On Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:47:45 -0400, Gary > wrote:

>Bryan Simmons wrote:
>>
>> Sheldon wrote:
>> > I have to agree, it's all about location, I've eaten at several Golden
>> > Corals that were excellent, better than fancy restaurants. Those in
>> > the midwest farm country serve surperb food. When I pulled into the
>> > parking lot filled with tractors the food was better than anything I
>> > could eat at home.
>>
>> The fried chicken is totally acceptable. Stuff like roast beef is made
>> from ungraded beef, but they know how to roast it. They seem to use
>> frozen, rather than canned vegetables. Sure, the baked fish is cheap
>> Alaskan pollock, but it's AYCE. It could be really bad, but it's not.
>> OTOH, the desserts are awful, but I don't eat dessert anyway. I don't
>> pay extra for a beverage, because I prefer water anyway.
>
>At Golden Coral, you pay for your meal in advance. It covers
>everything. No extra charge for beverages.

I bet that only applies to baby drinks: soda, ice tea and other sugary
stuff.