Disappointing. I really wanted to love this place and was pleased to see they offered gluten free bread for their sandwiches. While my kale Caesar (sans croutons) was pleasing enough, my burger was dry and has left a weight in my stomach that I cannot recommend. Had it been better, I would've felt acceptance of the dry gf bread that accompanied it. I appreciated their willingness to put bleu cheese on my burger instead of cheddar, but it, too, was disappointing and not quality. I also ordered a very jammy, Italian red wine that I could've done without, but the table water had a bad finishing taste. My server and the hostess were very nice, however, and could bring the overall rating to a 2.75. read more

Always a great experience at Doolittle's. This restaurant accommodates vegans without a vegan menu and they never treat us as if it's a burden to create a dish on the fly. Love Doolittles. read more

Visiting from Minnesota and walking through downtown, we happened stroll into this little gem. The service was very nice and the food was even better. they were able.to accomodate a gluten free request with no troubles. I would highly recommend it. read more

I have been in Doolittles 3xs in the last week...everthing I have gotten was phenomenal...I have tried something different everytime and never had an issue with anything...The service was great and the owner/managers were verry nice. They always make a point,to come over and check how we were dooing and how our food was.. I love all the food on the menu... But the brunch on Saturday was amazing...today I had the cheeseburger soup...now it may not sound that appetizing but it was awsome....I would recommend this place to everyone....... read more

My wife and I had our first trip to Doolittle's for brunch today. Everything was fresh, service was good, and prices were reasonable. We started with the She Crab soup. While not the best I've ever had, to be fair my favorite is from a spot in Charleston and will be hard to ever beat, Doolittle's She Crab was certainly very good. We both had crab cakes. I had the Crab Cake Benedict and my wife the Crab Cake Melt. Both were very good and the crab cakes were EXCELLENT. One of the best crab cakes I've had in some time. We finished with the Apple Tart. Very nice and flavorful, not overbearingly sweet, and the ice cream it was served with was very good. We'll defiantly be back. read more

Was recommended to us by a friend. Disregard some of the earlier reviews. We found the food(crab cakes, she crab soup and fish tacos) all to be great and reasonably priced. The wait staff was friendly and efficient (Jade was great) and the owner (John) was pleasant as he stopped by to chat and ask about our experience. A great job by all. Oh, and a good selection of beers doesn't hurt either. read more

We are new to the area and this place was recommended for the mussels. We had an excellent experience and our 2 children have already asked when we can go again. read more

Took the family here for dinner a couple months ago. Ordered the mussels as an app. My husband and I both ended up with "Gastroenteritis- transmission may occur due to consumption of improperly prepared foods or contaminated water or via close contact with individuals who are infectious." We were both sick for week! The handling of the food by the staff is very concerning. Since this happened we have now learned that this has happened to other individuals that have dined here. To be safe do not eat any seafood! read more

I eat here often with a group (not my choice of location) and the food is consistently mediocre. Roast beef is way too rare, and none of the meats are well seasoned. A turkey salad on cranberry bread sounded great but was very dull on the plate. The turkey had no seasoning at all. The Greek wrap dripped so much oil I could have fried chicken in my plate after eating it if I'd had heat. The veggie and pasta salads are simply inedible. I'd love to see a simple steamed veggie once in a while with a creative drizzle. On the plus side, they offer a lovely fruit salad side, the tea is good, the balsamic dressing is superb, and the service is absolutely wonderful week after week. They had one entree that was a perfect balance -sliced tomatoes with spinach, feta and balsamic reduction - but we only saw it twice. Overall, not my first, or even second choice. read more

Really wanted this to be great, but it was not from under seasoned food to stray food items mixed on your plate. The disappointment even extended to the bathroom and no towels to dry your hands. Their only saving grace was our serve. Very pleasant and attentive. read more

We are really lucky to have this great place in downtown Anderson. The fish taco appetizer is super yummy and just the right start to a meal. They are Gluten Free too! I love all the options at Doolittles for maintaining a Gluten Free diet while enjoying delicious food. I had a bowl of the Tomato Basil soup. It was creamy, rich and delicious, plus Gluten Free. For dinner, I had the Salmon and my hubby had the trout. My salmon was excellent, the garlic mashed potatoes and green beans were the perfect culinary compliment. My hubby did not share his nice sized pecan crusted trout with me but he ate it really fast and didn't leave a trace, so that is a sign it was delicious! They use a lot of local ingredients, which I appreciate and love. The salad tasted very fresh. If you haven't been, or haven't been lately, make sure to plan a visit to Doolittles ..... great food, super nice wait staff and fun, inviting environment. Excellent!! read more

