12 Florida Seafood Buffets Where You Can Truly Indulge This Fall
Fall in Florida means cooler evenings, football Saturdays, and the perfect excuse to fill your plate three times at a seafood buffet.
I’ve spent years chasing crab legs across the Sunshine State, and trust me, there’s something magical about watching mountains of shrimp disappear under heat lamps while you plot your next trip to the raw bar.
This season, Florida’s buffet lineup is bringing serious game. Forget dainty portions and tiny plates – we’re talking about peel-and-eat shrimp by the pound, oysters on ice, and lobster tails that don’t require a second mortgage.
So grab your stretchy pants and your appetite, because these twelve spots are ready to make your fall feasting dreams come true.
1. Boston Lobster Feast – International Drive, Orlando
Neon claws glow above tables piled high with crustaceans at this I-Drive institution that’s been feeding tourists and locals since the buffet boom began.
Snow crab, lobster, blue crab, shrimp, and a parade of hot sides march across steam tables every single night.
Current hours run Monday through Friday from 4 to 10 pm, then stretch earlier on weekends – Saturday and Sunday kick off at 2 pm. The all-you-care-to-eat model means you can pace yourself or sprint straight to the crab-cracking station.
I once watched a family of four work through what looked like an entire crab boat’s worth of legs in under an hour. Reservations are available online, and parking is plentiful along the strip.
2. Boston Lobster Feast – Maingate, Kissimmee
A sister location near the theme parks keeps the same seafood-stuffed philosophy but swaps tourist-heavy I-Drive for the Maingate buzz. Families stumble in after fireworks, still wearing their mouse ears, ready to refuel on endless crab and shrimp.
The setup mirrors the original – long buffet lines, big portions, zero judgment if you go back for round five. Address and phone number are live on the official site, and the place hums every evening.
Perfect timing if you’ve spent the day sprinting between rides and need to replace all those burned calories with butter-dipped shellfish. The energy is high, the plates are heavy, and nobody’s counting trips to the buffet.
3. Cape May Cafe (Dinner Buffet) – Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Orlando
Beach-house charm meets Disney magic at this dinner buffet tucked inside the Beach Club Resort, where New England clam chowder and peel-and-eat shrimp share the spotlight with rotating hot entrées.
The all-you-care-to-enjoy format lets you sample everything without committing to a single plate.
Disney currently lists adult dinner pricing around forty-nine dollars before tax and gratuity, and the seafood lineup changes slightly by season.
Reservations book fast, especially during fall break weeks, so plan ahead or check for same-day openings.
The nautical decor and soft lighting make it feel like a vacation within a vacation. It is truly amazing
4. Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet – Islamorada (Florida Keys)
Upstairs over turquoise water, this Keys institution rolls out its Seafood Feast daily from noon to 10 pm, serving raw oysters, mussels, peel-and-eat shrimp, fresh salads, and a carving station that anchors the whole spread.
Sunshine pours through the windows, and pelicans dive-bomb the marina below while you crack shells.
Recent reviews and the restaurant’s own site confirm the buffet is alive and thriving, with locals and road-trippers lining up for that classic Keys vibe.
The variety is solid, the views are unbeatable, and the conch fritters disappear faster than you’d think.
Fall is prime time here – hurricane season fades, crowds thin a bit, and the sunset light turns everything golden.
5. Sunday Brunch at The Circle, The Breakers – Palm Beach
Grand doesn’t begin to cover the Sunday spread at The Breakers, where a historic dining room overflows with caviar, chilled shellfish towers, carving stations, and pastry mountains that look like edible architecture.
This is old-Florida opulence on a plate, served from noon to 3 pm every Sunday.
The resort lists current pricing and dress code on its site, so leave the flip-flops at the beach and bring your appetite for indulgence. I’ve never seen so many oyster varieties in one place, and the lobster salad alone could justify the trip.
Reservations are essential, especially during peak season, and the fountain courtyard buzz adds to the celebratory feel. It’s a splurge, but it’s also an experience.
6. Signature Sunday Brunch, The Biltmore – Coral Gables (Miami area)
Fountain courtyard energy meets serious seafood at this Coral Gables icon, where Sunday brunch stations pour out caviar, crab, sushi, carving, and desserts under soaring ceilings and Spanish Revival arches.
The hotel and current promos confirm the seafood-heavy lineup and active Sunday service.
