If you want the freshest fish in town, excellent service, and appropriate portion sizes this is the place to go. I went with no intentions, just exploring. I love going to one off restaurant. I was so pleased to see the fish being cleaned in the back and freshly served to me. I had my babies with me and they offered to make fish nuggets- so thoughtful! The sticky rice bowl was perfect as were the pan seared scallops. Will absolutely go again! read more

I was introduced to this restaurant by my daughter-in-law. I was expecting a lot different experience as it's really a fish market and not a restaurant. Very limited seating very long wait times to receive the food and a little overpriced in my opinion. read more

Delicious rare tuna sandwich topped with seaweed salad. Also, try the smoked fish spread. That was also delicious. My wife devoured the flounder sandwich and almost didn't give me a chance to try it as well. Nice and crispy with flaky white flounder and spicy pickles. The outdoor space it set next to small scenic creek with picnic tables. Though there is some road noise with Folly Road so close, overall an enjoyable and comfortable spot to eat. You can also pick up some fresh seafood and local cuisine from inside for takeaway. Can't wait to come back! read more

CudaCo - Smoked fish spread, tuna sandy, and flounder sandy. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Omg!! Nothing short of AMAZING!! Food fresh and soo good .. so good we forgot to take pics ! Will definitely return read more

CudaCo - Fish Sandy - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

really awesome food. pretty pricey, but the quality is worth it!! I think this was the BEST sandy i've ever had. highly recommend visiting read more

CudaCo - a fried chicken sandwich in a container - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I stopped here for lunch and ordered the coconut sticky rice bowl with raw tuna. SO GOOD! The rice had a great coconut flavor and the fish was super fresh. The combination of flavors in this bowl was fantastic, and I really enjoyed the tangy flavor of the seaweed topping! They also sell Dalia Sofia kombucha to sip with your food, which I was able to enjoy on their picnic tables near a marshy area. I didn't order any fresh seafood to take home but was very tempted. The selections in the case looked wonderful. read more

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Fun casual atmosphere, fantastic fresh fish m, shrimp oysters and several take away options. And unusual wines.

Food: Outstanding Service: Outstanding Quality: Outstanding Our new favorite place. The sandy was excellent. read more

Tried CudaCo tonight and so glad we did!! Great new spot offering a great selection of fresh seafood and prepared dishes. We had the Tuna Crudo, which was amazing--we actually ended up ordering two to-go orders to bring home for later! We had the baked oysters, topped with pecorino, sweet reaper hot sauce and lemon, then the fish sandy and the coconut sticky rice bowl with tuna. All were absolutely delicious!! They don't have seating, but plan to add picnic tables outside soon!! The fresh seafood looked so good and they had a constant stream of people picking up oysters, fish, shrimp, seafood spreads and more. We highly recommend you give them a try!! read more

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Delicious food !!! We wanted fresh seafood and we got it. You won't be disappointed. Definitely check try it out . My salmon bowl was excellent. read more

CudaCo - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Sandy sandwich was absolutely AMAZING. Great taste; quality fresh flounder used - not overly fried. Overall 10/10!

Cuda co. has been at the top of our list of places to try in Charleston based on both grassroots marketing and resonate social media. We had an experience tonight that did not meet the expectations set by the aforementioned influences. We spent $200. If we went to 167 Raw, $200 would have afforded much better food along with complimentary top tier service. For a $200 price tag for two guests I expect to walk away with a great story to tell about our experience. A potentially delicious crudo dish served on a reactive aluminum tray was probably the biggest let down. It tasted like metal, and the seemingly bored counter service attendant forgot that we ordered it so the fish was cut on fly and was sliced in large chunks and placed on awkwardly thick slices of unseasoned radish. Another thing we were really enthused about was supporting a purveyor and restaurant that is focused on sustainability and conscientious sourcing in the name of supporting native fish conservation. The plastic cups and silverware were dissonant to say the least for an ocean-centric business. We had the premium oysters, delicious, but we were told there would be three varieties, and after finishing the oysters noticed that 8 of the shells were the same. After asking we were informed that there were in fact only two varieties. If it's me, I am going to let the guest know upon dropping off the thing that it is different than the thing promised when it was ordered. From at 30,000 ft view, I think Cuda Co. is after the right things, but I believe that is super important to walk the walk if you're going to talk the talk. Too many companies are greenwashing their image, and I am not going to accuse Cuda Co. of doing that, but from the humble vantage point of a young 24 year-old from the cost who is aggressively burping watermelon radish at this very moment I believe Cuda Co. could be perceived as a business that is not delivering what it promises. All the love. I know it's hard out here, but authenticity and transparency are free. Invest in the that and you guys will crush. read more

Dedicated to serving fresh seafood. CudaCo staff go above and beyond to accommodate. Eat in or order raw for at home. I had some last day oysters that were gone ONCE, they replaced them- no problem. Oysters last day, what can you expect, really? read more

I found God at Cudaco. Their oyster poboy is a holy sacrament. Thank you Cudaco, I am now saved

45 minutes sitting here for a take out order for 5. Not worth it! No apology or acknowledgment from the proprietor.

Super fresh seafood, and a cute back door area. We love the rice bowl and the po boy sandwiches. Definitely want to keep going back!

We found our new favorite spot for fresh seafood on JI! Popped in to try their fish sandwich, smoked fish dip, and Cajun chips. SO good! You can tell the seafood they have out is incredibly fresh and well sourced. Highly recommend! read more

CudaCo - Fish dip, fish sandwich, Cajun chips and Ting Sparkling Grapefruit drink - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Excellent selection of local seafood. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I took a pound of shrimp to-go, as well as a fish sandwich and the Cajun chips. The fish sandwich was easily the best I've had. Simple but delicious. Cajun chips were seasoned very well - nice spice but not overbearing. Cooked up the shrimp for dinner, and it too, was fantastic. Happy to have them so close to home. Looking forward to trying more! read more

CudaCo - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Fantastic new spot - the fish is perfectly cut and proportioned and there is a wide array of fresh oysters. Everyone there is super helpful, friendly and clearly enthused about their new venture. Congratulations! We will be back! read more

Loved this sweet little unassuming shop and so glad we ventured out of Charleston and ate here for dinner on way back from Folly Beach. The space is modern and clean, half seafood shop and half restaurant (with a killer wine and beer vault). They have great non-alcoholic selections, pre-made spreads and sauces in case you want to take a fun picnic for the beach. I love the menu selection and the fact you can customize so much of the fresh seafood to your liking. We got fresh mussels in white wine sauce (not overly salted thankfully), house made bay vinegar chips, coconut rice bowl with seared scallops (or choice of protein), salmon crudo with pickled jalapeño, roe and watermelon radishes. Smoked fish with buttery crackers and fresh crudite, baked oysters and topped off with unique kombucha and lemon Pellegrino. The staff is friendly and they seem to love what they do. Def a save for if you're in the Charleston area and having a beach day at Folly. Enjoy! read more

CudaCo - Steamer mussels, homemade chips, coconut rice seared scallop bowls, salmon crudo, smoked fish platter, baked oysters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is where it is at. Quality. Small portions. Great fresh catch fish selections. Great place for a snack, meal or to take home some fish to cook at home. read more

Loved it. Don't let the low key vibe fool you. Everything we ordered was very good and fresh. Had rice bowl with shrimp, ceviche, smoked fish spread (better than The Ordinary IMHO), and a good selection of raw shucked oysters. Also good wine and beer. It was all good. Looking forward to going back to try the fried fish. Even bought some uncooked crab cakes to bring home for dinner tonight and already making plans for the beautiful tuna belly they had out. read more

Very lucky we found this great place for a quick snack of oysters, smoked seafood, coleslaw (with cumin - what a smart idea), and banana pudding (all excellent)! Staff was super friendly and food was delish. Worth a stop for sure! Outdoor seating sounds like it might be new, but there are a couple picnic tables near a creek for a place to sit and eat. read more

This is one of the best seafood markets I've ever been to. They also have amazing prepared food as well.

