Tadpole Fish Camp

Greer, United States

4.1

17 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 864-877-6316
Website:
www.tadpolefishcamp.com
Address:
13445 E Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer, SC, 29650
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No

Today

Today –
Local time (Greer) 3:17 PM Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday –
Wednesday –
Thursday 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday 3:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday 3:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Tadpole offers a variety of seafood. We have Grouper, Cod, Perch, Catfish, Fresh Rainbow Trout, Shrimp Scampi, Calabash Shrimp, Crab Legs, Fantail Shrimp, Cajun Crusted Talapia, Whole Flounder and many more! Tadpole has many other SC favorites like Calabash Chicken, Sirloin Tips, Hamburger Steaks, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Livers, we even have Frog Legs. We are famous for our STEWS. Oyster Stew, Chicken Stew & Catfish Stew and we believe in large portions at a good price.

History

Established in 1978.

Tadpole Fish Camp was started in 1978 by G. B and Blanche Lloyd. In 1980 they hired Jimmy Tallent. Jimmy immediately made Tadpole his first priority, working all the time. He soon became the manager, and they taught him all about the business. When G. B and Blanche were ready to retire, they knew Jimmy would be the perfect person to buy the Tadpole from them, so in 1997 the Tadpole was officially bought by Jimmy!

Meet the Business Owner

Jimmy T.

Business Owner

Jimmy has owned the Tadpole since 1997, and worked there since 1980. He knows every detail of the seafood business. Jimmy is usually working, but when he has time he loves to play golf, and go to the beach!

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17 reviews of Tadpole Fish Camp

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Place rating: 2
Inman, SC
My husband and I have eaten at the tadpole a lot. I get take out and we eat in. I usually love the food. They give your great helpings and my husband and I usually share a 3 item combo. The lady who is in charge of the take out orders is the nicest person every time I go. My rating is based on my last visit there. We ordered food for my daughter this time as well because we wanted her to try the flounder. I noticed a weird smell when I got in the car but I never thought it would be the fish. The flounder was not edible at all. We all spit it out after trying the first bite. I can’t go back now because I will always remember that flounder. Thank goodness there are other seafood places to go to. Sorry tadpole you lost my business.
Place rating: 5
Philadelphia, PA
Tadpole’s is awesome. The food is consistently delicious. The 25 minute drive to get the food is so worth it. My favs are the crab legs and the salt & pepper Catfish.
You might pass the establishment the first time if you aren’t quite sure where it is. It sits in a plaza and is sort of hidden in the back.
Place rating: 5
Greer, SC
Visited on a Friday night at 6:45 pm. The parking lot was full & I expected a long wait to be seated. I was seated and eating my meal within 10 minutes. Great food & friendly service.
Tadpoles is not high end dining it’s about the food.
Place rating: 4
Spartanburg, SC
Very good! Served hot and fresh!!! Not for a dieter.
Place rating: 3
Inman, SC
The service was great & our large party didn’t even have to wait. I ordered scallops & my husband got grouper. He loved the grouper & said it was some of the best he had eaten. My food was not hot so I was disappointed. There is now way I am eating lukewarm fish. In their defense, I did not return it to the kitchen. When I bit into my food & it was not hit, I lost my appetite.
Place rating: 4
North Charleston, SC
The place is much bigger inside than it looks! We came for my sister in laws birthday and we were surprisingly pleased with the place. Our server came by and sat with us while taking our orders. Sweet tea was awesome!
The plates, or trays, were freaking huge! Portions were ridiculously large.
Slaw was excellent as was the flounder, scallops, and shrimp. Definitely the best fish camp we’ve ever been to. Look forward to next visit to Greer.
Mostly fried food, but if that’s what you’re looking for then this is your place.
Place rating: 5
Greer, SC
Love the food price is ok since you get so much food and not to mention this is where my mom and dad worked met and got together he was a cook and she a waitress anyways the chicken and shrimp is great last time I went they told me they don’t have all you can eat Calabash anymore so kinda bummed about this but what you gonna do.
Place rating: 4
Spartanburg, SC
There are quite a bit of fish camps in this area that I have been to… this is probably my most favorite of them.
Service was amazing for 4 of us on 3÷28÷2015. Very quick.
If you want a LOT of food, I highly recommend getting a «combination platter» which costs around $ 14. I got calabash chicken, fried grouper and tilapia on mine. Everything tasted amazing (but I did not eat the cole slaw as I generally am not a fan of it).
Be aware that there is absolutely no wi-​fi or internet reception over here. Kind of strange as there is Wal-​Mart and stuff nearby.
I will definitely be coming back to the Tadpole. Food was amazing and it blows anything off of Red Lobster out the water.
Place rating: 2
Simpsonville, SC
It has been over 20 years since we gave the Tadpole a try. We should have saved our money. It was just plain bad seafood. The oysters had no taste. The shrimp were hard. The grouper was overcooked and thin. The scallops tasted like breaded fish and were SO tough we couldn’t eat them. The water tasted funny. The coleslaw was way too vinegary and runny. The best thing on my plate was the baked potato. My husband’s fries were cold. It was a $ 30 meal that was terrible. I had an upset stomach immediately after eating and have been eating Tums all evening. We will not go back. The only saving grace was our server who was nice and attentive. I do not remember her name.
Place rating: 3
Greer, SC
The grouper was good. The problem with this place is that the wifi and your telephone reception isn’t there.
Place rating: 4
Greer, SC
Great food and huge portions at a great price. We tried the crab legs and fried grouper and I highly recommend both. They even prepared the melted butter well for the crab. It wasn’t watery and separated like most places. I removed one star because the atmosphere is pretty outdated — well worth it for the food though.
Place rating: 5
Greer, SC
Our family loves it! Tons of food for about $ 8ish. Food comes out super fast and hot. We bring out out of town family and guests here. Great sweet tea!
Place rating: 5
Blairsville, GA
Awesome! Great fried fish and huge portions. Can’t miss with anything on the menu.
Place rating: 5
Anderson, SC
First time I ate there ill be coming back again and again. I orderd the crab leg special it was amazing. My girlfriend had the all you can eat calabash chicken which I tried and it was just as amazing. Its a cozy place with nice staff. Everyone must try this.
Place rating: 5
Flat Rock, NC
Delish! They give you so much food!
Place rating: 5
Taylors, SC
Chicken Stew is Awesome. :-)
Place rating: 4
Chandler, AZ
The food was great and it is very cheap! If you are looking for fancy, this is not the place for you, as décor is ugly and old. If you are hungry and want good food… give this place a try!