | $1.00 |
West Berlin also sells party trays. Examples include a Pan Fried Pork Dumpling Tray (40 pieces) at $34.99, a Chicken Lo Mein Tray at $44.99, and a BBQ Pork Spare Rib Tray at $64.99.
Royal Buffet Hoffman Estates, IL Menu
Diners describe this buffet as seafood focused. Items commonly mentioned in reviews are listed below, and availability can change by day and time.
- Sushi, sashimi, and nigiri
- Mongolian grill where you pick meats, noodles, and vegetables and they cook it for you
- Dim sum
- Snow crab legs and steamed lobster, with limits and limited days
- Prime rib and cooked seafood
- Chinese hot dishes such as stir-fry
- Fruit bar and desserts including ice cream and crepes
Yelp lists the restaurant as serving steamed lobster and crab legs with over 100 variations of Asian cuisine. Some reviewers find the food salty or inconsistent at busy times, so arriving early or at a busy time can mean fresher trays.
Royal Buffet Chicopee, MA Menu
The official menu lists lunch and dinner buffets, a to-go buffet, seafood to go, and sushi by the piece. Sushi to go is $0.75 per piece and seafood to go is $14.99 per pound. The restaurant also lists soda and coffee at $2.99 with free refills.
Royal Buffet Akron, OH Menu
The official website describes all-day Chinese, American, sushi, seafood, salad, and hibachi. A notice on the site says the restaurant no longer serves crab legs. It also offers Chinese takeout, catering, and banquet rooms.
Royal Buffet Reisterstown, MD Menu
Customer comments on the restaurant’s website highlight fresh sushi, made-to-order hibachi, hot dishes, and unlimited bubble tea. The menu page on the site did not show a usable dish list at the time of writing, so ask the restaurant what is included before you order.
Royal Buffet Houston, TX Menu
The Houston website publishes a price list but not an itemized buffet menu. Review sites describe a sushi and hibachi style buffet, and opinions on food quality are mixed. Call ahead if you need details on specific dishes.
Royal Buffet Mérignac, France Menu
The Mérignac restaurant lists more than 150 items, as shown below. It also adds around ten daily specials that change regularly.
| Category | Approximate Number of Items |
|---|---|
| Sushi | Over 20 types |
| Hot dishes | About 40 |
| Wok made to order | About 40 ingredients |
| Seafood | Over 20 choices |
| Desserts | About 20 |
| Daily specials | Around 10, changing regularly |
| Extras | Salad bar and chocolate fountain |
Royal Buffet Prices in France
Royal Buffet in Mérignac, near Bordeaux, reopened at a new address in February 2026. Adult prices start at €20.90 before drinks, and children’s menus range from €13.90 to €15.90.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Adult price | From €20.90, before drinks |
| Children’s menus | €13.90 to €15.90 |
| Restaurant size | 1,600 square meters |
| Group capacity | Up to 250 people |
| Daily guest target | Up to 1,200 guests across two services |
| Extras | Children’s area |
Is Disney’s Royal Dining the Same Thing?
No. Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at Walt Disney World are character dining restaurants, not buffets. Akershus now serves food family style.
Prices are much higher. The figures below come from an October 2026 report. Disney prices change often, so check the official listing before booking.
| Restaurant | Meal | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderella’s Royal Table | Lunch and dinner | $92 | $57 |
| Akershus Royal Banquet Hall | Breakfast | $66 | $42 |
Why Royal Buffet Prices Differ by Location
Each restaurant sets its own prices. Local rent, labor costs, and menu quality all affect the final number. A buffet with lobster or crab leg stations will usually cost more than one focused on Chinese dishes.
City matters too. Hoffman Estates and Houston sit at the higher end, while West Berlin sits at the lower end.
How to Save Money at Royal Buffet
A few simple habits can lower your bill without cutting the experience.
- Go at lunch. You save about $4 to $6 per adult at most locations, and much more at Hoffman Estates.
- Ask about senior, military, or college pricing and bring ID.
- Check weekday dinner. Reisterstown charges $2 less than its weekend dinner.
- Use takeout by the pound if you only want a few items.
- Take children under the free age limit where offered.
- Skip paid drinks if water is allowed.
Avoid holiday dates if you want the standard price.
How to Check the Current Price Before You Go
Buffet prices are updated often and are not always posted online right away. The safest steps are quick.
- Open the restaurant’s official website and look for the menu or price page.
- Call the restaurant and ask for adult, child, and senior prices.
- Ask about holiday pricing and any time limits.
Prices in this guide were gathered in October 2026 from official restaurant pages and recent public listings.
FAQs
How much does Royal Buffet cost per person?
Adult lunch costs about $12.29 to $17.99, and adult dinner costs about $18.01 to $22.99 across the five official US price lists in this guide. The average is $15.25 for lunch and $20.19 for dinner.
How much is Royal Buffet lunch?
Lunch is $14.99 in Chicopee, MA and Akron, OH, $12.29 in West Berlin, NJ, $15.99 in Reisterstown, MD, and $17.99 in Houston, TX. Hoffman Estates lunch is reported at about $21 to $23.
How much is Royal Buffet dinner?
Weekday dinner is $20.99 in Chicopee, $18.01 in West Berlin, $19.99 in Reisterstown, $18.99 in Akron, and $22.99 in Houston. Hoffman Estates dinner is reported at about $37 to $40.
Is there a Royal Buffet in Schaumburg, IL?
The closest Royal Buffet to Schaumburg is at 31 Golf Center in Hoffman Estates, IL. It is a short drive from Schaumburg but is located in Hoffman Estates.
How much is Royal Buffet Hoffman Estates?
Diners report about $21 to $23 for lunch and about $37 to $40 for dinner and weekends. The restaurant advertised $40.00 per person for Labor Day 2026 with a two-hour limit.
Does Royal Buffet Hoffman Estates have crab legs?
Yes, diners report snow crab legs, usually with a limit on how many you can take at once. Lobster is also reported but is limited, so ask which days it is served.
Is Royal Buffet more expensive on weekends?
Not always. Chicopee, West Berlin, Akron, and Houston charge the same dinner price on weekends. Reisterstown charges $21.99 on weekends compared with $19.99 on weekdays.
How much do kids pay at Royal Buffet?
Most children pay about $6 to $15 depending on age and meal. Children under 2 eat free in Reisterstown, and children under 4 eat free in Houston.
Does Royal Buffet offer senior discounts?
Many locations do. West Berlin charges $11.35 for lunch and $16.46 for dinner for guests 65 and older, and Houston charges $16.99 and $21.99.
Is Royal Buffet one chain?
No. Royal Buffet is a name shared by many independent restaurants. Each sets its own menu, hours, and prices.
How much is Royal Buffet in France?
Adult prices at Royal Buffet Mérignac start at €20.90 before drinks. Children’s menus cost €13.90 to €15.90.
Is Cinderella’s Royal Table a buffet?
No. It is a character dining restaurant at Walt Disney World. An October 2026 report listed adult lunch and dinner at $92 and children at $57.
Final Word
Royal Buffet offers one of the lowest per person costs for a large all-you-can-eat spread, especially at lunch. Expect about $15 for adult lunch and about $20 for dinner at most US locations, and closer to $40 for dinner at the Hoffman Estates restaurant near Schaumburg. Always confirm the latest price with the restaurant before you go.
