Emerald Queen Casino Buffet: Menu and Hours 2026

The Emerald Queen Casino buffet in Tacoma features seafood night every Friday and prime rib on Saturdays. Guests can sample crab legs, carved meats, and a rotating selection of international dishes. Lunch service runs 11 AM–3 PM, dinner from 4 PM–9 PM on weekdays, with extended weekend hours until 10 PM.

Buffet pricing starts at $22.99 for lunch and $32.99 for dinner. Players with an active rewards card receive a 10% discount. Reservations are recommended on weekends, especially during salmon and Dungeness crab season.

Menu Highlights

Pros

Seafood stations include peel-and-eat shrimp, steamed

Trade-offs

clams, and sushi rolls. Carving stations rotate

Seafood stations include peel-and-eat shrimp, steamed clams, and sushi rolls. Carving stations rotate between prime rib, honey-glazed ham, and roasted turkey. A dedicated dessert bar offers fresh pastries and ice cream.

  • Crab legs and shrimp on Fridays
  • Prime rib carving on Saturdays
  • Sushi and dim sum daily
  • Gluten-free and vegan options

Rewards Card Benefits

Perspective: contrast at least two practical approaches.
per $1 spent on the casino floor.

Club members earn one buffet point per $1 spent on the casino floor. Accumulating 150 points unlocks a free buffet pass. Points reset monthly, so frequent players can redeem multiple passes each month.

Dietary and Accessibility Notes

Insight A

Clear labeling identifies vegetarian, vegan, and

Insight B

allergen-free dishes. Wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms are

Clear labeling identifies vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-free dishes. Wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms are located near the buffet entrance.