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    Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant

    2.9 (598 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Buffets, Soup
    Closed 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Doris M.

    It was silly fun..a Myrtle beach experience. It was a good time for me to learn how to do crab legs. Staff was so nice. Ambience was fun. Ok, food was not good and I was shocked we didn't get sick (but we did not). It's a one and done. It should not be your only seafood while at the beach.

    Alyssa G.

    This place was "ok." Definitely feel like there are better Buffets on the strip. Nice that there is something for everyone but there are hits and misses. If you are a meat eater you can find another place that serves better quality. Hibachi was a little below average and the meats here all had a weird taste to them. The fish dishes were great and they had an excellent lobster bisque (one of the best I had in while actually) Salad bar was weak, that for sure could have been better. I enjoyed the crab legs but I must say I have had better, but I did like that someone was there to hand them out the tongs so people don't stuff their plates with them where you need to wait for the next batch. Plenty of desserts to choose from but I of course just enjoyed my soft served ice cream in a cone. It had a fun atmosphere with plenty to look at outside and cute little fish tank inside. The service from our waitress was great. Overall it was a very average experience.

    Rooster! You can kind of see the water in the background.
    Maddi

    This place was AMAZING!! I'm not a fan of seafood, but my family is, so we ended up here. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it, but I LOVED it. They have non-seafood options too, like fruit, bread, fries, etc. They also have a huge desert sections (ice cream, cupcakes, pudding, cookies etc.) It's decorated very nicely and they have lovely fishtanks. Where we were seated we could see water, which is super cool. There was a rooster and hens outside for some reason but it was cool! (photos below) Our waiter Julian was great!! He was so kind and attentive and just all around amazing. Thank you!

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    Food was excellent and the service was very good will recommend this restaurant to anyone for seafood buffet

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    9 months ago

    Anna and Kara served us well, going the extra mile to extend to our group their most gracious hospitality.

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    4 months ago

    when in Myrtle Beach, avoid the Giant Crab!!! The service was great but the food was horrible.

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    4 months ago

    awesome service, awesome food, i will go every time i hit mytrle beach!! selection from hibachi to carving stations. seafood you name it

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    Food was excellent and there was a lot of variety! Alyssa was our waitress and she was very friendly and informative!

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    Traveling from Georgia with group. Dinner at Giant Crab variety of Food and Servers Julian and Sterling were Awesome! Great Atmosphere

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    Our Debirah server was great and attended to all our needs. Food was delicous and plentiful.

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    Excellent service and food! Shout out to Alyssa our waitress is the best!! She is so lit

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    Ask the Community - Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant

    What are the prices for the buffet?

    Buffet prices are always subject to change; hence why it is not posted online. For the moment (august 2023) giant crab buffet for adults is $47.99, 0-2 is free, 3-5 is $7.99 and 6-12 is $21.99

    Can I order off a menu if I don't want the buffet?

    No. It is all buffet

    Are you guys open now or closed for the season?

    We are closed until mid-February

    How much is the Buffett?

    Idk

    What is the cost of the Buffett per person?

    Our buffet is $36.99 for adults, children 6-12 are $17.99, children 3-5 are $5.99 and children under 3 are free. All you can eat crab legs are included in the price. You can find money saving coupons on our website: www.giantcrab.com. Thank you and… Read more

    Are they open on Christmas?

    We are closed now through December 25. Reopen on 26th

    What is the price per adult and child?

    Our buffet is $36.99 for adults, children 6-12 are $17.99, children 3-5 are $4.99 and children under 3 are free. Crab legs are included. You can find money saving coupons on our website: www.giantcrab.com. Thank you and we look forward to seeing… Read more

    Is there a regular menu too or just the buffet?

    Just the buffet

    Does price include crab legs? Are crab legs hot or cold?

    Seeing this late but yes the crab legs are included in the price. They do seem to ask how many you will eat when you are on the line as you can always return for more. This is done to likely eliminate waste.

    Military or senior discount?

    Yes! 55 or older $5 off adult buffet until 5:30pm. Military $5 off adult buffet anytime.

    How much for this buffet?

