The Ordinary is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

1. The Ordinary

9.1
544 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 103 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bye: $1.50 oysters during happy hour 5-6:30pm Tuesday through Friday. The jumbo lump blue crab toast appetizer is mouthwatering.

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Not just the best restaurant in Charleston, but one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Blue crab on toast is an excellent starter. Smoked oysters (pictured) are BLOW YOUR MIND DELICIOUS.

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Some of the best oysters on earth... Smoked oysters; blue crab; rose cider; incredible service.

Magnolias is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

2. Magnolias

9.0
185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 134 tips and reviews

OdoOdo: Great up scale southern cuisine the blue crab bisque and scallops are superb Read more.

Ryan M.Ryan Moody: Amazing blue crab soup!

Bradley F.Bradley Franks: Everything is good here. Our table had the fried chicken, low country seafood, muscles, pork chops, blue crab bisque, and duck. But the fried green tomatoes was the blue ribbon for best plate.

Charleston Crab House is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

3. Charleston Crab House

8.4
41 S Market St (at State St), Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 83 tips and reviews

Toni K.Toni Kasee: The fresh blue crab is fantastic. Watched the fisherman bring it in and had it on my plate an hour later. Yum!

Mandy S.Mandy Sexton: Excellent food, but pricey! If you go, try fried blue crab claws and the crab pot. They were worth it!!!

Rich T.Rich Tucker: Dip the Hush Puppies in the Chilled Blue Crab Dip....delicious!

Grill 225 is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

4. Grill 225

8.8
225 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · Downtown Charleston · 21 tips and reviews

Kenneth K.Kenneth Kumerle: Great steakhouse! Great steaks and wines! The service is also great! I loved my blue crab chowder! My Filet Mignon was excellent!

Renee E.Renee Elliott: She Crab Soup is rich, creamy and delicious..mmm. Also very filling! Brussel sprouts were my favorite side.

Katy R.Katy Rice: best steak i have ever had in my entire 25 years of living!

Sweetwater Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

5. Sweetwater Cafe

7.9
137 Market St, Charleston, SC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Charleston · 25 tips and reviews

Tiara H.Tiara Hollifield: I recommend their blue crab omelet special, it's unlike anything I've ever had... perfecto!

pɹoɟuɐs@pɹoɟuɐs@: Best choice IMHO: Which Came First (Chicken and Eggs) with Grits

Gahlord D.Gahlord Dewald: Shrimp & Grits.

The Glass Onion is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

6. The Glass Onion

8.7
1219 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Parkwood - Farmfield · 66 tips and reviews

John D.John Duarte: O.M.G. Catfish sandwich was heaven, the shrimp toast was so delicious, collard greens were smoky delicious, and the blue crab rice was just amazing! The ultimate g&t was the perfect drink too

Food NetworkFood Network: Fresh food grown by local producers and a seasonally updated menu make The Glass Onion a true farm-to-table experience. Order the crispy chicken leg. Read more.

Emily C.Emily C: Mac n' Cheese is AMAZING...They don't always have it but if they do...GET IT! Read more.

King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

7. King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar

8.7
1734 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 3 tips and reviews

LaHonda W.LaHonda Washington: King Claw is awesome! They’ve really invested in this building. It’s beautiful and the food is very unique and delicious. Really nice bar area with unusual drink offerings that are out of this world!

Jack K.Jack Kauffman: It’s so juicy! And delicious!

Ashlee S.Ashlee Sullivan: King Claw - Juicy Seafood is absolutely delicious! The restaurant is beautiful and has a gorgeous bar and dining room. Food is out of this world. I will definitely eat here often!

Zero George is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

8. Zero George

8.3
0 George St, Charleston, SC
Hotel · Downtown Charleston · 4 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: With its sprawling verandas and manicured pocket gardens, this hotel pays homage to the city’s history, but interiors are refreshingly modern. A highlight: breakfast in the 1804 carriage house.

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Eighteen guest rooms among five historic buildings feature Farrow & Ball paint colors and Kravet linens. Take Lowcountry cooking classes or dine on southern-inspired tapas in the azalea-lined gardens.

Shannon V.Shannon Varunok: Quaint and cozy - absolutely lovely. Don’t miss the creative cocktails in the very charming bar!!

Capt Don's Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

9. Capt Don's Seafood

7.5
1412 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
Fish Market · west of the Ashley · 5 tips and reviews

Mary Catherine J.Mary Catherine James: Staff always pleasant. Good variety and I have found fish always fresh.

Lynette Sissy H.Lynette Sissy Holsapple: Great Seafood and great service!

Angel D.Angel Denise: The best fresh whiting fillets in Charleston are at Capt. Don's seafood on Savannah highway

Slightly North of Broad is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

10. Slightly North of Broad

9.0
192 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 100 tips and reviews

Nancy M.Nancy Margolis: They were extremely friendly and very helpful in making a choice on what to eat. We had the tuna melt and the hamburger. A very good choice indeed..

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: From #TLSponChat: “@MikeLata: I vote for SNOB as the restaurant we all wanted to grow up to be.”

Glenn C.Glenn Curtis: The mayor just walked past my table

Pawpaw is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

11. Pawpaw

8.0
209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 8 tips and reviews

Shawn F.Shawn F: Hushpuppies were amazing! Duck was vey good. Sommelier was excellent. Energetic atmosphere.

Taylor V.Taylor VA: Mac and cheese, burger and crab cakes are tasty

Emily A.Emily Andino: Great wine selection and fabulous Southern food. Make sure to try the Mac and cheese and the fried chicken.

Coast Bar and Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

12. Coast Bar and Grill

8.9
39 John St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 55 tips and reviews

Amy L.Amy Legge: Rib eye is delicious! I have been here four times, and never been disappointed.

Chaz G.Chaz Green: La La needs to be mayor of this establishment. She clearly runs the joint.

Joey S.Joey Schnople: Dark and Stormy and ceviche trio. Great way to start.

Peninsula Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

13. Peninsula Grill

8.6
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 47 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt Fowler: Excellent, high-end art food, locally sourced ingredients in a classic French presentation. $$$$$ special occasion price point but masterfully prepared and well executed. Competes with Chas. Grill

Julia L.Julia Lovett: Eat the coconut cake!

EaterEater: The service is attentive, the dining room is stunning & the food is beautiful. Everyone talks about the famous coconut cake, but the Banana “Panna Cotta” Pudding is also outstanding. [Eater 18 Member]

McCrady's is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

14. McCrady's

8.6
2 Unity Aly, Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · French Quarter · 56 tips and reviews

Greg L.Greg L: From acclaimed chef Sean Brock, McCrady's is a limited-seating chef's tasting menu that mixes great Southern lowland cuisine with modern twists. 2-hour course combines over 16 different tastings. A++!

EaterEater: Inventive cuisine, pre-Prohibition cocktails and a gorgeous space that dates from the early 1800’s make McCrady’s one of the best restaurants that this city has to offer. [Eater 18 Member]

Katy R.Katy Rice: try anything!!

Bear E Patch Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Blue Crabs in Charleston.

15. Bear E Patch Cafe

7.8
1980 Ashley River Rd (Raoul Wallenberg Blvd), Charleston, SC
Café · west of the Ashley · 25 tips and reviews

Karen G.Karen Greene: If you ask nicely, they sometimes will make an omlette not on the menu. I get bacon, cheese and shrimp!

Stephanie P.Stephanie Poteet: Sandra's special: scramby w/cheese, chewy bacon, grits, french toast...

Chris F.Chris Filan: Very friendly staff, and the breakfast is out of this world!