Spring River Buffet

Overpriced. Food not optimal. Service poor. Staff behind counters not helpful. Guy at grill seemed uninterested making your food. Had buffets in many cities unfortunately this is not one I would recommend to anyone.

This place was way overpriced for the variety and quality of food available. (A whopping $ 18 per person) It was buy 1 get 1 free if you were fortunate enough to have a companion with you. For the price, we would’ve expected at least crab legs but there was only steamed shrimp. The tongs for the shrimp were so tiny that you could only get 1 shrimp at the time. Even at that, they allowed the bowl to go completely empty for some time before refilling it. The fried catfish was dry and tough from being under the heat lamps a long time. The beef brisket was flavorless. The fried chicken was tough and stale although they did put fresh chicken out during our visit. There were few highlights, however the fresh salad bar was okay and they had tasty and interesting desert selections. Overall, you would be better off going to the Golden Corral up the road in Joplin. 1 of the worst casino buffets I have ever experienced.

I give this a 5 star on the buffet scale. Not a big fan of the feed trough but they had quality food here for $ 6.95. Can’t beat that with a stick!!!

If rating the hot food buffet I give it a 3 star. If rating the salad and dessert bars, I give it a 4+!
The salad bar has super fresh greens and toppings.
The dessert bar has so many cakes and pies, it is impossible to try them all but I sure want to!
The hot food buffet frequently was out of different dishes. The food was good but not outstanding, especially for a price of $ 15/​person!
If it is your first time at the casino, get a slot card and they will give you a free buffet… now that is worth it!