Capt. Bennett's Calabash Seafood in Myrtle Beach, SC
Capt. Bennett's Calabash Seafood, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a large, 80-item buffet restaurant located one block from the Atlantic Ocean. The word "Calabash" in the restaurant's title has a two-fold reference. The original reference to the town of Calabash, North Carolina (Myrtle Beach is located on the other side of the state line from this city), is to the gourds which grow in the region. More importantly to Capt. Bennett's is the Calabash style of cooking seafood, which features a distinctive frying style. There are many Calabash restaurants in the area, especially in Myrtle Beach. As Calabash is a style of frying seafood, don't be shocked by the amount of fried seafood on the huge buffet, as many on-line reviewers seem to be. It is the staple of this restaurant. For a reasonable price for the size and variety, the buffet features seafood, steaks, crab, chicken, salad, vegetables, and dessert. The restaurant offers take-out by the pound for its crab legs. Capt. Bennett's Calabash Seafood offers several stages of discounts for children ordering off its buffet, including free buffets for children younger than three years old. There is also a full menu available for those not interested in the buffet. The restaurant is known for its ability to handle large groups, especially tour buses. Capt. Bennett's Calabash Seafood's main location is at 2900 N. King's Highway (U.S. 17), two blocks north of Myrtle Square mall at 29th Avenue North. There are two other Capt. Bennett's Calabash Seafood located in Myrtle Beach, as well. For more information on the main location, call 1-843-449-7865.
