This is the real deal for local seafood. Home town feel, the atmosphere was warm, price affordable and servings generous. The hostess did a great job managing the floor by herself with a smile on her face. We were pleased with her suggestions and the service she provided. The crab cakes were great, not a lot of filler. Huge selection of southern sides. We hope to go back again before our girls weekend is over. The bloody Mary's were tasty. The iced tea not so much. But the waitress has no problem replacing it when asked.
Ken P
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August 05, 2022
Don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior of this restaurant, or for that matter, the interior. This is some of the best seafood I have ever had in my entire life. We were a little disappointed since they did not have oysters or soft shell crabs but we found some other stuff that we really loved. (They say they only have local fresh seafood, so you should expect there are things on the menu they might not have on any given night.) The sheet crab soup was spectacular. Creamy and full of crab. The pan seared scallops were probably the best scallops I've ever had. Crispy, yet tender and cooked to perfection. The lump crab and shrimp sauteed combo was five star. You could put this in any classy restaurant and charge triple the amount. The absolute best I've ever tasted. Service was excellent, with a very friendly staff. When we come back to the area I promise you we will be back to Gary's!
Bobbie Kent
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January 15, 2025
Food is okay but the Hush puppies are the greatest! The service seems to be understaffed at times but they look out for you and are very sweet.
Hours seem to be irregular and unreliable at times. It is not uncommon for them to close the bar early on the weekends :/ if they were better on hours I would rate 4 stars 👍
Chris
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March 31, 2021
Excellent! More than just seafood, so I was able to feed the whole family... even the picky eaters. The service is what shines here. Thank you Taylor for a great dining experience! We are already looking forward to our next visit.
Shelby Roberts
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June 23, 2023
My husband and I stopped her after dropping our kids at camp. The food was pretty good, but nothing to write home about.
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This is the real deal for local seafood. Home town feel, the atmosphere was warm, price affordable and servings generous. The hostess did a great job managing the floor by herself with a smile on her face. We were pleased with her suggestions and the service she provided. The crab cakes were great, not a lot of filler. Huge selection of southern sides. We hope to go back again before our girls weekend is over. The bloody Mary's were tasty. The iced tea not so much. But the waitress has no problem replacing it when asked.
Don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior of this restaurant, or for that matter, the interior. This is some of the best seafood I have ever had in my entire life. We were a little disappointed since they did not have oysters or soft shell crabs but we found some other stuff that we really loved. (They say they only have local fresh seafood, so you should expect there are things on the menu they might not have on any given night.) The sheet crab soup was spectacular. Creamy and full of crab. The pan seared scallops were probably the best scallops I've ever had. Crispy, yet tender and cooked to perfection. The lump crab and shrimp sauteed combo was five star. You could put this in any classy restaurant and charge triple the amount. The absolute best I've ever tasted. Service was excellent, with a very friendly staff. When we come back to the area I promise you we will be back to Gary's!
Food is okay but the Hush puppies are the greatest! The service seems to be understaffed at times but they look out for you and are very sweet. Hours seem to be irregular and unreliable at times. It is not uncommon for them to close the bar early on the weekends :/ if they were better on hours I would rate 4 stars 👍
Excellent! More than just seafood, so I was able to feed the whole family... even the picky eaters. The service is what shines here. Thank you Taylor for a great dining experience! We are already looking forward to our next visit.
My husband and I stopped her after dropping our kids at camp. The food was pretty good, but nothing to write home about.