Don't get scared off by the appearance from the outside. This place is outstanding! The house oysters were the best I've had in Charleston. We had the soft shell sandy and it too was amazing. The only drawback was that the sandwich didn't come with a side. For $24 I would expect fries or at least Cole slaw. read more

Y'all must be millionaires, this place is so pricey, it was shocking! I was at the take out counter, I still have to go home and spend more money and time cooking it, adding butter & seasoning at my expense. There are no prices, I ask if the container of gazpacho soup was the price on the board for $9 and she said yes.. I get rung up and it almost $60 for 1 of the Tiniest pieces of halibut, the size of the palm of my hand, that was $20ish and the soup was $30ish? No meat, no seafood, so I had to ask you said it was $9 for the soup. She then comes back with the tiniest portion, that should have been a sample. That was $9, maybe 3 big spoonfuls. Then you are expected to tip, like you are fine dining? The prompt starts at 20% and goes up from there. Ridiculous. read more

Excellent oyster Po Boy! Also had the very fresh Mahi fish dip! So tasty! Everyone was friendly and service was great! We went early so we didn't have to wait. We sat outside at the picnic tables and great to take kids! Picnic are overlooks the little tidal creek! I would definitely go back! read more

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Always craving the sticky rice bowl with ahi tuna from here. The seafood is always very fresh! it's great to take home or eat in!

Fantastic little find. Had super fresh toro sashimi, swordfish belly shish-kebab, and the poke bowl. Super fresh and knowledgeable staff steered me in the right direction. read more

CudaCo - Poke rice bowl, toro sashimi & swordfish belly shish kebab. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Such a hidden gem on James Island! It's so good, the freshest seafood you can buy since it's a market or eat since they are also a restaurant -food: fresh and delicious, love their poke bowls and oysters; they also have a grab and go in their fridge! -drinks: have a range in their fridge -service: wonderful, order at the counter and they will bring it out to you -ambience: very casual -parking: have their own parking lot read more

CudaCo - Poke Coconut Sticky Rice Bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Ceviche is so crazy good! I order it without being finished with olive oil, which I appreciate. read more

CudaCo - Ceviche and tuna bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This restaurant is like fresh seafood market, with small wine shop , and small area inside to eat in. Rhe also have some tables and chairs outside. Very casual place to eat. The food we had for lunch was good. We had the po boy fried scallop, crudo with fresh tuna, and 1/2 lbs steamed mussels. Everything so fresh and they also have fresh seafood there. It took a while for our food to come out so make sure you are not in a hurry if you want to eat here. But overall pretty good food. read more

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If I told someone that this place has the best seafood and you must check them out. I can see them having a frame of mind of this place better blow my socks off, this place better have the best seafood I've ever had. And that's not so much what I'm saying. What I'm saying is I "profess" their love and appreciation for the genre. It's like they ask a hundred people who are DieHard seafood fans why they fell in love with the food. What they look for in the romance of seafood. Recorded all the finer points and professed it in the kitchen. They understand seafood lovers and try to show that understanding in this confined place. I believe this place used to be Huff's seafood, a seafood market you can come and buy raw seafood. They have taken all that energy , Love, and care from Huff's and refined it in great quality. Lol. I was so impressed with in such a small amount of space..... they get me... And I mean all of the seafood loving me. They have a wall of refrigerators that have confections of the sea. Lol. Everything freshly prepared like boiled seasoned shrimp, certain pre-made meals and dips oft the seafood variety, I can't give it justice what they have in the fridge you have to come see these things yourself. Kind of pricey but YOLO. In the corner by the front door is a wine room with bottles and bottles of wine to compliment your seafood palette. As I walked in they were two tables taken up looks like two separate business meetings or negotiations. Right behind me as I walked in were people who just flew in the city so apparently this place is popular one lady from Boston said this was her first stop. I just did a review for Blackbird market on Johns Island about their fried oysters saying they might be the best. I simply have to rethink this. Because I have never had fried oysters like this. If I had to guess there is lemon somewhere in the actual batter of the oysters and it is so addictive. I'm trying not to embarrass myself but I can't stop popping these bad boys like Skittles. Next to the window are a bunch of novelties they sell and I bought a bag of homemade chips. I will try to describe it is like Old Bay seasoning meats salt and vinegar with a Cajun ending but OMG they are so good. I also ordered the fish dip. I believe they have three kinds of fish dips I can't remember what I chose but it is so damn good. And the arrangement that comes with them are so alluring and beautiful. I will definitely be back I was meaning to come here for a long time and I'm so sad I waited so long. I think I spent 80 bucks in this place and I had to get up and run cuz I swear I was looking at a $200 bill if I didn't leave. I will have to pace myself and maybe come once a month for purchasing because I want .....no I am sorry... I need to try everything here. For some reason my mind runs on the owners of this place. And the Genesis of their thinking I can see people sitting in a room with a bottle of wine utilizing their vision for the place. How they wanted the kitchen to look, The servers to look, what did they want their customers to walk away thinking and feeling. Running a restaurant is one of the riskiest businesses out here and I just want to take this time to apply those people's vision. I greatly appreciate it and I am now a patron. read more

