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Chubby Fish Charleston Reviews
Terrible. Waited in line for 3 hours then couldn’t get a table till 10 pm. They treat customers like trash.
Terrible. Waited in line for 3 hours then told we couldn’t get a table till 10 pm. They treat customers like trash. Go elsewhere.
Terrible.
Stood in line for two hours and was lied to about entry time. Stood in line for another full hour after setting the res. Waste of time will not be coming back.
Love this place every time we can get in! Where else can
Love this place every time we can get in! Where else can you taste 6 different types of the best seafood anywhere. Last night the 4 of us shared caviar, oysters snapper, grouper, mackerel and wahoo! Hostess was amazing- friendly and competent contro
The food at Chubby Fish is next level and true sea to table
The food at Chubby Fish is next level and true sea to table fresh!!! VERDICT: Guilty as sin for serving up the freshest fish in Charleston
A Night To Remember at Chubby Fish
My fiancé and I visited Charleston to celebrate a very special week—my 40th birthday which my fiancé proposed to me on!—and Chubby Fish made it truly unforgettable. We dined there our first night in town and were absolutely blown away. After tr
My fiancé and I visited Charleston to celebrate a very
My fiancé and I visited Charleston to celebrate a very special week--my 40th birthday which my fiancé proposed to me on!--and Chubby Fish made it truly unforgettable. We dined there our first night in town and were absolutely blown away. After tr
What went well? Literally everything.
The caviar sammich' and the grilled oysters where probably the best I've ever had. Also tried the buffalo tilefish collard, delicious, but salty. Ended with the Ube bannana pudding. Perfect meal. Great service. Also, love the merch here,
Wow, just wow.
We waited an hour in line at 4:15 PM just to get a 10:15 PM time slot. By that time, I was exhausted and honestly not even hungry. But this meal? Hands down the best I had during our entire Charleston trip. Every dish was perfectly executed--especial
Food was good but I would not return.
We waited in line for an hour in the extreme heat. Then had to wait another 2 hours to eat. We were sat at a bar type high table. It is loud. I cant read the menu on the wall. They told me to take a picture on my phone to read it. The food was good.
I really wanted to like Chubby fish , but overall my
I really wanted to like Chubby fish , but overall my experience was not the best. We arrived to the line 45 minutes before they opened and did not get a seating, we were instead offered to put the name on the list and wait around 3 hours until 8pm is
Chubby Fish.
..funny name but serious eats coming out of this kitchen! It was a Tuesday afternoon when I got in the 40 person line to reserve a table a few hours later for the wife and I. I love the "no free lunch" concept here at Chubby Fish. There
Amazing food! It was worth the hour wait in line for the
Amazing food! It was worth the hour wait in line for the reservation! We had the stone crabs, summermelon salad, grouper, and shrimp. All dishes were delicious!
Absolutely phenomenal.
This experience has actually left me speechless. Every dish we tried was a 10/10. My favorites from this meal were the grilled oysters with crab curry and the summer melon with pork belly. Well worth the hour long wait! The restaurant opens at 5:00 a
Grilled Oysters and Lamb Ribs are a must
I feel like this place is a little overhyped. Don’t get me wrong the food is great but the zero reservations and long lines to get a table is annoying. I got there half hour early and there were 100 people in line already. I decided to come back ar
Top 5 spots in Charleston, in my opinion.
Nothing on the menu is less than amazing. Expect long wait times - but it's worth it!
This place had the best customer service,I literally pulled
This place had the best customer service,I literally pulled up and host saw me from the window. We made eye contact and she walked out to my car . She Let me know that 9pm was the first availability to accommodate my party ,I took it. I came back she
Sooooo freaking good!
You guys!!!!! This place is absolutely AMAZING! The people that work here are so knowledgeable and personable that I wish I could hang with them on the reg! The food!!!!! Oh.my.gosh!!! Incredible! Absolutely everything we had was to die for! D
This place deserves a Michelin Star for sure.
