3x of us enjoyed dinner at the Fin & Crab last night, and had a wonderful experience. They have one of the best views on the Peninsula and on the Ashley. Our server Addy was awesome, and she did everything right! We had great seafood nachos, fried green tomatoes, fish tacos, poke, fish & chips, and a scrumptious cheesecake dessert. Everything was prepared well especially the degree that the fish was cooked! The manager Madeline was especially friendly, funny and hospitable. The rest of the staff was great too, and many of the kitchen staff thanked us on the way out. I'm from CHS and have been to the location for decades prior to the restaurant rebranding, and I encourage everyone to get in there and give it a try. I was so surprised that we were able to get in and out of there so easily and efficiently. And downstairs Salty Mikes is a must to get a drink before or after eating upstairs. Lastly, for breakfast...if you haven't eaten breakfast there you are missing out! read more

The food was good. Nothing exceptional, but it certainly has lost the charm of its former self. The 'decor' feels as if they just gave up on trying to make it look like a restaurant and it smells like a gas station bathroom. Nice view of the water. Nice staff. Too bad they can't get the ambience right with such an amazing. Location. read more

Everything about this restaurant is wonderful! The breakfast is an A+. The sausage and bacon were top notch. Pancakes, grits and hash browns were perfection. At dinner, the drunken mussels and fresh flounder was out of this world! The cream of crab soup was amazing! (We got bowls to take back home). We will visit Fin & Crab on each visit to Charleston and highly recommend them for their excellent service and food! Shout out to Tyriq and his team for the warm welcome and superb service. read more

Went for lunch/brunch and had a nice time. Our server was friendly, our food was good, and the view was nice. They don't have many beers on draft, but they have a full bar; not sure if they have many beers in cans. You can park in the paid parking lot and get it validated after you finish your meal. Would come again. We popped in briefly downstairs to check out Salty Mike's, which looked like it has more beer offering and inside/outside seating. read more

We walked in during lunch and it was freezing in there, menu items looked expensive for what they were offering, we weren't helped within 15 minutes of being there. We walked out and decided to go somewhere else. I am hoping they are just working out the kinks. read more

Great food and excellent service. Wonderful water views and beautiful yachts set a great background for a fantastic evening.

Finn and Crab is a great place for breakfast. The omelettes loaded with crab, vegetables, meat, and of course grits. Finn and Crab has the best view of the harbor and part of the Battery. I have been going to this location for years before it changed the ownership. it was the Marina Variety Store Restaurant. I miss the fried flounder and kind staff of the Marina Variety Store and wish them well. Finn and Crab a stacks up is a great place for breakfast. read more

3x of us enjoyed dinner at the Fin & Crab last night, and had a wonderful experience. They have one of the best views on the Peninsula and on the Ashley. Our server Addy was awesome, and she did everything right! We had great seafood nachos, fried green tomatoes, fish tacos, poke, fish & chips, and a scrumptious cheesecake dessert. Everything was prepared well especially the degree that the fish was cooked! The manager Madeline was especially friendly, funny and hospitable. The rest of the staff was great too, and many of the kitchen staff thanked us on the way out. I'm from CHS and have been to the location for decades prior to the restaurant rebranding, and I encourage everyone to get in there and give it a try. I was so surprised that we were able to get in and out of there so easily and efficiently. And downstairs Salty Mikes is a must to get a drink before or after eating upstairs. Lastly, for breakfast...if you haven't eaten breakfast there you are missing out! read more

It's not fair! This place is doing its best. I am guilty as well. They have cleaned up the place, have tasty options, and the perfect ambiance for a waterfront restaurant with giant windows. No better view downtown that can be seen from any table. Just incredible. I used to go about once a quarter to Variety Store because of this view and consistently decent food. Not the interior. Now it has it all and yes, more expensive but everywhere is on the peninsula. Give this place another chance. My loaded BLT had an immense piece of fried chicken on it. Use the Dukes Mayo for perfect balance. Bring a friend and split it. And the has browns were cooked perfectly. Bambi was efficient and helpful and needs more customers to keep her happy so she sticks around. I will make an effort to stop in more often. Once everyone figures out what they're missing, this place will crush it. read more

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Great food, great prices, friendly staff. We were stuck anchored outside the marina for 2 weeks and came here often!

