Stopped in here yesterday to guy some seafood for a special dish I was making. Normally I would…read morejust go to Publix out of habit, but I actually forget to stop there and went to H&L since it was on the way back. I've passed by here a million times before (I live off of Ashley Phosphate) and I was never quite sure if it was a seafood market or a restaurant, and I was under the impression that it was just fried seafood which isn't my favorite. It is most definitely a seafood market, though they can prepare fresh seafood for you too to go. Staff was super friendly, prices were very, very good, and there was a fantastic selection. They had everything I could have hoped for, and a ton of stuff I would not have expected. If you need some specialty seafood - think massive tiger shrimp - this is the place to go. They also have fresh lobster and crabs that they can steam for you. Now that I know what their selection and pricing is, I will be back! J.Ja

Went there on New Year's Eve to get a pound of shrimp with no head on. And they gave me some with…read morethe head on. Always have a great experience here besides this last experience

This is a small seafood market but has a good selection of fresh seafood…read more My mom lives in the area and comes here often to buy fresh seafood. She and I have bought brim, oysters, crab and shrimp. On our most recent trip it was local shrimp to make a gumbo. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, prices are decent and the selection good. There's always a line of people looking for the freshest selection at opening , which says a lot about the market. If I lived here, this would be my go-to seafood market.

You can always tell of a popular and high-quality seafood market by the smell when you walk in…read more Such as the case with H&J Seafood in Goose Creek. To be honest I wasn't hunting for fresh fish, rather I was making Jambalaya and I was craving Boudin to go with it. I called ahead to make sure they had some and the employee was very nice and while they offer many varieties, I wanted pork and rice. They took my name on Friday ensuring it would be available on Monday, which it was. Upon entering the none assuming establishment which I wasn't anticipating it in a strip mall, not that it's an issue as it's a safe area, but I was expecting a free standing establishment for some reason. The two people in there were very nice and quick to greet me. It took a minute for my eyes to lift up from the display case stuffed full of a plethora of seafood. To be honest I last lived in Charleston in 2000 and spent the rest of my life in Kansas City and Austin. Fresh seafood, especially from a dedicate monger was hard to find so it was a reestablishing my roots. H&J has not only the freshest seafood available this far inland, but plenty of cooking accessories including spices, sauces and accompaniments for all your needs. Back to the display case, blue shell crabs, oysters, clams, shrimp, scallops and more fish than I can label were all wonderfully presented as if it was a snapshot in time of the best they had to offer. If only my menu had planned for this, I would have indulged in breaking my wallet. Alas, I told the nice young lady I was the guy who called in the boudin, which she indicated to look behind me. In the free-standing fridges, I grabbed my prize while I pondered some of their other bounty. Focus...I had to maintain focus! To give a short review on the boudin, it sucked. This is a subjective point, one that I compare with many other versions I've gotten from Louisiana companies that specialize in Cajun Boudin. First there was some off-putting spice in it one that struck me odd. I texture was ok but I didn't like it. Again, I don't hold this against H&J b/c first it's a subjective matter and second it was packaged and shipped in. To wrap up, I've found my fish monger and I will be going back. I know writing a review of a seafood market while only purchasing a pork product seems disingenuous, I grew up in Charleston and was a chef, one can "smell out" frauds and this isn't a subpar place. The people are nice, the seafood fresh and the quality is the best you get unless you know someone with a boat. Drop on by if you need any sort of seafood products!

Great little treasure hidden away in a commercial district. They've got anything and everything you…read moremight imagine in SEAFOOD. Personable family staff to make your visit a pleasant one.

Welch's has a massive variety of fresh seafood, from fish to crabs they have it all. Flounder was…read moreout of this world when we cooked it. I will say both times I've gotten crabs here I've gotten a few dead ones. The workers are super friendly and knowledgeable of the products. It can be busy around weekends, and the inside is nothing special. It's just a cement building with great fresh fish!

Nice takeout spot. Friendly staff. Got the soft shell crab and shrimp snack. I have no idea what…read morethey put on those soft shelled crab, but they were the most moist and flavorful I have ever had. I considered going back in to ask if they sold the seasoning they put on the crab, but I will definitely be back and I was crunched for time.

