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Oyster House Seafood Restaurant
91/100 (3477 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Sandwiches
Fried shrimp
Calamari
Burger
Key lime pie
Mussels
Ceviche
Tuna
Shrimp and Grits
Calamares
Fish & chips
Pimento Cheese
Grouper Sandwich
Salmon
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Fish & Chips
Cakes
Lobster Roll
Lobster
Pesto
Tapas
Pasta
Fish
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Mac and cheese
Crab Legs
Seafood Platters
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Sit down
Seafood
American
Bar
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This place was recommended by our carriage driver and we loved it. Sat at the raw bar and had one of the best oyster shooters I have ever had. Greg..."
Vicki Kaczmarczyk
"Great atmosphere! I love the eclectic decor, I can eat here in casual or dress, not a stuffy place at all. The food was amazing! It's hard to find a..."
Rachel Wooten
"Cool place, generous portions, and comparably priced for the area of Charleston. On those alone it’s a 4 Star. Kevin was our server and he made for..."
Joshua E. Godsey
"Oyster house is in a perfect location!! My husband and I had a cute little corner table on the outside patio and we could see the City Market!!..."
Mackenzie
"It was wonderful ! The best oysters I've ever eaten and their She-crab soup was devine! Our server, Emma, was lovely and such a pleasure to have..."
Rene Martin Lake
"Always went to Magnolias when in town for their shrimp & grits, but tried Oyster House’s shrimp & grits last night & hands down was better tasting!..."
Debi Kerns Maesalu
"Everything was great! We had several different types of oysters (grilled, rockefeller, buffalo, and, of course, various types of raw). Our..."
Christopher Mallia
"Super place, we were in the bar, super-friendly staff, great food, easy relaxed environment and atmosphere. Loved..."
Ian Hemstock
"Hands down best oysters I’ve ever had! Jennifer our waitress made our time there with our family very..."
Jennifer Jolly
"Excellent food - she crab soup, oyster sandwich, hush puppies etc. Very friendly waitstaff & hostess. Reasonably priced which is sometimes hard to..."
Joan Carroza
"Great food and super service. I started with the very delicious She-crab soup, then a shrimp PoBoy. My husband had the blackened Mahi Mahi..."
Roni LaFleur
"The oysters were amazing. Service exceptional at the bar (Todd). The Noisy Fries are to die for! And great prices..."
Judy Schosser Barrett
"Great food and service. A lot of unique items on the menu and local craft..."
Joe Morales
"We had a cool spot for dinner. Our service was exceptional. All 4 of us loved the order of hush puppies. I like them best without the butter or..."
Michael Perkins
"New to the city and was at the City Market late night. Was looking for seafood (it is after all Charleston) and saw the Oyster Bar. One look at the..."
Russel Reppen
"I’m very happy with this restaurant. It was a last minute choice but the best decision I made for lunch in Charleston! Shane provided amazing..."
Emerson Lormeus
"Great food, service and atmosphere. McKenna took great care of our party. Oysters, fisherman’s stew, crab she soup, shrimp wrapped in bacon and..."
Nicole McMorris
"This meal was fantastic! Perfect location, walkable from several parking garages and street parking. My husband and I each got the fried seafood..."
M. Grace Sears
"We ended up her twice. One visit was based on a food tour and the other was an impromptu decision. Food was consistent (shrimp and grits, soup,..."
Wanda Lita
"Great location near the Market. Nice rooftop deck with views and great service. Soft shell crab sandwich was good. I just wish the crab was bigger...."
Felicia Thompson Hawkins
"We really liked the grilled flounder sandwich and the seasoned fries! They were out of their special of gator po boys which was disappointing but the..."
Rachel S
"Appetizers to oysters to main course.. food was excellent. Good oyster choices and each of our meals were excellent. My dad said the calamari..."
JG Wargo
"I was walking around the market area and wanted a snack. Stopped in here during happy hour and was very happy with the selection. I was greeted by a..."
