Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Charleston

Brent Barrett

Zachary Payne

Joyce Driggers

Taylor Haynes

Shawn Furman

Akram Joniqulov

Nikki R

Cudaco

Oyster House Seafood Restaurant

91/100 (3477 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place was recommended by our carriage driver and we loved it. Sat at the raw bar and had one of the best oyster shooters I have ever had. Greg..."

Vicki Kaczmarczyk

"Great atmosphere! I love the eclectic decor, I can eat here in casual or dress, not a stuffy place at all. The food was amazing! It's hard to find a..."

Rachel Wooten

"Cool place, generous portions, and comparably priced for the area of Charleston. On those alone it’s a 4 Star. Kevin was our server and he made for..."

Joshua E. Godsey

"Oyster house is in a perfect location!! My husband and I had a cute little corner table on the outside patio and we could see the City Market!!..."

Mackenzie

"It was wonderful ! The best oysters I've ever eaten and their She-crab soup was devine! Our server, Emma, was lovely and such a pleasure to have..."

Rene Martin Lake

"Always went to Magnolias when in town for their shrimp & grits, but tried Oyster House’s shrimp & grits last night & hands down was better tasting!..."

Debi Kerns Maesalu

"Everything was great! We had several different types of oysters (grilled, rockefeller, buffalo, and, of course, various types of raw). Our..."

Christopher Mallia

"Super place, we were in the bar, super-friendly staff, great food, easy relaxed environment and atmosphere. Loved..."

Ian Hemstock

"Hands down best oysters I’ve ever had! Jennifer our waitress made our time there with our family very..."

Jennifer Jolly

"Excellent food - she crab soup, oyster sandwich, hush puppies etc. Very friendly waitstaff & hostess. Reasonably priced which is sometimes hard to..."

Joan Carroza

"Great food and super service. I started with the very delicious She-crab soup, then a shrimp PoBoy. My husband had the blackened Mahi Mahi..."

Roni LaFleur

"The oysters were amazing. Service exceptional at the bar (Todd). The Noisy Fries are to die for! And great prices..."

Judy Schosser Barrett

"Great food and service. A lot of unique items on the menu and local craft..."

Joe Morales

"We had a cool spot for dinner. Our service was exceptional. All 4 of us loved the order of hush puppies. I like them best without the butter or..."

Michael Perkins

"New to the city and was at the City Market late night. Was looking for seafood (it is after all Charleston) and saw the Oyster Bar. One look at the..."

Russel Reppen

"I’m very happy with this restaurant. It was a last minute choice but the best decision I made for lunch in Charleston! Shane provided amazing..."

Emerson Lormeus

"Great food, service and atmosphere. McKenna took great care of our party. Oysters, fisherman’s stew, crab she soup, shrimp wrapped in bacon and..."

Nicole McMorris

"This meal was fantastic! Perfect location, walkable from several parking garages and street parking. My husband and I each got the fried seafood..."

M. Grace Sears

"We ended up her twice. One visit was based on a food tour and the other was an impromptu decision. Food was consistent (shrimp and grits, soup,..."

Wanda Lita

"Great location near the Market. Nice rooftop deck with views and great service. Soft shell crab sandwich was good. I just wish the crab was bigger...."

Felicia Thompson Hawkins

"We really liked the grilled flounder sandwich and the seasoned fries! They were out of their special of gator po boys which was disappointing but the..."

Rachel S

"Appetizers to oysters to main course.. food was excellent. Good oyster choices and each of our meals were excellent. My dad said the calamari..."

JG Wargo

"I was walking around the market area and wanted a snack. Stopped in here during happy hour and was very happy with the selection. I was greeted by a..."

Deborah East

"Really good food here. We went with calamari appetizer it was okay nothing to write home about. The crab cakes and seafood pasta were delicious..."

Brittany Capozzi

"Great service from our waiter Maliki. The food was great and the drink were strong and flavorful. We all loved the steam mussels. The oysters were..."

Carola Manriquez

"Excellent stop for a needed break. The restaurant is perfectly situated amongst the lively market area and just North of the French quarter in..."

Steve Eirich

"I got the Coastal Seafood Trio. The Brussel sprouts were great. I wasn't a huge fan of the Red Rice but it wasn't bad. Shrimp was absolutely..."

The Real McCoy

"Shrimp and grits is one of my favorite dishes, and this place had the best shrimp and grits that’s I’ve had. The sauce had a nice amount of..."

Angela C.