Live music floats through the space, and the buzz is part celebration, part social parade – everyone’s dressed up, everyone’s hungry, and nobody’s in a rush. The crab legs vanish quickly, so time your approach wisely.
I once spent an entire hour just working through the raw bar and sushi section before I even glanced at the hot dishes. Fall Sundays here feel like a Miami tradition you didn’t know you needed.
7. Crazy Buffet & Grill – West Palm Beach
Snow crab legs at dinner, sashimi cut to order, raw oysters when they’re in, hibachi cooked while you watch, and Peking duck carved tableside – this West Palm spot is unabashedly indulgent and unapologetically busy.
The restaurant’s site lists dinner pricing and seafood highlights, and social media confirms it’s rolling strong.
Bright lights, big portions, and a steady stream of diners who know exactly what they came for: variety and volume. The crab legs alone draw a crowd, but the sushi bar and hot wok stations keep people circling back for more.
Fall evenings mean cooler weather and bigger appetites, so expect a wait during prime dinner hours. It’s worth it.
8. Ichiyami Buffet & Sushi – Boca Raton (Mizner Park)
Polished lines, long sushi counters, and a local following that packs the place nightly – Ichiyami brings volume and variety to Mizner Park with seafood salads featuring octopus and conch, sashimi cut fresh, hot seafood trays, and hibachi stations.
The official menu and price page show current dinner hours and rates.
This is the spot where Boca locals bring out-of-town guests to prove Florida does sushi buffets right. The octopus salad has a cult following, and the hot seafood rotation keeps things interesting every visit.
I’ve watched businesspeople in suits and families in shorts all line up together, united by the promise of endless plates. Reservations help, but walk-ins usually get seated with a short wait.
9. Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet – Brandon (Tampa area)
Bright, modern, and open daily with extended evening hours, Umi rolls out an all-you-can-eat seafood and sushi spread that often includes crab legs and a hot line long enough to require strategic planning.
Current hours and recent diner reports confirm it’s operating at full tilt.
The Tampa-area crowd loves this place for its clean lines, fresh sushi, and the fact that you can hit crab legs, hibachi, and dessert all in one trip. Fall brings cooler nights and hungrier crowds, so weekends fill up fast.
The variety means everyone in your group will find something to love, and the pricing makes it easy to bring the whole crew without breaking the bank.
10. Chow Tyme Grill & Buffet – Pensacola
A sprawling Asian-meets-Southern buffet where shrimp, fried seafood, sushi, hibachi, and comfort sides all share the same steam table real estate – this is the easy family pit stop after a beach day in Pensacola.
Hours and address are current on listings and the venue’s page.
The mix sounds chaotic on paper, but it works beautifully in practice. You can load one plate with fried shrimp and hushpuppies, then pivot to sushi and lo mein on round two.
Locals treat it like a neighborhood staple, and tourists stumble in sandy and hungry, grateful for the air conditioning and the endless food.
Fall means fewer crowds and more elbow room at the buffet line, which is always a win.
11. Ocean Buffet – Gainesville
Students and locals line up for a staggering 150-plus-item all-you-can-eat spread that covers seafood, sushi, hibachi, and enough variety to keep you guessing on every visit.
The restaurant’s site and listings show it very much active, with posted hours running from late morning through the evening.
Unpretentious, abundant, and priced for the college-town budget, Ocean Buffet doesn’t pretend to be fancy – it just delivers on volume and variety. The seafood selection rotates, but there’s always something fresh coming out of the kitchen.
Fall Saturdays after football games turn this place into a feeding frenzy, so plan accordingly. The energy is high, the plates are full, and nobody leaves hungry.
12. Kizuna Asian Buffet & Sushi – Orlando (Lake Buena Vista area)
A newer name near the attractions, Kizuna pours out rows of sushi, hot seafood trays, and grill items in a clean, modern space that feels fresh compared to some of the older buffet stalwarts.
Socials and maps list the current address, hours from 11 am until late, and an active phone line.
The Lake Buena Vista location makes it a convenient stop before or after theme parks, and the daily service means you can swing by whenever the craving hits. The sushi bar is the star, but the hot seafood lineup holds its own.
I’ve rolled in here post-park, exhausted and starving, and walked out feeling like a new person. The variety and quality punch above the price point, which is rare in the tourist corridor.