Topic: Ryan's

[littlebit]

We ate here last Sunday morning, and were extremely pleased with the quality, and selection.
Service was OK for a buffet.

[♣♥Young & Foolish♥♣]

What time does ryans buffet start & end? I have never heard or seen the times. I would like to try it!

[littlebit]

I believe they open around 8 am for breakfast on the weekend.

[♣♥Young & Foolish♥♣]

Thank you so much!

[cayteaka]

Yeah, well I ate there with my kids and for the third time it was terrible. It is off our list. Even my kids left hungry. The service as usual was good but the food was terrible. The rice was way overcooked and almost made me sick with one bite. My sons fish was rubbery and when he tried the steak it was way overcooked and dry. My daughter who is the least picky after choking on a half cooked doughy roll would only eat the fruit and vegetables from the salad bar.
I always give places at least three chances over a long period of time because every place has bad days. In our experience this place has just been consistently bad.

[Coyote]

Cayteaka, You are much too generous.  I did it ONCE and never again.  I never knew it was possible to make quiche without flavor!  Amazing.  I even got ripped off $1.00 when I paid.  So they got their tip anyway.

Yeah, well I ate there with my kids and for the third time it was terrible. It is off our list. Even my kids left hungry. The service as usual was good but the food was terrible. The rice was way overcooked and almost made me sick with one bite. My sons fish was rubbery and when he tried the steak it was way overcooked and dry. My daughter who is the least picky after choking on a half cooked doughy roll would only eat the fruit and vegetables from the salad bar.
I always give places at least three chances over a long period of time because every place has bad days. In our experience this place has just been consistently bad.

[cowboy]

You think this one is bad you should try the one in Jefferson city.   They don't even clear the tables untill after you leave.  Never again for Ryans anywhere.

[julymorning]

I used to love the Ryans in Jeff City, several years ago.  I went there last month with a friend and it was horrible.  The entry pans were mostly entirely empty when we got there at 1:30 on a Sunday, and were not being refilled. So there was very little to choose from. Some of what I tried tasted bad.  The dishes weren't removed from the table, like you said, nor were refills offered.
I wont go back there either.
The one in Sedalia was always good, but there are better places to eat in Sedalia anyway.

[cowboy]

They have hit the bottom.  Was there with only 25 other people today.  Fish was swimming in grease and tough.  Its the only place you can bake salmon in a pan of liquid and make it dry.  Cookies were doughy. Haven't been there for 9 months thought it might get better but its not.

[♥♥♥Trena♥♥♥]

We haven't ate there in over a year, liked the variety of food they had, but who could choke it down?

[Coyote]

Proves again, they are only here for the folks passing through.  They don't have to worry about coming back.  I drive by and it makes me shudder.

[bigedd]

I finally have something good to say about this place.  The wife and I went there Sunday night, and the food was hot, plentiful, and good.  Now for the good part, I left my $120 sunglasses on the table.  I didn't realize it until Tuesday, so I called--guess what--THEY HAD THEM!!!  Thank you Ryan's and Kath.

[mandie_81z]

I've been here twice recently and it has been delicious both times. At the steak bar I actually got a decent sized, decent cut of steak cooked just right. The buffet was full of food and everything was hot and fresh. There was a decent selection. Of course Joe starts work there today but I'm not biased because it took them over two weeks to get a hold of him so I figured they wouldn't call.
Anyway, back on topic, service was great. Refilled our drinks right when we needed it and trust me Joe can drink a glass every 20 seconds. I was impressed and happy with it which I hadn't been in a long time. Glad I gave them another chance.

[Coyote]

It's been way over a year for me.  The last time I went was the weekend they started up the breakfast buffet.  It is strange to hear two good reviews in a row.  Now I have to decide...do I or do I not give it one more try.....hmmm.

[mandie_81z]

I hope if you do go that its good. I didn't want to go but Joe did and I was pleasantly surprised. Maybe new management or staff who actually cares. Maybe it was just three good days (because I went twice).

[~kathy~]

i know my family got together for mothers day and again  lastweek we all went and both times was good

[RosesAreRed]

I have been to Ryan's twice in the past month.  Both times the majority of the food on the buffet looked old.  The pizza looked like it had been sitting out there for hours.  The deserts were not great.  It would be nice if they would pre-cut the cakes and pies so that it wasn't just people digging into them.  I am unimpressed with the quality of food and service for the price. 

[A_MARIE]

A wire in your food omg! i wouldn't recommend Ryan's anymore went downhill for me months ago. I ate at a Burger King in Ohio a couple of years back found a bolt in my onion ring box unfortunately we were passing thru an were miles away when i found it. i check everything now before i leave that window!

[Coyote]

OK, we tried it again on Saturday.  Now you have to go get your own silverware out of the basket by the buffet.  Had to laugh.  The waitress asked if we wanted some rolls and I said yes, do we have to go back there and make them?  She didn't get it...oh well, you just have to prepare to be disappointed. 

[sapperwife1976]

Didn't even stay after they rung us up. $60 for me, my husband and 3 kids.  Something didn't sound right, so we said forget it and left.  Sorry, Ryans is NOT worth $60.

[Princess04]

 60 dollars!? Thats outrageous! You can eat at ruby tuesdays and actually be waited on for that!

[sapperwife1976]

We ended up going to Millers Grill and spent $38, including the tip.  Ya, $60?? I don't think so.

[julymorning]

Buffets are getting pricey everywhere.  Even the lunch buffets are getting too high. 
We have started going back to the Ryan's in Jeff City but only for the breakfast buffet.  It's pretty good.

[Coyote]

OK...we said we wouldn't, but we tried it one more time Saturday morning.  We had the breakfast buffet and it was GREAT!!  We were so surprised at the hot and fresh variety of food items.  Not much fruit, but that's ok..who eats an apple at a buffet?  You can toast your own bread, order a nice omelet, the scrambled eggs were delicious...several different meats, grits, potatoes, cinnimon rolls, gravy and much more....The price was $4.59 each, so with 2 meals, coffee and tip was under $20.00.  Could it be new management?  Whatever it is, we will definitely be going back!

[igahmah at work]

mmmmmm, grits.  Yum.

[Eeyore]

GRITS?!  Did someone say GRITS!?

[CriTTer]

i always get grits with my uncle hershels breakfast at cracker barrel  i do like the breakfasts there but not the other meals
 
the breakfast buffet at ryans is good as well as worth the price!

[cowboy]

Been there several times in past few weeks.   If it wasn't for the telephone company lunch there yesterday they would not have any business.   

[Coyote]

Wonder why they put the sliced cantaloupe and honey dew melon on the steam table next to the gravy?  Why is there a galleon tub of peanut butter next to the toaster?  Why does it take 30 minutes for one omelet and it has to be the size of a football?  We agreed to never go back.  This time it's for real.

[Hi]

If you look at one of Kevins Press releases the whole kitchen staff can be found on one release.