This is our second time at Fin & Crab. We used to come twice per month when it was Marina Variety Store, which we loved. The wait time for food was very long. We waited for 45 minutes. The place was empty (Marina was always super busy). The prices much higher and although most dishes tasted great, for the price, I would say it was mediocre. There is also less variety on the menu. I wish they would revert back to Marina Variety Store. read more

Came here for the gator bites not realizing it's under new ownership. While the gator bites are no longer available, the blackened shrimp tacos and shrimp and grits were delicious. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, which is important. The decor needs a bit of sprucing up, but that doesn't matter the most. read more

Welcome back, Fin & Crab -- you nailed it. I stopped going to Fin & Crab for the same reasons many locals did: it had started to feel tired and overdue for a reset. Well... consider that reset complete. The reopening at Charleston City Marina is a total refresh in all the ways that matter. The space is now clean, bright, and inviting, with a polished-but-relaxed coastal feel that finally matches its unbeatable location. The menu stays true to what worked--familiar favorites, solid seafood, and crowd-pleasers--without trying too hard or losing its identity. Sometimes you don't need a reinvention; you just need execution done right. And the view? Absolutely unmatched. Watching boats drift in and out of the marina with the Charleston skyline and water stretching out in front of you reminds you why this spot should always have been special. It's one of those places where you catch yourself lingering longer than planned--drink in hand, breeze coming off the water, thinking, oh... this is what it was supposed to be. If you drifted away like I did, it's time to come back. Fin & Crab is refreshed, revived, and once again worthy of its address. read more

Fin & Crab - View from the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great view of City Marina and Ashley River. Food was delicious and in large portions. Prices a bit more than we'd like but great place to get breakfast or lunch that doesn't involve downtown parking issues! read more

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Came for breakfast/brunch and wasn't disappointed. Everything we had was great. On top of great food are really nice views of the water and marina. Definitely a place to come back to again and again read more

Enjoyed a great dinner with excellent food and views! Was a little concerned reading a couple of subpar reviews but we agreed with the majority that the menu was good and food was prepared very well. We had the Salmon and the Shrimp and Grits and I would order them both again. A welcome break from visiting family in MUSC and a nice walk from Ashley Tower. read more

Our visit was very pleasant-food was great- we split the Megadock platter everything was prepared exactly to our liking- serve was great our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable- food was served promptly- as to ambiance- do miss the coziness of the booths but new arrangement was nice. New owners had a great mindset and willingness to please Looking forward to returning read more

Everything about this restaurant was great! We had a table with an amazing view, the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend the crab dip and the shrimp and grits! read more

Paige was our waitress and was so hospitable!! The dining area is stunning overlooking the water, and the food did not disappoint. The shrimp and grits, and shrimp tacos were amazing read more

This was the best food we had in Charleston! Everything we had was a culinary delight. Went there twice for dinner because it was that good. Unknowingly we met the new owners who sat next to us both nights and were just a pleasure to talk to. Talking to the help they all seemed to like the change in the ownership. We had oysters, crab soup, green fried tomatoes, peel and eat shrimp, shrimp and grits, seafood fritters, French fries, fried okra, and crabcakes. Everything was excellent and I don't think you will find a better view or ambiance! Do yourself a favor and give the new owners a try, you will not be disappointed. read more

The positive: the service was excellent, and the staff made a concerted effort to please. That is where the positive stopped. The restaurant has no personality; the lighting is spotlight-bright, and the prices are ridiculous for the quality and lack of ambiance. Food was mediocre at best. We had not eaten there in years but thought it would be fun to walk over from the peninsula and have some good seafood. Even made a reservation, totally not needed. Few tables were filled. This is the second time I have written a negative review. It has to be really bad to bring me to do this. WAKE UP! Charleston diners have high expectations. This didn't even meet the lowest of all expectations. read more

If you're staying at the Safe Harbor Charleston marina this is an excellent choice, walk to it, great seafood and drinks

Change is hard for a city with Charlestons History. The Variety Store is gone. To opine, the MVS had been around my whole life in one way or another. It was a place that if you were familiar with, felt like your Grandmother's kitchen. You knew from the time you walked in it was well worn and had that low country feel of comfort. No pretense. You knew the staff and the food was one of the best kept secrets around. You thought to yourself, the bathrooms are gross, but you put up with them because everything else was easy. Food, staff, seating, all easy and satisfying. The MVS was a comfortable place with a locals feel. No one looked down on you if you had been on a boat all day, were tired disheveled and hungry.(I don't think the new guys would look down on you either.) The new folks are giving it a go. I had heard the food was average. I waited awhile to let them get in a rhythm. The one meal I had was just that. Average. Maybe C+. . My friend gives it a B-. The prices had to go up( gas is 5 bucks). Cannot blame them for that. The inside is different, which is fine. The windows still look at the marsh and bay. The wait staff are good and I'm sure everyone there from the owners to the kitchen are feeling the pressure. Being that it is on the outside of downtown, currently kind of average and many locals still grumpy over the change the new guys have big shoes to fill. If your a tourist, you may find it really good. Your in CHS so have fun. I'll try breakfast and another meal, but it will take a lot to regain the reliable feel and comfort that was MVS. But , if it stays average,I'll go downtown. Might as well pay a buck or two more to be in the action if you want average or above. read more

Manager Tariq was wonderful, Ava server gave great recommendations and was very responsive. Food was wonderful, we had Conch fritters, Blue Crab Claws and fried green tomatoes. I would recommend Fin & Crab 10 out of 10 read more

