Mudcat Charlie's

Awful experience. Food for two was $70. Couldn't eat my steak...it tasted horrible. Waitress didn't see about us, didn't smile, and was not friendly at all. She didn't deserve the $30 we were forced to leave her with the added gratuity. They made us pay for my $20 plate even though I couldn't eat it. I then ordered a burger and it was bloody. Couldn't eat it either. I'd go hungry before I'd go back to this place! more

Had been to Skippers Fish Camp (tourist trap)(sorry Skipper) Mudcat's was the real deal. Honest staff. Ambiance galore. Will return by boat from Fernandina next time more

This is a restaurant/bar on the water, that caters to locals and boaters. The food is good and the atmosphere is relaxed. Most of the negative reviews appear to take exception with the time it takes for service, yet it is not fast food or quick eats. The seafood is great (per my wife and her contingent) as for me, I recommend the barbeque plate and cheese grits. more

My husband and I drove up from Jekyll Island to the next little town, Darien, and decided to eat at Mudcat Charlie's just south of town. It's on the water and it was interesting looking at the boats, but that's about all. Everyone had recommended this place, but I did not fall in love with it. Food was fair, my husband's shrimp being the best. I ordered stuffed flounder and was not impressed - too fish tasting. Their slaw is different - it's dry with dressing on the side. I prefer it already mixed so the cabbage isn't so-o-o crisp, but my husband said it was pretty good to him. Maybe at night the place gets lively and we were there at 4 p.m. on a Sat. and it was pretty slow. All in all, I probably don't want to return any time soon. more