The best Fried shrimp in Charleston | Sluurpy updated in April

"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..."

Sabrina Kelly Packett

Ste Verity

"The food and service was outstanding! The shrimp and grits and fried green tomato po’ boy were so good. Also, their service was above and beyond,..."

Andrew R

"So we picked this spot before leaving town to head back home. How it is not 5 stars across the board I don’t know. Had catfish ball as an..."

Swain Keaton

"I had read recent reviews hence the visit. We're on holiday from the UK and having recently visited 5spot at Sandfly who offer shrimps and grits at..."

Caroline Stephens seeking the truth

"Perfect mashed potatoes! I come here twice a month to have a family dinner with my brother and niece. We have been doing this for about a year now...."

Maggie

"We were a little concerned when we pulled up and there were no cars in the lot. Food is awesome, service was great. The atmosphere is similar to a..."

Michael Wayne

"Food was amazing!! Menu reassures us there are dozens of reasons to come back again and again. Wife and I both had the gumbo, very good! Corn muffins..."

Scott Berry

"Enjoyed first time at The Glass Onion. The meal was delicious with wonderful coffee and great service. I enjoyed the Ham & Cheese Po Boy while my..."

Cindy R.

"The food was amazing!!! 4 of us ate and we got a to go meal. We were greeted immediately as we entered. They sat us quickly and drinks were on the..."

Lauren Gregory

"Yum. Yum. Yum. The Shrimp and Grits were fantastic. The fried Pork Chops equally delicious and the desserts blew our socks off. That Key Lime tart is..."

Geisel N

"Came here for lunch since this was on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It was a good spot. Had the shrimp and grits which was delicious. We also had the..."

Amanda Phillips

"What a nice find! We had a great lunch at The Glass Onion, mostly because our waitress was the absolute best server I've had in many years but also..."

John C

"Food was amazing. The pork belly literally melts in your mouth and no knife required. Love the dinner feel to it all And the Key lime tart is..."

Nathan Langham

"The trout dish was served over a scrumptious bean soup of some sort. I've never had it before but it was full of flavor and had bits of bacon in it...."

Felisha Dix

"Absolutely fantastic food. Best fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese I've ever had. Pork chops and greens were perfectly seasoned. Service was..."

jason herron

"The best fried green tomatoes, corn bread, gumbo... everything we had was delicious! The staff were so kind and friendly! Our waitress Brianna was..."

Kathy Parsi

"Stopped by while visiting Charleston and looking for local dining. The service was great. KC, our server, was upbeat and knowledge about the menu...."

Faith Bridges

"Cozy and quaint spot with delicious southern classics at a reasonable price. The Brussels sprouts are melt in your mouth good, the fried green..."

Mikayla W

"Everything was perfect! The gumbo, cornbread, collard greens and fried green tomatoes with pimento, all amazing!!! I’ll be back whenever I’m in..."

Jacob Clements

"This place is fantastic! The food and service was phenomenal. Our server was so sweet and informative. I got the braised pork belly and my daughter..."

Christine Crain

Griffon

90/100 (3832 ratings)

"One of our favorite places in Charleston. Visiting this pub has become our tradition) Fish sandwich was good. Cesar salad was good. Fries was good...."

Andara Ree

"This place has a great vibe. We went in on Sunday at 730. How does a kitchen close at 7pm. Great selection of beer. Darts and TVs. The staff did a..."

William Krause

"Great little place. The food was good, and the service was very good. Dollar bills EVERY WHERE! The story about the use of the currency during the..."

Chris Swigart

"This is a cool little hole in the wall with dollar bills stapled to every inch of the walls and pillars… wings were great!! Especially for the..."

Modesta Ramirez

"What a fun little place! When we couldn't get in the Blind Tiger, we walked a couple blocks and found this little gem! Beer was cold, and although..."

Tina Williams

"Don't let the sign out front fool you, the service is not 'meh'. Everyone was very welcoming. It's Seat Yourself style, but if you're put off by..."

Adam Chapman

"Great small stop on a lovely Saturday afternoon. Fun people. Friendly staff. Make sure you have sharpies to leave your mark and a dollar bill for..."

Victoria Hyde

"Food was good! The onion rings are awesome with ranch. Good took awhile to get to use since we ordered take out and never received a phone call that..."

Victoria

"I love all the dollars on the wall!!! The fish and chips were tasty! I also enjoyed the homemade chips and queso. The downside is they need a few..."

Brad Barmore

"Cool place to grab a beer. The chicken wings were pretty good as..."

Bullitt 78

Pearlz Oyster Bar

89/100 (5091 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have eaten seafood in many places and most were good but Pearlz is above the rest. Wait staff was friendly and on top of everything.. Two dozen raw..."

Vernon Fisher

"Fabulous service and great food. The atmosphere is rustic and raw and what you expect from an oyster bar in the deep south. Highly..."

Ron Tucker

"I go there between happy hour which is between four and seven when you have to get there at four I little bit before to get a good table but it’s..."

Marysue Stoy Douville

"Fantastic oysters I’ve found anywhere! Every time we visit Charleston, we always swing by Pearlz Oyster Bar! The oysters are always fresh and..."

Shelly Good

"Everything was excellent. Friendly staff... Fresh Flavors... Great experience!!! Highly..."

Jeff Achterhoff

"Food and service was amazing! Small plate specials were great, loved the browns court bread on the lobster rolls.. Love Britney and Nate— we always..."

Peggy Ann Crowley- Wrenn

"Gumbo was outstanding. Medallions with crawfish and blue cheese were great. Highly..."

Doug Ruffo

"Best oysters I ever did eat , my kids even liked them raw..."

Nancy Bowler Byrd

"A must visit restaurant in Charleston. The food and service were..."

Kolby Watts

"We visited on a Friday night around 7 and they just had a table open up to fit five of us! Great place for Rockefeller oysters! We visited while in..."

Josie Mead

"We had just arrived in town and told we would be happy here. We really were HAPPY at the end of the meal. Its loud and fun. Staff is trendy, however,..."

William Krause

"We had an incredible dinner! We found this place off of a locals blog plus the online reviews. We were not disappointed. The host/manager was so..."

Robyn Cafiero

"Fun atmosphere, attentive staff and great oysters. Stopped in on a late sunday afternoon for a drink and oysters. Sat at the bar and ordered a..."

Ted Willis

"I love this place! Great oysters. Great drinks. Great vibe. Friendly people. Reasonable prices. I ordered the New England Clam Chowder, seafood..."

Justin Grigg

"Stopped by for some oysters as this was one of our favorite places we like to visit when in town. As in the past the staff and food was great. Prices..."

Richard Linehan

"I was a solo traveler for for this trip and was able to be seated upon walking in. I wanted to try everything on their menu but ended up with the..."

Katie Wilson

"We got there on a Friday afternoon, got seated quick and got served quick! Super nice bartender, oysters were fresh and drinks were delish Would..."

S. McGowan

"Amazing service!! Our server was new (can’t remember her name) but she was amazing and super helpful with the menu since I’m gluten free!..."

Chance texas Country

"The oysters were great. The BLT salad tower was good but could use a bit more flavor. The atmosphere is chill and the service was..."

Timothy Torres

Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar

88/100 (8680 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Gillie's Seafood

88/100 (2439 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"i visited in June and I'm still thinking about this place! delicious! homey vibes. it was really busy when I went. friendly staff. large portions...."

La Toya Jackson

"This was an excellent black owned restaurant that head been around 7 years and had much hospitality, warm welcoming to everyone and plenty of..."

Sylvia Manning

"I went here Memorial Day Weekend and the service and the food was phenomenal. The staff quickly accommodated our large party of about 20 people. The..."

Cherice Fowler

"Be prepared to wait. However, the wait is worth the visit. I suggest the owner invest in a buzzer system to alert customers when a table is..."

Riss Robinson

"Walked in around 3pm on a weekday.. no wait. Went straight to a table. Our waitress was the absolute best waitress. She was sweet, kept our drinks..."

Samantha Andrews

"OMG, the food was life changing, so yummy! The service was great, they were so friendly. The place was clean. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Julie Byrd

"Gillie's is our new favorite eatery on James Island. The fried green tomatoes are the best we've ever had, thick and juicy with a crispy crunchy..."

Paul Gisondo

"The most delicious food ever! Huge portions and amazing prices! My husband and I weren’t on the wait list, but a very sweet lady who worked there..."

Jessica Peay

"Went at about 6pm on a weeknight and there was no wait. We actually sat outside on the patio and the weather was actually quite nice. Our server was..."

Michelle M

"This place is amazing! The food was incredible and the service and staff is very friendly and professional. The dining area isn't fancy but it..."

Kenny P

Nana's Seafood & Soul

Wheelchair Accessible

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"We arrived around 1:30pm to place our order and were informed the wait was 25 minutes. We left almost one hour later. It is a small takeout..."

Cass Is Real

"We spent 4 days in Charleston on our first trip here and ate out every meal. All of the other restaurants, although they offered great ambiance, ..."

Jennifer McD

"Garlic crab is most impressive! Drenched is a dynamic rich, spicy delectable sause that's not over the top. It's soul food at its finest. The place..."

Joseph Raczynski

"A very small place with few places to sit but a spirited lady behind the counter serving up UberEats and some other customers. Most of the fare is..."

Dory Benami

"this is my first time in Charleston South Carolina and I did a Google search for crab legs. Nana's seafood & soul showed up and showed out! This food..."

Taiwan Brown

"Ok Nana knows what she’s doing let me tell you. This isn’t just a great dinner it’s a memorable meal because of the innovative menu. FRIED Crab..."

Daniel James

"Food was great! Ladies were helpful with ordering and food came quick. Got the fried shrimp and snow crabs, my peoples got the garlic shrimp and snow..."

Christopher Newman

"Just a little dive place with excellent food. Great for take out. The only reason 4 stars was the wait. We ordered and we seemed to have to wait..."

David Schwenk

"Awesome but be prepared to take it to go. Just 3 tables inside. Also if you're seeking the shrimp and crab Cajun rice good luck. You can only get it..."

Rick Carpenter

"I had lunch here for the first time today. I dropped $60 but I can appreciate a BOB that is serving awesome food. I had the shrimp and oysters..."

Lonita Humphrey

"This place was AWSOME! It was very clean. Even though there was one person at the front register, she did not panic or rush our order. Our food was..."

Tomeka Bryson

"I found a new seafood place that serve food with a home cooked feel. I'm glad they were open today and had the opportunity to try their food. It was..."

Sammie Parson

"Picture tiny mom and pop shop in the south with a breezy interior and the smell of seafood spices. The food was delicious. The line was..."

Tristian Williams

"I am so upset that I am from Charleston, come to Charleston regularly for visits AND get FB notifications from Nana's and this is my FIRST time..."

MD D

"I would go once a week if I still lived in Charleston. The garlic shrimp & crab are great! Their fried seafood is not the usual low-country batter...."

Doug Deeds

"I've been wanting to get over to try Nana's Geechie-Gullah cusine since discovering the on Google. The menu is simple, but plentiful on the portion..."

Alva Martin

"Decided to try something small and local. Food looks amazing. Brittaney is the best. She was extremely helpful. We order the seafood platter, fried..."

Danté Penniegraft

"Delicious! I had the tilapia burger with fries and pineapple tea. Everyone in the restaurant was talking about the pineapple tea as it is so..."

Jackson

Hank's Seafood Restaurant

86/100 (16192 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Leon's Fine Poultry & Oysters

86/100 (3670 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Coast Bar & Grill

85/100 (8733 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love this restaurant, and try to get a reservation there whenever I'm in Charleston... Last night, I started with a "small" tossed salad (which..."

Laura Bowman

"Excellent ceviche. The fried calamari with aioli was delicate and perfect. Vibrant warehouse atmosphere with soaring ceilings, a lively fully..."

Staci Priano

"They never disappoint! Appetizers, drinks and entrees were the best! Fresh seafood at a reasonable price. We will be..."

Jane Lutz

"I was there this past Friday night and I must say that this was some of the best food I had in a long time. The shrimp, slaw, and brussels sprouts..."

Katrina Jeffery

"Had the surf and turf. Medium rare sirloin, medium salmon, and bacon wrapped shrimp. Also had the scallops for appetizer. Steak was juicy and cooked..."

Paul Wilson

"This place is wonderful! The oysters Rockefeller can’t be beat and the creamed spinach is beyond words. You absolutely can not go wrong eating..."

Jeff Mangrum

"The service was friendly and fast. The food was amazing!!! Fried green tomatoes....some of the best I’ve..."

Sybil Renee Kearney

"My husband and I just by chance got in without a reservation on a Wednesday night, and it was out of this world good! Crab dip was fabulous, best..."

Amy Brinkley Roberts

"Tucked away in an alley, found by accident. Great food and service. Would definitely recommend if in this area of..."

Sandra Bailey

"Amazing! Not only was the food excellent, the service was equally as great!! Apparently the wait staff is properly trained!! Planning on a return..."

Jenny Spalla Smurdon

"Had an awesome meal while in town, was recommended by the Francis Marion Hotel staff. Just a quick 5 min walk and i ordered and got back to the hotel..."

LaKeesha K. Carpenter

"Superb Local flavored sea food, not sure how we missed this place all this time. Tasty food, excellent decor and ambience. Shall return..."

Lionel DSouza

"Fantastic service by Tanner, amazing meal and incredible atmosphere. Highly..."

Rick Baker

"Great service and atmosphere. Wish I could say the same about the food. I had the low country grill, which was good (actually the corn puree was..."

James McCallum

"This was a nice place. My food was not the best. I got the sea food Alfredo with noodles peas, and my shrimp was not cooked all the way. The scallops..."

Denise Brown

"We had a lovely dinner! Fresh seafood, excellent service from Nick, and the location was great for an easy walk to other attractions. We had thr..."

Talie Madans

"Justin was our waiter and did an awesome job!!! That being said the food was so fresh and delicious. So good that we could only take a pic of the..."

Luis Echevarria

"Grilled oysters with manchego were pretty good. The fried shrimp was delicious. The grits were very peppery (too peppery) and dry. I added the..."

Emily Weaver

"Outstanding! The Drum was full of great flavors and is a great choice. We also had the grilled swordfish low country style (the cream corn on bottom..."

Robert Ritz

"First visit. Went solo and bar seating was full so sat at the communal table (which is a rare but useful feature). Service was good, food was..."

Derek Reinhard

"Good food, good prices. I had a fantastic salmon on etoufee with a side of red beans. The salmon is parked on top of this freaking jalapeño..."

Jeff Jackson

"Scallops were fantastic. I’d cuss if this wasn’t a review. So good! Mashed potatoes and vegetables were a great compliment to the scallops. Key..."

W David Stevenson

"Our first night for our party of 3 in Charleston and our hotel recommended this place. We loved the vibe right when we walked in. We loved the open..."

Holly Lewis

"The restaurant was a little hard to find at first, because it’s in an alley, but it was so worth it. The food was delicious, and the service was..."

Willdra

"7 of us were in town for a girls’ weekend. The Coast was in a great location and a fun casual atmosphere. We started with a few drinks. The peach..."

Mary M

"Coast… PLEASE bring the honey mustard cashew-crusted grouper with basil cream sauce back! It was soooo good! (Literally wanted to drown in that..."

Kelly S

Blossom

85/100 (3072 ratings)

"Lovely lunch on the outdoor patio. The shrimp roll could have used some spice as could have the crab cake, but overall a sweet lunch. The beet salad..."

Christina Tong

"We had made reservations based on reviews. So happy we did. We were quickly greeted and told “Happy Anniversary”...as we were seated, John our..."

Tammy Padgett Pitts

"Again an outstanding experience! P.E.I. mussels were spectacular and the chef of the gumbo deserves a statue!!! And John, a hell of a waiter! Great,..."

Andreas Köhler

"Beautiful architecture and ambience! The food was quite delicious and delivered promptly. Everyone was gracious and helped me with my extreme food..."

Sharon Smith Henry

"Was with 6 co-workers in town on business from Arkansas. We sat at the bar. Courtney and Chelsie were our bartenders and waitresses. The food was on..."

Joe Hicks

"Loved our experience here! The food was all excellent, even the bread and butter was amazing! We had the salmon, scallops and catfish and all were..."

Lori Aschettino Fetterman

"I had the shrimp and grits and my husband had the seafood platter. Then we had the strawberry cheesecake ice cream on Valentine's 2018. The..."

Makeisa White

"Wonderful seating, service, and seafood. Had the scallops with Brussel Sprouts. Delicious. New employee-female waitress,smiles all the time, forgot..."

Edith Patrice Colbert

"We were extremely lucky and thankful to get in without reservation! We loved the food and the atmosphere. Very..."

Lana Fabbro

"Fabulous happy hour, fresh oysters & the best shrimp & grits I have ever had...oh wait! It was my first shrimp & grits I have ever eaten and now I..."

Char Girard

"Great food and service! Loved the blue crab ravioli! Enjoyed dinner outside on a lovely..."

Sandra Williams

"Fantastic restaurant! Loved the atmosphere, our server was delightful, and the food was excellent. We had the she-crab soup, roasted beet salad,..."

Barbara Jeffrey DiNicola

"We had the BEST experience here Saturday afternoon when we dined for lunch in their courtyard. Micah provided great service and recommendations. Mahi..."

Heather Eberlin

"We were delighted with the service and food! It was the perfect ending to a very special trip to Charleston celebrating my daughter’s upcoming high..."

Merry Aycock Sauls

"My wife and I have been to Blossom several times over the years. This time was for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. My wife had the Mahi..."

Ray Philyaw

"I’ve been coming here for over 20 years now, and the food never disappoints. Love the change to the P.E.I. mussels.. the coconut is a great touch..."

Melissa Sharp

"We loved Blossom!!! Our waiter, Justin, was the best. If you are there ask for him!!..."

Tami Wheeler Hurst

"Completely amazed by the quality and flavor of the..."

Tiffany Evans

"One of the best meals ever�� And service was spot on ! Wish we were staying longer, would love to go back..."

Drew Scherrieb Wotycha

"The service was fantastic. Our food was amazing. This has been one of our favorite restaurants in Charleston for a very long time. It’s as good as..."

Donna Ford

"Excellent! WE had the oysters in the photo, crab filled ravioli and salmon. YUM, YUM,..."

Vicki Piatt

"The food was so good as was the service and ambience. We will definitely put it on our list of places to return to when back in..."

Maria Pizzo Hall

"Absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend!!!! Short wait & excellent..."

Rose Martin

"First visit and I’ll be back!!! The service was top notch!!! Let me tell you about the red velvet bread pudding.... can you say OH MY AMAZING!!!!..."

Donna Recupido

"Always a great meal and top notch..."

Eric Yost

"The food and service were excellent. Our appetizer and lunch were served in a timely manner. Will definitely be..."

Jack Reynolds

"The food was outstanding, as was the service! Kudos to the pastry chef ! Best cheesecake..."

Marilyn Gravel-Mutter

"Service, food and atmosphere were top notch. Loved..."

Jeff Goffinet

"Oysters were fresh and they had very good selection ; the shrimps and grits and the mahi-mahi were delicious! The service was..."

Violetta Dinkova

"Normally don't get desert was told to try Red Velvet Bread Pudding it was delicious delicious delicious. This was my second visit and will definitely..."

Annette Safford

"Very nice place. Ceviche was quite citrus forward, but truly wonderfully full flavored. Good selection of tasty oysters. Peel and eat shrimp was very..."

Jonathan beckel

"Solid restaurant. The service was great and our waitress was quite nice. The restaurant is very nice, and we liked the atmosphere there. We had the..."

David Cobb

"Much bigger inside and more well appointed than the impression from the outside. The waiter was enthusiastic and the place was busy so the service..."

Yvette Spivock

"We absolutely loved our dining experience at Blossom!! We started with dozen oysters - fabulous!! My husband got the sea scalloped meal and was..."

Michaelia Brown

"When I got a rain at waterfront park, I decided to enter this restaurant because it was the closest restaurant. From outside, it looked a small..."

Haruka Takahashi

"Had a delicious meal here last night. My grouper was done perfectly and the gnocchi were the beat I have ever had. My wife’s shrimp and grits was..."

Neil Travers

"Amazing Oyster Raw Bar and Seafood Resturant. Staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. She Crab Soup is amazing. This is a sister resturant to..."

Nathan Hartsell

"Been here a few times. Great menu... not just seafood. Get the Fried Green Tomato appetizer, you want regret it. Sunday brunch menu is great + good..."

Bruce van Zyl

"The salmon dinner for thanksgiving was wonderful... Caesar salad and spinach dip yum. drinks were great and strong... the red velvet dessert was..."

jerilyn b

"Service was good. However, the risotto we got was quite undercooked! They took it back in to the kitchen but still didn’t get it right. The fish..."

Sujatha Mahendran Nair

"Soooooo glad we found out about this place. We were set on going to another very highly rated restaurant for fresh fish and a local Charlestonian..."

Jenny Stilley

"Great place for brunch. Eggs Benedict and Mediterranean baked egg dishes were great. Also had very good..."

Larry Overton

"Nice place with professional and good service. Tasty plates, some good work in the dishes. Excellent wine selection. Will definitely come back. Note..."

Thibault Nguyen de Cossette

"Top notch. This was our spoil ourselves dinner during our trip and boy did we! The lobster artichoke dip is one of the best dips I have ever tasted...."

Cody Stoots

"Delicious shrimp and grits. Great sauce. Shrimp cooked perfectly. Service was okay. Lovely Sauvignon Blanc. I particularly liked that I could choose..."

Mrs. Brown

"Fantastic service from John. Great low key vibe. Really good food. The Mahi Mahi was light, really good, but could have used a bit more flavor. The..."

Steve Leach

"Blossom did NOT disappoint. Great service! Delicious food! Awesome options! I will be back again...."

Eric Pettis

"Had a couple old fashioneds, this beautiful shrimp and grits, and the artichoke crab dip. Unbelievable meal, incredible service, and an upscale..."

Joe Richardson

Marina Variety Store & Restaurant

84/100 (2580 ratings)

"Very pleasently surprised by this place. One of the few places in Charleston with a great view of the water! They had a Cuban as a special and it was..."

Ben Watson

"Had a great breakfast. Crab cake Benedict and shrimp and grits with gator was so well cooked. Gator was soft and delicious. They also validated our..."

Katie Cassel

"First time at Marina Restaurant. In Charleston to visit college Sorority Sisters. We had Saturday Brunch. The restaurant is small but..."

Donna Gilbert

"Unassuming restaurant with great friendly young staff and delicious southern foods. Awesome prices for such good food. Will definitely repeat and..."

Thomas Nguyen

"Genuine low country food at a reasonable price! The location is great because it's at a marina. Try the Holy City beer. It was very refreshing. The..."

Best businesses with James

"Small place, fantastic view. The coffee was solid but the bear island shrimp and grits were really good. It is a really laid back atmosphere and..."

Mills Of Millsville (Croaker13)

"1st time here, and we went two-day in a row for our breakfast meal. The food is hometown cooking and well prepared. Service is slow, but worth the..."

Scot C

"Just got off the plane and made a mad dash to see the sunset. That landed Us at the Safe Harbor /Salty Mike's - Marina Variety Store Restaurant. We..."

Alex Sagcal, MBA.

"We carried out for breakfast and it was so good! The biscuits and gravy with fried chicken on top was my favorite. The gravy is very flavorful and..."

Amanda Davidson

"Great location! Beautiful view of the marina and surroundings. Fortunately they even had a vegetarian option, the veggie wrap and black bean soup...."

Dr Parag Dalsania

"Saw them on dinner's, drive-ins and dives. Great food, harbor view. We had a veggie plate and shrimp po-boy for lunch. The wait was about 15..."

Trey Robinson

"I was in Charleston for four days. This was my favorite restaurant. This is the only place we ate at..."

jonathan morse

"Cool spot with neat views. Service was great. Food was pretty good. I had a special which was crab and sweet potato hash with flounder and eggs. It..."

Julie Stevens

"Whomever was cooking the day we went was def in their element! I’ve never had shrimp that good! We got the alligator and the boys scarfed it down..."

Jessica Memer

"I only ordered the Coconut Shrimp and a Mexican coffee but I was able to try my friends food. The smoked fish dip was good with saltine crackers and..."

Traveling Cosmos and Tacos

"One of my all time favorite breakfast spots in the Charleston restaurant scene. If you want a great breakfast to experience in Charleston - this is..."

Justin Myers

"Good food and the wait staff is very friendly. Portions are a bit small, but well prepared and flavorful. Be warned, state tax here is 11 1/2%!!!! ..."

David Cross

Mac's Place

84/100 (1743 ratings)

"Definitely a cool place to grab a beer especially if you’re looking for a Chicago classic Old Style. Food was good as well. Definitely a place to..."

Bullitt 78

"I was in veggie heaven. Cauliflower wings for the win!! The mushrooms were delish also. Pretty good value as well. All games were on. Service was..."

kris gonzalez

"Great sports bar. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Service was good and the food was great. Definitely a great place to go with a group to..."

J Hyatt

"We stopped here for a late lunch. We ate outside because I had my dog, Spencer. Free parking on the street. You can bring your dog. They provided a..."

Wanda Kemp

"Fun atmosphere, great service, and delicious food that was served quickly. Everything was..."

Julie Henry

"A bit of a dive bar in the heart of Charleston. Nice diversion if looking for a beverage at a reasonable price or a place to watch sports. Lots of..."

Ted Willis

"Bartender on Monday afternoon 11/20 was amazing. Super chill very accommodating. The vibes are immaculate!!! Pinball machines inside. Will come back..."

Alexus Farias

"As a middle Tennessean and a Predators fan I was a little hesitant about walking into the Blackhawks bar. It's your regular sports bar, it's open..."

Mike Lee

"Stopped by for a cold beer and some hot chicken tenders did not disappoint, it is a Chicago bears bar and the game was on so the atmosphere was..."

Kristi Donaldson

"My wife and I stopped in here on Tuesday, hot, thirsty and hungry after walking through city. The beer was ice cold, the wraps were awesome, and our..."

David Whiddon

"A nice, calm COOL PLACE to spend a July Sunday afternoon. Guinness Beef Stew was soooo..."

Linda Palko

"I love to come here to relax, eat good food, and play the games. It's a nice place to go to for a drink as..."

Too blessed 2 Be stressed

"Yeah Buddy! I want for lunch. First the service was stellar! She was the only waitress, she would carry 10 things at once to keep service on point...."

Mike Alliegro

"We were here on a Sunday afternoon around 3, it was a very nice pub. TVs, games, etc. Your normal pub setting, and pub fare..Food was served quickly..."

Heather N

"This is exactly what an Irish/sports bar should be. Bartenders are great, and the house chips are..."

SPH

"Amazing food! Sweet potato tots were the best..."

Pauline Torres

"Amazing food and atmosphere!! Had the open faced brisket and it was yummy! The club sandwich was massive! Great food for great prices. Perfect pub..."

Kimberly Corley

The Darling Oyster Bar

84/100 (7141 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Charleston Crab House-market Street

83/100 (9419 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Dave's Carry-out

83/100 (1081 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"A place I normally not have visit. Now we been recommended to eat seafood here and that was the best recommendation we got on the trip. Ordered a ..."

Leif Winberg

"Freaking awesome. I had the best fried seafood platter ever sitting at the bar chatting with the owner who, in the meantime, was also super busy in..."

Roberto Iannucci

"the best fried seafood in South Carolina at an awesome price. I will be dreaming of the seafood platter till I make it down south to have it again!..."

Lucas Perkins

"Always a pleasure...A-1 for years...Food always on..."

Reginald Gregory

"Great seafood and sides (loved the Hoppin John)! Shrimp and scallops were..."

John Staradumsky

"The best wings in town!!! And the fried Fish! OMG...Placing my order today for..."

Quincy Cpht

"A must when in Charleston.....sometimes my reason to visit..."

Tonya Redekop

"When I'm in Charleston, Dave's my only stop for fried shrimp....and I've made multiple trips on the same..."

Chuck Whaley

"Best seafood in Charleston, prepared by some of the nicest..."

Alli King

"Every time I am in Charleston..I have to make a trip downtown to my favorite fish..."

Pamela K. Armstrong

"Great food and Terry is awesome! This is the..."

Deonne Wright Francewar

"OMG!!! This food was awesome and Terry was so entertaining. Best fried seafood I have ever had at such a great price. I drove around for 45 minutes..."

Tracy Wilbur

"To go for some fabulous fried shrimp. Two doors down from our vacation rental. Walked down and picked up our supper 😋. If you buy local you will..."

Glenn Cannon

"Chicken wings are fresh, huge, crispy and made to order! Fries are good! We'll be..."

Sylvia Sheridan

"A great neighborhood takeout eatery. When we were staying at the hostel we ordered here almost everyday since we are looking for affordable local..."

Jon

"Came here all the time when we lived in Charleston and still come back even though we moved to another state. We always get the shrimp and fries and..."

Shane Cooper

"Wanted to hit this place up before leaving Charleston and so glad I did. It's truly nothing fancy about this place, but what matters most is that the..."

Daviyion Johnson

"A little hole in the wall recommended by the locals. Hand breaded, fresh delicious seafood. Large portions and very reasonable prices! We got take..."

John Staradumsky

"Found this place by accident. Good, down home fish fry joint., very simple but good food. Staff was nice and super personable, they seemed to know..."

C La

"It’s a very small, no frills location serving fresh fried seafood. Really delicious and simple. Worth a trip for a quick and easy..."

Laureen Luo

"Amazing spot for picking up some of the best soulfood and fish in Charelston! Hands down some of the best you will get but be aware it is carry out..."

Steve Stambaugh

"Excellent fried shrimp and friendly service! Will come..."

Delana Stewart

"This is everything I was looking for in quick but authentic place here in Charleston. There are no fancy tables or modern menus, get to what you..."

Anshuman Bhatia

"Dave’s take out may be a small and simple restaurant but the customer service and food is AMAZING! The food was truly like a home cooked meal and..."

Candace Lucas

"I have never been inside, but I have had the shrimp basket twice. The fries are okay, but the shrimp is the best I have had in Charleston. The shrimp..."

Eir Beir

"The ONLY place (any where)I have ever had a crab cake that I actually liked. Simply amazing. The scallops were perfect, fish was spot on and shrimp..."

K Bing

"This place is good overall. Good food, fair prices, staff is nice. We got a seafood platter for $19.50: deep fried shrimps, scallops, fish and devil..."

Natalia Zaikina

"I'll be getting this fried pork chop sandwich everytime I visit Charleston now, it's that..."

Greg Clements

"Mother and son team. Amazing food. If you're near by its worth a stop and parking wasn't bad on the street even at..."

Michael Nowell

"Family run place for decades. Super nice people. Awesome seafood platter and lunch specials. You can't go wrong if you like seafood and lots of it..."

PL M

Hyman's Seafood

83/100 (45273 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Best seafood in Charleston! Great food AND service. Our server, Jacob, was awesome! A must have every time we’re in Charleston for sure. If you..."

Sydney Olszewski

"This place has the best food in South Carolina . I haven’t eaten at any place that has seafood as good as hyman’s..."

Keron Tyrell

"Amazing food and amazing service!! It all started as we waited outside to be seated and were served hot hush puppies straight from the kitchen. What..."

Joy Giles Marsh

"The waitress Ashley was so nice and sweet and helpful! And the food was amazing!! Definitely recommend this place to any body that wants seafood..."

Catherine Williams

"The food is amazing and very reasonable!! I had the seafood Cajun Alfredo. The seafood was fresh and the pasta was rich and filling! Katie is..."

Ashley Benoy

"Great service and very friendly. Gets my tongue in cheek award for best name of sea food ‘joint’, Hyman’s on the Half..."

Jim Mullaney

"Amazing food, fun and eclectic atmosphere, quick service and amazing-friendly wait staff and management!!!! Recommend as a must stop for meals while..."

Nicole Schmalfeldt-Nelson

"Great atmosphere, great staff and great food....owner and management were very personable, making sure everything was perfect. Highly..."

Dena Keith

"Awesome food and staff!!! You gotta go see for yourself, you won’t be disappointed. I went on a 2 day vacation and ate there 3 times!!! Best..."

Cathy Mishoe

"The restaurant is nicely decorated for a casual dining experience. The Staff was all friendly from the hostess to the bartender. But our waiter stood..."

Marietta Barron

"My wife and I tried this place last year and now it's a place we have to visit every time we visit Charleston. The food here is amazing! We had a..."

Rick

"The atmosphere was so fun that I forgot to take pictures of the food. The food was extremely delicious. We all got the pick 3. Shrimp and grits were..."

Sheila Pownall Realtor, eXp Realty

"Wonderful food and service! I like I could order the seafood "dry broiled", and it still came out delicious. Such fresh seafood that's perfectly..."

Lauren Gedeon

"Very friendly staff and the owner who greets customers and checks on them at the tables. There are plenty, if not too many, options to pick from,..."

Slava Kramarov

"What's more to say? Stop reading the seemingly endless amounts of 5 star reviews and just come! I did not regret a single penny I dropped on the best..."

Lam Nguyen

"This restaurant was wonderful in every way. The food was excellent! The raw oysters were cold, salty, and delicious. Our waiter, Alayna, was so sweet..."

Jenifer Eubanks

"Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. A cozy place in the heart of the city. Clifton H. is the greatest guy. I was impressed by their generosity:..."

Apopei Karina

"Wanda was really helpful and advised us really good with the food selection. We really loved our food and enjoyed the awesome flavors! The atmosphere..."

Valentino D'souza

"Last week, My wife and I took a quick vacation to Charleston. We were told neighbors & more that we had to stop by this seafood establishment. Oh, I..."

Alex Sagcal, MBA.

Fleet Landing Restaurant

82/100 (28190 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"The food is absolutely delicious!! Great fried green tomato appetizer!! The shrimp and flounder platter was very good!! Service was excellent. We..."

Mae Simmons

"Our server, I think Ron? Beautiful blue eyes. He was an amazing server and the food was amazing. My parents recommended it and I am glad they..."

Mary Lambert Tomblin

"Food was great! Alexandria the server is Amazing, great personality and very knowledgeable of the menu and area. Great face for the..."

Regan Wade Ward

"Food and atmosphere were amazing. The lobster/shrimp hush puppies were the best! Dolphins swam right up to the restaurant. Great food &..."

Misti Crawford-Hall

"Excellent location and the food and people were amazing. My first time to try shrimp and grits and the hype did not..."

Regina Mauldin Clark

"Excellent food and i never had calamari as fresh like what they have and shrimp and grits are very good..."

Teresa Grant

"The shrimp and grits were the best I have ever tasted. Sat at the bar and the bartenders were great. Overall a great..."

Amy Shumaker Vincent

"It was a 90 minute wait, but well worth the wait. The meal was..."

Stephen Hadwin

"Great atmosphere and great food!!! The shrimp and grits come highly recommended and for good..."

Alisha Dale

"This was our last stop before leaving Charleston. It sits on the river, which has a beautiful view of the fishing dock. The experience was great. The..."

Jonas McAlister

"Service and all the food were great. They even got us right in with a party of 6. Seafood is the best we had in Charleston. You can not beat the..."

Brandon

"Outstanding downtown restaurant. Near the restaurant : Cruise ship, Customs Building Manager Lenny Server Ethan 5 stars Very casual restaurant but..."

Tom S

"This place is amazing! My cousin got the fried green tomatoes and they had this crab dip in between that was divine!!! The fried flounder was also..."

Beverly Carter

"This place is a gem! We were so glad that we could get a table reservation by adding our name and waiting for the table at the terrace. My husband..."

B.E.L

Jennifer S

"Our first time! Because we were a party of 6 no reservation would take our group on a busy Friday night! Luckily we got there at 5:00 PM the..."

Mickie Wang

"My husband and I ate here when we visited Charleston. The food and service here were excellent! My husband ordered the mussels and said they were the..."

Kayla Jones

"My starters were gumbo soup and a 'she crab' cake. My girlfriend and I entree was grilled swordfish with a glazed honey sauce, sides of collard..."

SKroots

"This is our second visit. It's really one of the best places in Charleston. We've recommended it to all of our friends. Our service was phenomenal..."

LS Wooster

"Love eating here with such a great view of the harbor. When we got there they told us it be a 30 minute wait. Glad we stayed as it only took 15..."

Joe Sims

"Dropped by to get a bite to eat. And it was delicious. The waitress was the best. Gave us the inside scoop on all the great food and sauces they make..."

Frankie Rodriguez

"Food was good and service was great. The fried green tomatoes were great, the rest of our meals were a solid 4 stars. Reservations are highly..."

D Gulla

"Charleston boasts a plethora of delightful eateries, but this one truly shines with its exquisite food and amiable staff. The dishes are freshly..."

Steve Odemis

"Had a lovely dinner, tried the lump crab bruschetta and fresh oysters. Very good, also had the she crab soup and trigger fish which was excellent!..."

Kristi Donaldson

"1st our wait staff, Abby was phenomenal! Talk about top notch all about you service. She totally understood the assignment. Just Abby's service &..."

Tamara Summage

Red Lobster

82/100 (1720 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Red Lobster never disappoints. My husband and I had our anniversary lunch here today and the food was perfect! Our waitress was very attentive and..."

Jo Perdue

"We went for an early dinner and were promptly seated. I had the Partot Isle Coconut and Spicy Shrimp dish. My wife had the "3" sampler of shrimp. ..."

Mike Sims

"We hadn't been to Red Lobster in a long time and decided to give it a shot. The food was good, our waitress was super nice, and the wait was not..."

Nicole Drought

"We ordered dessert to go because it’s never a bad time for chocolate! They were both amazing but I recommend heating them up and then eating them..."

Brittney Lassiter

"This was my very first time at red lobster because I am not a huge fan of seafood, but my husband is. Anyway, everything was LITERALLY perfect. Our..."

Shauni Woodrum

"I enjoyed calamari and ultimate endless shrimp. I wish there were a few additional choices, such as..."

Brett Allman

"Food was great! Shrimp was very well seasoned and the fried shrimp was super crispy and paired with some very tasty sauce. Service (by a waiter named..."

Emma O'Brien

"Amazing service and dinner. Sit down, ordered, ate, paid bill and left within 40 minutes. Told server at the bar we was trying to make a movie next..."

jerryfarley

"We went for my son's 18th birthday dinner and they did not disappoint!! We had a big party, the server was excellent! The food was amazing and all..."

Teresa Quesenberry

"Great service! Our waiter was awesome! Biscuits never disappoint and all the dishes were cooked to..."

Sarah McFadden

"Everything was hot and tasty. Made to order!! Served as Thanksgiving dinner and enjoyed..."

J “Blackwingz4u”

"Nice lunch. We went because we saw a commercial advertising shrimp special. Turns out wasn't a special, just advertising regular price. Oh, well. We..."

Gary Sevy

"Had a wonderful meal last night by myself, and enjoyed the atmosphere at their bar! I got the special of the day, Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, and a..."

Julie

"This location is up to if not exceeding the usual service and quality of Red Lobster that you expect. The food was delicious and the service was..."

Jessica Barnes

"Food was great, so was the atmosphere. Our service was exceptional, except towards when we were getting ready to leave. Our waiter became rude and..."

Chris Owen

Jestine's Kitchen

82/100 (5180 ratings)

"Best fried chicken ever..."

Laura Cadieu

"It was my 1st time ever being in Charleston, and visiting Jestine’s, and I will be back!!! I had the seafood platter which consisted of pecan fried..."

Jennifer M. Prine

"If you are going to be visiting Charleston SC anytime, please make sure that Jestine’s place is on your list! The best fried chicken, collard..."

Bucky Shoaf

"We were seated fairly quickly and our server was nice and answered all our questions. My wife had the fried green tomatoes and a side salad and she..."

David Daniels

"Absolutely amazing food! Had the blackened pork chops, mashed potatoes and mac & cheese. The pork chops were perfect! Oh and coconut cream pie for..."

Lori Black

"As a local, I come here pretty frequently. The food is always hot and delicous and the service is great too! Dana (the owner) always stops by our..."

Whitney Lookadoo

"Every time my husband and I are in Charleston we eat at Jestines! It’s a must. The best fried chicken you can find anywhere! The macaroni pie,..."

Patti Collins DeFronzo

"Great meal, great service, charming eatery - Charleston without any pretense. Highly..."

Buschiazzo John

"Great food and service. Fried catfish, pecan-encrusted chicken breast, grits, red rice, collard greens, mac & cheese. All very good. Server very..."

Sharon Heiges Cohen

"First time eating here and I've lived her 11+ years (I know, shame on me). I just had the best fried chicken in Charleston today. Perfectly fried,..."

Jen Larson

"We both had the fried chicken. It was very good and not dry at all. The service was fast. The chicken was in good portions. We loved the..."

Joe Bundy

"We tried this place for lunch today. Went for the fried chicken with fried okra, mashed potatoes and gravy, okra gumbo, and green beans. My..."

Diana Eide

"YUM AND YUM AND YUM!!! Don’t let the line scare you. Go in and have them tell you to sit and wait - it’s so worth it! A great home cooking..."

Kelly Olson

"We happen to find this place by mistake walking by looking for another place to eat. We decided to try it out since we had been craving some southern..."

Tom Blessie

"We enjoyed everything here! Our kids love the corn and fried chicken. Food was very delicious. Their food are already famous so you can order..."

P Rope

"This is a comfy little place. Don't be surprised if you have to wait a bit to grab a table. The service was pretty good here. One of my friend's ..."

J Estrada

"This place is always busy so be prepared to wait. However the wait isn't too bad and the service is pretty quick. The restaurant has a homey feel and..."

Meggie

"Nice place to eat. The food was delicious. Would definitely eat here again. The service was friendly and prompt. Did not once see the bottom of my..."

Terence Worth

"Super delicious and quick Southern food. We all got the fried chicken and it was probably the best I've ever had. My boyfriend got mac and cheese and..."

Jessica

"Great service, great Fried Chicken, great sides and great desserts. What else can you ask for from a wonderful restaurant. Highly recommended. The..."

Robert Kramer

"Everything you ever wanted for Southern foods. We came here on a rainy days; after a 5 minute walks down from our hotel, and we had the most amazing..."

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Ellis Creek Fish Camp

80/100 (2156 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place. Not in the hubbub of Mt Pleasant or Folly. Great food. Great prices. Dog friendly; they even have dog menu! Great view of the..."

Sandy Kallin

"The food and service was just awesome! You can also sit outside and bring your dog. They even have a special fresh food menu for them! We can't..."

Jennifer Mitchell Sivori

"What a cute place, we loved our server she was on top of it all. Great hush puppies, watermelon..."

Kristen Breckenridge Magyar

"Had a wonderful lunch on Tuesday �� Thank you for welcoming our dogs and the special dog menu!!!! Any chance you’d share the dog turkey dinner..."

Amanda Daniels Snipes

"Wow! We finally stopped here and found out why it's always busy. Everything we had was delicious, especially the shrimp and grits and the blackened..."

Hugh Welch

"Found this place by accident and was so happy we did. We went about 4:00 and the crowd had not started yet. Got in line to order and then picked a..."

Tina Rowland

"Ellis Creek is a fantastic example of a proper fish camp. The hushpuppies with the honey butter were a great starter. We had fried shrimp, oysters,..."

Billy Smerka Jr.

"Would come here every night of our vacation. Delicious food, beautiful view, cozy ambiance. Available heat lamps and fans to enjoy outdoor seating...."

A A L

"Grabbed lunch here on a Friday afternoon. Dinners are hard to find parking. Simple enough you order at the window and get a number, sit down in one..."

Adam Barish

"A casual atmosphere with flair for flavorful dishes.. from shrimp & grits to grilled flounder sandwiches and everything in between! Simply order at..."

Sheri Lewis

"This was our first time here. Very casual. You stand in line and then go up to a window to order and then your order is brought to you. Service was..."

Sylvia Sheridan

"Very cute vibe, great food, not too pricey. Right on the water too! Lots of outdoor seating, but there's some indoor space..."

Chesapeake

"Nice spot near the water. The Oyster Po-boy was very flavorful. The Grilled grouper was nice and flaky. The fried shrimp had a very tasty..."

Jason Buynak

"Third day in Charleston SC. When we discovered this Southern food restaurant. Great food , plenty and savory. Must..."

Hernan R

Bowens Island Restaurant

80/100 (4084 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Tbonz Gill & Grill

79/100 (3923 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The staff at the Downtown Charleston location is absolutely fantastic. We came in yesterday afternoon for appetizers with a party of 14 people. Our..."

Dee Yagel-Grey

"Great food and atmosphere! Had the pulled pork platter. Pork was very juicy. Didn't even need to add any sauce. Delicious! Also had the grilled..."

Debbie Ehman Nuclo

"TBonz is one of only a few restaurants that has staying power in Charleston. We have been going there for years. Service is always excellent, staff..."

Franci Matt

"Amazing place!!! The food, desert, & service was absolutely fantastic!!! Our new favorite place in..."

Danielle Parker

"So, this is the best happy hour menu in town! The Market Steeet Chicken and Shrimp is enough for two and the Brussel sprouts are amazing(never ever..."

Kevin Ott

"Right in the heart of Charleston just behind the Charleston Market. We had Appitizers that were delicious. I recommend it, especially during happy..."

TJ Seigler

"Great food and place the attending waitress "SABRINA" she is kind and very hospitable tnx for being attentive even though my best friend and i..."

Ruben Alimoren Granadil

"Fish and chips were excellent! Not too long of a wait! Waiter friendly and food was served fairly quick! Highly addictive..."

Carolyn Baltzell

"The food was delicious, the service was great! The chicken in both the salad and the skewers was super tender, my daughter had the mashed potatoes as..."

Kiera Storo

"Great place! Bartenders are friendly and fast- especially Mandy! Food is..."

Stacey Collins

"Might be one of the best meals we had on the whole trip. The bartender Emmanuel recommended his favorite sandwich and it was outstanding. Good food..."

Bullitt 78

"I ordered take out on my first experience and when I say everything was great! Omg! The steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I had a shrimp,..."

Lashunda Smith

"Less then stellar. We figured we’d get a semi decent steak but it wasn’t anything to write home about. Overcooked, super fatty and just zero..."

Tiffany Cartier

"I had the sirloin steak with the Idaho potato and fries and we had a great time. Rich, one of the waiters, wasn't directly serving our table but his..."

Dennis

"Hands down amazing. Atmosphere was phenomenal. Great decor. Great music. First time ever trying this place. The food! WOW! The Chicken and Shrimp..."

Chad Dupuy

"Food was ok. Server was excellent. Soup came out Luke warm. Bread seemed to be microwaved. Prime rib was a little..."

Lonnie Shook Jr CPA

"We went with a friend and I had a great time here! It was a Friday night in downtown Charleston so it was pretty busy but the staff are so nice and..."

Bailey

"Good place. I had the Iceberg Salad, the TBonz smash burger with fries and a double of Blade n Bow bourbon. The salad was out of this world good. I..."

Thomas Naas

"Stopped for a bowl of their she crab soup. However they didn’t have any. But being hungry we got an appetizer of chicken strips. Came with..."

Chuck Losch

"Our first(won't be our last) visit & it was excellent! We had a very friendly & on-point Server at the Bar. Excellent Craft Beer selection! We ate &..."

Misti Pierce

"Very good food and huge portions. The steakhouse burger was tasty as well as the Asian inspired tuna sandwich. I would’ve appreciated a few..."

Alexandra Dékány

"Really good spot. Wasn't overly crowded like a lot of other spots around. We sat in the bar area and Chuck was the bartender. Service was great, food..."

Dee Shaheed

Pearlz Oyster Bar

78/100 (1620 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I can’t consume gluten for medical reasons and eating out is challenging. So many places aren’t accommodating or have so much cross contamination..."

Amanda Widener

"The staff was excellent. We were greeted as soon as we walked into the restaurant and the host took our drink order immediately. Our food came about..."

Maria Rice

"Amazing!! Visiting from Canada, hospitality was great, everyone was friendly and the oyster shooter are the bomb, loved the oysters, shrimp and soup...."

Debbie Plewis Lewis

"Just visited last night with friends. The service was excellent and the raw oysters were delicious. I would definitely go back and recommend to..."

Nick Piper

"Great oysters, very fresh!! Bartenders are great and fresh catch, mountain trout, was amazing...."

Maddie Rotondo

"I'm a local chef and Pearlz is one of my favorite bars and restaurants in Charleston. Great atmosphere, delicious food and most of all awesome bar..."

Ann Williams

"Superior staff and service. Ambiance is friendly/welcoming with the conversation level associated with people having a good time. Oh yeah, food is..."

Donald Hancock

"The food was amazing, drinks were great and the service impeccable. Sweet and down to earth. We loved..."

Sherri Hutchison Roth

"Very nice environment. Friendly and welcoming staff. Great food would definitely eat there..."

Dawn Washington

"Great place! We had the best oysters, can't wait to get..."

Kelly Pairman Quantrille

"Amazing little oyster bar. Went here by chance during happy hour and ended up two dozen oysters that were shucked fresh right in front of me...."

Fat Boi

"My husband and I ate at Pearlz this evening and I had one of the best lobster rolls ever. It was almost pure lobster, no filler and not very much..."

Shirley Fitzpatrick

"Fantastic oysters very fresh. Peel and eat shrimp were very good also. Good service made the experience very..."

Mike B

"I have a gluten allergy and the manager came over to help me personally . She had warnings on things I did n 'to even think of!! They came up within..."

Mel

"Great food and great service. Nice variety oysters and everything was very fresh. One of the best meals we had in..."

Eric

"Awesome food and happy hour! This is one place I will keep going back..."

Maricia

"Fresh fresh fresh. The oysters are some of the best this area has to offer...so good we went back the next day. Staff was very attentive. This is a..."

Stephanie

"Our first time in, at first we had second thoughts. Glad we stayed around.Started with a few great happy hour deals, oysters were fantastic both..."

Vegas Family Of 4

"Great food! Oysters are perfect- very fresh. The Caesar dressing was obviously house made, the flavor was wonderful. Jenna was a really good server,..."

Ann

"Great food. I had the mahi mahi and swordfish tacos, some of the best I've had. My husband had the crab cake sandwich and he is still talking about..."

Piranha

"Love this place, food, the Pearl family. Please come, we did twice in 2 days out of..."

Cindy Poll

"Great HH. This a a great little place that actually just expanded, so maybe not so little anymore, but they have a great Happy Hour menu and the GM..."

Stephen King

"Rob the new manager is great, on a very busy night he got us seated right away. He even shucked our oysters for us at the table! Nothing but good..."

Ashley Pope

"Great way to spend an unusually warm day in West Ashley!!. This was our third time enjoying the oysters at Pearlz. We sat outside and had gulf..."

Jlbmunzen

"Keep the old timey ice grinder, adds..."

Dwb

"Fabulous!. Pearlz, West Ashley is usually very crowded (because it's so good) so I was delighted to get a table for two with no wait on a Friday..."

Dixie

"Good food, slightly overpriced as it's more high end bar food than gourmet. Great relaxed atmosphere but go for the experience there are lots of..."

JHen

"Great food and Amazing staff. Walked over there on a sunday when place we had planned on meeting was packed, and we couldn't of been happier! The..."

Dan

"Yummy. Had a dozen oysters on the half shell raw and they were great. It was nice watching the guy shuck them right in front of me...Really fresh !..."

Herm

"Favorite Restaurant. I adore Pearlz! I've been to the West Ashley location several times now and have never been disappointed. The Oyster Shooters..."

Kim

"Oyster shots! They look weird but they are an experience to be had. Great people great..."

Mel

"What great experience in Charleston. Shannon was our bartender and was right on the money with suggestions for oysters and wine. A must go in..."

Dschreiber25

"Love it. What? you prefer Taco Spot? Were you born in a barn?Could not be a more different kind of scene...Pearlz has fantastic food, great..."

Ehotze1

"Blackened Tuna Tacos!. Gourmet food well executed, great prompt service, cozy local environment. Highly recommend..."

Stephanie S Eastling

"Pearl is always a solid option and a great place to gather with friends. The food is good overall. My last experience was from a delivery and I will..."

Meia Martin

"Loved this place. Decor was cozy, server Mia was top-notch - friendly, fun, and handled our antics with a sense of humor. Beers and wine were..."

A McCormick

"Pearlz has a decent happy hour that's nice to stop by and enjoy. Like many places right now, service can be hit or miss so bring along your patience..."

Sadie B

"Food was delicious and worth the price. The ambiance was laidback and relaxed and our waitress was amazing!! If we lived here we would be regulars...."

Cara Donnell

"We got the fried oysters, peel and eat shrimp, crab bisque, and the oyster shooters for happy hour. It was all perfect, the fried oysters were fried..."

Nick Martinelli

"Quaint Dining Area between Stono River & Ashley River on Savanna Highway in Charleston. Upscale and classic offerings. Indoor and outside..."

Rene D. Rodriguez

"We picked several different seafood places to eat at, but this one definitely won! Amazing value for everything you get. They really give you fresh..."

Megan Conrad

"Pearlz in West Ashley is one of our favorite restaurants in Charleston. Great service, staff and food! Oysters are excellent, as were the shrimp,..."

Lee Bradshaw

"Great place for local hangout, seafood and drinks! Oysters are amazing here!!!!!Unfortunately it seems to have gone super casual compared to 2 years..."

Patricia Miller

"Virginia was our server tonight and she did not disappoint. She was absolutely lovely! I cannot thank her enough for the experience she gave us! We..."

Jennifer Gangway

"Cody and the ladies run a tight ship. Fresh oyster shucked before you. Man I am full as a tick and didn't spend a fortune. Nice decor ample..."

otis Tate

"We wanted seafood while in Charleston and this is one of our friends go to spots. We did takeout which can be ordered online. The website wasn't..."

Jacqueline Telljohann

"Was in South Carolina for the weekend. Had to have CharGrilled Oysters. Went to Pearlz for the lump cab cake and chargrilled oysters. Waitress was so..."

Kenya P

Charleston Crab House-james Island

78/100 (7686 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

The Crab Shack

76/100 (2169 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is good, and sometimes excellent! The menu is one of a traditional seafood restaurant with several menu twists. I find the food to be fresh..."

Meia Martin

"She Crab Soup was on point. Crab dip was a good choice. Crab cakes were good. Huge boiled shrimp. And the three clusters of snow crabs were perfect...."

Clay Garrett

"When we got there, there were only a few tables. We got seated quickly but had to wait at least 10-15 mins for anyone to take our drink order. So it..."

Michelle M

"This crab shack was like a hidden gem. We searched for food in the area, but happens to drive past this place and try it. We were not disappointed...."

Heather Eiynk

"Our Monday ladies Luncheon was at The Crab Shack. Great place for a Quiet lunch. The food was delicious and nice and hot. The server was..."

Glenda G

"Got the flounder dinner plate, Cheese burger plate, hush puppies basket and two tea's. Bill was around $64. Food and service was good. We got there..."

Cindy Mims

"Birthday lunch with Reigha and Jess. Waitress was amazing, loved the food, had so much fun and ate a ton. Best key lime pie..."

Cheryl Oberholtzer

"While the food was fantastic, the wait staff leaves something to be desired. Lets me start by saying being from the south its garlic lemon butter for..."

Miranda Stapleton

"I have not been to Crab Shack in a good minute. It once was my all time favor spot for seafood. To my dismay the food is still as delicious as it was..."

son rou

"I ordered Snow Crab , my wife a Captain's Plate and Calamari appetizer. Arnold Palmer for me and Diet Coke for my wife. Ken was our server and the..."

Alfredo Certeza

California Dreaming Restaurant & Bar

76/100 (8240 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Waterfront

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

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

Tommy Condon’s

75/100 (4227 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Finding true shepherd's pie (lamb, not beef) is becoming more rare these days. Shepherd's pie and Irish beer (Black & Tan) made this a very..."

Leon Korte

"Great food very friendly staff, great cheap beer and great entertainment couldn’t ask for a better night out than this..."

Graeme Stewart

"Nice to find an Irish pub that makes Shepard’s pie with lamb. Brilliant! And of course the Guinness was spectacular. Our server Chris did a nice..."

Tom O'Hagan

"Irish Egg rolls were to die for - fish and chips as well as Shrimp n Grits were delicious... service was great..."

Michael L. Giblin

"Our family loves to eat at Tommy Condons. My vegetarian daughter is always excited about the Irish Potaoes Au Gratin, I love the Ribeye and..."

Lynne Chavis Strickland

"Great staff and great beer. We had a really good time and got some great ideas of what to see in Charleston. Would do it all over..."

Marianne Kirk-Magner

"Fantastic bar service. Great music and a general great place to hang..."

Alex Hickcox

"Great food, even better atmosphere. I’ll wait however long I need to when I go there for food. Better not hold my Guinness for too long though..."

Albert Tsakanikas

"Enjoy every visit. Love The Bookmaker sandwich. My daughter likes the fried shrimp, over other places. Cold beer and good mimosas. Great atmosphere...."

Karli Bennett Kroeger

"Food was delicious! Fish and chips, flakey and crunchy. Sheppards pie and Guinness stew were great! Pretzels and cheese fantastic! Had a blueberry..."

Sarah McCray

"Nice place with life music. We sat at the bar and our bartender was super friendly and fast. Drinks were good, food was good, except one of the meals..."

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"My husband and I had a wonderful time at Tommy Condon. The beer was cold, and the 3 different cocktails i had were great. So much we went back 4..."

Berniece Schamburg

"This place was amazing! We almost didn't stop in, but so glad we did. Great food, we just ordering food while listening to the music of Wicked Salad...."

Sherry Miracle

"We have not been here in years and it did not disappoint. The food was excellent and the service was superb. We had the fish and chips and chicken..."

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"With the Irish atmosphere surrounding you, when you get your food, it finishes the whole experience. The Irish Club was filling and the sandwich is..."

Scott Martin

"Tommy Condons is delightful for a holiday dinner. The restaurant has a Lovely, warm, festive atmosphere, with twinkling Christmas lights and a..."

Noreen Reilly

"I ordered the Beast Burger, which comes in a blend of meats. It did taste fine, however it was quite dry in my opinion. I don't like burgers with..."

Elyri

"Best fish and chips I think I've ever had. She crab soup is heavenly. Service was unattended and slow, including getting the order wrong and not..."

Steve Tishko

"The place we found hot food on Friday night in June. Mind that kitchen closes at 12AM. Great atmosphere, the live band was just gorgeous! Thank you..."

Andrei Pretkel

"Great Irish pub in Charleston that actually know how to do a proper pour of Guinness. Live music - we got there after 8pm and good food! I did the..."

Ian Lopez

"I’m starting to think it’s impossible to be anything but happy here. This is just my favorite bar anywhere. Joe and Doug are always keeping..."

Rachel Jones

"Good food and quite a variety. Patio seating is the way to go! Rueben was a bit on the fatty side and required a bit of trimming. My Shrimp & Grits..."

Kent Hatfield

"The best Shepherds pie I’ve ever had. Comes with a mashed potato at the middle as in the photo. I cleaned the plate with no shame. They have a bar..."

jeyaraj jesaiah

"We went for an early dinner so it was pretty quiet, but the have live music usually. I ordered shrimp it was actually a bit bland but not bad great..."

Heather N

Easterby's

73/100 (1061 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our First Visit...But Definitely not our Last!. Our family of 5 went here for dinner last week after several friends told us how good it was. We were..."

Jan Woodruff Holloway

"Good fried food. Easterby's is the quintessential hole in the wall. If you didn't know it was good, you wouldn't pull in. But the $6.99 "special" for..."

Amanda From Charleston SC

"Amazing seafood and a home cooked meal that’s not overpriced. We found this hidden gem in West Ashley and have been coming about once a week now...."

Sydney Jaicks

"We have been enjoying this handy local eatery for 25 years. Great shrimp dinners as well as other local favorites. Good southern style sides with my..."

Roger Carl

"The world does not deserve Chuck, our server here tonight. This food was so good and service so incredible I literally cannot believe it, I kid you..."

Silas Young

"This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I got the “shrimp sampler” on the specials menu. 10 fried shrimp, 10 grilled shrimp, 4 crab..."

Shauna Graves

"The local food here is amazing we had the famous wings and shrimp. Service was real fast for a packed local spot. Just outside of Charleston this is..."

THRIFTING LOUNGE

"This is a place that looks like it's been around for awhile. Definitely not an upscale place. We don't mind these types of places but there was a..."

Crystal Gail

"We had the flounder and shrimp special, 1 grilled, 1 blackened, both were great, perfectly spiced. Krinkle fries were crispy, chopped cole slaw was..."

Tracy

"It is a small local owned place with very amazing foods. The price and portion is also..."

linh Ly

"Good place to visit and eat. Service was great, food prepared Fast and well worth the trip there. Waitress was the Best and professional. Go see..."

Randall Hunter

"Dated and dirty...food was hot, fresh and cooked perfectly. A delicious choice is yours if you want to step back in time. Great fried flounder. Best..."

Allan Snyder

"The best in town, track this restaurant down, and skip more popular, crowded..."

Lew B

"So I would taken photos but the food was damn good. Had a variety of food if your not into seafood. First time and it's a laid back environment. ..."

Chris Adams

"Fine service and good food. Great place to stop and wait out evening traffic. Very quiet and peaceful place, the kinda place I enjoy. No loud music..."

Leonard Stanfield

"Good see food dinning family ouned and operated good service planty parking lots and free families are welcome, my wife and I enjoy our shrimp..."

A Hamam

"The website is defunct and their Facebook is updated in quarterly fits, but this place only ever needed great casual fare and courteous service to be..."

Andy Waltfeld

"If you're looking for a wholesome meal with down home service this hidden gem is for you. They had great food specials and my waitress (Birdie) was..."

YaYa Jones

Tidewater Grill

72/100 (2883 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The restaurant was busy, people everywhere having a good time, talking and eating. Our server Brandon kept us informed and drinks full during our..."

Pacha Hill

"Absolutely fantastic food was hot and fresh. Fried food was cooked perfect not greasy and soggy. Tressa our waitress was also great very..."

Zane Ryan

"Someone said in a review that if you like shrimp, you won't be disappointed. They were right. I had the fried jumbo shrimp with seasonal veggies and..."

Winnie Crawford

"Man, I missed their Jerk Shrimp and it did not disappoint. Last night we ended up ordering two 1/2 pounds. So GOOD!! We sat at the bar, and our..."

Rekko Patton

"Birthday dinner for my son. I always love Tidewater Grill. The seafood is always outstanding; however this time the Coleslaw was completely..."

Via Murphy

"My husband and I enjoyed a romantic dinner. The ambiance and setting is perfect for an intimate dining experience. The food was the best we've had in..."

Lyndsay Ising

"The service blew us away. Apparently they fly in fresh seafood three times a week, including Friday. The food was great, but if you want something..."

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