"We visited on a Saturday evening to try the prime rib buffet, priced at $45 per person. The buffet featured a variety of dishes, including prime rib, pan-grilled chicken breasts, salmon, beer-battered shrimp, steamed broccolini, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese with scallops, lobster bisque, bread rolls, a small salad bar, Dungeness crab claws, cold steamed shrimp, a meat and cheese board, and about six dessert options. Sounds appealing, right? Unfortunately, everything was served at room temperature, and most of the dishes tasted pre-prepared. The prime rib, chicken, and crab claws lacked flavor. The beer-battered shrimp lost their crispiness as they were kept in a covered chafing dish, causing them to steam instead. The mashed potatoes were dry, thick, and room temperature, to the point that the butter wouldn’t even melt. Apart from the potatoes and salad bar, the only vegetable option was broccolini. It shouldn't be that difficult to offer a few more vegetable choices at a buffet. The restaurant wasn't busy, and there appeared to be sufficient staff. Service was adequate, though we had to ask twice for our initial drinks. The ambiance was acceptable—clean and modern. Callaway Gardens markets itself as an upscale resort and positions its pricing accordingly. However, their top full-service dining option does not meet those expectations. I left feeling disappointed."
