Captain Jack's Seafood Buffet
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Hours
Sun
3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mon
3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tue
3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wed
3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thu
3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fri
3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sat
3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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3.5
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CUISINES
American, Seafood
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Knowing there are many Myrtle Beach area seafood buffets, we certainly appreciate that you are considering Captain Jack's Seafood Buffet on Kings Highway in North Myrtle Beach. Captain Jack's Seafood Buffet does not claim to be a maritime museum, nor the world's largest seafood buffet. Those are claims we leave to others. We do promise to provide our guests with a generous, delicious meal that reflects a level of quality you would never expect at a seafood buffet. We are proud to have Jimmy Gilberto, a 30-year veteran of Myrtle Beach buffet restaurants, as our executive chef. We've coaxed him out of retirement along with his proven recipes and those fabulous desserts. Our dedicated staff, management and ownership welcome you with true southern hospitality. Collectively, we are committed to making your dining experience memorable and a highlight of your Myrtle Beach vacation. We hope to see you soon.
CUISINES
American, Seafood
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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3.5
862 reviews
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Very good
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Average
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Thomasville21 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
Ate here last week and overall the food was good, many good choices we liked. The crab legs were the easiest to break apart I think I have ever experienced. The only Issue I had was that there was a 18% fee added into the check and then the suggested tips start at 20%. I was not sure what the 18% fee was for and forgot to ask before we left. Overall again, food was good and the total bill was a little bit cheaper than other all you can eat crab places we have tried in the past. I would still like to know what the 18% fee covered?
Written June 25, 2024
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Jennifer B
Knoxville219 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
The fried food was pretty bland. The crab legs were really good. There is a good variety. The prime rib was very overcooked. Lots of desserts are available, and they bring bread when you sit down. There’s also a salad bar and raw bar. Our server was zero percent friendly. It’s not cheap, and I was hoping the food would be a little better, but it really wasn’t. I doubt we return.
Written September 16, 2024
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Janaya O
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
We arrived they had a wait but we were seated quickly. The waitress told us the buffet price was $44.99 a person however we asked if you could order from the menu and she said no, buffet only. The food was very fresh and hot with lots and lots to choose from. The option was there to use gloves however very few people used them and no staff encouraged it. We saw our waitress once to refill a drink and once to bring the check and remove plates which was frustrating but we will return again the food was great and we left completely stuffed. Highly recommend!
Written June 30, 2022
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Renee E
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • family
The service was non-existent, the food was barely edible, and they charged us an 18% service charge and taxed us on top of that. I asked what that was for and was told "it's the tip and South Carolina law, you want to see it?" Then there was a suggested tip at the bottom of the receipt? Excuse me? And finally, the waiter asked if we needed change from the $220 in cash we sent with the ticket. What? We will NEVER eat there again and will share our experience with everyone.
Written June 7, 2024
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Lesley
Dundas1 contribution
Sep 2023 • family
We went for dinner, the food was ok, definitely not worth what we paid. There were 4 of us our bill for 4 buffets and no drinks $236.77
They charged us a service charge of $32.39 plus tax on that. When we questioned it they were like it is what it is. There are much better places to eat, I would never go back or ever recommend this place. I have never written a bad review in my life, but here I can not let this go.
Written September 1, 2023
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rodrigoalonsop2017
Indianapolis1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
I don't do reviews, but this time is needed. The place is not a good place to go; too expensive for what they serve. And the main reason I'm doing the review is that the server is the same person picking up the plates same person, but I didn't see him changing his gloves when going in and out of the station place. Also, for a $45.00 buffet, I was expecting not to share the silverware with my wife; when I asked for my own, it took a while to get them.
Written July 5, 2023
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drumn4me
5 contributions
May 2024 • family
We checked the reviews before eating here, and actually asked customers who had already eaten here and were sitting outside. Our initial feeling was hesitancy, but we opted to try it anyway. There was so much food as expected, but the food was mediocre at best. Nothing we ate here knocked the ball out of the park--my wife and I were disappointed! I would have felt bad paying $25.00 a person for what we received, but it cost us twice that amount each person for food that lacked great flavor and yummiest! We won't recommend this place to anyone!
