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    Charm City Seafood

    4.5 (188 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Barbeque, Tacos
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Jimi J.

    Not too busy on a Saturday evening , which was a little shocking. While I was there business picked up though. The restaurant is well lit, very clean and tidy and especially relaxing. Loved the life sized tree in the middle of the dining room. They have a walk up counter, there was no line so I was straight to register. The young lady at the counter was polite and cheerful. She readily answered any questions and did it with a smile and just a touch of country charm. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich, cooked greens and slaw. The slaw was really nice, fresh and not overly wet. The greens were cooked well but, and I cannot believe I am typing this, they were over seasoned. This made them a little too salty. Hard to believe, but true. The pulled pork...beautiful cooked, tender, not a dry bite through out, and their tangy sauce added a little sweetness to help cut the overall savoriness of the sandwich. My one critique, it didn't have much smoke flavor, at all. I got more of the smoke through smell, little by taste. Doesn't make it a bad sandwich, but that lack of a powerful smoke takes this from what should have been a 5, to a 4. I would also like to point out a young man, who was working the floor (on 02/28/2025 at 6:45pm) as he was truly impressive. He took care of everyone from the drink station to the exit door. He showed an impressive work ethic and was very respectful and never stopped smiling and offering to help in anyway he could. Management could only hope to a staff full of employees like this. All in all, a lovely meal and a great staff. I will return, maybe they'll earn that 5th star from me then!

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    Julie F.

    Heading cross Florida state on route 60, we've usually stopped at another restaurant for great seafood. We were sad to learn that the other place was "temporarily" closed. We were afraid that this may be more than just a short while as construction and new roads have made access a bit difficult. So, we scoured our yelp app for a place near where we were traveling and that also had seafood. We were quite happy to find Charm City. As well as quite surprised to see their varied crab menu in the middle of Florida. The outside of this place looks like a small old timey shack but inside it's clean and large. You order and pay at the counter. The menu was on the wall. And even though there were a lot of seafood options, they also had wings and tacos, salads, bowls, and a nice selection of barbecue "off the smoker". They have a kids menu, too. I got their soft-shell crab and shrimp po boy. The seafood was fried but lightly battered. It came with two different sauces which I requested on the side -- one was spicy. The softshell was wonderful -- a nice size -- large enough so you could enjoy the crab. The shrimp were plentiful and quite good as well. The sandwich came with chips (they tasted home made) and some coleslaw. My husband decided to get their pulled pork sandwich. It came on a brioche bun and had onions and pickles, too. For sides, he upgraded to baked beans and collard greens. He really liked the pork sandwich and the greens. He said the beans were okay. We think we've found our new "go to" restaurant stop when we are in the area. And we know there's lots more on the menu that we'd like to try.

    Beef briaket quesadilla with crabby fries and slaw
    Mark M.

    My wife and I stopped on our way from the east coast to the west coast of Florida for dinner. There are food trucks outside which I thought at first was where we were ordering but instead it is inside a building, served much like from a food truck. You order the food and they bring it over. The presentation was nice and the food was not bad! Actually for the most part it was good, the crabby fries which was an up charge I would be sure to pass on next time, they were pretty tasteless aside from the heavy dosage of old bay. And no crab meat to taste. At any rate, for a one and done experience it was ok, prob would consider other options next time.

    Jill B.

    The food was pretty good. I love seafood and the s ruso seafood was good. My favorite was the crab cake. I didn't not love the crabby cheese dip over the pretzels or the homemade chips. The thicker cut fries were way better. Skip the chips and just get the crab cake and fries.

    Wings
    Christine X.

    Found this place by accident and so glad I did. You order at the counter and the dining room is clean and adorable. I particularly love that tree! The fries were good and the wings were tasty. I will be back.

    Wings
    Carol T.

    Since Ruby Tuesday was closed, we tried Charm City and were pleasantly surprised. There is a huge lighted tree in the center of this quaint establishment. You order your food and it's delivered to your table. We had wings, a pulled chicken sandwich and mahi tacos. We all enjoyed our food. The coleslaw was average and could have used some onion and vinegar. We enjoyed ourselves and will probably return.

    Burnt barely edible fried grouper

    They really need learn how to read orders, especially at $72! After ordering online my husband had to go back again because they forgot my dinner! Then because they had to make it, the BURNT my grouper! I was looking forward to the food but I'll second think it next time!

    Crab balls
    Linda L.

    Very cute little house on the side of the road with adorable interior decor and friendly staff. The tree in the middle of the restaurant makes it super homey inside. Known as Maryland style, they're loaded with seafood options, crab in particular. They have sandwiches, tacos, salads, something for everyone. I opted for the crab balls as their speciality is the award winning crab cakes but their 6 oz crab cake was a bit too much for me by myself. The crab bites appetizer is still a hefty portion! It was chunky and loaded with crab meat. I got the broiled version and it was tender and fell apart. The sauce was also very good. I also had the crabby fries. Very nicely cut potato slices with good seasoning. The dip topping was a little too rich and creamy for me but the flavors were good. There's crab meat in the dip but not equivalent to the amount of thick cream sauce. Definitely a hearty side.

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    Andrea S.

    What a cool little place! Laid back, friendly, busy little spot in Bartow- definitely worth the drive out there so something different! So this place has seafood, bbq and ice cream! It is quick service- order at the counter and get your own drinks. They'll bring out the food when it's ready. Pick your own seats. They have indoor and outdoor seating and nice bathrooms that are always clean. My favorite things: Bbq nachos, crabby fries, the crabby chicken sandwich, the blackened crabby grouper sandwich, the crabby mac and cheese, any flavor of milkshake, and the OLD BAY WINGS are an absolute MUST!!! Pro tip: a lot of their items are 'crabby' so don't overdo it on the 'crabby' items- I would suggest just one 'crabby' menu item for your meal. They have so many good things, it'll be easy to get a variety!

    My food.
    Keaton B.

    Good food, fast wait time and the decoration is very modern. I got the jumbo shrimp with fries and the shrimp was on point!! And for those who like different types of shrimp, (the way they're cooked) they have multiple types! The fries could've been better had the seasoning been more spread out since there was like 3 fries with a crazy amount on them. But other than that the shrimp was amazing and my family had no bad things to say about their food. Would recommend to eat here!

    Seafood grilled cheese.

    Amazing!! Such a cute spot with great service and menu. Had the seafood grilled cheese, super grouper and chowder which were all delicious! Madeline was such a sweetheart. Can't wait to go back and try the BBQ.

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    Deke M.

    Reviewed at 5 stars 5 years ago when it first opened, dropping a star as I feel it's missing its mark more frequently. Still same great Old Bay flavors, a perfect crabcake & grouper. Not liking the new "shape" of the pulled pork meat--as if pressed into a bowl-cheapens the look, makes it look old and greasy. Didn't like the sandwich pre-dressed with how much bbq sauce I should have. Only chips & slaw sides avoid additional cost mark-ups. Don't like you can't buy "sandwich only", have to buy the entire 2 side platter at $14 (plus tax & tip). Don't like that they don't seem able to fix their drive-thru, that their paper napkins are jammed so tight you only get torn corners of napkins for your meal. (Wet Wipes would sure be a nice touch!) Food was fairly swift at 11:30 but only one floor person when they had a large party of 16 construction workers and a dozen birthday partiers seemed inadequate. Oh--and for a buck more, they'll put cole slaw on your sandwich and call it "Carolina style". I've slowed my visits wayyyy down due to price, no drive-thru the ball-shaped pork sandwich, etc. Had high hopes for blue crab days as originally promised and not at $70/pp. and the killer Old Bay orange marmalade wings they never brought back was a nice twist that set them apart. Hoping they reassess the slide towards mediocrity....they've definitely dropped out of my top bbq spots.

    Fried ribs, baked beans, home made potato chips, banana pudding shake
    LaToya B.

    The food is AMAZING! Everytime we go to my mother in law's home in Winter Haven this is a non-negotiable food stop ... the service, ambiance, and southern comfort feel is rolled into one!

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    The seafood bowl was great! Our server, McKenzie, greeted us with a smile and done a great job!

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    Great for a quick lunch with something for everyone. Everything we ordered was tasty. The place fills up fast for lunch.

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    Felt like we sitting in a school cafeteria. Way over priced, Little to no service and the food is a 1 star only. So disappointed!

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    8 months ago

    The crab cakes and homemade chips were delicious. Entertained by some local talent as it was Karaoke night. I will definitely go back.

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    Love Charm City!!!! Everything is so delicious!!!! Lobster bisque is amazing, crab cakes shrimp tacos

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