Charleston Crab House

The Charleston Crab House on Wappoo Creek Drive used to be a must-visit for me on every trip to Charleston.
After a long absence (my last visit was in 2016), I was excited to return.
Unfortunately, this recent visit was a major disappointment. While the restaurant still boasts a welcoming atmosphere, relaxing views, and superb service, the food quality has taken a nosedive.
The raw oysters were dried out.
Even after sending back the undercooked fried flounder twice, it still arrived raw in the center.
This experience raised serious questions about the overall skill of the cooking staff. Disappointingly, the flavors also fell flat.
The she crab soup lacked any real taste, the fried green tomatoes were bland, and the shrimp and grits were just uninspired.
Even the crab cake, which was somewhat salvageable, was marred by overly salty beans.
To top it all off, the hushpuppies were greasy and overcooked, starting out okay but quickly becoming unpleasant due to the excessive grease. The manager did apologize and take two appetizers off the bill, but it couldn't erase the overall disappointment, especially considering the high price point.
Honestly, I could have gotten better tasting seafood at a chain restaurant for a fraction of the cost. If a stunning view and friendly service are your top priorities, the Charleston Crab House might still be an option.
However, if you're looking for an exceptional seafood experience, I can no longer recommend this restaurant.

Great place right on the water.
Fresh seafood, lots to choose from & the prices were very reasonable. I had mussels in white wine & they were amazing.
I was curious about the "She Crab 🦀 soup," so I gave it a try.
Not at all appealing.
The aroma was amazing.
However, the texture was off-putting, to say the least.
(My opinion) Everyone else really enjoyed their meals. The service was great! Friendly and welcoming.
I would certainly go back again & again!

The food was delicious! I was famished as I hadn’t eaten all day, and so we ordered two appetizers which were great, and then I had a burger, fries and an extra side of coleslaw which was delicious! Our server was friendly and efficient, and the views of the harbor are also pretty!