This is the fish market I have been dreaming about! Oysters, crudo, ceviche, and so much more...seating is limited so don't be a snob and turn your nose up to hanging at a whiskey barrel or picnic bench outside. The food is incredible! Local, sustainable , and all butchered correctly and in house. If not eating there then grab fish seafood to go. They also have an incredible array of smoked fish and fish dips. Y'all- this place is worth every penny and a trip to James Island! read more

Cuda is an interesting little seafood butchery, shop and restaurant. They ply their trade providing local fine dining restaurants with special cuts and preparations of quality seafood but also have a primarily takeout seafood restaurant. You can dine there but seating is very limited and the majority of their restaurant business appears to be take out. What's unique is that customers chose their dinners from the fresh seafood case, it's then cooked to order and packaged while you wait. If you are dining in you follow the same process but then take a table and wait for your pager to buzz. There are sides but they are few but inventive. The selection of seafood is limited as well but the quality is high. Oysters are a highlight and there are representatives from several locations. We dined in and feasted on stone crab claws and flounder with sticky rice and Caribbean chips as sides. They have several local beers and a selection of wine by the bottle, again leaning more toward takeout then dining in. Staff was very helpful and efficient. Plenty of parking and, thank the almighty, no background music. Overall a pleasant experience albeit not a normal dinner out. We give it four clams on the coveted Five Quahog Rating Scale. read more

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What a hidden gem! It looks like more of a seafood market in the online descriptions, but they have a fantastic menu with a variety of seafood that you can eat there as well. Great oysters and an amazing coconut sticky rice bowl! The staff was super friendly (Lily) and the vibe was laid back and very cool. Make this a stop on your trip to Folly Beach! read more

CudaCo is the best and cleanest seafood market I've ever been to. They are very accommodating and the seafood is amazing and fresh!

A great addition to James Island. Located in the previous Huff's facility, CUDACO provides a much needed and excellent seafood market place on Folly Road. The fishmonger is knowledgeable, polite, helpful, and enthusiastic about opening this new facility in our area. It is completely updated, clean, and filled with a great selection of local seafood and selected fresh seafood from other locations. Pricing is competitive with local seafood establishments. I highly recommend you support this local business. read more

We went based on the great Yelp reviews but were incredibly disappointed. The food was good, not great. Portions were incredibly small for the cost (over $50 for two for lunch), and we left hungry. The decor inside was cute but not very welcoming in terms of indoor seating, and not very accessible. Seems like more of a grab and go or takeout place, maybe busier for dinner? We went around noon and there was only one other customer in the store. read more

Food was decent but prices are way to high. Portions are small. A scallop po boy was about 5 inches long lol

Stopped here for a light lunch. We both had the Coconut Sticky Rice Bowl, one with raw tuna and the other with shrimp. Both were awesome! Can't wait to go back and try some of the grab and go items they have stocked in a big cooler/freezer (soups, pickled seafood, smoked items, etc). All of the fresh seafood and fish at the market area look beautiful and the place was sooo clean I'm pretty sure we could have eaten off of the floor! Definitely coming back on our next trip to James Island. read more

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This place is great. I bought a fresh grouper filet and they fried it for me inside, too. It was delicious. Also tried this shrimp bisque and the peel and eat shrimp. Everything was great. The place is very clean and everything on display looks great. I think the prices are pretty good for the high quality of seafood. I really like this place a lot. It was the first place I went to after moving to Charleston last week. I'll definitely be back and I highly recommend. The staff who I met were nice as well. Definitely give it a try you'll be happy you did! read more

Amazing fresh seafood!! If I lived nearby I'd come here every day! I got the coconut rice bowl with tuna and it was some of the best/freshest tuna I've ever had. My husband got the sandy and his fish was so fresh and buttery, it was delicious! Highly recommend this place! It's got a nice patio for dogs and our pup got some their dried salmon treats and she loved that too! read more

Man. I went in there and it changed my life in all honesty. Nicest crew, great outdoor area, and overall great vibe. Food was delicious and of very high quality. We found our favorite new spot. read more

Amazing, not only are the staff very friendly, the food is amazing, everything is so fresh, I highly recommend the peel and eat shrimp, the big sandy, and the premium oysters just great I really enjoyed it!!!!! read more

Attentive service with a wide choice of fresh seafood. You can pick any of the fish on display and they'll fry or grill it for you. Our second visit with a grouper cheek sandwich was just as good as our first visit. read more

The crudo was so fresh! Best softie sandwich I've ever had, also recommend the grilled oysters! Great service too! read more

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This place is amazing. Not only do they have knowledgeable staff, fresh fish at better than Harris teeter prices, and the most amazing fish sandwich in Charleston, they're also huge on protecting our environment and even have a spot for you to bring back your oyster shells. I cannot recommend this spot enough read more

Great place with delicious food and a good assortment of local beers. I had the rice bowl and an assortment of oysters for dinner. Both were delicious! I will certainly be back. read more