On Deck with a Large Appetite, tourists and locals alike fill up plates with a boat-to-buffet experience. When visiting for a family beach trip, we decided to try this beloved seafood buffet. Along the strip in Myrtle Beach, the roads are lined with a plethora of Seafood Buffets ranging from small family owned to large attraction-like restaurants. Without having tried any of the other options, I would say this has to be the best in town. The atmosphere, staff, variety of food offerings, and taste were unmatched. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a unique buffet experience. The exterior of this restaurant is massive and felt like a large Shopping Center with beautiful landscaping, water features, beautiful windows, and colorful siding. Upon arrival, we were asked at the door our party size. They had two entry lines based on table sizes. Since our party was four, we were sent to the shorter line and did not even have to wait to be seated. As we were walked to our table, we passed massive sailing ships complete with rows of hot and cold foods. The ceiling was reminiscent of the ocean skies. The entire restaurant felt like an experience already. I was amazed by the theming, cleanliness, and attention to details. For adults, the buffet is right around $50/person + drinks and tax. The buffet is all-you-can-eat with mutiple serving lines placed around the vast dining hall. As a picky eater, I was honestly a little worried that the offerings would primarily be seafood options; however, I was happily surprised that the buffet line had a LARGE selection ranging from Chicken Tenders and Fries to Pulled Pork and Macaroni and Cheese. I was actually very excited to find so many of my favorite foods and be able to eat just a little of them all! Some other offerings I added to my plate include hush puppies, corn on the cob, fried fish sticks, rolls, and cheddar biscuits all in one trip. My brother is more adventurous in his selection and was able to try different fish and crab legs with multiple trips. They had almost two whole buffet areas filled with seafood dishes that I didn't even visit. His favorite was just the shrimp! They also have a whole dessert room with a wide range of sweet dishes. To be honest, some of the food was mediocre or tasted similar to standard buffet-food-quality. The macaroni was a little bland. The fries were a little soggy. However, the restaurant was so busy that food was being rotated and changed out quickly on the buffet line. Overall, the entire experience was fun and unique. The restaurant was very expensive for a family of four, especially when you're not eating over the top or making multiple trips; however, the nautical theming, food selections, and service set this buffet apart from many others. You'll find something to eat whether you're picky or love the most adventurous of seafood dishes. read more

See all

Highly recommended for cas dining-vacay including kids Good mostly fried basic c food also crab legs Fresh - Food well prepared and continually stocked Excellent positive service Dessert very tasty- too tasty Not cheap - check ahead- but reasonable Something for everyone- recommend again read more

Really really big place. I couldn't even guess how many people fit in this restaurant. The countertop loaded with every kind of seafood prepared every possible way is 40 feet long. And that doesn't include the desert counter. Plus unlimited crab legs. Food is pretty average but unlimited. Beverages are the same. It's a fun environment with the whole family. read more

The food was very good, much better than any other all-you-can-eat seafood restaurant we've tried. The service was excellent! We received nearly constant attention and, although the servers were never intrusive, they were always there when we needed them!! The ambience, while still that of an all-you-can-eat seafood restaurant, felt more relaxed and upscale than most. Price was definitely on the higher end of the spectrum but no worse than the other big name restaurants of its type in the area. Overall it was great and we very definitely intend to return! read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - The first food-bar as you enter. - Buffets Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5 Alaskan Snow Crab Legs - 8.2 While the buffet is pretty good, the standout is definitely the crab legs. If you don't plan on indulging in a few plates, the $49.99 price tag simply isn't worth it. read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Steamed Clams - Buffets Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

See all

The BEST Captain George I have yet visited. The ambiance, decor and quality of food- top notch!!! The best seafood buffet in Myrtle Beach. The quality of the buffet and the crab legs were plenty read more

See all

Amazing service from Lacy, Steven, and Johnny tonight. Great crab legs, fish and desserts. Plenty of options and always top notch attentive service. A must do stop when at myrtle beach read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Crab legs on buffet - Buffets Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

For a real seafood lover, do not go here. The food was awful. Snow crabs were the most popular but very overcooked. Fake butter tasted like movie theater butter. So disappointing given the ambience was on point. Service was also good. read more