"We had oysters, clams and ahi tuna, all were fantastic. Fresh and delicious, the staff was outstanding with excellent service. Highly..."

Rich Stabins

"Nice place in downtown Charleston. We had Shrimp and oysters. I recommend this place for drinks and food too check out Charleston..."

Chris Guella

Laury's Restaurant

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Elegant dining. Superb dining experience. I will return without hesitation. Lobster mushroom appetizer to die for. Veal schnitzel perfect...."

Sherry

"Return diners will not notice too many changes, which is good. The ambiance is excellent. You will enjoy the bautiful interior of a classic old..."

Tubex56

"Charleston's Finest. Laury's has never disappointed me. I have been here for several business dinners and for special occasions. Every course is..."

Kenny Proops

"Outstanding restaurant! I have e noted fine dining from LA to New York (The Palm .. capital Grill .. Ruth Chris) and Laury's is as good or BETTER ....."

Tomcradio

"Oh my goodness! Service as it's meant to be. The crab imperial is out of this world, as is the lobster bisque. The warm tomato bacon dressing they..."

Beth S

"Perfect place for a special occasion!. We had a wonderful experience from start to finish at Laury's this past Friday night. The service was..."

Jennifer Johnson

"By far, this is my favorite restaurant in Charleston. Not only is the ambiance one of a kind, but the food and service are superb. Must tries:..."

DeniseVictoria

"Amazing place!. I live in Huntington, and will drive to Charleston specifically to eat at this restaurant. It is absolutely the BEST place in..."

MU2016

"Consistent Dining Experience. My wife and I have eaten at Laury's for years. One thing for sure is that we have always enjoyed a consistent food and..."

LC

"A Wonderful Classic. It doesn't get much better in Charleston, WV. A beautiful, classic, historic building. Quiet atmosphere. Professinal, friendly..."

Fussy Diner

"Established Charleston Eatery. I spent a lot of time in Charleston many years ago and ate at Laury's many times. As I recall, they have the best..."

Rick

"Very good don't get your steak well done..."

Matt

"Best of Charleston. Laurys is by far the best restaraunt in Charleston. The service is great, the food is amazing, real nice wine list, and the most..."

Mark

"Prefer It To Other $$$$'d Places. If I had my choice of up scale joints to frequent in Charleston, I would definitely pick Laury's above the rest...."

Chez

"Fantastic dining experience for my wife's birthday. Upon arrival we quickly realized we was under dressed, never being before we was unaware the..."

shawn reed

"This was a perfect dinner. Steak Diane-5 Stars, Oysters Rockafeller 5 Stars, Lobster stuffed mushrooms-5 Stars, Lobster Ravioli 5-Stars. Service was..."

Spencer Wagner

"So elegant, the perfect place for fancy evening, but don't forget to call..."

Katie Neese

"Very elegant place and atmosphere. The food was out of this world! Pictured is the lobster bisque, the shrimp, scallop and crab Diablo and the..."

Rosa Nardo

"We could not be happier with Laury's. The service is prompt, professional and warm all at the same time. And each meal is incredible with luscious..."

Trish Treharne

"Excellent! Escargot, Scallops, Oysters, Steak, Veal, Sea Bass, finishing with a Bananas Foster by Doug! Great service and food from start to finish..."

David Ladish

"My wife and I are in our 60s and this is a top 10 all time restaurant based on our travels in the US and Europe. Superb service from Glen with..."

Jack Luttner

"We came to Laury’s for dinner thanks to online search recommendations. We are so glad we found this restaurant. Beautiful location, in a historic..."

Angela Katsavavakis

The Market

"We are in Charleston for my birthday and decided to try couple restaurants. This is by far the best in town. Fantastic food and service. This is the..."

Luis Gonzalez

"Cozy, laidback fine dining experience. We shared the ‘bacon and egg’ starter which was very decadent and loved how it was plated. The venison..."

Kristin W.

"Wonderful atmosphere. Great food. Fantastic staff. Loved every second of my visit. Go, eat, drink,..."

MT Welsch

"My favorite restaurant in Charleston after two visits. Of the dishes I have tried, I don't thinknm there is a bad thing on the menu. Of the mains, I..."

Nicholas W

"Anything less than a 5* is a lie Presentation, taste, flavor well balanced, great service Don't look any further for the BEST RESTAURANT IN THE..."

Sebastien Pessy

"Wow! I hate going to strip malls. This place breaks the mold. Step inside to a fine dining establishment. The hostess was very gracious in finding a..."

