Crystal Garden: A Culinary Gem of Chinese Cuisine in Riverhead, NY

Awesome choices on the buffet, clean and friendly staff.

I visited this place on Black Friday 2023. The place deserves more stars than what it has right now. The food was good. The cost of the food is not that expensive. Something like a balanced but modest five-tool player.

You have to know how places work to enjoy them best. I've rea the negative reviews for this place and it puts my positive experience in perspective. My advice? Lunch is great, dinner is great. Don't come too close to that boundary. I arrived here at 2:15 pm and there were no problems. All the food was fresh. Not dry from sitting in the heat for too long. Not overcooked. I've been to buffets an hour away from dinner and all the food is old. That Isn't the case Here and I'm happy with that. All the flavors? Very well done. Tender juicy meats, every dish had a little something unexpected and delicious (except maybe the mixed vegetables which was exactly what you expect with no frills but no problems). I like the seasonings here. Don't come without salt, pepper or your favorite hot sauce if you enjoy very spicy ethnic food. That isn't what they serve here. Their dessert selection? What you'd expect and then some. They put effort into adding extra options like homemade rice crispies, and a twist to old favorites like banana pudding (nice big banana chunks and cookies) and yogurt (rainbow layers). I love the effort to set their food apart here. I say go here if you like buffets. I say it's clean, simple and has a good selection despite their smaller buffet size. I think you'll enjoy everything you try. Someone mentioned being sick with food poisoning moments after having the food. That wasn't my experience and I tried Everything. However, a quick google search informed me that it's actually not possible to experience food poisoning symptoms until at least 30 minutes after eating. I suspect that guy is saying all that in anger at being snubbed for coming at lunch and expecting dinner. I think he is correct to be offended by that behavior but that is very common with buffets. Buffets should just let that slide and let people on the edge eat dinner foods too.

Place has been totally remodeled, it's clean,bright,the food is still very good and it is still affordable at $22. Remember it's Buffet style so you have plenty to chose from and you can always go back as much as you want! Staff is friendly and the front register guy is like a club host very friendly with a great attitude.

Wonderful and very clean with a great open atmosphere. The dinner buffet was loaded with great seafood and even included fresh sushi. The price was good for the quality. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a great evening.

By far the best buffet in Suffolk County. Everything is delicious every time we come here. The staff is so friendly and courteous.

Very clean and modern, great prices, wide selection of food, and friendly staff. Will be going back. Highly recommend! Even the bathroom was spotless!

Very clean, food was great many great options. Staff is on it cleaning up plates and keeping tables clean and drinks refilled. Would definitely visit again.