Crab legs are great along with mussels and clams More traditional buffet selections not as good but decent for a buffet Variety is excellent service could have been better Desserts are very good Will definitely go back read more

Happy Birthday to me My Husband and I decided to take a mini vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC. I surprised him after learning there was a Captain George's near our hotel. This restaurant did not disappoint. The food delicious, the servers were friendly, professional and provided a welcoming atmosphere. Tables were cleared and cleaned quickly. The food items were replaced and replenished when needed. We had a wonderful time. Thank you and when we're in the area again we'll be back to dine. read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Fried scallops, Greek green beans and shrimp - Buffets Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

See all

Ahoy there I'm here at Captain George's seafood buffet in Myrtle Beach, SC. This is probably the flagship of seafood buffets. First of all the service is great. You enter the restaurant by the size of your party . Large parties if 5 and over in the left and 5 and under enter through the left for. The waitresses promptly seat you. From there you are on your way to the buffet line. You name it-they've got it. Shellfish galore. Fried fish, oysters Rockefeller, steamed and fried clam strips. You name it. I mostly went for my favorites--steamed crab legs and fried oysters. The fried oysters were cooked to perfection and crab legs were--well crab legs. Other food was rather bland tasting to me I. Mush g the fried clam strips and fried fish and fried shrimp. The breading g was not flavorful in my opinion . The desserts missed the mark for me. The banana pudding was watery. Peach cobbler was tasty but the dough on top was overdone Cheesecake was bland. Bread pudding was just ok. It had raisins--not my cup of tea. Desserts are a hit or miss. Overall a good experience. We drank water since drinks were $3.99. If you don't mind paying $50 for a buffet please go! (I don't eat $50 with of food). But it's part of the beach experience! I would return...next year. read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Crab legs and seafood boil - Buffets Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

See all

Expensive!!! Two people, with tip, was right at $150 The service was beyond awesome!! They have a huge buffet to choose from, however, the food wasn't much more than slightly warm. I don't eat crab legs, but my husband said they were overcooked. The price was VERY HIGH to me! But even with them being overcooked, my husband got his moneys worth in crab legs. Especially after he seen I wasn't gonna eat my moneys worth...lol read more

The location is very conveniently located and when you walk in the building, it's stunning. The design in the ambience is spot on. There was a huge selection on the buffet, however, the ala carte menu was lacking in my opinion. We had one individual with us that really wanted to order off from the ala carte menu, and there was nothing much to speak of. If you're going for crab legs, this is the place to go, however, they do not have Alaskan king crab legs, just the snow crab legs. I would say this is the number one item on the buffet. They had oysters, Rockefeller and fried oysters, which were good and a plethora of dessert items. In so far as buffets are, I would rate this as one of the best that I have been at. I think the service could be improved is our server did not spend much time with us at our table and it was hard to get refills on beverages. read more

See all

Service was great and the place was clean. But it stops there. You get what you paid for...snow crab was too salty and not plump; shrimp were overcooked and mushy since they sat on the hot plates for who knows how long; bay scallops were hard as rocks; crawfish were also mushy texture; mussels were not worth eating The salad bar looked fresh and great; dessert selections were good, no ice cream machine though or options If you're looking to just stuff yourself, then it's worth it; if you're looking to enjoy decent seafood, I'd suggest going to a proper seafood restaurant not a buffet read more

1st time here...got here just after 2 pm (opening time) and got seated right away. It gets very busy here at dinner time so expect a wait. Gorgeous inside and a lot of staff members (all with smiles). A nice seafood buffet especially if you're a crab lover. $3 discount early bid special. This is your joint. I enjoyed several seafood dishes before calling it quits. $50 buffet price seems fair especially if you're chasing all u can eat crab legs. read more

