LATE LUNCH!! Delicious Avocado with Romaine salad with Lightly Fried Mahi YUMZ!! Great service. Christmas carols drowned out by other weird musac! Not too crowded. read more

Fuel Charleston - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Good bye Fuel. The paper said their last day was going to be Dec 20. I went for a last sentimental visit on Dec 18 and they were locked up. There was a sign on the door that they were closed for a private event but there was no evidence of any activity. Oh well. They had a great run! I really enjoyed it and have a lot of great memories of hanging out at Fuel with my work friends. I'm sad to see it go. read more

Fuel Charleston - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We stopped in at Fuel to grab a drink before dinner the other night and I was pleasantly surprised by the friendly vibes, lovely service and reasonably priced drink! read more

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I have been coming to this eclectic spot in Charleston for about 14 years. I first came because of a Guy Fieri Diners Drive-in & Dives episode and is a must stop when I visit Charleston. The business is in an old service station with the motif that follows with old gas station signage, oil cans etc.. very cool especially if you were a kid of the 60's or 70's. Also, there is inside seating as well as outdoor seating (courtyard with tropical plants and fans). Had the tacos, red salsa & guac! Awesome!! From a beverage selection, I had the spicy margarita and my wife had a vodka mule. Both tasty & refreshing! It a must do if you come to Charleston! As an FYI, parking is a bit limited. Enjoy! read more

Fuel Charleston - Enough said! - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The atmosphere was fun, but the food was barely edible. I ordered the avocado salad. There were hacked up pale chunks of avocado. The avocado could not be sliced or cut because it was so unripe. Definitely not edible. Tried my best to salvage the lettuce. & I selected to add jerk chicken, which was edible - but tasted like it had been sitting around for a week. The waitress stayed away after delivering my plate... She saw the state of the avocado. *My margarita was A+. read more

Fuel Charleston - avocado - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

They had the best large table for our Bachelorette party. The service was a tad slow but that could be a number of factors like our size, Friday afternoon etc... The food was very good, and the drinks were not stingy and after 1 or 2 you either need a nap or to keep going. The outside patio is amazing so if you are in the area be sure to stop by and just grab a drink outside, it was lovely despite the heat and humidity. If it was that lovely on that kind of afternoon, it must be priceless on a cooler day. read more

Fuel Charleston - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Love this place... Great atmosphere, very kicked back, and delicious food. I had the mahi-mahi tacos they were full of flavor. Also, the waitress and bartender were extremely friendly, and the music cranking out through the big was great. read more

Excellent service! As you walk in, you're greeted with a smile. The decor bring a classic gas station into the present. It brings you surf culture. It's a classy fell with Endless Summer vibe! The food is amazing! The nachos and street corn are gluten free. There are a variety of mixed drinks. The price is right! read more

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This place is an old converted gas/service station. Great service, ambiance, casual food and drink.

Drinks are wonderful! Atmosphere is vibrant and bright! The servers are attentive and courteous. They love quick as well. Great place to grab drinks! read more

Fuel Charleston - The Painreliever and a trusty PBR. - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Decent food. TERRIBLE SERVICE. Fun atmosphere. Empty tables just waiting for patrons. They need to hire a busboy, dirty table next to us the whole time we were here and a line out the door. They have no systems in place. Kind of ashamed considering the place is cool. #LOSINGMONEY. read more

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Great atmosphere with a fun outdoor space. They even had Happy Dads which are my favorite drink!! I will definitely be back. read more

Fuel Charleston - Drinks - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Bartender and bar manager were so friendly! Great happy hour and they have my favorite Happy Dads! read more

Fuel Charleston - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I had the Beach bowl- vegan without the dressing (DF option). Delicious. SO much flavor. Good protein and fiber amount as is. Great without added protein, making it vegetarian and vegan. Outdoor patio is larger than it looks from the outside. Also good heated the next day. Service was quick. Went at lunch time. read more

Great service and a fun time drinking happy dads! Great atmosphere for drinking with your friends. read more

Fuel Charleston - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

It's my first time here Thanks Charlie for the great service The food was okay but Love the service read more

Had a nice lunch sitting at the outside bar today. Had the fried grouper and also the beach bowl, and both were tasty. A small mix of beers on tap and cocktails, and a fairly big outside (out back) patio area for sitting/eating. Service was good and friendly (female bartender, didn't catch her name). Would try it again, as it looks like they mix up the menu every so often. read more

Great place for a patio meal, margaritas, and outdoor games. Kid and dog friendly! My son loves the kids burger and fries. The guacamole and chicken nachos are my favorite menu items. The margarita on tap is delicious. Sometimes they host events like DJ night and drag bingo - always fun! Also a plus that it has its own parking lot, as most downtown places don't. Highly recommend! read more

