All-you-can-eat buffets can be disappointing. You get all excited to try a bunch of tasty dishes, but all you find is limp lettuce and gluey macaroni salad. Here’s a buffet that serves up delicious, home-cooked food, and you’re going to want to hop in the car and head to Yankton once you see what it offers.

JoDean's is an unassuming, family-owned restaurant that's been serving South Dakotans delicious, home-cooked meals since 1971. It's located at 2809 Broadway Ave., Yankton, SD 57078.
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The cozy dining room has plenty of seating, and interesting antiques and memorabilia all over the walls and ceiling.
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JoDean's grills up some excellent steaks, which are offered on the regular dinner menu...
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...but if you want a large selection, order the all-you-can-eat buffet. It's just $10.99 on weekdays, and $12.99 on weekends.
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You'll find tons of tasty dishes to choose from on this 50-foot-long buffet, including items like carved roast beef, ham, broasted chicken, fried walleye, real mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, biscuits and more.
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The kids will love the pizza options; there are usually several varieties on the buffet to choose from.
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The fried chicken is a house specialty, so make sure you try a piece or two while you're here.
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Pile your plate high and come back for more if you're still hungry.
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On Friday and Saturday, check out the seafood buffet, which includes all-you-can-eat king crab legs. The seafood buffet is $25.99 per person.
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For a lighter meal, try the soup and salad bar for just $8.99.
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Enjoy the everyday beer special - buy one for regular price, get a second for just 25 cents.
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Have you dined at JoDean’s? What’s your favorite item on the buffet? If you’re looking for more dinner recommendations in South Dakota, check out this little gem that’s hiding in a strip mall.

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