Being near the ocean, Myrtle Beach is known for their seafood, particularly their large number of seafood buffets. Captain George's is rated pretty high, and thus was my wife and my choice for a long Tuesday dinner. It was great, as good as I had hoped. Originally founded in 1979 in Hampton Virginia, there are now four Captain George's Seafood Buffet On their site, they advertise they are the largest independent buyer of snow crab legs in the world, steaming over 1.5 million pounds in a year for their 4 restaurants. This location of the AYCE seafood buffet is consistently rated highly in various local rankings. It's one of the few that doesn't have coupons in the various tourist books floating around everywhere. Regular price is $49.99 per adult, with early bird special of $46.99 (between opening of 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm). Any customers wearing a Captain George T-Shirt dining on a Tuesday, gets the buffet for $34.99. As mentioned, the restaurant is huge, with 6 separate dining areas, able to seat over 1,000 people at one time. There are two entrances side by side, one for parties of 5 or more and the other 4 or less. The smallest table is for 4, so the two of us were very comfortable dining. Service was excellent throughout, with our waters constantly refilled and our refuse continuously being taken away. My favorites (besides the steamed crab legs) were the baramundi, mini clams, jambalaya (surprisingly good), fried oysters (they had raw oysters as well, but avoided those), a good shrimp tacos. Desserts were great too, with whole sheet cakes and soft serve ice cream. Some things that didn't look as good were all of the shrimp dishes (besides the tacos) and soups. There is something to making diners prepare/crack their own food. It definitely elongates the typical dining time, forcing a lot more dining space for what I would consider not a particularly large buffet area. It must be chaotic in that area when the restaurant is full. There are a ton of seafood buffet restaurants in Myrtle Beach, enough to eat crab legs every day of the week at a different place each time. My pre-trip intention was to stop in at least two during our week long trip, but this stop more than satisfied...enough not to want more crab even a week later. read more

See all

We stopped at Captain George's Seafood Restaurant and it ended up being a great experience. It's about $50 for an all-you-can-eat buffet, which I'm usually hesitant about because I don't always eat enough to make it worth it--but this is a seafood buffet with crab legs (my favorite), so we decided to go for it. And it did not disappoint. The crab legs were the highlight--always stocked, served warm, and cooked really well. I tried a few other items that were just okay, nothing super standout, but for a buffet the quality of the crab legs alone made it worth it. We waited about 20 minutes in line to be seated, which wasn't bad, but just a heads up--there wasn't really anywhere to sit while waiting, so that could be a bit tough for anyone who needs accommodations. The desserts were also pretty good, and the place itself is huge. I loved the design details--everything has a nautical/boat theme, even the buffet stations and tables, which made it feel unique compared to other buffets. Service was great. We just had water, but staff constantly came around refilling drinks, clearing plates, and taking away crab leg shells, which made the whole experience smooth. Overall, we left full and very happy--definitely worth it if you're a crab leg fan! read more

See all

Attended the restaurant for my nephew's graduation dinner. George and Allen our service team was amazing. The salad bar was exceptional! The unlimited crab legs were decent but I was disappointed in the crawfish. I didn't even taste salt on them they were extremely bland. I also really enjoyed the fried seafood options. The dessert bar was phenomenal! I throughly enjoyed the rice and coconut puddings! The establishment was clean and beautiful. read more

Best crabs Inhave ever had in my life Staff is friendly and good- place is very clean read more

Amazing food, my crab legs were delicious and the only thing I think they'd could work on is making the icing on the cakes cream cheese instead of birthday cake icing. But all in saying the food was delicious and the servers were great for picking up your plates after your done eating your food. read more

This might be the coolest buffet I've ever been! On my way here, I was awestruck at the size of the restaurant itself. It's like a mansion from the outside. There's plenty of free parking spots all around the building. There are two lines - the right side entrance is for parties under four; the left side entrance is for larger parties. I see that families like to come here. Adults are $49.99 for dinner. They close at 9 PM. Soft drinks are an additional $3.99 charge per person. I got water, and they were pretty attentive to having it refilled. As I entered, I immediately noticed the ship that served the food. It was so cool. I saw a family taking pictures in front of it. Then I realized there were two more ships behind it. You get plates from the bottom shelf and self-serve food on the counters. Lines form on either side. It's a buffet! Y'all can't expect fine dining quality here. The food here is good for a buffet. Having unlimited crab legs is a plus. Fried chicken, fried shrimp, bang bang shrimp, fried oysters, and fried scallops were notable to me. Oh, and also the dinner rolls. I like that the restaurant strategically placed crab legs in all stations to spread out the lines. Then there was a whole dessert section in the back of the restaurant. There were two soft serve dispensers, and they have cones too. The ice cream was actually really good. At each table, they have a big bowl to throw away crab legs (and other food). This place is huge; there are so many rooms. So naturally there are so many servers. There's just a lot of people walking around. The bathroom is closer to the front by the T-shirt store. I saw an ATM machine there too. I didn't try other seafood buffets in town (there are so many), but I'm glad I got to visit Captain George's! read more