Bill Malik

"I don't even know what to say about this experience except... WOW! We had the pleasure of sampling many of the dishes and they were all spectacular...."

David Cook

"1010 did it again. My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful meal at 1010 during restaurant week in Charleston WV. We have been regulars at 1010 now for..."

Tom Thomas

Grill 225

90/100 (3174 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Fine Dining

"This is a must try place. Excellent customer service excellent food excellent quality of food excellent experience. Next time I am in the Charleston..."

Fast Son

"Celebrated my husband's birthday with our two little ones (4 and 7) and it was absolutely fantastic! Our server was amazing – so friendly and..."

Renee Torpy

"We had reservations for our anniversary, and we had a great time. The waiter, Mr. JB was amazing and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was..."

Stacey Richburg

"This place has to be one of the best restaurants I've eaten at hands down. The service from the moment my partner and I entered the door was amazing...."

Macie Blankenship

"This is the third time we've visited Grill 225 and the food and service have always been outstanding. We started out with the fried lobster tail,..."

Kevin D.

"Superlative by every metric. The food was perfect. Service absolutely impeccable. We've eaten here two dozen times over the years and it's..."

Brad Tillman

"This might be the best thing I've ever eaten. There were several points where I nearly cried from pure joy at what my tastebuds were doing. I HIGHLY..."

Jackson Benton

"Very traditional steakhouse but with a Charleston flair. The dining room was cozy and intimate with wood walls and high back chairs. The service was..."

Jeanne Sutton

"We’ve read a lot about Grill 225 and had been meaning to come here for a while. We were certainly glad we did. The waiter had top notch service,..."

Andrew Collins

"So we were celebrating our anniversary so I included that in our reservations! We were shown to very private & romantic table! The waiter was very..."

Cathy Sargent

Revival

90/100 (3605 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Fine Dining

"So, my husband and I just left Charleston yesterday. I can put it to you this was, we live in Boston, we have great restaurants. We have tracked all..."

Heather Connolly

"Thank y’all for making our Wedding Anniversary night so special, the food and desserts were delicious! For appetizers we had the crab cakes. I had..."

Karolin Howard

"The atmosphere, the service, and the food are all AMAZING!!!! Best Shecrab Soup I've ever had, and the NY Strip and Swordfish were cooked to..."

Toni Krisha Josafat

"One of the best meals I have had in a long time. Service was excellent staff was very attentive. From the moment you walk in the door they make you..."

Teresa Marzulla

"Wish I could give it 6 stars. I came during restaurant week and had to go back again to try the rest of the menu (minus the pecan pie I couldn’t..."

Alexandra P.

"One of the best meals I've had in Charleston. Go for the dessert. It's worth it. The pecan pie and chai latte creme brulee are..."

Lonnie Shook Jr CPA

"The service and atmosphere was great, but were not wowed by the food especially given the fact that this place is not cheap at all. We had the..."

Ajimon Thomas

"We went here for our 10th anniversary and we couldn't be happier. They gave us a happy anniversary card and comp bubbly, which was a nice touch. The..."

Christopher Bruner

"Trying to find the perfect spot for my boyfriends birthday dinner and I couldn’t be happier that this is where we ended up! The food was absolutely..."

Shaina Hoffman

"Simply excellent food, appetizers were great, entree great, dessert - pecan pie was tad too sweet for my liking overall worth dining..."

Navzy Pal

"Service is really incredible here, everyone was so attentive. Couple notes on the food. Some are overloaded with sprouts that take over the dish...."

Jaqui Walters

"Nice atmosphere, good food. Fresh fish, tasty appetizers, nice drinks. Went for a birthday celebration and was made to feel very welcome. The server..."

greg hart

"Don’t hesitate to book a dinner here! My boyfriend and I forgot to book reservations early on, but ended up getting an 8:15 PM reservation on a..."

Christina Ney

"My partner and I recently celebrated the holidays with a trip to the south, which was loosely themed around food. Revival was our final dinner spot,..."

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"We had a wonderful anniversary dinner here last night. Our server, Summer, greated us with champagne and an anniversary card! ( which I accidentally..."

Hannah Predmore

"We had a superb dining experience at this wonderful establishment during restaurant week. Vic was our server and he was friendly, helpful, and..."

Kirk Engel

"Amazing experience! We went for my birthday and were surprised by champagne and a birthday card. The potato pace and cornmeal oysters were standouts..."

Allen Yeh

"Amazing food!! Everything on the menu was gluten free except for 3 items!! Beautifully displayed and tasted even..."