    $34 for adults 15$for ages6- 11. But there's coupons in those books that are everywhere knock off few bucks

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    Captain George's Seafood Restaurant

    Captain George's Seafood Restaurant

    4.1
    (2.3k reviews)
    6.4 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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    LOVE THE CRAWFISH!
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    Judy Boone’s

    Judy Boone’s

    4.4
    (165 reviews)
    21.5 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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    Crabby Mike's Calabash Seafood

    Crabby Mike's Calabash Seafood

    3.9
    (879 reviews)
    15.6 mi
    $$$

    Just N FYI, I hate seafood but my wife loves it and it was our 35th anniversary so that's how we…read moreended up here. First let me tell you from the walk up to the walk out this place rocked!!!!! I gave it only a four because again I hate seafood. So here is the deal walked in and young lady opened the door and was pleasant as could be, the hostess seating us funny and awesome and our waitress was the bomb (if people still say that) she never missed a beat. Side note the entire staff was on their game I saw three spills/drops and it took all of 5 seconds to have a staff member stop and get it cleaned up WOW. I watched them bias tables around us and they didn't clean them once they cleaned them TWICE - seriously who does that!!!! By the way the place has pretty cool decor and was clean. Now the food since it was our 35th I decided to go with the flow and try all the seafood (except scallops I draw a line) and well folks I'm not sure what it is supposed to taste like but I wasn't spitting it out (usually the case with seafood) I LIKED IT!!! Like Mikey I Really Liked it!!! (Again I hate seafood) so while I'll not comment on its finer points I'll just repeat I liked it, heck even and especially the peanut butter pie for desert. So ROCK ON CRABBY MIKE People can't go wrong here especially if you actually like seafood

    *Chill Vibes *Waiter very attentive…read more*Seated Quickly *Fresh Snow crab legs *Hush Puppies *Fried Chicken *NE Clam Chowder Not Bad - Negative on Prime Rib, Filet tips, All desserts, All sides, All Shrimps (not fresh as claimed) $50 pp too expensive for mediocre food. I spent $64.00 including tip just for myself alone, and it was really not worth it. Gave it a try tho, but first and last for sure.

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    Crabby Mike's Calabash Seafood
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    Simply Southern Smokehouse

    Simply Southern Smokehouse

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    7.6 mi
    $$

    I give 5 stars because food was fresh and hot . There is a young man who works there and he broke…read moreout into song . A star for just that ! Very friendly staff , I am in town for work and had 3 different people tell me to go here for comfort food . Fried chicken on point Mash potato's were instant so that was my least favorite . ALL the other veggies I tried were seasoned nicely and were very good . Lima beans were the best I have ever eaten . Peach cobbler was strangely good with the strange looking topping . I would eat that every time I went

    I had some business to attend to in South Myrtle Beach and as I finished up I started to get hungry…read morefor lunch. Luckily I saw a packed place on Mr. Joe White Avenue called Simply Southern Smokehouse. Place looked legit and had a full parking lot so I pulled in. There is only one way in and once you get in, the cashier is on the right with the $15 all you can eat buffet right next to it. The $15 also included all you can drink soft drinks, water and sweet tea. I paid my money and grabbed a plate and ran right up to the buffet. They start out light with vegetables and sides, working up to the main courses of fried chicken, fried fish, pulled pork, smoked chicken and some hot wings. After that, they had some mac & cheese, and then the desserts which was blueberry cobbler, peach cobbler, homemade banana pudding...and a couple of other things. I started off with some broad beans, stewed okra and tomatoes, smoked chicken and hot wings. I brought my plate and my silverware to an empty table, which was getting hard to find as the place was so packed and then went up to fetch me a glass of water to wash it down with. They serve Pepsi products and of course sweet tea but I was going to save my calories for dessert. The place was clean, well lit and the seating was well designed with booths along the wall and tables in the center... and plenty of room between the tables. Once seated I dug right in. The broad beans were excellent. Done right and full of flavor. The stewed tomatoes and okra, although cook correctly was a bit bland for my liking. The smoked chicken was excellent and I used a bit of the golden SC BBQ sauce on it...great...and homemade. The hot wings were the real deal meaty and moist with a nice kick. I finished the plate in about five minutes. Time for round two. On my second trip up, I put some collard greens, lima beans, a piece of fried chicken and a piece of fried fish on the fresh plate. As I sat down to eat, I put a bit of hot vinegar sauce on the collard greens and dug in. The collards were excellent and the homemade vinegar hot sauce gave it a bit of a kick and bite. The Lima beans were soft and loaded with flavor. I then moved on to the fried chicken, which was cooked correctly with the skin crispy and well battered and the meat moist on the inside. That said, it was bland. Given how well the beans were seasoned I was surprised. Same thing with the fish, but they had a real good house sauce for it which gave it a nice flavor and saved it, but overall both the fried chicken and the fried fish were bland. I then went up for a plate number three and realized I was not gonna be able to eat anymore mains, which was a shame since the pulled pork looked great... It will have to wait for the next time I come. I did, however leave a bit of room for dessert and I'm glad I did . The banana pudding was delicious with a full banana taste and 'Nilla wafers on top and bottom adding a bit of crunch. I only had enough room for one of the cobbler so I chose peach and it did not disappoint. Nice and warm with a sweet peach flavor and tasty crumbles. I wanted more but controlled myself. As I got up to leave, I placed five dollars on the table for the cleanup guy who was hustling and keeping the place neat and tidy. I then looked around and noticed this was a real local spot full of people from Myrtle Beach. You have families, elderly people, young people, construction workers and people from local businesses. For $15 it cannot be beat. Not only will I be back again but I plan on bringing some of my friends from up north who are going to love this place...plus I gotta try that pulled pork and Mac and cheese...if the fried chicken and fish have more seasoning, I'll up them to 5 stars.

