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Charleston Harbor Fish House - Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
Charleston Harbor Fish House - Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina

Charleston Harbor Fish House - Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.charlestonharborfishhouse.com
  • Email: fishhouse@charlestonharborresort.com
  • Phone: (843) 284-7070
  • Hours of Operation: Serving lunch from 11am-5pm and dinner from 5pm to 10:00 pm nightly. Our roof top Bridge Bar is open Mon.-Fri. at 3pm until. Sat. and Sun. 11am until. Weather permitting.
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Charles Arena
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Catering: Private parties dining in the Fish House have their choice of plated options. Private parties in The Yacht Club have an extensive selection of options from buffets to stations to a full 3 or 4 course plated meal. Please contact Anita Holly for menus and pricing at The Yacht Club or Shawn Stullebarger for information about Charleston Harbor Fish House. 888-856-0028

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  • Parking: Public Lot
A word from Charleston Harbor Fish House - Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
Charleston's newest seafood experience, Charleston Harbor Fish House serves up nightly specials based on what Chef Charles Arena seeks from local captains. The menu showcases the best of the Lowcountry with views to match. Located on Patriots Point, the Fish House sits on the water with panoramic… views of the Charleston skyline and Charleston Harbor. The Bridge Bar, located on the rooftop, is a favorite spot for those waiting to be seated or just sipping on one of the signature cocktails. We invite you to come experience cuisine from our point of view.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "We came for a birthday dinner, and the scenic view, and both were a success and wonderful experience. The panoramic views of Patriot's Point and the sun setting was breathtaking. The ambience was superb, and service staff, particularly our waiter, Patrick, made for an evening not soon to be forgotten. We had the salmon, seasoned and prepared perfectly, the scallops which melted in out mouths, and French fries with shaven cheese on top and a hit of white truffle oil....the best I have ever had, and finally, but not the least, the crab cakes with were moist and delicious. For dessert, a piece of Chocolate birthday cake (a must for chocolate lovers) that was positively decadent. Thank you all!"
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "I was aittle hesitant after some of the reviews on here but I am so glad I did not listen to those people. To start, our reservation was at 7 and we walked right in and were seated right away. The food, we had the salmon and the scallops, was awesome. I absoluy loved the Hoppin' John risotto. Our waiters name was Patrick and was adorable. Very knowledgeable and attentive. I will be back!"
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Came to Charleston to escape to a great food scene. Made reservations ahead of time. Was greeted with "let me see where we can stick you". Sent drinks back after 1 sip (and was still charged) and 2nd drinks ordered were just as bad. The only thing special about the special was the name. The waiter disappeared for long periods of time, the bill was over $200 for 4 of us and the waiter actually took the credit card out of our hand while we were reviewing the bill. The restaurant has a beautiful setting but needs training for staff and chef. Went to Stars the next morning for Saturday brunch and my faith in Charleston as a wonderful food scene was restored"
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "The food was excellent! They were knowledgable about gluten free items and they were very well educated on their menu. The service was horrifically slow though, I would say it was apparently uncommonly slow (judging by the reactions of others) so something must have been awry that night. Overall it was an excellent dinner."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Mediocre food, mediocre service, and high prices that are not worth the experience. We made a reservation and they didn't have a table for us and sat us at the bar for our meal. The waitress seemed like she didn't have the time of day to see us even though the place was less than half full (no idea why they couldn't give us one of the open tables)- She was not friendly or helpful in choosing our meals. We ordered truffle fries to start and I did not taste ANY truffle oil; my steak was charred and had no flavor except burnt. Scallops and shrimp were ok, sides were pretty goo, setting/ambience is nice. Overall, NOT WORTH THE PRICE, so many seafood places in charleston that would be a better way to spend your time and money."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "I picked this placed to bring my company President that was visiting from Chicago. He just moved from Germany to the US and I was hoping to make a grand impression with a seafood meal and a spectacular view of our town. I made note of this fact in my reservations. Waiter forgot many ordered items, food and drinks included, surprising service for a Wednesday night. It was embarrassing. Apps: Soups flavor were fantastic but the crab meat was minimal. Hush puppies could have broken a tooth. Mains: Fried shrimp & scallops very good. Mac & Cheese, zero flavor. Sweet potato fries, tasty but cold. Shrimp scampi - shrimp overcooked, rubbery and it was very bland. The shrimp and grits appearance was off-putting but did have an acceptable flavor."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "A wonderful harbor location, great views, warm feeling inside, albeit noise level entirely too loud when near capacity. Drinks really good and food is good, except any fish I've ever had there, other than mussels, is a bit mushy, seems to have been frozen, and is just "OK". But, the prices are EXHORBITANT. $8 for a mushy crab cake that's 1 1/2 inches in diameter is crazy. I'd go often and really enjoy it--could be a fun place--if the price levels weren't equivalent to other extremely high-end restaurants downtown. The casual atmosphere and those prices do not make sense. If you have a Groupon or Livingsocial give it a try."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Even with a early 5:45 reservation, the bar noise which is right next to dining room tables was so loud we could not hear the waiter recite the specials. Service was very slow and poor, waited 15 minutes for first round of drinks and 20 before second refill. Waiter did apologize, noting "someone did not show up" but did nothing to accommodate the poor service. Oysters small, fish was mushy, sides were bland and arrived cold. Tourist trap, better restaurants downtown and in Mount Pleasant."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "The food was great and atmosphere was nice but a little loud. I was not pleased with the waiter who never came back to the table once he brought our food other than to bring the bill. I was also upset to find upon reviewing my credit card statement that the waiter charged by card for my bill and also for someone else's! The restaurant is working to correct it and have the money added back but I was very upset and I have never had this happen at any other restaurant, ever!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "1st time we had been there - had friends in town, looking for something different. Being new to Charleston ourselves, we checked the reviews and Fish House was our choice. Easy to find, near Patriots Point, the outside invited us in. The wall of windows overlook the bay and downtown Charleston. Service and food was good - choices for everyone. Noise level was loud, but was due to a large party (+20) in the room next door. While not an every week choice, I will be back."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "We ordered calamari as a first course and it was heavily breaded and several pieces were burnt. My husband ordered the crispy flounder and it too was overly breaded and burnt. As a result, the fish was very dry. The sweet potato fries that accompanied his dinner were also burnt. The waiter never cleared any of the first course dishes from the table. Also, he forgot to bring the wine that we ordered for our main course. He brought it when we were just about finished with our meal. He admitted that he had forgotten. The restaurant was not busy that night. The chocolate cake ordered by my husband was very stale. The dining experience was especially disappointing because it was a birthday celebration for my husband."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Our third time dining here. The best room, with the great views, was closed for a private party. Disappointing...they should have told us when we reserved. But they couldn't because they never returned our voice mail requesting a reservation. We had to reserve via Open Table. The waiter took our drink order and disappeared. After 20 mins a different waiter came. We never saw the first waiter again. We were never offered bread. Our order was delivered by yet a third waiter who had no clue as to which order went to which person. One of us ordered their signature crispy flounder. This is a tricky dish that should be served with instructions on how to avoid the bones. The waiter didn't offer advice and admitted he had no idea when we asked."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Food was very good but it is really open which made it very noisy. View was great too. If you just want seafood with a view it is a great place to go."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Thought with a prime location this would be great food. It wasn't. The potatoes were not hot, the grouper was a little fishy, and the well done burger was red in the middle."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "Overall a disappointing experience. Water views are lovely, especially at sunset. However, a restaurant calling itself a Fish House, should serve high quality, well defined and creative seafood. I ordered the grouper, a southern Atlantic fish. It should have been fresh, moist and meaty. Instead, it was dry and "fishy" tasting. My husband ordered a trio combo that included a couple of shrimp, some scallops and the grouper. Neither entree was prepared creatively, nor were they very satisfying. The service was good."