In town to drop off our daughter at Anderson. Their crab cake melt is to die for! I ordered the broccoli slaw and it was fresh, very tasty and perfectly seasoned. Our waitress was attentive and very knowledgeable of the menu. We ordered the cookie sundae, but next time will try a different dessert. It was just okay. We will definitely be back. read more

The one star I am giving Doolittle's is for their lunchtime sandwiches, which are ok. None of them are worth 11.95 (extra, if you want a decent side!), but still. Doolittle's is a passable, if overpriced, deli. Unfortunately, it's a sandwich shop with delusions of grandeur as a "fine dining seafood restaurant" at night. Seriously. And the high-priced entrees are as lifeless and disappointing as one would imagine a sandwich shop's take on trout might be. Doolittle's manages to have over-salted, greasy entrees that are somehow also bland. The dessert is particularly horrific-- 9 dollars will get you the worst creme brulee of your life or a bone-dry bread pudding. For the same price on the same street, you could have an actual fine dining experience at Sullivan's or Summa Joe's. read more

I highly recommend their 1/2 lb burger. They have great salads and their specials are usually tasty. Service could be more attentive. They have "Anderson" water :( read more

Went here this morning for brunch with my parents and fiance. Where to begin... When we came in, we were seated quickly. That was the only good thing. It took forever to get drinks. Unlike most businesses in downtown Anderson, their bar isn't open on Sunday. Then we ordered various selections off their Sunday Brunch menu. We ordered an appetizer that came out one minute before our main course. This was the only food that actually tasted good. Every dish came with the most bland and undercooked grits. They were terrible. The service was subpar. The waitress was either high, suffering from a hangover, or just slow. I will never go here again. read more

This is really an overpriced sandwich shop. The burgers are run-of-the mill and the sweet potato fries overcooked. The service is practically non-existent. A friend got the crab cake which was ok but overpriced. Summa Joe's is much better, read more

They say seafood but for lunch there was a very limited amount of seafood available for lunch. Mostly a sandwich shop then. The crab bisque was good. Maybe a little better than J Peters. The crab cake sandwich was good, once I removed the hamburger bun, which was absurd most people eat seafood for its healthy choice and a hamburger bun is the opposite of healthy choice. Was disappointed. read more

My husband and I had been here once previously and both the food and service were decent, but our second visit a few months ago for lunch was pretty awful. Our waitress didn't make eye contact, never smiled, and clearly had no interest in being there. I ordered the killer grilled cheese which is made with pepperoni provolone bread. I was pretty excited about the pepperoni provolone bread. We waited what seemed like forever for our food to be delivered. When it finally came out, our waitress dropped it as fast as she could and left. My husband's food was fine, but I realized my sandwich wasn't right. It was made with plain white bread. I had to flag down our waitress and when I told her what happened, her response was, "yeah, I think we're out of the pepperoni bread." Um, ok, and you didn't think you should have told me that? I get it if she didn't know when I ordered, that's ok, but she could have come back out and told me when she found out so that I could have had an opportunity to order something else. But instead, she just went with it and hoped I wouldn't notice. The pepperoni provolone bread was the reason I ordered what I did. She wasn't apologetic AT ALL. Even at this point, if she had apologized and offered to get me something else, I would have been totally fine. But she didn't. She looked at me like I was crazy for even mentioning the mistake and like what do I want her to do about it. I told her I didn't want to pay for the killer grilled cheese when I received a regular grilled cheese. She responded to this by walking away and coming back to tell me she talked to her manager and they said the price difference was for the extra cheese on the killer grilled cheese, not the bread. But that they would adjust the price anyway. Gee, thanks? Still no apology. We have not been back since and have no plans to ever go back. read more

What sucks is that the menu and food isn't half bad. But the wait time, unprofessional staff and overall dining experience are way under par. They need a lesson on customer service and professionalism if they want to bring their Yelp rating up, which speaks for itself. I'm willing to try again and see if things improve. read more

