Charcoal grilled steak with fire
Queens · NY · Est. 2014 · Charcoal Fired
An open-fire buffet experience

Charcoal Grill &
Modern Buffet

Premium Buffet Experience with Charcoal-Grilled Perfection — fresh seafood, hand-rolled sushi, prime cuts and chef-crafted international cuisine, all under one roof.

Open Today11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Queens, NY133-40 79th Street
4.8 / 5 Rating1,240+ Google reviews
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Our Story

A buffet, rebuilt around the art of fire.

For over a decade, Charcoal Grill & Modern Buffet has redefined what a buffet can be. We pair the open-fire tradition of charcoal grilling with a modern, ever-changing spread of sushi, seafood, salads and global favorites — served in a refined yet welcoming room built for families and friends.

Open-Fire Grill

Steaks, kebabs and seafood charred over real charcoal — never gas.

Fresh Daily

Hand-picked produce and seafood delivered fresh every morning.

Family Friendly

Spacious seating, kid-friendly pricing and a warm, welcoming team.

Chef Crafted

Stations curated by chefs trained across Japan, Italy and the US.

Elegant restaurant dining
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Buffet Dishes Daily
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Guests Served
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Buffet Pricing

All-You-Can-Enjoy, Honestly Priced

One flat price. Unlimited access to every station — grill, sushi bar, seafood, salads and desserts.

Lunch Buffet

Mon – Fri · 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • AdultPer person
    $15.99
  • Kids 3 – 6Per child
    $5.99
  • Kids 7 – 10Per child
    $8.99
Reserve Lunch

Weekend Buffet

Fri – Sun · All Day
  • AdultPer person
    $23.99
  • Kids 3 – 6Per child
    $10.99
  • Kids 7 – 10Per child
    $13.99
Reserve Weekend
Executive chef portrait
Chef Marco RiveraExecutive Chef
Chef's Table

Fire doesn't lie. Every dish that leaves my kitchen has to earn its place — through quality, through craft, and through the flame.

Trained in Osaka, refined in Florence, and grounded in the open-fire traditions of South America, Chef Marco brings 18 years of fine-dining discipline to a buffet built around one obsession: real charcoal cooking.

Real CharcoalImported binchotan & lump oak — never gas.
Daily CatchSushi-grade fish flown in six days a week.
House MadeSauces, pickles & breads — all made in-house.
Local SourcedProduce from NY & NJ farms within 200 miles.
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"The energy of an open kitchen, the calm of a fine-dining room."— New York Eats Magazine
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Guest Stories

What Our Diners Say

Real reviews, real diners — fresh from our Google profile.

★★★★★

"Easily the best buffet in Queens. The grilled lamb was unreal and the sushi bar kept up with the dinner crowd. Bringing the family every weekend now."

SM
Sarah M.Local Guide · 47 reviews
★★★★★

"You can taste the difference real charcoal makes. Service was warm, prices fair, and the dessert station was a love letter to my sweet tooth."

DR
David R.3 reviews
★★★★★

"Took my parents for their anniversary. Quiet enough to talk, lively enough to feel special. The seafood spread alone was worth the trip."

JL
Jessica L.Local Guide · 112 reviews
4.8
★★★★★Based on 1,240+ Google reviews
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Special Offers

Discounts that say thank you.

A small gesture for those who give a lot — present a valid ID at checkout.

10%

Military Discount

Active duty and veterans — bring your service ID and enjoy 10% off your total bill, any day of the week.

10%

Senior Discount (65+)

Our way of welcoming guests 65 and up — a 10% discount on lunch and dinner buffet, every visit.

Visit Us

Find Your Way to the Fire

Tucked into the heart of Queens, just minutes from the Belt Parkway.

Address

133-40 79th Street
Queens, NY 11414

Hours

Mon – Thu · 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Fri – Sun · 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM