Billy Bass Seafood - Seafood Type Restaurant in Calabash with 47 reviews

Billy Bass Seafood

Seafood Restaurant in Calabash

 
Billy Bass Seafood
Rated: 3.7 out of 5 with 47 Reviews

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Billy Bass Seafood
River Road
Calabash
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Jun 17th, 2008 at 11:16 am
From: Dobson, NC
By: wac


Avg. Rating:5
Based on the reviews, we tried Billy Bass after eating at all the other places in Calabash. I must say the quality of the food was outstanding. The shrimp was very fresh and the cole slaw was better than average. Excellent hushpuppies and just right sweet tea rounded out a great meal. This place is really worth trying...we passed it for years before coming in. It will definitly be on our list from now on!
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Mar 20th, 2008 at 1:08 am
From: Athens , GA
By: jsb


Avg. Rating:4.7
First off, I will have to disagree with the person who gave the only bad review on here. They have to have the wrong place, the crab legs (I've had a lot mind you.) were absolutely the largest and best I have had. I had 3 clusters, I ate all I could hold, then brought back 1/2 a pound of rendered meat. the cost was $19.99, and well worth it. I believe that this place is often overlooked for the more expensive places, but don't let the size and price fool you. BTW, they had local advertisement on the back of the menu, thusly, I think that is sign enough to prove that if the local crowd likes it, it must be good. We also went march 12th, were the first people in, and left happy.
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Feb 14th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
From: Greensboro, NC
By: cm


Avg. Rating:5
Having read the reviews, we elected to try this restaurant and form our own opinion. First the atmosphere was great and the staff the friendliest we've seen anywhere. Second, this place was very clean which is not the case everywhere. Third, the food was superb!! The flounder and shrimp was prepared the way it should be; light in batter, moist, and great taste. The crab cake was the best we've ever eaten and that covers from coast to coast. The hushpuppies were outstanding!! And not that we needed it, but the 7-layer chocolate cake was oustanding so don't pass this up even if you have to take it home. We've tried seafood restaurants from Murrels Inlet to Calabash for 30 plus years, and this will become a regular for us. No local or visitor should pass this place up. It's worth the stop!!!
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Feb 11th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
From: Bellaire, OH
By: jm


Avg. Rating:5
We went to Ocean Isle Beach for our vacation in June. My parents and brother left to go eat a little earlier than us and ended up eating at the other resturant right below Billy Bass. We decided to give Billys a try since the other place was packed. Boy am I glad we did. It was the best seafood I have ever eaten. The waitress was so nice and service was excellent. It is a small place, but good things come in small packages. Also the price is very cheap compared to other places. My parents had a bad experience and a long wait. Don't be fooled by fancy lights and big buildings.
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Nov 09th, 2007 at 8:24 pm
From: Charlotte, NC
By: ar


Avg. Rating:3.7
Best carrot cake we've ever had! Food was very good, but slightly over cooked. A much better experience then the Docksider!
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Aug 10th, 2007 at 7:04 am
From: Lillington, NC
By: mgh


Avg. Rating:5
There's Calabash seafood and then there is GOOD Calabash seafood like you'll find at Billy Bass Seafood! Your order is always freshly cooked after you order it - there aren't any heat lamps in this restaurant. The seafood is lightly battered, and cooked to your specifications. It's always moist on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside. Their hushpuppies are the best in Calabash - served with cinnamon butter. Service is great, and you are treated like you are part of the family. Seniors get 10% discount on total bill. The Key Lime pie is homemade, with crushed pecans in the crust and meringue on top. Strawberry crepes are freshly prepared and wonderful! Small size of the restaurant gives you the feeling of eating in someone's home - a personal touch. Don't miss this restaurant if you want really good Calabash-style food!
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Jun 09th, 2007 at 4:14 am
From: Colerain, NC
By: bw


Avg. Rating:4.2
My wife and I had a meal here one evening on the way to Myrtle Beach. Overall everything was good. The dining area is a little small with only approx. 14 tables. We were seated within two minutes. The noise level was not bad compared to other restaurants in the area. The staff was very friendly and made us feel welcome. I would reccomend this restaurant to my friends. It was a positive experience and a great start to our vacation.
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: May 28th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
From: Durham, NC
By: dcs


Avg. Rating:5
Visiting from Durham, NC we were in search of some good, fulfilling food. Billy Bass was recommended and was so good, we went back twice the same day. The hushpuppies with honey-cinnamon butter was delicious. The rest of our meals were fresh and seasoned to perfection. We ate shrimp salad, steak, sauteed shrimp, flounder, deviled crab and was not disappointed at all. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner. Excellent homemade dessert as well.
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Jan 23rd, 2007 at 1:23 pm
From: Cheraw, SC
By: cmj


Avg. Rating:5
My wife and I usually drive down to Calabash at least once every two months for seafood. I love good thick fried flounder with lots of white meat. My wife and I both love fried shrimp We used to go to Beck's at the corner in Calabash because of the good food and hush puppies. They changed management a few years ago, and it seemed the recipe on the hush puppies and slaw were changed. I went down with a golfing buddy a couple of years ago, and we decided to try Billy Bass Seafood. It was all I could ask for. Good Flounder, Shrimp, and Hush Puppies. I carried my wife back a few weeks later, and we are both totally satisified. Good fish, shrimp, french fries, baked potatos, hush puppies, slaw . You cannot ask for better food. This is now our regular stop when we are in the beach area. I recommend Billy Bass Seafood to all my friends, and anyone else that loves good fried flounder and shrimp.
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Sep 20th, 2006 at 4:17 pm
From: Little River, SC, SC
By: hds


Avg. Rating:4.5
Olga takes care of us excellently. She will even have frog legs if you call ahead!
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Jun 06th, 2006 at 10:34 am
From: Crofton, MD
By: bb


Avg. Rating:5
We were staying at a friend's house in Sunset Beach and they had recommended Billy Bass before we came down. We went for the lunch special and glad we did. The hushpuppies and honey butter are excellent. So were the flounder, shrimp, and clam strips. We enjoyed it so much that we went back to Billy Bass a second time. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Don't miss the hidden gem on River Rd. If you drive by and hit the dock, turn around pop into Billy Bass instead.
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: May 26th, 2006 at 4:52 pm
From: Lillington, NC
By: mgh


Avg. Rating:5
The food is excellent! Hushpuppies with cinnamon butter that you can't get enough of, Calabash-style seafood (perfectly prepared - just enough breading to crisp it - we always have their shrimp and their flounder), and coleslaw made from their own recipe - yum! Linda, the EXCELLENT cook, and Pat, who meets the customers with a cheery smile and a down-home welcome are jewels! Lee and the rest of the staff is always friendly, as well. Your food is prepared for you after you place your order, and is on your table in minutes. Prices are excellent for this quality of food! The atmosphere is far superior to what it was under earlier management - when there was a gruffness about the manager that "put off" a lot of customers. You have to really be looking to find this little jewel on the River Road in Calabash. If you're not careful, you'll drive right by - and miss some of the best seafood you ever had!
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Apr 13th, 2006 at 8:09 pm
From: Sunset Beach, NC
By: jr


Avg. Rating:3
We went to Billy Bass because the line at our favorite Calabash seafood restaurant (Ella's) was too long for our party of 6. We had family down from VA and they had a taste for crab. The meal started wonderfully with really good hushpuppies and cinnamon butter. But that turned out to be the highlight. Several of us purchased the 'all you can eat crab legs' and were very disappointed. The legs were very 'soggy' and had obviously been cooked earlier and then just left to soak until they were warmed up for an order. If you go - don't go for the crabs.
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Mar 27th, 2006 at 1:48 pm
From: Ontario Canada, NC
By: cw


Avg. Rating:4.8
We've been to a few resturants in Calabash and the Myrtle Beach area over the past 6 or so years and have driven past Billy Bass's many times .. won't do that anymore ! The staff is so friendly, the food good, the place is very clean and it's not crowded. It a non-smoking resturant too !!

They have Michelobe too.

We ate there about 4 or 5 times in March 2006, had our food broiled and really enjoyed it. We'll be back again...can hardly wait.

Gail & Charlie

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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Mar 17th, 2006 at 3:06 pm
From: hickory, NC
By: mhk


Avg. Rating:4.8
We have a rental home on Sunset Beach and have been eating in Calabash for many years. Out favorite restaurant is Billy Bass, and we have tried them all. There is no wait, the food is always hot, and good and the service great. It is a smaller restaurant but the food is the best in our humble opinion. Give it a try at least. Hickory, NC
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Feb 18th, 2006 at 3:49 pm
From: Kennesaw, GA
By: bwb


Avg. Rating:5
One day I decided that i would go out to Calabash to have some of that world famous seafood. So there I was waiting in line at one of the waterfront resturants. The only problem about that is the fact that the wait was going to be at the least one hour. Everywhere I went there were extremely long waits, and I was starving. Then I saw Billy Bass Seafood, and I had never been there before so I thought I would give it a try. When I walked in this place became entirely appealing due to the fact that there was no wait. I was greeted with a big smile that made me feel welcome. But the best part was the food, it was amazing, and I give it an A+. There is no doubt that will be back to eat at this lovely resturant. I advise everyone that want's to fine dine to eat here.
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Billy Bass Seafood
Posted: Oct 06th, 2005 at 4:22 pm
From: Charlotte, NC
By: kac


Avg. Rating:4.8
I must tell you that I have been going to Calabash for seafood since I was a little girl. For some reason, I have never been to Billy Bass' until this past summer. This is a wonderful place. The food was wonderful, everyone was so friendly, made you feel like you were part of the family. I highly recommend this place !! I can't wait to go back !
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