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Original Benjamin's Calabash

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#105 of 304 restaurants in Myrtle Beach
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4 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Aug 25, 2008

Plentiful options, including and besides seafood. My wife is a big crab leg eater, and she said the legs here were fine. My son and I dined on various other selections. Pace yourself and don't fill up on soda or bread. Check out Restaurant .com for a $25 gift certificate you can buy for $10. If you find a code... more

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4 of 5 stars
Martins Ferry, OH
Aug 22, 2008

When we got there the line was out the door, but surprisingly we were seated rather quickly. The price is a bit high, but they put coupons in several coupon books and we even recieved one when we went to the childrens museum. The buffet is probably the largest I have ever seen. It can get a bit crowded at... more

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4 of 5 stars
Baltimore, MD
Aug 19, 2008

Our group went to Benjamin's and thought it was a good place. The price is reasonable considering the all-you-can-eat crab legs. The buffet area was clean and well-organized. Our waiter was always quick to clear away dishes and refill drinks. Would recommend to anyone. more

Aug 16, 2008

It's a buffet ! Most buffets are not the best. The same with the Original Benjamins. We ate there years back, and had the same enjoyment. The wait was pretty long, but we ended up in a corner witha very attentive server. "We" included my 2 grown boys, and my 2 grandkids. While waiting, there are a variety of nautical... more

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4 of 5 stars
West Virginia
Jul 31, 2008

We originally started at the Giant Crab. The Giant Crab had an overall dirty feeling to it. We decided to leave and go next door to Benjamins. Benjamins was MUCH cleaner, and just overall nicer than the Giant Crab. The decorations and atmosphere were very nice. Yes it was ridiculously expensive, but we wanted to say we ate at a... more

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1 of 5 stars
Brooklyn
Jul 13, 2008

I can't believe that there are actually reviews that say this place has good food. Because of all the great reviews on TripAdvisor we went. We had 4 kids under 9 and 5 adults. Yes, the place is cool and there's lots for the kids to look at. And yes, because it's so huge we only had to wait 25... more

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1 of 5 stars
Wappingers Falls, NY
Jul 13, 2008

It was way over priced for the quality of the food. There were a few items that were OK but for the most part the food was terrible. The buffet area was so hot and crowded. It was not very clean with food on the floor and after people have picked through some of the food items it looked very... more

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1 of 5 stars
Lexington, NC
Jul 3, 2008

This place was the worst meal we had in Myrtle Beach! Crab legs were cold and soggy and you have to wait in line for some guy to give you a few on your plate. The set up of the buffet is just crazy, crowded and the food was just plain nasty. The desserts were dry and bland. The atmosphere... more

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1 of 5 stars
Lawrenceville, GA
Jun 26, 2008

Ok, if you are looking for the best seafood buffet in Myrtle Beach, keep looking...this is not the place. The only highlight of this restaurant was the pirate at the front door that greeted the kids with beads. That's it! Before you are even seated, they immediately ask if you have coupons and then they do this "preringing" of your... more

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2 of 5 stars
Morrisville, NC
Jun 17, 2008

Went to this restaurant based on reviews from other sites, oops! I really didn't enjoy it, but I am a little more picky than my husband and two stepsons. I liked most of the vegis, the fried chicken and the mac and cheese. My husband and sons enjoyed most everything they tried. But, the variety and quality is definitely not... more

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Original Benjamin's Calabash Address

9593 N. Kings Hwy, Restaurant Row, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Tel: 843 449 0821
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.