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About Chow Time Grill & Buffet
Chow Time Grill & Buffet is a spacious, no-frills buffet restaurant in Panama City. It sits at 2343 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and serves all-you-can-eat Asian fare.
The dining room gives guests room to move between the buffet line and the table. Plates come back full, then empty, then full again. The food selection reaches across Chinese buffet staples, sushi, hibachi, crawfish, coconut shrimp, shrimp boil, and peanut chicken. The format suits a meal built in rounds, with each pass through the line offering a different plate.
Hours run Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9:30 PM. Friday and Saturday service continues until 10 PM. Sunday hours return to 11 AM to 9:30 PM.
Wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet support an easier visit. The restaurant holds a 4.1 rating from 1,918 reviews.
Good to Know
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Use the accessible parking area first, then head to the entrance and choose seating that fits your needs before settling in for the buffet.
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–10 PM
- Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
- Sunday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Wide Buffet Spread
Chow Time Grill & Buffet serves a huge selection of all-you-can-eat Asian fare. A meal starts with a walk along the line, where each guest chooses what to take first and how much space to leave for a second pass. Some plates move fast. Others get built in layers, with lighter bites before heavier ones.
The buffet format works for different appetites at the same table. One person can build a small plate and stop there. Another can keep returning for more. The pace stays in the guest’s hands, since the meal unfolds in stages instead of arriving all at once. That makes the buffet easy to use for a quick lunch or a longer sit-down meal.
The wide spread also changes how a visit feels from one round to the next. A diner can start with a few items, taste them, then decide what deserves a second visit. See the dish lineup on the menu page for the food-specific side of the restaurant, while the buffet line itself keeps the focus on choice, movement, and returning for another plate.
Hours And Access
The Panama City location sits at 2343 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405, United States. It opens Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 9:30 PM. Those hours give the day a clear shape, with lunch and dinner both covered across the week.
Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet support the visit from arrival through the meal. A guest can park, enter, sit down, and stay at the table without changing plans around steps or narrow spaces. The address also places the restaurant on a named city boulevard, which keeps the destination easy to picture before the drive.
A first stop works best when the schedule is set before leaving home. The restaurant’s daily opening time stays the same through the week, and the evening close shifts only on Friday and Saturday. That makes it simple to plan around the buffet line, the table, and the time left in the day. Return to the main page for the buffet overview and visit basics.
From the Menu
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant opens at 11 AM every day. It closes at 9:30 PM on Monday through Thursday and Sunday, then stays open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Plan a lunch stop, a late dinner, or a weekend visit around those closing times.
What kind of food is served?
Chow Time Grill & Buffet serves a huge selection of all-you-can-eat Asian fare. The buffet format lets guests sample several dishes in one visit and return for another plate without ordering one meal at a time.
Where is the restaurant located?
The address is 2343 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405, United States. Guests can plug that into a map app before leaving and use the full street address for arrival.
Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are all listed. Guests who need those features can plan the route from parking to table with fewer surprises on arrival.
What days stay open later?
Friday and Saturday close at 10 PM, while Monday through Thursday and Sunday close at 9:30 PM. Guests planning a later meal can use the extra half hour on the weekend and arrive with enough time to eat without rushing.