Erica Vicino

"We had a great anniversary dinner! While not especially romantic it was still nice and especially loved it wasn’t overcrowded and didn’t need a..."

Derek Spivey

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

Tempest Charleston

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

Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Chubby Fish

"Can’t say enough good things about this place! It is great to witness Chef James London bring his culinary vision to reality. Expectations were..."

Frank Iwanicki

"Incredible menu, great atmosphere and great staff! Everything was incredible, but the bone marrow and curry was to die for! Will be back many..."

Tony Castelli

"Fantastic meal and service! We ordered from our waitresses recommendations and were not disappointed- oysters, tomato bread, smoked mackerel curry,..."

Annie Hulsey

"Can't and won't stop talking about that beef tartare-- the most creative I've had-- pickled chanterelles, trout roe, homemade "ranch" and rice..."

Noelle London

"Fantastic place for fresh and local seafood. A true neighborhood spot with delicious daily..."

Daniel Robles Olson

"Hands down number one restaurant in Charleston right now! We had oysters, the tataki, chicken wings, the clam toast, mackerel curry and fried chicken..."

Courtney Habberstad

"Amazing food and employees!!! I highly recommend checking this gem out! Nom Nom..."

Cynthia Meadows McAree

"One of the best meals we had during our visit to Charleston. Service was great as..."

Jeffrey Wann

"Excellent food and atmosphere! The waiters are wonderful and friendly. We will definitely go back..."

Mia M Jenkins

"We absolutely loved our meal and the neighborhood feel! We will be..."

Kimberly Kendell Powell

"Delicious. Definitely worth the trip downtown. We will be..."

Anthony P Gainey

"Best rack of lamb I've ever had! Also very welcoming atmosphere by..."

Ian Stiefel

"Absolutely amazing from the time we reached the bar! ..."

Mara Hammond Hardee

"Great food, service & atmosphere. Look forward to a return..."

Jon Kubu

"Chubby Fish is an absolute gem, well worth any wait you might encounter. My sister and I arrived at 5:30 PM, just as they were opening, and even..."

Rebekah S

"We ordered entirely from the raw menu. Everything was delicious, creative, and perfectly balanced. Our favorite oysters were the Seaboat Creek -..."

Lisa Berkman

"Finally tried the renowned Chubby Fish, and while you do have to time your visit just right (small space with no reservations), it truly is worth the..."

Jessica Patton

"The best meal I’ve had in Charleston. Worth the wait. Highly recommend the caviar Sammich as well as the blue crab tagliatelle-though it all was..."

Sara Kaplan

"Went 6:30pm on a Wednesday and waited about 1.5 hours for a table of 2 (cute wine bars close by to pass the time). Every bite we had was amazing. We..."

Christine Chang

"Worth the wait! A highlight of our visit to Charleston. We were getting pretty hangry by the time a table was ready for us, but the host helped us..."

Brooke Dexter

"The Warning: No reservations. Beer and wine only. Wait for a table can be long and the wait list can be chaotic. Dining area is small, and..."

Darryl McKoon

"Food was delicious and tasted very fresh. I ordered bluecrab tagliatelle under “large plate” and the celery salad. The waitress suggested one..."

Realtor Jamie Van De Grift

"Everything about Chubby Fish was first class and top-notch. Food was amazing and the service was fast and friendly. This is one restaurant you should..."

Cheryl Leverett

"I had dinner there on Tuesday night (12.12.23) with my daughter and some friends. It is the best! All the food was amazing, but the caviar..."

J McD

Gillie's Seafood

88/100 (2439 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Harbour Club

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I have been a member of the Harbour Club for almost 15 years, at the old location and at the new location. It is a private club, but it has always..."

Bill Yaeger

"I joined the club in May of 2022 as a place to network + build business connections in Downtown Charleston. In the last year and a half, the Club has..."

Nikki Kuniej

"I've been a member of the Harbour Club for several years now, and it has been an excellent place for me to expand my personal & professional network,..."

Connor Bergeron

"The Harbour Club has been a great resource for me personally as well as my business. I love the creative coworking space during the day, the use of..."

James Thompson

"The Harbour Club at WestEdge is a fantastic private club to meet clients, friends, and/or prospects. They have a beautiful space with indoor and..."

Tanner Clay

"Great Networking opportunities, or just friendly inviting atmosphere with good food, friends, business associates, & always fun events that are not..."

