Some would say Charleston tastes as good as it looks.
Many come to Charleston with one thing on their mind: food. The best grits you’ll ever have, prepared in ways you never imagined. Festive dockside oyster roasts. High-end restaurants. Outdoor cafe’s. Fresh from the dock seafood. Every meal is an event in itself. Prepared with perfection. Served with a warm smile. Enjoy.
Where to Dine > Seafood
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Charleston Crab House - Water Front Dining“Family Owned for 20 years & Still Crackin” Serving fresh Lowcountry seafood everyday! Indoor/outdoor seating and banquet rooms are available. Visit James Island for waterfront dining, Market Street for rooftop dining or Mt. Pleasant for patio dining. Reservations recommended.
Hank's Seafood RestaurantBy design and cuisine, Hank's resembles a decades-old market area fixture reminiscent of a classic 1940s Charleston fish house. Chef Frank McMahon serves local classics and innovative specials. Named Best Seafood Restaurant 12 years running by Charleston City Paper.
Charleston Crab House - Roof Top Dining“Family Owned for 20 years & Still Crackin” Serving fresh Lowcountry seafood everyday! Indoor/outdoor seating and banquet rooms are available. Visit James Island for waterfront dining, Market Street for rooftop dining or Mt. Pleasant for patio dining. Reservations recommended.
BlossomSu-Th 11:30am-11pm; F-Sa 11:30am-12am. Simply prepared fried shrimp to seared tuna and housemade crab raviolis, Blossom features fresh seafood utilizing the finest local and regional produce. Just steps away from the Charleston Harbor, enjoy Blossom’s high energy exhibition kitchen and charming courtyard.
Gilligan’s on the MarketWell known in Charleston for serving local seafood in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Best known for their signature Lowcountry dishes, world famous hushpuppies and fried shrimp. Sustainable Seafood Initiative Platinum Partner. Multiple locations.
Gilligan’s of SummervilleCelebrating 20 years! Where locals go for fresh seafood in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Fantastic lowcountry signature dishes, world famous hushpuppies & fried shrimp. Multiple locations, kids menu, & a Sustainable Seafood Initiative Platinum Partner. Open daily.
Pearlz Oyster BarFun, eclectic restaurant serving the very best in fresh seafood. Mix of raw shellfish, local seafood, Lowcountry recipes and regional favorites. Raw bar offers a variety of oysters and fresh seasonal shellfish, and a full-service bar serves up cold beers and unique cocktails.
Pearlz Little Oyster BarCharleston's eclectic oyster bar. features an assorted mix of raw shellfish, local seafood, Lowcountry recipes and regional favorites. Our raw bar offers a variety of oysters and fresh seasonal shellfish. Pearlz has become a favorite meeting spot for both locals and tourists.
Gilligan’s of Mt. PleasantCelebrating 20 years! Where locals go for fresh seafood in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Fantastic lowcountry signature dishes, world famous hushpuppies & fried shrimp. Multiple locations, kids menu, & a Sustainable Seafood Initiative Platinum Partner. Open daily.
Gilligan’s of Johns IslandCelebrating 20 years! Where locals go for fresh seafood in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Fantastic lowcountry signature dishes, world famous hushpuppies & fried shrimp. Multiple locations, kids menu, & a Sustainable Seafood Initiative Platinum Partner. Open daily.
A. W. Shuck's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Charleston’s original raw bar and restaurant right on historic Market Street. New menu inspired by classic Charleston tradition that includes stuffed shrimp, she-crab soup, and seafood casserole that’s a legend among locals! Extensive selection of craft beers from our bar.
Charleston’s original raw bar and restaurant right on historic Market Street. New menu inspired by classic Charleston tradition that includes stuffed shrimp, she-crab soup, and seafood casserole that’s a legend among locals! Extensive selection of craft beers from our bar.
Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar
Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar, located in the heart of Charleston's Historic District, specializes in fresh, local, sustainable seafood. We have a wide variety of oysters, clams, shellfish and fish. Full service bar with extensive wine, beer, cocktail list.
Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar, located in the heart of Charleston's Historic District, specializes in fresh, local, sustainable seafood. We have a wide variety of oysters, clams, shellfish and fish. Full service bar with extensive wine, beer, cocktail list.
Anson Restaurant
Open Su-Th 5:30-10pm;F-Sa 5:30-11pm, Bar Opens Daily at 4pm. Charleston flavors and elegant decor in the heart of the old City Market. Specializing in delicious seafood caught daily in Charleston waters. Crispy whole flounder, shrimp & grits, oysters, intimate dining. Private rooms available.
Open Su-Th 5:30-10pm;F-Sa 5:30-11pm, Bar Opens Daily at 4pm. Charleston flavors and elegant decor in the heart of the old City Market. Specializing in delicious seafood caught daily in Charleston waters. Crispy whole flounder, shrimp & grits, oysters, intimate dining. Private rooms available.
Blu Restaurant and Bar
Enjoy fresh local and sustainable seafood with an amazing view of the Folly pier and the Atlantic Ocean. Contemporary coastal cuisine, tapas, and entrees. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch, dinner and special events. Indoor and outdoor seating, casual beach bar.
