Pacific World Seafood Restaurant
79-17 Albion Ave., Elmhurst

Cuisine: International Buffet

Hours: Monday through Friday, 5 -11 p.m.; Saturday. 11:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.; and Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Parking: Street parking and valet parking

Entertainment: Live music on the weekend

Credit Cards: Major Credit Cards Accepted

You can travel the world over dinner at the Pacific World Restaurant.

Pacific World’s concept is very simple. When it comes to space and food: think big. Walking into this vast space, one can easily be overtaken by the two-story fountain. It’s more like a waterfall, with flying dolphins. The restaurant can easily seat 1,000. There’s also a bar and two party rooms for special engagements.

The main attraction is the international buffet. For $18.95 Pacific World promises you the world. Just grab a plate and get lost in the different food sections. In one corner there is a sushi bar with fresh California and Tuna rolls. There is also Miso Soup, among other favorites.

The carving board section offers grilled chicken, BBQ short ribs, fresh turkey and fresh ham, with the accompanying mashed potato.

Pacific World has great seafood. Start off with raw oysters, mussels, or the hearty baked clam and keep some room for the jumbo red snapper, or the blue fish that’s oven baked in different sauces. Great sides for these dishes would be sweet plantains and fried rice with baby shrimp.

In the middle of the buffet is a cold salad bar full of greens. There is also a daily soup. The New England Chowder is always a favorite.