And there definitely is talk about it. After my experience with Chubby Fish, I would say they are a sinch to get it. I was leaving a Yelp event around the corner and was still hungry and had a parking spot near the storied restaurant. Told myself
Every now and again I come across a business that was just
Every now and again I come across a business that was just so good that I am intimidated to write a review. This is how it has been with Chubby Fish. I just don't feel confident that I can capture the excellence. We ate here two months ago while
Ok I did it.
We waited in line at 3:30 to get a table since we're right up the street. And when I say we, Katharine waited with a book. I took the rest of the group to Dispensary, Prohibition, then back to the neighborhood for a glass of wine at Philosophers
This was an amazing experience at Chubby Fish where I
This was an amazing experience at Chubby Fish where I brought my best friends from out of town. The food was exceptional, however the ambiance left us wanting. First of all, we went on a very hot day in June. They have an unusual method of seating cu
Hands down the best restaurant in Charleston, in my opinion.
I go every year for my birthday. Yeah, the wait is long, but it's totally worth it. For anyone who doesn't know how it works, people start lining up outside Chubby Fish around 3:30-4pm to get their name on the list. They don't start se
Wow
Get ready to wait in line for 45 -60 min starting around 4-415p. Doors open at 5. We were able to get seats for 630p. Well worth the wait. What delicious food! Creative! Tuna crude, grilled oysters w crab curry and puffed rice, green beans, charred l
Next level food in a great casual setting
Chubby Fish takes food to the next level! This is the perfect combination of comfort food, but something you could never make at home. I'm not a fan of fish in general, but it was so good we didn't even consider the non-fish options. The w
Everything they say
This was for a private event, so not plated and sit down. That said, food was excellent. Try the garlic shrimp and the friendly chicken ice cream! Bar tender pulled down a wine for me just because I asked about a varietal. Really great service.
Didn’t meet high expectations
Meh. Service was fantastic, setting was great for our likes, vibe was wonderful. Food, a bit better than mediocre. Grilled oysters wonderful, everything else ok, maybe a bit better than that, but not knock your socks off I was expecting. We live here
Amazing meal!
This meal ranked in the top two meals of my life. We ordered several different plates from celery salad, which honestly doesn’t sound great (but it was amazing), oysters, shrimp, pasta, and of course desserts. They were all stellar and so fun. This
Flavourful food, the one standing table is a let down.
Excellent and very flavourful food. Portions could be larger for the value. I wish they would remove the standing table. For the wait time for a table and then the food that one tiny standing table is a let down. Just put 2 bar stools or remove the t
Taste buds in happy land.
WOW!! I arrived at 4 o'clock after nervously parking my car on the street but was quickly assured by other people in line that leaving my car on the street is perfectly legal. (the signs posted by the city are a bit confusing) I was seated ri
Unforgettable Experience at Chubby Fish - Charleston, SC
If you’re in Charleston and looking for a restaurant that showcases the very best of fresh, locally-inspired seafood, Chubby Fish is a must-visit. This was, without a doubt, the best meal of my life. From the moment we arrived, the service was out
OMG the food is amazing.
Simply a cut above. Everything we had on the two nights we went - yes we went twice because the food was so outstanding - was simply wonderful. The fish, seafood and oysters were so fresh and were combined with flavors that just made them sing. The b
10 out of 10 dinner! We were able to book the large table
10 out of 10 dinner! We were able to book the large table for a party of ten, committing to a food and beverage minimum. The menu is a surprise although you can request some types of items. The best things were the caviar sandwiches (what??) for bein
Everything was so good - one of the best meals I've ever
Everything was so good - one of the best meals I've ever had. Caviar sandwiches were delicious. Grilled oysters were the only thing that I wouldn't get again but still good. Fish curry had amazing flavor, but maybe a little heavy on rice compared to
The moment you walk up & are greeted by the hostess, you
The moment you walk up & are greeted by the hostess, you know youre in for a treat at Cubby Fish! Part of Chubby's charm is that its tucked into a Charleston Row House in the Elliotborough neighborhood, so you'll really get a sense of Charleston
Hostess lies and doesn't say anything straight.
