One of the best buffet experiences I've had in a while. From the get go the service was very attentive and friendly, with frequent checks on the table and accompanied by refills. The interior of the restaurant really followed the theme of an antique ship. Everything was clean, from the table to the bathroom. With regard to the food itself, it exceeded expectations. Almost all the food we tried was cooked to perfection, particularly the salmon and steamed crab. The cheesecake was also considerably better than what would be expected for a buffet. Would definitely try this place again! read more

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I am not sure why anyone would buy seafood anywhere that wasn't a buffet. The waiter was nice and let us know where to go to get started; he also kept our table clear. It was a bit dark inside but overall fine. This was not the buffet we wanted but the one that was open. The food options were good, I was able to get my fill of crab which is what I wanted and she enjoyed her clams. read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Snow crab cluster and she crab soup - Seafood Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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We had Thadius as a waiter and he was very rude. He was pushy about two of my friends not getting the buffet, and once they continuously told him no buffet, he would roll his eyes and walk away. He continued to have a bad attitude the entire time. We tipped low (I thought it was fair) due to his terrible attitude, and also the fact that this is a buffet style restaurant and the waiter didn't have to do much. He THEN walked up to us as we were leaving and questioned why we tipped him that. I told him at first the service was fine and he scoffed and walked away. He made a snarky comment so i walked back up and told him he was rude and disrespectful, he threw napkins at my friend and we didn't like his attitude. and then he was like "i did not" and i was like if ur gonna ask at least be receptive of it. read more

If you like crab and have a few extra bucks, this is the place for you , I had at least 6 clusters , the other food looked good but I did not try. read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Crab and peel and eat shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Went in early and we were able to be seated immediately. For $50 a person the seafood was excellent. Definitely one of the best all you can eat crab leg deals in the area. Crabs were cooked perfect. The non-seafood options were okay, nothing to write home about. Service was quick and friendly. Will be back. read more

The OBX location is by far the best in the Capt. George fleet. If you are looking for a bountiful treasure of unlimited seafood then Capt. Georges is the place to get it. Food: Not enough room in the box to list all the good stuff. Seafood is not the only thing they serve so if a member of your crew is a landlubber the captain also has chicken and beef dishes, as well as a sloop sized salad bar. The staff keeps the crab legs hot and plentiful. Additionally the captain has a full bar so if you are in need of some grog to washdown the Norfolk Special, crab legs, broiled salmon, or oyst-ahs Rockafell-ah, your whistle can stay wet. Ambiance: This is the cleanest and nicest of the Capt. Georges I have been to. It has an upscale nautical decor and the staff is on top of thier game. our drinks were topped off, rubbish bin changed, and plates cleared quickly. Get there early before the line gets too long. read more

We had an awesome dinner here! Crab legs were giant and delicious, the crawfish was great, and the shrimp were huge. Additionally, our server was very kind and attentive. Everything was very clean and staff refilled everything very quickly. It seems like a great place for family's as each table has a little television playing kid shows. We enjoyed everything. My only complaint is the napkin situation. The owner placed a limit on the amount of napkins each table can get which is so frustrating considering eating crab legs (and honestly any seafood) is very messy. I definitely think they should reevaluate that rule! Other than that - definitely recommend. read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Buffet - Seafood Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Solid seafood buffet option for unlimited crab legs. We were surprised to get seated right away on a weekend night. We got seated close to the buffet, which was great. It was frat formal season, but those groups had their own space in a back room. Service was friendly in spite of some of the customers being (likely) difficult for the servers to work with. True mixed bag in terms of clientele and Karen/Karino(male Karen) vibes. But, the servers were working hard and a dirty plate never sat for longer than a minute. The buffet was stocked with a steady stream of steamed crab legs. The crab legs were warm and fully cooked, perhaps slightly overcooked. I also got the clams and mussels that were in that serving area. They tasted fresh and were good. One of the highlights (in addition to ) was the stuffed mushrooms. The stuffed clams were also fantastic. On my would avoid list is the clam chowder (used canned potatoes, it seems), and the Mac and cheese (bright orange and boring). Grab a cheddar bay biscuit instead if you're going to take a carb break. Overall, I felt good about this spot for the price! read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Snow Crab Legs - Seafood Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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On a busy night, me and my family were offered the option to be immediately sat at the bar where there was full service. We took that offer and the bartender was very attentive with any refills on drinks and making sure our buckets with shells were emptied as soon as they were close to being full. As for the food, there was constantly fresh steamed crab legs being put out. Although there were lines that formed by the crab legs, it moved quickly. I also tried a few other seafood options such as the crawfish and the cajun crab legs, but they were a bit overcooked. The highlight was definitely the perfectly cooked crab legs. The staff were also around to make sure the area where the food was kept, was consistently clean and swapped out any items that were running low to restock. There was a large variety of dessert options as well ranging from cookies to cakes to pudding and much more. With the amount of people at the restaurant and all that was happening, it surprisingly did not feel chaotic or overwhelming. I would recommend coming to this place during your vacation if you enjoy crab legs! read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Snow Crab Legs and Crawfish - Seafood Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Ayce snow crabs for $50 is a great deal. They are decent sized and frequently replenished. Not much else here worth eating so if you don't love snow crabs, then skip it. read more

