Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Rochester: 8:02 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (507) 322-6343 to confirm.
Location & directions
1320 Salem Rd SWRochester, MN 55902
About Star Ocean Buffet
Located at 1320 Salem Rd SW in Rochester, Minnesota, Star Ocean Buffet is a buffet restaurant. It is one of 140 places to eat and drink we list in Rochester. Expect moderate prices, around $15–30 per person.
Star Ocean Buffet is open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 8 menu items. Dishes worth a look include Soups, Fresh Fish, and Sushi and Maki Rolls.
You can visit for takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include all you can eat, coffee, comfort food, healthy options, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (507) 322-6343 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Buffet Restaurant
- Address
- 1320 Salem Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902
- Phone
- (507) 322-6343
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 8 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for buffet restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for buffet restaurants across the US
Based on 110 menus with 2,680 priced items from buffet restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.45, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $12.00.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Fried Rice | 15% | $7.50 |
| Orange Chicken | 14% | $11.97 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 13% | $3.99 |
| French Fries | 13% | $5.97 |
| Chicken | 13% | $13.45 |
| White Rice | 12% | $3.25 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 12% | $8.50 |
| Beef Fried Rice | 12% | $8.25 |
Calculated from 110 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Star Ocean Buffet there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 7 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Sandwiches & Delis (3), Cafes & Coffee (1), Chicken & Wings (1), and Burgers & Fast Food (1).
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisArby's0.5 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.5 mi
- Chicken & WingsBuffalo Wild Wings0.6 mi
- AmericanOutback Steakhouse1.0 mi
What to expect at a buffet restaurant
Buffets let you pay a fixed price and help yourself to as much as you like. The most common types are Chinese and pan-Asian buffets, pizza buffets, Indian lunch buffets, Brazilian steakhouses (rodizio) where servers bring meat to the table, and hotel and casino buffets with stations for many cuisines.
What to order
- A small taste of everything first – then go back for favorites
- Made-to-order stations – hibachi, carving or omelet stations are freshest
- Sushi and seafood – often available at dinner and weekends
- Desserts – soft-serve and pastries are common
Good to know
- Lunch is usually the cheapest time to visit.
- Food is freshest right after a meal service starts.
- Some buffets charge for food left on the plate – take small portions.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Star Ocean Buffet's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Star Ocean Buffet open on Sunday?
Yes, Star Ocean Buffet is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Star Ocean Buffet located?
Star Ocean Buffet is located at 1320 Salem Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902.
What is the phone number of Star Ocean Buffet?
You can call Star Ocean Buffet at (507) 322-6343.
Does Star Ocean Buffet offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Star Ocean Buffet offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Star Ocean Buffet?
The typical price range at Star Ocean Buffet is $$ per person.
Does Star Ocean Buffet take reservations?
Yes, Star Ocean Buffet accepts reservations.
Is Star Ocean Buffet wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Star Ocean Buffet open late?
No, Star Ocean Buffet usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Star Ocean Buffet?
There are 7 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Star Ocean Buffet. Nearby options include Starbucks (0.3 mi), Arby's (0.5 mi), and McDonald's (0.5 mi).
How much do buffet restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 110 menus with 2,680 priced items from buffet restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.45, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $12.00.
