Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Columbia by diners

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August 1, 2022
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Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Columbia, according to Tripadvisor

Seafood, once enjoyed only by Americans living on the coasts, is now available everywhere thanks to greatly improved transportation and storing technology. And Americans love seafood: Red Lobster, the casual dining chain, has hundreds of locations in 44 states and brought in $2.5 billion in sales . But Americans who love seafood seek it out in historic establishments and fine-dining restaurants as well as chains. Cooking styles and techniques vary across regions, many of which have their own specialized and beloved takes on seafood preparation, from boils to bakes to bisques.

To celebrate all things that travel from sea to dinner plates, compiled a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Columbia on . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed.

#19. Nick's Gyros & Grill

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (21 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Seafood
- Price: $
- Address: 780 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210-5115
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#18. Magnolia Buffet

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (16 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10060 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-4396
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#17. The Seafood Academy of Columbia

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7535 Garners Ferry Rd Ste G Suite G, Columbia, SC 29209
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#16. Wild Crab Seafood

- Rating: 2.5 / 5 (19 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Cajun & Creole
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 275 Park Terrace Dr Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29212-3726
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#15. The Krab Hut

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (14 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Service (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Cajun & Creole
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 280 Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212-2247
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#14. Red Lobster

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (47 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10136 Two Notch Road Unit 106, Columbia, SC 29229
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#13. Captain D's

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (31 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $
- Address: 7331 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209-2110
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#12. Ocean View Seafood Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (55 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1904 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210-7005
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#11. Yummi Crab

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (17 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.0/5), Value (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 150 Forum Dr Village at Sandhill, Columbia, SC 29229-7937
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#10. Atlantic Seafood Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (13 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood
- Price: $
- Address: 2444 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206-2362
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#9. Palmetto Seafood Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (17 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Specialty Food Market, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2200 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29204
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#8. Bonefish Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (95 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4708 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
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#7. Blue Fin

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (131 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 461 Town Center Pl Ste 4, Columbia, SC 29229-7961
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#6. Harbor Inn

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (61 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7275 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-7532
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#5. Bonefish Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (218 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1260 Bower Pkwy Ste A1, Columbia, SC 29212
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#4. Golden Bay Seafood Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (39 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6164 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212-3122
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#3. Oyster Bar Columbia

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (130 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1123 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201-3137
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#2. Pearlz Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (367 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 936 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3128
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#1. Blue Marlin

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,502 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1200 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201-3136
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