All-you-can-eat restaurants seem to be appearing everywhere. Generally we find that there are many choices of dishes and if we pick carefully, we can have a good, inexpensive meal. The food at this particular restaurant is "average" and we like it somewhat less than a similar restaurant chain named, "Old Country Buffet". The reason we prefer the other eatery is that they have a vast array of salads and salad fixings plus the meat is a better quality. There was nothing wrong with Buddy Freddy's, it just wasn't that good! Unfortunately, we always overeat at buffets even if the food isn't that appetizing. The evening we went to Buddy Freddy''s was no exception. We justify this by saying we have to sample every dish so that we can review it, but the truth is, we just like to eat!

The dining experience is pleasant at Buddy Freddy's. The restaurant has a light airy feel to it. The decor is modern and attractive. Everything is very clean and the serving tables are kept neat. Food items are replaced when needed. Overall, the restaurant is a good value for the money.

RESTAURANT:	BUDDY FREDDY'S
	21820 U.S. Highway #19 North (at Drew Street), Clearwater, FL
DATE:	April 20, 2002
MEAL:	Dinner
BREAD:
SALAD:
APPETIZER:
ENTREE:	Among the items were: roast beef (hard to cut!), corned beef, fried onion rings, okra, green beans, cabbage, fish, ham, kale, collard greens, sweet potatoes, assorted salad materials, meatballs, chicken and dumplings, rice, red beans, pies, cakes, soft serve ice cream, custard, peach cobbler, and more...
DESSERT:
OTHER:	Small gift shop
	Parking in an ample lot
OVERALL:	C+