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    Captain D's

    2.4 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Fast Food, American
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Nancy P.

    The fish was delicious but the hush puppies were a bit dry. Overall for $5.99 it was good. Service was fast from the time I got to the drive thru and got my order was less than 5 minutes. The staff were friendly. Have not ate at a Captain Ds in years. Decent meal with large pieces of fish. More than enough for me.

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    Crystal F.

    Welp there is nothing bad I can say here. The food is always good and fresh. They don't have anything I didn't try that I don't like. My favorites is the okra, fish, crab and jalapeños bombers. I have experienced a long wait time once or twice but it's not normal for super long waits. So if it happens your like I guess it my day vs these lines always long. Been coming since a kid and will keep coming until I can't or they change the recipe.

    Adam H.

    I just ordered a 2pc catfish/shrimp meal and 24 extra shrimp. I got 0 cocktail sauce. Who tf wants to eat dry @$$ shrimp with no sauce?! ya'll hoardin cocktail sauce over there? g'ma likes it so you snag it for her instead of giving it to your customers? ya'll are garbage and I hope they pay you all $7.25/hr bcuz that's exactly what you deserve.

    First time coming here and had a very disappointing experience. Order a Deluxe Platter, 2-piece Catfish and single order of Lobster Rolls a $30 order. At the window we asked if they offered military discount, which they did, 10%. They gave us our food (well most of it). I reviewed the receipt and the discount only applied to the $5.29 lobster roll saving us only $0.53 on the entire $30 order that's less than 2% discount. After getting our food and driving home (about 10 mins away) noticed they didn't give us the lobster rolls which was the one item that was discounted. Had to drive back up there to get the order corrected and even asked them to remake the order so we had fresh food and not cold. Very unacceptable! Staff didn't even apologize nor offer anything for the inconvenience like a drink. They didn't even say hello. Would highly recommend not to go there.

    Extra breading, dried out, weird smell, and just not tasty
    SimSimma S.

    I wouldn't feed my dog this mess! Their fish, I was told by Luke (a manager, who doesn't identify himself as one unless you ask), has been compromised. Apparently, they are selling some extra breaded, dried out mystery meat! They have signs on their door and drive-thru speaker that state this (I was told when I called back to complain), but it doesn't help if you have ordered online and go to pick it up, like I DID. They said they are NOT giving refunds because you should've read the sign. 1st: Why are you selling something of such poor quality 2nd: disable your website/online orders or at least remove fish from being ordered on it or state that the quality is poor! I will not be patronizing this restaurant. They have gone down in customer service and food quality and the folks in management don't seem to care.

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    Evan G.

    This Captain D's location in Goose Creek is a great place to go for delicious seafood at a good value. I have been happy with their level of customer service here and have been well pleased with all of the orders that I have made from here.

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    Willber G.

    Restaurant was disgusting..... will be my last time coming here... cashier was rude to many customers. Hush puppies undercooked... if i saw how dirty it was in the back and by the counter before i ordered, i would not have ordered!!

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    I sat at the window for 20 minutes just to get old food. The employees are nice though.

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    Angry employees with the inability to articulate true customer service. Talk about customers in front of their faces too!

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    The fish was delicious but the hush puppies were a bit dry.

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    H & J Seafood

    H & J Seafood

    3.9
    (26 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    This is a small seafood market but has a good selection of fresh seafood…read more My mom lives in the area and comes here often to buy fresh seafood. She and I have bought brim, oysters, crab and shrimp. On our most recent trip it was local shrimp to make a gumbo. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, prices are decent and the selection good. There's always a line of people looking for the freshest selection at opening , which says a lot about the market. If I lived here, this would be my go-to seafood market.

    You can always tell of a popular and high-quality seafood market by the smell when you walk in…read more Such as the case with H&J Seafood in Goose Creek. To be honest I wasn't hunting for fresh fish, rather I was making Jambalaya and I was craving Boudin to go with it. I called ahead to make sure they had some and the employee was very nice and while they offer many varieties, I wanted pork and rice. They took my name on Friday ensuring it would be available on Monday, which it was. Upon entering the none assuming establishment which I wasn't anticipating it in a strip mall, not that it's an issue as it's a safe area, but I was expecting a free standing establishment for some reason. The two people in there were very nice and quick to greet me. It took a minute for my eyes to lift up from the display case stuffed full of a plethora of seafood. To be honest I last lived in Charleston in 2000 and spent the rest of my life in Kansas City and Austin. Fresh seafood, especially from a dedicate monger was hard to find so it was a reestablishing my roots. H&J has not only the freshest seafood available this far inland, but plenty of cooking accessories including spices, sauces and accompaniments for all your needs. Back to the display case, blue shell crabs, oysters, clams, shrimp, scallops and more fish than I can label were all wonderfully presented as if it was a snapshot in time of the best they had to offer. If only my menu had planned for this, I would have indulged in breaking my wallet. Alas, I told the nice young lady I was the guy who called in the boudin, which she indicated to look behind me. In the free-standing fridges, I grabbed my prize while I pondered some of their other bounty. Focus...I had to maintain focus! To give a short review on the boudin, it sucked. This is a subjective point, one that I compare with many other versions I've gotten from Louisiana companies that specialize in Cajun Boudin. First there was some off-putting spice in it one that struck me odd. I texture was ok but I didn't like it. Again, I don't hold this against H&J b/c first it's a subjective matter and second it was packaged and shipped in. To wrap up, I've found my fish monger and I will be going back. I know writing a review of a seafood market while only purchasing a pork product seems disingenuous, I grew up in Charleston and was a chef, one can "smell out" frauds and this isn't a subpar place. The people are nice, the seafood fresh and the quality is the best you get unless you know someone with a boat. Drop on by if you need any sort of seafood products!

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    Geechie Garlic Crabs & Seafood

    Geechie Garlic Crabs & Seafood

    4.4
    (58 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    The reviews said this place cooks to order so I was prepared to wait. After ordering it took about…read more25 minutes to get the food, but there were comfortable seats for those waiting. The crab rice was highly recommended, but wasn't what I expected. It was very mild in flavor and skimpy on the crab. The crab claw clusters were a little small, but she gave me an extra one so that's fair. As soon as I got home I changed into a stained shirt and devoured 3 crab claw clusters dripping with garlic-herb butter with my bare hands. This is not a food I eat in front of others. The butter sauce was very thin but flavorful and there was plenty of it. The yams were delicious, and sweet as dessert. Hubby's shrimp po boy was filling and very good.

    I ordered a shrimp dinner with a side of whiting fish, plus beef sausage and mac & cheese as my…read moresides. The shrimp were really good -- seasoned well and cooked right. The beef sausage? That was the star. Looking back, I should've doubled up on the sausage instead of getting the mac & cheese, which I was a little on the fence about. The crab rice was outstanding -- easily something I'd order again without hesitation. The fish was a little on the firm side, but it paired well with the palmetto juice, which had a smooth, semi-grape-like flavor (even though it's not grape). This was my first Geechee-style restaurant, so the whole experience was dope and different in a good way. Quick tip: order ahead if you can. Everything seems to be cooked fresh, and people were definitely waiting for their plates. I'd definitely come back and already know what I'm ordering next time.

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    Garlic Shrimp and Oyster tray. Comes with corn, egg, and potatoes.
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    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

    4.3
    (470 reviews)
    8.1 mi
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    People that work here really do their best to please you, hard working individuals having fun while…read morethey do their job I went by this place many time but because we don't do oysters we never had a desire to go in, I found out they have other stuff besides oysters. I would change the name because the name suggests they have oysters only and it turns out there is more, not a whole lot but enough for a non oysterholic to come in and have something to eat while you chug an ale or one of the shots with a slimy thing in it I got to try a shot of something that tasted like bloody Mary's mix with an oyster inside, I felt the slimy thing going down the hatch and later ordered a dozen or so oysters Parmesan, cooked taste a little like scallops, not bad and I could go back and try something else The calamari was ok, not as great as I can make them if I had a fryer with a thermostat, the batter was a little too thick and I tend to like them with a see through batter not a filler, it was crunchy ok but maybe a little overcooked and not a lot of people know that calamari should be flash fried for about a minute and if you go beyond that is like the Michelin man The place is fun and be prepared for a loud environment because it is small but go with an open mind and it is a nice different experience I will go back and try their fish and chips

    I love the Shuckin' Shack and come here all the time--whether it's with a group or grabbing a quick…read moresolo lunch between clients. The food is consistently great. My go-to favorites are the blackened mahi tacos, fresh oysters, mac and cheese bites, shrimp po' boy, and the chicken wings. Everything is always flavorful and well done, and the oyster shooters are a must. I love sitting outside when I can, and the atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and welcoming. The staff is always friendly, and it's just an easy place to enjoy good food and good vibes. Consistently solid and always a good experience. Five stars every time.

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    Red Crab - North Charleston

    Red Crab - North Charleston

    4.0
    (202 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Best seafood boil in North Charleston BY FAR!…read more I had literally the most incredible service . The daiquiri's SLAPPED (I recommend a watermelon daq) and I got a half pound of shrimp, crawfish, and black mussels with the full assortment of sauces and spices). To. Die. For! For real. The vibe is like family, it's fun and vibrant, they have a huge fish tank (like come through aquarium!) and they come prepared with a little throwaway bucket, plastic gloves, and wet wipes. Also thank you to Michael for getting my LIFE together mama. I will come back to charleston literally just for this place.

