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Root Zero 3

609 W Fir Rd, Carthage, MO 64836-8307
417-237-0711
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Ranked #3 of 6 restaurants in Carthage
3.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Cuisines: American
Most recent review
“Good/Bad & Ugly”
- 28 May 2012
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Webb City, Missouri, United States
1 review
“Good/Bad & Ugly”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Our first visit this year, 5/10/2012, 5:53 p.m.was as "good" as we had experienced in the past; however, our next visit 5/22/2012, 3:35 p.m. "bad". We were advised when we were seated that the Chinese food was not going to be ready until 4:30 p.m. We said "okay" and proceed to the food bar. My husband had had a hard... More

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Joplin, Missouri
1 review
“No Class!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We came in to eat dinner because this restaurant was recommended by some friends. There were 6 of us Saturday evening enjoying a pleasant dinner when one of the (waitress?) came into the dining room yelling at another one. (I'm not sure if she was a waitress because she had all black on an the others didn't.) It was the... More

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Newark, New Jersey
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Weak meat offering & weak service.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

The buffet is generally impressive, with a nice selection of salad, fruit, and cooked vegetable offering. However, the meat portion is not diverse. If you don't like fried, breaded fish or chicken, your options are somewhat limited. What I wanted was either a nice grilled chicken breast or grilled fish... some kind of grilled, normal meat. Didn't find it. All... More

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Carthage, Missouri
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“YUCK!!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

that is the main thing i can say about this place that is nice..the service is something to be desired. the witress are very rude. they are slow..and sloppy. the food is like low grade dog food that has been warmed up for 3 days. there is hardly any chicken ever put out or ever being served.. i got some... More

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La Russell, Missouri, United States
1 review
“Mediocre at best”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Luke warm is not only my opinion of this restaurant but also the temperature of the food. Today, 5/11/12, we were there at about 12:30 pm and none of the food was hot, their bins of chinese chicken were empty and they didn't seem to be real busy. It looks like a lack of hands on management. Accross town is... More

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Carthage, MO
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13 reviews 13 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Plenty of variety”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Really nice to have a buffet with good items across several genres and a full bar (though I've never seen a drunken party).

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Carthage, Missouri
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7 reviews 7 reviews
“Great variety and super clean!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Our family enjoys that there is something for everyone.

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Decent for the price”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

I definitely had a decent meal at their very large buffet...but still only so-so in food quality-but a great price!

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De Soto, Kansas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A Welcome Surprise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012 via mobile

My husband is working in Joplin, and staying in Carthage; we live between KC and Lawrence, KS, so our restaurant and food choices are myriad. So imagine my disappointment in the selection in Carthage. I come down on weekends, this being #3. The first was Sirloin Stockade. I was hopeful when a "seafood buffet" was promoted but quickly disheartened on... More

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Kansas City
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3 reviews 3 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Just average”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

Bland food. Decent price. Good selection. Not the greatest buffet not the worst.

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