The service was friendly, flawless and efficient, the food excellent, with the emphasis on large, lavish buffets.

For a large buffet, smaller rounds of sourdough bread can be spread and offered on a platter.

In both types (known collectively as "self-services"), customers usually assemble the dishes of their choice from a large buffet.

Breakfasts consist of large buffets with plenty of fresh bread, cheese and fish.

As I entered the Filling Station, a nice prix-fixe restaurant with a large buffet, a waiter came up to show me to a table.

Renovations also began at the current facility, adding new bars, a large buffet and repositioning many of the slots and table games.

"I figure you do it like a large buffet," Mr. Milanese said.

"It means that the available medicines to treat me are a larger buffet."

Its large buffet with a fountain is a favorite of food critics.

The 3-day event includes Greek music, dance groups, Cathedral tours, booths and a large buffet.