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News and dispatches from the world of all-you-can-eat dining.


October 15, 2026

Captain Jack’s Seafood Buffet Nears Seasonal Closing in North Myrtle Beach South Carolina

The restaurant says its season ends in late October, with its current seafood special ending October 15.

Captain Jack’s Seafood Buffet says it will close for winter at the end of October. The North Myrtle Beach restaurant has not identified an exact final service date; its advertised $39.99 October 12–15 seafood-buffet promotion ends today.

October 15, 2026

KPOT Sets October Grand Opening Celebration in Neptune New Jersey

The Route 66 restaurant plans all-day dinner, premium hot-bar offerings and a monthlong raffle.

KPOT’s Neptune restaurant is marking its grand opening with an October 29 celebration after beginning service in May. The event brings all-day dinner and advertised hot-bar extras, with in-person raffle entries running October 1 through 29.

October 14, 2026

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet Reopens in Bradenton Florida With More Sushi and New Dim Sum

The renovated restaurant advertises 30 sushi selections and an October dining discount.

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet advertised an October 11 reopening in Bradenton after renovation. The restaurant says its sushi selection has grown from 13 to 30 choices, with a new dim sum menu, continued live hibachi and an October discount.

October 14, 2026

Shiki Buffet Opens in Bloomington Minnesota With Sushi Sashimi and a Seafood Focus

The former Normandale Boulevard TGI Fridays now houses a Japanese and Chinese buffet.

Shiki Buffet has opened in Bloomington with sushi, sashimi, oysters and crayfish among its seafood selections. The Japanese-Chinese buffet occupies the former Normandale Boulevard TGI Fridays, with reported adult prices of $20.99 for lunch and $35.99 for dinner.

October 14, 2026

Takumi Sushi Opens in Hemet California With AYCE Nigiri and an Extensive Roll Menu

Lunch starts at $29.99, with bluefin tuna, hand rolls and dinner-only oyster shooters among the choices.

Takumi Sushi has opened on West Florida Avenue in Hemet, offering $29.99 AYCE lunch and $34.99 dinner. Its printed menu ranges from single-piece nigiri and hand rolls to dozens of specialty rolls, with oyster shooters reserved for dinner.

October 14, 2026

Koi Sushi Plans AYCE Conveyor Restaurant at Former Red Lobster in Bolingbrook Illinois

A building permit application outlines sushi sashimi and tempura at the Weber Road address.

Koi Sushi has applied for a building permit at Bolingbrook’s former Red Lobster, with plans for AYCE sushi served on a rotating conveyor belt. The proposed Weber Road restaurant would also offer nigiri, sashimi and tempura; no opening date is announced.

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