Eggsplosian burger was really good and hand cut fries were hot and fresh. My wife had a black and blue steak salad that was really good as well. Nice atmosphere and good service. read more

While the service was great, not too overwhelmed with the food. For the price you should get a full sandwich, not a half one. Not that great. I probably wont be coming back. read more

Hands down my favorite restaurant in Anderson. Great fish, meats, soups, and pastas. Perfect date night vibe with frequent live music on the weekends. read more

We absolutely love Doolittle's for weekday lunches. The service is consistently fast and friendly, while the food is delicious. I absolutely love the salads. The East Salad is my favorite! read more

I have been working here for 6 months and trying all types of restaurants. Unfortunately lots of misses but this is a hit. A group of us met for dinner and all of us were happy with our choices. The crab cakes are great. The she Crab soup is exceptional and the martinis are perfect. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I will make it my weekly spot. read more

We stumbled into this little place and are so happy we did. The food was excellent. The she crab soup is a must have as is the crab cake melt sandwich. Our server was Amanda and she was very helpful and attentive. read more

We came here for lunch, party is six. Excellent attentive service. She remembered each of our orders including special requests without writing it down. Food was really wonderful, great soups and sandwiches. Very diverse menu! We definitely will be back! read more

Awesome! Great she-crab soup. The pecan crusted trout was perfectly cooked. Great service! Definitely worth it and will be back.

We had dinner here with a friend who lives in the area. Overall, a very positive experience, quite unlike the reviews below. Based on the busyness of the restaurant, I'm guessing there have been some dramatic changes. We had three good meals, prompt, friendly service and enjoyed the atmosphere, including the solo guitarist/singer who started singing at 7:30 pm. read more

I've been here twice (once for lunch and once for dinner), and both times were excellent. I am very surprised to see the negative reviews. For lunch, I tried the crab cake melt with a cup of chili. I love crab cakes, and this one certainly did not disappoint. The chili was alright--I've had better; I've had worse, but now it's no longer listed as a soup of the day anyway. For dinner, I tried the blackened salmon, and I strongly recommend this as well. It was very flavorful and not too spicy. For those of you hoping to try out a new restaurant for brunch, lunch, or dinner, look no further. read more

Great food! Nice staff and relaxed environment. My wife and I were looking for something new in Anderson and this place didn't disappoint. They had live music (not too loud) no wait to get a table, quick service, and an extensive drink menu. To our surprise they also have an extensive selection of sea food! The best in Anderson without a doubt. All in all it was a great experience and we will be returning soon! read more

Enjoyed our late lunch at Doolittles from the perfectly cooked and seasoned boiled shrimp appetizer to the delicious warm melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookie for desert! The restaurant was very clean, the atmosphere was well done, the waitress was very nice, knowledgeable, prompt and attentive throughout our meal. This restaurant was highly recommended to me and I will highly recommend it to others. Can't wait to go back and try dinner or brunch! Have heard their catering is exceptional as well! read more

Perfect spot for diner in quaint Anderson City. Lively crowd enjoying great local artists while you eat expertly prepared meals of fresh seafood, steak and chicken. Mostly seafood... read more

My best friend and I came in today and had the Crab Cake Melt for lunch. It came with Dijon dipping sauce, I do not like mustard at all but this dipping sauce was amazing and went perfect with this sandwich. This was the best sandwich Crab cake sandwich I've ever had! I will definitely drive another 1 1/2 just for this!! I would post a picture but it was devoured before any picture could be taken!! read more

If you want to try dinner here, make sure to get here before 6. I've been wanting to this place for a while and was very disappointed. Would have been better off going to J. Peters across the street. I went with my wife and stepson. They were out of my wife's first 2 choices so she ended up with a bland seafood pasta. The worst part was that they ran out of grated cheese. I understand running out of entrees, but it's really amateur hour to run out of condiments. My stepson had fish and chips which were inedible. It was comical how much breading was on the fish. It looked like chicken fingers from a rundown chinese restaurant. I had crab cakes which were fine but I've had better within a mile of this place. The waitress did a good job but other than that I wasn't too impressed. They also let some sketchy looking person use the bathroom. It wasn't too nice to catch a whiff of some homeless guy when finishing dinner. read more

Never been to lunch here but have eaten dinner many times and the food and service has always been great. Owner is very hands on and checked with us every time we ate there. Will be back. read more