Service and the food was very good.. I don't recall out…read moreservers name but he was originally from upstate ny outside of Binghamton NY. He has a great sense of humor. Definitely a WOW experience Gordon Ramsey

Delicious food. Our server, Clifton, was the BEST!! Super friendly & attentive. And boiled peanut…read moreappetizer!

I thought I was going to miss my very favorite seafood this season. I don't care what restaurant I…read morevisited or called ahead, they were always out of the prize of the ocean. Soft shell crab! Mother's Day really was my day. Marianne was our very nice server and when she said the special of the day, I was crazy excited. Boy did they live up to expectations. Quite large ( and you got 2 shockingly) with the crispiest and very flavorful crust, then to bite into huge chunks of perfectly cooked crab. Heaven! The dish also came with mashed potatoes and perfectly cooked asparagus with a lovely sauce on the bottom of the plate.,I am critical of every asparagus I've had in a restaurant. Not these. I also had their famous crab cakes with buerre blanc sauce. I held myself back from licking that plate! What a Mama's day I had!!!

4.5 stars for this elegant and spacious restaurant is in the heart of historic Charleston. It…read moreoffers attentive service and fresh seafood. We started with the shrimp cocktail and crab cakes. My husband and I shared the fried seafood platter for our entree, and it had grouper, flounder, and shrimp. Everything was really good, including the hushpuppies and fries. The desserts are small, so our table ordered three different ones- key lime pie, chocolate peanut parfait, and cheesecake. By far the best one was the chocolate peanut parfait. The dress code here says business casual, but you will see people dressed all sorts of ways. The restaurant and staff present as elegant, so I think most people would feel comfortable if they stuck with business casual attire.

Absolutely incredible dinner at Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar! Everything we ordered was fantastic…read more-- the salmon, fish of the day, pimento grits, collard greens, oysters, and pecan pie were all outstanding. One of the highlights of the night was the incredible dessert oysters experience. Lucas came out and lit up the featured peanut butter & jelly and s'mores dessert that was featured on Forbes -- such a fun and memorable touch! Our server Ethan was absolutely amazing -- attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience feel extra special. Great food, beautiful waterfront atmosphere, and exceptional service. We will definitely be back next time we're in Charleston!

Met up with friends for dinner! We had a great server who made great recommendations!…read more The only drawback was that we received it near the door, and there was cold air rushing through the entire time we were there. Other than that... I'd suggest everyone bring a jacket and enjoy...

We ate here with our kids and had a great meal. My wife and I both ordered pasta dishes. I had…read morethe seafood pasta and my wife had the shrimp pasta. We both loved our dishes and said we will come back again the next time we are in Charleston to have these dishes. The waitress said the seafood pasta is one of the best dishes they have and she was right! The service was great. The waitress was very engaging and checked on us often. The manager came by, along with other employees/ management. We have eaten at a lot of restaurants in the historic district over the years. This is one of the best.

Positive... The staff was nice. Hostess was attentive and…read moreserver was knowledgeable. Oysters were great and the NE clam chowder was really good - order this!! Other than positive... 1) two of us ordered the Mediterranean shrimp pasta (I think that's what it was called). The shrimp was not cooked through on both of our dishes. Not slightly under - REALLY under. A TAD pink but mostly still gray. the pasta was only slightly warm too - just a lose lose. 2) The she crab soup was NOT good. 3) Grouper po boy. The Positive is that the grouper was decent however it was impossible to eat. Bun piled w/things. Seems like a good problem but not fun to try to eat as a handheld. 4) Music - Dean Martin and so forth being played in the dining room - great. Good vibe. For some reason that stopped and all we could hear was Tool being played loudly in the kitchen. The door to the kitchen was open and what I can only assume were managers were sitting on their computers at a high top right by us (I say that bc they went in and out of the kitchen and one was in chef like clothes). Why they didn't shut it down is beyond me. Overall disappointed.

Stopped in here for dinner after doing a little bar hopping and checking out downtown Charleston…read more After looking over the menu and the recommendations of our server, I settled on the Carolina Platter. The platter consist of steamed snow crab legs, a crab cake, grilled shrimp with collard greens and grits. The seafood on the platter was all correctly prepared and delicious. The collards and grits were good but otherwise unremarkable. The service was outstanding and our server was pleasant, knowledgeable and accommodating. Overall, I would recommend the Charleston Crab House and I would return when visiting the area.

I was originally going to give this 3 stars but after I began writing, 2 stars seems more fitting…read more This place is the poster child of "just OK." The food is somewhat bland (out of 4 of us, one actually liked their meal while the rest of us were underwhelmed). Pros: location, easy to get seated, prices are decent (for DT Charleston) wait staff was good, drinks were good. Cons: primarily the food was bland. The host station was not running at its best either. We had a reservation and they told us they were "working on our table," and we should wait "under the stairs." Apparently "under the stairs" is also where they store napkins and supplies. We looked to our right and saw 3 empty and clean tables. After about 5 minutes of standing under the stairs, they sat us at one of those tables, which had not required any extra "getting ready." Just didn't sit well ( or stand well) with me.

Honestly this is one of my favorite places in Charleston && with the hype and line. The staff are…read morealways the best && I love sitting at the oyster bar and watching the guys chuck all the oysters while we're chatting and sipping champagne. The lobster rolls is delicious, the fires yummy, the seafood exceptional. Everything is fresh and you do not leave hungry. Inside is traditional coastal flare with beautiful tiles and decorations. There is a pay to park right behind the restaurant and usually where we park when coming here. We just love coming here!

