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    Garden Alley

    4.1 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern, Buffets
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Fried chicken, greens, broccoli casserole, green beans and macaroni and cheese.

    A truly enjoyable experience. The staff is polite and attentive. Everyone that worked there was truly interested in making sure you had an enjoyable dining experience. The food was hot and fresh. There was an ample selection of vegetables, meats and starches for any appetite. We have been here numerous times (over an hour each way) and well worth the drive.

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    2 years ago

    Food is just like grandmas. Nice little place. And there's a buffet, so that makes it easy.

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    1 year ago

    food was great service was great ambiance was great I enjoyed going to lunch there me and my husband

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    4 years ago

    Food was okay. Clean. Only water, sweet tea and lemonade to drink. Fair sized buffet but nothing great about the food.

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    4 years ago

    Best country food you can find anywhere they have a buffet, old building but great food

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    7 years ago

    Very good food here. One of the best Southern Buffet I've had in years. If you are near this area, you must stop by and get your eat on.

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    7 years ago

    Disappointed food was old looking and place is questionable .so some weird cheesy stuff they were slipping over old stuff...

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    9 years ago

    Perfect old south buffet. All offerings very fresh, well flavored and not overly laden with fat. Delicious!

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    Judy Boone’s

    Judy Boone’s

    4.4
    (165 reviews)
    46.7 mi

    This was our first time at this restaurant. We easily found a parking space in the front. We were…read moregreeted warmly when we stepped in the restaurant and out of the sunshine. If you go in the front door there are a few steps to climb. If you need flat entrances they are around back. The host took us to our seats and explained the buffet to us. It is only a buffet place. But you can order a take out as well. There were two tables of food and a dessert table. The salad bar seemed to never end. Everything was cut fresh with no limp vegetables or lettuce. Marilyn brought me coffee and Bev Tea. It was plenty hot and fresh. I absolutely love their coffee. I had two cups before I even finished my plate of food. Marilyn was very attentive to each table and came to ours often. After I finished my salad. I saw Carie filling a plate for someone. When she was done I asked her if she could get me a chicken breast. My joint pain and back pain had been extreme this week. Using the walker was even painful. Carie said, "Absolutely !" She returned quickly and with a smile. The staff is so kind. The manager Tommy came by our table to see how we were enjoying our meal. I let him know the salad bar was perfect. The chicken I enjoyed was tender and juicy. I also noticed the teamwork between the staff was easy and natural like a choreographed dance. Bev and I plan to return for the Easter Sunday Meal. Check this pace out and tell them Willie and Bev sent you. Ms. Willie Conway.

    Buffet was still full, piled high...people still eating, had not broken down at all, yet couldn't…read moreeven get a takeout pineapple cobbler.... I know they were closing early, but they were far from closing down. They must have a good enough business to turn away customers that would have been loyal future customers, but Judy Boone must not need that....RICH AND RUDE! Happy Father's Day, y'all!

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    Hot Bar
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    Captain George's Seafood Restaurant

    Captain George's Seafood Restaurant

    4.1
    (2.3k reviews)
    39.5 mi
    $$$

    We stopped at Captain George's Seafood Restaurant and it ended up being a great experience…read more 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!

    Really really big place. I couldn't even guess how many people fit in this restaurant…read more 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.

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    Large bar
    LOVE THE CRAWFISH!
    LOVE THE CRAWFISH!
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    Southern Fried Restaurant & Catering

    Southern Fried Restaurant & Catering

    4.5
    (10 reviews)
    16.5 mi

    We had a pleasant experience at the restaurant. The staff was very welcoming and nice! The…read morebreakfast buffet had a great variety of delicious food! All you can eat! The ambiance was peaceful and cozy. It's kid friendly (children under 3 eat free), great prices, PPE is provided (gloves) and tables are spaced 6 ft or more for a comfortable yet safe dine in experience! Would definitely recommend for breakfast/ lunch or catering needs!

    It's a southern style buffet. You pay up front. The staff is very attentive in refilling your…read moredrinks. I wanted to like this place but the food was subpar. Everything is very salty. They had rice, Brunswick stew, peas, collard greens, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, baked chicken, fried chicken, breaded pork chops, macaroni and cheese, and fried pork rinds. Corn bread, and slices of cake ( red velvet, carrot, lemon, chocolate , are in a separate area.) I had a piece of the baked and the fried chicken. Both were salty, dried out tough, even though the place only opened 40 minutes before I got there. I liked the cornbread and the sweet potato. I chose this place based on its high yelp rating , leaving the interstate . It's the first time yelp failed me.

