Hyman's Seafood?

nicstockman · 02-10-2009, 02:10 PM

Hyman's Seafood in Charleston...

Love it, Hate it, or Never been?

http://www.hymanseafood.com/

Personally, I think it's overrated. Decent food but for Charleston there are tons of other seafood places that are much better, cheaper, and don't have super long lines.

AR1 · 02-10-2009, 02:12 PM

That place is the da bomb!! I love it. Go there everytime In Charleston.

gamecockphan · 02-10-2009, 02:13 PM

Horrible place. Tourist trap. Avoid at all costs.

Hank's is good.
Coast is pretty good.
Fleet Landing has a sweet waterfront setting.
Boat House on Sullivans is good.

Hell- go to Crosby's buy the fish youself and cook it at home. That'd be way better than Hymans.

ColaCock · 02-10-2009, 02:13 PM

There should be an "indifferent" option in the poll. I think it is okay but probably more overrated than anything...if I am in Charleston, I feel like there are much better options. It is mainly a tourist hot spot.

ColaCock · 02-10-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamecockphan

Fleet Landing has a sweet waterfront setting.
Boat House on Sullivans is good.

There ya go!

Couple places on Shem Creek are pretty good as well.

nicstockman · 02-10-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColaCock

There should be an "indifferent" option in the poll. I think it is okay but probably more overrated than anything...if I am in Charleston, I feel like there are much better options. It is mainly a tourist hot spot.

Yeah, prob should have made that an option. Sorry.

USC80 · 02-10-2009, 02:19 PM

It's OK....but not worth the wait! Too many other options!

kirkblitz · 02-10-2009, 02:20 PM

love it. even if it is a tourist trap its still yummy to the tummy :)

Bleedin'Garnet · 02-10-2009, 02:26 PM

It's ok. After you wait in line for an hour you'll be hungry enough to like anything. S.N.O.B. is great.

Las Vegas Gamecock · 02-10-2009, 02:29 PM

I prefer sitting on an outdoor patio on shem creek watching the boats come through with a cocktail in my hand.

ShutTheSuccop · 02-10-2009, 03:05 PM

overrated IMO...I prefer a local spot to a tourist trap like Hyman's. It is the place that tourist books tell you to go, which lowers my opinion of the place.

cockwalk · 02-10-2009, 03:10 PM

Hyman's has horrible frozen seafood and "locally" caught frozen shrimp from Korea. If you are from Charleston or are planning to visit there, don't be fooled by their brilliant marketing tactics. Oh, the reason that there is always a line is because even in the slow season they will block off the upstairs to make the place look busier. It's really a smart idea though. If you want good seafood here are a few:
Hank's
SNOB
High Cotton
Fat Hen (John's Island)
Cypress
Water's Edge (MTP)

gamecockphan · 02-10-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockwalk

Hyman's has horrible frozen seafood and "locally" caught frozen shrimp from Korea. If you are from Charleston or are planning to visit there, don't be fooled by their brilliant marketing tactics. Oh, the reason that there is always a line is because even in the slow season they will block off the upstairs to make the place look busier. It's really a smart idea though. If you want good seafood here are a few:
Hank's
SNOB
High Cotton
Fat Hen (John's Island)
Cypress
Water's Edge (MTP)

That is 100% true. I had a friend who worked there in the late 90's and he told me all about the place.

cjsgamecock · 02-10-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColaCock

There ya go!

Couple places on Shem Creek are pretty good as well.

YEAH dude Vickerys is where i usually go

gamecockphan · 02-10-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjsgamecock

YEAH dude Vickerys is where i usually go

Their bloody's are great.

nicstockman · 02-10-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockwalk

Hyman's has horrible frozen seafood and "locally" caught frozen shrimp from Korea. If you are from Charleston or are planning to visit there, don't be fooled by their brilliant marketing tactics. Oh, the reason that there is always a line is because even in the slow season they will block off the upstairs to make the place look busier. It's really a smart idea though. If you want good seafood here are a few:
Hank's
SNOB
High Cotton
Fat Hen (John's Island)
Cypress
Water's Edge (MTP)

Fat Hen? Never been there but would love to try it.

uscGRAD04 · 02-10-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColaCock

Couple places on Shem Creek are pretty good as well.