Deborah East
"Really good food here. We went with calamari appetizer it was okay nothing to write home about. The crab cakes and seafood pasta were delicious..."
Brittany Capozzi
"Great service from our waiter Maliki. The food was great and the drink were strong and flavorful. We all loved the steam mussels. The oysters were..."
Carola Manriquez
"Excellent stop for a needed break. The restaurant is perfectly situated amongst the lively market area and just North of the French quarter in..."
Steve Eirich
"I got the Coastal Seafood Trio. The Brussel sprouts were great. I wasn't a huge fan of the Red Rice but it wasn't bad. Shrimp was absolutely..."
The Real McCoy
"Shrimp and grits is one of my favorite dishes, and this place had the best shrimp and grits that’s I’ve had. The sauce had a nice amount of..."
Angela C.
"We had oysters, clams and ahi tuna, all were fantastic. Fresh and delicious, the staff was outstanding with excellent service. Highly..."
Rich Stabins
"Nice place in downtown Charleston. We had Shrimp and oysters. I recommend this place for drinks and food too check out Charleston..."
Chris Guella
Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar
88/100 (8680 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Bar
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Swordfish
Calamari
Burger
Risotto
Mussels
Tuna
Fried shrimp
Ceviche
Calamares
Shrimp
Salmon
Hot Dog
Shrimp and Grits
Lobster
Pimento Cheese
Po' Boys
Crab Cake
Corn dogs
Tapas
Salad
Crab Soup
Fish Taco
Cakes
Tacos
Crab
Fish
Seafood Platters
Scallops
Filet Mignon
Clams
Sit down
Seafood
American
Bar
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this ouster place! We visited for restro week in Charleston and it was a great date-dinner atmosphere! I tried one of the most delicious salmon..."
Olga Barry
"A really pleasant experience. No wait, some great food, really friendly waiter, and overall good vibe. The mussels, oysters and drinks were..."
Kevin Glass
"Food was great. We sat at the bar because they had an hour wait. Despite being very busy the bartenders took very good care of us. Fried green..."
Lonnie Shook Jr CPA
"Amazing Resturant with amazing food and service. Definitely a local favorite and it was full of tourists as well. Food was spectacular. I had the..."
John Allen
"When my husband and I decided to return to Charleston, we knew we had to find the oyster bar we ate at last time, which is Amen. Our server Jacob was..."
Emily
"Hellooo. We spent just a full day in town… Visiting from Miami Beach… After a bitter experience at darling oyster the night before (read review)..."
Le Va
"We had a wonderful family dinner here. Atmosphere is a great mix of casual raw bar and fine dining. I had the Coriander Crusted Tuna which was light..."
Colby Whittaker
"Anyone who has been to Charleston knows how difficult it can be to get into a good restaurant without a reservation. One raw bar we stopped at had a..."
Mark Matthews
"From the starters, to the cocktails, to the entrees. Man this place is top notch in terms of downtown area seafood. Get yourself a reservation for..."
Jon Barwick
"There are many amazing restaurants in Charleston to choose from, but if you haven’t been to Amen Street, GO! Our entire experience was wonderful...."
Macayla R
Hank's Seafood Restaurant
86/100 (16192 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Soups
Seafood
Vegan Options
American
Soups
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Shellfish
Bouillabaisse
Calamares
Shrimp
Cakes
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Lobster
Crab Cake
Pasta
Cheesecake
Salad
Seafood Platters
Swordfish
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Fried shrimp
Calamari
Key lime pie
Risotto
Ceviche
Mussels
Shrimp and Grits
Tuna
Sit down
American
Soups
Seafood
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Fine Dining
"The food was great and the atmosphere was very nice. I had the seafood platter #4 and my husband had the buttermilk chicken. I felt like the serving..."
Angel Mcguffin Coe
"The atmosphere was amazing, except for the guy very audibly mouth breathing at the table next to me. Anywhere else and it would have been off putting..."
Rusty Walts
"We went there for my birthday and it was amazing I love everything about it. The waiter was excellent the food was hot and delicious. I would..."
