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    Catfish johnny's

    3.5 (26 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    John E.

    Great spot on the West Side of Columbia on Lake Murray - Chapin, SC. 2 outdoor covered bars with views of the marina. Food is classic bar and grill --- fried! There are salads and other offerings. Love music and docks for drive up boat access. Chill ass spot!!

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    Donna U.

    Awesome lakeside boating stop! Good food, clean bathrooms, pleasant quick service. Catfish Plate

    Catfish Jonny's is JPeters.
    Warren M.

    Awesome late Sunday Lunch with friends. Catfish Johnny's is JPeters, they just haven't completed the name change yet. The best JPETERS we have eaten at. Great food, view and service. Will be back!!!

    Mudslide and pina colada

    Came for a pre-dinner drink by the water and was not disappointed! Bar staff was friendly and the on-site band provided the perfect ambience to bring the day to a close. Try the frozen mudslide! Thanks!

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    Sherri L.

    Our favorite place on Lake Murray! 10oz burgers, great portions and kids meals. Live bands on the weekend is a plus. Great friendly staff, fair prices, accessible by land or water. Lake Murray NEEDS more fabulous establishments like this place! Great business models can be found in Missouri on Lake Of The Ozarks, aka: LOTO

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    Great food & great atmosphere‼ food is fabulous‼ location is amazing‼ service is always great & speedy ‼

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    Love this place! The food is decent but the music and atmosphere is nice. Will go again.

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    Come for the frozen drinks, catfish and live music. We went during the pandemic and felt comfortable because it's all outdoors.

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    Great spot on the West Side of Columbia on Lake Murray - Chapin, SC.

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    George Roberts

    George Roberts

    4.8
    (24 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    This place is truly a hidden gem! If you haven't tried it yet, you are missing out…read more My husband and I have officially made it one of our regular date night spots. It may be small, but it's packed with incredible customer service, warm ambiance, and delicious, mouthwatering food. I was especially impressed with the lobster rolls, the best I've had since Charleston. The lobster was fresh, sweet, and perfectly prepared. And let's talk about the bar! The drinks are perfectly poured and the bartenders are amazing, attentive, welcoming, and they make you feel right at home. Come hungry and be prepared to fall in love with a menu full of savory, scrumptious options. Between you and me, I might just have to try the whole thing.

    My husband and I dined here for a date night. We went early, around 5, on Saturday. We were…read morethankful to be seated right away. What a beautiful, cozy restaurant. We were warmly greeted by the hostess, seated at a comfortable table and our server was fantastic!!! We enjoyed the crab dip as an appetizer. It is served with pita bread and was absolutely delicious!!! I highly recommend it. Five My husband had the surf and turd which was served with loaded mashed potatoes and broccolini. The steak was cooked exactly how he ordered it and was a large serving! Five I had the crab cake (which is technically an appetizer) and it was served with corn chowder. It was the perfect portion size for me after having an appetizer. Five I would eat this an appetizer or meal! I also opted for a side of mashed potatoes. Plenty of draft beer and a great cocktail/wine menu. We really enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning! What a gem!

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    Liberty Tap Room

    Liberty Tap Room

    3.1
    (369 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Some friends and I gathered for a lakeside luncheon this Thursday afternoon at Liberty On The Lake…read moreat the Irmo location. This was my first time experiencing this venue, and I honestly was pleasantly surprised. From being greeted at the door and shown to our table, ordering our food to even having our waitresses snap a few photo's to document our visit, I was very impressed with the staff's attentiveness and willing to offer suggestions, and see our food was prepared promptly, and to our tastes. We chose to visit during lunch, so I ordered the Philly Cheese steak sandwich which came with fries, and it was very tasty. My friend ordered the fish & chips, which he said was also very delicious, his wife ordered shrimp with hushpuppy's, and I tried one, that cinnamon butter sauce pairs very with with the hush puppy's. The atmosphere for a lunch crowd was very chill, some soft music playing in the background, but not overpowering to limit conversation, the staff was friendly, and the food was tasty, with decent portions, and more importantly - Reasonably Priced. I can't wait to return again soon, and bring some friends along to share a new spot to enjoy some terrific food at Liberty On The Lake.

    Liberty on the Lake was the perfect spot to celebrate a special birthday for both mom and daughter…read more The setting alone made the experience memorable -- beautiful waterfront views, a relaxing atmosphere, and a great place to sit back and enjoy a meal while looking out over the water. It felt like a great place for a celebration without being overly formal. We started with a few appetizers that were great for sharing. The hushpuppies came out hot and crispy and paired really well with the dipping sauces. The coconut shrimp was another highlight -- perfectly fried with a nice crunchy coating and a sweet dipping sauce that added a lot of flavor. For the main meal, the fish and fries were classic comfort food done well. The fish was golden and flaky with a light batter that wasn't too heavy, and the fries were crispy and seasoned just right. Everything came out fresh and hot, which made the meal even better. The coleslaw on the side was creamy and balanced the fried seafood nicely. Drinks were also a fun part of the celebration. The cocktail was refreshing and light, perfect for sipping while enjoying the lake view. Sitting by the water with a drink in hand really added to the birthday vibe and made the whole experience feel a little more special. Overall, Liberty on the Lake was a great choice for a birthday outing. Good food, generous portions, beautiful lake views, and a relaxed environment that made it easy to celebrate and enjoy time together. Definitely a nice spot for a casual celebration or a meal with family by the water.

