Taking Kids to a Seafood Buffet Near Myrtle Beach
Finding a dinner everyone will actually enjoy on a family vacation is harder than it sounds. Pirate's Table in Surfside Beach is built around families: a big buffet, a pirate-ship dining room and live mermaids swimming through dinner.
What it costs for kids
- Kids 4 and under: free with a paying adult
- Children: $25.99 cash or $26.80 by card
- Adults: $52.99 cash or $54.63 by card
The entertainment
Live mermaids swim in an indoor pool under a waterfall while you eat, and costumed pirates move through the dining room. It gives kids something to watch between trips to the buffet, and it makes for good photos.
What picky eaters can eat
Even if your child won't touch a crab leg, the buffet covers the basics: fried chicken, chicken tenders and nuggets, pizza, mac and cheese, French fries, fresh bread and a dessert bar. Adventurous kids can try fried shrimp or fried fish, which tend to be an easy first step into seafood.
Practical tips for families
- Come right at 4 PM. Doors open at 4, and an early start means shorter lines at the buffet and an easier evening for little ones.
- No stairs. The dining areas are on one level, which helps with strollers.
- Free parking on site, close to the entrance.
- No reservation needed for a regular family dinner.
Bringing a big family or reunion?
Parties of 10 or more should use group sales, and discounted group rates start at 25 adults. A 15% gratuity is added for parties of 10 or more.
See what's available in our buffet breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
Do kids eat free at Pirate's Table?
Children four and under eat free with a paying adult. Older children pay the child price of $25.99 cash or $26.80 by card.
Is Pirate's Table good for picky eaters?
Yes. Beyond seafood, the buffet has fried chicken, chicken tenders, nuggets, pizza, mac and cheese, French fries and a dessert bar, so most kids find something they like.
Do we need a reservation for a family dinner?
No. Walk-ins are welcome for regular dining. Groups of ten or more should contact group sales so seating can be arranged together.
Is there live entertainment for children?
Yes. Live mermaids swim in the pool during dinner and costumed pirates roam the dining room.