Brittney Sheree Dubose
"The food and service were excellent!! I had the seared tuna and I can honestly say it was one of the best seafood meals I've ever eaten. Hank's is..."
John Griffin
"Having been to several, to include what is considered THE restaurant to go to in Charleston , I highly recommend Hanks as the very best. The menu is..."
Sharon Sheridan
"This was my first time visiting Charleston out of my 20 years of living in South Carolina and this was the perfect way to end my weekend getaway with..."
Abigail Chabek
"Hank’s is our favorite Charleston restaurant! Food is always excellent and service is top notch! Had a fabulous meal last night with our son and..."
Dianne Anderson Kane
"One of the best meals we had while visiting Charleston. Highly..."
Stephanie Vincent
"Awesome and the best seafood in Charleston and it is Soft Shell Crab season! Don’t wait, you will not be disappointed! No reservation available, no..."
Tony Castelli
"The Service ; Quality Of Food; and Ambience ... I give Tops !!! Would recommend to anyone . My husband and I like sitting at the bar. Reservations..."
Nancy Kruse Botticelli
"Everything was fresh and good. Nice atmosphere and a pretty good deal. Would..."
Roger Ricciardelli
"That’s was one fine meal we had June 24, 2018. I had the shrimp and grits and that was one delicious..."
Jason Pinard
"Justin was our server and he was very attentive to us. We had quite a few questions and answered them all graciously. The crab cakes we delicious. ..."
Christine Vollkommer
"My husband I ordered the large seafood tower, and indulged for 2 hours.....seafood giggles after....it was worth every penny!!! And drinks were..."
Hillary Nichols
"Dinner last night was exceptional. Ellison was informative and attentive. The absolute best shrimp and grits. Everything start to finish was..."
Deb Frycklund Patterson
"Outstanding service! Provided by a team of professionals that are very rare in the industry these days. Keep up the great work and outstanding menu..."
John Good
"Waiter was great, food was amazing! I can understand why they are best in..."
Karen Jones
"One of the best meals I can remember. Service was..."
Scott Fulton
"Everything was spot on, Service, food, delivery time, atmosphere. Great..."
Chris Owens
"Great seafood excellent atmosphere if i ever make it back here I'd eat here again..."
Mike Gallion
"Wonderful atmosphere and fabulous food. Will definitely come back when we visit..."
Barbara Griffin Smith
"Celebrated Mother's Day with my daughter and her friend Zack. Food was superb and our waiter was excellent in taking care of..."
Roz Ulibarri
"Excellent service by Jessica and the food was amazing!!! Top notch..."
Stephanie Duarte Vars
"Never disappoints! Service is outstanding. We love to sit at bar for apps too! The calamari and fried oysters are..."
Bobbi Jo Engelby
"We checked into town and when deciding on dinner couldn't get a table until 9 pm. SOoooo glad we waited! It's a little noisy but SO..."
Vicki Piatt
"Best shrimp and grits I have ever eaten. Service was..."
Sharon Vickers
"We decided to make a reservation to celebrate my birthday here while visiting Charleston. As the city near the seas, we decided to eat in seafood..."
Steven Jang
"Our first dinner in Charleston. We split the fried shrimp salad, which I thought was really good, but my wife didn't like it as much. We then split..."
Brent Husband
"Great food, service and ambiance. Elegant, classy and relaxed restaurant. We had the calamari appetizer, shrimp and grits, flounder, seafood a la..."
Gonzalo Horigian
"Talk about Southern food and customer service! This place has it all! Great food, for starters, I had the fried shrimp and octopus, for my main,..."
Ida C.
"We made reservations here for a brief visit to Charleston. I did a lot of research and am so glad this was where we decided to eat. The food was..."
Rae Moye
"Hank's is hands down delicious. It's a beautiful restaurant with great service. The food is really, really good. The seafood Wando was spectacular...."
Alexandra & Jeremy
"10/10 recommend. So glad we added this to our list while visiting Charleston. The dinning room is beautiful. The service is wonderful. Our server..."
jessica malkin
"Hank's has an upscale steakhouse vibe (and prices) with pretty good food. Portion sizes were not huge, especially for the shrimp and scallop..."