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Great seafood spot on James Island. My friend and I went on a Friday for lunch. First of all, I love that they have a parking lot. It is small but we easily found a spot. The menu boasted an impressive array of fresh seafood options, and each dish showcased the quality and freshness of the ingredients. The oysters, served with a mignonette, were a perfect start. The Daily Crudo was fresh and delicious as well. Also, I tried the coconut sticky rice bowl with salmon. It was so flavorful. Service was quick and friendly. The place is small. I could see that it would be difficult to find seating on a busier day. I would definitely come here again and recommend to anyone in and around Charleston. read more

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Delicious food, great service, and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommend for any occasion.

Short of pulling the fish out of the ocean yourself, I can't think of a fresher way to enjoy seafood than pointing to your favorite filet at the counter and watching the monger whisk it away to cook to order. I saw a woman scarfing down a dozen oysters with a huge smile on her face, another patron pop in to pick up several pounds of shrimp for a family dinner, and a table of folks, each enjoying their particular fish of choice. As a sucker for scallops, I was happy I subbed them in my poboy -- they were plump, sweet, and ever-so-slightly fried to perfection. Yum. read more

CudaCo is unbelievably fresh! The coconut sticky rice bowl with tuna is hands down the best poke bowl I've ever had--it's amazing both at the restaurant or to take to the beach. The smoked fish dip and crudo are equally fresh and packed with flavor. I'm really excited that they're adding more seating and can't wait to return soon! Plus, they've got some awesome merch. read more

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The store/market is small, impeccably clean with zero fishy odor. The seafood was displayed beautifully and the selection was impressive. It was fun to see both fish collars and cheeks. Unfortunately, a huge pet peeve of mine is when vendors do not show prices. I get it, some products cost may fluctuate greatly, but there is absolutely no reason why they can't produce a chalkboard itemizing individual items and the day's prices. Our local seafood purveyors display not only the prices, but origin and fresh vs previously frozen. Even prepared items in the refrigerated sections, had no tags. We stopped primarily to check the place out and look for a seafood dip for an appetizer. We found a very small container of a smoked whitefish spread and decided to give it a try. While my husband was paying for our purchase, I went outside. As we got into our vehicle I asked him how much it was. He stared at me and said $18. Nope, nada, never again. The container held maybe a half cup. We purchase house made lump crab dip at our local gourmet market for $10, and the serving size is more generous than was offered here. Glad we stopped by, but will not return. read more

CudaCo - $18 for this amount of smoked whitefish dip? Ridiculous. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Excellent food and a superb picnic table outside in the sunshine! Couldn't ask for a better afternoon! read more

CudaCo - Raw oysters, fried oysters and steamed mussels in coconut lemongrass broth - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Best seafood provider in Charleston for any size event. They always make sure you're taken care of. Also great food if you don't feel like cooking it yourself! read more

