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    CudaCo

    4.7 (153 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Emma D.

    This has been at the top of my list and it did not disappoint!! When you walk inside, the fresh variety of seafood is on display. The staff makes fantastic recommendations. You order your selection at the counter - everything from po boys to platters to sticky coconut rice bowls. A buzzer is provided and you can enjoy a table inside or at a picnic table outside along the water. I tried a sticky coconut rice bowl with tuna and a fried shrimp po boy. Both were tremendous in flavor. Also ordered a 1/2 dozen oysters which was paired with pickled red onion - what an elevated flavor!

    Tori B.

    Beyond words. I will be dreaming about this meal for awhile. I can't wait to return. Delicious food and amazing ambiance.

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    Scottie S.

    My only complaint is that it took so long & the were out of shrimp but they are still getting 5 stars because the food was out of this world! Chowder was excellent and this Tuna Pole Bowl... best thing ever! I can't wait to go back and try more!

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    Kelsey C.

    There is truly not a bad thing on the menu! The staff at CudaCo are always so friendly and knowledgeable about their items, so you will be sure to leave happy. I always believed this was a sit-down restaurant until I went to try it with some visiting friends. I was pleasantly surprised that you order at the register and can then take a seat wherever you like, indoors or outside, and they will bring your food to you. I also appreciated the free parking lot. Even though there is limited indoor seating, there are plenty of picnic tables outside to sit at on a warm Charleston day. You can also easily ask for your food to go. Even better, you can enjoy a meal and still bring home more seafood to cook at a later date while supporting a local small business. I mean, what is better than that? They have a great local beer and wine selection that you can purchase and take home. More importantly, their food is out-of-this-world fresh. This tiny spot that is easy to miss on James Island has some of the best seafood out there. My go-to is their coconut rice poke bowl with salmon. I would come here every day if I could!

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    Ashley T.

    Absolutely loved CudaCo! Their fish is super fresh and really enjoyed the coconut rice Poké bowl. I got half tuna and half salmon and the portion size was well worth the price. Very flavorful! There is free and plenty of parking outside the shop! Staff are super nice and there are a few tables inside. There's also some picnic benches outside that you can use when the weather is nice!

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    Nat B.

    We went to CudaCo in Folly Beach for Mother's Day and were delighted that they still have soft shell crab! Not as a sandwich though (which was buzzing on social media), but in a fried seafood basket with calamari and shrimp, all of which were so crispy with just the right amount of batter, and absolutely delicious! We understood why the soft shell crab is served in a fried basket or platter because the crab was on the smaller side, which is probably also why they no longer serve soft shell crab sandwiches, since those require a bigger crab. Service was quick and efficient, and we appreciated that the front staff was patient with answering every customer's questions and taking down their orders. As for the interior and vibe, they have seating both outside and inside. We opted to sit inside since it was going to get sunny, and the indoor noise level was doable. Finally, they do not just serve food, they also sell a plethora of seafood right off the ice. Just be warned that their shrimp may not be fresh, as you can tell by the color of the tails. Black tails are a sign that the shrimp is not right off the water, though the quality is still fine, I'm sure. They also offer a variety of other items like soups to-go, beer and wine, and of course merch. Overall, great restaurant and highly recommend!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Fresh fish
    John H.

    Can't recommend the Coconut Sticky Rice Bowl enough if you are craving a poke bowl. The fish is on display so you know it is fresh. You also get a decent sized portion for the price. The mussels with the white wine broth were also a big hit. Love that this place is also a seafood market so you can also pick out oysters and fresh cuts of fish to take home with you.

    Amelia Y.

    GREAT great seafood. You walk in and it just looks like a seafood market, but they have an amazing menu! Highly recommend the poke bowl! They also have a great wine selection. Service was excellent and as you can see by the photo, the seating area has some pretty spectacular views of the marsh. Very cool place to eat!

