Buddy Roe's Shrimp Shack

We were there on an evening when the chief cook failed to show up. Resulted in bad service, to say the least. Owner was very apologetic, and most folks (other than that night) are very satisfied w/ food and service. We just happened to show up on an off night. Can happen at any restaurant. The sincerity of the owner's apology meant a lot.

While visiting Charleston, we were looking for a local place to eat delicious seafood.  We spotted Shrimp Shack and made a turn to come back.  It was the worst decision we made on that day.
We could have paid more for the same meal for more price just a few minutes drive down in French Quarter Downtown but I am 100% sure that we would have gotten a BETTER service as well.
That being said, upon entering the shack, the hostess looked like she has never seen Asian people. Then, our waitress took a long time (I have had my shares of waiting tables) to take our order.  She then forgot my drink until I had to remind her and her reaction was, 'oh yeah'.
I saw her running back and forth to the bar, kitchen and the back deck.  Even if she is overworked, under staffed, there is no excuse to treat paying customers like we're such inconveniences.  Especially, the out of town customers who yelps!.  Way to make an impression Caroline. (No Pun indeed)
The menu selection is a variety of seafood.  We did not get any recommendations or suggestions.  Even at such a nice laid back restaurant, I felt uneasy and uncomfortable.  I did not even remember to order the 'Soft Shell Crab Special' that was advertised outside on the chalk board.  What a shame!!
Shrimp basket itself was decent.  I tried the lemon pepper flavor.  6 oz of succulent Shrimps overpowered by pepper...just as the nice shack ruined by  inhospitableness of the waitstaff.

A HUGE thank you to the management and staff (and to the festive local crowd that added to the fun atmosphere) for being such great hosts for my girlfriend's birthday last weekend. Our servers, Caroline & Lindsey, took care of our 20+ party wonderfully. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food, from the burgers to the fish tacos.

We found Buddy Roe's to be one of the few places in town that could handle our large group, without having to put down a deposit and without any hassle. They even stored the birthday cake we brought in their cooler for the evening, and helped slice and serve when it was cake time.

For a laid-back vibe, friendly hospitality, and good food, I highly recommend Buddy Roe's.