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

1. The Ordinary

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

Kim A.Kim Appis: Blueberry bitter beer. Great with mussels.

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The oyster sliders are the best oyster dish in Charleston, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston. Read more.

Josi K.Josi Kytle: Ceviche, oyster sliders and New Orleans bbq shrimp: orange wine!

167 Raw is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Charleston.

2. 167 Raw

9.5
289 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 65 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Morris: Awesome, small lunch spot on East Bay with great oysters.

Justin K.Justin Kadis: Oysters, shrimp gazpacho, tuna burger, and lobster roll. Everything is fantastic.

Luis R.Luis Rojo: Ceviche, Ahí Tuna are exceptional. Clams and Oysters are Fresh and Good and the Right Wine to have with

Leon's Oyster Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Charleston.

3. Leon's Oyster Shop

9.4
698 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 83 tips and reviews

Derek C.Derek Clouthier: Oysters any way you can get them, fish, clam lettuce wraps...and a wonderful atmosphere.

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Recommended by locals for a reason. Fried chicken, brussel sprouts, oysters and most definitely the scalloped potatoes (like a savory cake).

Belinda G.Belinda Gu: Oyster roll and grilled oysters are a must have.

Hank's Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Charleston.

4. Hank's Seafood

8.5
10 Hayne St (at Church St), Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 79 tips and reviews

Freddie R.Freddie Reed: Sautéed salmon with herbed vinaigrette, fried mashed potatoes, and spinach with diced tomatoes is incredible

Leah P.Leah Pepper: Best seafood in town! Get the seafood tower and the grouper!!!

Jacob A.Jacob Abbott: Get the #5 best scallops and shrimp I have has in a long time. Secret is to ask for the blackened seasoning.

Pearlz Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Charleston.

5. Pearlz Oyster Bar

8.4
153 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · French Quarter · 95 tips and reviews

Katy R.Katy Rice: oyster shot-- oyster, vodka, cocktail sauce and hot sauce... a must try shot!

Vivek P.Vivek Pradhan: Very good oysters, drinks, and small plates. Really reasonably priced. Crab cakes were phenomenal.

Charleston Area CVBCharleston 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.

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

6. Charleston Crab House

8.5
41 S Market St (at State St), Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 83 tips and reviews

Matthew G.Matthew Gjedde: Some of the best crab cakes in Charleston. Always a favorite.

Nathan C.Nathan Caskey: I've been trying to remember the name of this place for 5 years. Best bacon wrapped shrimp ever! We sat on the rooftop in the evening and it's amazing. Great service

glennf .glennf 🦀: Great view, wonderful crab pot!

Fleet Landing is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Charleston.

7. Fleet Landing

8.5
186 Concord St (at Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 164 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Enjoy the specialty crab cakes and she-crab soup while taking in a beautiful view of Charleston Harbor.

Foodie P.Foodie Princess: Try the Crab Quiche Over Grits - Grits were perfect! Big Hunk o' Quiche!

MarionMarion: Beautiful view, beautiful crab cakes and she-crab soup.

82 Queen is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Charleston.

8. 82 Queen

8.7
82 Queen St (Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 66 tips and reviews

Kristen L.Kristen L: Shrimp and grit are fabulous, perfect for lunch!

Lori S.Lori Sports: Delicious food and outstanding service! Shrimp and grits is amazing!

Jasmine L.Jasmine Lim: Very friendly & accommodating service staffs! The fried fish and collard greens was delicious!!!

Hyman's Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Charleston.

9. Hyman's Seafood

8.2
215 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 173 tips and reviews

Cesar R.Cesar Razuri: Combo platters are the way to go: Cajun Flounder, Mussels, BBQ Shrimp & a sweet potato (comes w/hush puppies too) = $20!!

Kathryn P.Kathryn Phillips: Everything was great. Hush puppies, crab and shrimp dip, captains platter, grouper, crab cakes

Stephen P.Stephen Papay: Pick 7 for two people is more for a group of five. Awesome food and a full belly.

Poogan's Porch is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Charleston.

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 WTASony Mobile WTA: Perfect for low country food in a Victorian atmosphere! Try the sherried crab soup and the banana pudding!

Craig A.Craig Austin: Pimento ravioli, she crab soup, even the BBQ ribs - everything was excellent.

Alex R.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!

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

11. Magnolias

9.1
185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 133 tips and reviews

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

Rebekah F.Rebekah Farris: Sunday brunch, crab egg Benedict, a must.

JCJC: A wonderful Crab Cake and homemade pimento cheese! A good serve.

The Darling Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Charleston.

12. The Darling Oyster Bar

9.0
513 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 30 tips and reviews

Todd O.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 B.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 P.Nicole Polidoro: Love the atmosphere and decor. Friendly staff. Cocktails are on point, as are the oysters, of course.

Amen Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Charleston.

13. Amen Street

8.0
205 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 88 tips and reviews

Denise C.Denise Crowe: Mussels, mussels and yummy mussels!

Stellaa D.Stellaa Duhart: Their house oysters were very good, and their roasted beet salad too. The service was great.

SarahSarah: Incredible mussels and fresh mahi blackened was amazing.

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

14. Coast Bar and Grill

8.7
39 John St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 55 tips and reviews

Sarah W.Sarah W.: The frozen lemonade & sweet tea vodka is delish. The hushpuppies and butter are amaze balls. The lobster & crab gratin is yummy!

Crystal J.Crystal Justice: The BEST Shrimp and Grits!! Crab Dip is rich - ask for wafer chips!

John H.John Howard: Ceviche is the best! Get the trio for sure. Mango/Strawberry Margaritas are awesome. Boiled shrimp was great. Service was just right.

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

15. Slightly North of Broad

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

The Wall Street JournalThe 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 H.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 C.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.