    Flounder Ceviche

    It was my birthday today and I really wanted seafood. The only place for seafood on James Island is CudaCo. I go there all the time for their half off oysters. This time we wanted to try their new little restaurant called The Deck. Just upon walking in it was clean and very pretty with light and the three tables were set. There are nine seats at the bar. We took a table and ordered after a long contemplation. We started out with the fish Cracklin. It was a whole grouper skin seasoned perfectly served with their homemade chimichurri sauce. Amazing! Then we moved to the tin fish platter and chose the white anchovies, it came with their house, pickled vegetables and olives, and a loaf of French bread. Again amazing! Next was the ceviche. Flounder ceviche that is basically even hard to describe. It was so perfect. Perfectly balanced and a melt in your mouth taste on every bite. The coconut cream base I could've had as a bowl! We finished with the Hamachi Crudo, again difficult to describe all of the components, except for the incredible strawberry foam that surrounded it and garnished with an interesting herb. Beautiful to see and mouth watering! I found the prices to be completely fair especially considering what you get! My friend had a beer and we shared all four plates and our bill was $83. I will definitely be back probably over and over again.

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    Paige D.

    After driving by CudoCo. everyday, my friend and I finally stopped in. It is packed every time I drive past so it was a nice surprise to see a couple of spots were open for us. Seating is limited, but don't let that deter you. There are additional picnic tables out back if inside and the four two-too patio tables out front are full. We ordered the snapper fried fillet (that is the best fried fish I have had since visiting the UK. Hands down. Nothing in SC tops this.), the smoke white fish dip (absolutely incredible flavors!), raw oysters and their broiled oysters that were equally delicious. All of this was paired with a craft beer. The staff was very pleasant, and the interior is simple but nice and clean. I love that you can see what they'll be putting together for you. There is a small gift shop to by chips, dip, other food items and of course, merch! 10/10 recommend and can't wait to go back!

    Scallop coconut rice bowl!!
    Vi T.

    I want to gatekeep this place!! Such fresh seafood! Iight and healthy options as well as you classic southern fried options! I can't wait to go back :)

    William B.

    Don't blink or you might miss them! CudaCo appears as a small house on Folly Road heading toward the beach. The product of two friends who love surfing and seafood, this small shop has been selling seafood, cooking seafood, and providing seafood for lowcountry restaurants for five years. When you walk in you are greeted by an ice filled display case loaded with fresh food all available to be prepared the way you want it. We started with 1/2 pound of clams which could be served with either a white wine sauce or a curry sauce, we chose the white wine. They were super fresh and not the least bit chewy or gritty. My wife ordered the oyster po'boy which came loaded with large perfectly fresh oysters, a very generous portion. For a side she ordered the Cajun Vinegar kettle chips which were definitely Cajun with loads of spice on each chip. I tried a market fish which was a golden tile pan seared. It was market price which came out to $19 which was a little high but when you taste the freshness and tenderness its was well worth it. I tried the purple cumin slaw which was earthy and with bold spices. They have picnic benches facing a beautiful marsh perfect for enjoying a relaxing lunch!

    Crab cake
    Herman L.

    Great experience here stopping for a late lunch. Wish the weather was nicer for sitting outside but inside was cozy anyway. Got some snapper, a crab cake, and some fish dip and all were delicious. It's great picking out the fish and getting it cooked to order. Looks like a great wine selection too though we didn't partake this time. Everyone is super friendly and were happy to help us out. Definitely worth another visit.

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    2 years ago

    Super fresh seafood, and a cute back door area. We love the rice bowl and the po boy sandwiches. Definitely want to keep going back!

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    This is one of the best seafood markets I've ever been to. They also have amazing prepared food as well.

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    CudaCo is the best and cleanest seafood market I've ever been to. They are very accommodating and the seafood is amazing and fresh!

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    4 years ago

    Food was decent but prices are way to high. Portions are small. A scallop po boy was about 5 inches long lol

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    5 years ago

    AMAZING. So good, so fresh. Coconut bowl was the shrimp was SO good. Felt like a hidden gem.

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    Fish sandy is to die for and the smoked salmon is the mildest and best I've ever had - anywhere.

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    Friendly staff and excellent fish! We took home fresh shrimp and can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!!

