The Old Country Buffet at the Bellis Fair Mall is part of an American chain of buffets.

 A weekday lunch buffet only cost US $7.29 per adult and dirt cheap for children .

The restaurant is family oriented, clean and well-kept.

Some of my favorite items at the buffet included their fried chicken,

baked chicken, fried okra, and baked fish etc.

I love the ribs, taco, and their dessert bar.

 If you are looking for a healthier option,

I’m sure you will find something from their Salad bar.

They have something for everyone and hence a very

popular destination for those shopping at the Mall.

Like thier soup too~

Tonight was "meat" theme night; thus there was a selection of roast beef,

turkey, ham and steak at the carving station. At the same station, you'll find pizza

, baked potato and fries as well. You know, for an inexpensive buffet, the meats are quite good.

I never find that I have to deal with tough meat. Other hot food includes fish,

fried chicken, meatloaf, corn on the cob, carrots, mashed potatoes (with gravy) and stuffing.

The food at this station is pretty standard. It reminds me of home-cooking.

Nothing hoity toity here; but good down home comfort food.

Then there is what I call the potpourri station where you'll find roast chicken,

spaghetti with meat or vegetarian sauce, sweet 'n sour chicken,

fried rice, mac 'n cheese, ribs, string beans and hot buns.

 
For those food snobs who scoff at places like Old Country Buffet,

let me ask you this, "for the price you pay at Old Country Buffet,

would you rather go eat fast food?"

The answer is pretty rhetorical.

Of course you won't find the fancy food you'd find at Vegas buffet;

 but remember what you are paying.

 Lunch only costs $10.00 and dinner is only $13.00.

For that modest amount of money, you really get a good bang for the buck.

And if you have a family, Old Country Buffet offers a variety of food in a family friendly environment. And what exactly are you getting?

Of course there is the requisite salad bar with your choice of spring mix,

 romaine or green salad. There is a multitude of toppings

which include broccoli, egg, peas, beets, tomatoes, cucumbers,

carrots, olives, peppers, mushrooms and red onion.

In addition, there are prepared salads such as bean, potato, macaroni and apple.

For all the times I've eaten here,

 I've always been impressed at how fresh the salads are.

Once you're done with the salad, there are 2 soups to choose from,

usually a chicken noodle and a cream soup.

Right next to the soup station is where you can make your own taco

with all the fixins'. I'm sure some people love the Mexican food; but for me,

it's all about the seafood and I usually head straight towards that.

love my own made taco!ha!

Their coffe is great too!

For dessert, there is a selection of cakes, cookies, hot cinnamon buns, apple crisp and pie.

Furthermore, there is soft-serve ice cream and all the

toppings to make a sundae. Lastly, soft drinks, tea and coffee are included as well.

Now I must reiterate that when we eat at a restaurant,

 expectations have to coincide with price and value. Obviously,

 Old Country Buffet is not fine dining and they never advertise to be.

 However, they do claim to be a family restaurant that serves up

American comfort food at reasonable prices.

This is especially handy when you have kids or you're just plain hungry.

Especially in an economic downturn, value is often a very

 important factor when it comes to dining out.

The Good:
- Inexpensive
- Wide range of food for the price
- Food is fresh and always refilled promptly

The Bad:
- Desserts are a bit weak

Per person US$13.89~for dinner

Old Country Buffet~Bellingham

(360) 715-8240

1 Bellis Fair Pkwy Ste 714
Bellingham, WA 98226

2011 11 18 USA,WA