Scott Frankenburg
"We were visiting from Memphis, Tennessee and we’re looking for an upscale seafood restaurant, on our last night! Hank’s was exactly what we were..."
Gwen Norris
"Our service was outstanding even though we forgot reservations and were seated at the bar. We are posting a pic of the best crab cakes we've ever..."
Heath Joiner
The Ordinary
85/100 (4039 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Late Night
Lobster Roll
Tapas
Seafood Platters
Shrimp
Swordfish
Beef
Polenta
Lobster
Toasts
Salad
Bass
Schnitzel
Crab
Ceviche
Scallops
Steak Tartare
Clams
Caviar
Oyster
Rice pudding
Tuna
Razor Clams
Shellfish
Cakes
Fish
Chowder
Sit down
Seafood
American
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Validated Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Late Night
Fine Dining
"This is an oyster and rum bar. We had the double seafood tower and the oysters were very fresh and delicious. We went during happy hour, so it was..."
James Clinton Odom
"OMG, this had to have been one of the best meals I've ever eaten! It was Superb. There is absolutely nothing ordinary about The Ordinary. I would..."
Donna Mitchell
"We researched this place 6 months ago and decided it was a “must” for our Charleston vacation. It did not disappoint. We ordered several small..."
Amy Ko Smith
"Our favorite place in Charleston. We sat at the raw bar. Alejandro was shucking and knows his oysters and made a great experience even better. ..."
Tucker Shaver
"Had a wonderful experience! We had to cancel our initial reservation due to car trouble on our way down. We headed there later hoping for a seat at..."
Michelle Valvoda Edwards
"The best oysters I’ve ever had and I’ve had oysters in Boston and Seattle. Our waitress was THE friendliest and spot on with all her..."
Becky Conner
"Absolutely wonderful! Everything from the hostess and servers to each and every bite of food. The fried oyster sliders are a must! And the rice..."
Kyndra Ponder Holm
"What an absolutely fantastic night! Our server, Justin, was incredible and the bartenders were equally as fabulous. The food was to die for and the..."
Anna Marie Mindicino
"Amazing seafood coupled with a great waiter made the entire dining experience fantastic. Request Charlie as your server; you won't be..."
Peter Anthony
"The food and staff are outstanding . The oysters melted in your mouth, the lobster sandwich was delicious, the desert so..."
Grace Waterfall
"Amazing service!!! Great food!! Get reservations plenty in advance, because this place fills up..."
Karen L Meinke
"More like The Extraordinary!! A great place for cocktails and appetizers. The lobster roll on Tuesdays is a MUST have. Flown in fresh from Maine,..."
Janet Jernigan
"We had a great seafood platter! The oysters were fabulous! The bartenders were all efficient and..."
Sherry McCord
"A true dining pleasure. Server Michael was only surpassed by the food . He was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. The seafood tower was a..."
Celeste Swierk
"Hands down the best seafood spot in America, period! Check out what.nate.ate on instagram for more..."
ND Kramer
"Picked this restaurant from the essential restaurant list published for Charleston. At the hotel, they recommended the fried oyster sliders. They..."
Rob Tulloh
"My husband and I ate at The Ordinary. It is a restaurant that used to be a bank. It is so beautiful. Our waitress was great, she was very kind and..."
Kelly Webb
"If FIG is for Friday night, then The Ordinary is for a Sunday afternoon. We got a spot at the bar as soon as they opened before we left town, and..."
Blake Roche
"I've frequented bars across various cities, and they range from the OK to the remarkable. The Ordinary, however, is anything but ordinary. Their team..."
Steve Odemis
"Sat at the bar three different days. Keith, Cody, and Dalton were outstanding in their knowledge of wine and cocktails. They were extremely attentive..."
Kristi Latimer
"The Ordinary came recommended to us and was a perfect first stop after arriving in Charleston at night. We treated ourselves to some wine and..."