Went for an early lunch with a friend. Food was so fresh and delicious. You order at the counter and wait to pick up and grab a seat inside or out. We are inside and then sat at one of the picnic tables outside. Lovely visit. Ambience? It's simple and pleasant. read more

Always spectacular, from the freshness of their seafood to their wine selections to how well the staff takes care of everyone. Knowledgeable and approachable every time! read more

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It was my birthday today and I really wanted seafood. The only place for seafood on James Island is CudaCo. I go there all the time for their half off oysters. This time we wanted to try their new little restaurant called The Deck. Just upon walking in it was clean and very pretty with light and the three tables were set. There are nine seats at the bar. We took a table and ordered after a long contemplation. We started out with the fish Cracklin. It was a whole grouper skin seasoned perfectly served with their homemade chimichurri sauce. Amazing! Then we moved to the tin fish platter and chose the white anchovies, it came with their house, pickled vegetables and olives, and a loaf of French bread. Again amazing! Next was the ceviche. Flounder ceviche that is basically even hard to describe. It was so perfect. Perfectly balanced and a melt in your mouth taste on every bite. The coconut cream base I could've had as a bowl! We finished with the Hamachi Crudo, again difficult to describe all of the components, except for the incredible strawberry foam that surrounded it and garnished with an interesting herb. Beautiful to see and mouth watering! I found the prices to be completely fair especially considering what you get! My friend had a beer and we shared all four plates and our bill was $83. I will definitely be back probably over and over again. read more

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Headed to CudaCo for $1 oysters. My friend and I waited for 30 minutes and the gentleman completely forgot to shuck our oysters. We had to stop over to remind him. I was a bit annoyed as there was only one other couple there. We tipped him generously as well. He apologized and gave us 2 oysters on the house, which were delicious by the way. You can't beat the price. It's a little hole in the wall place on a busy road, but the seafood is so fresh and tasty. read more

CudaCo - Oysters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This was our lunch/dinner to end our impromptu trip to South Carolina. After kayaking against the wind and tides, we worked up an appetite and I was already craving oysters! They had a special on Tuesdays that we didn't know about- half off the oysters (i think if you got a dozen?) We also ordered the fish fry- blackened fish you choose from the case at market price. We chose tripletail (we haven't had before) blue fin tuna and grouper. We added a side of sticky rice and 2 beers. So with the oysters all of that cost right at $100. Expensive lunch. So damn delicious!!! There are other things that are way less expensive for sure, but we really wanted oysters and to try these beautiful fresh fish. I went back and also purchased sparkling water, swordfish to take home, blue grits, red peas, and Carolina gold rice. I spent about $75 more. We spent the most money on our trip here. We even bought shoes (Uggs and an Italian leather shoe) in Savannah and didn't spend this much. Yet this was worth it. I appreciate good food. Well made and healthy. I will go back any time I can come to this area! Great job!!!!! You order at the counter and are handed a buzzer. Find a seat a wait to buzz. Go pick up your yumminess. Take your dishes back to the counter near where you order and dispose of wood properly. It's a nice little place with outdoor seating, but not made for large groups of people. There is a wine room with a nice selection to choose from as well. read more

CudaCo - Dozen house oysters and theee types of fish blackened- grouper, blue fin tuna, trippletail - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Amazing dinner! Our first time and we had to try a little of everything. It was impossible to decide what we liked best, all so good! Oysters, fish dip, ceviche, clams, flounder sandwich. Yummmm! The fish/seafood pristine, all executed perfectly and super friendly staff. Can't wait to return! read more

CudaCo - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Highly recommend checking this spot out! I got a half pound of the stone crab claws and the calamari. Everything we got was delicious and came out fast. They have a few tables inside and a few out front. We loved it! read more

