Great food. Excellent crab legs. Excellent friendly service. We went here years ago and the buffet was kind of boring. I planned to pass on the buffet line and go straight for the crab legs. I decided to try a few items on the buffet to see if maybe they had upped their game. The have certainly improved and the buffet had great wings, mashed potatoes, coconut shrimp, butterfly shrimp, clam strips, roasted potatoes, scallops and of course great crab legs. We loved it! Deserts were good too. Key Lime Pie and Cherry cheesecake were awesome. We go to these AYCE buffets only once or twice a year and we were happy with Captain Jacks. read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences my wife and I have had. Nearly every item we tried was poor quality. The fried fish was extremely dry, overcooked, and covered in an excessively thick, hard crust. The hush puppies were hard, dry, and tasted like greasy balls of fried dough rather than fresh hush puppies. The salad looked wilted throughout the entire bowl, as if it had been sitting out for far too long. The beef was rubbery and difficult to eat, and the crab legs had a sour fish smell that immediately made us question their freshness. Unfortunately, things only got worse after we left. During the drive back to our resort, both my wife and I began experiencing significant gastrointestinal issues, which completely ruined the rest of our evening. We left feeling disappointed, uncomfortable, and wishing we had chosen somewhere else. Based on our experience, we would not return or recommend Captain Jack's Seafood. read more

Theres SO MUCH food with so many seafood, fried food, ice cream, fruits, and much more! Cost is $50 per person but if you are a local you get a 3% discount! Highly recommend the mussels, the crab, and the strawberry cake! The sweet tea is perfect and the waitress (Anna) was phenomenal. She would check up every 5 minutes and clear any extra trash and bring clean shell baskets and fills your cups. We went when they opened at 4 and were quiet in the beginning but once more people came in it would get busy and kinda loud but not crazy loud. Overall great place but you def need some extra cash cause my family of 5 costed $300 read more

Captain Jack's Seafood Buffet - Seafood Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Employees all seem to hate their jobs. Not friendly. Buffet only so so. Surcharge added to the bill, not sure why. Will not go back.

The crab legs are good and that's about it. All the fried fish/shellfish are obviously frozen and barely seasoned. They also automatically add 18% gratuity to every party over the size of 4 read more

We knew we were in trouble when they asked if we had the coupon. We paid $49.99 + tax and gratuity for the salad bar. Everything else was drenched in grease. The cold seafood options looked dried out and waxy. The hush puppies would make someone's dead Southern grandma roll over in her grave - tiny over-cooked dough balls. People were fighting the buffet lines for what? Never again. read more

We have been coming to Myrtle beach for years. We always eat buffet one night to get our seafood and prime rib fix. This was the first time here and wow!!! It Was delicious the crab legs were hot and ready ,food kept full on the buffet. The prime rib was tender and juicy melt in your mouth, our server Jessie was on top of it...at all times. The sweet Tea was on point! We will definitely be back.There is no question where to eat buffet. Called to check prices and they were 2.00 cheaper and you can use a coupon before 5:00 for 5.00 off! Winner winner!! This is your place it checks all your boxes! CAPTAIN JACKS IT IS!!! read more

Always accommodates our large parties!!!! Buffett with the most amount of options for food and very clean! Great, quick service as well.

4 of us went there last night, 4-27-26, my treat for my friends who invited us down from Dallas for a few days of beach therapy. When we were being seated, the waitress informed us that it was $49.99 per person, okay. From the looks of the pictures on their website and a short vacation, no big deal. Then she informed me that there was going to be an 18% service charge on top of the meal cost. It's a buffet , we serve ourselves. During the meal, all she did was remove the used plates and never asked us if we needed anything else, no water. When the bill came, the 18%, $34.99, was added to the total and then that amount was taxed. Kinda like a double dip. There was also the line for a tip. You got o be kidding me! Left a note that "your" tip is in the 18% service charge. Have a nice read more

Beware: You are not told the pricing of the dinner until you sit down. It's 50.00 per person for all you can eat. That's worth it if you are having the crab legs but if not, it's really expensive. The food was good and you will have fun trying the different selections! 18% gratuities is mandatory, but beware when paying with a credit card, it's requested to add in a tip again. So pay attention. They will tell you at the start about the gratuity if you are listening. The servers were very nice and worked hard clearing plates for you. read more

Service was great. Food was phenomenal. I would definitely go back Everytime we vacation at Myrtle Beach. The sweet potato casserole was the best I've ever eaten in my life. read more

Went to this place 3 years ago and still can't forget the horrible food poisoning it gave my entire family for the love of god do not go here. Pretty sure they also have multiple health violations that they got in 2025!! read more

For $50 an adult, you would think they would do a bit better. You can tell what seafood was frozen. Three active leaks in the ceiling, black mold on the ceiling. As soon as you sit down you can smell the mildew. Liquid hitting your shoulder/head as you walk down the tables to get to your seat. This is only one side of the restaurant. And automatic 18% gratuity on bills of 4 or more. Not worth it. Then they try to have you exit through the gift shop only 3-6 year old is 25.98$ read more

