This was my first time eating here and it was fantastic! The restaurant is on the waterfront in the historic district in Georgetown SC on the harborwalk. The bartender,Sarah was so nice and makes the best margarita!! I asked her for some recommendations for supper and she suggested the tacos as it was "taco Tuesday"! I chose the grilled chicken tacos and they were fabulous wirh a tangy sauce. Did I mention she made the best margarita?' And the drinks are very affordable! Great atmosphere at the outdoor bar on the waterfront. read more

Buzz’s Roost - Relaxing vibe at the outdoor bar/restaurant on the waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, South Carolina

Stopped in while driving through Georgetown. We really liked the atmosphere outside. The food was great, my wife got the flounder sandwich and I got the roof top salad and a cup of clam chowder. The service was great, we highly recommend it! read more

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Went to meet family as it was 1/2 way spot. I was a little nervous as it's tucked basically in an alley and it was after dark when we went however I was surprisingly delighted by the people and the food. I expected typical bar food but we were given more upscale food with developed tastes that were cooked very well. My husband had shrimp and steak that were cooked perfectly. I had a chicken bbq flatbread that my only complaint was a little less bbq sauce but that's my own preference. The rest of the parties food and cocktails were great too. Our server was nice and attentive. She offered refills, checked food status, chitchatted and was all around lovely. If we have the chance to go again, we will return and would love to check out the town further. read more

Met friends here and ate upstairs on the open deck. Not a lot of shade, but most tables have some with table umbrellas; downstairs is completely covered but more crowded. Nice view of the waterfront and our server was very good. Not a ton of beers on tap, but they have some of the local brewed ones as well as other good drink options. Food was solid (our group got couple different types of tacos and the fish sandwich) and everyone liked theirs. Not sure when I might be in the area again but would certainly recommend. Walk along the riverwalk boardwalk when you're done. read more

Surprised to see so many negative reviews. I had a great first experience at Buzz's Roost. Food was great, beer was great. It's a bar so you really can't expect anything outside of that atmosphere. Probably the best grouper sandwich I've had in a long time. read more

Buzz’s Roost - a basket of fries and a sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, South Carolina

The place was almost empty when we came in. Our server was very nice. But the food was gross. One person liked the clam chowder. But the fries, tacos and fish sandwich were almost inedible. The table was sticky. And when we first sat down, they told us a long list of everything they were out of. I ordered a beer and they were even out of that. Would definitely avoid this place in the future. read more

This is a bar as best as I can say. They did have great beers on tap and the staff was fun. It's more a locals place id say but it you just wanna drink and have bar food and sit on the inlet of the bay in Georgetown SC and listen to conversations and people watch , its a cool plaxe to do it. There were also some baby gators floating around off the docks waiting to get free handouts. read more

Buzz’s Roost - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, South Carolina

My coworkers and I called in a order of at least $ 100 the bartender took our orders and was very very rude. He could not be bothered to answer our questions stating he doesn't cook the food. Well why is he taking orders. My coleslaw was missing also read more

Food was good for the most part. Fries are delicious. One of our party members did however get sick after going and we guess either from tartar sauce or sweet potato fries because no one else had those items that he did. The winyah bay blueberry beer is top notch !!!! read more

The food was pretty bland, and lacked freshness. Got the brisket burger and wasn't satisfied. The bun fell apart and just lacked flavor. The fries were bland and had no flavor. The drinks were good and what saves it from a 2 star review. Service was good. I would recommend this place for drinks and that's about it. read more

I read in many of the reviews that this restaurant had a great view of the ocean. I didn't find this to be true. I did find that this place has a great view of a dock. I guess that works. As far as the food goes, I had the blueberry jalapeño shrimp tacos and a side of buffalo chips. They weren't great. The shrimp in the tacos were very flavorful, but the sauce was disappointing. It pretty much tasted like spicy blueberry jelly. I would have loved for more of the jalapeño flavor to come through. The buffalo chips were very bland. A little salt/seasoning of any kind always helps. On the upside, our server was very nice to us our entire time there, and the outdoor seating area was very enjoyable. They also have live music on certain nights, so that's a plus. read more

Buzz’s Roost - Blueberry jalapeño shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, South Carolina

Love Buzz's. Service is always great. Love their drink specials. We take family all the time.