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "I made reservations for two at 7:15. When I arrived at 7:00, I was informed that they were running about 20 minutes behind and to grab a drink at the bar while I waited. The bar is small and was crowded because there were many people waiting. There was only one bartender to serve the bar and the entire restaurant. It took at least 15 minutes to get a glass of wine. There was nowhere to sit at the bar. After about 30 minutes, we found out that we could sit in the overflow area. Finally, at 8:00 I went back to the hostess stand to see how much longer we would have to wait since it had already been AN HOUR WITH RESERVATIONS. The hostess said they would serve us on the overflow area. NOTE: THIS AREA HAD NO HEAT."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Food and people were outstanding ! However we had to wait one hour and thirty min. after our confirmed renovations time,they were slammed and apparently not ready for the flow of people. At one point the hostess had a customer that was really giving her a hard time I stepped in and asked him to back off the young lady !! Who was actually crying from his belittling of her.It was just not that big of a deal for him to be all up on her !!! The manager was very apologetic and comped my party of 5 apps.and a round of drinks !! Food was outstanding !! and I I'm a local and will differently be back !!!!!!!!!! Let's just make sure we get staffed up for big nights !! Oh and your staff handled a bad situation with class !"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Although we had reservation for 8:15 and did not get seated till 9:00 the food and service was outstanding. All of our guests tried different things on the menu and EVERYTHING tasted fresh and prepared to perfection, my compliments to the kitchen staff after being slammed in the kitchen for most of there evening. We very much enjoyed the experience and will definitely be returning"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "I made reservations a month ahead for 7:00. We did not get seated until 8:15! The manager gave us a free appetizer. The food was very good."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "My wife and I enjoyed our special evening at the Charleston Harbor Fish House. The food was excellent and we finally found that special place on the water front."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Went on Valentine's Day. That could explain the noise level. Booked our reservation at 8:30. Todd was our waiter, and very polite. Would definitely come back."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "It was Valentines Day and I thought it was good idea to go somewhere where there wouldn't be lines or long waiting. Boy I hit this one right on the head. what a beautiful place from the front door to our table. The service was impeccable our waiter Kevin was just wonderful and helpful with the choices from the menu. My husband was definitely pleased. The collards and mac and cheese were to die for. I am looking forward to the summer when we go back because it's near the water and it looks like it would be beautiful to dine at night. By all means everyone should visit this restaurant. The best service I've had in a long time."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My husband and I celebrated valentine day there and they did a great job!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "This was the second time we have visited Charleston Harbor Fish House and this time was even better than the first. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Had a great waiter who made it even more special. Nice bottle of wine and great food. Great view of river, Patriots Point warships and the Ravenal bridge. Place was busy but tables are spread out so you don't feel like you are right on top of the people next to you, like many other restaurants make you feel. It was a great Valentines Day experience and we will be going back again.."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I booked my reservation about a week before Valentines Day and had a good choice of dining time. When we arrived, we were seated immediately at a table next to two windows, one with a harbor view and one with a view of the ships at Patriots point. The flowers that I had delivered to the restaurant were on the table. The waiter was attentive and always available. The food selection and preparation were spot on but the Creme Brûlée for desert was a bit small, but tasted amazing. This place is on our list to go to again. OpenTable made the whole evening very smooth."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We went to the Charleston Harbor Fish House with friends for the view first and hoped for a good meal. We were all pleasantly surprised by the meal. I had blackened triggerfish and thoroughly enjoyed it . The service was friendly and prompt without being rushed. We lingered over coffee and never felt like we were hurried although it was pretty crowded. The sun set view over Charleston is beautiful and sitting at the bar with Chip is much fun. I would recommend this as a good friend meeting for food spot. My only suggestion for the restaurant is to improve the presentation. The gift shop is more than I expected."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "The shrimp scampi was loaded with shrimp, arriving nice and not. My husbands fried seafood platter, he choose the three seafood option, was loaded. The portions were not skimpy as in other restaurants I have tried in the area. Our view of the sunset was gorgeous. The tables had some space between them. I enjoyed not being overcrowded. Our server was pleasant. We plan to go again to the Fish House and bring visitors from out of town."