Blue Fin - Columbia

Review summary

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   Kendell

   Charleston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a9:30 reservation, however they closed at 10pm. We were rushed to order but the food was great. We called ahead to ensure everything was ok. The server gave the cook a heads up that we were the last table and was almost at the restaurant. When we arrive she greeted us with a smile escorted us to our seat and we began to order. Food was great
   

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   Tanisha

   VIP

   Western NC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   I didn’t know about or care to experience karaoke night but was sat next to the bar. It seems the waitress should’ve confirm my preference for our reservation.
   

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   Fran

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My overall experience here was good. The occasion was a first date. Our waitress was friendly and brought the food & drinks out quickly. I ordered the sea bass with fried rice & collards. Food could have been seasoned more- it was pretty bland. Collards were overcooked (mushy). And the piece of sea bass was very thin, not much "meat".
   

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   Bridgett

   Charleston

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 30 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Our waitress mentioned it was her first night. First, I asked what the soup of the day was and she couldn’t remember so she went to ask but unfortunately it was already sold out (at 7:15 PM). Second, she brought our drinks and they were made as ordered. Next, we received the appetizer we had ordered and it was also as ordered. We wanted to request bread but she didn’t give us the chance so we ended up getting another waitress’s attention to request bread. Then, I received my large house salad (my dinner selection) but it did not include the grilled chicken I had ordered. She went to check on the grilled chicken and I finally received it about 10 minutes later when my husband received his shrimp and grits (dinner selection). The restaurant was very noisy with children screaming (and running) and even adults speaking very loudly in the booths and tables and bar area around us. We have dined here many times but this particular dining experience was disappointing. We understand it was the waitress’s first night and we are very understanding of that but overall we were disappointed.
   

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   Neo

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great meeting up with some friends. The food was good and the service was excellent
   

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   Sharon

   VIP

   Charleston

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best brunches in Columbia area - we eat here a few Sundays each month. Food and service is always excellent!
   

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   Kim

   Fort Lauderdale

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   I had to send my Ahi Tuna back. It didn't taste very good, and it seemed to have been sitting out all day. It was warm - not like it had just been seared but warm. Then I had two tiny crabcakes on a bed of black-eyed peas, tomatoes, and little bits of leaks. There was no sauce, so it was rather dry.
   

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   Helena

   VIP

   Baltimore

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 29 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great Food, even ordered some to go! Service was awesome and staff was friendly and accommodating.
   

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   Rich

   Charleston

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 27 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was good and it was karaoke night so a bit loud
   

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    Colette

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This is my husband’s favorite local restaurant and we took him out for his birthday. It was a great experience as always. His go-to meal is the blackened sea bass and mine is the catfish. The only thing we’re always missing is a fish-dish on the kids menue (fried fish maybe). The staff is on point and the ambience as well. Nothing fancy but great restaurant.
    

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