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    Parking behind Main Street.  This is what is left of the discount pharmacy.
    Parking behind Main Street. This is what is left of the discount pharmacy.
    I guess this is why most of these places are condemned.  It was sad to see what was clearly once a vibrant little town.
    I guess this is why most of these places are condemned. It was sad to see what was clearly once a vibrant little town.
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    Shuler's BBQ

    Shuler's BBQ

    4.2
    (213 reviews)
    14.9 mi
    $$

    This place is literally in the middle of nowhere but we saw it on the way back to our hotel from a…read morewedding and decided to stop and get some to go plates before they closed. The lady who helped us was the sweetest! She helped us look through the menu and take our order and when our food was ready, she brought it out to us while we waited in the car because it was cold ! And she told my bf that she didn't know where we went (because we were still dressed in our wedding guest attire lol) but she said we looked so good together. lol she was so sweet. I got the dark meet bbq chicken and it tasted very lemon peppery which wasn't bad. The chicken was moist and cooked perfectly. I also got green beans, sweet potato soufflé and fried corn. Everything was cooked well, the sweet potatoes had like brown sugar cinnamon something on it and made it really sweet but it was toasty at top so gave it a nice crunch. The corn was so good but I do hate cob cuz it gets stuck in my teeth. If I'm ever around, I'd def go again.

    Had the opportunity to talk with the owner and was immediately attracted to the restaurant from the…read moreoutside...it just looks like a good BBQ restaurant. The staff was very friendly, the service was good...I had takeout but the restaurant is a buffet inside. It clearly is a place the locals enjoy and it is an easy stop if you are on the way to the beach. All in all, my favorite was actually the hot dog. The chili was excellent and the slaw had just a touch of sweetness. The BBQ was well prepared, just not my favorite style or taste profile...a bit too much twang. I would recommend Shuler's if you are in the area and look forward to trying other items the next time I return.

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    Hash on the bottom left. No, not like corned beef hash. This is BBQ hash. It's sort of an acquired taste. Not a big fan.
    Hash on the bottom left. No, not like corned beef hash. This is BBQ hash. It's sort of an acquired taste. Not a big fan.
    Plate # 2.
    Plate # 2.
    Front porch of general store attached to buffet

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    Front porch of general store attached to buffet
    The Original Benjamin's Calabash Seafood

    The Original Benjamin's Calabash Seafood

    3.5
    (1k reviews)
    39.3 mi
    $$$

    Food-8/10 The Crab was amazing, you didn't have to wait at all if they ran out. For desert i had…read morethe Oreo crème cake, solid 7.75/10 Very creamy and had a nice crunch. Service- 9/10 Our waiter was Bella, she was very nice and helpful, she gave us multiple bowls to put our crab leftovers in and many refills. Ambiance- 8/10 it was very touristy but that didn't take away from the food which i notice lots of restaurants here does, that being said it was somewhat hard to navigate around but that's most likely because it was crowded.

    The family wanted to try out the Original Benjamin's Calabash Seafood Buffet in North Myrtle Beach,…read moreSC while we were on vacation. We looked at the reviews first on Yelp, and they were pretty mixed, but we hoped for the best. On arrival we were greeted at the door and were seated promptly. We arrived at around 4:30 pm, and the place wasn't that full, but everything smelled pretty good. Too bad good smells doesn't equate to good food... Most of the food we ate wasn't very good. The sausage I tried was mealy, and couldn't get past the first bite. The fried shrimp were popcorn sized, and soggy? I didn't even try the snow crab because they looked very small, and were swimming in an unknown liquid. The "ribeye" steak was cut razor thin, and was cooked well beyond well done. At least the prime rib was medium rare, but didn't have much flavor. The best things I ate consisted of the pretty good gumbo, crispy Brussel sprouts, and fresh cucumbers. The bbq ribs weren't too bad either. The wife and daughter had the same opinion of the food. I'll mark this experience as a skip if you are in the North Myrtle Beach area. Especially when two adult meals and a child priced meal (with three drinks) comes to a total of $160.00 with tip. Yikes.

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    The Original Benjamin's Calabash Seafood
    The Original Benjamin's Calabash Seafood
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    Fuller’s Old Fashioned BBQ

    Fuller’s Old Fashioned BBQ

    3.9
    (34 reviews)
    33.1 mi

    Let me start by saying that this place was super busy and I experienced why. It's very welcoming as…read moreyou drive up, definitely a place the locals go to - many servers knew customers by name. When you walk in, they make you feel like family. The service was excellent. We ordered three drinks and three buffets which totaled $63.48. We waited about 10 minutes for a table before the Hostess took us to our table and brought us our drinks. The food was amazing, and the cabbage was my favorite. It was the BEST thing on the menu. The good: Fried chicken wings Cabbage Fried Fish Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Pulled Pork The bad: Mac and cheese - it was awful Okra (too Slimy) Chicken Livers (overcooked) Unfortunately, the foods are mostly fried items. The desserts were average- they had slices of vanilla cake, strawberry cake, banana pudding, ice cream and Jello. If you are really hungry, this is the place where you can eat good, home cooked southern food. B+

    I just moved here for college and decided to go try a local spot. Online they're all about "old…read morefashioned barbecue". Let me tell you, this was not it. Everything I ate seemed to be frozen at some point. Nothing "fresh" or made from scratch in the joint. The food wasn't bad per se but it definitely wasn't what I was expecting. Especially for a hefty price of $18 for the dinner buffet. Definitely not going here again, not the worth the money.

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    Fuller’s Old Fashioned BBQ
    Fuller’s Old Fashioned BBQ
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    Garden Alley - southern - Updated July 2026

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