Ah, "the all-you-can-eat, more bang for your buck, take all the family without taking out a loan" buffet! If you like them then you will absolutely love to try out these. If you don't like them, then these might make you think of trying one or two of them. They are a great way for getting the entire family together without killing your budget for the month. Usually, kids under a certain age eat for free which is a boon for your wallet as well. Here are 12 epic buffets your stomach will thank you for again and again. Let's eat!

1. Carolina Buffet, 3122 Platt Springs Rd, West Columbia

If you are looking for home-cooked Southern comfort food than this is your place. They have food by the "buffet" load and it's hot, fresh, and really good.

2. Captain Jack's Seafood Buffet, 1400 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach

Nothing can beat an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet complete with crab legs! Captain Jack's serves it up and it's just right too. Try their clam chowder...it's delicious!

3. Green Tomato Buffet, 1511 Woodruff Rd, Greenville

Fresh cooked, fresh fried, fresh soul food buffet style? Where do I stand in line! Go fill your belly up with their fresh fried green tomatoes! Seriously, once you try them you won't be able to stop.

4. Hog Heaven, 7147 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island

Not only are they serving up BBQ, but they also have seafood and steamed seafood as well. Definitely give them a try. It's a little slice of heaven right on Pawleys Island!

5. Little Pigs Barbeque, 1401 N Main St, Anderson

People have been going here since they opened and I can tell you that most believe it is the "best in the world". If I were you, I would put them down as a must try. Just look at those BBQ sandwiches!

6. Sir Pizza, 3900 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach

I love pizza and a pizza buffet is always a good choice for me and my family. They are always kid-friendly and you'll never hear your child say they didn't like anything up there. Sir Pizza's offer a "Royal Feast" pizza that is a must if you visit.

7. Amber Buffet & Hibachi, 2275 Dave Lyle Blvd, Rock Hill

Love Asian cuisine? Then this may just be for you. They have great sushi and the grill is always a good way to go.

8. Lone Star BBQ and Mercantile, 2212 State Park Rd, Santee

An awesome family-style southern buffet with all the favorites including amazing BBQ. You might want to wear the pants with elastic in the waist for this feast.

9. Simply Southern Smokehouse, 1913 Mr. Joe White Ave, Myrtle Beach

BBQ and soul food? What a combination for the southern food lover!

10. Pancho's Mexican Restaurant, 111 South Main Street, Central

There's no two words that are better put together than "Mexican" and "Buffet". Pancho's serves great, hot, authentic Mexican food buffet style and it's great!

11. Wa Chang, 270 SC-9, Lancaster

They have great Asian food served buffet style. It's always hot at peak times and the wait staff is excellent.

12. JB's Smokeshack, 3406 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island

Mouthwatering is what I hear when anyone talks about JB's. They make their own spices and put love into their food. Plus, they serve it buffet style which means all you can eat and more.

You might want to pull out your stretchy pants before you visit any of these places because buffet-style eating can get to you that way. Any of them look good to you? I know there are a few that I would love to visit again myself. Do you have a favorite buffet you like to visit? If so, let us know in the comments below.