[[{“value”:”Buffet restaurants offer many options, from basic to exotic. However, you can’t go wrong with a classic: mashed potatoes and gravy. The duo goes well with everything from steak and pork chops to fried chicken and turkey, making them one of the most versatile sides. Where can you get the best of the bunch? Here are 5 buffet chains with the best mashed potatoes and gravy, according to diners.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral’s mashed potatoes have a cult following. According to a 2025 Facebook post, the secret to its mashed potatoes is “starting from scratch using whole buttermilk, hand peeled potatoes & a dash of white pepper.” Diners love them. ” I really love their broccoli & cheese soup and their mashed potatoes with gravy,” one diner says. Another shared, “the mashed are top notch.”
Pizza Ranch
Pizza Ranch offers fluffy mashed potatoes blended with butter and sour cream, topped with a light-colored, savory gravy. The chain maintains that the mashed potatoes and gravy “are a testament to the heartwarming flavors of home. We blend in generous amounts of butter and sour cream to give you a velvety texture that melts in your mouth with each spoonful. They’re the epitome of comfort on a plate. And let’s not forget about the gravy! We top our mashed potatoes with a rich, savory gravy that’s the perfect companion to our crispy chicken and flavorful pizzas,” the chain wrote on Facebook.
Chuck-A-Rama
Chuck-A-Rama’s mashed potatoes are made from scratch with real potatoes, cream, and butter, and served with homemade gravies. “Homemade mashed potators yummy,” a Yelper says. “Definitely get the mashed potatoes,” another adds. “Mashed potatoes were great,” a third agrees.
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Sirloin Stockade
Diners describe Sirloin Stockade’s mashed potatoes as fluffy, comforting, and homestyle, typically served hot on the buffet or alongside grilled steaks with brown or white gravy. A Facebooker calls them “wonderful.”
Shoney’s
Diners and food reviewers give Shoney’s mashed potatoes and country or brown gravy strong, positive reviews across its buffet and regular menu. “Shoney’s gravy is top shelf,” an Instagram reviewer writes. “I love the gravy,” he continues in the video. “They know how to make the stuff here at the Shoney’s.”
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