I was skeptical when I pulled up to a seafood place in the middle of a shopping center. There were…read moreadvertisements for "Shen Yun" and noodle soup on the windows. Turns out these 5 star reviews are legit. This place was fantastic. We had the Catfish and Shrimp plus the seafood boil. It was all fantastic. We're from Louisiana l, not the Northeast or Midwest like some of the reviews. The service was great. Everyone is very nice which fits the Charleston vibe. They serve bottle drinks only. No fountain drinks.

When my coworker and I visited this restaurant for lunch, the experience was extremely…read moredisappointing. I ordered the pork chop with a choice of rice or corn and selected corn. What I received was shocking: a very thin, breakfast-sized pork chop and half an ear of corn- all for $12.80 I asked the server where the rest of my meal was, and instead of acknowledging the issue, she asked what was wrong with it. I then asked her if she would personally pay $12 for what was in front of us. Her solution was to bring out another thin pork chop, which did not resolve the problem at all. This place used to be amazing when the original owner was running it- the food was always fast and fabulous. Unfortunately, that quality is clearly gone. The difference is night and day, and they desperately need the original owner back.

I had the shrimp & grits. Wonderful flavors and lots of it. This is not a franchise joint! Real…read morefood and a fantastic atmosphere. Great beer selection, too. Make sure you bring an appetite!

This is an interesting restaurant with a lot of food choices. I was with my picky Louisiana born…read morecolleague so he can try out their offerings. They have a few unique items like their sweet tea which is called swamp water and is infused with lemon, lime and orange. It didnt really seem like it was infused. More like they just poured in various concentrated fruit juices. Too bad our waitress wasn't as informative as the waiter serving the table behind us. She failed to indicate that they have off the menu items, and specials on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. It was kind of hard to choose since I had been eating seafood all week leading up to this visit and also trying to avoid fried foods this year. I ended up choosing the mussels and bowl of gumbo, along with a sweet tea. The tea tasted fairly similar to a lipton sweet tea from the soda fountain and not really something homemade and infused with fresh juices. Mussels - these were really good. Even if half of the mussels fell out into the broth during preparation. Gumbo - this was kind of questionable. My colleague also saw the redish hue of the liquid and said he was glad he didn't order it. It was filled with a lot of seafood, but the liquid was just too creamy. My colleague also commented on the etouffee that was being brought out to other nearby tables and supposedly it looked too dry. I also ordered a to go dessert. The bread pudding. It ended up being pretty decent though.

If youre looking for blue crab seafood boil this place is the best in Charleston. I went to several…read moreplaces but Geechie was by far had the best tasting blue crab boil. The seasoning on the sauce was not too salty or too plain just perfect. I would go back if Im in Charleston again!

The reviews said this place cooks to order so I was prepared to wait. After ordering it took about…read more25 minutes to get the food, but there were comfortable seats for those waiting. The crab rice was highly recommended, but wasn't what I expected. It was very mild in flavor and skimpy on the crab. The crab claw clusters were a little small, but she gave me an extra one so that's fair. As soon as I got home I changed into a stained shirt and devoured 3 crab claw clusters dripping with garlic-herb butter with my bare hands. This is not a food I eat in front of others. The butter sauce was very thin but flavorful and there was plenty of it. The yams were delicious, and sweet as dessert. Hubby's shrimp po boy was filling and very good.

Marvin's Seafood is one of my go-to spots for super fresh local seafood! They always have a great…read moreselection of shrimp, crabs, soft shell crabs, fish, and more. I usually try to go first thing in the morning because that's when you'll get the freshest selection. They can also cook your seafood for you Monday through Saturday, and they'll clean the fish for you too, which is super convenient. The staff is always really nice and helpful, everything is packed up well, and the prices are great for the quality. Definitely a local spot worth checking out if you love fresh seafood!

Great local seafood spot with really fresh options and good prices. We've picked up shrimp, fish,…read morecrabs, and soft shell crabs here and have always been happy with the quality. Best time to go is earlier in the day when the selection is at its freshest. The staff is friendly, they pack everything well, and it's a big plus that they can clean the fish or cook the seafood for you Monday through Saturday. Definitely one of our regular spots when we want fresh seafood without paying crazy prices.

