Opening Hours
- Monday 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Tuesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Sunday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Daily Hours On Erie
Empire Buffet sits at 3179 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13214. The dining room opens every day from 11 AM to 9:30 PM, so lunch and dinner both fit the same address and the same schedule. That makes it simple to plan a stop before work, after errands, or during a longer day on Erie Boulevard East.
The location puts the meal at a fixed point in Syracuse. Guests arrive for a buffet restaurant Syracuse NY visit without needing to build the outing around a narrow service window. The hours stay the same from Monday through Sunday, which keeps the routine clear for regular lunches and evening meals.
Lunch service starts at 11 AM. Dinner runs through 9:30 PM. A visit can begin with a quick midday plate or stretch into an evening meal with time to move back to the line for another round.
The schedule also suits a slower pace. A guest can arrive after the lunch rush, settle in, and work through the room at an easy pace. The same opening hours support a short stop and a longer sit-down meal, so the day does not have to bend around the clock.
Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted, so guests can secure a table before arriving for lunch or dinner and walk in ready to sit.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot Drivers can choose curbside parking or a lot, then head straight inside from the space they find.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet The car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are wheelchair accessible, so guests can plan an easier arrival and stay.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted, so guests can settle the bill at the end of the meal.
- Children
- Good for kids · High chairs Families can bring children, and high chairs are available for younger diners at the table.
- Who comes here
- Groups · Tourists · University students The dining room fits groups, tourists, and university students, so larger parties can plan for a casual buffet visit.
- Atmosphere
- Casual The restaurant has a casual setting, so guests can come in for a relaxed meal without dressing up.
About Empire Buffet
Empire Buffet is a buffet restaurant at 3179 Erie Blvd E in Syracuse. It serves classic Chinese dishes, American comfort food, and sushi in a casual setting. The dining room supports lunch and dinner, with table service, seating, and a bar on site.
The buffet includes all you can eat service, a salad bar, dessert, coffee, and vegetarian options. Guests can move from one station to the next, choose a plate, and return for another round. The format suits a quick bite or a longer meal. Private dining room use is available, along with solo dining and groups. Reservations are accepted.
Empire Buffet offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services. It is open every day from 11 AM to 9:30 PM. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Free of charge street parking is available, along with a free parking lot and a paid parking lot.
The restaurant has wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. High chairs are available. It is good for kids. The dining room suits university students, tourists, and anyone looking for a broad buffet spread with Chinese food, sushi, chicken wings, crab legs, hibachi, walnut shrimp, sesame chicken, peanut butter chicken, and soft ice cream.
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Buffet Line And Plates
Empire Buffet serves an all you can eat setup with a salad bar, vegetarian options, and a bar on site. The format suits diners who want to build a plate in stages. Start with a first pass, go back for another round, then finish with a lighter plate from the salad bar or a vegetarian dish.
An all you can eat restaurant works best when the pace stays flexible. One guest may want a short lunch and a single plate. Another may settle in for dinner and sample more than one section of the line. The salad bar gives a fresh counterpoint to heavier dishes, while vegetarian options give the buffet a clear path for diners who skip meat.
A bar on site adds another place to pause between plates. The room keeps the focus on the buffet line, but the setup gives diners more than one way to shape the meal.
The buffet format also suits a table that changes hands during the meal. One person can start with salad, another can head straight for a fuller plate, and the next round can follow a different route through the line. That kind of visit stays casual and unhurried, with the meal set by the guest rather than a fixed order.
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Parking And Access
Empire Buffet supports wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, toilet, and car park. Those features matter from the moment a guest arrives and continue through the meal. The path in, the table, and the restroom all fit the same access plan.
Parking comes in three forms: free of charge street parking, a free parking lot, and a paid parking lot. That gives drivers more than one option when they pull up on Erie Boulevard East. Guests can choose the space that suits the visit and move straight inside.
The restaurant also accepts reservations, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Families can use high chairs, and the space is good for kids. Groups, tourists, and university students all fit the casual setting.
The arrival stays straightforward. A driver can park, head to the entrance, and move from the car park to the table without extra steps. Payment stays simple at the end of the meal, with card and mobile options ready when the check arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Empire Buffet opens every day from 11 AM to 9:30 PM. That schedule covers lunch and dinner from Monday through Sunday, so guests can plan a midday visit or an evening meal without checking for day-specific changes.
Can a table be reserved?
Reservations are accepted. Guests who want a set time can reserve before arriving, then head straight to the dining room instead of waiting to arrange a table on arrival.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can choose the method that suits them best and settle the bill without preparing cash, then leave after the meal without stopping at an ATM.
Is parking available?
Parking includes free street parking, a free parking lot, and a paid parking lot. Drivers can choose the option that fits their route and how close they want to park before walking in, then move straight from the space to the entrance.
Is the restaurant accessible?
Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are available. Guests who need those features can plan a visit with a smoother path from the car to the table and the restroom.
Is it suitable for children?
Good for kids is listed, and high chairs are available. Families can bring younger children and plan for a seated meal with a buffet that lets adults choose what goes on each plate.