If you love crab legs, this is the place. If you love seafood, this is the place. What really makes this place great is that there is a buffet option, and oh what buffet they have. They have such a huge selection of food. They do have options other than seafood, so if there is someone in your party that doesn't eat seafood, there are some options for them. Oh, and there is even a salad bar! Let's get back to the crab legs though. So many buffets with crab legs are either out of crab legs or the legs are overcooked. Not here. I'm not sure how they do it, but they are always fresh and hot without being overcooked. Keep in mind that they also have a large desert bar as well. The price is high, but if you really love crab legs, you will get your money's worth. Also the waiter that took care of us was always very quick to take away the plates and ensure our drinks were refilled. Excellent! read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Entrance - Seafood Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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The price has gotten crazy out of a control, especially for kids. It's $50 per person in 2024 and as others have mentioned, they ask for a 20-25% tip on the receipt. It's a bit much since the servers only bring you your drinks and if you're lucky they take away the empty plates. But at that price point, a family of four paying $200 and then another $50 for a tip??? Nah, I don't think so. I no longer bring my kids here because of the price. I brought my 13 year old daughter and she literally ate a plate of rice and green beans and it was $50. I begged my server for the 12 and under price but she wouldn't budge. I felt this was a bit unreasonable since the price is for the seafood and she didn't eat any but I guess it's my fault for bringing her...lesson learned. Still, it's one of my favorite buffets and I almost always stop if it's just me. The one in Myrtle is till 100 times better than this location but I find myself in OBX more often. The restaurant is pretty clean with the exception of the bathrooms. Y'all pigs go in here and dine like it's a trough and then destroy the bathroom. Not everyone wants to waller in filth! The mens room needs a heavy duty exhaust fan because y'all nasty AF and the stink coming out of that restroom would make a maggot gag. read more

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Great service . drinks were also decent . fresh crab legs , seafood and yummy desserts . costed 50 dollars per person but it was well worth it considering how much we ate . we will be back . read more

This place was my second stop in town as I made my way around a town to do a food tour. I had high hopes after speaking with locals that gave this place high marks. I have to say I was a little surprised the restaurant seemed to have a low turnout of patrons. The buffet was approx $50 per adult. When I am paying $50 I have a higher expectation based on my experience with other similarly priced buffets around the world. This buffet just didn't hit my high marks. The food and experience were just "ok." The oyster dish came out super slow and the whole time I was there I only had 1 opportunity to get some oysters on my plate. The crab legs were plentiful, but they came out over cooked to the point the shells were too soggy to break. My favorite were the stuffed mushrooms and crab casserole. The crawfish didn't seem they were cleaned before cooking as I had tastes of dirt in every bite. The beef and ribs were all overcooked or have been sitting out for too long because they were completely dry after biting into them. For $50 per person I expected better food preparation and more plentiful options. The tastes and flavor needs work on almost every seafood dish, especially the chowder soup. The soup was too salty and had too little seafood. Would I come back here again? Probably not... to me the current food situation is not worth $50... that's just my opinion. The money can be better spent elsewhere in town where there are better seafood options. read more

I have been coming to Captain George's for about 10 years--sometimes with my family, sometimes alone--because I truly love the OBX and this restaurant has always been one of my favorites. This visit, however, was the first time I had "Joanna" as my server, and unfortunately, it was the most disappointing service I've ever received here. After my colleagues and I were seated, a family of about eight was seated directly behind us. I immediately noticed that Joanna was far more engaged and conversational with them. She offered them the specials and gave recommendations without being asked. Meanwhile, I had to request vinegar and hot sauce three separate times, and she still never brought them to me during the entire 2.5 hours we were there for the buffet. What she did ask for repeatedly was my drink menu, even though I like to enjoy a drink after my meal. I couldn't understand the difference in treatment at first, but then I realized we were the only women of color in the restaurant that night. After an otherwise great meal, it became clear to me that Joanna seemed uncomfortable serving Black women. I have never felt so singled out or overlooked in this establishment. Despite the poor service, we all left a good tip--not because it was earned, but because we refused to be placed into the stereotype that people of color don't tip. But truly, the service did not merit the 18% we each left. I've always brought my family here over the years, even for holiday meals, and I've never had an experience like this. It is sad to be reminded that we are still not always received the same as others, even when we're paying the same money and showing the same respect. This was the first time I left Captain George's disappointed. read more

