Reviews - Chatters

American, Seafood, Fish

Reviews summary

Chatters restaurant offers a mixed culinary experience, garnering both praise and criticism from diners. While many rave about the famously crispy fried chicken, fresh shrimp, and the friendly, local atmosphere, others express disappointment with the buffet's cleanliness and variety. Reports of flies on food and lackluster seafood options tarnish the overall impression, with some patrons feeling the value doesn't match the price. Although the Southern buffet showcases impressive flavors, issues such as cleanliness and limited selections suggest that the establishment could benefit from improvements to elevate its dining experience. A visit may yield highlights, but caution is advised.

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 1156 reviews

Was Scott Jones at Chatters a mag?

The restaurant is frequented by locals, which is a great sign of good food. The buffet primarily features seafood. We noticed that the online menu highlighted chicken, but it turned out to be for takeout only when we arrived. The atmosphere is very local, and the staff is hardworking, taking a moment to chat and learn about where you're from. View all feedback.

What renaee gault dislikes about Chatters:

My grandchildren and I planned to dine in, but it was uncomfortably cold inside, so we ended up leaving as soon as we walked in. This isn't the first time we've experienced this. View all feedback.

Reviews from various users

Gastroranking-it

Last update : 05.08.2024

2.6 ★ from 49 reviews
emory-hampton-librar
05.08.2024

Very good buffet and good service

fang-regalia-fang-ki
05.08.2024

Two buffets with drinks cost almost $60! The food was basic, I mean nothing to brag about! It was like maybe 10 items on the buffet. The women’s bathroom was worst than the buffet. It wasn’t busy for a Saturday night. That should of been the first clue for us. We will not give this business another chance. They added gratuity if you have a party of 8 or more. That wasn’t the deal breaker for us. The waitress did a fabulous job and deserved every penny plus we tipped more. They didn’t have many choices, what they did have wasn’t any good. Many places that are locally owned and operated are good but this place fell short of everything. The floor is slippery for unknown reasons. I will not recommend this place to my enemy.

dana-scott-engineer1
05.08.2024

Went in for dinner, should have walked back out. No chicken to start with. But ok we decided on the seafood platter. Should have walked back out still. Ordered it, got a very small salad. The salad was maybe the best part. The seafood platter consists of: 1 catfish w/tail and bones, 1 stuffed crab, a handful of shrimp (small), fried oysters and a handful of fries. Oh, 2 hush puppies. Fish...cold and very crunchy. The crab...NO and cold. Shrimp....eh cold. Fries...cold. Oysters...cold. Threw out hush puppies. We live 2 minutes from there. Food should have been hot still. SHOULD HAVE WALKED OUT. And now, boyfriend is on the 'Throne ' as he has been for 25 min. SHOULD HAVE WALKED OUT

cynthia-drummond-tre
05.08.2024

Old Buffet Style Restaurant that has seen better days. The food remaind good home style cooking, however the prices are now way too high. For example: My partner and I are both seniors. We ordered the buffet which is self serve. We each had 1 piece of chicken and 2 vegetables; collards and green beans (not fresh/canned), a roll and a box made dessert. He had tea. I had water. The total price was $26 and change. That 's way too much money for what we got and self serve in old dirty settings with black mold around the A/C vents and hideous green decor! We aren 't blind to the surroundings because we haven 't been eating, meeting and greeting there for decades. Sorry, not sorry, but we won 't be back. Can 't afford it on a fixed income when it 's not worth the price! I guess if you pig out it 's worth it.

diane-smith-cactus34
05.08.2024

Food was delishes. Fried. Chicken,peas and rice,green beans, creamed corn....it was all tasty and worth the drive. It will definitely be on my list to eat at next time I'm in the area.

Google
4.3 ★ from 554 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 30 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.9 ★ from 522 reviews

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