We ate here with friends simply because it is accessible by boat from lake Hartwell. The decor in the place is a bit dated. The view is great. Service was fine too. I have had numerous meals here... blackened salmon, was just fine, the hangar steak on my last visit was some of the best food I ever put in my mouth! I suggest that you come here for the fun of visiting by boat. Don't come expecting a great meal, but be ready to be surprised with something delicious. This place was next door to Nami where you could eat a really good Japanese meal. I used to suggest that Nami was the better choice by far. HOWEVER, Nami has now moved its chef and menu over to the Galley. If you enjoy Sushi , Sashimi and Nigiri I highly recommend it. If your boat lift was built by Earnest Rodgers, who is an excellent human being, (he is retired now). Earnest used to frequent Nami and had a dish named after him, "The Earnest Turbo Bowl". It's not on the menu, but it is worth inquiring about. read more

I highly recommend making a reservation (even on weeknights) because we waited 45 minutes for a table without one! Nevertheless, the food was reasonably priced and very good. Our waitress was amazing. The restaurant is an open floor plan, so it was slightly noisy.. But great ambiance overall! read more

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Love it. Here all the time. Always consistent and gluten free accommodations. Service and food. Great sushi chefs as well. Best sunset views. We come in after a long motorcycle ride and it's always okay read more

From the moment we walked in you're greeted with smiles from a welcoming staff. Lots of seating and windows with beautiful views of the lake. I had the Mahi Mahi. Very tender, with an amazing glaze with hints of citrus. The loaded potato was excellent. Squash casserole was the best I've tasted! Excellent meal. Our server, Ryan, was well versed regarding the menu and even gave us some tips for cocktails. We had the most delicious meal and amazing evening! read more

The Galley Restaurant - Mahi Mahi on sautéed spinach, loaded baked potato, squash casserole. - Seafood Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

Best sushi in the Hartwell/Keowee region!! Large portions, rolls are tight and very good quality sashimi.

We enjoyed our first visit to The Galley. In spite of an awful storm that hit just before we arrived, the place was packed and we had a short wait for our reserved table (not an issue, just an indication that it's a busy place and you should definitely reserve ahead). Karli waited on us and was delightful. We had a Tempura Roll appetizer and the Filet Mignon Tips and Pecan Crusted Carolina Trout entrees - both excellent and we took half of each home as the portions were very large. The onion rings and squash casserole were great sides. We got a huge slice of Strawberry Cake to go, and enjoyed it at home with some vanilla ice cream. All in, a really nice experience. On a final note, as we were walking out and I was managing 3 to-go boxes, a slender young man (he had glasses and a ponytail, but I failed to note his name) who worked there asked if I needed a bag to hold the boxes. I took him up on the offer and while it was a small gesture, his thoughtfulness signifies good training by the restaurant, good hiring practices to identify service-oriented staff, or both. He made a difference when he could have just walked by - I hope he sees this and gets a nice recognition. read more

If you like the basic fried seafood platters with large portions and good service at reasonable prices... this place is for you.

I am getting to the point that I have to ask why the long wait. This restaurant is my wife's favorite. The food is usually made exactly as my wife's is wanting it. My concern is that even though 2/3rds of the tables are empty there still is a 30 minute wait no matter what. This Friday 4 employees stood at the front mostly playing on their phones or talking to eachother. Why 4. I have never run a restaurant but would seem to me that that is an inefficient use of resources. read more

Great food here. From making reservations to their delicious brownie for dessert. During the summer it is best to make a reservation. We arrived by boat and were there upon their opening for the evening so no problem finding a spot. If you arrive by boat it is a bit of a walk around to the front door so be mindful of this if you have someone with you that has a hard time walking. Upon entering we were taken to our table right away. I enjoyed the Rib-eye and hubby enjoyed Filet of Flounder Fried. We both are risotto fans and their Parmesan Risotto is delicious! The food was great along with the nice atmosphere and excellent service as we wanted for nothing. This has quickly become my favorite restaurant around Anderson! read more

The Galley Restaurant - Ribeye with Parmesan Rissoto - Seafood Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

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This restaurant is right on the water at Portman Shoals. The service is excellent, the food quality is wonderful and the ambience is remarkable. I've eaten there over a dozen times and it's always top quality and consistent. I strongly recommend their fried flounder, it's some of the best I've ever had. They get pretty busy in the summertime and can be busy any time of the year. Their liquor selection is good, although a bit pricey and their beer selection could probably use a little work, but then again I live in Asheville, where we are very spoiled for beer selection. They have a courtesy dock if you choose to come by boat. read more

The Galley is one of our favorite restaurants, food is always excellent, service is great, highly recommend.

