Tips for Healthy Buffet Eating

Avoid the desserts and hit the fruit on the salad bar for something sweet at the end of the meal.

Really the best advice I would have on the buffet and healthy eating is just don't go in the first place, but I know that sometimes it can't be avoided.

I only do buffets (unless it's chinese) for a special occasion. They are pricey in most cases and I usually just don't eat enough to get my money's worth.
If I want just a salad, I would go somewhere that did specialty salads. Certainly wouldn't pay $10-15 to fill up on one.
The buffet is usually my once a month splurge. I still avoid the fried things, because they tear up my stomach..to much grease. We like Ryan's steakhouse. THey have a great hot food buffet. You get your steak, then anything else you want to go with it. I love their baked salmon and they do a wonderful barbecued chicken.