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Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, SC
No trip to Charleston is complete without some fresh from the dock seafood. From Lowcountry shrimp and grits, to fresh oysters and she-crab soup, Charleston is the place to go for delicious seafood and southern hospitality.
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BLU Beach Bar & Grill
Folly Beach’s only beachfront bar and restaurant. Enjoy relaxed vibes, great music, and easygoing eats. Your go-to place for sun-soaked days and relaxed nights by the beach.
Shem Creek Crab House
Serving fresh Lowcountry seafood every day in our casual, family friendly restaurant! Enjoy waterfront dining overlooking Shem Creek. Indoor and patio seating available.
Oyster House
Enjoy lunch or dinner in one of Charleston’s original warehouse buildings on historic Market Street, featuring Chef Nate Ladson's local seafood specialties.
Charleston Crab House - Waterfront Dining
Serving fresh lowcountry seafood everyday in our casual, family friendly restaurant! Enjoy waterfront dining. Indoor and patio seating with banquet rooms available.
Charleston Crab House - Rooftop Dining
Fresh lowcountry seafood is served everyday in our casual, family friendly Charleston seafood restaurant. Indoor & rooftop seating is offered.
Hyman's Seafood
Voted best seafood in Southeast by Southern Living Magazine reader’s poll survey out of 18 states and 8 years running. A Hyman establishment since 1890 and open 7 days a week.
Coast Bar and Grill
Located in a historic warehouse, Coast's atmosphere is reminiscent of an eclectic beach bar. Indoor & outdoor seating available.
Peninsula Grill
Your enchanted evening awaits. The Four Diamond ranked Peninsula Grill serves the finest ingredients in a resplendent garden setting. Charleston's premier culinary experience.
Hank's Seafood Restaurant
Voted Best Seafood Restaurant by locals for 16 years running, this popular Charleston icon serves beloved Lowcountry recipes and the best seafood. Dinner served nightly.
Delaney Oyster House
A seafood restaurant & raw bar located in the heart of Charleston’s peninsula. Revitalizing the Lowcountry’s place in the history of America’s traditional oyster houses.
Charleston Harbor Fish House
Waterfront restaurant serving coastal cuisine from the land and sea with views of the Ravenel Bridge, Charleston Historic district skyline and Yorktown with roof top bar.
Salty Dog Seabrook
Waterfront Fare, Live Music, Daily Happy Hour
Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar
Specializing in fresh, local, sustainable seafood dishes. We offer quintessential Lowcountry cuisine and the best variety of fresh shellfish and seafood in Charleston.
The Darling Oyster Bar
Housed in a restored 115-year-old storefront, you can grab a stool at the 14-seat raw bar and settle into a table full of deliciousness. Or, perch beside the full-service bar.
Sunsets Waterfront Dining
Experience next-level lowcountry cuisine and craft beverages against the backdrop of beautiful Shem Creek. Come for the food, stay for the views. Golden hour awaits!
Ritual
Charleston's largest rooftop restaurant & bar offering locally sourced seafood with an international flair. Join us for rooftop lunch, dinner, cocktails and late night DJs.
Vincent Chicco’s
Modern take on classic Italian fare.
Rita's Seaside Grille
The most fun spot on Folly Beach, just steps away from the beach and pier! Dine indoors or outdoors on our patio - enjoy the big games on our outdoor TVs!
Pearlz Little Oyster Bar
This eclectic little oyster bar is a fun place to go for the freshest seafood around. A favorite happy hour meeting spot for both locals and visitors alike.
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Fun, eclectic & serving the very best in fresh seafood, including an assorted mix of raw shellfish, local seafood, Lowcountry recipes and regional favorites.
Gabrielle
Coastally sourced, globally inspired dining
The Crab Shacks
Voted Top 10 Seafood Spots in S.C. by Southern Living. Come roll up your sleeves for one SHELL of a good time!
The Longboard
Originally born on St. John, USVI. Seafood-focused and serving fresh, light & healthy fares and creative cocktails inspired by coastal regions around the globe.
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
Grab & Go Handmade Biscuits & Pimento Cheese
167 Raw Oyster Bar
New England style oyster bar in historic downtown. Our menu highlights the outstanding seafood mecca that is the East Coast. First come, first serve, lunch & dinner, M-Sa.
Anson Restaurant
Long known for taking the best ingredients historic Charleston's seasons have to offer & crafting them into innovative turns on traditional Southern Cuisine.
Bar167
Bar167 is a Mediterranean-inspired bistro restaurant & cocktail lounge by 167 Hospitality, located in the heart of historic Charleston.
Bistronomy by Nico
Bistronomy lends a cozy and intimate atmosphere to experience an innovative approach to traditional French Bistro fare paired with a vast selection of French wines.
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
Historic downtown's Best Waterfront Dining on the Charleston Harbor. Sustainable seafood and waterfront views from the wrap-around deck and chic dining room.
Gilligan's Seafood Restaurants
Where locals go for fresh seafood in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Fantastic lowcountry signature dishes, world famous hushpuppies & fried shrimp. Open daily. Kids menu.
Grace & Grit Restaurant
Grace & Grit focuses on fresh, local seafood while keeping the menu familiar and approachable. An abundance of local fish & shrimp, bacon smoked in house and seasonal produce.
Leon's Oyster Shop
A fried chicken & oyster joint on Upper King. A well loved neighborhood restaurant, with lighter updates on classic Southern fare, cheap beer and expensive champagne.
Nico "Oyster + Seafood"
An upbeat oyster bar serving French cuisine from the wood-fired oven. NICO’s raw bar offers a curated selection of oysters alongside fresh, French-inspired seafood dishes.
Red Drum Restaurant
Awarded Mt. Pleasant's best restaurant 6 years running! South by Southwest cuisine from our wood-fired grill. Local Seafood, original margaritas, specialty beers, & Fine wine.
Red's Ice House
Located on Shem Creek and minutes from downtown Charleston. If you’re looking for a friendly spot to enjoy fresh seafood in a laid back setting, you’re going to love Red’s.
Salty Dog Seabrook Island/Charleston
The beauty of Seabrook Island paired with our waterfront dining, sunset views, live music, and private picnic boat charters make for an island experience like no other.
Sullivan's Fish Camp
Sullivan’s Fish Camp is a casual and family-friendly spot serving dayboat seafood, and frozen cocktails in a laid-back setting just steps from the beaches of Sullivan’s Island
Tempest
Tempest features hyper-local, sustainable Coastal Modern-American food, with a seasonal menu curated by Chef Adam Hodgson and Bravo Top Chef Alum Chef Jamie Lynch.
The Atlantic Room at The Ocean Course
Kiawah’s signature seafood restaurant. Chef Ondo uses seasonal ingredients with an emphasis on the freshest seafood. Dining room provides sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Harlow
The go-to spot for family dinners and date nights in an airy, indoor-outdoor setting. Savory American and seafood-inspired cuisine for flavor connoisseurs and gourmands alike.
The Mill Street Tavern
Along the banks of historic Shem Creek with beautiful views of local marshes. Our menus feature Sushi, Seafood, Brunch, shareable Snacks, Salads, Burgers and Sandwiches.
The Ordinary
A James Beard nominated convivial seafood hall and oyster bar, helmed by award-winning Chef Mike Lata. Lata supports local and regional fisherman, farmers and producers.
The Royal Tern
Nestled in the heart of Johns Island, Chef David Pell showcases a seasonal menu of seafood and steaks centered around a wood fire grill and raw bar.
Water's Edge
Located on scenic Shem Creek. We offer both waterfront and outside dining where guests can view the local fish and shrimp boats unloading their daily catches.
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