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    Catch 22

    Catch 22

    4.2
    (97 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    We are in Chapin, three to four times a year. Visiting our son and DIL. Our favorite go to seafood…read morerestaurant is Catch 22. Food is always delicious, good service and the draft beer cold. The prices are reasonable compared to SoFlo. My favorite thing is their hush puppies. Perfectly fried and soft on the inside. We usually go for dinner. This time we were there for lunch. We ordered the special Mahi with a side of fries. My husband Mahi was served blackened, delicious fresh and perfectly cooked. I ordered the grouper bites with two sides, sautéd veggies and hush puppies. The grouper was fresh, plentiful. I usually order the fried green tomatoes and the hush puppies as a starter. We have also had the pasta and the crab cakes, equally delicious. Menu also offers burgers, sandwiches, wings and vegetarian options. There's outdoor seating. And parking in the back. Highly recommend.

    We we recently had a delightful seafood dinner at Catch 22. After arriving without reservations,…read morewe were greeted warmly and shown to a comfortable booth. It was a Friday evening and the restaurant was quite full. Three of us ordered a fancy margarita--I believe it was coconut flavored. I ordered a glass of Riesling. It was surprisingly on the dry side, which I didn't mind at all. My wife didn't care for her margarita, and thus just confirmed once again that she does care for tequila-based drinks. For our entrées, D, his wife and I had seafood platters; his was deep fried, and mine was broiled. He got two seafood selections and I got three--oysters, shrimp and scallops. She went with a fried oyster platter. My broiled seafood was simply seasoned with Old Bay, but it worked for me. The oysters were sweet and lightly broiled. The shrimp was flavorful, as well as the scallops. While I didn't taste any deep fried seafood, the batter looked crunchy and lightly breaded. My wife had the she-crab soup, with a side of sherry, and she loved it. It was creamy, and was served with a dollop of crab on top. She also had a spinach salad with almonds and strawberries-- topped with baked salmon. The sides for our platters included sweet and white potato fries, and cole slaw. I was impressed with the price of my platter, how it was prepared, and the flavor. We opted for a unique desert--a gelato bomb. It consists of a ball of ice cream wrapped in chocolate cake. Very good. Our server was very pleasant and accommodating . I think her name was Chelsea. She is a fine server. Hats off to Catch 22. Keep up the good work.

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    Delicious Ahi tuna at Catch 22. Great food, good prices, friendly service, and dog friendly patio! We will definitely be back soon!!
    Delicious Ahi tuna at Catch 22. Great food, good prices, friendly service, and dog friendly patio! We will definitely be back soon!!
    Grilled Mahi with a blue crab and shrimp topping.
    Grilled Mahi with a blue crab and shrimp topping.
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    Rusty Anchor Restaurant

    Rusty Anchor Restaurant

    3.3
    (59 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    We love going there by boat. The food is good the services is top notch the vibes are so nice. Lots…read moreof parking on the water and on land. We always find new options to try and they are great with allergies! We can't wait to go back when it gets warmer.

    One of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in a while! We live minutes away, and had been at…read morethis location under three different names before, so we decided to try the Nauti Turtle for a quick Sunday night dinner. The food is average and the service was overall ok, but the atmosphere was what pretty much ruined the experience. They have their own private boat dock, and generally pleasant outside seating area, especially on a warm evening. This time, however, somebody had decided to dock their boat right outside the restaurant's seating deck, and leave their music on, blasting whatever they thought was appropriate and counting as good taste. We could not even talk to each other over it, it was so loud, and both my husband and I left with massive headaches and in a hurry. We asked a server if they could do anything about it, but they came back saying they had talked to a manager and nothing can be done, since they have no idea who the boat belonged to. I have a hard time believing that they have so little control over their own dock, but they seemed to have zero interest in finding a solution so we opted to leave instead. And we will not be coming back.

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    Buffalo Chicken Tenders and Fries
    Buffalo Chicken Tenders and Fries
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    Chophouse of Chapin

    Chophouse of Chapin

    3.8
    (120 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Made reservations for Saturday at 7pm, arrived at 6:35pm and was able to be seated early. The…read morerestaurant is industrial, big windows, exposed brick, grand lighting but still has an intimate feel. Our server introduced herself with menus & drink options in tow. Not sure about the music selection, as we dove right into scanning the menu and enjoying the options. We had the Japanese fried chicken (3.5/6) and the Prosciutto Wrapped Fontina (6/6) would definitely order again as it was delicious. We selected the butchers board (6/6) with asparagus & bacon mac and cheese for our sides - medium rare of course. The spread was delicious. We had a mule and a blueberry spritz to accompany the meal. As the sun set, the locations lights seemed to dim as well, ramping up the intimate feel. Server checked in multiple times (her name is Victoria Batte). Ordered crème brûlée for dessert and left stuffed.

    My husband and I ate here last night 2/28/26. The atmosphere and staff were pleasant and helpful…read more The meal however was repeatedly substandard. We started with the deviled eggs which seemed like they didn't even try to add flavor. Only one person in the group ordered steak which was not cooked to the order, and was completely unevenly prepared. Two people in the group ordered the burger which were ordered as medium and came overly well done. The prices are the only high end items on the menu. I have no problem paying for a decent meal, however the Chophouse of Chapin needs to address the food quality. I would advise to go elsewhere for your dinner plans.

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    Accent wall in dining area
    Accent wall in dining area
    Chophouse of Chapin
    Excellent wine menu and for the more special wines, decanting and Bordeaux glasses

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    Excellent wine menu and for the more special wines, decanting and Bordeaux glasses

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