The One Delicious All-You-Can-Eat Buffet In South Dakota That’s Actually Worth Visiting

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.

The cozy dining room has plenty of seating, and interesting antiques and memorabilia all over the walls and ceiling.

JoDean's grills up some excellent steaks, which are offered on the regular dinner menu...

...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.

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.

The kids will love the pizza options; there are usually several varieties on the buffet to choose from.

The fried chicken is a house specialty, so make sure you try a piece or two while you're here.

Pile your plate high and come back for more if you're still hungry.

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.

For a lighter meal, try the soup and salad bar for just $8.99.

Enjoy the everyday beer special - buy one for regular price, get a second for just 25 cents.

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.