Makes false promises and then gaslights you into thinking you're in the wrong. Was excited to eat here, but will never come back. Overhyped, and the fame got to their heads for sure. Eat somewhere else and save your money and time.
Chubby Fish is worth the wait time.
See, everyone stated I must go to Chubby Fish! I walked down the residential streets to find this unassuming restaurant on the corner and was told that it was a 45 minute wait time. Being famished I opted not to wait and I left that day. I was told
Absolutely worth every single penny.
The line was so long we weren't sure we'd get a table, but once we got our table it was such a great experience. The food was absolutely incredible. We had the caviar sandwiches, half dozen oysters, the "fried chicken" ice cream and a noodl
Chubby Fish is one of the top 12 restaurants in the US for
Chubby Fish is one of the top 12 restaurants in the US for good reason. This was the desert, an ice cone shaped like a chicken drumstick; it was awesome. Our server was on point; she knew the menu and gave great wine suggestions. The Restaurant itsel
Oh yes, definitely a five-star meal.
The question is, what can I say about this wonderful fresh seafood restaurant that hasn't recently been written in the dozens of other positive reviews? We didn't look forward to standing in line prior to opening, but it became one of the highlights
Celery salad is our favorite and the fresh selection of
Celery salad is our favorite and the fresh selection of seafood, paired with the great wine and the lively ambiance makes for an all time Charleston favorite. Been here over 20 times and whenever friends or family are in town, we make it a point to
Good food, long wait and noisy
I know this place got a lot of hype but I don't get it. Yes, some of the food is really good, like the Crab Tagliatelle and the oyster rolls are fabulous. The cauliflower is good, but let's face it, it's cauliflower, The bone marrow was definitely
If you’re willing to wait, go here for elevated seafood dishes
We happened to drive by a looong line of people waiting on the sidewalk as we were leaving town to have dinner at Nick’s German Kitchen. Wondering what the wait was for, I checked my map program and found the likely source - Chubby Fish. After re
Got in at Chubby Fish
I am always hesitate to shell out five stars but the dish I had was a five star dish. It was wahoo with coconut and Brussels sprouts and it was the best dish I have had in a long time. Amazing! I was not a fan of the community table where my husband
Oops
We didn’t get. No reservations allowed and three hour wait for a table 😕 The maitre d’ recommended a great place around the corner. We told our waitress what happened. She said, “Oh, that’s my favorite restaurant.” Maybe next time.
It Really Does Show.
A brightly lighted stop on a busy street in the further part, so past Uhaul. It’s a draw for the eyes and ears as you step in and breathe. This is a restaurant. So go right in. Menu is filled with all kinds of offerings of Shellfish and Flatfish a
Excellent sharable dishes, great atmosphere
Cute neighborhood restaurant with eclectic interior. Beers were served in old smurf glasses. We sat at the bar in front of the food preparation area, and it was fun to watch all the excellent dishes being made. Had the grilled oysters, shrimp, and oy
The best seafood, ever! The seasonings on each dish
The best seafood, ever! The seasonings on each dish leaves you wondering, how did they do it, it's fantastic and unique. The whole fish, baked clams, spicy shrimp, root vegetables were all fantastic. All with great service
OMG! Is all I can can say! Best meal of my life.
My husband does not stand in line for food-ever. (he didn't-I did) but he did say after the meal that he would stand in line for this anytime. Celery salad, cauliflower, caviar sammich, curry. All beyond amazing! The best service - more appropriately
Now I understand why everyone was standing in line before
Now I understand why everyone was standing in line before this place opened. All of the food we tried was delicious. We had the best seat in the house, right in front of the chefs. What an experience! I am a very picky seafood person and never th
Still the absolute BEST.
Went twice within a week and not sorry. Both times we were in line about 430 and got seated immediately, but if you were here by 5, I'm pretty sure you will still get to eat that night.All local SC oysters which were fabulous. Today, my favorite bite
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