Calabash style seafood restaurants abound in the Carolinas. One great Calabash seafood buffet located just south of Myrtle Beach in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is Crabby Mike’s (290 Hwy 17 S. Surfside Beach, South Carolina). The restaurant is open daily at 4 pm which is earlier than many of the seafood buffets. The location is close to other area attractions including being 3 miles south of Myrtle Beach State Park, 6 miles north of Brookgreen Gardens, and just 1 mile north of Legends in Concert Live Tribute Show.

Crabby Mike’s All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

Crabby Mike’s is an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet offering a wide variety of choices (over 120 items on the buffet) including crab legs. The seafood comes carefully prepared in many ways to included broiled, steamed, fried, baked and boiled. Since there are many different offerings anyone can find something they enjoy eating.

Many of the items on the buffet are not seafood. These items include tasty fried chicken, slow roasted prime rib, baked spaghetti, spinach lasagna, ravioli, pizza, chicken Alfredo, baked honey ham, and a great variety of vegetables including potatoes, peas, carrots, sautéed mushrooms, sweet potato casserole and more.

The buffet also includes four types of soups: Baked Potato, Crabby Mike’s Crab soup, New England Clam Chowder, and Seafood Gumbo. The rich soups are a great addition to any meal at Crabby Mike’s.

Salad, fresh fruit, and a dessert bar are also included in the buffet. The salad bar has crispy greens, fresh vegetables, pasta, chicken, and tuna salads, along with cottage cheese, pickles and more. The fruit on the bar are seasonal items such as strawberries, melon, or oranges and the desserts vary from cobblers to cookies and soft serve ice cream.

What to Expect at Crabby Mike’s: Decor and Friendly Atmosphere

The restaurant provides a down home feel with huge fish hanging from the ceiling, boats, and dock side views. Many colors abound around the ceiling and on the walls depicting crabs, fish, and other sea life creating a fun atmosphere for the whole family.

The table staff was friendly and ready to help with any needs of the guest. Seating can accommodate large parties or small gatherings and provides adequate room for children to move around.

Comfortable clothing is a must when you visit Crabby Mike’s. Come prepared to enjoy delicious food, relaxing atmosphere and creative decor as you dine at Crabby Mike’s.

How to Save a Few Dollars

As with other buffets such as Capt George’s Seafood Buffet, Crabby Mike’s offers online coupons and coupons in the local savings books. The internet coupon can be printed in black and white and offers two or three dollars off each adult buffet for dinners arriving before 5 pm.

Crabby Mike’s is a nice seafood buffet to visit while in the Carolinas and would enhance any trip to the East Coast. Take your time and plan for a few hours of dining.

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