Fuel Charleston - Delicious chicken nachos : Roasted Chicken Or Veggie Nachos - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We stopped in for some drinks and appetizers after Black Friday shopping on King Street! It wasn't busy on a Friday afternoon and we got seated right away. I ordered the Cadillac margarita which had blood orange and Grand Marnier and it was STRONG. I would probably go for the regular marg next time! We shared an order of queso and guac. The guac was a bit mid but the queso was really good. I would be open to coming back to try the jerk chicken and tacos! The vibe is very beachy, laid back and our service was great. Also the happy hour deals were awesome! read more

Small menu but well done. Great cocktails and cornhole! Nice neighborhood spot. Crispy shrimp got rave reviews from my 11 year old daughter!

Good service, good food and cute place. My favorite thing here is the Chocolate chip Coconut ice cream! read more

Fuel Charleston - bar area - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Price: can't beat it Crispy shrimp taco: delicious and portion was giant. I'd order 2 tacos for lunch and 3 for dinner. Street corn: sauce has a bite! So tasty tho, could eat one a day for life. Nachos: delicious- loved the half portion- makes it easy for a "tapas" style dinner. Parking: very difficult. Small lot with room for like 12 cars. There also is not street parking anywhere near by. If you can walk or Uber there, do it. Ambiance: loved the indoor outdoor style. I'd absolutely go here again, and recommend it!! Check out their happy hour items as well. read more

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Great food! Service is excellent. Really just a great fun place to grab a drink and hang out with friends.

Fuel Cantina is an island inspired restaurant so don't expect your everyday Mexican fare here. The authentic jerk chicken, fish tacos, burgers and hand cut fries~ as well as fresh salads and an Island Rice Bowl are all very delightful and all are a nice twist on the ordinary! Tacos combinations are several including Crispy Shrimp, Roasted Chicken, Braised Pork and Grilled Mahi. Next time my pick will be the Roasted Cauliflower Taco. There are some great starter items including Roasted Corn Chowder, Nachos, Guacamole and Crispy Jumbo Chicken Wings. Indoor and outdoor seating and tables are available and the large outdoor patio is a great place and sip and play! There's even a Bocce Court.....and Fuel Cantina is Pet Friendly!! The original structure was an old gasoline filling station which the owners have not compromised so the original light fixtures and functioning garage doors remain. Fuel opened in 2008 so nice long run for them! Rare. Lots of memorabilia to look at around the restaurant for those who have an interest in historic restorations. Featured drinks and the popular liquor brands abound so no worries. You'll have trouble making a decision as the drink list is impressive. Service is swift and courteous ~ and we had a nice booth in the front of the restaurant. Parking- which is a plus --is onsite. Great location on the corner of Rutledge Avenue and Cannon Street. read more

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Service was great. Very quick bringing food out. It was my uncles birthday and they even brought out a free round of champagne which was really nice. Tacos were delish. My pain killer drink was fantastic too. Great outdoor seating. read more

Fuel Charleston - Grilled Mahi-mahi Tacos - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Limited menu items, more like a dive bar. Ordered the loaded queso, tasted like cheez wiz. Hubby got the burger, bun was stale and fries tasted like they were cooked in old oil. Ok place if you are looking to grab some drinks. read more

I have been to fuel a handful of times! I'd definitely recommend it for casual dinning, large group dinning or a group happy hour! It's a relaxed atmosphere with a large patio so it's usually pretty easy to find a spot to sit! My favorite dishes are the Mahi tacos, plantains and sweet potato fries! The Mahi tasted very fresh, the plantains were sweet and and the sweet potatoes fries were crispy and just right. I've also tried the shrimp tacos which were fine, the Mahi just tasted better in my opinion! For happy hour the pain killer is a must! I'd also recommend the Cadillac margarita and the nachos to share! Heads up parking is limited so you may need to park a few streets over and walk a little bit! read more

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The place is really cute with a great outdoor patio but service is TERRIBLE! We went on a slow Monday and sat for 15 minutes while not one but two waitresses completely ignored us and averted their eyes to avoid contact. No excuse, would not recommend any place with such unfriendly servers. read more

We ate dinner here yesterday, a very early dinner. There was some outside space for our toddler to run around. We had been in the car for a while so it was nice that there was outdoor space. I had the jalapeño margarita and loved it. I had the avocado and corn salad, topped with pork. The dressing was a little too acidic for me, but otherwise was great. My husband said the burger was overcooked but the quesadilla was great. Service started to slow down as it got later but overall a good place for the family. read more