Great seafood and customer service. Will return and recommend to anyone!…read more Liz & Pat

Nice folks! There are lots of meat and meal options along with quite a few pasta meals that look…read moredelicious. It's a small shop with a few shelves of wine options in the front. I was exploring today and didn't make a purchase but this place is convenient and looks like some great meat options to choose from.

I stopped in looking for a side dish for dinner and no one smiled or seemed friendly at all. No one…read moreasked if I needed help finding anything like they did when they first opened. There was a bit of a wait to check out and it was like I was invisible to the staff. One guy came up several minutes later however when this place first opened the staff was friendly and customer service was great. I hate to say it but it's not a "welcoming" environment these days... Finally, when glancing at the buttermilk biscuits in the freezer section of the store I picked up a pack and could literally see a hair stuck to the bottom of one of the biscuits through the clear wrapping that the biscuits were packaged in.

We love low country fish camp. My husband and I recently moved to the area, and we are looking for…read moreour favorite hang outs. We have been here a few times now, and we like it here! I really love the grouper bites and the fisherman platter. We also enjoyed the calamari. We hope to try more plates soon! There is a little inside and some tables outside. Lots of signs and decor. Parking lot for parking. Every server we have had so far has been very kind and attentive. Looking forward to more meals here.

Great seafood restaurant in Summerville! We frequent this place because of good food and staff. Our…read morewaitress, Burgundi, was great! I had the catfish and two sides. All delicious. If you are in the mood for seafood, this is the place. Parking when busy can be a little tricky and dangerous.

Stopping in to Earth Fare I was curious what the place had in store (sorry for the bad pun) to…read moresatisfy my curiosity. I will say there's plenty of parking outside with a very clean parking lot. There isn't too much inventory spilling out into the front of the store, which is oh so trendy, but it's tastefully done. Walking in the place is extremely clean, after some of the places I've been recently, this is very refreshing. I'll get this out of the way up front. I used to be a chef so when I see GMO, Gluten free, etc etc I cringe. There is hardly a definitive Government standard by which all these things are measured. Which means more often than not, it's a scam. If you want the real deal, farmers markets are the best bet. With that I observed the pricing like a hawk and comparable items had roughly a 10% markup. Now then I do love their house made foods. Cooking pizzas to order? Come on that's awesome! Desserts and cheeses are ok although I was a little down on their sliced meats and the variety. Their butcher was ho-hum and not very impressive. But... I spotted something I didn't anticipate Kangaroo, Ostrich and Bison to name a few oddities. I give credit for carrying very unpopular items around Summerville. FYI I've cooked ostrich before. It tastes just like beef only almost all lean meat for those watching your calories. I wondered around some more, noticing they had better cereal alternatives with less sugar. They lacked snacks like coconut crisps, but they did have a great assortment of dried fruits. Although I was impressed with their dried mushroom selection, no dried shiitakes! Generally, I like fresh, which they did have, but I wanted the juice from soaking them. Odd they have other mushrooms but not shiitake. The people here are fantastic. For some reason in my mind when I think of these "hippy" type of stores like Earth Fare I think very grounded and kind people. I wasn't disappointed as I asked the produce guy for something and he was all too eager to help out. If it were me, I would have been more like "check isle 3" or something. The employees are shining examples of down to earth kindness; something we all could use more of in these days. Overall, I like this place based on principal but those same principles are what keep me away. I'm not overly excited about slapping on GMO free labels when most of the time those are just buzz words to make an extra buck. Are there authentic companies out there? Sure but you really have to do your homework. Therefore, I remain committed to farmers markets. That said, I think this place is fine for those who like it. If you haven't been here before and are reading this be prepared for a slight price increase. To reiterate they do have an interesting variety of items greatly depending on specific products. I'm sure if you drop by you wont leave empty handed especially with the quality of people there to help.

A great place for fresh salads, exotic meat like bison and elk, and tons of sea food.read more