Brooke Dexter
"Came here on a Saturday night without any reservations. They were very nice and able to seat us immediately at the oyster bar. This restaurant is an..."
Robin Mehera
"Looking back at this year The Ordinary was a special place. It raised the bar for what a restaurant could be for me. Fresh, flavorful seafood in..."
Vladimir Shapiro
"Don't even know where to start with this amazing restaurant! First of all the restaurant is amazing and looks great. We got there as soon as it..."
Matt Shepherd
"One of the best and most beautiful meals I’ve had! Service was extraordinary and the food was unbelievably humble and fresh. Thank you for the..."
Isabella Wardrop
Charleston Crab House-market Street
83/100 (9419 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
Bar
American
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Burger
Fish
Calamares
Salmon
Crab Cake
Tapas
Shrimp
Tacos
Crab Legs
Seafood Platters
Salad
Fried shrimp
Crab
Waffle Fries
Scallops
Shrimp and Grits
Clams
Crab Soup
Oyster
Cakes
Calamari
Pesto
Mussels
Sit down
Bar
American
Seafood
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stop by this lovely spot in the market for a lunch. Was she did immediately and started with the hush puppies and the cinnamon butter which was..."
Tammy Ann
"This was our first visit. We were vacationing in Charleston. Really enjoyed the crab boil once we got it. The first one was spilled on the way to the..."
Axel Gruen
"This was me and my husband's first time here. He ordered the King Crab Steampot. I had the Seafood Platter which was all shrimp and flounder. Both..."
Baneeka Cummings-Daniels
"A burger with pimento Cheese & Crab on it? I must admit I was skeptical, but it was amazing! The Rooftop dining was awesome! Such a beautiful..."
Laura Gasser
"The food was fresh and very tasty. Had the shrimp, flounder, oysters and crab legs. Our server was pretty amazing as well. Jordan was very..."
Rhonda Carter
"Great service and location. Oddly enough, I preferred the shrimp over the crab cakes. I love crab cakes, but these were average at best. Order the..."
Dana M Smith
"Food was great and service even better. Would..."
Maureen Edmunds
"I really enjoyed this place. It was a Wednesday night so it wasn’t super busy. I was able to walk in and be seated immediately at about 5:30 PM. My..."
Matt Bonham
"Incredible food!! We had the crab stuffed mushrooms, hush puppies, crab cake sandwich, and crab legs. All were great choices! Would recommend to..."
Blake McClard
"Ordered the huspuppies, Charleston crab cakes and a painkiller. The hush puppies were some of the most flavorless I’ve ever had. The crab cakes..."
Yvette Leonard
"Another nice place for oysters and food near the City Market. Service was very good as waitresses was friendly and attentive. Oysters were plump,..."
Russel Reppen
"I fell in love with Charleston eating at this restaurant. I had the scallops, shrimp and red fish with that awesome Red Carolina Rice ❤️! The..."
Kelli D
"My husband got his seafood fix while we vacation in Charleston. The food was great, and my shrimp was to die for. The beer was cold, and my cocktail..."
Berniece Schamburg
"The server was one of the sweetest people ever. The atmosphere was fun and lively. We all had The Crab House Crab Pot. It was one of the best meals..."
Emily Green
"Stellar food and service Indoor/Outdoor seating : 2 floors Frozen Rum Runner Passion fruit rum, banana rum, rum, Blackberry brandy, orange juice,..."
Tom S
"Our server was a super nice guy who talked to us about the area and spent some time with us. He kept a glass-filled and that's always important. The..."
Joyce Deer
"We were in town to celebrate a birthday and to embark on a cruise ship the next day. I was supposed to be amongst the party of people but this is a..."
Glenda
Bowens Island Restaurant
80/100 (4084 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
American
Beer restaurants
Dinner
Late Night
Shrimp
Crab
Oyster
Crab Cake
Steamers
Seafood Platters
French Fries
Fried shrimp
Key lime pie
Shrimp and Grits
Cakes
Fish
Sit down
American
Beer restaurants
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"I suppose if I wrote a bad review others may not try it and the crowd would be smaller. However, this place was so good I couldn't live with myself..."