See all

On our last night in Myrtle Beach, we went with a friend's recommendation and went to Captain George's. We arrived at 4pm, as to beat the rush and it was already busy. This place is MASSIVE. Plenty of parking. Everyone there were so accommodating, polite and helpful. It was pouring out and they had guys with umbrellas helping people from and to the car to the restaurant while minimizing bring drenched. Absolutely a phenomenal thing for them to do. Inside is very clean, gives off a vibe of being surrounded by sailboats and just about a mile of a variety of food. Even our 13 year old was satisfied after his baseball game with the prime rib, fried chicken and Mac n cheese. There were options that caught my eye that I couldn't even get to. Then there's an entire dessert section. Go early, go hungry, and enjoy. You won't be disappointed! read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - A cornucopia of prime rib, brisket, fried chicken, fish taco, stuffed mushrooms, cheddar biscuit and zucchini/squash. - Buffets Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Amazing food, amazing service! The food options are great, lots of meats and sides, and a huge dessert bar.

Definitely worth the money. Large variety of food and crab legs for days. Service was on top of our drinks all night. And it was a classy buffet restaurant, good ambiance. Also get a photo at table to remember experience. read more

This was our third and final buffet of our vacation! All three had the exact same price $49.99/adult. This restaurant was HUGE. They have signs in the halls naming them cute things like "dockside", "port side", so you can remember where you came from to get back to your table. Downside about it being so large, you must wait in line to get your food. You have to watch when they refill the crab legs! These go fast! One lap around the buffet and they were gone! Sadly, they were missing butterfly shrimp. Their salmon was more like salmon jerky. For my nonseafood loving family- the did have some other options available. But everyone was weirded out by the fatty, pink steak. They did have pizza, Mac n cheese, chicken, many more. Check out their website for full list of available food. What they were missing in food they made up for in aesthetics!! This was by far the most gorgeous restaurant we visited this week. The sail boats were a cool touch! They had a photographer come around to take your photo. Your first photo is $20. Each additional print was $15. She was a very sweet girl. Our waiters (Wes & Snead) were friendly and attentive! Definitely worth checking out! read more

I'm leaving one star because service was decent. I ordered à la carte because I don't eat from the buffet. Terrible! I ordered Shrimp and fries. When I ordered I asked if my dinner was going to be fresh and hot. He said it would be. Was not! Fried shrimp was greasy and warm, fries were cold ( probably from buffet). My daughter ate from the buffet. Vomited later that evening the rice and gravy she had eaten. What I noticed was that most patrons were there for the crab legs. Only worth it if you prefer quantity over quality! read more

The decorations were awesome, it really set the vibe. The seafood was amazing! And the service couldn't be better.

We stopped here for breakfast before heading to the airport, after finding the spot on TikTok. Glad we did--it was a nice way to end the trip! I ordered the grits with gouda cheese and pesto. Very unique--I've never had grits prepared that way before. The portion was huge (definitely more than one person needs), but the flavor was good and it was fun to try something different. Someone at the table had the Foster's French Toast loaded with bananas and said it was amazing. The omelet was also a hit. The homestyle potatoes were just okay, pretty average, but the French fries were the star--super thick cut, fresh, hot, and delicious. Everything tasted fresh and came out warm. Service could have been better. The staff wasn't very attentive--we had to flag someone down for pretty much everything, and one order came out wrong. To their credit, they fixed it quickly with no fuss, but overall the energy from the servers felt a little flat. That said, we were seated quickly, the food was solid, and I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Omelet - Buffets Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

See all

Great food, servers very nice and attentive!! Come early!! Best crab legs!! Best Buffet this year at Myrtle Beach

First time at this buffet, and I can honestly say I would go back. It was a good time. The food was great and coming out consistently hot. The she crab soup was the highlight of my night. It was really tasty.. read more

See all

The seafood boil is worth the price, best thing they have on the buffet, seasoned to perfection and unlimited helpings! Such a great deal before 4pm plus the other items are always fresh and delicious! Best buffet in Myrtle from a true local! read more

See all

This place is ginormous. How do I know that? Because when our hostess went to sit us, we walked all the way through the facility to find that our table was not ready. Then we walked all the way back and went to a different table The facility itself seemed nice on a normal night with about 2/3 less people there but with the numbers they're pushing through on a Saturday night when we visited it was clearly overcrowded under service as demonstrated by the stickiness everywhere sticky chairs, sticky table, unkept bathrooms it was hoards and hoards of people with sticky fingers and extremely loud babies crying. The lady next to me had her TV out and was watching reels at a loud volume. It seems ADA compliant compatible and the price--Well I think it was too much for what you actually got at least for the child age. Plenty of parking and good location. read more

Restaurant was beautiful nice atmosphere music was a great selection. So much food to pick from even if you were with family that did not like seafood. A big selection on deserts as well. Staff was welcoming very attentive fresh food was being replenished at all times. Plenty of free parking read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Buffets Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The vibes were vibing, as my daughter would say! Such a beautiful restaurant both inside and out. The food was phenomenal with plenty of options to go around. Got picky eaters? There is something for them. The dessert bar was fantastic with all the delicious options and unlimited soft serve ice cream. Although the line was long, it was definitely worth the wait! If you have a party of 4 or less, there is a different line and you can get through much quicker. I ate my weight in crab legs and it was amazing. Definitely a place I recommend eating while you're in Myrtle Beach! read more

I am glad that I consulted Yelp to find out which buffet in the area to visit. This was hands down the best buffet I have ever been to. Unlike other buffets, there wasnt a single thing on the menu that was bad. The quality of the dishes did range from average to great, with someone of the seafood like scallops, shrimp, and clam strips resembling bulk frozen fish that was fried. But then you also had amazing buttery cheddar biscuits, decadent crab bisque, surprisingly tender sirloin cuts cooked like a roast, and freshly fired oysters. The star of the show was the king crab legs, steamed shrimp, crawfish, mussels, and clams. These were fresh, seasoned, and well stocked. I also enjoyed the mixed seafood bakes. All of the desserts were excellent as well. It is a cool place, clean on the inside with nice bathrooms. Very cute how each buffet station is shaped like a ship. Finally, you do have a server that waits on you to refill drinks and get rid of any shells. Im not used to having someone wait on me at a buffet, so it was a bit of an adjustment. I would definitely factor this into the price of your meal for tipping. read more

So good! I'm off 10 skeptical about buffets, but this one combined a lot of the quirky fun of Myrtle Beach with fresh and delicious food options. While I ate a lot of crab legs, the other items on the buffets looked good as well. They had a lot of nice dessert options, and their salad bar was kept fresh and chilled. I do wish they had been keeping both of the bars with crab legs refreshed. For the half hour we were there, no one was getting any from the one buffet because the crab legs looked as if they had been sitting there for a while, and I was surprised they never removed those to put in fresh as there was always a line at the other buffet. The servers were very attentive and nice. The decor was fantastic! Each buffet was built into a ship, Apparently every Sunday in November is $10 off, so we also got a great deal on the price. read more

Nice atmosphere, and the layout is like you're on a cruise ship. Wait staff were very nice and attentive. Plenty of food options, even for the non-seafood lovers. read more

This is an expensive place to eat for buffet food. Nothing earth shattering about the food, just a typical seafood buffet. Most of the food is overcooked. Desserts aren't amazing. You go for the ambiance, it's impressive when you walk in and the bathrooms are pretty cool. The employees are very nice, but overall, if I'm going to pay $50 per adult for food, I'd rather get a really great plate of food with a dessert. read more

It was amazing the crabs and the service was to good. We had fast drinks and whatever we asked our server had it there and ready for us. read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Crabs - Buffets Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Great for crab legs and their desserts! And if you have a party of less than 3, it's super quick to get seated. Rest of the food was average. read more