Written May 3, 2024
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San Antonio119 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
We were not told the price of the buffet until we were seated $49.95 each adult. There was nothing special about this place! The reason for such high prices was it’s tourists season. The price does not include drinks! I would think that tea would be available as a drink. The cold shrimp was partially raw, it had been frozen and was placed out for consumption was so mushy from siting in water it made me sick. I had less than 1 plate and I was sick.
I would not recommend this place- for the price Red Lobster would have been so much better.
Written July 21, 2022
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cmehend
Hendersonville232 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
First. I have to say that I don’t mind paying for great food and service, but if you are going to charge high prices and automatically add 16% gratuity to my bill, the I expect good food and service. I would gladly add more gratuity for great service. They start out by telling you that the buffet is 44.99 per person plus a service charge. They don’t tell you what the charge is. A lot of buffets in the area have crab legs, but you can opt to get the buffet without crab legs and it’s cheaper. ThAt’s not an option here. I don’t eat seafood myself, but I was with several family members who do. I can usually find enough to eat at a seafood buffet, but it wasn’t easy here. Most of the food was poor quality and cold. The lettuce was nearly empty on the salad bar. The dressings looked liked they’d been sitting for quite awhile in the bowls; I was afraid to eat them. I did have a slice of prime rib that tasted good, but that was about it. We had to ask our server to refill our drinks. A couple of other family member who do eat seafood had trouble finding anything they liked also.
Written August 12, 2022
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Jean B
King William12 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
I was looking for a buffet that served “all you can eat” crab legs. Captain Jack’s has good size crab legs and in two “flavors”…Old Bay and Cajun. Both were excellent! Also the melted butter was very good. Some places I have to ask for real butter.
My husband was glad that there were fried oysters on the buffet. Cocktail sauce was just right. Plenty of other great seafood choices were available.
We shared our experience with a couple we just met; they went the next night and loved it! He had to have gluten-free food and he said that was no problem.
Also, we found the desserts to be better and more varied than some other buffets. Last, but not least, we had the best waiter, Majit. He actually showed me how and where to break the crab legs so that the meat comes out easily. It worked! He was very efficient with a very engaging personality. For all these reasons, I enjoyed dining at Captain Jack’s. Wish there was one closer to where I live!
Written September 26, 2023
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Elina E
Matthews56 contributions
May 2023 • couples
Having gone to other seafood buffet locations at the same price, the food (while good) was not as varied as other locations. The staff is great and friendly. The Flan was incredible. Again - the pricing might be cost prohibitive for some families so be forewarned before going and bring a hearty appetite.
Written May 15, 2023
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Shawn T
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
Man people complaining about the price I have know clue where they eat @ but 45$ for an adult is deadly cheap. Thus is my guilty pleasure at the beach and I have NEVER had a manager table touch at a buffet! Dave spoke with every single table. The food was great it’s a buffet if you want five star experience buffet probably isn’t your bag! Everything was great and the dessert was like outstanding homemade cakes like mom made them.
Written July 11, 2023
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Elizabeth O
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
The food was not fresh. The fried shrimp was rubbery and no flavor. Everything tasted like frozen food that had been cooked with no seasoning and left under heat lamps for hours! We thought it was $35.00 per person and the price for two people was $103.00. Don’t waste your money, you will be very disappointed.
Written August 19, 2023
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Plainfield1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
The place is quite casual, not elegant at all, and charging $45 per adult!! The service is quite poor, and the crab legs are nothing special. Right here, there are other restaurants that are a thousand times better and cost half as much! I will never consider going back there again!
Written July 5, 2023
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Vassilios R
Hampton1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
Typically, my family and I go to the original Benjamin’s buffet; however, this year we decided to change it up. From our research, this was the best priced buffet we could find. So for the price, the food was good. Opinions were a little limited, but we’re good. We mainly chowed down on the scooped ice cream and crab legs. If you are looking for a great price for all you can eat crab legs and don’t want the best quality, this is the place to go. For the price, it was alright.
Written July 26, 2023
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