Maryland Fried Chicken of Hartsville / The Shrimper

Ordered thru door dash. Received only half of our order. Food looks and tastes great but dasher was very rude to my wife. First time customer to both the restaurant and dash door. Never again. To both.

Food: 4

Service: 1

The food is good and the staff is very nice

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there is wheelchair availability

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

The food was good, the people nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Whiting 2 PC Dinner, Large Drink, Tender Dinner 5

Food was hot, fresh and tasted amazing. Every single staff member was very pleasant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Chicken Dinner, Fried Chicken Dinner, Large Drink

A Disheartening Experience in My Own Community

As someone who has spent their entire life in this community, I am deeply disappointed by my experience at The Shrimper. Despite being a local, I have never been made to feel so unwelcome in a space that is supposed to represent the vibrancy and hospitality of our town.

From the moment I walked in, it was clear that the staff's training and management were lacking. There was an unspoken but palpable sense that, because I didn't fit whatever profile they deemed acceptable, my presence was neither appreciated nor respected.

The service was dismissive at best and outright rude at worst. My attempts to engage with the staff were met with cold indifference, and it became increasingly clear that my experience was not a priority to them. The lack of professionalism and hospitality made for an uncomfortable and disheartening visit.

A restaurant should be a welcoming space for everyone, especially for those who call this community home. Unfortunately, this establishment seems to operate under a set of unspoken rules about who "belongs" and who does not, which is not only unfair but also a disservice to our diverse and inclusive community.

I had hoped for a pleasant meal but instead left with a bad taste in my mouth—figuratively and literally. Until the management takes steps to address these glaring issues, I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone who values respect, inclusion, and genuine hospitality.

Do better...

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

My fish batter was very bland not much seasoning

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Their food is really good and fresh at a great price!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Chicken Dinner

First time and it was excellent. Hot tasty and service was great too. The dinning area was a little warm but nothing to fuss about.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Catfish Dinner

Friendly staff but both time I got seafood plates it made me sick afterwards. Maybe the shrimp was left out too long or sumthin I'm not sure but I'm not going bk.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

The food here is great, have not ordered anything that was not. Chicken bog, barbecue, mac n cheese, fried chicken, it is all delicious. Going through the drive-thru, check your bag carefully that they didn't forget your utensils, napkin, ketchup etc.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

More batter than food, but still a good meal and relatively cheap too. Got fried clam dinner with okra.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Catfish was perfectly fried and delicious!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The catfish stew is delicious, we got 3 banana puddings,there were NO bananas or vanilla wafers in it therefore that is not banana pudding

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Catfish Stew, Flounder

Delish and friendly service, thank u vicky and crew

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good eating 😋

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4