Open daily 11AM – 9PM

Best Chinese buffet in Wood River.

Best Buffet & Grill is a family-run all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet and Hibachi grill in Wood River, IL, serving 200+ fresh dishes daily including sushi, seafood, and traditional Chinese classics. Open daily 11 AM – 9 PM at 615 Wesley Dr.

4.2 · 180+ Yelp & Google reviews

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Browse all 218 dishes, build your cart, and check out for pickup. Open daily 11 AM – 9 PM.

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Only Fresh Ingredients

200+ dishes, prepared every day.

Our kitchen restocks the buffet line throughout service — sushi rolled to order, hibachi seared on the grill, sauces made in-house each morning. Whatever shift you visit, it tastes like the first one out of the wok.

Made With Love

A family-run favorite in Metro East.

Best Buffet & Grill has served Wood River and the Metro East area for years. Family gatherings, birthdays, business lunches — we set the table for 200+ guests at a time, and the regulars know us by name.

218

Menu items

18

Categories

11A–9P

Open daily

4.2★

180+ reviews

Featuring

Eighteen menus, one buffet.

Visit us

We're on Wesley Drive.

Best Buffet & Grill

Best Buffet & Grill

Chinese Buffet

Address
615 Wesley Dr
Wood River, IL 62095
Hours
  • Mon11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tue11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wed11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thu11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Fri11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sat11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sun11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Frequently asked

Questions guests ask before they visit

What are the hours at Best Buffet & Grill?

Open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM — Monday through Sunday, including weekends. The all-you-can-eat buffet runs the full service window at 615 Wesley Dr in Wood River.

What's included in the all-you-can-eat buffet?

One flat price covers everything: a hibachi grill made to order, sushi station, Chinese hot foods, seafood, soups, salads, fresh fruit, and dessert — 200+ rotating dishes daily.

Is sushi included in the buffet price?

Yes — the sushi station is part of the all-you-can-eat package at no extra charge. Rolls are made fresh throughout service, not pre-rolled at the start of the day.

What kind of food does Best Buffet & Grill serve?

Chinese-American buffet cuisine: Mongolian beef, General Tso's chicken, sweet & sour, fried rice, and lo mein — plus a live hibachi grill, fresh sushi, seafood, and a soup-and-salad bar.

Does Best Buffet & Grill have a hibachi grill?

Yes — a full hibachi grill is part of the all-you-can-eat buffet. Pick your protein and vegetables and our cooks sear it on the flattop while you watch — no separate hibachi charge.

Are there vegetarian options on the buffet?

Yes — the buffet has vegetable stir-fries, fried rice, lo mein, salads, fresh fruit, and soups. Strict vegan diners may want to ask staff about sauce ingredients.

What areas does Best Buffet & Grill serve?

Wood River and the surrounding Metro East — Alton, Bethalto, East Alton, Roxana, Granite City, and Edwardsville. About 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis via I-255.

Where is Best Buffet & Grill located?

615 Wesley Dr, Wood River, IL 62095 — in the strip along Wesley Drive with free on-site parking. Map and directions are in the Visit Us section above.

How fresh is the food on the buffet line?

Hot foods are restocked throughout service. Sushi is rolled in small batches, and hibachi is seared to order while you wait — nothing sits out from open to close.

Is Best Buffet good for large groups or birthdays?

Yes — the all-you-can-eat format scales well for birthdays, family gatherings, and team lunches. Call (618) 258-1888 ahead for parties of eight or more so we can seat you together.

Do I need a reservation at Best Buffet & Grill?

Walk-ins are welcome any time we're open. For parties of eight or more, call ahead at (618) 258-1888 so we can have a table ready.

Can I order pickup online from Best Buffet?

Yes — browse our full menu and place a pickup order through the Menu page. Online pickup is separate from the dine-in buffet and runs daily during normal service hours.