CudaCo - Stone crab claws and calamari - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I wish I took more pictures of the food but we were too busy eating everything they had, including 10 Oysters each. Thankfully we went there during soft shell season and let me say they fry all their food perfectly. The soft shell crab sandwich was beautiful, and by itself is worth seeking out. They fry any fish you want, so we opted for the snapper. The addition of spicy mayo and Wasabi helped add different flavors to the huge whole fish that we shared, and like I said, the fish was fried to perfection. We devoured the entire thing. The steamed clams were my wife's favorite part of the meal - she literally drank the broth after we finished the clams. If you visit and see that they're offering steamed clams or mussels (they were out of mussels on our visit) I highly recommend ordering them. The interior is small, however they have a cute exterior dining area under some trees with hanging lights. Bugs are drawn to me unlike no other, so I wasn't able to sit outside for long, but it's a nice spot. Being inside allowed us to talk to the chef behind the counter (who himself is opening his own restaurant in Avondale soon, Bearcats) and discuss the different typed of wines to pair with our food, or hear recommendations on oysters we should try. Since they also provide fish to many local restaurants, you can be sure you're getting some of the best fish in town prepared for you right in the market. It doesn't get much better than that. read more

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The perfect little seafood house: unassuming, pleasant, with creative and well prepared food. Passing thru town,, we stopped for lunch. The seafood chowder was memorable, as was the raw tuna rice bowl. The smoked fish dip was a little disappointing because they only had salmon, but it was outstanding, so all was well. read more

Talk about fresh seafood this place is a local gem right on James Island with seafood made to order or to take home to prepare. Very quaint and I had the salmon coconut sticky rice bowl with spicy mayo , seaweed , sliced carrots and a medley of other savory veggies. Friendly wait staff and my first visit while in town for the Cooper's River Bridge Run. What a variety of various seafood , from flounder , tuna crab , red snapper,oysters to name a few. read more

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This place is wonderful!! Food is so fresh & prepared excellently. The bowl with tuna was the best I've had. Tuna melted in your mouth, so tender & tasty. We've tried the crudo, skewered fish, baked oysters & fish sandwich. All were delicious! Definitely would recommend you try read more

Such a great little seafood place- it looks small and unassuming from the outside but don't miss out on some of the freshest seafood around! My husband and I have been dying to try this place as we pass it all the time going to Folly Beach. It's a pretty small place but don't let that fool you- they have a lot of variety and a great to-go section. The fish is displayed on ice behind the counter and looks about as fresh as it comes. My husband ordered the fish fry and literally picked the exact piece of fish for them to cook. He ordered a seaweed salad on the side, which was needed as the fish comes alone. The filet was cooked to perfection and the flavors were well-balanced. And the seaweed salad can go up against the best out there. I ordered the coconut sticky rice bowl and again I got to pick out my fish. She suggested the tuna so I ran with it- it was so delicious. The bowl was comparable to a Poke bowl if you are more familiar with that, but was a good portion size for a lunch meal. The young lady behind the counter was very patient and helpful with picking out our meals as it was our first time. They also had a wine section and several local beers to enjoy if you'd like. Their to-go fridge was well-stocked with a variety of sides and dips that I'm sure are to die for. 100% planning on going back again and try some other options for lunch or to grab some fresh fish to take home! read more

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We had seen this pretty little spot and finally had a moment to stop in for lunch. Such a cute shop - and if you are beaching it or staying at a beach house you can pick up what you need for a nice meal. They've got fresh fish to cook, a beautiful wine nook, some delicious looking item in the fresh to go fridge. We were here for lunch, though. Hubby had the flounder - a bit wet and very small. While delicious, he was hungry when he left. I had better luck with the coconut rice bowl and steamed shrimp - it was plenty for me and I shared with my husband. They had 3 bottles open, so we each had a lovely glass of wine with our lunch. The fresh fish market it beautiful and I look forward to stopping in there to purchase something special for a meal at home. This is a true fish market with some great options for you - so try to pop in and give it a try. read more

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Fabulous fresh fish. My favorite is the fried oyster porboy. Great selection of oysters and funky, fun atmosphere.