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Well, for one thing, they false advertise. They say you can order off menu, but when you ask about it, it is not available. Only bar items. So if part of your party doesn't want seafood, they are out of luck. There was 10 of us in our party this evening, and because of their false advertisements, they lost quite a bit of money today. So we wont be back. THAT'S WHY I ONLY GIVE CAPTAIN JACK SEAFOOD, ONE STAR. read more

first service was awkward and only came to pick up trash and refill drinks once. the crab was cold and all the other food looked and tasted like it had been sitting out for hours. nothing really tasted fresh. we were excited about the desserts because of lack of freshness and seasoning on buffet food but desserts were just as much as a let down. would not recommend for $50 a person and horrible service. read more

So expensive. The fried foods are cold and not seasoned. The clams were gross and the butter was tasteless, looked just like plain oil to dip seafood in. The only good thing was the crab legs, but do yourself a favor and get them somewhere else. The dessert was the best part but even then it was grocery store dessert at best, nothing special. read more

Love the food! Service is also very good. The salmon is the best I have ever had Definitely a favorite place for dinner! Leo was our server. He was great! read more

Huge selection of sides and everything I had tasted great ( I tend to start w a small dab of lots of stuf & go back for my favorite along with main dishes-crab & etc) Even the steam broccoli was PERFECT, not crunch or soggy and lovely seasoning. Tasty yeast rolls in basket for table (hard not to fill up on those!) Crab, shrimp, oysters, (didnt try roast beef, sorry we get that back home) etc. And desserts are all fabulous! Pecan pie, strawberry cake was yummy, key lime, butterfinger pudding like stuff that tasted good. I was here last year and loved it and its still just as good. Clean, well-lit and friendly staff. Oh! And music was better than some radio stations: Bowie, Lennon, Fleetwood Mac, Ac/Dc, Robert Palmer... groovin while we ate. read more

This place is waaaay overpriced. The food was not good, potatoes and fried seafood were all soggy, desserts tasted like they've been sitting out for hours. The service and wait staff were friendly. The vibe inside was meh. For two adults and two kids, it was over $200, I felt like we got robbed. My 10 year old ate nothing because it was gross. read more

The best thing about Captain Jack's are the snow crab legs. On a recent Saturday night, they were well-stocked and steaming hot. My son and I had our fill. Unfortunately, everything else was subpar. Fried oysters and scallops were smothered and overwhelmed by excessive breading. Raw oysters were minuscule and did not look fit for consumption. Oysters were altogether absent from the unappetizing Oyster Rockefeller. Other various fish dishes looked coagulated and old under the heat lamps. The total bill for two people with soft drinks ran around $135 (18% tip was automatically added). Not worth it, especially when there are superior alternatives in the vicinity. The front of the house staff seemed cold, but our server was amicable enough. Decidedly average, at best. (2.5 stars) read more

We just go for the crab, it's good, and there's plenty of it. The place is not fancy but clean. The waiters are friendly and helpful.

Terrible deceitful business practices. The public is charged a 18% service fee, plus $10.00 if you use debit or charge card. Then, they even charge a tip at a buffet restaurant. The photographer is nice, but under extreme pressure to sell. They food is decent for a buffet. Go to your other choices first before going to Captain Jack. read more

We came here with a party of 8. I am not a fan of the calabash style but reluctantly decided to come anyways. The two stars were for crab legs and catfish alone, the fried catfish was surprisingly really good. Everything else was basically just fried mush. Some things on the buffet line smelled really really fishy. The interior itself is also incredibly run down. Some lights weren't on. The "gift shop" was a dark, hot room. It was an uncomfortable dining experience and seemed like there was something shady going on. I would never come back here unless I could pay for only a piece of the catfish. Oh and the bill for 8 people (3 of which were kids) was $450. read more

Our server Jessie was on his game tonight . We appreciate your great service and attitude. Anastasia was off the chain also . Go visit this place before they close this week. read more

Captain Jack's Seafood Buffet - Seafood Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The absolute worst restaurant we have ever been to. I travel the country every week and honestly have never had to write a review like this. Everything from the salad bar, the fried items, and the raw bar were horrendous. Oysters so small and thin, peel and eat shrimp undercooked and impossible to peel. The crab legs were cold, small and basically meatless. The price paid for this "meal" was totally absurd for what the offerings were All i can say is STAY AWAY. Possibly the worst buffet style restaurant I have ever been to One star is one too many! read more

Walked in after reading that one could order off the menu & was told that was "old information ". Also wandering how they claim a 30-50 $ price range when we would have paid 50.00 plus beverages & 18% tip. We decided to pass and wondered how many people feel trapped & tolerated this. read more

I took my family here on 6-24-25. We had 4 people, 2 aduland 2 children. It cost us $279. The food was not very good. The buffet was poorly stocked, especially the crab legs. This was a low class establishment. For this amount of money, I expected much more. We will not be back. read more

