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    Bennett's Calabash

    3.1 (199 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Buffets
    Open 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for kids

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    Pina colada
    Yunhea K.

    I really don't have faith in buffets lol but honestly, this buffet was so good this time. Our waitress was very attentive and fairly quick with drinks, refills, etc. I ordered a pina colada and it was so good. You could definitely taste the alcohol in there, but I loved that it wasn't overpowering and I could enjoy the pineapple and coconut flavors. I ate a lot this time and my favorites were the sweet chili fried shrimp and the fried oysters. It was fresh, cooked perfectly and it didn't taste fishy. The salmon and the green beans were good too, it seems like they used Thai chili or sweet chili for those flavors as well and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also had candied yams which were cooked perfectly and not overly sweet. The crab legs were fresh and cooked well, they came right out the shells without breaking. I really didn't have complaints about anything really. Overall it was a 8.5/10 and I will go back next time I go to Myrtle.

    What was supposed to be an enjoyable evening of good food, quality service, and family time turned into an absolute nightmare that even ended with police involvement. At first everything seemed fine. We were greeted politely and seated right away. My family went to the buffet, plated our meals, and began eating. That is when the disaster began. Several of us quickly discovered spoiled crab legs that were soft and foul, fried foods that were limp and greasy, and side dishes that were clearly undercooked. We brought this to our waitress's attention, who promptly informed the on-site manager. Unfortunately, the manager's (Mary) response was far worse than the food. Instead of professionalism, we were met with visible irritation, dismissiveness, and shockingly poor customer service. The manager (Mary) refused to provide basic information such as written restaurant policies or establishment contact details. When asked about compensation for the inedible food, the manager (Mary) actually told us, "I should charge you full price anyway," even though much of the meal was untouched. This experience was appalling from start to finish. The lack of food safety, combined with a manager (Mary) who showed no accountability or respect for customers, escalated the situation to the point that law enforcement had to be called. I strongly advise avoiding this location at all costs. Between unsafe food, hostile management, and the complete absence of customer care, this is not a restaurant fit for families or for anyone else.

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    Melanie S.

    We came here in June 2024 for the beach town "seafood buffet" experience. The atmosphere was average with cafeteria- styled seating areas with older tables and chairs. However, the ceiling decor was very nice with large sharks and pretty wooded fish scattered about. They offered 10-12 menu items varying in price from $16-$25. The buffet was basically $45 per person AFTER 4pm. Discounts are pic'd below from their website BUT BE SURE TO MENTION THEM BC WE FORGOT TO AND THEY DIDN'T AUTOMATICALLY GIVE THEM YO US. You can also join a VIP mailing list for more. The buffet was a combination of country food and seafood. Seafood options included baked Shrimp: fried, steamed, scampi & popcorn; Oysters: steamed and Rockefeller; Clams: steamed & fried; as well as, KING CRAB LEGS, crawfish, mussels, scallops, crab cakes, baked salmon and mani mahi and a few others. Non-seafood meats included steak, ribs, sausage, chicken: grilled/fried and chicken tenders. The steak seemed to be all well-done (at least my piece was) but the ribs were juicy and tasty. Sides includes a salad bar, yummy mashed potatoes with brown gravy, cooked broccoli, corn, homestyle green beans, sweet potato casserole, Mac and cheese, plus a few others. Desserts included individual plates of chocolate cake and squares of cheesecake, as well as two pies: lemon meringue/butter pecan and large containers of peach cobbler, banana pudding and strawberry (sauce not fresh) short cake. They offer a full bar, sodas and tea to drink. Overall, we would go back bc the food was all good and the restaurant was clean and acceptable, however, we would opt for going at one of the discounted times. The full price buffet seemed like a lot, considering the average atmosphere and I wondered if other local buffets were comparable in price with better ambience.

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    Miranda C.

    Great food, & the buffet is always stocked! We arrived at 5:30pm ( & was able to use our $3 off coupon- attached in photos) making our adult buffet $32.99 as opposed to the $35.99! Children under 12 eat for $16.99. Given COVID-19 you must wear plastic gloves for each trip to the bar (gloves provided at the front of the line). The buffet has a huge variety of different seafood, chicken etc. The crab legs are hot & ready with tasty melting butter ready for dipping ! Our waitress Olivia was super sweet, always refilling our drinks without prompt & checking on us to ensure we were happy & satisfied. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this establishment & will definitely return.

    Quawnishia M.

    This place is just "ok". Nothing spectacular to me. The food wasn't seasoned that great. Most of the dishes on the bar had been there a while. Crab legs were cold and reeked of crabby water. This place is too mediocre to be the price that it is.

    Karla C.

    I think it is a little hyped up but it's not a bad place in general. Some dishes or options are better than others. The steak was pretty good and the crab legs, though thin, were also delicious. Some dishes were a bit bland but overall, the food was decent. Servers were nice and our waitress was very polite, always making sure that our drinks were filled and our table was clean. I feel bad for not knowing her name. The place itself is large but quite dingy and outdated, needs a revamp. Experience in general was ok.

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    We went there on several occasions and the seafood was always fresh. Loved the crab legs and the desert selection is good as well.

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    5 years ago

    terrible food trash customer service and 36 dollars per person???!?!? Never coming here again.

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    Awesome service, great snow crabs and fried scallops. Not the best oysters. Blue Bunny ice cream!

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    Buffet is what it is, a buffet. The crab legs is the only reason to stop. Priced okay.

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    Ask the Community - Bennett's Calabash

    How much does the buffet cost? Is it the same price if you DON'T eat crab legs? Thanks!

    It's the same price even if you don't event crablegs. It's market price so I guess it varies. I visited Saturday and it was $34. Still great!!

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    Bennett's Calabash - seafood - Updated August 2026

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