Quaint, family-owned seafood and burger restaurant with a charming "Mom and Pop" feel. After placing your order at the outside window, you can choose either indoor or outdoor seating, which adds to the relaxed coastal atmosphere. I ordered the senior oyster plate, which included a beverage. Before ordering, I asked about the size of the oysters because I was a little hesitant. The cashier kindly showed me an order that was ready to go to another table, which helped me decide. Even though oysters are currently out of season, they were absolutely delicious! I can hardly wait to visit the coast again, and I will definitely return to Bennett's for oysters! read more

Found the food unremarkable and overpriced Hot dogs were just an inexpensive brand that was pretty tasteless The slaw on the dog was fine, but nothing more than basic food served with fries Prices are probably average for tourist season places, but much higher than they should be based on the hot dogs/cheap buns Maybe their fried seafood options are better I'll go back again to try the seafood before I make a final decision read more

Love this little place! It's so good! They have the best hotdogs and hamburgers! The service is fast and friendly! Everyone there will greet you with a smiling face! The environment is nice! Also has outdoor seating for warmer days! They also don't use shared fryers with seafood so people with shellfish allergies like myself can eat anything fried! Which is amazing!! read more

Bennett's Grill and Cafe - Cinnamon sugar hushpuppies - Seafood Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

Simple & delicious. I've been here several times and have always enjoyed the food. The inside of the restaurant is small, but there is outdoor seating available as well. Self serve drinks. The burgers are seasoned well and taste fresh. The chicken tender basket is also a go-to - generous portion and tastes great! Another member of my party ordered oysters and was very pleased, said they were some of the best they had ever had read more

Bennett's Grill and Cafe - Chicken tender basket - Seafood Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

The burgers were to die for! They were cooked to perfection and the wait was quick. We ordered at the outside window and waited under the tiki umbrellas. Lots to choose from on the menu. read more

Excellent customer service and delicious food. Awesome southern hospitality. Strong community feel and connection. We got the shrimp special which included fries and delicious hush puppies, and more fried shrimp. All washed down with iced tea and Dr Pepper. Generous portions and we left no crumbs. Highly recommended, 2 enthusiastic thumbs up. We will be back! read more

I have been looking for decent Barbecue in the Myrtle Beach area for years now. The closest I had found to good barbecue was at Smithfield's in Shalotte, but it has zero smoke taste to it. On Wednesday night I tried the BBQ at Hoskin's in North Myrtle Beach, and I did not like it at all. There was a really bad taste to it. On Thursday I went to Bennett's and it was absolutely the best BBQ I have found in this area thus far. I will eat there again in the near future. read more

I like Bennett's, but I can't stand that they use Wonder Bread buns. They fall apart in your hands. They need to find a bakery that can make their buns and isn't cheap. As much as it costs, I can make my own burger at home for half the price on a good bun. read more

To walk in and see fresh hamburger patties on a grill just screams good food. To have fish so moist and light, scream freshness. They have great ice tea freshly made as well. The staff members are so nice and hard at work The staff delivers your food with a smile. Really a great location. This place hustles to keep the customers wait to a minimum. It's a small place with big flavor. The indoor seat is cozy and lots of outdoor seating. They even have a pick-up window. Job well done on this busy Valentine's Day. Food was delicious and hot. Thank You all !!! read more

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EXCELLENT! We both got the $13.00 Shrimp special. At least 1/2 pound of Calabash shrimp, hush puppies, fries, Cole slaw, honey butter, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and a soda. Tasty, well prepared food at a great price. The staff is friendly and efficient. Plenty of seating outside, but inside there are maybe only a dozen tables. read more

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Very good food, service and super nice people! If you haven't ate her, you definitely should!

To the couple that came to a seafood burger place, why did you order a garden salad? . Sorry, but you are out of place. Haha. Food was fast and delicious. A great dive burger shack. We enjoyed the daily special, which was a calabash burger, basically a devil style crab cake with shrimp coleslaw on a nice soft burger served with a side of fries and a drink. read more

Very yummy calabash shrimp! Great homemade slaw and cinnamon butter for the doughnut holes. read more

Bennett's Grill and Cafe - Calabash shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

You can tell it was a family-owned restaurant and I love it. Everybody was very attentive and friendly. The food was very tasty; everything is made to order and the price was right for the location. The cozy atmosphere made it feel like home, . Each dish was infused with a sense of love ,As I savored my meal, I couldn't help but appreciate the passion that went into every bite. I left feeling satisfied, eager to return and explore more of their delightful menu. read more

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Great lunch specials, all freshly made to order. Inside and outside dinning available. Really good burger, ordered ahead for pickup and all was ready when I arrived. read more

