CAPTAIN GEORGE MYRTLE FULL

His magnificent 30 ft replica of the Queen Elizabeth II greets all guests as they enter Original Benjamins.

CAPTAIN GEORGE MYRTLE FULL

Original Benjamin’s isn’t just a restaurant though, it’s an experience! This landmark, its lighthouse on the top framed by the beautiful coastal sky, houses one of the largest model ship collections in the world with dozens of displays full of the breathtaking work all done by their master ship builder Jimmy Frost. The buffet includes delights from the land and the sea as well as their signature crab leg station, an incredible array of calabash style options, a carving station, a pasta station where you can watch your dish be created by a chef, and an in house bakery that offers over 25 delicious desserts and renowned from scratch hushpuppies. Not only is Original Benjamin’s one of the first buffets in the area as well as rated one of the best, it’s also the largest with over 170 items available. This true landmark has been the “original” calabash seafood buffet that has made its way into patron’s hearts and stomachs for over 30 years, opening in 1986. The first standout that one has to mention when the topic of seafood buffets comes up is Original Benjamin’s Seafood Buffet on Restaurant Row right on North Kings Highway. But with so many choices of restaurants, especially the beloved seafood buffet, how does one decide where to take the family for a special night out? That’s where we’re here to help – want a local’s opinion? Here are three of the best seafood buffets in North Myrtle Beach! Located on Restaurant Row, the Giant Crab offers meal as tasty as its decor is outlandish.North Myrtle Beach is a delightful coastal town that provides tourists and locals alike with many, many incredible experiences, though no one can deny that the things it may be best known for are the beach, the golfing, and the seafood. It has a raw bar, a carving station featuring prime rib, and a hibachi grill, in addition to the obvious seafood favorites, like crab legs, shrimp, scallops and mahi-mahi on its 170-item buffet. It has a cartoonish sounding name and logo, but don’t overlook the Giant Crab. Located at the entrance to Barefoot Resort, Preston’s offers a buffet that includes everything from crab legs to baby back ribs and prime rib. Though Crabby Mike’s doesn’t take itself to seriously, there is no indifference in the kitchen – the food is very good. Crabby Mike’sįrom the lighthouse on the building’s exterior to the Crabmobile – a black van with a giant crab on top – Crabby Mike’s is a good-time buffet. And by the way, Captain George’s is minutes away from Mrytlewood Golf Club. In addition to excellent food, Captain George’s offers the added benefit of being located directly across from the PGA TOUR Superstore on 29th Avenue and it has the area’s largest dining room. Though it lacks the longevity of the Original Benjamin’s, Captain George’s is unquestionably among the area’s best. fried) along with crab legs, shrimp and a full buffet of Southern cuisine. Located on restaurant row, Benjamin’s serves Calabash style seafood (i.e. A nautical theme complements excellent food. Myrtle Beach’s first standout seafood buffet remains its best and largest (170 items). The Grand Strand is chock full of seafood buffets, but before you spend your hard-earned money and dip your first crab leg into a cup of melted butter, check out one man’s list of the area’s five best:

It’s a dream come true for many of Myrtle Beach’s land-locked golf visitors.

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