Myrtle Beach's 5 Best Seafood Buffets

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by Chris King

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One price, all-you-can-eat seafood - it’s a dream come true for many of Myrtle Beach’s land-locked visitors. The Grand Strand is chocked full of seafood buffets, but before you dip your first crab leg in a cup of melted butter, check out our list of the area’s five best:

 

1.    Original Benjamin’s – Myrtle Beach’s first standout seafood buffet remains its best and largest (170 items). A nautical theme complements excellent food. Located on restaurant row, Benjamin’s serves Calabash style seafood (i.e. fried) along with crab legs, shrimp and a full buffet of Southern cuisine.

2.    Captain George’s – Though it lacks the longevity of the Original Benjamin’s, Captain George’s is unquestionably among the area’s best. In addition to excellent food, Captain George’s offers the added benefit of being located directly across from the PGA TOUR Superstore on 29th Avenue and it has the area’s largest dining room. You will never wait to eat there.

3.    Crabby Mike's – From the lighthouse on the building’s exterior to the Crabmobile – a black van with a giant crab on top – Crabby Mike’s is a good-time buffet. Though Crabby Mike’s doesn’t take itself to seriously, there is no indifference in the kitchen – the food is very good.

4.    Seafare Seafood Buffet – A pirate-themed restaurant with live mermaids, the Seafare isn’t your typical buffet. The restaurant has twice been featured in Southern Living and in an area renowned for its fried food, Seafare also touts its gourmet buffet with broiled, baked and steamed seafood, in addition to a raw bar.

5.    Preston’s Seafood & Country Buffet – Located at the entrance to Barefoot Resort, Preston’s offers a buffet that includes everything from crab legs to baby back ribs and prime rib. This is an under-the-radar favorite.

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Comments for Myrtle Beach's 5 Best Seafood Buffets