Best burgers and grilled shrimp tacos around. Can't beat quality and value. Plus they have PBRs!

They have a good drink selection here, full bar outside and inside, and live music sometime nights. I had the fried shrimp and was very impressed with it. The sauce that comes with it really makes it stand out from shrimp baskets I've had other places. I highly recommend the outdoor seating to get a view of the riverfront if the weather is nice and there are seats available. The only thing I thought was lacking was the seating policy. Both times I've been I've seen a sign saying to see hostess, only to have random staff see me waiting and tell me to sit wherever. The bar staff also didn't seem super thrilled to be there when I ended up at the inside bar one evening. read more

My family and I loves Buzz's Roost. They're dog friendly and the staff is kinda. Their frozen drinks are great and our favorite thing on the menu is the boneless medium wings. The Korean bbq tacos are also so good! I highly recommend. read more

Buzz’s Roost - Korean BBQ tacos - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, South Carolina

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Lunch was so good that we decided to come back for dinner. The dinner crowd was a little more... eclectic than the lunch crowd but hey, they treated us like VIPs! They even kicked two attractive ladies out of the best table in the house to make way for our party of six. No one had to wait on a drink all night. The service was top-notch from the moment we sat down. This was all the more impressive because our server had taken down 18 beers and two bottles of wine the day prior. Cat 1 Hurricane... why not? I don't judge. In fact, I laud his effort for showing up to work and staying until the job was done (more on that later). Buzz's food exceeded expectations. The crab dip was a playful little dish. Tendies were a touch dry, but the Mahi tacos were Out.Of.This World. Freshly caught fish wrapped in a lightly fried tortilla that reminded me of a Colombian Arepa. Top that off with the Roost's very own candy cane porter and you will know what true bliss tastes like. All sounds pretty good right? Wrong. I feel compelled to write this review because the kitchen was blatantly in breach of the fire code - There was no emergency exit. How do I know this, you might ask? Well, Georgia was about to wrestle the lead away from Missouri (go Dawgs) when the crackle of gunshots rang through the bar. Naturally, my mind raced to the active shooter training module I had been compelled to click through or risk ending up in hot water with HR. I knew exactly what to do - Stop, drop and roll. Like an elite seal team squadron, my guys and I bolted for the emergency exit that was sure to be located in the kitchen. Wrong again. There was no way out of that kitchen, and the nearest exit felt further away than even my most errant drive on this cart path-only kind of day. We took a moment to gather ourselves and determine the next move. The type of shooting that occurs at this time of night likely isn't coming from a guy with a manifesto.. we felt good about that. Still, we wanted to get the F out of there. Determined to break out of this kitchen panic room, we crept back out the door we came in. Sure enough, out popped our server dutifully arriving with a mobile credit card terminal in tow. His hands were shaking like a shitting dog, and the card just wouldn't go through. Was he in shock or just suffering from the worst case of delirium tremens in history? We'll never know. But I'll be damned if we didn't pool together $330 of cash on the spot to leave him with a 20% tip for his outstanding service. On our way out he encouraged us to use the front door because "the shooter is still out back". The red lights of the exit sign were in plain sight, and we could taste freedom on the other side. Not so fast. "You boys know that if you leave you cant come back in? There's no reentry." I give it 1 star. Could've been 5 without the shooting and maybe 3 even with the shooting if the kitchen had just been up to code with an emergency exit. Until next time Buzz's read more

Food is consistently good for the three times that I've been here at this location. They're last place was destroyed in a massive fire. I like the new location better. It's more own to the waterfront. The service has been on point. I'm really not sure what happened with the other reviews. I am actually a little befuddled by the slightly negative reviews made. It seems to be a great outside , dog friendly, waterfront bar. I love it and plan to come back as much as I can read more