    Weird place to review. It definitely needs a refresh on the outside and the parking lot. Inside…read morelooked fine. I was told to seat myself at the bar, I guess because I was by myself, but instead of the bartender taking my order like is normal when you are seated at the bar, a server came by and stood next to me to take my order and explain the menu. I ordered the Weekend Special (it's call that, but you can order it at any time, same for the other specials), hush puppies, and sausage. One thing very different here is they cook the food in a plastic bag with a sauce mixed in, so you pick a sauce at the time of order. Service was fast and friendly. I don't want to get anyone in trouble by going into detail, but some of the people behind the bar were pretty unprofessional. Not to me directly or to customers, but the conversations employees were having should have been done somewhere not in front of customers. Hush puppies were both sweet and savory which I like. Shrimp, potatoes, and crab came out done well. Lobster tail was tough and rubbery. The sausage was fine, tasted like Hillshire Farms or an equivalent which is fairly meh to me but I know lots of folks like that. I really did not care for the food being cooked in the sauce. I had some in Cajun and some in garlic and butter, and it was just too heavy for me. I really just like me seafood bare and dip it in some melted butter and lemon pretty lightly, so having a few cups of sauce in each bag of food was just way too much for my tastes. This is a personal preference thing so I am not knocking stats for it, but I didn't care for this style (plus it was super messy), and I don't want all the extra calories from a sauce. Price was pretty good for the amount of food I had. J.Ja

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    The Crab Shack

    The Crab Shack

    3.9
    (325 reviews)
    7.1 mi
    $$

    I don't know that this was related to the Crab Shack in Folly Beach which is one of my favorite…read moreplaces to eat in the area. I went here last night on a whim since my kids weren't with me this weekend (my son doesn't care for seafood). I had the Charleston seafood steamed pot and added sausage. Staff was friendly and good came out fast! Everything tasted fine too. Maybe it's just that I was there my myself, and every other time I go to the one in Folly I have been with my girlfriend or friends or my kids, or the lack of a live band, and there is something just FUN about sitting around a big pot of steaming shellfish peeling shrimp and cracking crabs and prying oysters open, or maybe I was just worn out by the week and in a little slump from some personal stuff, or being inside in the winter instead of outside when it's nicer, but I just didn't feel the same "this is really nice" that I get in Folly. All the same the food was just as good, service was good, and it's nice to have a seafood option right by my house that isn't a big hassle to get to. J.Ja

    Was sadly disappointed with our return after a few years. The West Ashley location was always our…read morefav location anyway but the Crab Shacks were a Go-To for the buckets. We decided to share the steamed shrimp. And the steak and crab. The shrimp were delicious. It stopped there. The crab leg cluster looked like it had been cooked more than once and it wouldn't come out of the shell. The fries were over cooked. Not sure what they marinate their steaks in or what process they use to cook them but it seems more of a roast than a steak. Couldn't even tell what cut it was. Just seemed like a restaurant on its way out. When we told the server we were going to share the meal we had to ask for an additional plate, and then she only brought an appetizer plate. Just sad all the way around. Maybe our expectations were too high. Good luck and go for the steamed shrimp

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    Chef Racks Garlic Crabs

    Chef Racks Garlic Crabs

    4.7
    (16 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Was visiting North Charleston from Atlanta with my son for a soccer match. He wanted pizza but I…read morewanted to go local and enjoy some seafood. Chef Racks had good reviews and had that local vibe on Yelp. Got the fried shrimp, crab cake and fish basket. So good, exactly what I was hoping for. Lots of locals putting in orders while I waited so I knew it would be good. Great way to enjoy local seafood eats without going all the way into Charleston. Highly recommend and will come back again if we're in the area.

    I visited here with my sister Medinah for the first time on 10/18/2025. I was in the passenger…read moreseat for the trip with sis because she came to Savannah GA for support to one of her friends in passing.My sister has been here previously and she been telling me about this restaurant for a year. The seafood here is delicious! Top tier creme de la creme! I got the crab rice with fried whiting fish and shrimp! I also got a romulade sauce to add to my crab rice it's not needed but it does a little bit more to it being that it's spicy bussing!! I shared the sauce with my sister! tasted a garlic shrimp off my sister plate delicious!! She got the garlic crabs with garlic shrimp! This restaurant is off the beaten path but definitely worth the trip! . Just be patient with your order because the food is cooked to order. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. Check them out be sure to pull up and support!

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    Crab rice with fried whiting fish and shrimp and pineapple lemonade
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