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Reviewed December 29, 2023 via mobile

The food was very good. Prime rib, catfish, crab legs galore, and many other selections. The service was excellent and very friendly. I loved the themed decor. It was pricy, but worth it for what you could get. I highly recommend.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded December 30, 2023

Yer recommendation is a golden punctuation at the end of a fine year! Thankee Strokerace, and may the fair winds of fortune blow ever at yer back.

Reviewed November 30, 2023

This place is expensive. The food is so so. Service is OK. We were excited to go here but it was a big let down. Yes there is a sailing ship for the food but that was it. We left full but it was not...worth the price we paid.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded December 1, 2023

Safe travels, and thank you for visiting.

Reviewed October 20, 2023 via mobile

Daughter recommended this rest and it was Fantastic! Food was delicious and the service was awesome. We loved the atmosphere and attention to detail from the pools with the surprise and the servers dress.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded October 21, 2023

Yer kind comments put a spring in our steps and a song in our hearts! Thankee mate.

Reviewed October 6, 2023 via mobile

We ate supper here last night and the food was really good. Although there were very few cars in the parking lot and it's competitor up the road we really enjoyed our meal and service. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 was...because the waitress came by three times before she acknowledged my empty drink glass. Also wish there had been ice creamMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded October 7, 2023

Thank you for visiting, and safe travels.

Reviewed September 30, 2023 via mobile

Uncomfortable atmosphere. Chairs were small, too close to other tables and to the buffet. Decorations were ok. All of the food tasted like they used the same seasonings. Unfortunately I did not like the seasoning at all, so I was limited as to my choices....The prime rib was dry and tasted like it had been setting out for a couple of days, had a spoiled taste to it. Very limited on non seafood offerings. The desserts tasted like they were all frozen prepackaged and set out to thaw. The server never stopped by to offer drink refills (3 of us had finished our drinks less than halfway through our meal). The only nice thing was the mermaid, which my granddaughters really enjoyed. There are much better buffets that are the same price (if not less) that give you more food choices.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded October 5, 2023
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Reviewed September 15, 2023 via mobile

Joined the Captain and mates at the pirates table🏴‍☠️ And very pleased we did. The mate assign to our table was checking on us continually the food was awesome , and such a variety to choose from. My granddaughter saw the mermaid and said “it...was the best day of her life!!!” This will be on the top of our list every time we visit the coast. Thanks pirates table for an awesome Adventure!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded September 17, 2023

Thankee fer bringin’ yer lovely family aboard! Yer kind comments put a spring in our steps and a song in our hearts!

Reviewed August 13, 2023

Amazing Place! Excellent food! Great service. The mermaid was awesome for kids! Decoration is really awesome!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded August 14, 2023

Thankee fer bringin yer lovely family aboard! May the winds of fate forever guide ye to safe ports.

Reviewed August 13, 2023 via mobile

I’ve eatin at all of the crab leg places in the area and this one is not that great mermaids are cool. Crab legs are decent but all of the other food on the buffet isn’t as hat great.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded August 14, 2023

Amber, thank you for dining with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our crab legs and mermaids, but would appreciate if you could be more specific about the rest of the comments that you made about the food. We have 100s of...More

Reviewed July 29, 2023 via mobile

Don't pass this up! Good is awesome! From crablegs, all you can eat, to prime rib, everything is cooked to perfection! I have a very picky eater who refuses to eat seafood. There was enough variety that he enjoyed it. From chicken nuggets, country fries,...and stuffed shells, he was happy. What made this experience even better was the friendly service. From the moment we walked in, they were extremely kind and helpful. Also, did I mention the mermaid? My little girl was thrilled. This is our second time eating there. It's now a family tradition.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded August 1, 2023

Yer kind and heartfelt comments are like a stiff breeze on a sultry day. Thankee!

Reviewed July 24, 2023 via mobile

Great food and great staff. We were seated right away. Unfortunately i can’t remember our waitress (or as they referred to themselves, Pirates 🏴‍☠️) name but she was very helpful going over the specials of the night , which included taking home a pirates mug....It came to about $50 a person but it’s worth it to try it once if you’re a seafood lover. Everything I had tasted delicious.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded July 25, 2023

We will pass along yer kind compliments to the crew! Yer a kind mate, and it’s an honor to serve ye.

Reviewed July 21, 2023 via mobile

We have never been a huge fan of buffet dinners, but . . . WOW. What a selection! Plenty of variety. Primarily seafood, but also chicken options, and prime rib. Wait staff dresses the part. Add to that live mermaids! Super service. Our waiter took...away our used plates promptly, and very attentive to our drink levels. As people left a crew of 3-4 swept in to clean the table & floor completely. Very clean. The crab legs were constantly being replenished (as was every item). I had 2nds on crab legs, and 3rds, and . . . I think 9ths!!!. This buffet far exceeded our expectations. Two thumbs up!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded July 25, 2023

Huzzah fer exceeding expectations! Thankee Michael. Fair winds and following seas!

Reviewed July 19, 2023

Great spot for casual seafood. The wait was only about 20-25 minutes compared to 1.5 hours for other similar establishments. The crab legs were fresh and replenished frequently. We will be back!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded July 25, 2023

Aye, we have 500 seats and a full and eager staff ready to serve! Thankee fer climbin aboard mate.

Reviewed July 14, 2023

The food was wonderful, there are enough choices that my grandchildren that don't like seafood were happy with everything on the buffet. The outstanding service we got from Duchon and Anastasia made our visit one worth coming back for. The service was impeccable. You have...some real winners when it comes to your staff.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded July 16, 2023

We could not agree more about our staff. They arrrrrrrrrrrre indeed friendly and professional, and consider ourselves lucky to work with them. Fair sailin to ya mate!

Reviewed June 29, 2023

Great crab legs and they were never empty on the buffet! Nice experience for kids too as they have mermaids inside the entrance.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded July 1, 2023

Yer kind words are like a stiff breeze on a sultry day. Thankee!

Reviewed June 29, 2023

Best crab legs in town! Came here with the whole family and we loved eating here! Fresh crab legs every 5 mins

Date of visit: June 2023
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Jack Pirate, Marketing at Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet, responded to this reviewResponded July 1, 2023

We do pride ourselves on keeping those crab legs available! Thankee mate!

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Pirate's Table Calabash Seafood Buffet is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4