Hyman's Seafood? - Page 2

Chickenfan · 02-10-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nicstockman

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.

GOD AWFUL. NO LOCALS EVER! ALL TOURISTS WHO DON"T KNOW ANY BETTER! AVOID,AVOID, AVOID

TheGuitarCock · 02-10-2009, 05:15 PM

I think it's alright. I usually hit it up if I have time for lunch. But the whole "overrated" thing is just cliche. It's like the Beacon here in Spartanburg, Damons in Cola, and Hymans in Charleston. People just like to say now that it is overrated when fact is-it may be-but it apparently is pretty good considering the business they do.

Freehawk · 02-10-2009, 05:16 PM

It's a busy tourist place that concentrates on turning tables fast. The food is OK, though. I wouldn't make a special trip there.

Freehawk · 02-10-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGuitarCock

I think it's alright. I usually hit it up if I have time for lunch. But the whole "overrated" thing is just cliche. It's like the Beacon here in Spartanburg, Damons in Cola, and Hymans in Charleston. People just like to say now that it is overrated when fact is-it may be-but it apparently is pretty good considering the business they do.

Speaking of which, since high school I wanted to eat at the Beacon. This year I finally got the chance to make the pilgrimage. I must say I was unimpressed in every way. I wish I could go back and find my high school friend (who moved to Florence from Spartanburg) and tell him so.

Click · 02-10-2009, 05:20 PM

I like Hyman's pretty good. I've never had to wait long for a table, don't know why so many people are saying that. Its not overrated to me at all.

There's some other, well alot of, great places to eat in Charleston too though. Hyman's is just one of the places I love to eat at down there.

Click · 02-10-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Freehawk

Speaking of which, since high school I wanted to eat at the Beacon. This year I finally got the chance to make the pilgrimage. I must say I was unimpressed in every way. I wish I could go back and find my high school friend (who moved to Florence from Spartanburg) and tell him so.

They're under new management from what I've heard and have gone down hill ever since. Use to be a good place to eat in Sparta, but I like Sugar & Spice better now.

uscnoklahoma · 02-10-2009, 05:38 PM

I ate at Hymans a few years ago and wasn't blown away...it wasn't anything special but it wasn't bad either.

Marshall4usc · 02-10-2009, 06:48 PM

Okay so I'm a local and ALL locals SHOULD know that if you want amazing seafood. Hanks is where it's at!
http://hanksseafoodrestaurant.com/

Also Anson's Crispy Flounder is untouchable!!
http://www.ansonrestaurant.com/

The boathouse is pretty good too but overpriced.

NewberryCock · 02-10-2009, 07:23 PM

Thought that Hymans was so-so at best. Shem Creek,Hank's, and my favorite Anson's were a good bit better.

Gaichon · 02-10-2009, 07:28 PM

Only been there a couple of times, but I really like it. I'm not really Charleston guy and have only spent a few evenings there, so I'm not sure of all the eating establishments.

donbgamecock · 02-10-2009, 07:36 PM

No Hyman for me. I have never been there. I just can't think about Hyman and that fish smell.

I am not fond of Shem Creek Bar and Grill either. Not bad food but over priced for the quality. I used to live in the neighborhood right across the creek and was a plank owner of the dock and pavillion you see when you look directly across the creek.

I love the boat house on IOP. I like waters edge but usually out by the cabana bar. I'll walk the pier when the fishing boats come in. I do like Vickeries too. Thier carribean style food is a very nice change.

ColaCock · 02-10-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGuitarCock

I think it's alright. I usually hit it up if I have time for lunch. But the whole "overrated" thing is just cliche. It's like the Beacon here in Spartanburg, Damons in Cola, and Hymans in Charleston. People just like to say now that it is overrated when fact is-it may be-but it apparently is pretty good considering the business they do.

No, Damon's is horrible. Probably the worst in Columbia or the Midlands period.

Just because people frequent it, does NOT mean it doesn't suck...they may be just blind. It's kind of like how people like N'Sync or something...they have a hard time realizing it until they step away and listen to real music- even though N'Sync will sell.

Regalcock · 02-10-2009, 07:54 PM

Hyman's is ok.

Boat House is good.
I like Shem Creek

I used to always eat Italian @ Garibaldi's but I think they closed.

TheGuitarCock · 02-10-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ColaCock

No, Damon's is horrible. Probably the worst in Columbia or the Midlands period.

Just because people frequent it, does NOT mean it doesn't suck...they may be just blind. It's kind of like how people like N'Sync or something...they have a hard time realizing it until they step away and listen to real music- even though N'Sync will sell.

I will agree with you on Damons. It's a shame that it is so bad. I've been a few times to try and give it a second chance, and it's just as bad. It's in a prime location, and it has a good atmosphere. It's always slow and horrible when I go though. That place could be awesome with the right people and food.

al hough · 02-10-2009, 08:16 PM

The last time I was in Charleston I ate at "The Wreck" and really enjoyed it. I think that was in October of 2003.

CaptainCrunch · 02-10-2009, 08:16 PM

Hymans is good stuff

gvcock · 02-10-2009, 08:21 PM

Hymans is the best for sure.

CWoodson24 · 02-10-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by donbgamecock

No Hyman for me. I have never been there. I just can't think about Hyman and that fish smell.

I am not fond of Shem Creek Bar and Grill either. Not bad food but over priced for the quality. I used to live in the neighborhood right across the creek and was a plank owner of the dock and pavillion you see when you look directly across the creek.

I love the boat house on IOP. I like waters edge but usually out by the cabana bar. I'll walk the pier when the fishing boats come in. I do like Vickeries too. Thier carribean style food is a very nice change.

My thoughts exactly about the places on the creek, and we lived across the creek from each other.

