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.

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!

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.

I was really impressed with the Blue Marlin, and I had a great dining experience here! The first…read morething I noticed about the Blue Marlin was how elegant and sophisticated the inside of the restaurant was. I felt like I was transferred back in time to a different era, and I loved the upscale environment that the restaurant presented.  Having said that, I sat at the bar, and arguably didn't even get the full Blue Marlin experience. Nevertheless, and in spite of how classy the restaurant was, I still had an awesome time at the bar. I got the chicken tenders and fries, as well as one of the local IPAs that they had on tap. The bartender (I wish I had gotten his name) was a really cool guy, and I was very appreciative of both the service he provided me with as well as the fact that he took the time to chat with me like a regular person. He displayed the perfect combination of professionalism, without coming off as robotic. My aforementioned tenders and fries were pretty good as well, and I liked how they carried some local beers to compliment the brand name items.  All-in-all, I really enjoyed my visit to Blue Marlin, I'll definitely be back in the future, and I'd recommend that anybody stop in at least once!

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.

I feel like I came down here to eat rather than celebrate but I'm definitely not complaining. I…read morewanted a fish sandwich and settled for. Fried platter. I got the fried jumbo shrimp, fried scallops and fried whiting. Everything had the fried look and taste I've been longing for since moving out of NY. The whiting or batter for it could have used a little seasoning but over all I enjoyed it. The hush puppies had us confused thinking it was onion rings but I enjoyed those as well.

Teresa was AMAZING. We came from out of town for a military graduation and wanted some good…read morecatfish. Everyone was patient and polite. Great service. The ambiance was cute and neat. The food was a 10/10. We had leftovers for days. And the prices were reasonable for everything you got.

Ill give em 5 stars for service, quality, freshness, and flavor…read more...... but the restaurant itself needs a deep cleaning!! The windows/ sills have ketchup and grease all over them, and the s/p shakers are greasy! came in and we enjoyed a nice dinner!! Cold beers, and fresh, hot, flavorful food!! super fresh oysters!! fresh salads, hot and well cooked food! everyone ate, and nobody complained!! and the music was on point, a 90s throwback!!

The Palmetto Seafood Company is a very, very, good discovery near the 5 points neighborhood in…read moreColumbia, SC. We were pleasantly shocked a few weeks ago, when we finally decided to visit and give them a try. This business has been operating for a few years, but we never realized that their menu offers "to go" options. So we decided to try their fried catfish platter, and we truly enjoyed everything we ordered. Their food is seasoned to profection and I'm positive that we will return for another visit very soon

My fiancé and I had the 2 pcs fish and shrimp platter and it was definitely good. I'll be backread more

If you are looking for some good seasoned hot fresh fish, than this is your place! OMG..... i'm in…read moremy happy place. While visiting Columbia, SC for work, I went out searching for take out food to bring back to my hotel and this place hit the spot. We ordered a trout platter and a flounder platter, all cooked to perfection. The price is right and the owner is a pleasure to do business with....looks like he is running it alone so please remember to tip! The restaurant was extremely clean and there is more parking in the back! CHECK THEM OUT!!!!!

This was a lunchtime stop for me after a recommendation. I tried to call ahead of time, but I…read morecouldn't get through. The owner was very nice. It's only him, and he is taking orders, cooking, packing, and so on. The place is clean and has a few seats for waiting. There's also fish on ice for purchase. I ordered the flounder and shrimp, which were, of course, fried to order. I enjoyed the flavor of the flounder and especially the shrimp. The breading was good, and everything was fried well. The fries were cooked hot, and they are crinkle cut. I enjoyed the food, including the hush puppies, coleslaw, and potato salad. The lunch special comes with tea.  This side of town could use a solid fish spot like this one. The location is kind of tricky. Park on the side of the building. There is a sign, but you do have to be on the lookout for it. It's across from the pet hospital over there.

Soooo after a little hiatus ... fasting and cleanse .. I'm outside lol ... all the spots on Main st…read morewere packed soooo in the distance we saw the sign and decided to make that walk from main to assembly .. the atmosphere is lit immediately ... there was a dj spinning live well lit and vibrant .. a plus was that the music wasn't crazy loud so I could still talk to and hear my wife ... we ordered the beignets to to try which oil always skeptical to order outside of New Oreleans ... for my entree since I'm still on my cleanse of no fried foods .. I ordered a Caesar Salad with the Salmon ... the beignets honestly were better than expected could have a little more powered sugar and yes I know they are fried but I couldn't resist lol ... But the salmon and salad was top notch ... the Caesar dressing had a tangiest to it that paired great with the Salmon .. the seasoning on the salmon was beyond exquisite. My personal preference the salmon could have been cooked less but I was never asked how I wanted it prepared ... nine the less it was still good. My only issue with my dining experience was my waitress being unknowable about certain items on the menu which is unstable to a certain extent but atleast be able to make recommendations. Also we had an extended wait to leave because she got lost several times that night including behind the bar ..drinking . Which I don't have a problem with UNLESS. You can't multi task .. you have to know your customer .. my wife and I were ready to go after eating and she was have a good ole time lol ... I repeat which is cool but take care of you priorities first . All n all I'll be back after my cleanse to try the catfish that my wish said was amazing

Sadly, I don't have any food to review for this assembly Street location because we received it and…read morewaited 20 minutes and we're never addressed. And then when we got up and began to walk out, we could see one of the waitresses by the kitchen, throwing her hands up like she had just ignored us for a whole 20 minutes, I did inquire upon arriving if this was the same ownership of the Broad River location, and I was advised it was the same chef so based upon my previous experience, the chef is truly gifted and has an amazing craft, but poor Customer service will always outweigh the entire experience. as you could see, I had planned to do a video food review because I was so excited and even invited some friends to come and dying with us. Sadly, this experience was horrible and I was totally embarrassed for even recommending them as a reputable establishment.

This is my FAVORITE restaurant in all of Columbia, SC. I always receive spectacular service and…read moredelicious food here. If you haven't tried Mr. Friendly's, you are indeed missing out. P.S. When you come, get the fried chicken with tasso gravy, mashed potatoes and collard greens. You will NOT regret it.

Peanut Butter Fudge Pie (5/5): The best part of the meal. The crumbly crust was delicious and the…read morepie itself tasted like a Reese's cup. Buttermilk Fried Chicken (4/5): Decent fried chicken. I didn't expect it to be a boneless breast. Dark meat would've given it more flavor. The potatoes were flavorful and creamy. The collard greens were too acidic for me. Cornmeal Fried N.C. Catfish (3/5): The catfish wasn't anything special but the grits were very good. Lots of flavor and good texture. The collard greens were too acidic for me. Fried Adluh Yellow Grit Cakes (3/5): Would've been a lot better if it was fried more and had a crispier exterior. The herb goat cheese was good, but there was a little too much of it. Loved the roasted garlic (great for spreading on the complimentary bread!) Buttermilk Fried Shrimp (2/5): Only came with 4 shrimp. The shrimp itself wasn't very meaty and it also wasn't fried long enough. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)