David Haskell
"This is my go to place whenever I want to impress out of town guests! It’s casual and one of the most beautiful places to watch the sunset! I was..."
Lisa Dodge
"My wife and I are in town because I have a job interview Monday and stumbled onto Bowers island . This place was great !!! Great food great price and..."
Don Clawson
"The line and wait was fairly long for summer, however it was well worth it. Beautiful sunset and incredible food, especially the shrimp. The staff..."
George Bley
"A true low country seafood experience. Okay, do not drive your low sitting car such as my Fiat Spider in to the place, but the food was great and the..."
Ken Owensby
"Amazing experience sitting on the outside deck watching the sunset � and shucking a tray of fresh steamed oysters! True low country vibe. Don’t..."
Melissa Piasecki
"I had the fried seafood platter and it was fresh and delicious! Shrimp, crab cakes, white fish. Superb. Nice bartender, she was helpful and friendly..."
Jack Kiser
"We loved it. Our kind of place. Cold beer. Great shrimp and Grits. Will make it a regular stop. If your a pain in the ass and high maintainence..."
Scot Sutherland
"We drove down from Columbia just to have dinner at this amazing place! The food is beyond fantastic and could not get any fresher seafood! Hands..."
William Tommy Feagin
"Always the go to place when we visit SC. Absolutely love the fried shrimp platters, the key lime pie was AMAZING, the view is always great. Highly..."
Samantha Martin
"My brother and his class mates from The Citadel are there a lot and introduced us to Bowens years ago. I make it a point to go back every chance I..."
Craig Clary
"Freshest shrimp and best view at dinner! Always dine here when we visit the Holy..."
Lisa Bishop Gibson
"Bowen's Island Restaurant in South Carolina is a must-visit for seafood lovers. Set on a picturesque waterfront, the rustic ambiance is inviting, and..."
Nicolas Yarosz
"It's the epitome of the 'local' feel. We had a great time. Yes it's expensive, about $30 for a dinner plate, but their crab cakes are quite..."
Joshua Owens
"Authentic low country cuisine. Beautiful views of the sunset. Order at the bar and serve yourself. No frills, delicious, stuff your face seafood...."
Mike Payne
"We had no clue this place was here. We had come for a boat tour. After touring, we decided to eat here. There was a line to the outside door. It..."
Julie D
"Cute restaurant on the river. Nice fresh seafood. The boiled peanuts were really good, as well as the key lime pie. The shrimp was fresh, and the..."
Zack Dolsen
"A real American classic, Bowens Island restaurant has been serving great seafood since 1946. In 2023, it’s still going strong. The plates are..."
Erik Gray
"Beautiful place to unwind after a day on the beach that’s farther away from the touristy areas. Went for dinner there after visiting folly beach..."
Rachel H
"Hadn’t been here since before the fire and the restaurant is a little different but still the same great food! In my opinion this place captures..."
hunter hames
"Second visit for us... The fried fish was not what we expected, it was much more memorable the first time and sadly the restaurant was far busier..."
Nikki Bryson
"Food is great and they have big amount for one person. But the service could have been better. It take so long and very long line and the person in..."
JJ Edwards
"Great atmosphere and experience. Very laid back. My server dropped by fried fish on the ground and put it back on my plate haha. It was all part of..."
Dan LeFevre
"We love Bowens! Today was our third visit (last was in 2016) and we were so happy with the food and service. Keep up the great work! Fresh food, cold..."
angie b ramirez
"A fun place to try if you want an authentic seafood-shack dining experience. Beautiful sunset views too! The cost is pretty pricey (at least $30 per..."
Megan Kraner
"This place embodies Charleston too its core. Great staff, wonderful heart food, solid drinks, and cold beer. Great place to bring family or take a..."
Parker
"The experience of sitting and looking at the water with the breeze was very nice, and the food was ok. Not terrific. They were short a cook/chef, so..."
Sheri Long
"Great chicken tenders for a seafood spot! The chicken tenders are about the only non-seafood item on their menu. They were a bit pricey at $16, but..."
E White
"This place was recommended by a friend as the place to have a seafood dinner and sunset views. She was not wrong, although the prices were..."
Miriam W.
"Iconic restaurant on the water dating back to the 40s. You might describe it as rustic, which is part of the charm. Amazing sunsets. There is no air..."
Cramer Gallimore
"Delicious seafood and cold beer! The fish, shrimp and crabcakes, and all the sides were delicious! Not a single bad food item! When I return, I will..."
Brad Mueller
Charleston Crab House-james Island
78/100 (7686 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mussels
Burger
Shrimp and Grits
Tuna
Crab Soup
Calamares
Cakes
Salmon
Pesto
Shrimp
Fish
Fried rice
Crab Cake
Cheesecake
Tapas
Pasta
Tacos
Salad
Crab Legs
Seafood Platters
Crab
Fried shrimp
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Clams
Key lime pie
Oyster
Waffle Fries
Calamari
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
American
Waterfront
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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Television
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"The food was delicious and exactly what we were looking for when we went to Charleston and wanted to eat something authentic. Prices were fair and..."
Sara Stidham
"Very nice restaurant. Great Service and nice view and decorations. Salad , Crab cake and Fried Flounder were perfect. Thank you so..."
Danny Glenn
"There were a huge group of Seniors traveling thru this town and we ate dinner here. We all ate the crab hushpuppies which were super big and so..."
Penny Weldon
"The service is great. Everyone is nice and welcoming, also the food is outstanding! I recommend the calamari, bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp and the..."
Blayne Dempsey
"Outstanding service and food. Had party of 8 and all enjoyed everything . I had the Soft Shell and it was the best. Dustin , our server, was the..."
Robert Good
"The food and service was great.  We all loved our meal.  It was fast service, great meal, and awesome food.  We will be back.  Thank you for a..."
Dana Berry
"My family and I had a great experience at the Charleston crab house. The view was great and the food was great too. We left stuffed and..."
Bw Petrey
"Food is not bad. Not terrible but not fantastic either. It is decent for seafood. Better than most around. Good seafood is hard to find... You can't..."
Lebo
"This place was outstanding!!! The Deviled Crab was..."
NotAdelard
"Charleston Crab House-Jamestown. My BF and I decided to end our weekend in Charleston at the Charleston Crab House on James Island and what a great..."
MizBev
"My wife and I had fried green tomatoes, best I have ever had, crab stuffed mushrooms, very cheesy and tastee. Also the best Key Lime pie..."
Charlie
"I had a delicious blue crab sandwich YUM!! We sat on the rooftop patio and had a great time...great food, laid back atmosphere...we will be..."
Jgbaby
"Our waitstaff was AWESOME!! very attenative without hovering. We pulled up to the dock and sat by the windows to watch the river and the boats. Very..."
Kate
"Excellent food! Great service. Very..."
Chad Vaughn
"Nice location. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio and watching the boats go by. The server was outstanding, very friendly, prompt and courteous. My..."
Chuck Brunson
"Lunch. Five of us had lunch here and we were all satisfied with the food and service. This location is much better than the Mt. Pleasant one in..."
Akwil
"Jef C. Been going for years and the food is awesome and the atmosphere is even better. A true neighborhood restaurant and there aren't that many..."
Jef
"Love it!. I have been a fan of the Charleston Crab House for a long time. I don't live in Charleston now, but visit the James Island location as much..."
Deb
"Great food and Atmosphere!. How much better can it get? We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed our food and friendly service. We did not have to ask..."
Tms
"Location, location, location. Outstanding service, awesome view, and the BEST Crab dip south of Baltimore! The Crab salad is my..."
Rick Brewer
"Deck was beautiful and the crab was..."
Jesse Baldwin
"Crab cake sandwiched between two fried green tomatoes. Need I say..."
