1. The Ordinary
9.0
544 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 103 tips and reviews
Katie Harrell: Everything is awesome, drinks are superbly made and the best oysters you've ever eaten. Our server, Brittany was fantastic and very attentive. Will definitely be back!
Catherine Ann Welch: Amazing seafood! Especially loved the smoked oysters, the razor clams, tartar with fried oysters. Great service from the bar to the table.
Charleston Area CVB: Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Named one of the best oyster bars in America (2014) by Travel + Leisure magazine.
2. 167 Raw
9.4
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.
Lindsay Goldman: Great people, great food. Delicious, perfectly shucked oysters. Tacos are really good, ceviche is nice as well. Worth a visit.
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
9.3
698 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 83 tips and reviews
Anna Hider: Amazing seafood and non fish options. End your meal with soft serve ice cream!
Nicole Polidoro: Loved the whole vibe. Though, I had felt like I had been transported back to NY and was in Williamsburg. The oysters were all super fresh and flavorful and their fried chicken game is on point.
Nash Pleasant: Great selection of oysters and the fried chicken is top notch. Can’t really go wrong with anything on the menu. Solid selection of cocktails and wine as well
4. Hank's Seafood
8.6
10 Hayne St (at Church St), Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 79 tips and reviews
Nick Vasilenko: she crab soup and the fried mashed potatoes are a must! their seafood is out of this world delicious!
Leah Pepper: Best seafood in town! Get the seafood tower and the grouper!!!
Stark S: Seared tuna tar tar was extremely good. Between the crab fingers, oysters casino, and the tuna, everything was very good. Highly recommended.
6. 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!
Mendi Scandlyn: Community tables are the best way to meet new people. Seats at the bar are first come first serve. The food is always GREAT and I recommend the crab & avocado tower - DELICIOUS!!!
Nicki H: Mixed seafood grill was amazing! Staff was very friendly!
7. Poogan's Porch
9.0
72 Queen St (at Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 225 tips and reviews
Sony Mobile WTA: Perfect for low country food in a Victorian atmosphere! Try the sherried crab soup and the banana pudding!
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!
Ranu Rajkarnikar: Great for brunch! Be prepared to wait a bit but you won't be disappointed. Fried chicken and short rib sandwiches were delicious as was the blackened catfish. Biscuits to start! Friendly service too.
10. Magnolias
9.0
185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 133 tips and reviews
Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼♀️: Get the shellfish over grits! The lobster pieces, shrimp and scallops are amazing.
Rebekah Farris: Sunday brunch, crab egg Benedict, a must.
JC: A wonderful Crab Cake and homemade pimento cheese! A good serve.
11. Hyman's Seafood
8.0
215 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 173 tips and reviews
Matthew 🚑 Tuttle: Exemplary service! The owner sent out complimentary apps. Carolina Delight, crab cakes, Caribbean jerk salmon, fried green tomatoes and a pint of Palmetto Amber... all incredible!
Regie (FSUROCKER): Hush puppies, calamari, fried green tomatoes: all to die for!
Carolyn Dacosta: The shrimp and grits is delicious , portions are large . Staff is very attentive and helpful . Great place to have a good comfort meal
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.
Emily Andino: Highly recommended for fresh seafood. Try a selection of the oysters with vinho verde!
13. Amen Street
8.0
205 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 88 tips and reviews
Matt Fowler: Excellent foodie seafood in the middle of Charleston's historic downtown.
DyShaun Muhammad: The food for lunch was awesome. Definitely try their Bloody Mary and the Shrimp & Grits - creamy, smokey and delicious.
Maire Griffin: The July 4th BBQ special was divine. BBQ pork belly w/lobster stuffed squash blossoms - rich but delish. My friend got the salmon w pineapple tomato salsa, so good & the waiter Brooks is adorable!
Emily Marie Carroll: Shrimp & Grits are to die for. They're also Gluten-Free friendly. Creme Brulee is amazing. Emily the server was awesome. Definitely a great Southern kitchen treat.
Douglas Steimle: Best place for shrimp & grits in town!
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.