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    Fin & Crab

    3.9 (30 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Linda B.

    Welcome back, Fin & Crab -- you nailed it. I stopped going to Fin & Crab for the same reasons many locals did: it had started to feel tired and overdue for a reset. Well... consider that reset complete. The reopening at Charleston City Marina is a total refresh in all the ways that matter. The space is now clean, bright, and inviting, with a polished-but-relaxed coastal feel that finally matches its unbeatable location. The menu stays true to what worked--familiar favorites, solid seafood, and crowd-pleasers--without trying too hard or losing its identity. Sometimes you don't need a reinvention; you just need execution done right. And the view? Absolutely unmatched. Watching boats drift in and out of the marina with the Charleston skyline and water stretching out in front of you reminds you why this spot should always have been special. It's one of those places where you catch yourself lingering longer than planned--drink in hand, breeze coming off the water, thinking, oh... this is what it was supposed to be. If you drifted away like I did, it's time to come back. Fin & Crab is refreshed, revived, and once again worthy of its address.

    The loaded BLT is enormous and delicious
    Ryan H.

    It's not fair! This place is doing its best. I am guilty as well. They have cleaned up the place, have tasty options, and the perfect ambiance for a waterfront restaurant with giant windows. No better view downtown that can be seen from any table. Just incredible. I used to go about once a quarter to Variety Store because of this view and consistently decent food. Not the interior. Now it has it all and yes, more expensive but everywhere is on the peninsula. Give this place another chance. My loaded BLT had an immense piece of fried chicken on it. Use the Dukes Mayo for perfect balance. Bring a friend and split it. And the has browns were cooked perfectly. Bambi was efficient and helpful and needs more customers to keep her happy so she sticks around. I will make an effort to stop in more often. Once everyone figures out what they're missing, this place will crush it.

    Menu 4/2026
    Karen D.

    Great view of City Marina and Ashley River. Food was delicious and in large portions. Prices a bit more than we'd like but great place to get breakfast or lunch that doesn't involve downtown parking issues!

    EVERYTHING, from the service to the AMAZING food and the ambiance was as good as, if not better than any that I've experienced in a very long time.

    The "breakfast sandwich". Sloppy and dry biscuits

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    If you're staying at the Safe Harbor Charleston marina this is an excellent choice, walk to it, great seafood and drinks

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    Unsure why my Sunday 2/15/2026 reservation was confirmed when we arrived the restaurant was closed!! Very disappointing

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    We had oysters, crab soup, green fried tomatoes, peel and eat shrimp, shrimp and grits, seafood fritters, French fries, fried okra, and crabcakes.

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    All water views~ watch the boats go by!
    All water views~ watch the boats go by!
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    The Crab House Crab Pot
    Quirky artwork and interesting artifacts throughout

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    I've passed CudaCo many times over the past 4 years. It's always caught my eye, but being from…read moreMount Pleasant, I've always been on a mission, go to Hyams and then get an amazing sandwich from Yous Guys. But luckily I was craving seafood when I left Hyams, so I decided to to give CudaCo a shot. As soon as you walk in the door, you can tell it's not your typical seafood market. There's a room of wines for sale, beer, and a few dining tables. Then there's the fresh catch display case... And I must say, their selection is consistently great. The quality and freshness is top notch. And they usually have some hard to find fresh catch. What makes CudaCo stand out from other markets is that you can pick your desired catch from the display case and then have them cook it to your liking. Everything that I've had was literally foot stomping good. And to add to that, they also offer frozen seafood, premade dips, and many other items in the freezer section. I'm a huge fan of CudaCo and I'm mad at myself for taking so long to give them a shot.

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    Additional wine and beer to purchase.
    Additional wine and beer to purchase.
    Cup of cauliflower, truffle bisque, with crab added.
    Cup of cauliflower, truffle bisque, with crab added.
    Fried calamari special

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    Better late than never. My salon girls and I finally celebrated our Christmas party and Galentine's…read moreDay here, and it could not have been a better choice. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted so warmly. We accidentally forgot to update our reservation from 6 to 7, and the staff was incredibly patient and kind while waiting for a table that could accommodate our group. They made us feel so comfortable and even let us enjoy a drink in the waiting area while everything was sorted out. No stress at all. Once seated, our server was fantastic. Every single person we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and more than happy to give recommendations, which was much needed because everything sounded amazing. They even played along with our Christmas party raffle games, which made the night extra fun. Such a cool, welcoming vibe. For appetizers, we shared the lemon ricotta dip, the Dippin' Shrimp, the spinach artichoke dip, and a spicy Caesar salad. Everything was absolutely delicious. For my main course, I ordered the pecan-crusted chicken with a side of Brussels sprouts, and wow. Phenomenal. Huge portions, incredible flavor, and we were all stuffed by the end. Amazing service, amazing food, and an overall great experience. I cannot wait to come back again. This is officially a go-to spot for celebrations.

    Date nights can be far and few when you have a kid. After dropping off our kid with their…read moregrandparents we knew we wanted to go get a nice dinner. The James doesn't stick out and I had driven by it hundreds of times since moving to the area. Parking was easy in the back lot and I was surprised to see just how packed it became by the time we left. Upon entering the staff was very nice and happy to see us. We got a table and got our menus. The cocktail menu looked exciting but we decided to skip drinks in lieu of dessert. For dinner my wife ordered the pecan fried chicken and I ordered the prime rib melt. The toasted cherry sauce was creamy and very tasty. I found the prime rib melt good. It unfortunately was a bit bland overall with the au jus being a bit too watered down. Overall though I think the food was good. For dessert we had a creme brûlée that was top notch. I'm glad we got that instead of drinks. Our server and the other service staff were attentive and quick. I drank a lot of water and didn't have to wait long for a refill. I wouldn't hesitate to come back and explore some other dishes.

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    Front Reception
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    Cheeseburger and fries
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    Crab cake appetizer
    Crab Cake Appetizer

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    167 Raw Oyster Bar - Charleston
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