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    Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

    3.3 (521 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Buffets, Soup
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Pyro C.

    OK, it's not too often that we dined in a buffet like this. But where else are you going to find King, Dunginess, Blue, 2 types of Stone, and 3 types of Snow Crabs in an All You Can Eat setting? And on top of all that, Lobster tails were on the serving table as well. You may want to consider visiting on Wednesday due to having over 10 different types of Crabs being served. Besides the seafood, there's plenty of non- seafood items offered every night. Their pricing are high when compared to other buffet restaurants. But such price reflects the high end items like lobsters and King Crabs being all you can eat. You may want to avoid peak hours as it does get crowded then, and may have to wait. Staff were helpful and very attentive to our needs. This is certainly a place you want to try if you have a taste for different types of Crabs.

    1st plate of 4 crab and  lobster tail
    Loretta H.

    Welcome to a buffet done well. Saw a plane flying with a banner ad for Jimmy's. Wasn't sure what to expect after plane flyby, but everything was very good. This buffet on this night had 11 different crab options. One was labeled as from "Alaskan Deadliest Catch." Each night they offer crab, lobster and a slew of other options fried, baked or steamed. Multiple choices for dessert however, I partook of so many crabs, I just couldn't do dessert. Parking is spacious. Servers clear shell remnants very quickly. The restaurant is a cute seaside restaurant with all the nautical decor you could want. Fun place to have crab dinner.

    Yes!!!
    Lorie F.

    If one loves all things crab, Jimmy's is the place to be! The first thing one might think is that Jimmy's expensive. If one considers the cost of the various types of crab, the price of the buffet is more than reasonable in my opinion. More for us who appreciate the product & brand that Jimmy's pushes. The buffet had everything a seafood lover needs. No frills, fancy signage, or floral displays. Temperature and flavor of everything we tried was great! I tried the mussels, clams, Jonah Crabs, King Crabs, Jumbo Alaskan crab, Regular Alaskan Crabs, and my favorite were the Dungeness Crabs! They were sweet and juicy!!! I learned I wasn't a fan of Mahi(never tried before) & the stuffed mushrooms were way too salty. My friends and I loved Jimmy's because it's more homestyle vs commercialized. Can't beat southern hospitality at Jimmy's either! Everyone was so nice and hustled! Employees made sure our drinks were filled, dirty plates picked up, buckets emptied, and buffet area was clean. Bo was our server and he was so awesome. I hope to try Jimmy's again before the end of the season!!!

    Fred K.

    This truly is a seafood buffet. Never had so many different type of crab claws! From Alaskan snow crab legs, Norwegian crab legs, king crab, stone crab claws, dungeness crab legs, the best perfectly fried oysters, and they even had lobster claws. We ate a ton! I didn't touch any other items in buffet (filler foods) except for the fried oysters and one rib (it was fall of the bone goodness) and my little girl enjoyed the fries, Mac n cheese, and the soft serve ice cream machine for dessert. Lots of different fried shrimps too. The price is $55 per adult and kids 12 and under pay their age x 2. My five year old was charged $10. If kids do partake eating seafood their price is $49. Service was great. Always empty the trash buckets, cleared plates away, refills sodas and water.

    These were the "deadliest catch" From obx crabs.
    Melanie C.

    We drove 40 mins on a Wednesday. I did my research before and knew it was a $10 up charge (due to the surplus in crab legs choices and lobster) making it $65 a person. So the people who complain of the charge or surprise on Wednesday - should have looked up the place prior to visiting. The negative reviews based on the price, I believe is absurd. It's seafood and all you can eat! It's gonna be pricey and with good reason. Even at the up charged rate of $65 on Wednesday it was WELL worth it. My priority was crab legs. I tried all the crab leg varieties and liked the "deadliest catch" ones best, then the Alaskan crab. I had five tall plates full I definitely got my moneys worth. I also tried the clams, muscles and the clam chowder. All very good. We arrived 30 minutes after opening on "wild Wednesday" which I'm sure brings extra people due to the lobster and also there is a petting zoo which we did not see but didn't look for. But with that being said we were sat immediately and our server, Crew was awesome and emptied our buckets often and kept our drinks full. This is worth the drive it was the highlight of my beach trip I will come here again.

    Clay C.

    I am not the all you can eat crab leg person but I came here ready to see everything else they had to offer. I paid buffet price which is reasonable and ate shrimp, lobster, corn, potatoes, clams, muscles and soup. I did have a couple plates of crab legs. It was all great and we did the Yelp waitlist and though we arrived just 30 mins after opening it seemed the waitlist worked or we just got lucky and got right in. Either way it was great to be seated so fast. Our server checked in on us often and was great. I recommend this place for sure.

    Crab legs, hushpuppies, crawfish, and key lime pie!

