Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Clive: 9:11 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (515) 222-0888 to confirm.
Location & directions
8801 University AveClive, IA 50325
About Buffet City Clive
Buffet City Clive is a buffet restaurant you'll find at 8801 University Ave in Clive, Iowa. It's part of our guide to 60 restaurants, cafes and bars in Clive. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Buffet City Clive is open daily, 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 218 items across 18 sections, including Sweet & Sour, Beef, Lo Mein, Egg Foo Young (4), and Vegetable. Listed prices range from $0.69 to $15.95, with a typical item around $11.95. You will find options like Sweet & Sour Triple Delight, Beef With Mushroom, and Vegetable Lo Mein.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include all you can eat, coffee, comfort food, private dining room, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. You can reach the team at (515) 222-0888.
Quick facts
- Category
- Buffet Restaurant · Chinese, Mongolian Grill
- Address
- 8801 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325
- Phone
- (515) 222-0888
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Menu
- 218 items · $0.69–$15.95
- Listing updated
- · Suggest an edit
Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for buffet restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for buffet restaurants in Iowa
Based on 5 menus with 218 priced items from buffet restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $10.49 and $12.95.
At Buffet City Clive the median listed price is $11.95, close to the typical $11.95 for buffet restaurants in Iowa.
Calculated from 5 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
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
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit 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 Buffet City Clive there are 23 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 52 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (7), Cafes & Coffee (6), Bars & Pubs (6), and American (5).
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexMonterrey Mexican Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodHardee's< 0.1 mi
- ThaiCool Basil0.1 mi
- AmericanVillage Inn0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsKrispy Krunchy Chicken0.2 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 Buffet City Clive's opening hours?
Open daily, 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Buffet City Clive open on Sunday?
Yes, Buffet City Clive is open on Sundays: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Buffet City Clive located?
Buffet City Clive is located at 8801 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325.
What is the phone number of Buffet City Clive?
You can call Buffet City Clive at (515) 222-0888.
Does Buffet City Clive offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Buffet City Clive offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Buffet City Clive?
The typical price range at Buffet City Clive is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.69 to $15.95.
Is Buffet City Clive wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Buffet City Clive good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids and high chairs.
Is Buffet City Clive open late?
No, Buffet City Clive usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Buffet City Clive?
There are 52 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Buffet City Clive. Nearby options include Monterrey Mexican Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), Hardee's (< 0.1 mi), and Cool Basil (0.1 mi).
How much do buffet restaurants in Iowa cost?
Based on 5 menus with 218 priced items from buffet restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $10.49 and $12.95.
