I got papers in my glove box with more flavor than the food at this restaurant and the portion a kids meal at McDonald's is three times bigger If you are black don't go here you are gonna want to fight them read more

Stumbled upon this local family owned restaurant. Met the head chef and his wife who is the bartender. She crab soup is to die for!! Great flavor and texture. Fried green tomato app with pimento cheese sauce is mouth watering. All food came out steaming hot. Shrimp and grits was substantial. Could have had a bit more spice but it was good and filling. I recommend if you want local fare in Port Royal. read more

The menu posted here made it seem that they have more vegan options than they do so I guess it's outdated and discovering that was disappointing. There's really just one veggie burger that isn't vegan since it has a honey sauce..but they advertise that as vegan. And it just comes with lettuce because even the bun has milk in it. Waiter was really nice though and drinks were okay. read more

Love the slogan of where the locals eat! I'm from out of town and always do try to find the local favorites. The she crab soup was tasty and actually had crab in it. I loved the shrimp burger and one friend enjoyed the spinach salad. Another friend ordered the pimento appetizer and it reminded him of one he enjoyed in his youth. Had some local beer selections which was good as I hoped to drink like a local too. Only disappointment was the small peel and eat shrimp really just looked like a shrimp cocktail. So we really weren't sure we got the right item. read more

Madison's - Seafood Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

We arrived right at opening (5 PM) we ordered $100 worth of appetizers and over $500 worth of food. I asked them to make an exception (because I've been craving a PoBoy) to make it for dinner instead of just lunch. Again, the rest of my family ordered enough for at least $500. Chef said no exceptions. It's fried shrimp on a bun. The crab dip was like warm and oysters were ok. We left. Atmosphere at Fish Camp is much better! read more

Food is excellent here! Try to make a reservation. Service and ambience is lovely! A great local spot I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. The shrimp burger is to die for! & Oysters are amazing as well read more

Madison's - Salmon shrimp & Fried Grits - Seafood Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

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I've been to Madison's at least five times and my mom lives in town and goes fairly regularly. Not once has either of us had a bad meal here. The seafood is fresh as can be and excellently prepared. So happy to have another place serving awesome local seafood in my hometown. Their salad dressings are also really delicious because they are made in house. I'm always down to eat here when visiting my family. If you're local or just visiting, this is definitely a place you should eat some excellent read more

Excellent food and nice presentation. Our waiter was great. We also got to-go meals for that night's dinner...it was THAT good!

First time time here and it was fantastic! We had several appetizers, entrees, and drinks. We don't have anything to complain about. So happy to see this place in the area! We will be back! Also, I can not have gluten so it was nice to find a place to accommodate!! I have a vegan best friend and now we have a place to go together!! However, my bread and pasta loving family loved the bread and pasta! We got to say "Hi!" to our friend Thad and all the friendly staff!! read more

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Saw a few people recommend this place on Facebook so figured I'd check it out. Service was some of the worst I've had since living here and the food wasn't even average. All I ask from my waiter/waitress is to keep my drink filled. We had to keep looking for her for a refill and we only had one refill each. My family came in to visit and none of us enjoyed our dishes. My 9 year olds chicken tenders was the best dish out of the 6....Wasn't even a busy night. Hate to say it, but I'd eat red lobster over this place. That's Saying something!! Lol. I never write reviews but yelp asked me for a review and there it is. read more

So glad we found this place great service and great food. The calamari was probably the best I've ever had and the sweet potato fries were a favorite even for the people at the table that didn't like sweet potato fries normally. The crème brûlée was delicious as well. read more

Awesome atmosphere and great service ! We were greeted by the chef after our meal . This quaint location has limited parking is and very popular among both tourist and locals . Plan to arrive early or call ahead and make reservations. The food was pretty good . I thoroughly enjoyed the she crab soup . read more

The food is on par with a 5 star restaurant. The waitstaff engage with customers and are very attentive. Rosie and Amber are my favorites! The old home has a nice welcoming feel to it and there's plenty of room inside and outside for seating. read more

Quaint restaurant - simple but classic decor. Came with family who live in Beaufort. It has quickly become my parent's favorite restaurant in the area and is their new monthly date night spot. They couldn't wait to introduce my whole family to the deliciousness of Madison's. Well....they were so right! All the servers were pleasant and our particular server, Cody, was attentive and laid back and contributed to the relaxed and pleasant vibe at Madison's. My brother and I got one of the specials, Steak Oscar. I got crispy Brussels sprouts as my side and they were so good! Both of our steaks were perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Other people in the party got shrimp and grits (done quite well....and, being from the south, I've eaten many versions of shrimp and grits), seafood pasta (piled high with mussels, shrimp, scallops), and the seared scallops dish. Everyone in our group was extremely pleased with their meals! We will definitely make this a regular stop for our Beaufort visits! I've been coming to Beaufort for over a decade and this is one of the best restaurants I've had the pleasure of dining at. Overall highly recommend!! read more

Madison's - Seafood Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

What a neat little find in a cute up and coming town. We have been to Beaufort 7-8 times but never visited port royal - we will be back. This spot is tucked away on a residential street and full of charm. They have only been there for 18 months but it seems as if the restaurant has always been there - old feel to it. Kudos to these owners also for having the best vegan menu in Beaufort area. Hopefully others will follow and realize not all southerners want fried , pulled , charcoaled meat :) I had the blackened redfish special. It was very good but not excellent. The grits were tasty and fish was good. Asparagus seemed like it had seen better days. Salmon was second choice and should have stuck with that. Partner had the house made vegan burger with vegan cheese and loved it. We will be back to this quaint spot and wish it the most success read more

I don't know why I bother reading menus, because I always get captain platters. I've been to Dockside, Fishcamp, Boondocks, Nautilus, and Foolish Frog, (most all of the local seafood places) Madison's not only has the best fried shrimp out of all of them, it's some of the best fried shrimp I've ever had, and I eat a lot of fried shrimp. The flounder was cooked perfectly as well. The crab cakes were missing something I can't quite pinpoint, but they were meaty and not hard to finish. Also, the hand cut fries were surprisingly well seasoned, tender in the middle, and crispy on the outside like a proper fry should be. Don't want to knock the other restaurants either. The only bad shrimp I've had in Beaufort is from Fujis on Lady's Island. That place is atrocious. Yuck! read more

We had a large group (9) for lunch, visiting from out of state. The food was very good and the service was excellent (Thank-you Lexi! Great service!). The place is small but had really cool vibe. Good prices! Great food! Thanks so much! read more

Went for lunch today. Flounder was terrible. Hush puppies cold. Slaw was very bitter. The shrimp sandwich was tasty. As were the fries. My biggest complaint was hearing the wait staff talking sitting in booths during our almost $100 lunch. Spoiled the ambiance. Gotta be honest. And no I did not complain because we hate spoiling our day and there was no other fish to choose from. read more

Ate here tonight with my husband and our two boys (1 and 7). They open at 5pm for dinner; we arrived promptly at 5. Initial impressions were okay. They seating was a bit cramped, luckily they were not guys yet. We ordered a tower (shrimp, muscled, clams, and crab). For some reason they excluded the crab and added more do the other meat. This was a shame because the crab was what I wanted most. The odd part was they never told us they were out of crab or why it was excluded. The kids menu is not great. No Mac and cheese or spaghetti; just seafood, chicken, hamburger or plain noodles or pb&j. This would be my only negative mark. Main dishes were scallops (broiled), AMAZING!!!!!! My hubs had Flounder and shrimp (broiled). He said he liked it. Our son ordered noodles, after a pretty upset reaction to the kids menu. He ate some of it was it was plain fettuccine noodles, I wouldn't even eat that. All and all this was a good restaurant. The adult food was great! Fish and seafood was super fresh. But NOT a very kids friendly place. At least not for our kiddos. read more

Been here a few times on vacation. The vibe is fun because it's in an old house that has been repurposed. The service is good, but honestly the food is usually pretty good but not great. I would recommend going for lunch rather than dinner. read more

I was looking for a seafood spot for lunch and came across Madison's. So to start I called in my order right at opening and the waitress answered and I ordered 2 shrimp and grits with a side order of fried flounder and a sweet tea. When I got to the restaurant 15 minutes later my food was all ready. The tea was sweet enough and it was brewed strong which I don't mind. The shrimp and grits was pretty good, not the best but good enough to order again, now the only problem I had was with the fried flounder. It was pretty bland. Not sure what they used to season it but I couldn't taste any seasoning. Overall It's a decent place the building is an old house they turned into a restaurant. Very cool. They have dine in and even a bar. I will probably go back for dinner because the menu has more options for dinner. read more

Madison's - Shrimp and Grits with a side of fried flounder - Seafood Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

I visited this restaurant on a Friday and there was a nice lunch crowd. It was later in the afternoon after 1pm. Service was great, they're very attentive to their customers. They even have an outdoor area that allows for pets. We ordered the deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes for appetizers and it was absolutely amazing. Our entrees were a chicken and a shrimp Alfredo. Their pasta tasted amazing and I loved the Shrimp Alfredo. The friend I brought with me enjoyed the Chicken Alfredo as well. The ambiance is like an upscale casual, so I would feel comfortable wearing shorts or jeans but would not wear athletic wear. The area is beautiful and they have their own parking lot. read more

I spoke to a chef this past summer because the vegan burger was like oatmeal, mushy. He said that they are getting a new menu with vegan options in Sept 2022. I was excited. I have a vegetarian/vegan meetup and planned a dinner in Nov. 10 people marked they were coming, table for 10 reserved. I suppose that after seeing the menu, they chose not to come. Only one person came, thank goodness for her. There is a growing clientele of vegans and vegetarians and it sure would be nice to have options on the menu that taste good. read more

My family and I are down visiting my little sister who's stationed here in Beaufort. I was googling options for dinner Tuesday and happened upon this place. We decided to visit and I am so glad we did. DELICIOUS food and ABOVE AND BEYOND service. A perfect setting for fellowship, the atmosphere is homey and unpretentious. There were tons of cars outside and busy is always a good sign (esp. on a weekday). My cousin went in to see how long the wait would be and communicated that although we didn't have reservations, they would be willing to accommodate us. Upon entry, we received the warmest welcome from Thad, the manager. He sat us on the porch and as it was really chilly, he eventually moved us inside before our food came and checked on us regularly from beginning to end. He felt like an old friend; lovely energy. Amber, our waitress, was equally charming and genuinely sweet. Everything she recommended was on point! Truly enjoyable experience. Today is my last day in Beaufort and I just made reservations @ Madison's! read more

Service was great, but the food was unfortunately not. I'm not sure what the great reviews are about because our food was flavorless. For $25-$30 an entrée the portions should be larger. I would recommend going to Dockside or fish camp over this restaurant. Unfortunate to spend this kind of money on a meal with no flavor and all you can hear is the kitchen yelling out orders throughout the dining area. Overall the quality of our meal was very poor and I'm just trying to save y'all from spending your hard earned money on a meal here. read more

I've been there twice and have learned my lesson. we had a party of 10 and had reservations. They sat us at an unconditioned table in 90 degree weather with very little airflow. it was miserable! one persons steak was rare and when she sent it back it was about the same. Two people didn't get their food until long after the rest of us finished. one person ordered ribeye and it was tough and tasteless. I would not recommend this place! read more

Madison's is off the beaten pathway and must look closely to find this restaurant on 10th. I really enjoyed my food and drinks at Madison. The shrimp, scallops and grit cake special was delicious. Casual atmosphere with good quality food. I went at lunch time. The food was timely. The only thing that disappointed me was there unwillingness to sit me at a table until the rest of my party arrived, it was just me and husband. I told them I wanted to start my cocktail and was told to go to the bar at lunchtime. They were not busy. I would recommend Madison to try. read more

Madison's - Mint Julep at Madison's worth the stop. - Seafood Near Me - Port Royal, South Carolina

Not worth the price. Paid total 75$ for stuffed flounder and a platter for my wife with calamari as an appetizer. The calamari was probably the best thing we ate. Solid and the price was solid for it but that's about the best thing we ate. The flounder wasn't really seasoned and there was little to no taste other than the vinaigrette and bacon bits. Honestly ate it cause of how hungry we were and for the price. The seafood platter was also very underwhelming. The fries were the best thing about it. The crab cakes seemed burnt along with the hush puppies and both lacked taste. The shrimp was overdone and we are glad we didn't get alcohol. The prices online DO NOT match the prices in person. The waitress, although, was nice and was accommodating. The place was pretty cramped to the point where you were almost rubbing shoulders with the tables next to you. Wouldn't recommend going based on price, space and overall area. read more

This is the old moon doggy's location... miss the fried pickle slices... but...lunch menu... I had the seafood pasta... yummy Others had mahi mahi sandwich... yummy Half and half... shrimp salad/ she crab soup... yummy Salad with grilled shrimp...yummy read more

What a find! First time there tonight and we loved it! We grabbed a last minute reservation on a whim and was seated on the heated back porch which was very rustic and eclectic but comfortable and quiet. Serina was our server and she was absolutely delightful! Very pleasant and helpful on just her third day on the job. We will definitely ask for her again. There's a very large menu focusing primarily on seafood (not deep fried tourist stuff) and a few beef selections that looked delicious. A decent wine list with very reasonable prices along with beers and mixed drinks. Madison's is located in an old two story house that has been converted into a restaurant and much of the original charm has been retained. They do get full very quickly and reservations are recommended certainly. We spotted several things we want to try in the future so definitely planning on a return visit! read more

Went tonight for my 27th Anniversary. Started ok, but our waitress (young dark haired lady with tattoos) was non-existent. She hung out outside with young men by the front door. I watched the hostess have to go find her to bring us our food. Our food came out cold, obviously due to our inattentive waitress. The $33 bottle of wine with its screw off top could have just been a $3 bottle from Aldi. Aldi probably would have been better. A complete waste of a $150+ meal for me my wife and our daughter. Maybe we got a bad one, good luck to anyone else that tries. I am VERY patient with the difficulty with labor, but this was beyond disappointing! Food was marginal at best. Only tasty plate was the Red Snapper special. read more

It felt like you were eating in someone's pantry. The food was not warm, just above room temperature. Friendly staff, but doesn't make up for the rest. read more

We at here on a Thursday night not really busy but we had orders not fulfilled with a 6:45 reservation and still waiting on food at 8:42. Some of the worst food I have ever eaten. We will not return here. read more

The food was expensive and was just ok. Got an appetizer- wish it said it would only feed one person. Didn't have the fish we wanted to order. Had hamburger, thank the Lord I ordered it med-rare, it was med-well. Also the pickles on the hamburger are sweet . The best part was the hand cut french fries, they were excellent. read more

I am honestly confused by the positive reviews this place has. The food was some of the worst my wife and I have had in a long time. The seafood tasted old, the crabcake was more of a bran muffin, the fries were chewy as if they were a day old, the breading on fried stuff was overly salty. I already feel sick just a few minutes after eating. On the plus side the noodles and hushpuppies were good! read more

Nice little quaint place with interesting entrees to choose from. Not a run of the mill type place. Friendly service, amazing food and prices were in line for what you get. Had lunch with a friend there for my first time and was not disappointed! read more

We consider Madison's a hidden gem with great food at a reasonable price. The staff at Madison's were very attentive. They observed all CDC guidelines so we were "not" disappointed. This was our second time for lunch and a must try. We will return. read more

very fresh and delicious food, options with enough variety to please the whole family. phenomenal staff and atmosphere, definitely the local favorite read more

Very cute, out of the way restaurant well worth the trip. Doing a good job complying with Covid guidelines. Like that restaurant goes out of its way to serve fresh food in different ways. Mostly home runs, some not so much ("stuffed" mushrooms just small pieces of mushroom's covered mostly with cheese and a bit of crab). Overall, great menu and fair prices. Will definitely go back. read more

Heard many good things about this place so was excited to try it. Ordered the lunch seafood basket. Had the fried flounder and asked if I could get the shrimp broiled. Cost an extra $2. First, I was shocked when I saw the plate. I paid all that money for 4 pieces of shrimp and 1/2 piece of flounder. The shrimp was so tough I could barely bite it. The fish was dry. The Piggly Wiggly has better seafood on Fridays with better prices. read more