Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant — Restaurant in North Myrtle Beach

Hark, fellow wayfarers and seekers of sustenance, lend me thine ears, for I must recount the most woeful tale of my recent sojourn to the Giant Crab Seafood Buffet. Verily, it was an experience so dreadful that it ought to be chronicled for the ages as a cautionary tale for all who might dare to venture there.

Upon our arrival, our spirits were high, for we had been lured by tales of bounteous feasts and the finest seafood in the realm. Alas, these tales were naught but illusions, for from the moment we crossed the threshold, a foul stench assailed our nostrils, more befitting a dragon’s lair than a hall of dining. The atmosphere was dim and dreary, with decorations that seemed relics of a bygone era, now neglected and forlorn.

The prices demanded by the keepers of this establishment were nigh extortionate, akin to the taxes imposed by the most avaricious of lords. We paid a king’s ransom, expecting a banquet fit for royalty, yet what we received was a travesty of culinary art. The seafood, which should have been the crowning jewel of this feast, was abominable. The shrimp, once noble and succulent, had been rendered rubbery and tasteless by overzealous cooking. The crab legs, which we had hoped would be tender and flavorful, were mushy and bereft of all savor. The oysters, which ought to have been cool and briny delights, were warm and slimy, causing us to question their freshness.

The non-seafood offerings fared no better. The fried chicken was as dry as the dust of a forgotten tomb, the pasta overcooked and drowned in insipid sauces, and the salad bar presented a meager selection of wilted greens and sorrowful vegetables. The desserts, which we had hoped might redeem the meal, were stale and unappetizing. Cakes crumbled like ancient parchment, cookies were hard as a knight’s shield, and the ice cream possessed a strange, icy texture as if it had been enchanted with a curse of eternal frost.

Service was a lamentable affair. Though the hall was scarcely populated, we were forced to wait an age before a serving wench deigned to acknowledge our presence. When she finally arrived, her demeanor was as cold and distant as a winter’s night. Our drinks took yet longer to arrive, and when they did, they were flat and watered down, offering no solace to our parched throats.

Cleanliness, too, was an issue of grave concern. The buffet tables were a disheveled mess, with spilled food and sauces befouling the surfaces. Many of the platters were near empty, and what little remained appeared to have been left out for hours, if not days. Plates and utensils bore the remnants of previous meals, and the floors were sticky and littered with refuse. Even the privies were in a deplorable state, with overflowing bins and a stench that would make a stable boy blanch.

In summary, the Giant Crab Seafood Buffet was a most grievous disappointment. For the exorbitant prices demanded, we received neither quality food nor service. Instead, we were left feeling cheated and dismayed, our expectations dashed upon the rocks like a ship in a storm. I beseech thee, good people, to heed my warning and seek thy repast elsewhere. For there are many other inns and taverns in the land that offer better fare, better service, and far greater value for thine hard-earned coin. Avoid the Giant Crab at all costs, lest ye suffer the...

I’m going to try and be as professional as I can about this, unlike 2 of the managers of this establishment. Westley was amazing! He was on point with everything! The food? HORRIBLE! I had some rubbery crab legs and I complained to one manager and she brought me back a “fix”. The “fix” was MORE rubbery crab legs! Everyone knows when you overcook any seafood it becomes rubbery. So my tab came to $117.and some change with just 2 people eating and my toddler getting a tea! I made another complaint that my meal was still rubbery and absolutely horrid and another manager (Jessica?!) turned around and had the audacity to blame my server for not checking back in with us when really the other manager (Amanda?) should’ve checked in and asked how we were doing. So I snapped back and told her I wanted my food discounted considering I had only had a single stuffed crab, stuffed scallop, about 10 shrimp and the sweet potatoes. And maybe 3-4 clusters of crab meat from my 8 I received! My husband had some fish, shrimp (which was overcooked as well) and a stuffed mushroom. As well as maybe 5 clusters of crab from his 8. The service was very unprofessional from management. I had my food discounted a whole $14. The wait staff however was appropriate and handled the situation well. I over heard a busser talking about wasting the paper placemats as well, saying she wanted to keep them on the table after use. Ew. I am disgusted and displeased and will never return here again until changes are made.

And it’s now 9:49 pm not even an hour after we left this place and both me and my...

I’m a little disappointed in my experience at the Giant Crab. I hadn’t been to Myrtle Beach in a long time and was looking forward to the all you can eat buffet. My server, Justin, was attentive and very friendly. But I quickly noticed how the majority of the staff do not smile. Like everybody is having a bad day or something. I think I figured out why…while my niece and I were taking our time eating, I spotted what looked like a manager/supervisor watching us. I think it was someone in management bc her shirt was green (different from the dark colored shirts of the serving staff). She stood back far enough, near the hibachi area, but she literally watched me for what seemed like the last 35 mins there. I had already paid for our food and we were just snacking on cookies for dessert. Description: caucasian, short & stout, glasses, blonde/grayish hair, green shirt. She even saw me looking back at her, and continued to stare. I wish I had went to the calabash restaurant next to the Giant Crab. I will never come back again.

As for food, yes they have lots of options, and it is constantly monitored (which is a good/sanitary thing). Definitely overpriced, crab legs just have regular butter—no seasoned garlic butter to dip it in. So that was pretty bland. You’re charged to take a to go cup with your drink and the “free” pic they promise you when you come in, is the size of your pinky toe, lol! The monitoring energy was a huge...