Ocean Buffet – Chinese
Ocean Buffet unfolds as a vibrant culinary landscape where the air is thick with the savory aromas of a global feast and the lively chatter of families sharing a communal meal. Shimmering displays of fresh seafood invite exploration, anchored by the indulgent ritual of cracking into succulent crab legs during decadent dinner services. It is a place of boundless variety, where every visit offers a new opportunity to curate a personalized plate from a seemingly endless parade of flavors.
505, North Valley Mills Drive, Waco, TX, 76710 +12547728888 https://oceanbuffetwaco.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Ocean Buffet
Dairy-Free at Ocean Buffet
Ocean Buffet in Waco has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Buffet - Senior/Military, Dinner Buffet - Adult (with Crab Legs) and Lunch Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Ocean Buffet
Ocean Buffet in Waco has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinner Buffet - Adult (with Crab Legs), Weekend Buffet - Kids (4-10 yrs old) and Weekend Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ocean Buffet
Ocean Buffet in Waco has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Buffet - Senior/Military, Dinner Buffet - Adult (with Crab Legs) and Lunch Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ocean Buffet
Ocean Buffet in Waco has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dinner Buffet - Adult. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ocean Buffet
Ocean Buffet in Waco has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Buffet - Senior/Military, Lunch Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old) and Dinner Buffet - Kids (4-10 yrs old). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Ocean Buffet
Ocean Buffet in Waco has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Buffet - Senior/Military, Lunch Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old) and Dinner Buffet - Kids (4-10 yrs old). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Ocean Buffet
Ocean Buffet in Waco has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Weekend Buffet - Kids (4-10 yrs old), Weekend Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old) and Carry Out Dinner (per lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Ocean Buffet
Ocean Buffet in Waco has 13 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Buffet - Senior/Military, Lunch Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old) and Dinner Buffet - Kids (4-10 yrs old). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ocean Buffet
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner Buffet - Adult | 36.1 g | 40.3 g |
| Small Sushi (per piece) | 32.3 g | 22 g |
| Seafood Only Carry Out (per lb) | 36 g | 18 g |
| Crab Legs Carry Out (per lb) | 23.3 g | 17.8 g |
| Soft Drink | 101.3 g | 8.3 g |
| Nigiri Sushi (per piece) | 17.1 g | 7.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Menu
Lunch Buffet
Monday to Friday lunch pricing
- Lunch Buffet - Adult - $13.59: Mon. – Fri. (11:00 am – 3:30 pm) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: lunch
- Lunch Buffet - Kids (4-10 yrs old) - $8.99: Mon. – Fri. (11:00 am – 3:30 pm) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: lunch
- Lunch Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old) - $3.99: Mon. – Fri. (11:00 am – 3:30 pm) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: lunch
- Lunch Buffet - Senior/Military - $12.23: Mon. – Fri. (11:00 am – 3:30 pm), Show ID Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: lunch
Dinner Buffet
Weekday dinner pricing
- Dinner Buffet - Adult - $17.59: Mon. – Thurs. (3:30 pm – 9:30 pm); Fri. (3:30 pm - 10:00 pm) Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner
- Dinner Buffet - Adult (with Crab Legs) - $18.99: Mon. – Thurs. (3:30 pm – 9:30 pm) Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Dinner Buffet - Kids (4-10 yrs old) - $10.99: Fri. (3:30 pm - 10:00 pm) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner
- Dinner Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old) - $3.99: Mon. – Fri. dinner hours Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner
Weekend All Day Buffet
Saturday and Sunday all day pricing
- Weekend Buffet - Adult - $17.59: Sat. & Sun.: 11:00 am - close Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Weekend Buffet - Kids (4-10 yrs old) - $10.99: Sat. & Sun.: 11:00 am - close Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Weekend Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old) - $3.99: Sat. & Sun.: 11:00 am - close Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Carry Out
Take out pricing by weight or piece
- Carry Out Lunch (per lb) - $6.99: Choose 3 items at least Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: lunch
- Carry Out Dinner (per lb) - $7.99: Includes Mongolian items Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Only Carry Out (per lb) - $8.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Legs Carry Out (per lb) - $14.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Sushi (per piece) - $0.6 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Sushi (per piece) - $0.8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nigiri Sushi (per piece) - $1 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drink - $3.29: Free Refill
Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Buffet
- Is Ocean Buffet dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ocean Buffet has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lunch Buffet - Senior/Military, Dinner Buffet - Adult (with Crab Legs) and Lunch Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old).
- What can I eat at Ocean Buffet on a dairy-free diet?
- Lunch Buffet - Senior/Military, Dinner Buffet - Adult (with Crab Legs) and Lunch Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 15 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ocean Buffet have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Lunch Buffet - Senior/Military and Lunch Buffet - Kids (2-3 yrs old).
- Is Ocean Buffet gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ocean Buffet?
- Dinner Buffet - Adult, at roughly 40.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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