The food was decent, good but not great. The crab legs were very good. The thing that surprised me was that they charge for the drinks. At most buffets the drinks are included. We had $7 added on for Pepsi products for the two of us. The service was decent. Watch for a gratuity that may or may not be added to your bill. read more

The food was horrible including the desserts. For $50.00 a person , this place is not worth $10/person. Thete was mold on the ceining throughout the restaurant . Don't waste your time or money . read more

The service here was terrible the waiter was rude as can be I would not recommend bringing any family members or friends to eat here I was signing my check to pay and I put 0 percent down on it to give a cash tip and the waiter got mad and was very disrespectful and when I complained to the manager he said he couldn't do anything that I already paid read more

If you're thinking about going, try another restaurant. Our family of 5 was $306, 4 adults and a 12-year-old meal. Went for the crab legs, which were good. They keep them restocked which was nice. Everything else was fair at best. Definitely not worth $300 read more

Every thing good there was nothing to complain about .hosting was on point food was very tasty

Buffets are all just OK at best! but at $50 a head we expected better, a lot better!!! , this was worst ever. The shrimp were so rubbery I couldn't eat them. Items with stuffing were 85% stuffing was hard to find the clams or shrimp or lobster in the stuffed 1/2 lobster. In 66 yrs of my like I've never had lobster claws that the meat was a funky brown and dry. The prime rib was ok but salty The crab legs were good . Even the deserts were rubbery and bland. the store bought chocolate chip cookies were great.that's why I gave it 2 stars read more

I very seldom give one star but..... after reading the bad reviews and using very poor judgment, we went here anyway. There was a Hugh assortment of food, mostly fried seafood or stuffed with lots of breadcrumbs. The salad bar was really nice. Soup was ok. Grilled and poached fish was horribly overcooked. Fried chicken had clumps of breading. Prime rib was a little chewy. Crab claws were large but cool easily and not my favorite. There was a large display of desserts but the all seemed to be flavorless. For $45 per person , it was a big disappointment. The waitress was adorable but that couldn't save it! Decor of course over the top nautical. Lesson learned, trust yelp! read more

Run of the mill seafood buffet. All your typical fried seafood and some land options. The service was okay for just bringing us drinks. I'm not sure what part of the service constitutes an 18% mandatory tip. She brought us drinks and our bill. Our plates stacked up and our empty crab shells sat on the table the whole time. Also expect to pay 20% sales tax on that tip. Party of 6 was almost $400. Drinks are not included in the $44.99 per person cost. There are better seafood restaurants in Myrtle Beach. This place definitely was not worth $400. The best part was the unattended children coughing on the buffet food. read more

Absolutely do not recommend. Customer service is non existent. Food is subpar. Super expensive and they have roaches ! For over 300$ you'd expect to not have to eat with bugs crawling on the walls behind you. When I raised concerns about the bug they acted like this was completely normal. They didn't offer to move our seats or anything at all. They smashed the bug and went about life as normal. They however didn't forget to add their 16% gratuity even though I wrote 0$ on the receipt. When I messaged the company afterwards they insinuated that my party must have not been offended by the bugs , only me. Because they finished their meal. At over 900$ combined in our party. yeah, they're gonna finish it considering it was made perfectly clear nothing was going to be done. Telling me that we shouldn't have finished what was already on my plate implies that the food is tainted also. I paid 300$ for my portion of the possibly roach infested food. It was already on my plate. I already ate half. Might as well finish the whole roach I guess. read more

Captain Jack's Seafood Buffet - Entrance - Seafood Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The Worst sea food I've ever eaten. The crab legs were old and mealy, all u can eat...no thanks. Our party on 11 we called head and got reservations, but when we got there they seated us in 2 different booths. 18% gratitude o. Top of 20% sakes tax. Our bill was 540.00 what a Tip off. read more

Crab leg fantasy land! This place was amazing, such a fun design and great food. You must give this place a try, it's all you can eat for $49. The selection of foods you can try is outstanding, yes many are fried but lots are not. We are crab leg lovers and this place is beyond amazing. The crab legs are boiled fresh and are not sitting there getting soggy and cold. You literally watch them being boiled and placed into the buffet tray. It was a continuous stream of fresh, hot, tasty crab legs for as long as you wanted. (Mind blowing lol) The rest of the selections were great also but our focus was the crab legs. They crowd was down during our visit so there was only 20 to 25 people there during our visit. The wait staff were fun and very sharp. What a great experience. Prepare to over eat but at least we don't eat like this everyday. Lol read more

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For $44, you can both go to a different place and have about the same amount of food, and better. It's just ok. The best things are the crab legs and the coconut shrimp, but you can pretty much get these anywhere at the beach and you won't be overcharged and be satisfied. read more

Captain Jack's Seafood Buffet - Seafood Near Me - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Let me start with the crab legs were so good! AYCE buffet $50 after tax...did I mention the crab legs were really good. They were fresh, hot, and amply stocked the whole time we were there. The other seafood looked really good and my friend said it was but I was just there for the and did not waste room or time on anything else! Definitely recommend, and will probably go back before we leave Myrtle Beach if I have my way! read more