We have eaten at a Captain George's in Myrtle Beach and we loved it so we had to try this one. We were not disappointed & enjoyed the atmosphere and the food! Definitely will be back! read more

Expensive, but you get what you pay for. $50 for buffet, age 13 and up. Very big selection of seafood. One bar of steamed and fresher seafood and a second bar of breaded and fried seafood. A salad bar that looks good, but almost everyone ignores. Hidden gem on this bar is the hush puppies. There is a nice traditional bar of non-seafood too. I loved the baked macaroni and cheese from this bar. Finally the dessert bar is packed with everything your sweet tooth desires. I recommend the Baklava and Key Lime Cake. Every person in our party of 8 enjoyed every single thing that they got from all their trips of the buffet. The servers are extremely friendly and hard working. I think they work three times harder than you regular resteraunt's servers. Please be sure to tip these hard workers. This location opens at 3:00 pm, by 4:00 pm on a weekday in the summer you are waiting for a seat. Especially if you have a big party. I highly recommend getting there before 4:00 pm, especially on summer weekends. read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - First Trip to the seafood bar. - Seafood Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

We've been going here for about 14 years when in OBX. It's always consistent. Food is turned over and fresh. Son has peanut allergy and we always feel comfortable having him eat there. read more

Outstanding Honesty and Service at Captain George's After spending the day in the sun, We stopped at Captain George's for dinner. Not long after beginning to eat, I started to feel unwell and set my purse under the table. Unfortunately, I didn't realize it was missing until hours later while on my way home--a seven-hour drive. When I called the next day, the staff kindly informed me that someone had turned in my purse. They had kept it safely locked up and made sure it was returned to me with every item still inside. I can't express enough gratitude to the honest person who found it and to the wonderful staff who handled the situation with such care and professionalism. Their integrity and attention to customers truly stand out. I highly recommend Captain George's--not only for the food but for the exceptional honesty and kindness of their team. read more

Not my first time at a Captain George's, but was my first time at this location in Kill Devil. To my surprise we didn't have to wait for a table for our party of 6. I've gone to other location (just my gf and I) and waited 1.5hrs. We all got the buffet and ate our little hearts out. The seafood and especially the crab legs were delicious. The Cajun butter sauce was soooo good. Our waiter was great, always made sure our table was clear of debris and our water cups stayed full. Very please with this visit to Captain Heorges and high recommend stopping in! read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Snow Crab Legs - Seafood Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Giving 4 stars because the employees (waitresses) were amazing! Lily was great! The restaurant is extremely well run, very clean and looks awesome. Great Ambiance. As for the food. Kids menu is good, plus they get to hit the desert bar. Price isn't to bad. As for older kids and adults? The price is insanely high! $50 for adults and $30 for kids. While that is definitely high, it's also important to note, you can have all you can eat, crabs, and tons of other seafood, so when you really think about it, $50 isn't so bad. I just don't know who would actually be able to eat that much. The sides (mash potatoes, mac and cheese, broccoli, etc) were actually my favorite! I found all the seafood to be average, the ribs didn't taste great (although my wife liked them). My favorite was the imperial crab bake! Salmon was decent too. Wouldn't go again because I'm not a buffet guy but it's definitely an experience and it's a quality restaurant. Food is at best average. read more

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I did not have the best experience here :/ All of the food from the buffet tasted old and stale, even after trays were replaced. The buffet lines are so chaotic. Honestly, the restaurant overall is chaotic and hectic. Servers are nudging past you and almost forcing you out of the way. There's no method at all or signs or signals stating where the lines start or anything. Everyone is pushing past you, cutting in line, standing in the middle of everything, etc. which is annoying. Our server forgot our soda four times in a row, which maybe she had an off day everyone does once in a while. It was extremely over priced for the quality of food and service. The only positive is that I got a good drink and a souvenir cup to bring home... yay read more

Crab legs were good I liked most of their food good variety nice server that check in on us good environment and feelings read more

Our experience started off great- the wait staff were attentive, friendly, and the food was excellent. We were genuinely enjoying ourselves and appreciated the service throughout our meal. However, that all changed just as we were getting ready to leave. A few members of our party of seven stopped to use the restroom, and while inside, one of the staff members exited a stall and walked directly to the front of the restaurant, where guests are greeted. This raised immediate concerns for us, as it gave the impression that the employee had used the restroom and left without washing his hands--particularly concerning given the health and safety expectations of any dining establishment. I approached the employee and a woman I was told was the manager to express our concerns. The explanation offered was that the employee had been "cleaning" and hadn't touched anything. While the employee did admit that he probably shouldn't have left without washing his hands, the manager seemed dismissive and unconcerned. When I asked again if she was indeed the manager, she confirmed that she was, but simply said she would "speak with him later," as she does not address staff during their shift. Unfortunately, what had been a wonderful experience turned negative very quickly. The lack of professionalism and concern over what appears to be a health code violation was extremely disappointing. My party and I do not plan to return, and we will be sharing this experience with others to make them aware. read more

My little seafood living, fat kid heart absolutely loves this restaurant. Captain George's is a seafood buffet that creators delicious seafood dishes such as crab legs, scallops, salmon, Crawfish, oysters, and more! This is an AYCE that you won't want to miss! Concerned about them running out of crab legs? Don't, they keep a steady rotation and every time I walked up to the bar, there was crab crab legs out! The waitstaff helped each other out. They're fine by and empty our shell bucket often and refill the drinks as needed. Watch out for people, this place is huge and it was packed. People were pretty respectful at the buffet but not everyone is paying attention. Pretty standard for a buffet though. The only reason I'm knocking a star is some of the food on the buffet was OK. I'd avoid the fried scallops. And the banana pudding? Don't even bother. That was honestly the worst banana pudding I've ever had. It was like a thick, vanilla bean pudding with Nilla wafers and banana slices. I've never seen a white banana pudding before. The key lime cake though? Get it. Was delicious. This is definitely a place you'll have to test yourself to of you're a seafood lover! read more

Buffet crab legs but in a good way. Everything was piping hot fresh, with servers bringing more out the second trays got low. I was skeptical but left pleasantly surprised and verrry full. read more

We tried this at the recommendation of a friend from the area we vacationed at in Virginia Beach. They had Alot of seafood of all kinds and varied recipes. It was worth the extra money. Some recipes were a little too rich for my wife but overall I thought is was pretty good. read more

Accepts both cash and credit card. Tons of free parking. If you are in the mood for tons of food variety, this place is a good option. They have a large salad bar, soups (clam chowder, crab soup), mash potatoes, ribs, steak, fish, crab legs, fried chicken, shrimp dishes, oysters, fries, Mac and Cheese and other hot dishes to get you started. They also have a large dessert table. The buffet price is a bit high $50+ per person. It's slightly cheaper for younger children. The interior is very large. The buffet tables have plastic gloves for customers to use, at will, if you want to protect your hands. Drinks are extra such as soda so its not included. If you prefer not having the buffet, they also have a separate menu for a la cart items. Overall, the food here was decent. At times, there were lines to certain areas of the buffet tables such as dessert, Mac and cheese and crab legs. They do refill tons of their buffet foods throughout the day. The staff here are friendly. The popular dishes that customers tend to go for are the dessert table, crab legs, Mac and Cheese and other seafoods such as shrimps, oysters, and certain fried foods. If you are in the area, this place is decent. Pricing is a bit high. However, the staff here are very friendly and the place appears to be clean. One thing I wish this place had is ice cream. Either individually packed ice cream or maybe a self-serve ice cream. As of July 2022, mask is optional here. At the time we were there, maybe 5% of customers had a mask. Something to consider if you are still wondering given the existing health situation in the United States. Overall, this place is worth checking out. Tons of food options, but its a bit pricey. Appears clean, but the place gets packed fast so there will probably be a waitlist once you come here. read more

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The crab legs were pretty good but everything else was just average . The soup was a letdown and some of the veggies just overcooked . Probably ordering off the menu is a better choice unless you're doing crab legs . The waitress was really good and efficient! read more

Our first night in town we headed here but didn't want the buffet. We sat in the bar and had some lovely drinks and ala carte shrimp and crab legs along with some clam chowder. All good! My friend from Kansas wanted to come back for the buffet so we did later in the week. Solid choices for the buffet. Don't expect gourmet food but good service especially for a buffet and plenty of crab legs and shrimp. Lots of non-seafood choices too. read more

Always an impressive display. Plenty of options. Crab legs are the draw. Good selection of desserts. Staff are friendly and attentive. Nice bathrooms with a whole no gap door. I miss the seashell dolphin out front. Next year I'll get the glow cube drink! read more

Came here this past weekend. Not only was this my first time here, but first time in OBX so my expectations were high. Our server was nice and so were the other workers. The inside of the restaurant was very clean. We got the buffet and for $50 per person, and unless you plan on getting crab legs, it's not worth it in my opinion. The food is average. I mean this place is basically just tropical Golden Corral with alcohol, which is good because the drinks here were great! Most people come here for the seafood so I'd definitely stick to that, don't bother trying their desserts at the buffet. They are either tasteless or dry. The baklava was so gross, easily the worst I've ever had. Personally, I don't get the hype, but if you like buffets this place may be for you read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Key lime crush - Seafood Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

It was really clean and the tvs were awesome. Great decorations. Waitress was wonderful. Food was cold on buffet.

Went here last night for dinner with a group of 11.. the waitress was extremely nice and we had great service for such a large party. However, half of us got the buffet and the other half ordered off the menu a la carte and the a la carte entrees took forever to arrive. Half the party had to watch the buffet goers eat their 2nd and 3rd plates before we stopped and waited for their food to come out, realizing it was taking so long. Buffet food was good, but not worth $50 a person. I would pay $35-$40 a person with the quality of food and number of options available. The snow crab legs are the only real star of the show. read more

Restaurant & buffet rocks! Visited today on Sunday and learned, on Sunday afternoon to 4 pm, they offer 5 dollars off the buffet. What a bargain at $44.99! All the food from starters, main staples, fresh crab legs, varieties of shrimp and desserts were all scrumptious. The food was maintained well on the buffet and for a Sunday afternoon they were busy but not overrun. The server 'April' was patient, friendly and so helpful! Will be returning again and again. They have TVs at the booths and three large screens with sports on~ just a great atmosphere! read more

Due to covid restrictions, I have not been to a buffet in months. This was a wonderful "welcome back". I was with a tour group, so 40 people rolled off a bus together. (The establishment was pre-warned of our arrival) They seated us and waited on us with professional style and grace. There are plenty of food options albeit I did find a couple of items lacking. The Mai Mai had way too many hot peppers for me, but to each their own. The deep fried scallops more than made up for this as did the shrimp. Our waitress, Missy, was a delight! She even managed to find me hot tea. Bless 'er heart. For the price, I'll be back, lacking the tour group. read more

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The quality of Captain George's food has went down tremendously!!! The Captain George's that opened on the OBX and the one in Va beach were my absolute favorite place to go growing up and now I live in Kentucky and all I've been thinking about was going on Vacation and eating that amazing seafood! But on July 3rd 2025 all of that changed drastically... for me and my family!!! The crab imperial had imitation crab meat now instead of real crab, the Norfolk plate that had the mixed seafood in it now no longer has real crab meat in it that's now imitation crab meat as well... they now have cheap fish, popcorn shrimp, dried up oyster Rockefellers, and rubbery crab legs that are way smaller than we remember, not to mention the photographers that walk around and take pictures of everyone, then come back to the table selling them for $15 apiece! For the amount of money we paid per person (which were acually really nice photos so we spent $200 on those alone!) I guess we'll have those photos as memories of the old Captain George's.. This place used to be something to look forward to but sadly I've come to the conclusion that I will never step foot back in that restaurant again especially after spinning $800 tonight... that included 11 people, 2 mix drinks and 4 shots plus whatever drinks everyone else were drinking, plus my husband and I tipped $100 to the waiter...We walked away with 900 less dollars and highly disappointment because now we have to find a new favorite seafood buffet ... read more

Buffet was $50 and I'm a cheapskate so I got a burger. It was some kind of burger with bacon and barbecue sauce. It was decent but still expensive. Had a great waiter. read more

Food was great and service was also. The ambiance of the boat shape buffet is great for kids. We had two girls keeping track of us and several other tables. They did a great job with our four adult and five kids. read more

Our first time here tonight !! Greeted with a smile and kind words only waited about 20 minutes ...thinking because we went early. We had a party of 9 and everyone enjoyed the buffet ...especially the crab legs! Our server, Lisette K., was exceptional! The style of the entire place was great....the buffet stations are inside of galleons :) I specifically noticed how clean everything was ...the employees kept the buffet filled and cleaned up after customers went through the line. We will definitely return next time we are in OBX ! read more

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - Crab legs !!! - Seafood Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina