2. 167 Raw
9.5
289 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 65 tips and reviews
Eric Morris: Awesome, small lunch spot on East Bay with great oysters.
Justin Kadis: Oysters, shrimp gazpacho, tuna burger, and lobster roll. Everything is fantastic.
Luis Rojo: Ceviche, Ahí Tuna are exceptional. Clams and Oysters are Fresh and Good and the Right Wine to have with
3. Leon's Oyster Shop
9.4
698 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 83 tips and reviews
Derek Clouthier: Oysters any way you can get them, fish, clam lettuce wraps...and a wonderful atmosphere.
J Crowley: Recommended by locals for a reason. Fried chicken, brussel sprouts, oysters and most definitely the scalloped potatoes (like a savory cake).
Belinda Gu: Oyster roll and grilled oysters are a must have.
4. Hank's Seafood
8.5
10 Hayne St (at Church St), Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 79 tips and reviews
Freddie Reed: Sautéed salmon with herbed vinaigrette, fried mashed potatoes, and spinach with diced tomatoes is incredible
Leah Pepper: Best seafood in town! Get the seafood tower and the grouper!!!
Jacob Abbott: Get the #5 best scallops and shrimp I have has in a long time. Secret is to ask for the blackened seasoning.
5. Pearlz Oyster Bar
8.4
153 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 95 tips and reviews
Katy Rice: oyster shot-- oyster, vodka, cocktail sauce and hot sauce... a must try shot!
Vivek Pradhan: Very good oysters, drinks, and small plates. Really reasonably priced. Crab cakes were phenomenal.
Charleston Area CVB: Pearlz is a member of the Sustainable Seafood Initiative, so the oysters are fresh and environmentally friendly. Order the Oyster Shooter, with pepper vodka and spicy cocktail sauce.
9. Hyman's Seafood
8.2
215 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 173 tips and reviews
Cesar Razuri: Combo platters are the way to go: Cajun Flounder, Mussels, BBQ Shrimp & a sweet potato (comes w/hush puppies too) = $20!!
Kathryn Phillips: Everything was great. Hush puppies, crab and shrimp dip, captains platter, grouper, crab cakes
Stephen Papay: Pick 7 for two people is more for a group of five. Awesome food and a full belly.
10. Poogan's Porch
8.8
72 Queen St (at Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 224 tips and reviews
Sony Mobile WTA: Perfect for low country food in a Victorian atmosphere! Try the sherried crab soup and the banana pudding!
Craig Austin: Pimento ravioli, she crab soup, even the BBQ ribs - everything was excellent.
Alex R: Amazing place to eat! The pimento cheese fritters are to dye for and the fish is cooked to perfection! Wish this place wasnt 650 miles away from home!
Todd Ommen: Great start to a Fri night in Charleston. Great conversation with locals and the oysters were incredible. Sat at the raw bar and enjoyed the show. Will come back again for certain.
Blair Baxter: Great oysters, very happy with seafood plateau. Clam chowder was far to rich. Will be back to try all the other delicious looking items on menu.
Nicole Polidoro: Love the atmosphere and decor. Friendly staff. Cocktails are on point, as are the oysters, of course.
The Wall Street Journal: Try the trademark "maverick shrimp and grits," a creamy concoction piled with country ham, sausage, tomatoes and green onions. Read more.
David Heiser: Great food and great service. Lots of local seafood. We loved the clams and BBQ Tuna with fried oysters, bacon, and mustard sauce.
Jess Coleman: Blackened catfish sandwich with cole slaw and peach chutney tasted perfectly complete. The jalapeño infused margarita was deliciously subtle, and the chips (Cajun spice and sugar) were addicting.