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    Carolina Roadhouse

    Carolina Roadhouse

    4.1
    (1.7k reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    We loved it. The place was full when we were there, but it didn't feel packed…read more Food quality was excellent. We had ribs and a filet. Service quality also great, and prices were reasonable.

    First things first--the atmosphere was very kid-friendly, and from the moment we walked in, we were…read morewelcomed with smiles by the hostesses. They quickly seated our party of five, which was a great start to our visit. The service was okay. Nothing over the top, but not bad either. There were a few times our drinks got low, and we had to look around for our waitress, but it wasn't a huge deal. One thing I did notice was that the restaurant felt a little warm and humid inside, but with how busy it was, I can understand why. Now let's get to the best part--the food! My mom ate the crab cakes and cleaned her plate. She said they were so good she almost licked the plate clean! The kids had the chicken tenders and loved them. They were just a little overcooked, which is why we ended up taking some home, but they still enjoyed them. My wife ordered the HUGE grilled shrimp salad and finished every bite. She left happy, but she did mention she would have liked a few more shrimp, especially considering the price. As for me, I had the Catch of the Day, which was swordfish. Let me tell you--if you've never tried swordfish before, go to Carolina Roadhouse and order it! I had mine broiled, and it was cooked perfectly. It was tender, flavorful, and hands down one of the best fish dishes I've had. My only complaint? I wanted more! Overall, my little family had a great experience, and we'll definitely be back. Next time, I'll finally be trying the famous ribs that everyone keeps talking about. Thanks for a great meal, Carolina Roadhouse! From the Griggs Family

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    Carolina Roadhouse
    Carolina Roadhouse

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    Hi Pot

    Hi Pot

    4.4
    (62 reviews)
    14.5 mi
    $$$

    Growing up in a town called Palisades Park, NJ...I have been to more Korean restaurants than I can…read morecount. It is a part of me, and by far my one of favorite things to eat. My mom now lives in Myrtle Beach. I come here to see her often and she always tells me how much she misses the Korean restaurants back home. So I found this place and decided to give it a whirl with very low expectations. The price for starters blew me away- $25 a person AYCE hotpot and bbq is almost unheard of! I really didn't believe it until I physically saw the bill. I also like how they have all the raw meats/fish and veggies set up in a buffet like style for you to bring back to the table to cook for yourself. Each person at the table gets their own soup aka hotpot that they can put whatever they want into it-I got the mushroom one and it was just simply outstanding. For the Vegans and Vegetarians- so many options here for you all as well! Everything was so fresh and even when I was full- I couldn't stop eating. We all definitely ate more than $25's worth. The service was also fantastic, the waitress constantly kept coming to check on us to make sure our table was good. Everything was seasoned properly and very fresh with a ton of dipping sauces that would make anyone who goes there happy. I will however say, they need to step up on the side dishes- the kimchi could have been a better quality along with their cold radish and spicy cucumber side, maybe possibly add some type of salad bar. The actual bbq pit on the tables could also be a little bit bigger, I found it to be small and it made it hard to cook all the meats and veggies at the same time. But other than that hats off the owner for making such a fantastic inexpensive Korean restaurant in Myrtle Beach. This place is a win for sure!

    Food: The meat and seafood selection was really good! I loved the hot options as well…read more Service: The waitstaff was attentive and helpful Ambiance: The Resturant was kinda dim, but not too dark. It was clean and good size

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    Our first time at a Korean BBQ restaurant.
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