I usually love going to Fuel I was SO disappointed. I'm usually the biggest fan of their chips and dip. However, the guacamole was absolutely disgusting. It was sweet and tasted more like a sweet potato dish ( it was topped with pumpkin seeds). I understand that some restaurants try to be different for creativity, However, this was just not guacamole. read more

The food wasn't as great as we thought it would be. The tortilla chips were stale. We had a large party and the wait staff was great but the food wasn't great. Our group left most behind and ended up snacking at home after dinner. read more

The braised pork tacos were a blah! The pulled pork wasn't seasoned well and it was hard. It seemed like it was reheated already a few times that it got hard. Their corn chowder was horrible. I was very thick and tasted so sour soup. Service was not that good too. Our server did not repeat our orders, she ended up missing 3 orders and had to wait for 3 dishes. The only good thing about this place is the location, parking and cute decor, amd can accommodate large party. read more

Went here because of the DDD recommendation. The server said that they had a new menu. But she said the jerk chicken sandwich has remained on the menu through a couple changes. So Had the Grilled Jerk Chicken sandwich with sweet potatoes fries, the crispy shrimp tacos, a classic margarita, and the fuel mule. Everything was just ok. Nothing was worth writing home about. The chicken sandwich was good but not as good as I would expect having been on DDD. The location and ambiance is probably more noteworthy than the food. They have an outdoor back patio with ample fans. Went in July around 8pm and it was not hot at all. No flies. Wish the food and drinks were better. Seems like a college hangout type of place. read more

Service was super slow and they even missed some of our orders. Tacos were not tasty, we tried the fish, chicken and braised pork. This is a complete let down. The corn chowder was interesting but not in a good way. Chips and queso was OK. Nice ambiance and concept though. read more

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Fun vibe!! Super cute decor and outdoor space. It was hard to decide on just 1 thing for dinner, so many yummy-looking options on the menu. I ended up getting the Island Rice Bowl with grilled mahi; satisfying and flavorful. Recommend to anyone looking for a fun twist on typical taco selections and flavors! read more

It has been a long time since I've been to Fuel! I used to live on Cannon street and loved stopping by here at the end of the day for some apps and a beer or mixed drink with my husband or friends. Back then, the food was quite "bar food" centric, and now the menu is updated with more of a Caribbean emphasis. I opted for tacos today, going with the mahi and pork. They were both great!! The mahi taco did have a lot of liquid come out when I went to take a bite- but the food itself wasn't soggy. Just an odd thing I wanted to mention. Historically I've gotten the chorizo nachos and love those as well. It was easy to be sat today, with no wait and great service. It's a very relaxed atmosphere, with a fun patio with lots of "activities" like a fire pit and a putting green. Very dog friendly, as well! read more

Fuel Charleston - Braised Pork Tacos Grilled Mahi - mahi Tacos - Caribbean Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

It's our first time in Charleston so we stopped in, and we loved it! Ambiance was cool, restaurant and bathrooms were clean and the food was delicious! We also had the Crispy Shrimp Taco which is highly recommended! Enjoy! read more

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This was our first food stop when arriving in Charleston and it was so lovely to be able to sit outside. My husband got the nachos and I got the mahi wrap! Both were excellent and we were just happy to be able to enjoy the time in the courtyard for our little guy to play bocce and our dog say hi to everyone he could see. read more

Fuel is a surprisingly good restaurant. It doesn't look like much from the outside--like an old gas station. When you step inside, it doesn't look much better, but if you ask to be seated outside, you step into a pretty cool place. With shaded seating and outdoor games, it's a nice place to hang out. I got pork nachos and they were good not great. I would probably round my overall review to a 3.5. Our waitress was good, nachos were average. read more

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Fuel is a restaurant in an old gas station. The ambiance is relaxed and casual, and the servers are friendly and attentive. They have indoor seating, outdoor seating in an open garden patio area out back, and a bar in the center that can be accessed from either side. There was no line, and we were seated quickly at an inside table near the bar. There were several TVs around showing mostly sports. They had a wide selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks and beers. We ordered some drinks and a chips and dip appetizer that included four different dips. The chips had an Interesting dry spice on them that left some heat on our lips. The dips were very good - queso, mango guacamole, pineapple habanero salsa & roasted tomato salsa. We ordered crispy shrimp tacos and grilled mahi tacos. Both were good, but the mahi could have used a little more flavor. I added some of the leftover salsas, and that helped. For sides we had sweet plantains and street corn. The plantains were good with an interesting sweetness yet still starchy like a plantain. The street corn was good - actually the corn itself was excellent, but the seasoning on the outside was just ok. Fuel is a fun place to eat and relax. The drinks and food are good. I give it and 8/10 rating. read more

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