Jarrid Rollins
"Beautiful and unique local view of the Wappoo bridge and marshlands with casual seafood. The captain's platter was delicious. I have been going here..."
BKV
"I’ve really enjoyed the food. We went there during the weekend and it was very crowded. However, we got a table beside the river and it was very..."
Jeehan Shaban
"The filet was great. Seafood was good. The lacking stars is due to no Mashed Potatoes or even a baked potato to go with the filet. No reduction on..."
LISA B
"The service and the food is amazing! Our waiter was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was good as usual, we often visit..."
Lisa Williams
"Wonderful fresh seafood for Lisa and I while the kids had a burger and chicken strips, I believe. After having a half dozen 🦪 oysters at Snapper..."
Kent Wannebo
"We went for a late lunch and were seated immediately. The service was very fast and our server was attentive. The she-crab soup was decent… very..."
Taylor Carvajal
"It was a great lunch with my father. He had the Lowcountry Shrimp Boil, and I had the Captain's Platter with fried oysters, shrimp, and flounder..."
Felecia Scott
"Loved this restaurant!! Located in the Wapoo River, there is ample setting both inside and out with great views of the water. There were several..."
Steve Schlicher
"A very nice dinner. Sat outside and had perfect weather. Unique drinks and good food. Great..."
Genesis Pierce
"This is our absolute favorite place to eat in Charleston. We stumbled upon it by chance nearly 7 years ago on our first trip to Charleston and it’s..."
Kristy Young
California Dreaming Restaurant & Bar
76/100 (8240 ratings)
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Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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Takeout
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Accepts Mastercard
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Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
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Full Bar
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"Went there recently with some friends before we went to James Island county Park to see the festival of lights. It was a time of day that was not..."
Renee Morton
"Food was absolutely fantastic! The atmosphere is elegant and very beautiful paired with the delicious food!🐟 The wait was around 15 minutes and it..."
Kitty Catty
"We had Zach as our waiter on the evening of 7/22 and he was very delightful and friendly. The food had tons of flavor and the pimento cheese/peach..."
Elizabeth Bertholf
"One of the nicest dinner experiences we’ve ever had around the globe! This place has it all! Wonderful food, beautiful view and friendly service...."
Moona Joyner
"So fun, loved the service the waitress so super friendly and fast. The place is very busy so we took a seat outside where we didn't have to wait for..."
Sandy Howard
"Service was good, friendly but not prompt enough. The Croissants and Spinach Dip n Chips was loaded and very good. The Charleston Seafood Pasta sauce..."
Murfam Post LLC
"Stopped off in Charleston on our travels this summer. This is a great restaurant. Great service. Super views. Local beers. Very good food. (Wish we..."
Terri Nowlin
"What an absolute GEM of a place. This was by our hotel and we stopped in our very last night for an early dinner. We had asked the locals about it..."
Tiffany Cartier
"This is the flagship of restaurants. I can only speak about this location it was outstanding. Servers were great, hostesses were great the..."
otis Tate
"THE BEST RESTAURANT IN CHARLESTON!!! We went here on our last night of the trip, but wish we had eaten here sooner!! Ashley was our server, and she..."
Kristin Bell
"I was recommended this place by a local, i was in town for the weekend and was looking for a good brunch spot. Well to my surprise i was recommended..."
Fonz Richardson
"Awesome place! We walked here after our boat ride and the environment was great. You had the option to order through a QR code but a server would..."
Adela Zyla
"Had a family dinner at 3pm on a Sunday. Was not too busy, but started to pick up around 4:30-5pm. My parents had the California Dreaming salad, I..."
James Floyd
"Fantastic food, great service, and friendly staff. I'm unsure of a better way illustrate how pleased I was by coming here. We had a total of 8 people..."
Aaron Moore
"This place is exquisite on every level! The food was great! Our server (Shannon H) was by far one of the most beautiful souls to serve us food in my..."
Emma
"Excellent experience here. Unique architecture both inside and out with beautiful views of the harbor and downtown Charleston. Even saw a dolphin..."
Peter Wynn
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