Patty Scott

"Gorgeous views on the terrace with innovative cocktails and menu. Fun special event offerings for members and a wonderful location to work remotely..."

Katie Lansbury

"Have to be a member or with a member to visit. Great views of the Ashley River. Food is good. Lots of..."

Andrew Duggan

"I love this place.The view is spatacular all the way around the building.The entire 7th floor is filled with Art on walls and just beautiful art all..."

vaneisia oxendine

"Great view of the city skyline and the Ashley River! Interesting group of people and friendly. Give it a try. Oh, and the food is..."

Melissa d'Arcy

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

167 Raw Oyster Bar

87/100 (5497 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"I now have a new favorite spot in my hometown! Love 167 raw and the amazing accommodations. I have celiac disease and was unable to eat the lobster..."

Jenny Contenta

"I'm a huge Oyster lover and the Oysters here were super fresh! So many different kinds also! They were shucked real cleanly without any shells and..."

christopher lee

"Listen ....I do a lot of reviews. I typically give a good deal of details because I want folks to spend their money wisely. So when I type to you..."

Dee Brown

"Went in for lunch and they didn't leave us wanting or questioning our food. The lobster roll was spot on.....the curry and crab dip though was really..."

Amelita Orellana

"This is it. The food here is amazing! Service was great. Go about an hour before you want to eat and put your name on the list (they don’t take..."

Elizabeth Wood

"167 Raw is one of my favorite raw bars in Charleston! This location does not accept reservations, so plan accordingly as you may have to wait during..."

Sarah Bullins

"My husband and I chose to eat here based on the photos of the lobster roll. It did not disappoint. We placed our name on the wait list and after 25..."

Heather Burrell

"This is by far the best sushi experience I’ve had! My husband brought me here for dinner on my birthday. The chiefs made this a very personable..."

Monica Lewellen

"FABULOUS!! WHOOP 🙌🏼 I mean, hands down the best lobster 🦞 roll in town. We enjoyed the octopus special, cucumber salad, taco, oysters (we..."

Annalyle Andrews

"Hands down the best oysters and seafood I've ever had. Everything was so fresh and bursting with flavors. I cannot wait to come back. I came here..."

Lauren R.

Hank's Seafood Restaurant

86/100 (16192 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"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

Magnolias

86/100 (22748 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant is always on our list when we visit Charleston. We’ve Never had a bad meal here and prefer a late lunch so we can walk off the..."

Karen Chester

"We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at Magnolias. It was wonderful. Our server, Brian, was very attentive. He brought us complimentary..."

Ellen Montgomery Burton

"Probably the best meal I have eaten. I had the petit filet with crab cake and my husband had the Parmesan crusted mahi. For dessert we shared a peach..."

Deborah Puckett

"I was not impressed with the hostess at all. We were “walk ins” hoping for a last night in Charleston wow meal. We were not disappointed. Seated..."

Kellie Bagsby Buckley

"This is by far the best food we have ever tasted, and we plan on coming back every time we visit! Our server was also amazing! The best fried green..."

Sarah Reese

"I have no words to describe just how good the food was at this place! The collard greens were the best I’ve ever had in my whole entire..."

Angie Parker

"OMG! The Best in southern food!! Loved the shrimp and grits with lobster sauce!! Off the Hook! You must put MAGNOLIAS in the top of your list when..."

Robin K. Dottor

"Wow restaurant! Best Southern Cusine I have had! Tried for my 1st time the Fried Green Tomatoes and I wanted to have only that for lunch- you have to..."

Ana Maria Rodriguez

"Scott, our waiter, phenomenal!!!! Fried green tomatoes and peach bread pudding to die..."

Connie Sabatula

"Magnolias is our favorite place to eat in Charleston. The food is amazing and service is..."

Rita Arnette

"Best place that we eat, waitress was..."

Sandra M Hill

"Fabulous food! Shrimp and Grits and Bouillabaisse was amazing! Waiter was a bit too..."

Sharon Robinson

"Food, Atmosphere and Service are all amazing. Me and my wife have eaten here 3 times and it just gets better we love..."

Dylan Short

"Perfect in every way! The service, the bread, the cream cheese butter, the tea, The bouillabaisse!!!!!! Can't wait to return again and..."

Paul Collins

"My first visit to Charleston and had the pleasure of having dinner at Magnolia. The heirloom tomato and peach salad was delicious. Thank you for an..."

Debbie Canada

"Amazing duck breast dinner. Awesome food with a elegant..."

AJ McMillan

"The best place to eat in..."

