I know we haven’t updated in quite some time. Busy busy busy. Now I’m still in Broward County, but now in the Coconut Creek area. This leaves a whole bunch of new places to try and review. Coconut Creek is quite the growing area and it’s boomed quite a bit in the past 10 years. The Seminole Casino’s recent renovations have made the city a destination for many locals too.

Santo’s is a new Buffet that opened a few months ago on the corner of Wiles and 441/State Rd 7. It’s in a small strip mall with a few offices and restaurants and can be tricky to see from the road. Let me start off by saying that this is not like your typical South Florida Buffet. The look and feel of the place remind me of some of the upscale buffets you find in Las Vegas. The restaurant is kind of split with some high top tables and regular tables. The large expansive buffet ropes it’s way through the dining area and is sectioned off into different areas. They have quite the sake menu as well.

We have already been here more than a few times for dinner and have had excellent service each time. They are friendly and attentive and will assist you with anything you need…including questions on the food.



On to the buffet!

The first section is the ‘sushi’ section. It’s not one of the largest selections around, but I did find the quality and taste to be one of the best. They have sushi/sashimi of all kinds with raw selections and some of the newer ‘cooked’ varieties. This is a great spot to get your sushi as you can try all kinds and not have to pay those huge prices for just one roll at a sushi place. I found myself going up many times and ate more sushi than I usually do.


(Santo's Sushi Station)


(Santo's Sushi-Sahimi station)

Next is the Ceviche/salad area. I’m not usually a fan of ceviche, but let me tell you…this is some of the best I’ve ever had. Fresh bright and flavorful. They have a few varieties so you can try the one that most appeals (or all!). There are different salads to try as well.


(Santo's Ceviche and Salad station)

On to the ‘raw bar’ section. They have oysters, shrimp, lobster claws and crab legs. I’m not usually a raw bar kind of guy so I didn’t spend much time at that station. The shrimp was fresh…but the lobster claw was a bit soggy for me.

Now comes the grilled meats. They usually have a few different kinds. The roast beef was the most tender I’ve ever had in a buffet and the roast pork was totally like Sunday dinner.  I could cut it with a knife. They have a few other ‘cuts’ of steak like Ribeye. Chicken is also served grilled along with some veggies.


(Santo's Grilled Meat station)

Next is a whole array of prepared dishes ranging from Mexican, American and Asian. They even have some finger foods for the kids.  Some of the items include Garlic Chili wings, Chicken Parm, Fried Rice, Broiled Snapper and much more. 


(Santo's Hot Entree station)

Soups are served and are hot and tasty as well with selections such as Chicken Soup, Miso and Lobster Bisque.

Top it off with dissert. Not the biggest selection, but mini-Crème brûlée is a total hit along with chocolate mousse and thai donuts with sugar and glaze. 

Everything is made in house and I really think this is one great buffet. The price is right too.



Santo’s Modern American Buffet location:
4690 N State Rd 7 (Corner of Wiles and 441)
Ste 106
Coconut Creek, FL

FTLToday Score: A