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Teal Seafood

Seafood market · Cheraw, SC · reviewed since 2013

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%36+22.9Reliability 28%42+11.9Replies to reviews 8%5+0.4Experts Score= 35Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.35SCORE
DGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#12 of 12 candy storesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.5 ★★★★★ 351 Google reviews · 24 photos
70%five-star reviews
4.57★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
12.5%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Teal Seafood at a glance

Reviewers highlight fresh fish, fried seafood, and burgers as primary offerings, praising the casual atmosphere and friendly staff. Common positive themes include the availability of fresh catfish and scallops, along with decent pricing. Negative feedback frequently cites issues with food freshness, poor seasoning, and unclean conditions. Some customers also note that the establishment does not accept credit cards, requiring cash payments via an on-site ATM.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 351 reviews (70% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 351 Google reviews (220 with written comments, 11 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 19, 2026.
  • Service: Candy Store serving Cheraw, South Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other candy stores

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction36Reliability42Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews5Satisfaction: 36 (median 66)Reliability: 42 (median 68)Momentum: 100 (median 88)Replies to reviews: 5 (median 20)
Teal SeafoodCandy Stores median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Teal Seafood: 36/100 on this factor. Category median: 66.D
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Teal Seafood: 42/100 on this factor. Category median: 68.C
42
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Teal Seafood: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Teal Seafood: 5/100 on this factor. Category median: 20.F
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Star ratings

351 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars24770%
  • 4 stars5716%
  • 3 stars288%
  • 2 stars41%
  • 1 star154%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 220 written reviews

  • Praise5390%
  • Complaints610%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2339%
  • Price & value1424%
  • Speed & response814%
  • Quality & results712%
  • Would recommend712%

What customers talk about

We read 220 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “We go there every Wednesday at a small mom n pop store but the staff is friendly and the food is well done n excellent .”
  • “I was definitely impressed and the meal was well worth it.”
    “Nasty and high over charging 23$ for hamburgers and a hand full of fries”
  • “…e is very much still open (they reviewed on a day they were closed, a quick Google search would've told them that) and you can get quite delicious foo…”
  • “u pick ur own seafood from the cooler awesome experience.”
  • “Highly recommend!”

People customers mention

  • Burger 6 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

ShandaLocal Guide · 256 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

I would love to go back home to get me some fish because they took my fish with the hairs on it and I love my fish because they cook it right

CanoviaLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

The best seafood in this little town. Always hot and fresh. Great customer service 👏🏽

KennethLocal Guide · 65 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Excellent experience! You get to choose your fish and then it is fried for you. Very delicious; Teals has been in existence fot at least two generations

Cj5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★

Fried oysters were mush devil crab wasn’t done. Place use to be jam up but now it’s terrible. I’ll stick to mayflower👍🏼

Ken6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★

The burger are thick . Yet they lack flavor…. No seasoning on the meat … the sweet fries were burnt an to hard to eat …. The chili tasted like it came from a can . The regular fries were undercooked …. They don’t take cards . Had to use there Atm ( how convenient) waste of money

Guy10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★

When you pull up to Teal's, the first inclination is to turn around… but do yourself a favor and don't pre-judge the place. I got the bacon teal-burger ATW with fries and a drink. I actually heard my jaw pop trying to get my mouth around it. You will be delightfully surprised, possibly even shocked. I also got fresh…

Customer photo from Guy's review

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 351 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Zanshiro ThompsonLocal Guide · 105 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zanshiro has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Fresh fish, fried and ready. Shout out to John Wayne, Pork Chop, and the crew!

Benjamin M.Local Guide · 216 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Benjamin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

shouts to Roca News

Becky McCallLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Becky has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very good quality food

Tony b1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Tony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Stop by today for1st time. burger was great.will be repeat customer

Victoria WallaceLocal Guide · 96 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Victoria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great fresh fish! Fast service!

Angela LoveladyLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Always Good, Never Disappointed!

Shanda Archie QuickLocal Guide · 256 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I would love to go back home to get me some fish because they took my fish with the hairs on it and I love my fish because they cook it right

Melissa CrottsLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great place to eat . Food was so good . People are so nice .

Richard DavidLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Foul smelling and fish was not fesh.

Canovia HorneLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Canovia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The best seafood in this little town. Always hot and fresh. Great customer service 👏🏽

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Business details

  • Address: 68 Church St, Cheraw, SC 29520
  • Phone: (843) 537-5601
  • Service area: Cheraw, SC