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Geechie Garlic Crabs & Seafood

4.3 (63 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Fried Whiting, shrimp, crab rice and side of garlic broccoli - AMAZING!
Chris M.

An Incredible Small Business Serving Authentic Geechie-Style Cooking Geechie Garlic Crabs & Seafood - 1286 Yeamans Hall Rd, Hanahan, SC I had the wonderful pleasure of visiting Geechie Garlic Crabs & Seafood this week, and I couldn't be happier that the locals recommended it. Since I'm spending a few weeks in South Carolina, I've been searching for the real gems of the Charleston area -- and this place is absolutely one of them. Located in the shopping center off Sellers Rd / Yeamans Hall Rd next to the Piggly Wiggly, the restaurant feels like a true neighborhood spot. As soon as I stepped in, I was greeted by Miss Krystal, who was warm, welcoming, and full of great suggestions. My mouth was already watering just from seeing the menu in person after browsing pictures online. Inside, the restaurant was very clean, had great music playing, and even had a pleasant, inviting fragrance in the air. The whole vibe felt comfortable, open, and friendly -- exactly what you want when you're checking out a local small business built on pride and community roots. I ordered a plate with fried whiting, fried shrimp, crab rice, garlic broccoli, and six garlic honey wings because I wanted to sample a little bit of everything and see what the Geechie chef was working with. Everything was excellent: The garlic honey wings were cooked perfectly, juicy, and coated in a sauce that hit every note -- sweet, savory, and full of flavor. The fried whiting was seasoned well, fried to perfection, and the breading was on point. The shrimp were fresh, juicy, and tasted great. But the biggest surprise for me was the crab rice and garlic broccoli -- WOW. Both were first-time experiences for me, and the flavors were unlike anything I've had before. Unique, rich, and absolutely delicious. You can tell this place is built on love, hard work, and Amazing Geechie-style cooking -- the kind of authentic coastal flavor that you just can't fake. Nothing here tastes rushed or generic. Everything tastes handcrafted, intentional, and rooted in real culinary skill. Small businesses like this deserve all the support they can get. Your dollar stays in the community, and you're supporting people who genuinely care about the food they serve and the customers they welcome. Miss Krystal and the staff made me feel like family, not just another order. I will definitely be returning before I head back to Texas. I'm already planning to try the fried salmon and fried oysters, and I'm sure they'll be amazing too. If you're a seafood lover in the Charleston or Hanahan area -- or even just passing through -- do yourself a favor and stop by Geechie Garlic Crabs & Seafood. It's clean, friendly, and full of the kind of flavor you can only find in a small business that takes pride in its craft. This is a true local gem, and it deserves to be celebrated.

Geechie Shrimp Fries + added Crabmeat

Food and service is A1. Good was hot, fresh and delicious. I ordered the same to-go for my sister and came back the next day and ordered the Geechie Shrimp Fries with the Garlic Honey wings. FINGER LICKIN' GUD!!! Try the Palmetto Punch also

Whiting Fish Dinner with Crab Rice, Garlic Broccoli and Garlic Potatoes
Jacqui bright R.

What a gem! The food is amazing! The hospitality was wonderful! The restaurant is clean! I ordered the Fried Whiting Fish dinner that came with crab rice (delicious), and two sides. I chose Mac & Cheese (superb) and yams (sooo good). My sister ordered the fish dinner as well with Garlic Broccoli (just okay) and Garlic potatoes (excellent). Then we SHARED 12 stand alone shrimp (Exceptional). It took about 20 minutes for our food to arrive because it's cooked fresh but it was worth it. We loved our food so much we ordered sides to go with our leftover fish and shrimp!! And there is more! We are in town for a family celebration. Had to go to the airport to pick up my son. He was hungry, so we went BACK! He ordered the Shrimp Dinner with Mac & Cheese, yams and a house salad. The house salad was incredible! Sha (short for Sharlene) was the cashier possibly owner not sure but she was so helpful, engaging and lovely. It was a pleasure. We had an incredible experience at Geechie Garlic Crab and Seafood Restaurant. It's on my list of must visit restaurants EVERY TIME I come to Charleston. By the way, we plan to back to go back tomorrow!