Delicious food, great view, quiet enough to hear conversation, but the service was the most pleasant surprise! Thanks to our server Grace, we were greeted with a smile and our spirits lifted even more than when we arrived. It was the perfect pick for our anniversary! read more

We went to the Galley for the first time a few weeks before Christmas. Was it the best food I've ever had? No, but it was very, very good! I had the prime rib and shrimp and it was delicious. My salad was crisp, cold and fresh. I don't remember our servers name unfortunately, but she was excellent. She was attentive and although they were really busy, we waited on nothing. Their food is more reasonably priced than many other restaurants around Anderson. I look forward to going back again and really like that we can go by boat this summer. read more

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at the Galley. The Maine lobster was bigger than expected and cooked to perfection. Service was fast and friendly. The younger staff still need some improvement, but they were great. Never go back to the kitchen empty handed. Always pick up anything on the floor. We will be back! read more

HORRIBLE service from everyone who wasn't our server. We had a 5:30 reservation and they had us standing around looking at a dozen empty booths just to sit us at the sushi bar 7 minutes later. Huge mistake on my part for allowing this. Another couple walked in behind us and was told 10-15min wait so we might as well not have even made a reservation. Not only that, but the guy running the sushi bar was extremely off-putting and arrogant. He stepped in between me and my fiancee to show her 'the way we eat sushi in Japan' (he was white). He made my woman EXTREMELY uncomfortable and then proceeded to belittle me by handing me kiddie tweezers for chopsticks that I NEVER asked for because I know how to use chopsticks. The amount of disrespect we were shown at a place that claims to be upscale was absolutely unacceptable. This place needs nee management ASAP. Don't ever come here unless you want to be treated like dung. read more

The food and service are excellent. Both salmon and steak - perfect. Ambiance inside is wonderful. Doesn't look like anything special on the outside but inside is great. Tons of close parking. Service was great also but we weren't in a hurry. Beautiful lake view. read more

We returned to the Galley first time in a while. Nothing has changed. The wait staff are friendly and attentive. This trip was our 37 th anniversary and everything was extraordinary. My wife and I had prime rib and shrimp that was off the chart. We will return... read more

The Galley doesn't disappoint. Had the same entre I've had a year ago this date. Taste as good as I've had it in 2018. Portion may had shrunk with the different plating style. Ah tricks of the trade. Still yummylicious! Mind's made up. I'm having dinner there every Sept 19. See you again next year. read more

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Tonight was our first time dining here and boy what a surprise! Our drinks were great. The Brussel sprouts appetizer was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Our entrees were absolutely amazing and the squash casserole was some of the best I've ever had. Our server, Emili, was the cherry on top of a near perfect meal. She was informative and sweet and patient with us being first time patrons. We will definitely be back and will recommend that our friends come and dine here as well! read more

This is one of the best hidden gems in the whole Anderson area. The food is outstanding with the select dinner items they offer. Service has been excellent with our server taking great care of us, and even checking on specific ingredients made in dishes for us. With my husband's allergies to certain things such as sesame oil, sesame seeds, and certain seafood, it can be challenging to order sometimes. But they went above & beyond to meet my husband's needs. The dining areas are especially nice, with simple decor with certain areas having a view of the lake makes for a great date nite setting. We highly recommend The Galley Restaurant- but have patience if you don't make a reservation first. Most likely you won't get in! But make it and you'll find it very worthwhile for the food, service, environment and not overpriced either for a nice upscale restaurant. read more

Oh my word, the scallops!...Are you kidding me? And the strawberry cake!... What!? Not to mention...Sit by the windows and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake! read more

Food is nowhere good enough to make up for painfully slow service and fairly cold hostesses. Either staff up or cut back on tables. This is common sense. Wont be back. read more

TAKES FOREVERR waited hour for food only filled up my brothers drink and wouldn't fill mine up. never again

Food is consistently good. Great menu. Great atmosphere. Great service. It's a go to for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

Nice views of the marina. Decent food, but nothing special. We'll attentive staff. Would go back, but not often.

