Heard about the place for years, so finally decided to give it a try. Was not impressed. I knew the food was expensive but don’t mind if the quality is there. The quality of food is subpar at best paid 38 dollars for a waffle house steak. Oyster stew was good but not 17 dollars a cup good, was obviously canned oysters. I don’t mind paying for good food I just don’t like paying 5 star prices for Captain Ds quality. Only giving 2 stars because service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
James Abney
My parents grew up in Aiken and recently took me here when we were in town visiting. I thought the seafood was fresh and very fairly priced. I got catfish, oysters, shrimp, scallops and deviled crab for $25. Unsure of the bad reviews about pricing on side items, but the restaurant is older; what else do you expect from a place that’s been there since 1931? Staff was awesome and very friendly. Highly recommended.
This place was recommended by a friend so I tried it out last night. Food was good but I must say but well overpriced. I ordered the steak and shrimp(10) for dinner, sat down ordered and got my sprite which was very stale and got another and told the server to try it and he claimed it was perfect so I changed it to coke but still the same so I hus didn't worry about it. Proceeded to bring me my food and packed it up to go but the server had to ask 3 times what I ordered n found out the to go was mine so they fixed that part. Ordered 10 shrimp and got 6 but they tried to charge me for 10, then the printer wouldn't work so I didn't worry about it. Mind you $48.99 for telegram dinner but got charged $70.62, sorry sc taxes not that high. Went inside to show frank, the owner, and all he said was he gve me a good deal as if I was aking for a break. Very nonchalant to say the lest, so I asked the waiter, his grandson, was he stupid or was he very stupid, are you smoking weed or what? I let them keep the extra $13 and walked out but I promise you this, yes the food is good but not worthwhile you charged me, didn't offer the diff bk BTW. I will never recommended or visit this place again. Frank was too interested in a lady he actually sat down with while she ate I guess and probably thought I wanted sum free, go figure. Sorry Variety, you deserve 0 stars.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Jeffrey Childress
Food was cooked perfectly , delicious,and a lot of it! Friendly staff !
Their steaks are hands down one of the best I have eaten. The atmosphere and service was top notch. A little pricey but for good food and great service, it's very much worth it and their serving sizes were big. You definitely will not leave hungry
Billie Tennile Cooper
Their steaks are hands down one of the best I have eaten. The atmosphere and service was top notch. A little pricey but for good food and great service, it's very much worth it and their serving sizes were big. You definitely will not leave hungry
Recommended dishes: She Crab Soup with a Side of Shrimp Oysters and Hush Puppies, Kingfisher Seafood Platter, Seafood
Cathleen Smith
Great sweet tea, home battered fried mushrooms absolutely delicious and more than plenty on quantity. As a matter of fact everything we ate was plentiful and delicious. All fresh made to order. Definitely a mom and pop cafe. Absolutely delicious
This is the best restaurant in Aiken !! The food is DELICIOUS. The customer service is the BEST!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Kristine
Food was freshly prepared and delicious. Servers were personable and able to answer questions. Atmosphere is dated and dark - but food makes it worth it!
Heard about the place for years, so finally decided to give it a try. Was not impressed. I knew the food was expensive but don’t mind if the quality is there. The quality of food is subpar at best paid 38 dollars for a waffle house steak. Oyster stew was good but not 17 dollars a cup good, was obviously canned oysters. I don’t mind paying for good food I just don’t like paying 5 star prices for Captain Ds quality. Only giving 2 stars because service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
My parents grew up in Aiken and recently took me here when we were in town visiting. I thought the seafood was fresh and very fairly priced. I got catfish, oysters, shrimp, scallops and deviled crab for $25. Unsure of the bad reviews about pricing on side items, but the restaurant is older; what else do you expect from a place that’s been there since 1931? Staff was awesome and very friendly. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Hush Puppies, Kingfisher Seafood Platter
This place was recommended by a friend so I tried it out last night. Food was good but I must say but well overpriced. I ordered the steak and shrimp(10) for dinner, sat down ordered and got my sprite which was very stale and got another and told the server to try it and he claimed it was perfect so I changed it to coke but still the same so I hus didn't worry about it. Proceeded to bring me my food and packed it up to go but the server had to ask 3 times what I ordered n found out the to go was mine so they fixed that part. Ordered 10 shrimp and got 6 but they tried to charge me for 10, then the printer wouldn't work so I didn't worry about it. Mind you $48.99 for telegram dinner but got charged $70.62, sorry sc taxes not that high. Went inside to show frank, the owner, and all he said was he gve me a good deal as if I was aking for a break. Very nonchalant to say the lest, so I asked the waiter, his grandson, was he stupid or was he very stupid, are you smoking weed or what? I let them keep the extra $13 and walked out but I promise you this, yes the food is good but not worthwhile you charged me, didn't offer the diff bk BTW. I will never recommended or visit this place again. Frank was too interested in a lady he actually sat down with while she ate I guess and probably thought I wanted sum free, go figure. Sorry Variety, you deserve 0 stars.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Food was cooked perfectly , delicious,and a lot of it! Friendly staff !
I am in love with this restaurant ??????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kingfisher Seafood Platter, Hamburger Steak, Seafood, Hamburger, Hush Puppies, Baked Potato
Great food, just a little on the pricey side.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger Steak, Seafood, Baked Potato
Their steaks are hands down one of the best I have eaten. The atmosphere and service was top notch. A little pricey but for good food and great service, it's very much worth it and their serving sizes were big. You definitely will not leave hungry
Their steaks are hands down one of the best I have eaten. The atmosphere and service was top notch. A little pricey but for good food and great service, it's very much worth it and their serving sizes were big. You definitely will not leave hungry
Overpriced for what you get won't go again
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp Dinner, Seafood, Baked Potato
Nice place and wonderful people ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger Steak, Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Hush Puppies
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Food is always great .and the salad is perfect.
Vegetarian options: It's all great.
Parking: Great
Kid-friendliness: Yes very .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: She Crab Soup with a Side of Shrimp Oysters and Hush Puppies, Kingfisher Seafood Platter, Seafood
Great sweet tea, home battered fried mushrooms absolutely delicious and more than plenty on quantity. As a matter of fact everything we ate was plentiful and delicious. All fresh made to order. Definitely a mom and pop cafe. Absolutely delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kingfisher Seafood Platter, Seafood
This is the best restaurant in Aiken !! The food is DELICIOUS. The customer service is the BEST!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Food was freshly prepared and delicious. Servers were personable and able to answer questions. Atmosphere is dated and dark - but food makes it worth it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Super food for a great price and Super service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
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