Chow Down At Bristol Buffet, An Affordable, All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib Restaurant In Rhode Island

Buffet restaurants are perfect for those with hearty appetites or who love a good variety. And if you've ever been to Bristol Buffet, you already know they have a fantastic selection. Between the tasty food, the ample space for private parties, and the tropical cocktails, this is far from your average buffet restaurant -- and if you go on the weekends, prepare to feast on all-you-can-eat prime rib.

Bristol Buffet is located on Mount Hope Avenue in Bristol, where it has been a local favorite for years.

The buffet is open Wednesday - Sunday for lunch and dinner service.

The interior is cozy and pleasant, offering plenty of seating.

There's even a private event room that can host up to 60 of your closest family and friends.

The buffet is always filled with a wide variety of food, ranging from sushi and clam chowder to General Tso's chicken...

... but if you come on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, you can enjoy delicious prime rib.

And you can have as much of it as you can possibly eat.

The prime rib comes out at 4:30 p.m. on these days, and they'll keep bringing it out until closing time or until it's gone.

Pair your prime rib with a variety of sides -- at Bristol Buffet, you can always get creative. You can also get your meal to-go if you'd rather have it at home.

It's not every day you can enjoy a pina colada, mai tair, or other tropical concoction at a buffet restaurant.

But at this one, these drinks are served in abundance. That's why this is such a popular celebration spot.

With over 100 buffet items made fresh daily, you'll never run out of things to try here.

But if you come on a weekend, you'll want to save plenty of room for prime rib.

The next time you find yourself in Bristol, check out Bristol Buffet when hunger strikes. We're always looking for Rhode Island's best, quirkiest, and most beautiful places to write about. If we haven't covered your favorite place yet, let us know!