I think its called Shem Creek Bar and Grill...near the back. Pretty good

bunning · 02-10-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uscGRAD04

I think its called Shem Creek Bar and Grill...near the back. Pretty good

Yes, Shem Creek is AWESOME!

gamecockphan · 02-10-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uscGRAD04

I think its called Shem Creek Bar and Grill...near the back. Pretty good

Water's Edge is on Shem Creek too.

I bartended at Shem Creek for about a month in the summer of '98.

CWoodson24 · 02-10-2009, 04:52 PM

Hyman's is good, but they claim to use all local stuff and not cheaper substitutes, which isn't true.

Shem Creek Bar and Grill is meh IMO.

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View Poll Results: Hyman's Seafood - Love it, Hate it, or Never Been?
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02-10-2009, 02:10 PM	#1
nicstockman Allway’s wright Male Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,218 CockyCash: 30813578	Hyman's Seafood? Hyman's Seafood in Charleston... Love it, Hate it, or Never been? http://www.hymanseafood.com/ Personally, I think it's overrated. Decent food but for Charleston there are tons of other seafood places that are much better, cheaper, and don't have super long lines. __________________

02-10-2009, 02:12 PM	#2
AR1 Having 2 much fun!! Female Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: THE REAL WORLD Posts: 7,777 CockyCash: 915500	Re: Hyman's Seafood? That place is the da bomb!! I love it. Go there everytime In Charleston.

02-10-2009, 02:13 PM	#3
gamecockphan Household Name Male Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Charlotte Posts: 5,220 CockyCash: 2200	Re: Hyman's Seafood? Horrible place. Tourist trap. Avoid at all costs. Hank's is good. Coast is pretty good. Fleet Landing has a sweet waterfront setting. Boat House on Sullivans is good. Hell- go to Crosby's buy the fish youself and cook it at home. That'd be way better than Hymans. __________________

02-10-2009, 02:13 PM	#4
ColaCock Heisman Candidate Male Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,377 CockyCash: 200	Re: Hyman's Seafood? There should be an "indifferent" option in the poll. I think it is okay but probably more overrated than anything...if I am in Charleston, I feel like there are much better options. It is mainly a tourist hot spot. __________________

02-10-2009, 02:19 PM	#7
USC80 The Champ Male Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Summerville Posts: 8,601 CockyCash: 20000000	Re: Hyman's Seafood? It's OK....but not worth the wait! Too many other options! __________________

02-10-2009, 02:20 PM	#8
kirkblitz 2nd Team All-American Male Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Conway, SC Posts: 8,642 CockyCash: 2861576	Re: Hyman's Seafood? love it. even if it is a tourist trap its still yummy to the tummy :)

02-10-2009, 02:26 PM	#9
Bleedin'Garnet Game MVP Male Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 1,940 CockyCash: 500	Re: Hyman's Seafood? It's ok. After you wait in line for an hour you'll be hungry enough to like anything. S.N.O.B. is great. __________________ Class of '96

02-10-2009, 02:29 PM	#10
Las Vegas Gamecock Walk On Male Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 18 CockyCash: 1500	Re: Hyman's Seafood? I prefer sitting on an outdoor patio on shem creek watching the boats come through with a cocktail in my hand.

02-10-2009, 03:05 PM	#11
ShutTheSuccop Go Cocks! Male Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 8,464 CockyCash: 97950	Re: Hyman's Seafood? overrated IMO...I prefer a local spot to a tourist trap like Hyman's. It is the place that tourist books tell you to go, which lowers my opinion of the place.

02-10-2009, 03:10 PM	#12
cockwalk Walk On Male Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 28 CockyCash: 500	Re: Hyman's Seafood? Hyman's has horrible frozen seafood and "locally" caught frozen shrimp from Korea. If you are from Charleston or are planning to visit there, don't be fooled by their brilliant marketing tactics. Oh, the reason that there is always a line is because even in the slow season they will block off the upstairs to make the place look busier. It's really a smart idea though. If you want good seafood here are a few: Hank's SNOB High Cotton Fat Hen (John's Island) Cypress Water's Edge (MTP)

02-10-2009, 04:52 PM	#20
CWoodson24 4-Star Male Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 343 CockyCash: 500	Re: Hyman's Seafood? Hyman's is good, but they claim to use all local stuff and not cheaper substitutes, which isn't true. Shem Creek Bar and Grill is meh IMO.

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