Buzz’s Roost - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, South Carolina

If I could give zero stars, I would. When we arrived, a server told us to sit anywhere and we chose outside. We waited 10 minutes or so to be noticed and another 10 to get our drinks. When the food arrived, it was overcooked and not as ordered. The server never reappeared until it was time to give us the bill. She said that she was slammed which was why we were ignored. She must have been the only server who was slammed because I saw all the others multiple times. Do not waste your money here, there are far better places to eat in Georgetown, and several are on the water like Buzz's Roost. read more

Several locals recommended this spot. First things first--- so hungry forgot food pics. Eclectic casual dining with multiple tvs across the bar for your enjoyment and reasonably priced. The sign says come in and seat yourself. So that's just what we did. It wasn't long before a waitress came over. My family enjoyed a burger/fries, chicken wrap, and a salad entree. No complaints with the food and service kept checking especially since they forgot the mayo on the burger and to bring the salad. No problems with a return visit when I return to the area. read more

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On what planet is a "French Dip" sandwich a steak sandwich with a cup of beef stock? It's supposed to be (and is described on the menu as) sliced roast beef on a roll with juice for dipping. What I got was sliced beef that had been grilled until it was slightly burnt. I probably should have sent it back but I was with friends and din't want to make a scene. I'll eat somewhere else from now on. read more

Nice view of water but a smokers paradise. The outside dining is partially enclosed with only one side of the dining space actually open air. I will not return due to smokers. read more

A fun restaurant with a casual feel. The service was great. Hats off to PJ for great service and interaction. The food quality was excellent. The fish was very fresh and reasonably priced . The wine menu was very limited. The bar service was good. read more

Food is pretty good. Service has always been great! It's your average bar/restaurant, but given the limited selection in Georgetown it is one of our favorites here read more

Definitely recommend the blueberry jalapeño shrimp tacos as someone else mentioned. The fried pickles were good too. My husband had a chicken wrap he liked. Many beers on tap read more

Buzz’s Roost - Jalapeño blueberry shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, South Carolina

Great riverfront views, amazing staff, good food. We had the barbecue nachos - amazing. We also had the French dip, which got great reviews, and the cob salad, which did too. I had the Buffalo shrimp wrap, which was very solid. Definitely my favorite riverfront place in Georgetown. read more

This place is a go to place for a cheap beer or well drink. Great spot on the water to listen to some live music with their two story deck. The food is typical bar food leaning towards seafood. Everything is fried in same oil so avoid anything fried if you have a shellfish allergy. With that said, I could not eat here. I did enjoy my frozen half strawberry daiquri half pina colada. read more

Ok mixed reviews here. The view is awesome! The beer selection... also awesome. Dirty Myrtle was a fave. Service was all over the map; though the bartenders were way better. Food was total meh. My spicy blueberry shrimp tacos were gross... they fried the tortilla so it was greasy. They also came with sautéed sliced Brussel sprouts. So imagine the flavor profile: blueberry. Shrimp. Brussel sprouts. read more

Loved the food and atmosphere. Waitress was great. Food was good when we got it. It took 1.5 hours to get our food. With small children it was very nice of our waitress to get the children's food in first but it was an hour until the adults got their food and we were scrambling to eat and keep the kiddos occupied. read more

We stopped here for a quick rest and waterside drink after strolling along the river on the boardwalk. There is plenty of free street side parking nearby to this establishment. It is at one end of the boardwalk so it was a nice way to end our day. The outside area is extremely laid back with picnic tables and table umbrellas. It did not appear that there was any actual service being provided outside so I went in to get our drinks. The bartender was very attentive and friendly. The inside is very spacious with plenty of TVs and a sports bar atmosphere. Several other people appeared to be doing the same as us and actually joined us at our table on the patio. We had the dog with us so he was a focal point of the conversation. Before we left, we did finally see a server, so I am glad we opted to go inside to order. read more

