Welcome to Mayflower Seafood Restaurant Darlington
At Mayflower Seafood Restaurant in Darlington, SC, we pride ourselves on delivering a truly exceptional dining experience. Since opening our doors, we have been dedicated to serving the freshest seafood, including flounder, scallops, and shrimp, alongside mouthwatering steak options like our generous ribeye. Our cozy and inviting atmosphere complements our hearty portions, ensuring every meal feels special. Guests rave about our flavorful dishes, from the famous Captain’s Platter to the homemade clam chowder. With attentive service and a commitment to quality, we’ve established ourselves as a beloved local fixture for seafood enthusiasts and families alike. Join us at Mayflower for a taste of Southern culinary tradition!
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1765 Harry Byrd Hwy, Darlington, SC 29532 Hotline: (843) 393-9181
Welcome to Mayflower Seafood Restaurant Darlington: a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Darlington, SC. Located at 1765 Harry Byrd Hwy, this locally owned establishment has been delighting seafood enthusiasts and families alike with an extensive menu that showcases the best of the South’s aquatic offerings. If you're in the mood for fresh, flavorful seafood paired with top-notch service, Mayflower is the place to be.
The moment you step inside, you're greeted by an atmosphere that is both inviting and bustling with energy. The décor might feel a bit dated, but don't let that fool you—here, it's all about the food. Diners rave about the generous portions that leave you with enough to take home for later. The aromas wafting from the kitchen are enough to whet anyone's appetite.
- Seafood Delights: The menu features a wide array of options for seafood lovers, including popular items like fried shrimp, grilled fish, and the standout captain’s platter, which combines flounder, shrimp, scallops, and oysters. Many guests, like Melissa E., have declared it “the best seafood in Darlington.”
- Hearty Portions: Sizing is a proud signature at Mayflower. Expect plates piled high with food, ensuring you won’t leave hungry. A popular choice among patrons is the combination platters, allowing diners to sample multiple types of seafood in one meal.
- Quality Ingredients: Each dish is crafted from fresh ingredients, with an emphasis on flavor and presentation. Reviewers have noted the foods are cooked to perfection, with a special mention for the juicy ribeye steak that rivals many steakhouses in the region.
- Appetizer Heaven: Start your meal with tasty appetizers like fried cheese sticks or homemade clam chowder—a true delight that complements the seafood options beautifully.
While the menu reflects a strong focus on seafood, it's worth noting the steak and chicken offerings cater to land lovers, ensuring there's something for everyone in your party. Each dish is accompanied by traditional Southern sides, including hush puppies, coleslaw, and baked potatoes—with all the necessary condiments at your fingertips.
The service has garnered applause from many, though on busy nights, staff can be stretched thin, leading to a slightly rushed experience. However, as Myrtle B. observed, the staff remains friendly and attentive, striving to make your dining experience enjoyable. To beat the crowds, consider visiting during off-peak hours for a quieter experience.
In summary, Mayflower Seafood Restaurant Darlington is more than just a meal; it’s an experience steeped in Southern charm, flavor, and hospitality. Whether you are a seafood aficionado or just looking for a family-friendly dinner spot, this restaurant promises a satisfying dining experience that will have you craving more. Don’t forget to bring home some leftovers—but be warned, you might just finish everything in one sitting!
Ordered the fried Mayflower. Shared with hubby. Food was delicious fresh not greasy. The service was top notch. And the overall look of the restaurant was clean and very busy. Highly recommend
Good are so awesome, service is great to serve but need hire more since it shortage. Inside building looks great and cozy.
We eat there often it's always great and lots of food It's great to have your own plate or to share with a partner. Grand children love it too
We went early evening when they were not so busy. We both enjoyed the captain platter, flounder, shrimp, scallop and oysters. Cooked perfectly. Great hush puppies and slaw. The staff were friendly and attentive.
The best seafood in Darlington, SC. I love the shrimp, flounder, scallops particularly!!
A well established locally owned seafood restaurant. It's not fancy, and the decor is dated. But don't let that fool you into thinking the Mayflower is subpar when it comes to the food. The menu has just about anything a seafood lover wants, several types of fish, flounder, haddock, whiting, to name but a few. There is popcorn shrimp, jumbo shrimp, scallops, deviled crab, oysters, and more. Mayflower offers several combination platters and a 'build your own' option. You can choose to have your food fried, blackene, or broiled. Be prepared to be amazed when your food is brought out. The plates are piled high, and I do mean high. So high, your choice of 2 sides have to be brought out on separate plates! The food is hot, fresh, and flavorful. Each plate is accompanied by 5 or 6 ring style hushpuppies, a true Southern tradition. There are several sides to choose from, including Cole slaw, fresh crisp salad, fried okra, green beans, fries, both sweet and regular baked potatoes. Cocktail and tartar sauce are on the table for you to help yourself. For baked potato lovers, sour cream, honey butter, and whipped butter are provided in an abundance. For the land lovers, Mayflower has several options, but the one that stands loud and proud is the ribeye steak. Now I know many would say you can't get a good steak outside of a steakhouse. Well let me tell you, Mayflower's ribeye surpasses many a steak house steak I have eaten. First, the size, it fills a dinner plate and it's not a thin cut by any means. Cooked to your preference, your steak will arrive hot and juicy and will have your table mates wishing they had ordered one. Can't decide between seafood and steak, Mayflower offers a combination plate of steak and a seafood item of choice. There is a daily evening special and a lunch menu with smaller portions and smaller prices. The place is popular, so be prepared for a wait, especially on the weekend. The staff will get you seated just as quick as they can. There is seating both inside and out, with an intercom to let you know your table is ready. Occasionally, the service has been lacking, more to do with staff being rushed off their feet by hungry diners. So if you don't get that refil on your drink, or you're waiting on your check, Hang in there. They'll get to you. Be prepared to ask for a take out box, as few can finish everything on their plate. Ask for takeout containers of cocktail and tartar sauce, they will happily obliged. The average price is around $20 per person up to $30 for a combo plate. This includes drink and tax. Credit and debit cards as well as cash is accepted.
Huge portions! Yummy food. Outstanding service. We took our grandson to eat here and he loved the popcorn shrimp.
My friend and I came here for dinner tonight. When we arrived we put our name on the list for a table. There were many people waiting, however we were seated in less than five minutes. Our server was at the table as soon as we were seated and took our drink order. When she returned we had already decided on our meals. We went with the haddock, jumbo shrimp combo. We both wanted a side salad and one had fries while the other wanted a baked potato. The salad was so fresh and delicious with onion, tomato and shredded carrots. Before we could finish the salad all the condiments and extra plates were brought out. I was surprised why extra plates would be needed but then the order arrived. Two full filets of haddock, eight Jumbo shrimp, fries covering the entire plate and four hush puppies piled high. Extra plates are a must to get your food not to spill it everywhere. Our server was very busy but not to busy to make sure our drinks were refilled. To go boxes were provided and much needed. The food was delicious, piping hot and not over cooked in any way. The fish was lovely and white and very flaky. The tarter sauce is by far the best I've ever had. It wasn't all mayonnaise! Wish I'd asked for extra to bring home. The only negative was that it did feel very rushed. I understand that the restaurant was busy in the middle of Saturday afternoon but I just felt that it was a rush to move a table. The restaurant is loud with all the people talking, however it is very open and it was packed. Nothing overly fancy but definitely great for a family. I'm looking forward to my left overs tomorrow and will be back when I'm in SC again.