Just had dinner here... WOW is all we can say. The fish is super fresh and the preparation was over the top awesome. Super creative clean flavors don't miss this gem. Only a few indoor tables do a lot of take out it's just delicious Kudos to CudoCo read more

This is a seafood market where you can select your fish and they will cook it for you. There are a few tables, and a limited selection of sides. There's always a good selection of fresh oysters, as well. read more

Delicious lunch, fresh fish selection with some rare options. Seemed clean inside as well. Will be back.

My first experience with Cuda Co.'s Coconut Sticky Rice Bowl was when a student's parent surprised me with one for lunch. I have dreamed about this bowl ever since! I was nervous to go back and purchase one on my own due to the price, but every ingredient proves its worth. The service at Cuda Co. is great. Every person I have interacted with is so friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance is casual, with indoor seating, porch seating, and a great outdoor picnic area that overlooks the marsh. This is the place to go if you want to treat yourself! read more

CudaCo - Coconut Sticky Rice Bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Mmmm sooo good! I was told I had to have seafood in Charleston, so CudaCo was choice after some research (thanks Yelp!). They have fresh seafood that one can pick out and have cooked to order or take home to cook. It costs $4 to cook each item regardless of how much you get per item. There's a fridge of pre-packs (liked cooked shrimp, pickled scallops, frozen fish, coleslaw, seaweed salad, etc.). The staff are helpful, patient with questions, and friendly! If I lived in the area, I'd definitely go for fresh fish! The little house has plenty of parking spots, several tables for 2 inside, and a restroom. It's simple and cute. I loved watching them clean the fish as well. My first trip was stellar-- the curry tuna skewer was so flavorful and meaty, not dry at all and on the verge of being ever so slightly raw in the middle (in a good way!). The shrimp was super tender and peeled already. Both were insanely addicting with their red/pink sauces (think cocktail and pickled onion(?)). I swore to myself I was coming back again before I even finished my meal! There might have been a different cook the second day I went, as the quality of cooking differed. The tuna skewer was quite dry and didn't have that dreamy almost buttery raw consistency. The half pound of stone crabs I had didn't have much meat and tasted okay (not very sweet, but I'm not a crab connoisseur). And to my great sadness, none of their red sauces were included! I was floored by their fish jaw (they suggested grouper over tuna), and I opted for it to be pan fried and baked (versus fried) when given the choice. When I got back home and opened the box, the fish jaw was massive! It also looked very fried. It was crispy and well seasoned, and the fins and skin tasted like potato chips (!!!), but I'm trying to avoid fried foods so that was disappointing. The grouper was so meaty and juicy until I got more to the middle, and then I realized I was eating partially raw fish. Yum?? I ended up microwaving the fish jaw to cook it fully. It was a bit unsettling and hard to eat without feeling guilty (fried) and like I might have ingested a couple of yucky bugs (ahhh). But if cooked properly, the grouper would probably be my favorite thing I ate on the trip!! Ugh, the flavor was so good~ I still recommend others to stop by. They have such a great selection to choose from! There's a 3% credit card charge, and don't forget that $4 cooking charge per item. read more

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Fan-freaking-tastic! Freshest seafood I have ever eaten!! Hand picked right outta ice. Another hidden gem in Folly Beach!!! read more

This is as close as you can get to being on a fishing boat and eating the catch as it comes off the line. Such great food well prepared. But I don't want everyone else to find out about it and take away my joy!!! read more

CudaCo - Fresh seafood bar. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Awesome fresh seafood prepared well. It's basically self service, and definitely no frills, but who needs that if you have a great meal?

Cudaco is absolutely worth the hype and the trip from anywhere in Charleston! It's some of the best seafood I've had in Charleston, if not ever. The flavors are insane--so fresh and clean. The fried sandwich, even though it was the size of my forearm, was still light and delicious. The space is adorable with its market items and cozy tables sprinkled around. I'll definitely be back soon--I'm still dreaming about that crudo! read more

CudaCo - Salmon Crude, Tuna Poke bowl, & Flounder Sandwich - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is my second time here, and in my opinion this is the best food in the Charleston area that I've eaten! read more

CudaCo - The seafood is selected and prepared on the spot! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina