I've been to this spot several times for lunch with coworkers and always had a good experience…read more Wanted some seafood after a day at the zoo and this was the closest spot open. Friendly service, food came out in a timely fashion and the portions were large enough that I needed a take home plate. I will be back.

Ordered crab legs and either they were old or under cooked as they didn't break with the tool. The…read moresalt and pepper catfish were v edible but nothing to write home about. Overall very disappointed.

One of my favorite spots in Columbia! I love that they have been able to expand so there is plenty…read moreof room. We were seated right away and greeted with chips and bean dip, which is delicious. They have a salsa bar with about 6 or more salsas people are able to choose from. The traditional salsa as well as the tomatillo salsa is my favorite. The ranch-style salsa is also one of my favorites. In addition to the salsas and bean dip, we also ordered queso, which is creamy and delicious. The grand margarita is amazing! Definitely will be my go to margarita here. They make it beautiful with the garnish. I ordered the chicken and steak fajitas. The chicken and steak were seasoned well, along with the vegetables, all of which were cooked to perfection. The rice and beans were delicious as well. I love how fresh everything is. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. The parking can get tight, but it's totally worth the wonderful experience.

Stopped by here with a colleague for dinner and so enjoyed the experience!…read more I arrived on a Wednesday evening just before 7pm and was able to be seated straight away. The parking lot was full (was able to park in the log of a a nearby business that was closed) but there's plenty of seating inside so even with the full lot, we were easily able to get a table. Our server greeted us straight away and brought water, chips, and bean dip. They also have a salsa bar where you can help yourself to salsa! For my cocktail, I got their oaxaca old fashioned. Which was a reposado twist on a traditional whiskey old fashioned. It was great! For a starter, in addition to chips, bean dip, and salsa, we ordered some of their queso, which was silky cheesy deliciousness. For my dinner, I got the #19--chile relleno, small cheese quesadilla, and mexican rice. The chile relleno was flavorful, delicious, and had just the right amount of heat. It had a lovely drizzle of their queso as well which was a nice addition. It was so good! The dining room is clean, brightly lit, and nicely decorated. Our server was friendly and attentive. Truly, a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Get to it!

THIS is the place I'm gonna bring my mama to when she comes to visit me in Columbia, South…read moreCarolina! This is, hands down, the best restaurant I've gone to in the city so far. The food is off the chain, people. They make everything in house in the back, according to friends I've made that have worked here, and you can TELL. The salmon ponchartrain? Jesus Christ and all that is holy. I thought I met my maker. Even the green beans had me double-taking. I wasn't going to get dessert bc I thought I was going to explode but THE KEY LIME PIE THE SIZE OF A SMALL COUNTRY?! My god! The ambiance of this place is just ROMANTIC. People need to experience it. Shoutout to the fabulous servers, talented bartenders, and the wonderful manager that kept stopping by to make sure that not only was I having a good time, but everything was exceeding expectations.

This is honestly some of the worst food we've ever eaten! Every dish was so over salted and piled…read morewith sauce to try and mask the lack of culinary skill. Mahi AWFUL...Salmon Awful...Caesar not even edible. Booth tables are too high and too big. Waitress was very nice and food came quickly. Only positive to get in and out! There are SO many great restaurants in COLA...truly skip this one! We never skip dessert but didn't want to tempt fate with more awful food...

Food was great. Wait time was horrible I was told 15-20mins which turned into a hour. If you only…read morehave one person taking orders and preparing food then you shouldn't open. After, this experience is wont return.​

We just tried Ladson Sauce Seafood for the first time today & regret not trying them sooner! We got…read morethe steamed shrimp platter & it was absolutely delicious! We weren't sure if we would like it, so we didn't order much. Im already looking at the food truck schedule to see when they'll be in the area again. Can't wait for try their other items on their menu such as the crab legs & fried shrimp. Also will be buying their signature sauce. Highly recommend giving Ladson Sauce Seafood a try. You will not be disappointed!

First off. What a cool place! Shucker bar in back and to get oysters, go there. I was privileged,…read moreand it was, to have Jim as my shucker. He was great. His responsiveness was really good. Had a great conversation with him as he was shucking the oysters. Was cool to have them shucked and placed on the ice right in front of you! Asked him for recommendations and he said the gumbo over the Growder. Glad I listened. Gumbo had enough of a kick to make it tasty with a reminder you were eating something spicy. I will definitely be back and when I do I hope to get Jim again.

This place is fabulous on atmosphere/community and good on food. The staff here never met a…read morestranger, only new old friends. I loved the bbq-tinged cocktail sauce and hearty gumbo. Crab legs were another highlight. The steamed shrimp and oysters were not as amazing; our shucker's technique drained all the juice out of the oysters before serving, and the juice is a big part of the point for me. The cooked oysters did not compare to the grilled oysters at Acme in New Orleans IMHO. Raw oyster eaters in our party, on the other hand, gave the winter gulf oysters two thumbs up. Sitting at this bar is a great way for visitors to Columbia to feel like natives. It's an experience not to be missed.

Delicious food, great service and fair prices. We generally go there at least once a month.read more

I had never eaten here before and plugged seafood into my Yelp. It recommended this restaurant. I…read moretried their crab cakes. It was 3 crab cakes, mostly breading. I would've been happier with one crabcake with all the crabcake and very minimal breading. I won't be returning.

Fresh, hot and delicious was the fish, shrimp and fries. the variety of fresh fish was surprisingly…read moreunexpected. Will be a regular custome.

After reading mixed reviews, I decided to try out Best Catch for myself. What a joke! Lazy AND rude…read moremakes for a pretty bad combo. They say they are open until 7pm, but when I arrived at 5:43pm, the door was locked, and the 3 employees inside shoo'd me away. I continued to try to ask why they were closing up, and pointed at the sign on the door saying 7pm, but rather than communicate to me - literally trying to give them money- they just continued to shoo me away. When I pulled out my phone to take a photo of the sign on the door and the two employees inside ignoring me, they both (asian and black guy) ducked away to not be photographed. If that's the kind of employees you have, i would NEVER trust them to safely handle seafood. Now i believe the other reviews saying they found worms in the fish and were ignored by the staff and not helped!

First time here. Great family owned restaurant! Mrs…read more Shirley Barnes, ( the owner) is the epitome of southern charm and hospitality. The food.... Absolutely delicious, fresh and cooked to order. Totally worth breaking my diet..,We'll definitely be back!

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures. But that's because I couldn't wait to get to the food…read more Everything was delicious, and I do mean everything. The staff was pleasant and polite from the cashier.All the way to the cooks. I even had the pleasure of meeting the owner. She made me feel like I was home with family. The owner even came out and greeted me and because it was my first time she offered me a sample of some of the fried chicken and fried fish, which was amazing, along with the secret barbecue sauce?. Everything about this place is just beautiful. I can't wait to revisit this spot. So if you're ever in columbus, south carolina and you're looking for some good soul seafood. Please check this place out.

Wings are really good, especially the hot wings. Lemon…read morepepper is a lil on the salty side. But the hot wings are crazy fire

My fish was so over cooked it snapped when i broke it open to cool…read more Sweet tea is sugar water. Only thing good was the oysters and they were so small. Not worth $20+ for lunch , I could only eat the coleslaw that was very good.

Pearlz was a fun time, and definitely exceeded my expectations! I loved the overall ambiance of the…read morerestaurant; it felt old-school yet modernized at the same time, and I absolutely loved the oyster-themed artwork on the walls. I sat at the bar and got a well-made whiskey sour. I was pleasantly surprised when I received my bill, as I expected it to cost much more than it actually did. I also went on one of the nights where they had a live DJ in the Upstairz Lounge, which was kind of cool. It wasn't exactly "jumping", but I did go early in the evening, so it may have picked up later. All-in-all, Pearlz was a fun stop; I'll probably be back in the future, and I'd recommend that anyone stop in to at least grab a drink and soak in the atmosphere!

Our server Savannah was incredible, quick and had a great attitude. We ordered a dozen market…read morevarietal oysters, seafood pasta, and low country carbonara. We were impressed by the quality of the oysters for the price, the seafood pasta was tasty and the broth was great although I've had better. The crab in the carbonara was incredible, and the pasta was great. The hostess was accommodating, we brought our very chill very well traveled 4 month old and found the place to be friendly (no changing table tho which we expected). Loved the vibe and decor, music seemed out of touch with the ambiance.