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    Old McDonald Fish Camp

    3.9 (104 reviews)
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    OLD MCDONALD FISH CAMP ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Broiled Seafood platter - scallops, shrimps and oysters.  Flounder fish on next photo
    Patrick L.

    Old McDonald was recommended by some friends in Augusta. Been around since 1970s. When we arrived there was an hour long wait. They do have some goats, ducks and peacocks that you can feed or pet to pass the time away while you wait. We ordered the fried combo of catfish filet and scallops. The scallops are big. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The catfish was good as well... crispy outside and tender inside. They know how to fry seafood. We also ordered the broiled seafood platter consisting of flounder filet, oysters, shrimps and scallops. The oysters were dip in some kind of juice. Same for the shrimps. While they are good, I'll order them fried next time. Brioiled scallops were good. Together with the flounder filet were the highlight of my meal. Each person get a small bowl of grits and a basket of hush puppies to share. Per our friend, it was good southern food. Staff was friendly and food came out fast. Restaurant is rustic with a lot of vintage items hanging on the wall including a Wall of Coke! Definitely a place to try even if it's out of the way.

    Jessie Y.

    First of all, I love how this place is family owned and they have so many cute animals around the restaurant. That made the wait for food go by so fast as I was busy looking at their peacocks and goats and geese. I came on a Saturday for an early dinner and it was already packed with people. When they seat you, they give you grits and hush puppies and their grits are actually one of the best ones I've had ever. I tried their fried gator, frog legs, and catfish and all of them were perfectly fried with a crispy outside and tender inside. Good portion size and it tasted great! What a gem of a restaurant and I would love to bring friends and family here whenever they're in town.

    Hush puppies and grits for appetizers
    William L.

    If you're into southern soul food, fried fish, and country vibes in a family atmosphere, this is the place for you! A country restaurant on a huge plot of land on water with tons of animals to feed (almost like a petting zoo outside! great for entertaining the kids while you wait on the table). They specialize in fish, shrimp and grits, and don't sleep on those hush puppies! We ordered steamed shrimp and corn on the cob for the girls and my wife got the oysters and scallops. The scallops were buttery and cooked to perfection! After dinner, we fed the ducks and turtles, petted the goats one last time, and even had a close encounter with a very friendly peacock! The only notes I'd have is it gets a little loud inside during rush hour (probably due to the eating area being just one giant long room), and it was a little toasty inside, but I mean it was August in South Carolina so you kinda get used to the heat. And lastly, as a health conscious millennial, I wished there were more healthy options on the menu, especially in the side options. That being said, prices are decent, the service is quick and friendly, and it definitely sets a unique and cozy environment where you feel like home at Mama and Papa's house! Definitely a landmark staple restaurant in the North Augusta area!!!

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    Ashlee C.

    Nothing fancy here just some seafood and atmosphere. The food is hot and the crowd is waiting. Great views and can feed the animals while you wait. This is a fish camp so don't expect nothing fancy. Come hungry because they do give you unlimited hushpuppies and grits. They also have items like gator and frog legs ... if you're interested in that. They only do crab legs on Thursday. So if you want a scenic view and some good ole fashioned seafood then this is the place to go!

    Perch and shrimp combo

    Excellent food good service nice environment 10/10 would definitely recommend country vibes chill environment

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    The service is good. The food is ok. The best thing I had was the hush puppies and grits

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    1 year ago

    Love this restaurant for many years. Best catfish ever. Moved to Florida for 30 plus years and can't wait to go back to the fish camp

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    The food at the establishment was wonderful. The staff were very friendly. I will return to this restaurant and will recommend to all.

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    2 years ago

    Great atmosphere good food highly recommend for the overall experience great place to take a young family

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    Love this place awesome food and staff. The kids loved feeding the animals. Will definitely be back.

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    Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Be sure to come hungry and you'll leave happy. Southern grits at their finest!!

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    Old fashioned but awesome eatery with good quality food and good service. You can't ask for much more in this day and age.

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