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Our parmesan-crusted grouper was something that seemed to come from the freezer. instead of a light bread-crumb coating, the fish was encased in a thick, tasteless shell. We also had mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. The mashed potatoes were not worth the calories but the broccoli was good, with a little salt added. The restaurant was unusually quiet because this evening was right after the ice storm so many patrons had not ventured out. We liked the decor and atmosphere but overall we were so disappointed with our food, especially when there are so many wonderful restaurants to choose from!"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "The Fish House is a very pleasant place. The wait staff was great. The service was impeccable. The place was clean and at 7 PM it was reasonably quiet. As the evening wore on, the noise increased but never objectionable. I enjoyed the evening in spite of the mediocre food. The choice was Low Country Boil (I think it is called a steam pot on the menu) The food was mushy as if it had been in water a long time. We also had a dozen oysters that were dry when they reached the table. The crab dip was mediocre. We also had a shrimp appetizer that was glazed in honey and a pepper sauce that was also mediocre. Presentation was not as nice as I would have expected for a 150 dollar tab (for two)."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Great view of Charleston Harbor, the USS Yorktown, and the Marina. Good, attentive service. The food was so-so; edible but not what you would expect for the prices and location."
    Dined on 2/2/2014
  • "We will go back. Food and service were very good. Great view."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "Again the staff at the Charleston Fish House was curious, very knowledgeable, and ready to serve without hovering. The choices this go around included grouper, sauté shrimp, shrimp & grits crab dip and artichoke & spinach dip. The two latter dish were out of sight good. This restaurant is a must stop for both locals and tourist alike. The view alone is a killer."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "The Charleston Harbor Fish House was a pleasant experience. I chose the restaurant for its daylight view of the harbor but was disappointed by limited menu selections. Though the food was good and the presentation was quite appealing it is unlikely that we will return here for lunch."
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "I was glad to find a new restaurant on the water. I would like more choices on the menu for lunch the food is good. I would suggest some deli sandwiches. Mt Pleasant does not have a great place to get a reuben, pastrami, ham, etc. This would draw more customers for lunch. Food they have is good. I did go 4 times because I did like what I did get."
    Dined on 10/25/2013
  • "This was our first time at the Fish House, we went there after playing a round of golf at Patroits Point Links. The food was beyond good, we had a great view of the harbor and our server was fantastic. Will be back soon and I will be sure to tell recommend the Fish House to others."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Pretty place, beautiful view Service was just OK, Food limited and very small portions. Key Lime pie was excellent though!"
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Our group of 5 all enjoyed the atmosphere, the service, and the food."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "I would not reccommend this restuarant. Reservations meant nothing. Once seated our waiter was very laxed, perhaps to many tables. If it was not for the manager, we have gotten up and walked away. Food was OK, not great, and one might not as well have added oysters to the salad, as there was so few and very small."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "We had a reservation during Restaurant Week and still had to wait about 45 mins... They did have a private party also so I doubt this is a normal thing. I was annoyed that after we waited 45 mins they asked us if we'd be ok sitting in their open air area, which was totally free, a fine temperature and comfortable. Wish they hadnt made us wait so long before giving us that option, we would have been happy to sit there right away. The food was better then I expected although their breadsticks were awful and the she crab soup tasted like salmon... Im a picky fish eater, but both the fish entrees were totally fresh. The mahi had a coconutty crust which was awesome. Also enjoyed the hush puppies and flatbread. The waitstaff was really nice."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "We had reservations for 7:30 and we were not seated until a little after 8. There were tables available but the staff seemed overwhelmed. The she crab soup tasted like watered down can soup with flaked crab. I had the pork special. The pork was tough although the sauce wasn't bad. My friend had the snapper which wasn't bad but it wasn't incredible either. Not what I expected. I won't be returning anytime soon. The restaurant has possibilities but they have a lot to work on in order to improve."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
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