Every single thing we got at the galley was delicious and more affordable than some places. Wish they were open more hours and reservations could be made online. read more

Yummy food with beautiful view... Ordered Tonight's Special Menu with appetizer, shrimp tempura sushi and a glass of wine. Enjoyed each meal and portions are enough to be shared with. Cool vibes Delicious food.... I think some of the prices are reasonable and few are outrageous. But, they have a lot of selections that can satisfy your taste buds. Also, our server was very attentive and helpful. We certainly enjoyed every minute of our time there. Enjoy . read more

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Our favorite spot on Lake Hartwell! The ambiance and beautiful lakeside location can't be beat! The food, drinks, staff, and prices are excellent. Highly recommend the strawberry cake and steaks! read more

We live just around the corner here so it's any easy pick sometimes but there's nothing I just have to go here for. (Maybe I haven't found it yet). Their sushi is decent, although like many places in the south there are far too many rolls that have cream cheese in them. Disgusting. We have had grilled fish here that was delicious. I think it was swordfish. We love their stuffed mushroom appetizer. Overall the food is great quality and the restaurant is nice and clean. But, mostly for us it's just close by and that's why we go. The wait staff is usually pretty young so make sure they get your drink order right. They don't know the difference between a manhattan and a fruity cocktail. read more

Update! We have returned several times and have been very pleased with the service and food. I hope their buffets will return on Easter and Mother's Day as they are great also. This is one of our favorite restaurants. read more

Front of house could use a lesson in hospitality, especially since we're in the south. Loved our servers, but I'd rather grill on the lake Hartwell. read more

Always a great treat, well prepared meals and usually well staffed. Our go to place on the lake.

My first time going, went on a Sat night and let's just say the only thing that I enjoyed was the drink special I got. The food for the price is terrible. I have had better meals at Outback! Scallops were not cooked well, bland taste. Mushrooms were ok I guess. My wife got the filet, probably a choice cut rather than prime. It was dry (not sure how you dry out a filet ... but they managed to do it), also they forgot to include the pecan sauce with it. I guess the sauce was to help with it being so dry but my wife never got hers. This place is way over priced for what you get. read more

We had a fabulous dinner here while staying on Lake Hartwell. Nice portions at reasonable prices. Excellent service and wonderful outside deck overlooking the lake. read more

Love the bartenders! We dine here at the bar often, and we have tempered our expectations. Once in a while I'm delighted. Last night I tried the swordfish special. What a fatal error on my part. It was horrible. I'm not even going to describe it because it's actually emotionally harming me to remember. If you go here, don't expect amazing food. Y'all need a new chef in the galley! Again, absolutely love the bartenders. read more

We had the best scallops we have ever eaten, seriously. I have had much better prime rib though, but the rest of the food was very good. The service was fantastic. The noise level was higher than I like, but otherwise a great experience. read more

Food was excellent I had a filet. I do think the Galley needs to catch up with other fine restaurants and have GF food noted on the menu. I always have to get a steak. I would like to try some Sushi read more

Great location, excellent service (staff was very patient responding to pre-teens questions about the menu options and beverages!) As we've come to expect, food was perfectly prepared and served. read more

Amazing service. Polite and courteous service with excellent cocktails and delicious food. Creative sushi rolls and tender perfectly cooked steak. The entire staff was delightful. We will come again when in town. read more

This place is wonderful. My mom and I went and got sushi and filet mignon which were both incredible. The servers were helpful and attended to our every need and of course the view was amazing. Make sure to show up in your Sunday best, though. Mom and I didn't know that and wore tshirts. Oops read more