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Seewee Restaurant

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A historic, no-frills Southern seafood joint serving up generous portions of classic fried fare with a welcoming, homey atmosphere.

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Wed/Fri 18-21h

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The front dining room

Seewee Restaurant

Highlights

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Must-see attractions

A historic, no-frills Southern seafood joint serving up generous portions of classic fried fare with a welcoming, homey atmosphere.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"This hidden gem offers authentic Southern seafood and a comfortable, relaxed setting worth the drive!"

TIP

Enhance Your She-Crab Soup

A local tip suggests adding hot sauce to the she-crab soup to bring out its flavors.

Visit During Off-Peak Hours

To avoid crowds and ensure a smoother experience, consider visiting during less busy times.

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Quick Facts

Open·Closes 8:30PM

Cuisine

Seafood, Southern

Price

Mid-range

Phone

(843) 928-3609

Address

4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw, SC 29429, USA

Insta-Factor

Medium

Highlights

Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Authentic Southern Seafood

Authentic Southern Seafood

Experience classic, no-frills southern seafood with generous portions of fried shrimp, flounder, and oysters.

Cozy, Rustic Atmosphere

Cozy, Rustic Atmosphere

A charming, homey decor with checkered tables and shelves filled with nostalgic finds. A true hidden gem.

Generous Portions & Value

Generous Portions & Value

Diners rave about the ample servings of well-seasoned, crispy fried seafood, making it a great value.

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Enhance Your She-Crab Soup

A local tip suggests adding hot sauce to the she-crab soup to bring out its flavors.

Visit During Off-Peak Hours

To avoid crowds and ensure a smoother experience, consider visiting during less busy times.

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Explore the Restaurant

Take a moment to tour the unique interior; you might even find an oil painting on a door!

Don't Skip the Hush Puppies

These are a highly recommended starter and a must-try for any visitor.

Tips

from all over the internet

Enhance Your She-Crab Soup

A local tip suggests adding hot sauce to the she-crab soup to bring out its flavors.

Visit During Off-Peak Hours

To avoid crowds and ensure a smoother experience, consider visiting during less busy times.

Explore the Restaurant

Take a moment to tour the unique interior; you might even find an oil painting on a door!

Don't Skip the Hush Puppies

These are a highly recommended starter and a must-try for any visitor.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Seewee Restaurant is celebrated as a hidden gem offering authentic Southern seafood and a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere. Diners consistently praise the generous portions and friendly service. However, some recent experiences have noted slow service and a decline in the food's flavor compared to past visits, leading to mixed opinions on consistency.

"Rustic old building that's been around for almost a century. If it was recommended to me by a local I would think it looked too sketchy and drove on by.

If you are into southern seafood (shrimp , flounder , oysters, scallops ) especially fried this place does it right. Lightly breaded, crispy , with just enough seasoning where don't have drown it with sauces.

I recommend a fried flounder, the fried oyster as well as the onion rings.

She-crab soup was a famous stable but it needed hot sauce to really wake it up.

Just unassuming place once you get inside was nice and cozy. Service was over the top friendly and the food came up pretty fast considering they cook it fresh to order.

The crab cake was okay but I'm also comparing it to fresh flaky thin meet crab cake from Maryland which is kind of unfair.

The prices was reasonable. 6 dollars for the cup of she-crab soup, 35 for the combination seafood platter, 13 for the crab cake.

Not a tourist space. If you are into hole in the wall locations that has good food and excellent friendly service it is definitely worth a stop."

Sam Root

"A restaurant that will not leave anyone indifferent! When you are on the road for a long time, tired and want to relax with good food - this is the seafood restaurant that will not leave you indifferent! You will like everything here: the atmosphere, the service and excellent food. The owner of this restaurant, who is 90 years old, deserves special attention! In her wise years, she continues to manage the business, does not leave ANY CLIENT without attention and talks with him :)) She has a family restaurant business from her parents and a wealth of experience. Be sure to take a short tour of the restaurant and you will find a lot of interesting things there, including an oil painting on the door! We hope to visit this restaurant again next time."

Magic Life

"Hidden gem! We seek out no-frills, off the beaten path restaurants and See Wee delivers in every category. Hole-in-the-wall, delicious & authentic. This meat and three meets seafood restaurant is worth the drive. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend the fried shrimp, fried flounder, butter beans, green beans, fried okra, squash, and desserts. Hush puppy starter is not to be skipped. Quiet atmosphere and family friendly.
Accessibility note: There is a ramp to get someone up the majority of the steps but customers would still need to be able to navigate 1-2 steps into the restaurant. Restrooms are located around the side of the building, which could also be challenging for some visitors.

Overall a 9.5/10."

Theresa Childs

What People Like

Authentic, home-style Southern cooking
Generous portions of well-seasoned seafood
Friendly, welcoming service and atmosphere

What People Dislike

Inconsistent food quality
Slow service at times

Frequently Asked Questions

Popular dishes include fried shrimp, fried flounder, oysters, hush puppies, and She-Crab soup. Many enjoy the various sides like butter beans and green beans.

Yes, the restaurant is described as family-friendly with a quiet atmosphere and kids' menu options.

It offers a cozy, rustic, and homey decor with checkered tables, creating a nostalgic and comfortable dining experience.

While primarily known for seafood, options like fried green tomatoes, hush puppies, and various vegetable sides are available.

Service is generally described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, though some reviews mention occasional slowness.

Many consider it a worthwhile 'hidden gem' and a great alternative to more expensive downtown Charleston restaurants, especially for quality seafood.

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