Crab Sea in Durham, NC

4.5(648)Durham, NC
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 648 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Durham, NC • 4.5★
Crab Sea: The Ultimate Chinese Buffet Experience in Durham, North Carolina. Indulge in the all-you-can-eat goodness at this popular Chinese buffet. With a 4.5-star rating from 648 reviewers, it's clear that Crab Sea delivers an exceptional dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for servesDinner or servesLunch, their diverse menu has something for everyone. Don't miss out on their foodServiceOptions including takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Reviewers rave about the Awesome food, flavor and service and the bang for your buck value. Come celebrate your special occasions like they did for a birthday celebration, or simply enjoy a family dinner with their seafood boil option. Visit Crab Sea today and discover why it's a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
4831 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713, USA, Briar Creek, Durham, North Carolina
Phone
(919) 316-1311
Today
10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.5 (648 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Curbside PickupGood For GroupsWaiter ServiceDogs Allowed

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Reviews

648 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the service at Crab Sea good?

Customers have reported that the service at Crab Sea is very nice and helpful, with servers providing good recommendations.

Is the food at Crab Sea fresh?

At least one customer has reported that the food at Crab Sea is fresh.

Is Crab Sea a good value for the price?

One customer has reported that Crab Sea is a good bang for your buck, with the food being very good for the price.

How long does it take to get food at Crab Sea?

One customer reported that their food was ready within ten minutes of ordering.

Is Crab Sea clean?

One customer has reported that the place was inviting and clean.

Is Crab Sea kid-friendly?

One customer has reported that their child loved the seafood boil at Crab Sea and was ready to come back.

Does Crab Sea have good recommendations from servers?

Customers have reported that the servers at Crab Sea provide good recommendations.

Will customers return to Crab Sea?

Many customers have reported that they will definitely return to Crab Sea.

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Does Crab Sea have a good variety of dishes?

One customer has reported that they usually get the general tso chicken and fried rice or the lemon pepper chicken wings and fried rice.

Can you reheat food from Crab Sea?

One customer has reported that the food from Crab Sea reheats well.

Is Crab Sea a good place for birthday celebrations?

One customer has reported that they had a good experience at Crab Sea for their birthday celebration.

Does Crab Sea have a good crab ration?

One customer has reported that the crab ration at Crab Sea is delicious and addictive.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

30 places nearby (finance, food, government, healthcare, services)

Banking

ATM

Atm

~0.2 mi
PNC Bank

Bank

~0.3 mi

Restaurants

Arby's

Fast Food

~960 ft
Pizza Hut

Restaurant

2107 East Highway 54

~1010 ft
+1 919-361-2728Website
Taco Bell

Fast Food

2101 NC Highway 54

~0.2 mi
+1-919-544-7954Website
Akashi Sushi

Restaurant

2223 Suite R NC 54

~0.2 mi
Thai 55

Restaurant

~0.2 miMo-Th 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:30; Sa 14:30-21:30; Su 14:30-21:00
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Captain D's

Fast Food

2307 NC Highway 54

~0.2 mi
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falafel 54

Restaurant

2105 NC Highway 54

~0.3 mi
+1 919-237-1635Website
Chosun ok

Restaurant

2105 NC Highway 54

~0.3 mi
+1 919-806-1213Website
Hardee's

Fast Food

4607 South Alston Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 919-544-5362Website

Grocery & Markets

Food Lion

Supermarket

~0.3 mi
Halgo European Deli

Supermarket

~0.3 mi

Waste management

Waste disposal

Waste Disposal

~0.3 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walgreens

Pharmacy

~700 ft

Hospitals & clinics

Passport Health Durham - RTP Travel Clinic

Clinic

100 Meredith Drive

~0.2 mi

Other services

Fountain

Fountain

~0.3 mi
Budget Blinds

Doityourself

5131 Apex Highway

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1 919-944-4542Website

Sports & recreation

Phd Swim school

Swimming Pool

2105 NC 54

~0.3 mi
+1 919-973-1792Website

Places of worship

Life Community Church

Place Of Worship

~700 ft
Jubilee Christian Church

Place Of Worship

~710 ft
Abundant Hope Christian Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Christus Victor Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

Planet Fitness

Fitness Centre

4723 NC-55

~260 ft
+1-984-374-0300

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~330 ft
Parking facility

Parking

~540 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Circle K

Fuel

~0.3 mi
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BP

Fuel

~0.3 mi