Cockdaddy2001 · 02-10-2009, 09:47 PM

The Wreck was my favorite place in Charleston. I think they are under new management now....haven't been in a while.

crazy*cock · 02-10-2009, 09:52 PM

Hyman's is the worst tourist trap in Charleston. If you wait in line for that place, clearly you have not tried any other restaurant in Charleston. I have had friends work their and they have never said one good thing about it. I will not even list a restuarant that is better because they are all better, even the fast food joints on spring street are better than that place.

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02-10-2009, 05:15 PM	#22
TheGuitarCock Banned Male Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 16,967 CockyCash: 2872	Re: Hyman's Seafood? I think it's alright. I usually hit it up if I have time for lunch. But the whole "overrated" thing is just cliche. It's like the Beacon here in Spartanburg, Damons in Cola, and Hymans in Charleston. People just like to say now that it is overrated when fact is-it may be-but it apparently is pretty good considering the business they do.

02-10-2009, 05:16 PM	#23
Freehawk 2nd Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,087 CockyCash: 500	Re: Hyman's Seafood? It's a busy tourist place that concentrates on turning tables fast. The food is OK, though. I wouldn't make a special trip there. __________________

02-10-2009, 05:20 PM	#25
Click CWS National Champs! Male Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garnet Country Posts: 4,358 CockyCash: 503	Re: Hyman's Seafood? I like Hyman's pretty good. I've never had to wait long for a table, don't know why so many people are saying that. Its not overrated to me at all. There's some other, well alot of, great places to eat in Charleston too though. Hyman's is just one of the places I love to eat at down there.

02-10-2009, 05:38 PM	#27
uscnoklahoma 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Newberry County, SC!!!!! (Formerly Tulsa, OK) Posts: 4,969 CockyCash: 400	Re: Hyman's Seafood? I ate at Hymans a few years ago and wasn't blown away...it wasn't anything special but it wasn't bad either. __________________ Go Cocks!!!! This space has been censored

02-10-2009, 06:48 PM	#28
Marshall4usc Blue Chip Male Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charleston Posts: 679 CockyCash: 500	Re: Hyman's Seafood? Okay so I'm a local and ALL locals SHOULD know that if you want amazing seafood. Hanks is where it's at! http://hanksseafoodrestaurant.com/ Also Anson's Crispy Flounder is untouchable!! http://www.ansonrestaurant.com/ The boathouse is pretty good too but overpriced. __________________

02-10-2009, 07:23 PM	#29
NewberryCock 2nd Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newberry,SC Posts: 3,274 CockyCash: 1234866	Re: Hyman's Seafood? Thought that Hymans was so-so at best. Shem Creek,Hank's, and my favorite Anson's were a good bit better. __________________

02-10-2009, 07:28 PM	#30
Gaichon Chartreuse Microbus, 10-4 Male Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 5,546 CockyCash: 500	Re: Hyman's Seafood? Only been there a couple of times, but I really like it. I'm not really Charleston guy and have only spent a few evenings there, so I'm not sure of all the eating establishments. __________________ "A nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its laws made by cowards and its wars fought by fools." - Thucydides

02-10-2009, 07:36 PM	#31
donbgamecock 2nd Team All-American Male Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charleston Posts: 9,480 CockyCash: 500000	Re: Hyman's Seafood? No Hyman for me. I have never been there. I just can't think about Hyman and that fish smell. I am not fond of Shem Creek Bar and Grill either. Not bad food but over priced for the quality. I used to live in the neighborhood right across the creek and was a plank owner of the dock and pavillion you see when you look directly across the creek. I love the boat house on IOP. I like waters edge but usually out by the cabana bar. I'll walk the pier when the fishing boats come in. I do like Vickeries too. Thier carribean style food is a very nice change. __________________ *Go Cocks!*

02-10-2009, 07:54 PM	#33
Regalcock Fawlless Male Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Castle Anthrax Posts: 9,516 CockyCash: 17041681	Re: Hyman's Seafood? Hyman's is ok. Boat House is good. I like Shem Creek I used to always eat Italian @ Garibaldi's but I think they closed. __________________

02-10-2009, 08:16 PM	#35
al hough Walk On Male Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 60 CockyCash: 500	Re: Hyman's Seafood? The last time I was in Charleston I ate at "The Wreck" and really enjoyed it. I think that was in October of 2003.

02-10-2009, 08:16 PM	#36
CaptainCrunch MKG 4 ROY Male Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greenville Posts: 5,648 CockyCash: 550	Re: Hyman's Seafood? Hymans is good stuff

02-10-2009, 08:21 PM	#37
gvcock Recruit Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 142 CockyCash: 500	Re: Hyman's Seafood? Hymans is the best for sure.

02-10-2009, 09:47 PM	#39
Cockdaddy2001 2nd Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Irmo Posts: 2,768 CockyCash: 553	Re: Hyman's Seafood? The Wreck was my favorite place in Charleston. I think they are under new management now....haven't been in a while. __________________ Spurrier isn't going to go full Dabo and jump around like a hillbilly meth addict with an infield pass to the Darlington 500

02-10-2009, 09:52 PM	#40
crazy*cock Left Bench Warmer Male Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 245 CockyCash: 1792	Re: Hyman's Seafood? Hyman's is the worst tourist trap in Charleston. If you wait in line for that place, clearly you have not tried any other restaurant in Charleston. I have had friends work their and they have never said one good thing about it. I will not even list a restuarant that is better because they are all better, even the fast food joints on spring street are better than that place. __________________ Pat Forde, ESPN.com: If this were the Underachiever Top 40, I might have taken the Tigers first. Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com: If these selections were based on annual preseason expectations, the Tigers would have been No. 1.

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