I'm giving it a one star and that's only because the view is great. My husband and I have been coming here for years and have celebrated many occasions here and enjoyed breakfast regularly. HOWEVER now the staff has changed over and the new owners I would compare to the old bathrooms that use to be there. It's really sad for our community that this has happened. Will not be back. read more

EVERYTHING, from the service to the AMAZING food and the ambiance was as good as, if not better than any that I've experienced in a very long time. read more

Fin & Crab - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We were customers for years with the older management. The new restaurant looks really awesome and the food is delicious. If you want the best crab soup in the city, this is where you come. The black and blue salad was also delicious. Service was superb. A hidden gem. read more

Ignore anything negative you might see in reviews. As a lifelong charlestonian I can tell you it's great to have the Marina Variety Store back to what it used to be. When I was a kid we used to come for special treats. Guess what, it's that good and more. The portions are ridiculously generous and the prices are real world for today. You get what you pay for! This is not exorbitantly overpriced, particularly for downtown Charleston. The view is outstanding. The wait staff is great. Absolutely loved it and would encourage everyone to try it. The soft shell crab was ridiculously good. read more

No Handicap Access I have been trying to take someone for breakfast who needs a lift or elevator to get to the restaurant. They do not have any ADA handicapped access.!! Very disappointed read more

I had a 12:15 reservation through Resy and came in for lunch expecting a smooth and enjoyable experience. After being seated outside, our table ordered Bloody Marys and a dozen oysters to start. Unfortunately, things went downhill immediately. The Bloody Marys, priced at $16 and advertised with fixings like jalapeño bacon and pickled okra, were served in plastic cups with none of those additions and tasted extremely watered down, lacking both flavor and quality. When we brought this to the server's attention, the response was simply that they were "1.5 oz pours," which did not address the issue at all. What followed was an unreasonably long wait, nearly an hour for the oysters and over an hour for our meals, with no communication, updates, or acknowledgment of the delay. At that point, it became clear that the level of service being provided was far below what should be expected, especially with a reservation in place. To make matters worse, when my eggs Benedict finally arrived, the egg was completely cooked through rather than runny, which is a pretty basic expectation for that dish. I brought it to the attention of the manager, and her response was simply "okay," with no offer to remake it or correct the issue. That lack of accountability and effort to fix a clear mistake was honestly the most disappointing part of the entire experience. Between the extremely long wait times, underwhelming drinks, and the lack of response from management, the overall experience fell far below expectations. I understand that restaurants can get busy, but communication and basic service recovery go a long way, and neither was present here. We had a friend visiting from out of town and were excited to bring him to what used to be one of our favorite spots. Unfortunately, today's experience at Fin & Crab fell far below expectations, and we will not be returning. read more

Horrible service and food was SO SLOW! Kitchen was insanely backed up. This new management needs to do better. And a serious lack of experience from the servers. read more

Fin & Crab - The "breakfast sandwich". Sloppy and dry biscuits - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I stopped in after the long wait for the reopening. The Mussels were fantastic- much like the closed Bonne Franquette which I miss. The crab cake was the best I have had in Charleston full of Lump Crab. The location redo is wonderful! The booths were hard to scoot into and I prefer the tables. It cleans up the view. They also have bar seating in the restaurant if you are a single and just want a good meal. I did go to breakfast Sunday and they were having kitchen issues but we did get a great omelet before they had to close for the day. I am sure they have their issues resolved. The prices may be higher but the food is better, the bathrooms are so much better and clean. And the wonky stairs have been redone for normal human sized feet! Staff was very friendly and service was great even when they had the kitchen issues. read more

Food, service and all was sooo great! I definitely want to go back and enjoy the experience again with some of my favorite people!!It was delicious and entertaining too!!! read more

Their fried green tomatoes are some of the best i have had. Atmosphere is lacking character but overall a pleasant ecperince. View is great! read more

Our server was Steve, and he was great. the food was so delicious and his service was amazing. The environment is so calming and cute inside. read more

The staff was so welcoming and accommodating. All of our meals, from shellfish to burgers, were delicious! I would definitely come back and enjoy this beautiful view again. read more

Breath taking view !!!! Service was on point and everyone checked on us. They made our family feel very welcoming and taken care of. Our meals were delicious and can't wait to come back!!!!! read more

Everything. Food menu went downhill after the head chef quit, and yet they double the prices! Downstairs "Mikes" is the same. The staff that had worked there and made it the staple it was after 20+ years all quit! If that doesn't tell you something. Recommend ANYWHERE else, they have ruined a local icon.... read more

Recently visited the area from New York. By far the best service I've had. The manager Madalynn was super informative with any question we had and about special events going on. Will definitely be coming back on my next trip down here! Highly recommend the crab cakes! read more

Marina Variety was one of our breakfast club's favorite! We were anxious to try Fin & Crab, even after seeing many negative reviews. We are so pleased! Aside from higher prices on some items, we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. They even made "Poor Man's" omelettes for us. Food, service & atmosphere all great! read more