Went for lunch one day. Wasn't in the mood for oysters that day (although I must say: others…read morearound me got them and they looked great). Asked the bartender what would be good and he suggested the Creole shrimp. That sounded good and I've learned that you generally can't go wrong going with bartenders' recommendations. Anyway, they came out and they were WAY overcooked. They were like rubber and the seasoning was NOT on point. Honestly, I make Creole / bbq shrimp at home and they're always MUCH better than what I got at The Darling. The service (with the exception of the lousy recommendation) was decent enough. If I ever go back, I'll probably stick with oysters on the half shell. (Sorry no pic. I actually took one that day, but subsequently deleted it because it was so bad.)

Walking by, the atmosphere caught my attention. It's inviting. I got the steak and mango tacos and…read morejust like other reviews, I must say these were very good. Great flavor and cooked perfectly. Liked the service too. I'd come again.

Matador was an interesting place, and a bit different than your average Mexican place! It was dimly…read morelit, so it might be best for a low-key, or perhaps a romantic night out. It's not my favorite type of Mexican restaurant, as it's a little more upscale than I *personally* prefer, but if upscale Mexican is your vibe, then this'll be the perfect restaurant for you! They had an alright selection of beers, to include a couple of IPAs, but my friends and I didn't really enjoy their cocktails. They were expensive, but lacking in much flavor or zest. Besides looking cool, the taste didn't really match the aesthetic. Furthermore, the food was solid, but not that much better than your basic Mexican restaurant. As for the service, our waiter was nice enough, but he always seemed to be in a hurry, and was walking away while we were still trying to give our order. All-in-all, I'm probably making Matador sound worse than it was, but it was merely a slightly above-average Mexican experience, not a transcendental dining experience that I'll never forget. I'll give it 3/5 stars, and would recommend it based on your personal preference.

We couldn't decide on which South Carolina oysters to try, so our server set us up with a mix of…read moreall four. We enjoyed getting to try them all and the variety of flavors. For my meal I had the boulliabaise, which was spectacular. I couldn't have asked for anything better. Fish, shrimp, and mussels in a delicious tomato broth.

Food was delicious, my boyfriend and I had the Cesaer salad and Crab Cake sandwich at lunchtime. We…read moresplit both as a happy hour snack and it was perfect! Service was all amazing, our server was lovely. The decorations were adorable and I loved the overall experience!

My boyfriend and I went for happy hour and were so pleasantly surprised. I've been trying to avoid…read moretourist traps and we finally found an amazing spot with great food and wonderful pricing. First we were told to grab a seat anywhere so we sat at the oyster shucking station. The man shucking oysters (forgot his name, sorry!) was super kind and very knowledgeable and got our oysters ready in no time. I ordered 6 raw oysters and my bf got 6 oysters steamed. Due to a small mixup in the kitchen, my bf's steamed oysters came out a bit late, however they were delicious according to him. My raw ones were fresh and sooooo yummy. It was also happy hour so each oyster was only $1.50. Best price in the area!!! We grabbed some other happy hour menu items: hushpuppies, peel and eat steamed shrimp, steamed clams, and we ordered a side snow crab cluster not on happy hour. Everything was DELICIOUS. We walked out of there feeling good about the money we spent and we now have a place to go to every time we are in town. The ONLY downside was our waiter. He's lucky I forgot his name because he was awful and had the personality of a doorknob. I almost wanted to speak to the manager about him because he brought the vibe down. Horrible customer service, doesn't know how to be professional, and even when I waved goodbye saying thank you with a huge smile he just stared at me and didn't say anything. He needs a talking to because it's not that hard to be kind to others or have a little personality, especially in the hospitality industry.

Honestly, I had pretty low expectations coming in here anyways, since it is in probably the most…read moretouristy area. Overall I had a pleasant experience, which may not be reflected in the amount of stars I'm giving them. If I could do a 3.5 I would. The food was the highlight of my experience. We got the pimento cheese balls to start, which were absolutely delicious. Then I got the shrimp mac and cheese, which was also pretty good. Nothing to write home about. My drink was pretty bad, which I partially blame myself for just for ordering poorly. It tasted like tequila and red dye 40 in a martini glass. It was also lukewarm when I got it. If I'm paying around $15 for a drink, it needs to be good. As you can kinda tell by the picture, the lights in the restaurant were ON. Which isn't really a problem, but it doesn't really make for a cool ambiance.

day. How many times do I have to tell you to try this…read moreplace? This is, hands down, the crown jewel when you visit Charleston. Their lobster is always fresh, so sweet, and unbelievably good. What's the secret? I don't know what they're doing back there, but they've cracked the code. Whether you go with the classic or switch it up and try another roll, you will not be disappointed. Sometimes I literally make a day trip just to grab their famous lobster roll. You never wait long, and what you get is pure perfection delivered in a basket. The guys working there aren't overly warm or chatty, but honestly, it doesn't even matter. The product is the star and does all the talking. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. It will outshine any famous Michelin-star spot when it comes to lobster, all day.

These lobster rolls were delicious and what I needed after a long afternoon of exploring. Only…read morereason to not have 5 stars was that it was quite expensive!