Alright, so I finally got around to checking out that Blue Bay Seafood place in Spartanburg. Been hearing whispers about it for a while, you know how it is, folks saying it’s a local staple. So, I figured, why not, let’s see what the fuss is all about. Drove over there on a weekday, hoping to beat any crazy crowds.
Pulling up, the place looked, well, it looked like it’s been there a good long while. Not in a bad way, necessarily, just had that lived-in feel. Inside, it was pretty much what I expected. Dim lighting, lots of wood paneling, maybe a bit dated, but it had a certain charm, I suppose. It wasn’t packed, which was good. Found a booth pretty easily. The vinyl on the seats had seen better days, but it was clean enough.
My Meal and What I Thought
Took a look at the menu. Pretty standard seafood fare, lots of fried stuff, which, hey, sometimes that’s what you’re in the mood for, right? I decided to go for one of their combination platters. Thought it’d give me a decent sample. I think it had fried shrimp, some flounder, and hushpuppies. Always gotta have hushpuppies at a place like this.
The food came out pretty quick. The portion size was generous, I’ll give them that. Started with the shrimp. They were okay. Not the best I’ve ever had, but not the worst either. Decently cooked, not too rubbery. The flounder, though, was a bit of a letdown. It was on the greasy side, and the breading felt a little heavy. The flavor of the fish itself got a bit lost in all that. The hushpuppies were probably the highlight, to be honest. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and a nice oniony flavor. I could’ve eaten a whole basket of just those.
Service was efficient, I guess you’d call it. The waitress was busy, seemed like she was handling a good few tables. She got my order right, brought the food, refilled my drink. No real small talk, just straightforward. Which is fine by me, sometimes you just want to eat and go.
Wrapping Up My Visit
So, what’s the final word on Blue Bay Seafood in Spartanburg? Well, it was an experience. It’s one of those places that fills a certain niche. If you’re looking for no-frills, old-school, mostly fried seafood, then it might be your spot. For me, it was just… alright. It filled me up, and the price wasn’t too bad. Would I rush back? Probably not immediately. But I wouldn’t warn anyone away either. It is what it is, you know? A local joint that’s been doing its thing for years. Sometimes that’s all you need to know.