We ordered takeout from here by mistake. We thought it was a different place. But tried it anyway. The food was terrible. Grilled chicken was so dry I couldn't eat it. The slaw was tiny even when ordered as a side. The barbecue sandwich was mushy. Fries were very greasy. We will not make this mistake again. read more

This morning I saw a post about Bennett's, on Facebook, and the thing that caught my eye was the pictures of the food. It actually looked fresh. Unlike a lot of the restaurants here at the beach, their Seafood and burgers all look like they were locally sourced and very fresh. So we decided to take a road trip and head up to Calabash, North Carolina and give Bennett's a try. A little over an hour in traffic, and we arrived at this little gem that is tucked between stores on the main Highway through Calabash. There was a line waiting to order but it moved very quickly. I was very impressed with the activity in the little Kitchen, right behind the counter, where most of the meals were being prepared. Everybody seemed to know their job as they together worked at the grill, bringing out dishes, making french fries or bringing food to the tables that had been ordered by their customers. They have a wonderful menu and the best part is they have "senior platters" for those of us that are over 65. The senior platters include one or two pieces of fish, fried shrimp, crab cake, or deviled crab. It also includes a fountain drink, hush puppies with honey butter, incredible french fries, tartar sauce and Carolina style coleslaw. We both chose the fried flounder on the senior platter and settled in to table and waited for our number to be called. This is not fast food and each piece of fish isn't fried until it is ordered, so it comes to you piping hot. We only waited about 10 minutes and when our number was called and one of the ladies brought our lunch, in baskets, to us at the table. There is plenty of seating inside and there are tables outside, under an awning, or you could order from the window and eat in your car if you chose. We sat inside and watched the hustle bustle in the kitchen. The quality of the food is top notch. Everyone talks about Calabash fried fish and we have had it at several different restaurants here but this was, by far, the best fried flounder, french fries and even the coleslaw, that we have found anywhere here in the Myrtle Beach area. The folks that work at Bennett's make you feel like you're a regular. Even during the busiest part of the lunch rush they take time to smile and greet you warmly. We were both impressed with the speed of service, quality of the food and the atmosphere in this hustle bustle little restaurant. I will say that Joy told me that this was the best coleslaw she'd ever had. All this time I thought mine was the best, but this is truly excellent Carolina coleslaw with vinegar and sugar and it goes so well with their fish. We'll go back but the next time we'll try their onion rings and their incredible looking burgers and I have to have their fried shrimp. If you're looking for something different and you like to travel North from Myrtle Beach I highly recommend Bennett's Grill and Cafe. read more

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We were driving thru Calabash area on road trip and came across this location. They have lots of outdoor seating under shade which was good as wer had our small dog traveling with us. You place your order indoors at counter and staff brings it to you. Pour your own drink and acquire the proper plastic dining ware. We ordered a combination platter of Shrimp, Clams, and Flounder which came with tartar and cocktail sauce. The portions were enough for two at lunch time. Good parking on premises, nice staff, good value for money. read more

Bennett's Grill and Cafe - Outside seating - Seafood Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

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Typical small town burger joint nothing bad but nothing amazing. Bennett's bbq is far better than Smithfield's up the way in Shallotte and better than any bbq in the MB area. Their fried flounder isn't bad either it's actually better than a great deal of the fried fish options at other calabash seafood restaurants that float on tradition. My biggest complaint at current would be my preference for more option of sides for bbq and/or the fried fish beyond fried sides. read more

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Small cafe in a small town. Inside and outside seating. Plus a very busy To-Go window. First time visit. The good was very good! They have a senior shrimp lunch special. Yummy shrimp, fries, Cole slaw, hush puppies and onion rings. The flounder was also good. We were very pleasantly surprised. read more

Good food with fast service. Everything we had cheese burger, chicken sandwich, fried okra, fries and onion rings were delicious!!! Loved sitting outside with ceiling fans. We will be back. read more

Great place to eat. Burgers, hot dogs and BBQ. Great people. Try to eat there at least once a week. They play K-Love radio which is awesome. Love supporting great people. read more

Even on a cold windy February Saturday the place was full of tourists. It's clear Bennett's has pull and they've earned that reputation. There's an outside order window that had a line, but there's also some indoor dining space. We were lucky to find a space inside and placed our order. If I could do it again I'd go for the burgers and hotdogs. After ordering my shrimp burger I started seeing those dogs and burgers and immediately regretted my decision. Those things looked awesome. The shrimp burger was good. Basically griddle cooked shrimps on a white bun. For a side I ventured into the deviled crab. The heck is a deviled crab? See pictures. It was good! Certainly not filling, but team it up with fries and you're set. The fries were awesome. Crispy crunchy and full of fried flavor. read more