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 by Linda:
Please tell me what the price range is on the Seafood buffets. Thanks, Linda Daris Michigan
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 by paula:
coming down late may any coupons????
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 by John Yeoman Defiance, Ohio:
Just returned from Myrtle Beach. $26.50/person at Benjamins. To me, a bit overpriced. Foods did not smell fresh, crab legs were fingerlings
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 by Dickey Betts:
what are the prices?
Friday, April 3, 2009 by Dan Cardinale:
A couple of other comments requesed prices and one comment indicates the your #1 was unsatisfactory and over priced. This is # 3 asking for prices. Complete ignoring this request makes one wonder about the reasonableness of the restaurants and turns this probable customer completely off.
Monday, April 6, 2009 by Chris King:
I apologize for the delay in responding on the price, but they are below. As to the complaint, a restaurant serves thousands of people each year and no place has a 100 percent satisfaction rate. As a rule, Original Benjamin's is very good, hence its spot atop the list. It's also worth noting that there are several buffets in the area that are similarly named. Prices: Original Benjamin's - $27.95 Captain's George's - 27.99 Crabby Mike's - $23.99 Seafare - $23.99 Prestons - $19.95
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 by Ric B:
The Original Benjamin's is king of Restaurant Row, and you can always get $4.00 off coupons from not only this establishment but all the restaurants in the area. They are all competing for the tourist dollar, but we usually hit Benjamin's at least 2-3 times per vacation week in MB. I hear Capt. George's is nice too.
Thursday, November 5, 2009 by Joe Wis:
I am not sure about Preston's. We were in Myrtle Beach last week and there were only a handful of cars at the place which is an indication of food inside. The other places were busy but not full as this is the off season.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 by wade:
If you haven't ever experienced the "Marina Raw Bar" in North Myrtle Beach you don't know what your'e missing. It is not a buffet but has the best Oyster Roast in North America.
Sunday, February 28, 2010 by Maranda:
We went to Myrtle Beach late May 2009. The first night we had Prestons and for $19.95 you get your monies worth. It was good.. but not an elaborate buffet. The next night we went to Crabby Mikes, it was good! Worth the $23.99 but we had a coupon so it was less. The next night we went to Capt. Georges.. Service was EXCELLANT because they work in teams and by far the best... so so so worth the price but again we had a coupon to save a couple bucks, Folks we cant wait to go back to Capt Georges! and this year we want to try Seafare.. I think my son will love the mermaids!
Sunday, February 28, 2010 by Maranda:
We went to Myrtle Beach late May 2009. The first night we had Prestons and for $19.95 you get your monies worth. It was good.. but not an elaborate buffet. The next night we went to Crabby Mikes, it was good! Worth the $23.99 but we had a coupon so it was less. The next night we went to Capt. Georges.. Service was EXCELLANT because they work in teams and by far the best... so so so worth the price but again we had a coupon to save a couple bucks, Folks we cant wait to go back to Capt Georges! and this year we want to try Seafare.. I think my son will love the mermaids!
Monday, March 22, 2010 by www.seolink.com.br:
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Monday, March 22, 2010 by www.seolink.com.br:
Olá. Como vai? Sou o André da Seolink www.seolink.com.br, agência de Marketing Digital. Gostaria de saber se possui interesse em divulgar seus negócios na primeira página do Google em pesquisas realizadas pelos produtos e serviços que tem a oferecer? Vale lembrar que atualmente os sites de busca são as mídias mais econômicas e rentáveis da atualidade. Obrigado. Um Grande Abraço.
Saturday, April 10, 2010 by Albert:
Not one of these places is worth $1.99 per person.
Saturday, April 10, 2010 by Albert:
Not one of these places is worth $1.99 per person.
Saturday, June 12, 2010 by unhappy w/ SEAFOOD WORLD FOOD:
I spent 55 dollars for 2 with a money off coupon. They should have paid us for coming in. The place was busy, I guess from folks who thought the discount off coupon was a deal. We went there so my wife could order from the menu and I could get the buffet. The buffet had a small selection of food. We were told the steak was prime rib and fillet mignon. I raise cattle and I canot tell you what cut of meat that was they offered.When they did bring it to the buffet it was only 4 or 5 small over cooked tasteless stuff. The crab legs were rubbery and blah even the ones that looked like the right color. Rice was hard the "shrimp" was nasty. Do NOT waste your money on this crap they called food.
Saturday, June 12, 2010 by unhappy w/ SEAFOOD WORLD FOOD:
I spent 55 dollars for 2 with a money off coupon. They should have paid us for coming in. The place was busy, I guess from folks who thought the discount off coupon was a deal. We went there so my wife could order from the menu and I could get the buffet. The buffet had a small selection of food. We were told the steak was prime rib and fillet mignon. I raise cattle and I canot tell you what cut of meat that was they offered.When they did bring it to the buffet it was only 4 or 5 small over cooked tasteless stuff. The crab legs were rubbery and blah even the ones that looked like the right color. Rice was hard the "shrimp" was nasty. Do NOT waste your money on this crap they called food.
Sunday, July 18, 2010 by Randy Garcia:
Seafare's new location on Restaurant row in North Myrtle Beach is far better than any of their past locations. I have been going to MB for the past 15 years and Seafare has consistently pleased my family and friends every single time. The seafood is amazing, the Prime Rib is simply awesome, and the new location is really nice; right along the Waterway (River as some call it).
Sunday, July 18, 2010 by Randy Garcia:
Seafare's new location on Restaurant row in North Myrtle Beach is far better than any of their past locations. I have been going to MB for the past 15 years and Seafare has consistently pleased my family and friends every single time. The seafood is amazing, the Prime Rib is simply awesome, and the new location is really nice; right along the Waterway (River as some call it).
Friday, October 15, 2010 by Larry Baumgartl:
We went to Crabby Mike's Last August and it was fantastic. Very nice assortment of Great seafood and Crab Legs were large and fresh. Very freindly people waited on us. I would highly recommend them
Friday, October 15, 2010 by Larry Baumgartl:
We went to Crabby Mike's Last August and it was fantastic. Very nice assortment of Great seafood and Crab Legs were large and fresh. Very freindly people waited on us. I would highly recommend them
Monday, November 29, 2010 by USER1:
This review is for Original Benjamins. This website was one of the main reasons for us going there. First off let me say that we did an hour of research for "Calabash" style restaurants before we decided on this one. We also used a coupon from the monster coupon book. We arrived at 5p on a Sunday night and when we got there the food looked ok, but at second glance you could tell that the food had been sitting on the bar for a while. All of the fish dishes were hard and dried out. The fried items were soggy, and the veggies were mushy. When we sat down to eat our food it was cold and tough. The only items that were good were coconut shrimp and the shrimp salad, and I do not think that those two items were worth 27.50 per person. The prime rib was gray from being over cooked, and when I did get a pink piece it was tough as well. The crab legs looked like they were the rejects from the frozen ones. They had black spots all over them. This place focuses too much on scenery and and not on quality control. Very disappointed and will not return,
Monday, November 29, 2010 by USER1:
This review is for Original Benjamins. This website was one of the main reasons for us going there. First off let me say that we did an hour of research for "Calabash" style restaurants before we decided on this one. We also used a coupon from the monster coupon book. We arrived at 5p on a Sunday night and when we got there the food looked ok, but at second glance you could tell that the food had been sitting on the bar for a while. All of the fish dishes were hard and dried out. The fried items were soggy, and the veggies were mushy. When we sat down to eat our food it was cold and tough. The only items that were good were coconut shrimp and the shrimp salad, and I do not think that those two items were worth 27.50 per person. The prime rib was gray from being over cooked, and when I did get a pink piece it was tough as well. The crab legs looked like they were the rejects from the frozen ones. They had black spots all over them. This place focuses too much on scenery and and not on quality control. Very disappointed and will not return,
Thursday, February 24, 2011 by Gary Farrington:
I'll try leaving this message again, the 1st two buffets listed are the only ones I go to, they are the best. I have not tried Prestons but will give it a try. You can find $1-5 off couons on the Monster Coupon Book, the discount depends upon the time of day you eat, for $5 off you need to be there before 3:30 and so on. These books may be found all over the Strand. I have found for the best discounts with a lot of buy 1 get 1 free and 50% off as well as entertainment and things to do discounts, the Myrtle Beach Promotions dot com fundraising book to be the best and your helping local charities by using the book.
Monday, March 28, 2011 by Michele Nutter:
We will vacation in MB soon. Are there any Senior citizen coupons available for any of the seafood buffets? Thanks!
Thursday, May 19, 2011 by pamela:
where do i recieve the coupons im going in july....
Thursday, November 10, 2011 by neshia:
I love seafood!
Sunday, January 15, 2012 by Mr. Grate:
This has been a great resource for me as I hope to venture out to somewhere special today to celebrate my birthday. Finances are rough but I still want to dine out at a great seafood/country buffet for around $10 to $20. I have eaten and worked at the Original Benjamin's and it is very top notch with the food, management, staff, and scenery. It is a very family oriented place.I would love to try all the other restuarants as well. Other notable restaurants include Hooks, and Southern Suppers (southern cooking and crablegs) in Garden City. Preston's appears promising as prices do often change. Coupons would be very nice, because i need a Birthday deal four a family of four adults.