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    Captain Woodys

    3.9 (365 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Salad, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    The apps were delicious but the pasta was absolutely flavorless.
    Emily S.

    The apps were good but the pasta was absolutely flavorless. Probably won't try it again.

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    Clarissa K.

    8-17-24 Late Lunch Let's cut to the chase this place I had bookmarked and it had many reviews so I thought it would have been a winner. Sadly it was not and joins the group of one and done. We parked very close by and once inside waited for the hostess. She appeared in a matter of seconds and asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. Since we could see from the outside it was screened in we chose outside. Unfortunately with lack of air movement it was warm and the smell of fried fish hung in the air. After we ordered our drinks I ordered a Moscow Mule as none of their specialty drinks sounded too interesting to get. Hubby got a Miller Lite in the bottle. After reviewing the menu he noticed a lack of non seafood items. I told hubby we could go after we get our drinks but he insisted we stay. So he chose fried pickles for us to share and a burger that said 8 ounces but was really 3 ounces after cooking which came over cooked without condiments requests ie mayonnaise. Due to the late hour he just grinned and beared it. The fried pickles were ok I have had them before at other restaurants. They give you a generous amount as we didn't finish them. I ordered the Fried Flounder platter. Note you can only get fried I asked, or grilled not broiled. It came two big pieces of fish on top of French fries and two hush puppies. Flounder has always been my favorite fish this dish was ok nothing memorable about it. I think if it was broiled in butter it would have enhanced the flavor more as I really didn't quite get the flavor this way nor did the hush puppies. My drink the Moscow Mule was meh and so was the flounder platter. Disappointingly so therefore we won't be back. It's not like they could have made it better other than air circulation, cleaner table, ketchup bottle full ours was empty but the fries looked lackluster so I skipped. One and done.

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    Melina B.

    What a great place to go to get awesome service and delicious food! We were greeted and seated very quickly. We came in for lunch and we were looking for some delicious seafood. Our waitress was kind, attentive and friendly! We ordered hushpuppies for appetizer and they were delicious and big! For our entree's we ordered grilled shrimp with green beans and fried shrimp with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. The grilled shrimp entree also came with red potatoes but I did not want potatoes, so she offered to give me extra green beans which was so great! The inside has many tables, the outside is covered and filled with many tables as well and they also have an upstairs! The bar area is small but I feel like that is not a problem at all. When we are around this area again, we will definitely be coming back!

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    3 years ago

    Best clam chowder and she crab soup anywhere!! Very casual good music upstairs. Est there a couple of times a month.

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    Best in Bluffton. Sea food specialty. Great shrimp. Screened in outside dining. Walk around old town Bluffton and pick Captain Woodys.

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    Have been here several times. Good food, great location and good ambiance. Have never been disappointed.

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    2 years ago

    Food was nothing special Service was lacking. Just not a place I'd go again. Tried this place because it was recommended but not for me!

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    Food is good the staff is good and the ambience is good. Parking can be tricky sometimes.

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    4 years ago

    The best spot for a tasty light dinner is at the bar. The bar menus is great and the service is fast. I recommend the fish tacos.

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    4 years ago

    Always have a terrific meal ar Captain Woody's. Fish is fresh and quite testy!

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    4 years ago

    Never disappoints. This mainstay of Bluffton is a regular stop and we often take our visitors there because we know the quality is high.

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    Friendly wait staff and really enjoyed the clam chowder! It was a warm day and we ate on the patio-- the shade helped some.

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    Food 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAmbiance 10/10 Perfect for any occasion, but if you're in bluffton, it's a YES!

    After a long day of travel, we arrived in South Carolina and headed to Ma Daisy's Porch for dinner…read moreon Wednesday. The place captures old Southern charm with a modern artistic twist, featuring colorful paintings, minerals, and artwork. However, the music that evening didn't really match the Southern motif or aesthetics. Our waitress was courteous and helpful, answering our questions. Despite the restaurant being mostly empty, it took a while to get our order, partly because the waitress was alone, and the manager--who barely acknowledged us and was mostly on her phone--was present. When the food finally arrived, the portions were generous. I had fried fish, though I couldn't tell if it was catfish. It came with French fries, a hush puppy tasting like fried dough, coleslaw that seemed to have sat out too long and was small in portion, and fried okra with little seasoning, tasting more of flour than cornmeal breading. This was disappointing, though it might reflect "Low Country" cooking. Overall, the restaurant seemed to emphasize branding and decor over authentic history. The best South Carolina cuisine I found was near Saint Helena Island, close to some historic sites, where the food was noticeably better and the vibe felt genuine, especially in spots rich with landmarks.

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    Upstairs dining area.

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    View from our table

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    Pork chop dinner

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    Our go to restaurant every time we have something to celebrate. Our anniversary dinner is not a…read morematter of where we are going, it's let's go and try to have a budget because we literally order everything on their menu and NEVER REGRET IT. You can spend $300 on a dress or everything on the menu including a generous tip and dessert! Food you CANNOT REPLICATE OR ATTEMPT TO MAKE AT HOME. A favorite feature of mine. And service that is worth a Gold star for bringing it to the next level. We love eating upstairs but downstairs is just as nice! I'm hoping they will always be here because this is our favorite! Best chicken I have ever had... to this day. And I NEVER order chicken because it's usually dry, not at The Farm. We also LOVE THEIR MOCKTAILS! Best way to feats and have the best experience in Bluffton!

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    Bar area

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    Back at the house

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    We went August 6th and sat for 2 hours before receiving our food. We got there at 5:30 We were…read moretold only 2 cooks Food was good just not worth the wait. Family there next to us waited 1.5 hours for meatloaf. Another family had appetizers and waited almost 2 hours for food

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    Busy in the kitchen

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    Fried green tomato appetizer

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