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Bubba's Fish Shack

16 South Ocean Boulevard, Surfside Beach, SC
(843) 232-9798
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Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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Roseboro, North Carolina, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This was our second visit to Bubba's. Apparently more people have discovered this gem since last visit. We had about a 20 minute wait. The hostess had called in sick and the wait staff was attempting to seat people and do their jobs as well. But our service never suffered as a result. Again this visit, the shrimp and the... More

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Belleplain, NJ
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79 reviews 79 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Every vacation I like to take myself out to lunch on a patio. I chose Bubba's Fish Shack because their kitchen was open and I could eat outside. There's nothing like the ocean breeze, so relaxing. My server was Hillary and she was just attentive and delightful. She saw me reading my kindle and let me just enjoy my time,... More

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Sevierville, TN
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

We picked Bubba's Fish Shack because it had good reviews and the prices were reasonable. The food was good, but I wish they had more of a selection. Everything on the menu was fried. We really enjoyed the pickle nickels though.

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White Plains, New York
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151 reviews 151 reviews
87 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
116 helpful votes 116 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

This was one of the few Myrtle Beach and environs restaurants that got good reviews. It deserved it. The fish restaurant serves mainly fried specialties--the only complaint--but these are done in authentic Southern style. Stick to the beer as the chardonnay was barely palatable. My husband and I had a good basket of flounder and clams respectively, which we traded... More

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North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

It was our first visit to Bubba's on the recommendation of family. At check in the hostess said our wait would be 20-25 minutes but we only waited maybe 10. There are bench swings to help pass the time. The service was typical...nothing extra or above par but we didn't "need" for anything either. The food was good especially the... More

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NC
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21 reviews 21 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Great atmosphere, great service and great food! I was impressed. (I'm not big on 'chicken sandwiches' but WOW- the chicken cheddar sandwich was impressive). Also our waitress (obviously a seasoned veteran!) was a hoot! She was fun.

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Cameron,NC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We got down to Bubbas sorta early in the afternoon. The calamari was so good it melted in your mouth . Everyone was friendly and the drinks were great. I had a creek shrimp basket with fries and my husband had the bubba burger. Both plates were heaped up . The shrimp were really good (I did use some of... More

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See 2 more reviews by DragonflyNC07 for Surfside Beach
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 via mobile

We were looking for a departure from the seafood buffets and found this on TA. Overall food was good and price was fair. We went on a Sunday night so it was not that busy so service was prompt. Will return again next year.

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Sacramento, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Good food & drinks! Very friendly staff! Good for families. You can have your fish grilled, blackened or fried. Excellent hush puppies like my moms (from Alabama). Visiting from California! :)

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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Great fried calamari - paired with a delicious jalapeno jelly that's made in house! Fried Green Tomatoes were also a delicious appetizer. My spouse and I shared an assorted seafood platter and everything was good except for the clam strips. Those were a joke. . . more like clam niblets! Service was just okay.

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