Buddy Roe's Shrimp Shack

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  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.

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  Posted on 06.09.12 R K.

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  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.

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  Posted on 05.15.12 Alexi R.

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  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.

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  Posted on 06.10.11 Steven P.

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  I hesitated, give a place 3-stars on one visit or not?  Here's the first impression, deferring to the other reviews for more details on the menu.
  
  The good stuff:
  - the setting, plenty of nature to look at out back
  - the layout, great bar atmosphere, plenty of places to sit or hang and the best part is the outdoor patio with its own bar.  When they open the two large garage doors in the back of the place, the outside comes in.  Excellent.
  - the stage, although we were too early for the music, it had a great location, feel and setup
  - drink selection was very good
  
  The not-so-good stuff
  - the food:
  I ordered the ceviche, advertised on the sign out front, and assured by the waitress that it would make a meal (along with the homemade chips).  It was not in the appetizer section, but in the lunch/dinner section.  It was a normal ceviche serving, a little less than a cup, no where near enough to make a meal (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Occ1iIbdjrnyi9xhdUXSGw?select=TyfYQsJh2n5P-Q_70K8QFw">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>).  This was why I'd asked.  It was accompanied by chips that were greasy but not bad.  They were necessary given the portion size.
  The homemade chips were thick(er) and just alright.
  The wife's shrimp burger was tasty and could be a recommendation.  The preparation was not as good as could be, with the patty coming out more as a ball.  Mashing it out a bit made for a decent sandwich.
  - service was interesting...could have been a bad day for our waitress, but she was very detached.  She checked in on occasion, but I felt that she wasn't trying very hard.
  
  All-in-all, I'm going to go back.  I believe the other menu items hold promise, especially the shrimp (all preparations).
  
  And as Steven P. said, the miniature golf is still there (I'd done that place 10 years ago) and you can watch as people are honing their skills.

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  Posted on 07.04.10 Bill M.

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  If you enjoy a fun evening with drinks and music, you must go to Buddy Roe's --  they have great food also.
  Ronnie & Kim Johnson have done a fabulous job decorating the place, they are both outstanding musicians and they have great food --
  Do you like fried shrimp - they have the best.
  Do you like fried sweet potatoes?  there's are awesome!!!!!!
  Like to dance?  This is your place.
  It is not a rough house -- it is just a lot of clean fun.
  Liz Loadholt

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  Posted on 01.15.10 Liz L.

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