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My sister's friend recommended us visit Calabash while we were staying in Myrtle Beach for some fresh seafood. We ended up finding Bennett's Grill on Yelp and had to make a stop. We had two dogs in tow and there was plenty of outdoor seating. However, it was so chilly out (it was Christmas 2020) that we ventured inside (sans dogs) after placing our order at the outdoor order window. Everyone inside was super welcoming and friendly. We easily transitioned our order indoors and also redeemed our free cinnamon sugar hush puppies with Yelp check-in promo. They came right out of the fryer then coated in cinnamon sugar and omg you MUST try them. I ordered the Calabash Burger, which is essentially a crab cake sandwich topped with fried shrimp, cole slaw and tartar. For 9.95, I got the Calabash Burger special, so it also came with fries and a fountain drink. I also couldn't resist an order of fried oysters. Everything was super fresh and tasty! Our entire seafood lunch was $70 after tax for 5 people which I thought was a STEAL. I highly recommend Bennett's if you're visiting the Myrtle Beach or the Calabash area! read more

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Very greasy and severely over cooked onion rings were the first item unpacked in our carry out order bag. They were soggy and looked liked they had been refried for a second time . (Can't share what they tasted like since they went dirrectly into the trash b/c no one was was willing to try them.) Hamburger was "Meh" at best and tasted like it was baked and def not grilled. Chicken Fingers were extremely salty! Looked and tasted liked they were refried for a second time as well, Flounder sandwich consisted of a paper thin filet that was over fried and placed on a stale bun. The other fried items we ordered were just as terribly greasy and soggy. Wish there was something good to write about this establishment, but unfortunately they failed us so badly that we will never go back. read more

Great food, service, and so nice to be able to eat outside! Love Bennett's! Definitely recommend it!

Just good good, indoor and outdoor options, lots of seafood and not seafood options. Lunch menu, senior menu, kids menu, something for everyone!! The price is right and they're quick not to mention delicious!! read more

Nothing special here! Just another burger joint. The young lad trying to keep everyone happy is the headline here. Simple Ambiance both inside and outside. I want an experience if I'm going to spend $38 for lunch!! read more

The salad was really good and fresh! My husband had the double cheeseburger and he said it was one of the best he ever had a true cheeseburger in Paradise . My mother had the calabash burger. She said it reminded her of good original calabash seafood. We will definitely be back. The staff was really nice and super friendly. read more

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Every employee was so sweet. Prices are awesome. The food is even better. And what won me over if the Crab cake burger didn't already is the Christian music playing and the Christian wall decor. I absolutely love a business that isn't ashamed of the gospel! read more

Great little place, lots of different menu items to please everyone. All around good food! Friendly staff. Laid back atmosphere . Large portions of the seafood platters. Indoor and outdoor dining. Added this gem to our favorite list. read more

Bennett's Grill and Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Calabash, North Carolina

Amazing food and run specials. Can eat outside or inside. We love the food and they are friendly.

It is a thrill to come back to Calabash every couple of years and see this place become bigger and so well known. The prices are reasonable in comparison to most of the other places in Calabash, and the additions to the menu keep getting better. Full recommendation of the Crab Cake Burger. There are signs with Bible verses and Christian music playing the whole day, and they are a welcoming crew. Service is quick even when crowded. In other words, this place is awesome. read more

Terrible meal. Onion Rings were about burnt and you could not hardly chew them. Fries and Burgers were not good. Will not return. Annie was not very friendly. read more

The food was delicious. My hubs had the burger and fries. I had the clam strips and shrimp. The coleslaw was fresh and tasty! Service was friendly and fast. Looking forward to a return visit! read more

We stopped in at Bennett's Grill and ordered two garden salad's to go. Salad's were prepared with condiments (shredded lettuce) meant for hamburgers at the grill prep station - same with tomatoes. Egg on salad was green in the center and they were out of shredded cheese. Had enjoyed going here in the past. I guess 30 minutes before closing this is what you get. read more

If you are an atheist or offended by Christian beliefs you may find yourself a little uncomfortable at Bennetts. If you are a Christian or at least someone who is open to the peace, love, and tranquillity of the Holy Spirit you will feel like you have come home. The food is excellent, the service stellar, the prices reasonable. Stop in if you find yourself is Calabash. read more

Burgers and Seafood are outstanding. The service pleasant and fast. The ambiance makes the best use of tight quarters inside . There is outside dining weather permitting. The portions are plentiful. If you're looking for good ole' Calabash style seafood at a reasonable price, this is your place! read more

Food Amazing! Staff Friendly! Atmosphere is clean! A definite "do" if you are in the Calabash/Sunset/Ocean Isle area it is a fantastic place to feed your family for a good price and have really good food. Great outdoor seating and indoor options as well. I promise you won't regret eating here. Have I mentioned they are locally owned, are animal friendly and play Christian music!? (Bonus points for me!) enjoy. read more

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Yet another good meal. Brought my son up to eat at Bennett's during his visit. We both had their specials and we were not disappointed.