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Leon's Fine Poultry & Oysters
86/100 (3670 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
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Dinner
Lunch
Toasts
Fried shrimp
Shrimp
Chicken Sandwich
Cucumber Salad
Kale Salad
Crawfish
Catfish
Fish
Salad
Soft serve ice cream
Crab
Clams
Oyster
Fried Clams
Sandwiches
Fish Sandwich
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
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"Simply a great experience. Staff was awesome, polite, attentive, made spot-on recommendations. Which includes fried chicken sandwich. Combination..."
Joe Schumaker
"The best meal I had in Charleston. The fried chicken is to die for as well as the grilled oysters, scalloped potatoes, wedge..."
Marcie Rosenstock
"Frozen G&T’s, amazing chargrilled oysters and easily the best fried chicken I have ever put in my..."
Allison LaRue Dudycha
"I am always impressed with every visit. The food is amazing! The staff is friendly and they make each visit memorable. Have the mahi sandwich and..."
Sarah Fountain Worel
"Funky eclectic interior. Excellent food and service! I highly recommend it when you're in the Charleston..."
Bill Morse
"Probably our favorite dining experience in Charleston ever. Service was great, food was spectacular and the surroundings were perfect! Thank..."
Chris Owens
"Started out with a dozen char grilled oysters; delicious and only lightly cooked. We all then chowed down on fried shrimp, fish and oysters and..."
Jeremy McKinney
"An all around great experience! I highly recommend a stop at Leon's Oyster..."
Tony O'Rourke
"I sat at the bar, had a few IPA's, the roasted oysters, the shrimp roll and a side. Very well prepared with thoughtful ingredients. Love this..."
Robby Comer
"Such a great place to have drinks and yummy food! The hush puppies and fried chicken are..."
Michele Graynor Enersen
"Raw bar selections were great, I tried all available oysters. They were all fresh and delicious. Also ordered the scalloped potatoes and cucumber..."
Charles F
"Awesome spot in Charleston with incredible fried chicken, the oysters were equally tasty although was too hungry to take pics. Friendly chill staff..."
StewartGerard
"Leon’s was AMAZING! The food and service was so good! It was a perfect chill place to have grilled oysters and some cocktails! Definitely get the..."
Melyssa Tarectecan
"Great atmosphere and service. Fried chicken has a delicious crispy crunch (one of the best I've ever had) but admittedly could have used a bit more..."
Childish Devino
"Busy neighborhood spot. I tried the crispy clam wrap. It was fresh and crispy. I also had the grilled oysters this place is known for. The oysters..."
Rick Dudley
"First time visit today for a late lunch. It was 2 pm on a Thursday and the place was very busy which is always a good sign. Food was excellent. My..."
James Earley
"If you haven’t been here yet- y’all are missing some of the best food in Charleston- seafood is fantastic and they have Bird Island Oysters on..."
Lisa Dodge
"I think this was my fav meal this visit to Charleston. Everything I ate and drank was so delicious. The wedge salad paired with the fried chicken was..."
Katie K
"First time here. We got seated right away, even though they looked very busy. Great service and yummy food. We did get the grilled chicken and..."
Nushin K
"Upon arrival into Charleston we came here. No reservation but only wait 20 minutes and were able to sit at the patio with big fans. Old gas station..."
Robin Mehera
"Such a great experience and great food! We sat on the outdoor patio and were greeted right away. I had my dog with me and there was a water bowl by..."
Danielle M
"I was travelling to Charleston and accidentally stumbled on Leon’s, I walked past and saw it was bumping with locals! Knowing I had to visit before..."
Julie Boyce
"Gave it a shot after being pretty disappointed with the food everyone kept suggesting in the area. Started with a Bloody Mary which was very good...."
Val B
"Awesome time at Leon’s. Fried chicken sandwich was delicious and my wife loved the wood grilled oysters. Pimm’s Cup was also great! And great..."
Ryan Stevens
"Great late lunch! First time at Leon’s! Our server Ruth S. suggested we try different kinds of raw oysters. So we tried their house oysters and the..."
Jeanne R
"Such an awesome spot made from an old garage. The oysters on the half shell were so fresh, cold and delicious. Great cocktails, friendly service. A..."
