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Original Benjamin's Calabash

9593 N. Kings Hwy, Restaurant Row, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843 449 0821
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Ranked #135 of 489 restaurants in Myrtle Beach
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Buffet, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Buffet, Late Night, Dessert
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Atlanta, Georgia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

The food was very good and the options were plentiful. There was so much to choose from, but each option was tasty! A great place for a good meal.

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See 5 more reviews by JNev1914 for Myrtle Beach
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21 reviews 21 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Great restaurant! One of my favorites. It's on the pricey side but worth it if you've got the money to spare. Huge buffet with all different kinds of seafood and more. The atmosphere is awesome and the service is phenomenal.

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See 11 more reviews by Jackie7673 for Myrtle Beach
Fayetteville, North Carolina
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24 reviews 24 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

After passing this particuliar buffet several years while we commuted up and down Kings Road, we finally decided to stop. We received a coupon for $3 off from folks at "Broadway at the Beach". As you walk up to the restaurant which looks like a pier and gang way to a ship, you are met by a crusty old pirate.... More

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See 2 more reviews by ramrod7 for Myrtle Beach
nc
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

With coupon it is cheaper than some of the seafood buffets. Crab legs were soggy. Nothing special but was OK for lots of seafood variety.

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See 3 more reviews by ontheedge66 for Myrtle Beach
Kentucky
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55 reviews 55 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

If you are looking for good seafood, and want to try different varieties ,then this is a good place. I'm not much on buffet, but love crab legs, and oysters, so the value is in the seafood. Desserts were mediocre at best. A bit pricey, but anytime you eat crab legs, they cost more. But they had great seafood selection.... More

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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013 via mobile

Honestly, this was one of the best of seafood places I've ever been. This was my first visit. I will have to go back two more times to see if I can sample the rest of all the foods there. Don't worry about the price, its all you can eat. A few other restaurants use very similar names. This one... More

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Atlanta
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24 reviews 24 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

My family and I love this place. Every seafood item you can dream of and more in one place. We visit here every time we go to Myrtle Beach.

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Montreal
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Variety of food (seafood, meats, veggies) was OK, but QUALITY was poor. Some of the dishes did not seem fresh and seemed re-heated. Forget about the dessert table! I only had a slice of melon (the ONLY fruit available). The ice cream (soft) machine was out of order. I will not go back.

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See 2 more reviews by Ehecatl Q for Myrtle Beach
Murfreesboro, North Carolina
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13 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

the service has been top shelf and the food is off the hook no matter what you like from seafood to veggies and the homemade dessert bar will keep bringing you back

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Columbus, Georgia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

I was a bit leary of the all you can eat concept because there are soooo many all over Myrtle Beach, My friend convinced me to try this place and I have to say it was great! Their hush puppies are to DIE for! They taste like cake! I couldnt live in this area because I would be fatter than... More

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