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Dave's Carry-Out

4.6 (234 reviews)
InexpensiveSeafood, Soul Food
Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Divey
Good for kids

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Tonya H.

Everything was great! Food made to order, great customer service, and prices were just right!

Whiting / scallop
Eli Z.

Fried whiting is really good. As good or better than back in D.C. They didnt have the wings available, but if it uses the same batter its gonna be good. Scallop was a little salty, whiting wasnt. Ill stop by again if I comw through here.

Shrimp Platter
Sarah Y.

I went on a Thursday afternoon and it was empty. The establishment felt like a mom and pop shop and there were only two workers at the time. I got the shrimp platter and it came with a helping of fried shrimp and a serving of fries. It does seem like you can switch out the side of fries with a different side if you'd like. I thought the shrimp with the tartare sauce was delicious! The fries were very bland so I recommend to switch out the fries with a different side.

Seafood Platter
Danny D.

Made an unexpected stop in Charleston, and I learned something new! This place was meant for me to stumble upon. Exactly what my belly needed to get filled with some good ole down south fried seafood! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with the most pleasant southern charm. My food was cooked to order and even came with a twist. The owner offers the platter with a choice of fries or "red rice." Well I have never heard of red rice so I went for it. If the ancestors didn't sing from the valleys of West Africa, then I was teleported back mentally. This is definitely the South Carolina version of Jollof, down do the grilled onions and tomato flavors infusing the long grain rice. Needless to say I throughly enjoyed my 1st meal in Charleston.

Ana L.

South Charleston is just super hard to find parking... but google said that one of Charleston's specialties is the deviled crab from Dave's Carey-Out, you better believe I flew all the way out here and I MUST try it! Parked 5blocks away, and headed over! I took it back to my place at 15min away. Didn't eat until 30min later. Dang... my food was cold already, and it was still bomb! The deviled crab is pretty darned good! I got the seafood platter, and it came with a few choices of a side, and I picked rice with string beans. I forgot this side usually has pork in it, but no big deal. The entree came with fried fish, shrimp, scallops, and the deviled crab. The service was so friendly, courteous, and thoughtful! They asked what sauces I'd like, and listed them, and when they saw I couldn't make up my mind, they suggested all sauces! The place isn't too hard to find since it's right at the corner. I did think it was closed at first, until I saw people inside. The inside had benches inside to wait for the food, but there is NO dine-in (no tables). It was a pretty simple set up too. The main thing was the counter and the open kitchen. I had much at a couple of spots in the historic area, but, dinner was hands down the best.

Beef ribs with rice.
Robert S.

OMG, this place is so good.... Literally a tiny corner store in a residential part north of Charleston's old town, Dave's Carry out delivers. Based on some reviews I had read, I knew they were famous for their fried food / seafood and sandwiches, but when I looked at their specials, their Ribs caught my eye. I love tender, fall off the bone ribs (either pork or beef) and I decided to go for it. Not a lot of parking, my husband let me get off to order while he parked in a corner, waiting. Once inside, I saw the nice people behind the counter, friendly and ready to help. I placed my order and I waited a few minutes for my food to be placed in a take out container. Once I got back to the hotel, I enjoyed the deliciousness of the food. The ribs were tasty, tender and plentiful. The red rice was wonderful as well as the boiled cabbage. Do yourself a favor and check it out.... Just delicious. They take credit cards.

Shrimp & Fish with wings added!! Delish!!
Tarsha A.

Dave's knocks it out the park again!! This past Thursday evening I was craving shrimp and fish. Not just any shrimp and fish, but the best shrimp and fish in the Charleston area!! The batter always keeps me coming back for more. It's my favorite take out place business in the Chuck! 30 years strong, and a locals favorite!! Love talking life with Terry when they are not too busy!! If you haven't tried them, you're truly missing out!

a man in a kitchen
Daviyion J.

Wanted to hit this place up before leaving Charleston and so glad I did. It's truly nothing fancy about this place, but what matters most is that the food is fire. And fire it was! I ordered the Seafood Platter ($19.50), which came with fried shrimp & fish, scallops, and devil crab). It was all served up with fries and it was such a satisfying meal. The fish was perfectly fried and the shrimp was big! Never had devil crab before, but I liked it. It was crab cake-ish in terms of texture and taste, but wholly unique as well. This was a black-owned restaurant that I was excited to support and I can see why it's remained a popular spot in the city for good seafood.

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Super friendly! Food was great. I got the shrimp platter with rice and chicken wings and they were all amazing. 10/10 would recommend

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Best fried shrimp on the peninsula. Great price for the quality of food. The fish was excellent too.

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ALL of the seafood here is fresh and spectacular for simple, down home goodness. Orders came out timely and hot, while cooked to perfection.

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