Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

$$$ • Seafood, Soup, Pet Friendly

Hours:
4117 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-4973

About Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet is a must-try destination for anyone visiting the Outer Banks. The restaurant offers a wide variety of food options, including 7 types of crab legs, lobster, a salad bar, and a kids' buffet. The food is incredibly fresh and delicious, with a focus on quality and freshness. Many guests have praised the amazing food, noting that everything was fresh, hot, and cooked perfectly. The fresh Tuna and Oyster Rockefeller have also received special mentions for being cooked to perfection. The service is attentive and helpful, with servers keeping drinks topped up and cleaning tables regularly. Guests have noted that servers, like Jake, are friendly and ensure everyone is taken care of. The restaurant is kid-friendly and offers free parking with ample space. Although the buffet area can get crowded when busy, the line moves quickly, and it is recommended to arrive early to get a good spot. While some diners found the lobster and crab legs to be tough or overly salty, the overall experience remains fun and enjoyable. With its humble and resilient owner, Jimmy's Seafood Buffet is a definite destination anytime someone is in OBX. It continues to be a favorite stop for many, especially for crab legs, making it a beloved choice each summer.

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Jimmy's Seafood Buffet Reviews

4.2
437 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
66%
4
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5%
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Food
4.2
Atmosphere
4.0
Service
4.4

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Crab legs steamed perfectly each time we have been. Friendly servers. It’s a fun, busy place but everyone working & dining was happy & courteous when we were there today. My Dads favorite place for crab legs is Jimmy’s!! 🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

Over crowded and over priced! Is NOT WORTH IT!! I don’t understand the hype of this place. You’re better off having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for dinner! Seriously, with the kind of money they make, there’s no reason this place is cramped as it is, and a server shouldn’t be making $100 tip for hardly any service! I will gladly spend the $200 next time at Tale of the Whale…. You want good food, go there! Do better!

Not good at all. The prices were not consistent, from the website to the sign and then told a different price when we say down. We got there at open and the seating to getting to the food was not organized. The website said $52 per person and then told it was $65. The food was sub par and then the service was inconsistent and the waiter Jason kept filling the wrong drinks in our cups. He was very distracted and messed up everyones checks. Then not to his fault we were told the...read full review

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4 - 9PM
Thursday 4 - 9PM
Friday 4 - 9PM
Saturday 4 - 9PM
Sunday Closed
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