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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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Oyster House
Enjoy lunch or dinner in one of Charleston’s original seafood warehouse buildings on historic Market Street, featuring Chef Tony Palmisano’s local seafood specialties.
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.
Pier 101
Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar is located beachfront on the famed Folly Beach Pier. The restaurant offers live music, cold drinks, fresh seafood, and panoramic ocean views.
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.
Coast Bar and Grill
Charleston’s freshest seafood, with Lowcountry style. Chefs meet with local farmers & fishermen procuring the freshest ingredients. Open nightly 5:30. Indoor/ outdoor seating.
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.
Charleston Crab House - Rooftop Dining
Fresh lowcountry seafood is served everyday in our casual, family friendly Charleston seafood restaurant. Indoor & rooftop seating is offered.
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.
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.
BLU Beach Bar & Grill
Offering one of the only oceanfront dining destinations in Charleston, BLU on Folly Beach features spectacular ocean views with delicious, fresh & simplistic coastal cuisine.
Oyster House
Lowcountry Cuisine – Indoor/Outdoor Dining
Charleston Harbor Fish House
Unparalleled views of the Charleston Harbor & downtown skyline from our dining room & rooftop bar. Options from both land & sea featuring seasonal fresh catches of the day.
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.
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.
Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails
Indoor/Outdoor Dining + Online Ordering
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 Crab Shacks
Best Damn Seafood in SC All Day Every Day
A.W. Shuck's Seafood Shack
Fresh & fast! Enjoy Lowcountry favorites as well as a taste of the islands at our fast casual seafood restaurant! Indoor & patio seating is offered.
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.
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.
Bonefish Grill
Specializing in market-fresh fish and savory wood-grilled specialties. Guests receive chef’s coat service and are guided through an innovative, seasonal menu.
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.
Nigel's Good Food II
Nigel & Louise Drayton, present their #1 Geechie One Award winning, family friendly restaurant serving up soul food, seafood, and Lowcountry favorites!
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.
Rappahannock Oyster Co.
Nestled in an 1890s cigar factory along the Cooper River, this 4-star, oyster farmer-owned restaurant features light, bright seafood creations. And the oysters are to die for.
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
If you’re looking for a friendly spot to enjoy cold beer & fresh local seafood in a laid back setting, you’re going to love Red’s Ice House on historic Shem Creek.
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!
Saltwater Cowboys
A one of a kind place for fun, food and drinks located on historic Shem Creek featuring some of Charlestons most scenic views, local seafood and authentic southern BBQ.
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.
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.
Tavern & Table
Tavern & Table on famed Shem Creek is home to classic cocktails & delicious Lowcountry inspired dishes in an atmosphere as casual & comfortable as your own living room.
Tempest
“Best New Restaurant” in the country by USA Today 10Best. Upscale dining featuring hyper-local seafood, with a seasonal menu curated by Chefs Jamie Lynch and Adam Hodgson.
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 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.
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