We were excited to get fresh seafood to take home and unfortunately everything we bought ended up…read morebeing bad. We got a whole fish (which they said they couldn't debone but could descale it?) and it smelled so bad. It had meat that was disintegrating as we tried to butcher it. Then the scallops (sea scallops) looked funny to me. My suspicions were right because cutting in half I found they were either a bunch of tiny bay scallops shoved together in a perfect "scallop" mold, or it was something else- definitely not sea scallops. Super frustrated we wasted our money on this place.

Service was bad. People were short with customers. I was truly shocked and disappointed when I saw…read morethe attitudes.

I am soooooo sad this place closed. My husband and I always stopped here, either on the way home to…read moreColumbia, or on the way down to Charleston. It was so good. The customer service was perfect. The fish and chips were perfect, so crunchy and delicious. We miss you! Thank you for being there!!

Gone but never forgotten... I'm sad that it took me so long…read moreto try them, but it was mainly do to it's proximity from my house. I love all seafood. And who doesn't like French fries? But fish & chips specifically, is not something that I ever really crave. But luckily, I had a job outing at the CODfather and it literally blew all of our minds. Even if you get a half order, it's still huge! And same can be said about the fish sandwich. I usually cut the filet in half and ate one part separately. Aside from the size, it's always cooked perfectly. Great quality meat and not overly battered. My only complaint is I wish there was more seasoning in the batter. However, to offset that, they literally have some of the best cocktail sauce and tarter sauce that I've ever had. I've only had them twice, but they managed to earn a special place in my heart. Side note, though similar, there's no affiliation with the other CODfather restaurant.

My oh my! Sorry for not taking a picture. I ate it up! I couldn't believe that they had a fried…read morebologna sandwich on the menu. Let me tell you , that sandwich took me all the way back to my childhood. It was so good and thick! Also ordered a breakfast to share and it was very good also. Eggs, bacon, grits and biscuit. Yummy! They supplied me with butter and jelly. A perfect package.

OMG....I ordered delivery of The Rantowles over grits and The Regular, sausage egg and cheese on…read morecroissant. Every aspect of both were perfection! The grits were so light and fluffy, how nice to not get overcooked eggs! The brisket is ridiculous...the sausage as well was so flavorful. This is my first time with this restaurant and it was something special;)

I've had the Gullah chicken wrap before and it is quite the belly buster! Tender, flavorful and the…read moreGullah-Geechie sauce is the perfect complement for this wrap. A side note: this food truck isn't there all the time, so inquire before headed out! A delicious and local food truck that is a must try!

Located in the heart of Tanger outlet in front of Starbucks is this cute food truck called…read moreCharleston Gullah Cafe, while shopping I noticed it and immediately ran over and I was greeted by a nice man named Deon who was happy to help me. I was cold so I got the chuck town chili to warm me up and it did not disappoint. I could taste all the herbs and spices used in the soup. I also got the sweet tea and it was infused with pineapples. If your shopping In the the outlet definitely go find them everything smells wonderful.

Another great experience. Poke bowls and boba were delicious. The restaurant was very clean and…read morestaff was very friendly. Thank you!

Friendly staff. Clean. Fresh and flavorful food. I did a "build your own" bowl. Healthy, fast,…read morereasonably priced option. Will return.

Holy City Brewing always has the best place to chill, whether it's under the oaks, under the patio,…read moreor inside by the arcade! This was our second stop on our Over the Bridge Food Tour and it did not dissapoint. Guests were given a 16ozdrink of their choice (Painkiller Witbier and a Flat Rock Cider- both excellent) and we walked around the property discussing it's beginnings tinkering with bike and brew parts to what it has become now. Pretty impressive!!

Holy City Brewing is a fantastic spot for a relaxed afternoon with the family. The location is…read moreexcellent, with plenty of seating both inside and outside, including a huge grassy area where kids can run around and play. You can order from inside or at the outdoor station, which makes things convenient. The indoor space features a big bar, TVs, arcade games, and even a small gift shop--lots to keep everyone entertained. Our food came out very quickly, but unfortunately that seemed to be because it was pre-cooked. The fries were lukewarm, and most of the items lacked that fresh, hot taste (the boiled peanuts were a delicious exception--super hot and spot-on). Overall, this is a great casual, family-friendly environment for hanging out and enjoying the vibe. Just don't go expecting gourmet food, and you'll have a solid time. Recommended for the atmosphere and drinks more than the meal.