Fish sandwich with lettuce and tomato.
Linda C.

Took 10 minutes at the counter to place an order, then it took another 40 minutes to get our food. I have never eaten in any restaurant where you could not get a cup of water. You had a choice of a soda for $4.50 with 1 refill, bottle of smart water for $3.50, fruit punch $4.50 or Palmetto juice for $4.00, a cup of ice is $2.00. My fish sandwich was supposed to have lettuce and tomato and tartar sauce. The fish was mainly breading, sparse lettuce and two(2) little pieces of diced tomato. Photo attached. The baked Mac and cheese was mealy and I did not eat it. My husband's fried fish was just like mine, mainly breading. His garlic broccoli was excessively garlicy. The tartar sauce was the worst we have ever tasted. The music was some sort of rap and it was blaring. The cheapest plastic forks and brown bathroom paper towels. We have been to hole in the wall restaurants but this puts a new spin on hole.

The best Messy Finger plate ever!!
Carmela H.

First visit, found this place on here. Nice, quiet facility. I was visiting Charleston from GA - celebrating me. The staff was great & attentive to the customers making sure we were good. Music playing at a nice level (I sat at the bar), tv screens at the table if you prefer to sit there. I will be back!

2pce fish with corn, potatoes in garlic sauce
Shaynii W.

Food and service amazing! Easy going environment and entertaining! Food hot and tasty! One of the best meals I had in a long time! Not expensive and the palmetto juice to die for! Love it!

Fried shrimp tray....amazingly tasty.
Hiram M.

So this is what GREAT CAJUN SEAFOOD is supposed to taste like! Mind-blown. I'm hooked. This is officially the best seafood I've had in Charleston. The place does not hint at the genius taking place in the kitchen. For whoever is the cook or cooks, they're creating culinary masterpieces in generous proportions and bold, BOLD, the BOLDEST of FLAVORS. Had the crab rice, succulent with juicy chunks of crab, and the garlic shrimp and oysters... Holy Mother of Forest Gump! That butter, spicy, garlic sauce, I want it on errything from now on! Closed on Sundays and Mondays (bummer!) Don't go inna rush, or better yet, call ahead. Perfection can't be rushed, and perfection is what you'll get!

Garlic Blue Crabs Tray
Sherri L.

The garlic blue crabs were amazing! The wait was short and service was good. Friendly staff. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

Crab legs tray with shrimp
Rebecca D.

The service was EXCELLENT!!!! The food?!?!?!?!!??!!?! Holy Moly is this place amazing!! We got the crab legs tray with shrimp, potatoes, corn and eggs. That garlic butter sauce they use?! It is THE most flavorful sauce I've ever had!! The seafood was fresh and big and well worth the money!! Great little spot with amazing food!!!!!

Pan seared Salmon with Crab Rice, broccoli and glaric egg!!! Yummy!!!

Found this place on Yelp while visiting Charleston, SC. The service was an amazing and the food was fresh and sooo good.. The breading that the food is friend in is soooo good. It's hard to explain... The Palmetto Juice was extremely refreshing.

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There were plenty options and the service was good. The workers were patient and they gave many options.

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Amazing!!! definitely recommend the Surf and Turf! Would definitely recommend my family loved it

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Only thing that had flavor was the garlic sauce. Shrimps were extremely over cooked. Like mush. I was highly disappointed.

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Great food the service was awesome .A great first date spot I will be visiting again real soon ,Don't sleep on this place

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Ask the Community - Geechie Garlic Crabs & Seafood

Is this place open or closed? My mouth is watering for this lucious seafood. I'm a local and can't wait to try it!!! Where is this located (as in proximity to a recognized location)?

Hey we are currently open.. 1286 Yeamans Hall Road

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