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8 Best Seafood Buffets in Myrtle Beach

Snap! Slurp! Mmm! The sounds of hungry tourists ring throughout the best seafood buffets in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach is known for these elevated buffet experiences, which feature highly sought-after fresh seafood dishes alongside typical buffet food. Crab legs are always a favorite, but there are plenty of other food stations where you can discover fresh, mouthwatering seafood.

We love hosting large groups at our Myrtle Beach vacation rentals. Buffets are perfect for accommodating the taste preferences of everyone in your group in one setting. Lucky for you, there are several seafood buffet options nearby to satisfy your crabby cravings.

So, grab a plate and load up on crab legs at these top Myrtle Beach seafood buffets.

1. The Original Benjamin’s Calabash Seafood

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The Original Benjamin’s Calabash Seafood is an award-winning seafood buffet that’s remained a staple on the Grand Strand for nearly four decades. Open since 1986, it’s credited for bringing the signature Calabash seafood style to Myrtle Beach, or fried seafood dishes. When you fancy something fried, give the originator a taste!

Awarded the ‘Best on the Beach’ for several years, this restaurant’s food and decor are noteworthy. It has more than 170 menu items and keeps its buffet counters stocked with fresh seafood. Keep an eye out for the rush to the crab station when a new batch is ready to be served. And load up on Calabash-style selections like fried oysters, scallops, and shrimp.

This restaurant is perfect for large groups with 1000 seats available. It has 11 themed dining rooms full of nautical artifacts and ocean-inspired decor. Be sure to check out the restaurant’s model ship collection. It is one of the largest in the world!

2. Captain George’s Seafood Buffet

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All you can eat? Challenge accepted! The large selection of seafood is a call to action for any famished first mates looking to fill their bellies with delicious grub. Whether you’re here to indulge in your seafood desires or want a variety of dishes, Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant has plenty you’ll enjoy.

All aboard! The buffet stations are designed like ships with tons of hot food steaming on the deck. It has one of the best seafood selections with snow crab legs, steamed crawfish, steamed mussels, blackened mahi, fried pollock, stuffed clams, broiled fish of the day, seafood soup, and more. This restaurant is excellent for non-seafood lovers in your group. It has classics like sirloin steak, smoked beef brisket, BBQ ribs, and even gluten-free options.

Get there before 4 pm Monday-Saturday for First Catch, an early bird dinner price for all-you-can-eat.

3. Crabby George’s Seafood Buffet

Argh! Crabby George’s feeds off the local pirate tales to establish one of the best seafood buffets in Myrtle Beach. It’s a pirate-themed eatery where you’ll discover that the true treasure is the delicious food served daily.

Filling your plate with your favorite picks from the 120 buffet options is an easy fix to any crabby mood. Trust that the chef-selected ingredients are the best in town for seafood buffet items and a la carte meals. And the Southern-style sides and desserts are a great way to experience Southern cooking.

Sit near your favorite pirate or nautical-inspired mural decorating the walls. It maintains the restaurant theme with pirate scenes, maps, and model ships. Exposed beams on the ceiling make it feel like you’re eating below deck like a true pirate!

4. Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant

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Standing out as the best seafood buffet in Myrtle Beach isn’t always about the quantity of buffet items. Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant focuses on serving high-quality food to keep patrons returning whenever they’re in town.

Giant Crab loves to do things ‘big!’ It’s hard to miss Tommy, the Giant Crab, straddling the front door. Each buffet item packs a big flavor, and the all-you-can-eat means you can top your plate with giant proportions of your favorite dishes.

Stop by the steam bar for fresh seafood, pick up succulent oysters at the raw bar, and maneuver to the carving station for a selection of prime cuts. Save room for the dessert bar featuring the award-winning kataifi pastry.

Several items are seasonal for freshness. The restaurant also offers made-to-order dishes, so you can have your food cooked just the way you like it!

5. Seafood World Calabash Seafood Buffet

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Seafood World sounds like an amusement park, but the only thrill it offers is the excitement of eating tasty seafood. Located just a minute walk from the beach, you can go from swimming with the fish to eating them. The seafood buffet at Seafood World creates a dining experience unmatched by other options. It’s been around since 1990 and mastered the art of great food and even better service.

The buffet is divided into three sections to make it early to locate your favorite dishes early: a Calabash-style fried bar, a broiled and baked bar, and a salad and dessert bar. You can create your own surf-and-turf meal or keep it simple with clusters of Alaskan snow crab legs.

The restaurant has a casual dining room ideal for families and groups. You can look forward to the staff’s warm, southern hospitality to keep your drinks filled and empty plates cleared from the table to get ready for another round.

Hours vary during the peak summer travel season and off-season.

6. Captain Jack’s Seafood Buffet

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No gimmicks are necessary. Captain Jack’s is one of the best seafood buffets in North Myrtle Beach that prefers letting the quality food and five-star guest ratings do all the talking for it.

The no-frills approach to seafood buffet dining is precisely what sets them apart from the others. It’s open seven days a week with a diverse range of 140 seafood options available in the buffet. The hot bar has top picks like AYCE crab legs, clam strips, cajun shrimp, oyster Rockefeller, and crab cakes.

Chill out by the cold bar for half-shell oysters and mussels, and peel and eat shrimp. Accompany your main entrees at the salad bar and finish at the dessert bar. A seasonal a la carte menu is only available outside of the busy summer.

The nautical-themed restaurant is an inviting place to eat for a casual lunch or dinner. The most decorative thing in the dining room will be your plate filled with top-quality seafood. Not to mention friendly service, ensuring your table has everything it needs to enjoy Myrtle Beach’s best seafood properly.

7. Crabby Mike’s Calabash Seafood Buffet

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Crabby Mike’s is a judgment-free zone for those who want to eat our money’s worth. Plan to get up for multiple rounds as you go through the extensive buffet with 100+ options available. It’s one of the best all-you-can-eat seafood buffets on the Golden Strand.

Come for the food, and stay for the vibes! Crabby Mikes keeps the food coming as long as people are eating. It’s a unique restaurant that determines its hours based on how busy the dining room is. Sift through the buffet options for steamed, fried, boiled, broiled, and raw seafood. It has non-seafood options available, too.

During the summer, this restaurant features nightly entertainment. It closes during the winter off-season.

8. Crab Daddy’s Seafood Buffet Restaurant

Dive into one of the best seafood buffets in Myrtle Beach for families at Crab Daddy’s. Kids will love eating here for the ‘under the sea’ theme, while the adults will have plenty to chow down on while the kids stay entertained.

Live entertainment? Not exactly! Crab Daddy’s introduces guests to the exciting underwater world with several large animatronic sea creatures. Watch sharks, dolphins, whales, an octopus, and more move their mouths and fins.

The seafood buffet ranges from crab legs to classic American eats. It’s one of the best places to get all-you-can-eat lobster. Get there early for the special early bird pricing.

Dine and Stay in Myrtle Beach

Find a place to crash after your all-you-can-eat seafood by staying in our Myrtle Beach vacation rentals. We provide spacious accommodations ideal for large groups visiting Myrtle Beach and a convenient location near the best seafood buffets in town. Browse our available Myrtle Beach vacation rentals and book your stay!

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