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

1. The Ordinary

9.0
544 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 103 tips and reviews

Katie H.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 W.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 CVBCharleston Area CVB: Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Named one of the best oyster bars in America (2014) by Travel + Leisure magazine.

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

2. 167 Raw

9.4
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.

Lindsay G.Lindsay Goldman: Great people, great food. Delicious, perfectly shucked oysters. Tacos are really good, ceviche is nice as well. Worth a visit.

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

9.3
698 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 83 tips and reviews

Anna H.Anna Hider: Amazing seafood and non fish options. End your meal with soft serve ice cream!

Nicole P.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 P.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

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

4. Hank's Seafood

8.6
10 Hayne St (at Church St), Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 79 tips and reviews

Nick V.Nick Vasilenko: she crab soup and the fried mashed potatoes are a must! their seafood is out of this world delicious!

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

Stark S.Stark S: Seared tuna tar tar was extremely good. Between the crab fingers, oysters casino, and the tuna, everything was very good. Highly recommended.

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

5. Fleet Landing

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

Jeff C.Jeff Corder: She crab soup has a delightful blend of flavors. The shrimp and grits are outstanding and the fried green tomato and crab stack is a great starter!

Jeff R.Jeff Ryan: Great hush puppies and the shrimp and grits for lunch were incredible! Good tap beer too

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

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

6. 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!

Mendi S.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.Nicki H: Mixed seafood grill was amazing! Staff was very friendly!

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

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

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!

Ranu R.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.

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

8. Charleston Crab House

8.4
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.

Hilary M.Hilary Matthews: Great service, amazing grits and scallops! Love rooftop.

Intrepid T.Intrepid Traveler: Crab stuffed mushroom is my favorite 🦂🦂🦂

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

9. 82 Queen

8.6
82 Queen St (Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 66 tips and reviews

WAR on T.WAR on Terah: Get the she crab soup! Definitely award winning! And the Irish Coffee is so good with homemade whipped cream and Creme de Menthe!

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

JLJL: One of my favorite Shrimp & Grits dishes in Charleston!

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

10. Magnolias

9.0
185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · French Quarter · 133 tips and reviews

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: Get the shellfish over grits! The lobster pieces, shrimp and scallops are amazing.

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

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

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

11. Hyman's Seafood

8.0
215 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 173 tips and reviews

Matthew 🚑 T.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)Regie (FSUROCKER): Hush puppies, calamari, fried green tomatoes: all to die for!

Carolyn D.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

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

12. The Darling Oyster Bar

8.9
513 King St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 30 tips and reviews

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.

Emily A.Emily Andino: Highly recommended for fresh seafood. Try a selection of the oysters with vinho verde!

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

Matt F.Matt Fowler: Excellent foodie seafood in the middle of Charleston's historic downtown.

DyShaun M.DyShaun Muhammad: The food for lunch was awesome. Definitely try their Bloody Mary and the Shrimp & Grits - creamy, smokey and delicious.

Maire G.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!

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

Emily Marie C.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 S.Douglas Steimle: Best place for shrimp & grits in town!

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.