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Golden Corral is bringing back its All-You-Can-Eat Butterfly Shrimp & Steak and introducing a new $7.99 Lobster Tail add-on. The brand is also offering new Campfire Marshmallow beverages and a wider selection of seafood options during the Lenten season.
Golden Corral, the nation’s go-to buffet for variety and value, is welcoming its All-You-Can-Eat Butterfly Shrimp & Steak back to its lineup, giving guests a hearty, premium meal at an unbeatable price during the Lenten season and beyond.
This crowd-pleasing pairing features Golden Corral’s tender Signature Carved Sirloin and jumbo Butterfly Shrimp, lightly breaded, crispy, and seasoned to perfection for a limited time at dinner. Dine-in guests can add on a Lobster Tail for only $7.99, significantly less found at other restaurants.
This great value elevates a buffet favorite into a full deluxe surf-and-turf experience. To complement the steak and shrimp, the brand is offering a wider selection of seafood throughout Lent, giving guests more flexibility. With options like Seafood Cakes, Baked Fish, Bone-In Catfish, and NEW Cajun Breaded Fried Fish, it’s easy to mix and match and discover something new each visit.
“At Golden Corral, value, variety, and quality are at the heart of what we do, from comfort classics to an extensive protein offering including seafood and hand-carved steaks,” said Lance Trenary, CEO of Golden Corral. “The return of All-You-Can-Eat Steak and Butterfly Shrimp, paired with a craveable $7.99 Lobster Tail and numerous new seafood choices, gives families an enjoyable, affordable indulgence, even in a difficult economy.”
Guests can also enjoy the Butterfly Shrimp & Steak promotional items through Golden Corral’s To Go options (Weigh & Pay, Delivery, or Online Ordering), making it simple to savor these dishes at home or on the go.
For a sweet seasonal twist, Golden Corral is introducing new Campfire Marshmallow beverages. The Campfire Marshmallow lineup includes Coke and Tea options, plus, hot Coffee topped with whipped cream, bringing cozy toasted flavors to the menu.
Butterfly Steak & Shrimp is now available daily at dinner. Weekday dinner starts at 4pm, weekend dinner hours may vary. Hours, item availability, and pricing may vary by location. Guests are encouraged to visit their local Golden Corral to enjoy endless Sirloin Steak, Butterfly Shrimp, and a variety of new seafood favorites before the promotion ends on April 19.
Golden Corral strives to make pleasurable dining affordable for all families. Golden Corral restaurants are 99% locally owned and operated by independent franchisees. While its commitment begins each day with preparing delicious food, Golden Corral also believes in providing outstanding hospitality and giving back.
Service to others is a hallmark of the Golden Corral brand. In recent years, Golden Corral has been recognized among the nation’s top 50 “Most Loved Brands” by Yelp (2023), honored by Newsweek for “America’s Best Customer Service 2024,” named Newsweek’s #1 “Best Buffet Chain in America” for 2025, and awarded “America’s Best Customer Service 2026 by USA Today.” The brand has also earned multiple workplace awards in recognition of its deep-rooted culture.
Golden Corral restaurants nationwide have long been strong supporters of the U.S. Military and DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and have more recently partnered with Project Healing Waters, an organization that helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building.
Golden Corral is also the founding sponsor of Camp Corral, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation, which provides free, one-of-a-kind summer camp experiences for children of wounded, injured, ill or fallen service members. For more information, visit GoldenCorral.com and follow Golden Corral on Facebook, Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter.
Golden Corral is the largest National Buffet chain, offering delicious comfort food classics allowing guests to create their own unique and perfect plate.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on February 12, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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