Enjoy fresh local and sustainable seafood with an amazing view of the Folly pier and the Atlantic Ocean. Contemporary coastal cuisine, tapas, and entrees. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch, dinner and special events. Indoor and outdoor seating, casual beach bar.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant & Market
You’ll love what Bubba’s servin’ up! Come experience this delightful destination filled with fantastic food and fun, where each visit creates fresh memories for family and friends, and each visit tops the last. Menu includes a variety of Southern and Cajun dishes!
You’ll love what Bubba’s servin’ up! Come experience this delightful destination filled with fantastic food and fun, where each visit creates fresh memories for family and friends, and each visit tops the last. Menu includes a variety of Southern and Cajun dishes!
Coast Bar & Grill
Charleston’s freshest seafood, with laidback Lowcountry style. Coast’s chefs meet daily with local farmers and fishermen to procure the freshest seafood and produce available. Featuring wood-grilled fish, a full raw bar, and a refreshing drink list. Open nightly from 5:30. Outdoor seating available.
Charleston’s freshest seafood, with laidback Lowcountry style. Coast’s chefs meet daily with local farmers and fishermen to procure the freshest seafood and produce available. Featuring wood-grilled fish, a full raw bar, and a refreshing drink list. Open nightly from 5:30. Outdoor seating available.
FISH
Fish is French–Asian seasonal seafood prepared simply and elegantly with the freshest ingredients in a warm, inviting space. Join us for dim sum and cocktails at our bar. Live jazz. Tasty moo shu lunch and fine French-Asian fare.
Fish is French–Asian seasonal seafood prepared simply and elegantly with the freshest ingredients in a warm, inviting space. Join us for dim sum and cocktails at our bar. Live jazz. Tasty moo shu lunch and fine French-Asian fare.
Fleet Landing
Fleet Landing is historic downtown's Best Waterfront Dining featuring classic & contemporary Southern seafood fare, regional favorites, burgers, salads & more. Enjoy waterfront views from the wrap-around deck and maritime chic dining room. Reservations recommended, full bar, parking, family friendly.
Fleet Landing is historic downtown's Best Waterfront Dining featuring classic & contemporary Southern seafood fare, regional favorites, burgers, salads & more. Enjoy waterfront views from the wrap-around deck and maritime chic dining room. Reservations recommended, full bar, parking, family friendly.
Hyman's Seafood
Open 7 days a week. Voted best seafood in Southeast by Southern Living Magazine reader’s poll survey out of 18 states and 8 years running. A fourth or fifth generation are in the building 7 days a week to insure 100% satisfaction. A Hymen establishment since 1890.
Open 7 days a week. Voted best seafood in Southeast by Southern Living Magazine reader’s poll survey out of 18 states and 8 years running. A fourth or fifth generation are in the building 7 days a week to insure 100% satisfaction. A Hymen establishment since 1890.
North Towne Grill & Seafood
Sister to Old Towne Grill and Seafood , operating in North Charleston for over 20 years across from North Woods Mall. Flame grilled steaks, broiled-steamed-fried seafood, slow roasted chicken, salads, Greek dishes, desserts and full bar. Private Dining rooms available for larger groups.
Sister to Old Towne Grill and Seafood , operating in North Charleston for over 20 years across from North Woods Mall. Flame grilled steaks, broiled-steamed-fried seafood, slow roasted chicken, salads, Greek dishes, desserts and full bar. Private Dining rooms available for larger groups.
Old Towne Grill & Seafood
We are Charleston landmark being the oldest family owned restaurant in Charleston. Specializing in flame grilled steaks, broiled-steamed-fried seafood, slow roasted chicken, large salads, great sandwiches, Greek dishes, desserts and full bar. Private dining rooms available for larger groups.
We are Charleston landmark being the oldest family owned restaurant in Charleston. Specializing in flame grilled steaks, broiled-steamed-fried seafood, slow roasted chicken, large salads, great sandwiches, Greek dishes, desserts and full bar. Private dining rooms available for larger groups.
Red's Ice House - Mt. Pleasant
Located on historic Shem Creek, Red’s Ice House is the perfect distance from downtown Charleston and the beaches of Sullivan’s Island. If you’re looking for a friendly spot to enjoy fresh seafood in a laid back setting, you’re going to love Red’s.
Located on historic Shem Creek, Red’s Ice House is the perfect distance from downtown Charleston and the beaches of Sullivan’s Island. If you’re looking for a friendly spot to enjoy fresh seafood in a laid back setting, you’re going to love Red’s.
Red's Ice House - Seabrook
The new Red's Ice House is located in Bohicket Marina nestled just between Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. Enjoy the same casual, kick back atmosphere and diverse menu while you watch literally one of the most amazing sunsets in the Lowcountry. Two Red's are definitely better than one!
The new Red's Ice House is located in Bohicket Marina nestled just between Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. Enjoy the same casual, kick back atmosphere and diverse menu while you watch literally one of the most amazing sunsets in the Lowcountry. Two Red's are definitely better than one!
Zeus Grill & Seafood
We specialize in flame grilled steaks, broiled-steamed-fried seafood, slow roasted chicken, large salads, great sandwiches, Greek dishes, desserts, and full bar. Private dining rooms available for larger groups. We are open every day for lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch at 10:00.
We specialize in flame grilled steaks, broiled-steamed-fried seafood, slow roasted chicken, large salads, great sandwiches, Greek dishes, desserts, and full bar. Private dining rooms available for larger groups. We are open every day for lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch at 10:00.