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    Food was over cooked and over priced for what it is. Save yourself money and cook at home or go to Captain George's

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    Always great, an annual tradition for our group! Will definitely continue to visit each year!

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    Amazing food and service! We have been coming for years and the atmosphere makes things so enjoyable.

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    Good food and lots of it. While it was very crowded there was no tie ups at the buffet lines.

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    Always the best seafood buffet. Go on Wednesday for a great selection of crabs. Price for kids is fair. And food is always hot and fresh.

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    The very best seafood buffet on the beach !!! Friendly staff, fresh local seafood, everything is always delicious!!

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    Ask the Community - Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

    Will lobster be available every evening after you reopen on April 1, or will it only be available on Saturdays?

    Whole lobsters are available only on Saturday for an upcharge ($12.99 with the price of an adult buffet for 2024 season). Visit website for schedule of nightly lobster specials..i.e. tails and claws.

    The website show pictures of whole lobsters in the buffet, is this accurate or what is the limitation?

    It depends on the time. I think they have unlimited lobster tails earlier in the day, then it's one per person after that.

    How much is the Buffet and what are the hours? Thanks

    The buffet is still 34.99 + your drink.

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    Black Pelican

    Black Pelican

    3.6
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    0.5 mi
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    For the first time ever, we had some disappointments at Black Pelican. We have lunch or dinner…read moreduring most of our twice-per-year visits to the area. It has always been good, and we definitely won't let this deter us from returning. Ms T had her usual Shrimp basket lunch. The issue was that the shrimp were not cooked through. They were still translucent. We totally understand not wanting to overcook shrimp, but these were not quite done. On the bright side she commented on how good the slaw was. I have been on a kick to try barbecue at restaurants that are not barbecue joints per se, to see if I can find some hidden gems. For example, both Sam & Omie's and Wanchese Marina serve a good barbecue sandwich. Black Pelican, at least on this day, does not. I must say, the serving was huge. This was more than enough for two meals for me. The barbecue was dry and not well flavored. The texture and flavor was more like dried out beef that has been over-roasted. This is not something I would order again here. All that being said, I am leaving the rating for Black Pelican as it is because we have always had good meals here. I accept that it can't be 100% perfect every time and sooner or later we will run into something that is less than stellar. We will continue to return. I just know this not where I will have barbecue and we are sure the shrimp thing was just a one timer.

    Originally the Kittyhawk life-saving station, at one point it was a Western Union station from…read morewhich the Wright Brothers sent their initial telegram of powered flight. This was one of the few places that when we called around, didn't have a crazy long wait time so we ended up going here for dinner. The risotto was really good! The flavors were excellent and the seafood tasty. The portions were decent and I can see why it's one of their best selling dishes. I would totally get this again. The woodfired pizza was good but nothing to rave about. I got the Aloha one with pineapples, chicken, scallions and a white sauce. We got the bruschetta as an appetizer and that was really good - it also came out pretty fast. The rest of the food took a while to come out. The service was also not very fast. I might recommend this place from an ambience and historical perspective and maybe the food, but definitely not the service.

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    Gin Julep with Mint cocktail is awesome !
    Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse

    Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse

    4.1
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    After trying a place down the street with a 1 1/2 hour wait, we ended up at Miller's Seafood and…read moreSteakhouse in Kill Devil Hills and could not have been happier! We were seated right away and the service from start to finish was absolutely wonderful -- friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Our daughter absolutely loved the popcorn shrimp, and the hush puppy basket was a huge hit at the table. They have a slightly sweet twist to them that made them completely delicious and impossible to stop eating! The mashed garlic red potatoes were the perfect accompaniment to the perfectly cooked filets we ordered. We even took dessert to go and wow -- the Reese's cheesecake and key lime pie were sooo good and absolutely yummy! The perfect ending to an amazing meal. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and comforting. This ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip and we'll definitely be back next time we're in the Outer Banks!

    Our family thoroughly enjoyed Miller's. The wait was reasonable, and the food came out hot and…read moretasty. I had the blackened snapper topped with crab meat and hollandaise sauce, a baked potato, and fresh salad with thousand island dressing. All was delicious. The waiter was efficient and pleasant. We've added this restaurant to one of our favorites in the area.

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    Full bar at Miller's Seafood & Steak House in Kill Devil Hills near Nags Head.
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    Grilled filet mignon topped with steamed asparagus and creamy hollandaise sauce, served with a foil-wrapped baked potato on a...
    Colorful rainbow sushi rolls filled with crab, avocado, and cream cheese, topped with fresh slices of salmon, tuna, and avoca...

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    Colorful rainbow sushi rolls filled with crab, avocado, and cream cheese, topped with fresh slices of salmon, tuna, and avoca...

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