Jaimie was a FANTASTIC server today., friendly and very attentive. My daughter and I once again…read morewent for our yearly mother-daughter lobster fest, and once again Jimmy's SF Buffet was absolutely awesome Every year JSF Buffet is the highlight of our summer vacation in the OBX, thoroughly enjoying the lobster, crabs, calamari, plus so much more! I think they reduced the number of tables a bit , which is much appreciated as it's been difficult to just pass by tables in the past. This also helped to improve our overall experience even more. We're already looking forward to coming back next year for sure

Way way too many tables. Very hard to get back and forth to the buffet. Tables even in the lobby…read more Lots of crab choices but most were not hot. Fairly nice staff. Men's bathroom is 1 sink, 1 urinal and 1 stall. No way is this enough to even just wash hands.

Food is the same as years ago, nothing has changed. The service is the same, ambience is like an…read moreold black and white movie and the restroom is always dirty.

2/5 I stopped by…read moreCrazy Buffet recently and left feeling pretty disappointed. The food was okay, not great, not terrible, just average buffet food. What really stood out to me was the condition of the table. The condiment tray was rusty, which honestly wasn't something I expected to see in a restaurant and made me question the overall cleanliness. The service didn't help either. Our server wasn't very friendly and seemed uninterested, which made the experience feel less welcoming. I don't mind a simple buffet if the food is decent and the place feels clean, but between the rusty condiment tray and the lackluster service, it wasn't an enjoyable visit. The food alone wasn't enough to make up for those issues. Overall, I'd rate it 2/5 stars.

This was one of the best seafood bars we have ever been to. The bar was well presented and…read moreextremely tasty. Because I am not a big eater I ordered a quesadilla off of the menu that I wound up throwing away because they put jalapeño pepper in it. It was nasty

One of the best buffet experiences I've had in a while. From the get go the service was very…read moreattentive and friendly, with frequent checks on the table and accompanied by refills. The interior of the restaurant really followed the theme of an antique ship. Everything was clean, from the table to the bathroom. With regard to the food itself, it exceeded expectations. Almost all the food we tried was cooked to perfection, particularly the salmon and steamed crab. The cheesecake was also considerably better than what would be expected for a buffet. Would definitely try this place again!

Went here the following year in 2024 and unfortunately, the food quality seems to have gone down a…read morelot. First, their prices increased dramatically to about $60 per person which just isn't worth it, no matter how many crab legs you get. They changed the ordering system so now the crab legs are to-order from your waiter in buckets which isn't bad because it makes sure people get enough. The food was more cold this year and less tasty overall. Just seemed not worth it for the price. Our family did not return this summer 2025 due to the bad experience in 2024. Would not recommend anymore.

this place is very bad. In my 20+yrs with my wife we have never had a huge complaint anywhere we…read morehave Been in OBX. This place wow! had a reservation for 7:00 got seated at 8 they close at 9. buffet never had anything fresh out out while there. got 1.5 buckets of crab legs before they ran out. Ran out of the beverages myself wife and kids where drinking and then bright the bill for $250. trust me save your $ go someplace else and have an enjoyable meal. Not here. We should have known when we waked in and the door was so sprung had to kick it to open and half the sign was missing off the building! just wow. Not a complainer by far but I'd advise staying away!

The food selection is pretty good, it always is fresh and pretty tasty. The hibachi grill is my…read morefavorite, they cook your food however you want, I have a plate of shrimp lo mein with a bunch of veggies really delicious

While visiting my relatives in this area for the holidays I just so happened to run into the…read moreChinese buffet spot. The food was so good I had the mushrooms, string beans, chicken and broccoli, for the first time I tried a crawfish it was really good. Lord I'm so fullI couldn't even try the hibachi but it looked to be good they had a line. Lots of people were carrying the food out. Yes u can dine in or carry out. Prices are responsible for the selection. Yes I would recommend this place.

The food and atmosphere were on point-- lots of choices for the whole family. The staff was…read morefriendly, restaurant was clean, price was great!

The food was amazing!! They had a variety of foods and all fresh as well as seafood on point!…read moreService was amazing as well as soon as I finished my food someone swung by to pick up my empty plates. Each of the employees here really looked out for myself as well as their customers. Very polite and friendly! The atmosphere here was calm and soothing. The employees were also patient. Highly recommend if u want to take your family here to eat!

Been here several times and never had a bad experience or meal!! Their chef rolls and hibachi are…read moremy favorites.

Stopped on way home from vacation. They were really nice and restroom was clean. I had high hopes…read morefor the food - it was okay but was under-seasoned. At the very least, it was healthy and much better than grabbing greasy burgers!

Mannnn this food didn't miss! I got the snow crab, shrimp, and lobster combination bag and…read moreeverything was spectacular! Red potato just melted in my mouth! Snow crab was cooked to perfection and slides out the shell with ease! Customer service 10/10 and I will be back next time I'm in town!

I rarely write reviews, but after spending over $250 celebrating my friend's daughter's 16th…read morebirthday at Shaking Crab, I felt compelled to share our experience. From the moment we arrived, the hostess, Milk, was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. She made us feel valued from the start, and throughout the evening she continued to provide excellent service to every table she assisted. She truly deserves recognition and a promotion. Unfortunately, our assigned server provided one of the worst dining experiences I've had. After taking our food and drink order, she returned only with our drinks and then disappeared for 15-20 minutes without checking on us. My friend's daughter's entrée arrived before our appetizers, and our appetizer--fried hard chicken wings--didn't arrive until about 20 minutes later. When we asked about the delay, the server said it was because we requested the wings to be fried hard. She then made a comment about "Black people in the kitchen cooking." Whether she intended it as a joke or not, the comment was unprofessional and made us uncomfortable. Because of the poor service and attitude, we asked if another server could assist us. While Milk continued to be wonderful, another employee with purple-blue hair was also very rude when we asked for assistance. Her attitude was dismissive and unpleasant. Later in the evening, around 11 p.m., I asked a staff member near the kitchen if they had lids for our seafood buckets. She responded "No" with an attitude. I then asked if they had to-go cups, and she said they did but claimed she was off duty. Less than 30 seconds later, she went behind the bar and began making and serving drinks, which made her response even more confusing. Shortly afterward, she began arguing with my friend at our table for no apparent reason. At that point, we asked Milk to get the manager. The manager came over, sat down with us, listened to our concerns, and apologized. He explained that he was actually off that day but had come in to help support the restaurant. We appreciated that he took the time to hear us out and said he would address the issues with his staff. The food itself was good, but good food cannot make up for poor customer service and disrespectful attitudes. We wanted this to be a memorable celebration for my friend's daughter, not an evening spent dealing with rude employees. Customer service is just as important as the food. Sadly, because of the experience we had, we will not be returning. I hope management invests in better customer service training because employees like Milk show what great hospitality should look like, while others left a very negative impression.