We love this place. The food is good and the servers are pleasant. Hunter is an amazing waiter and the best we have had at any of the area restaurants. We usually sit outside and enjoy the view. read more

BEWARE!!!! This restaurant is dirty and not even trying to clean anything properly. The food was just ok. But half the servers did not wear masks. The other half wore them but did not cover their noses. If you are going to wear a mask the least you could do is wear it properly. Also the menus were reused so much that the print was wearing off to the point it was hard to read them. Even worse, I saw a server clear a table for new guests but she just picked up the dishes left by the last party and DID NOT wipe the table down with a rag or any type of cleaner. It was DISGUSTING especially during the COVID crisis. read more

I regular this joint. Never a bad meal ever. My fav is the ahi tuna tacos. Heck all the tacos are amazing and inventive. The chicken tenders are the best I have ever eaten anywhere. Love the wings. Salads are fresh. Crab balls off chart. The only thing I don't like is clam chowder. Service sometimes is weak but I can get over that as food is always really fresh, tasty, inventive, and outside the box. read more

Food was pretty good. I had the Buzz Burger and it was real good. The place itself is nice. Big wide open space with tv's on the wall which are viewable from almost any angle. The inside is mostly old Georgetown brick which is nice. There is also a back deck overlooking an inlet to Winyah Bay and also a nice view of the Steel Mill. read more

Buzz’s Roost - Seafood Near Me - Georgetown, South Carolina

The bartenders are beautiful, the drinks are delicious and they have cool ass shirts!

Don't do it. The 2 stars are for the water view and the not-horrible prices of cocktails. But everything else sucks, including the food. Hands-down worst onion rings I've had in my life, despite the waitress recommending them over the fries. The burger was less than average. The manager or owner was unnecesarily a jerk when we first walked up because we didn't notice the sign sitting on the ground that mentioned the hostess stand. There are many better options along the Harborwalk. There's even a Taco Bell nearby I think. And a few trash cans. And the river. read more

I've been here a few times and been let down every time. The first time I ate here, I just wasn't pleased with the food. It's bar food to put it simply. The last time I ate here, I physically got sick. I'd pass on eating here if I were trying to get a real meal. read more

The food was good. The wait staff was horrible. It was 'seat yourself'. So we did and waited ten minutes before going to the waitress stand to get menus. We eventually found out who our waitress was and she was the same person waiting on the table next to us but somehow didn't realize we were at her table.. There was a bug in the water we were served. When the waitress brought the food to our table with no utensils , we had to ask another waitress to get them.. There was construction that included putting screws into metal. The workers were very loud and they were drinking beer.. I'm not planning on frequenting that restaurant even though we live close by... read more

I visited in a party of 7 (includes two six year old's) about an hour and a half before closing. We sat outside with a view of the riverfront which was nice. This is a bar not a restaurant. The music was louder than needed. Our waitress was being harassed by a drunk patron who decided to run his fingers through her hair as she was taking our order. The table order drinks, appetizers, tacos, wings and crab cakes. The drinks and appetizers were all good however the crab cake was not. It was mostly bread, not seasoned, and overcooked. We would visit this place again for appetizers and drinks only. read more

Front of house staff is nice and very attentive, beer selection is broad but generic and the appetizers aren't bad. However, the main coarse meals are total crap! This restaurant is 200 yards away from the boat docks and an area that that is historically responsible for almost every American rice dish known. We were served small, previously hard frozen shrimp from who knows where and rice pilaf straight out of a microwave bag. Should have paid attention to the fact that the place was almost empty at 7pm. I've eaten at almost every restaurant in this town and would happily revisit them all except this one. You'll get better food at the fast food chains on the highway... seriously!!! read more

My husband and I called and made a take out order here a few days ago and we asked for the seafood platter. We were really excited to eat it once we got home, but when we opened the container, it was the snow crab dinner. My husband was severely disappointed, however the crab legs were very good. I've only had crab legs at Red Lobster, but these were definitely 100% better than those. So the 3 stars is for messing up our order, but I would recommend the food. read more