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Looking for great local seafood? Based on personal experience and top online reviews, we’ve gathered a list of some of the best restaurants for Seafood in the Midlands. To judge for yourself, click the address to see their websites, or any of the review websites to see what other people say!
Restaurants are listed Alphabetically
Blue Marlin
1200 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201
In the center of Downtown Columbia’s iconic Vista, Blue Marlin is an independently owned restaurant serving southern-style seafood. Excellent reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google love the friendly waitstaff and commitment to southern flavor in meals like the Mahi Orleans.
Indoor & Outdoor Seating| Takeout | Curbside Pickup
Bonefish Grill
1260 Bower Pkwy, Ste A1, Columbia, SC 29212
Near the Columbiana Centre Mall in Harbison, Bonefish Grill is a more atmospheric low light seafood restaurant perfect for a date night. Founded by two men from Florida in 2000, Bonefish Grill now has over 200 locations and trains each location on their local seasonal fish. Good reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google commend the knowledgeable waitstaff and brunch menu.
Indoor Seating| Takeout | Curbside Pickup | Delivery
Garners Ferry Seafood & More
8006 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
Near Temple Baptist Church, Garners Ferry Seafood is a locally owned seafood restaurant tucked away in a strip mall off of Garners Ferry Road. Though it’s easy to miss, with almost 5 star ratings on both Yelp and Google, it’s worth looking for. Reviewers praise the freshness, huge portions, and homestyle charm of the place.
Indoor Seating| Takeout | Curbside Pickup
Golden Bay Seafood
1123 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201
Across from Seven Oaks Shopping Center, Golden Bay Seafood is a locally owned spot where one can enjoy contemporary seafood dishes like fish tacos. Positive reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google call it fast, clean, quick, cheap, and perfectly cooked every time.
Takeout | Curbside Pickup | Delivery
Mr. Friendly’s New Southern Cafe
2001 Greene St, Ste A, Columbia, SC 29205
In Columbia’s famous Five Points neighborhood, Mr. Friendly’s is a locally owned and operated place for southern cuisine that actually began as a sandwich and cookie shop in the early 1980’s, but since 1995 it has been an excellent place for seafood! Great reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google praise the unique menu and interesting twists of flavor in dishes like the Peach-Mustard Glazed Salmon.
Mr. Seafood
3902 Two Notch Rd, Ste F, Columbia, SC 29204
Right across from WG Sanders Middle School, Mr. Seafood is a locally owned and operated seafood restaurant started in 2017. Voted best Garlic Butter Sauce in SC! They also operate a Food Truck – find their daily locations on their Facebook page by clicking on the picture below. Reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google say they’re lightning fast and simply the best in town for a grab-and-go meal.
Takeout | Curbside Pickup | Delivery
Oyster Bar Columbia
1123 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201
In Downtown Columbia near the Vista, Oyster Bar Columbia is a place for cool drinks and fresh oysters. This locally owned spot was started in 2001 and all the oysters are actually shucked in front of customers! Excellent reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google enjoy how meals are always fresh and prices are cheap.
Pearlz Oyster Bar
936 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
On the corner of Gervais and Park street in Columbia’s Vista neighborhood, Pearlz Oyster Bar is one of 3 in South Carolina but the only one in the Midlands. Happy reviewers on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google enjoyed the lively bar, southern style spice in the seafood, and comfortable social atmosphere.
Private Property
220 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072
Near the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, Private Property is a family-owned restaurant committed to authentic mixes of SC and Louisiana recipes that they call “Cajun and Country”. Satisfied reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google adore the clean and classy atmosphere, themed menu, and friendly staff that make the location great for any occasion.
Outdoor Seating | Takeout | Curbside Pickup
Wild Crab
220 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072
Next to Guitar Center in Harbison, Wild Crab is a New Orleans style seafood restaurant. This place is all about freshness and flavor, leaving the classiness to everyone else. They even warn you to put on bibs and gloves. Reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google say it’s greasy, it’s messy, and that’s the best possible way to have it.
Takeout | Curbside Pickup | Delivery