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    167 Raw Oyster Bar - Charleston

    4.7
    (3.3k reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    What a culinary experience. This is the ultimate seafood stop and worth the wait. It's summer so we…read moreexpected a decent wait time but gave the wives time to shop and grab drinks elsewhere. Once we were seated on the back patio, which was cool and with menu right on the wall to help with all fresh seafood and oysters. We were greeted by our server (Aiden) who was super knowledgeable and very kind. He gave us the run down recommended some drinks and gave the specials. The oysters, drinks and food was amazing and this will now be a permanent stop for any Charleston trips

    Their raw oysters are definitely in my top three best oysters I have EVER had. I seriously believe…read moreit has EVERYTHING to do with the oyster shucker's expertise. I didn't have to pry the oyster away from the shell, I got no grit, no broken pieces of shell and the oyster liquor was filled to the brim. All I had to do was tip those babies up and down the hatch they went. I trusted the shucker to give me two each of his top three choices and to say he came through was a complete understatement. We had two from Maine called Mosher Island. Delicious. Clean and sweet. Perfectly sized. Next came Lil Stoner from North Carolina. Even better if that's possible. I could have easily eaten a dozen. Love their cocktail and mignonette sauces, but these oysters did not need them whatsoever. And saving the best for last were Lowcountry Cups from South Carolina which had a briny kick to them that made my toes curl up! Seriously. I was sorry I had already ordered other items because I just wanted to keep indulging in those raw morsels of heaven. The crispy oysters were fine but all that sauce and sweetness detracted completely from the oyster itself which was fried perfectly. Next time, no sauce for me. Just did not require it. Same with the oyster po boy. Messy to eat because it had splashes of this and that and more. Those oysters just did not need it. Shrimp taco was quite good. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and they were a good value. Its seasoning didn't drown out the seafood flavor, just enhanced it. I can only imagine what their soft shell crab is like. Next year! The cocktails were great and the service was outstanding. Aiden could not have been nicer and we seriously had the best shucker known to man. I asked for his opinions and he knocked it out of the park. We just relocated to the area and are making our list for all the guests that are looking to visit. I have lived all over the country and missed my raw oysters. So thanks and see you soon! I recommend sitting at the bar if possible. We med a very nice lady who was visiting her son from North Carolina and a newlywed couple from New York in town for a wedding. They were delightful.

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    California Dreaming

    3.2
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    2.6 mi
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    The view! An absolutely ama,ing view of the river so picturesque it belongs in a painting. The…read morebuilding has beautiful architecture making it a fabulous place for a date. The food if good with the shrimp being a highlight. It is cooked in a more sautéed manner and not overfried. My salad was light on dressing so ensure you let your server know you would like a heavier hand with the dressing. We both had splendid drinks and mine was a bit stiff...which was A-OK with me. Our server was polte and attentive. We also appreciate the hostess recognizing our anniversary. Nice touch!

    We visited here 3 days ago. I waited to post this review to reflect on my experience to see if it…read morewould change. The view here is beautiful, but unfortunately the food doesn't live up to it. While the scenery is definitely the highlight, the meals felt mediocre for the price. I ordered the ribeye, which is one of the most expensive items on the menu. It arrived overcooked to medium/well (I ordered it medium) and was surprisingly thin for a ribeye, maybe about a half inch at most. I was prepared to just keep it, but our waitress encouraged me to send it back. Saying you are paying for a good meal and we want you to be happy. Our waitress was training a new employee and doing a wonderful job so I thought this might be helpful for training. So I agreed. When the replacement steak came out, it unfortunately had the same issues. It was again overcooked, the edges were heavily charred to the point they weren't edible, and it was over-salted. The cut of meat itself was horrible as if they purposely picked the worst steak to resend. At that point I decided not to complain again, but I wasn't able to eat it. Our waitress (not the trainee) asked if we needed a refill of our water which I did. When she filled my glass she said "anything for you princess, since we messed up your order" regardless if it was meant derogatory or not that is not something you say to a customer under your breath. Overall, no one at our table was impressed with their meals and could not finish or didn't like them which was disappointing given the prices and the otherwise great setting. Don't get me wrong, I pay for good food. The view is worth mentioning, but the food didn't match the experience we were hoping for.

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