The Original Benjamin's Calabash Seafood, Seafood restaurant in Myrtle Beach, United States.
The Original Benjamin's Calabash Seafood is a seafood restaurant on North Kings Highway serving over 100 dishes prepared in the regional Calabash style. The menu features fried oysters, steamed shrimp, scallops, flounder, and crab cakes available in buffet format.
Opened in 1986, the restaurant introduced Calabash-style cooking to Myrtle Beach, a regional preparation method where seafood receives a light coating before frying. This approach became influential in shaping how the area serves and understands seafood dishes.
The name references a North Carolina fishing village known for this cooking style, a tradition the restaurant celebrates through its décor and menu approach. This regional connection shapes how diners experience the place and understand the seafood preparation methods.
The restaurant opens daily in the afternoon and stays open into the evening, making it accessible for different dining schedules. Ample parking near the entrance and the buffet format allow visitors to arrive without reservations and explore the menu at their own pace.
Handcrafted ship models line the walls, including a 18-foot scale replica of an ocean liner, created by a shipwright who filled the space with maritime pieces. These models transform the dining area into an unexpected gallery of naval craftsmanship.
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