First off. What a cool place! Shucker bar in back and to get oysters, go there. I was privileged,…read moreand it was, to have Jim as my shucker. He was great. His responsiveness was really good. Had a great conversation with him as he was shucking the oysters. Was cool to have them shucked and placed on the ice right in front of you! Asked him for recommendations and he said the gumbo over the Growder. Glad I listened. Gumbo had enough of a kick to make it tasty with a reminder you were eating something spicy. I will definitely be back and when I do I hope to get Jim again.

This place is fabulous on atmosphere/community and good on food. The staff here never met a…read morestranger, only new old friends. I loved the bbq-tinged cocktail sauce and hearty gumbo. Crab legs were another highlight. The steamed shrimp and oysters were not as amazing; our shucker's technique drained all the juice out of the oysters before serving, and the juice is a big part of the point for me. The cooked oysters did not compare to the grilled oysters at Acme in New Orleans IMHO. Raw oyster eaters in our party, on the other hand, gave the winter gulf oysters two thumbs up. Sitting at this bar is a great way for visitors to Columbia to feel like natives. It's an experience not to be missed.

Fast service, Amazing food. Pretty good lighting, kind of cold tho. The Host (Aniya) had good…read morecustomer service over the phone and in person. Also ask for Stella when you go!

An update on service inside restaurant, if get here early like 7 on a Friday night you will get…read moreseated quickly. The downside is that depending on waiter/waitress you may be found waiting for any service 15 minutes upon sitting. We found out in person this exact flaw on the service staff. Also, the tea is too sweet if can believe. Hope it is not a trend.

04/16/2026 I totally…read moreforgot I didn't leave my review on the items my husband and I tried earlier this week! Every so often you have to take a scroll back and see if anything new has been added to the menus. Not sure if this is new, but it's definitely something I haven't tried. We tried the Bang Bang Shrimp along with the Fried Shrimp Po' Boy platter and Hush Puppies. The Bang Bang Shrimp sauce was different from what we had tasted before, but it was good. I was looking for a sweeter taste but again, it still had a great taste. It came on a bed of lettuce. The Shrimp Po' Boy platter came with French Fries. The fries were crunchy and delicious! Matter of fact, they were perfect:) The Shrimp Po' Boy was good and simple. It didn't have a lot of stuff on it, which was cool for me. Again, the sauce was okay but the shrimp and fixings were delightful. These Hush puppies are always good, so no complaints there. Friendly staff and clean restaurant. This is a place I recommend. I will be back soon:)

People are in and out, and it's a revolving door, so you already know you're in the right spot…read more There's a wait for your food, but it's worth it. I ordered the shrimp; they were seasoned and breaded well, cooked fresh, and a great size. I really enjoyed them. The fries were fresh and tasty. They are the crispy seasoned fries. The hush puppies are so delicious and greasy but are very delicious. The lemonade is very delightful and refreshing. It's clean in the restaurant, and everyone is so nice. Parking was available, with a decent size lot.

We just tried Ladson Sauce Seafood for the first time today & regret not trying them sooner! We got…read morethe steamed shrimp platter & it was absolutely delicious! We weren't sure if we would like it, so we didn't order much. Im already looking at the food truck schedule to see when they'll be in the area again. Can't wait for try their other items on their menu such as the crab legs & fried shrimp. Also will be buying their signature sauce. Highly recommend giving Ladson Sauce Seafood a try. You will not be disappointed!

Food was great. Wait time was horrible I was told 15-20mins which turned into a hour. If you only…read morehave one person taking orders and preparing food then you shouldn't open. After, this experience is wont return.​

Great food always going back every other day staff is a blessing love the lake houseread more

Service was very good. The wait staff came around to check to see that our food was ok and that we…read morehad the drinks we needed. The food was delicious. I had the catfish dinner with collard greens and loaded baked potatoe. The two large filets were perfectly cooked and the collards were very good too. Not cooked all day, but very tender. Even the stems were tender. The only detractor was that they are currently in a temporary location, so not on the water. But the food and service offset that temporary issue. My wife had Grilled Grouper. She enjoyed her meal too. The Fried Green Tomato Appetizer was probably the best I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, large meaty texture slices. They were mouth watering. It is always great when a restaurant is proud of their health score and will post it in a highly visible spot. Their "A" rating is right there on the door when you enter the establishment. Keep up the great food & service "The Lakehouse". I would love to return once you are back on the lake. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Stopped for a quick bite. Absolutely excellent seafood, quality was fantastic, very lightly…read moreseasoned which is perfect, had the platter, large shrimp, scallops and fish of choice. Absolutely loved all, would come back weekly if lived here. Dining room is small but still worth eating in or definitely take out.

This was the best seafood experience I've had in a long while. The food was fresh, tasty, and not…read moreover salted. I will be back.

I had the broiled combo, Canadian Flounder and Jumbo shrimp. Food was perfectly prepared and…read moredelicious! My wife had the fried baby shrimp and fries. She said her plate was excellent as well! We arrived just after 6 PM on a Friday evening. We only had a 10 minute wait to be seated. Our waitress Nada was superb! She was friendly, informative and checked on us often! I would give this evening out a 10 out of 10!

Nice atmosphere, great food (scallops, broiled shrimp, wings, slaw, onion rings, rice pilaf),…read morefriendly service, and reasonably priced. Worth the trip ... ask for Teanna for a wonderful experience.

We had a wonderful dinner at Pearlz Oyster Bar this past Friday evening to celebrate our mother,…read moreand the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We were seated in a lovely booth by the window, and from the moment we arrived, everything felt just right. The food was absolutely delicious--we enjoyed the oyster Rockefeller, amberjack with tomato risotto topped with a crab and cucumber salad (it was one of the specials), crab cakes, egg rolls, and corn fritters with maple butter. We even took home several desserts to enjoy later! What truly made the evening exceptional, though, was our server, Savannah. She was cheerful, attentive, friendly, and simply fantastic. Her warm, engaging personality made us feel so welcomed, and we loved learning that she's currently in school to become an RN--she is clearly destined for great things. We first visited Pearlz several years ago, and that memorable experience is what brought us back. This visit only reinforced how special this place is. We will definitely return--and next time, we'll be sure to ask for Savannah!

It's been some time since I went to Pearlz, so we decided to drop in for a visit after a strong…read moreseafood craving. Parking wasn't too terrible, and we were greeted upon entry and seated immediately. The vibe is laid-back and comfortable. Customer service was pretty pleasant. The margarita was standard, and I say this because you could taste the sour mix used, like it was made at a house party. For the rundown of the food, the crab dip is just okay. The crab dip is accompanied with a toasted miniature baguette, and it's a very small portion, probably smaller than your hand, and if you want additional, you have to pay $5, which I think is a bit much. Serve the amount needed for the dip. Anyways, the gumbo was just okay as well. There is more sausage than seafood, of course, but I did enjoy the shrimp and crawfish I came across. It was a pretty good flavor and had a hint of spice. My favorites were the shrimp and fries. They are all so delicious, served hot, and a pretty decent portion, even for the kids shrimp. The coleslaw was okay. It had an awkward taste but was not bad. It tastes like one or two either missing ingredients or alter the ingredients, and the coleslaw would hit. The hush puppies are good. Again, the shrimp was definitely the star, and I was excited to know they now serve fries, which were also really good.