Amanda Moss
"Stopped her after a local’s recommendation. Loved the vibe, food, and service. I was able to walk in and eat at the bar. If a larger party, you..."
kris gonzalez
"Fun environment, great food. A solid choice when you are in Charleston. Good unsweet tea requires clean equipment and theirs was super. Great clam..."
Doug Delaney, Realtor
"Leon's is a great Charleston staple. Everything we've tried on their menu has been consistently fresh and delicious. I had the Chicken Sandwich which..."
Dena Cooper
The Darling Oyster Bar
84/100 (7141 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Shrimp
Chowder
Lobster Roll
Fried Clams
Lobster
French Fries
Poutine
Toasts
Pasta
Fried shrimp
Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Clam Chowder
Octopus
Key lime pie
Crab
Ceviche
Scallops
Shrimp and Grits
Clams
Cakes
Oyster
Sandwiches
Pesto
Tuna
Burger
Sit down
Seafood
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Such an awesome place to eat! Best shrimp creole ever! If only I had the recipe! I've tried to duplicate,but The Darling's has a more vinegary flavor..."
Linda Cook Wall
"Oysters are to die for, our server Morgan was awesome and took good care of us. Highly..."
Zack Taylor
"I eat a lot of oysters and these were the best I have ever experienced! Shrimp n Grits were outstanding and service was exemplary! My favorite place..."
Alan Wolff
"Excellent menu! Excellent staff! Hope is the BEST waitress! Definitely recommend her!..."
Emily Grainger
"Excellent. Great enough for us to go back twice in one visit which is against our rules! We are raw oyster lovers and then the scallops I had the..."
Pamela Tucker Cline
"Amazing dinner tonight for the Darling - Shaui Wang collaboration. Loved being able to have fresh oysters and homemade seafood ramen in the same..."
Halley Hetrick
"We truly enjoyed our Valentine's meal at The Darling. Oysters we're wonderful every way we tried them and the server was lovely and attentive. Beer..."
Janice Matthews Williams
"The whole experience overall was outstanding from the service to the ambiance to the food. The grilled octopus salad was one of the best things I've..."
Carol L Frantz Coyne
"Great place we tried most of the oysters on the menu. The waitress was..."
Raisa Fleitas
"Enjoyed excellent gulf oysters at Happy Hour. Their oyster shooters are the tastiest and most uniquely flavored that I have ever had. Truly enjoyed..."
WC Metcalfe
"Wonderful atmosphere - fantastic staff - diverse menu very nice bar - WE will be back for many more visits - thank..."
Chris Holly
"The restaurant makes an impact on the street, which is what goes us through the door. I didn't expect the building to be split in half; one half the..."
Vasily Kovzun
"Tasty brunch with loaded bloody Mary’s and great seafood options. I had the shrimp and grits, which were good but I’m not an expert (so don’t..."
Jordan Flick
"The Darling Oyster Bar was an awesome experience. Not only for their delectable food, but also for their wonderful waiters. We also met so many..."
Kelly Webb
"My family went for happy hour for their unbeatable oyster prices. It was $1 for 1 type of oyster (can’t beat that)! We also ordered the clam..."
Christian Salvador
"Wonderful brunch. We loved the Bloody Mary’s. We had the captains that came with 2 shrimp, a lobster claw, a crab leg and a hot fresh hush puppy...."
jessica malkin
"First time enjoying dinner at The Darling. We enjoyed the oysters during happy hour. We did 24 James River Oysters and one of each other oyster and..."
Casey Salvador
"The Happy Hour menu was limited beyond the oysters. Overall, the food was great, and so was the service. The shrimp and grits with Brussel Sprouts..."
Andrea Wiggins
"This place has such delicious food. We couldn’t stop eating all of the oysters. They have a huge selection and something for everyone! The smoked..."
Jenee' Jordan
"I had THE BEST scallops of my life!!! I would go back just for that. The oysters were delicious as well. Everyone loved everything they ate! My dad..."
Alison O'Brien
"Were able to walk up and snag and spot at the bar! Great cocktails, delicious oysters, and wonderful service. Cool spot on king street with large..."
Jonathan Cimino
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