Aiken Fish House and Oyster Bar

We wanted to go to Aiken Fish house to try their new menu items. The food was good as is typical. The new menu now charges extra for premium sides and doesn’t offer a couple of the items from before such as grouper. We were disappointed in that because my son wanted to order a grouper. The waitress was sweet and the place was clean. The sweet potato fries were really good as were the collard greens. My baked potato was dense and dry, so be sure to request a fresh one. And my catch of the day was very tiny as far as the size. If I had known that I would’ve ordered something different. I’m happy that we have this restaurant in Aiken, and will go again.

The place was FULL on a Monday (7:15pm they close at 9pm) and we STILL were able to get seated within 10 minutes without a reservation. I suggest calling ahead if needed. The floor was sticky in the restroom and in certain areas of the dining section (im assuming it was due to the time we arrived vs time business closes + customer volume). The Whole Red Snapper Plate (photo) was a hit for some. Others enjoyed the burgers, and the hush puppies were cooked "Just Right!". The fries were over seasoned, the rice & beans lacked flavor and was dry. (Again could be due to the time of our dining). Our server was Great! Didn't need to ask for refills. She would check the table at the right times (not when your mouth is full of food 🤣). We were not acknowledged right away upon entering - again, they were PACKED, and there is only 1 hostess. The other staff (who were by the door- bartender, waitresses) didn't acknowledge either, but personally, I'm only interested in how my own wait staff is since they are getting my tip. Overall, it was an OK experience, again could be due to the time we choose to go vs the time the business closes.

This was our first time here, came around 4:30 on a Friday early in March. Not super busy yet (probably would have been later). There were no prices for beer or cocktails on the bar menu, so we didn't order any (I hate asking for a price; although the menu does helpfully inform you that "you can buy the kitchen staff a round for an extra $10"). Our fish and chips came with a couple of quite hard little hushpuppies. It was disappointing that a small side of coleslaw isn't included with a fish and chip meal (this is the 765th fish and chip restaurant in North America that we have eaten at by the way, and of those only 7 have not served a small coleslaw with the dinner) A 18-22% tip is recommended and thoughtfully calculated for your convenience. Our waitress was perfunctory.

Drove down on the golf cart as usual! Was super excited about the new menu. Holy guacamole May the 4th be with you the fish house crew has blown it out the water! Its the largest menu i have seen since AFH opened! Its loaded with a lot of good stuff! We had pimento cheese shrimp jelly jam w/ naan and hush puppies. One of the best appetizers I’ve ever had! Wings were wings but the Teri Hot sauce reminded me of Wife Savers flavor back in the day. Daughter had poke bowl and loved it and fiancé had blacked salmon. We loved everything we had and was very pleased

Had the green 🍏 tomatos.. under seasoned,firm cooked perfectly.... Charbroil oysters, magnificent...I had cod platter my date catfish.the fish was flakey & delicious. The greens were "ok".I've learned in the south there's a million different ways people cook greens..(under seasoned).but ok... But BABY THE RED BEANS 🫘 (OR LACK THERE OF)& RICE WAS THE STAR OF THE SHOW.. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Just needed more beans ..WAiter was great very attentive. I'm definitely going back