Carla Leach-Stanley

"Wonderful dining experience- the waiters were so accommodating - great food as..."

Cathy Mullins Long

"The food & service were both great & I’d def come..."

Carrie Miloser Bender

"Amazing food and service!!!! Hands down! I will be back..."

Tiffany Brown

"We came here for dinner. Great ambience, the waitress we had was very kind and personable. Everything was plated very beautifully. I loved my..."

Phoebe

"We were in town to celebrate our anniversary. Magnolias ended up being a great experience. The service was a 10/10 and the food was great. We dined..."

Rose Wood

"We went to Magnolias based on a recommendation from a friend and it was a fantastic experience! Steven was probably one of the best servers we've..."

Susan Reinhard

"Our first time here. We came in for our wedding anniversary and my husband's birthday. The tomato bisque soup was really good. My husband had the..."

JayJay Buggs

"This was the best food of my trip down to Charleston! The fried green tomatoes were amazing, crispy, and flavorful. I got the fried chicken with..."

Lauren Stroz

"Had always heard great things about this place and it lived up to the hype. A few friends who grew up in the area recommended this place and I was..."

Zack Dolsen

"This place was amazing from start to finish. Enjoyed the walk-up to the actual restaurant, historic street with a neat vibe. Inside seated quickly..."

Mike Williams

"I wanted to take my mom to a nice dinner in Charleston for her 80th Birthday. Every time me and my husband visit Charleston we would always see this..."

Lori Flowers

"What a great foodie experience. From our crispy shrimp cake appie to our main courses and dessert, everything we had was delicious. My wife ordered..."

Ian Lopez-Ganoza

"Had an amazing dinner here to celebrate a birthday. The food was perfect in every way. As others have said, definitely end off with the pecan pie,..."

Gerrit Maritz

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

The Ordinary

85/100 (4039 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is an oyster and rum bar. We had the double seafood tower and the oysters were very fresh and delicious. We went during happy hour, so it was..."

James Clinton Odom

"OMG, this had to have been one of the best meals I've ever eaten! It was Superb. There is absolutely nothing ordinary about The Ordinary. I would..."

Donna Mitchell

"We researched this place 6 months ago and decided it was a “must” for our Charleston vacation. It did not disappoint. We ordered several small..."

Amy Ko Smith

"Our favorite place in Charleston. We sat at the raw bar. Alejandro was shucking and knows his oysters and made a great experience even better. ..."

Tucker Shaver

"Had a wonderful experience! We had to cancel our initial reservation due to car trouble on our way down. We headed there later hoping for a seat at..."

Michelle Valvoda Edwards

"The best oysters I’ve ever had and I’ve had oysters in Boston and Seattle. Our waitress was THE friendliest and spot on with all her..."

Becky Conner

"Absolutely wonderful! Everything from the hostess and servers to each and every bite of food. The fried oyster sliders are a must! And the rice..."

Kyndra Ponder Holm

"What an absolutely fantastic night! Our server, Justin, was incredible and the bartenders were equally as fabulous. The food was to die for and the..."

Anna Marie Mindicino

"Amazing seafood coupled with a great waiter made the entire dining experience fantastic. Request Charlie as your server; you won't be..."

Peter Anthony

"The food and staff are outstanding . The oysters melted in your mouth, the lobster sandwich was delicious, the desert so..."

Grace Waterfall

"Amazing service!!! Great food!! Get reservations plenty in advance, because this place fills up..."

Karen L Meinke

"More like The Extraordinary!! A great place for cocktails and appetizers. The lobster roll on Tuesdays is a MUST have. Flown in fresh from Maine,..."

Janet Jernigan

"We had a great seafood platter! The oysters were fabulous! The bartenders were all efficient and..."

Sherry McCord

"A true dining pleasure. Server Michael was only surpassed by the food . He was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. The seafood tower was a..."

Celeste Swierk

"Hands down the best seafood spot in America, period! Check out what.nate.ate on instagram for more..."

ND Kramer

"Picked this restaurant from the essential restaurant list published for Charleston. At the hotel, they recommended the fried oyster sliders. They..."

Rob Tulloh

"My husband and I ate at The Ordinary. It is a restaurant that used to be a bank. It is so beautiful. Our waitress was great, she was very kind and..."

Kelly Webb

"If FIG is for Friday night, then The Ordinary is for a Sunday afternoon. We got a spot at the bar as soon as they opened before we left town, and..."

Blake Roche

"I've frequented bars across various cities, and they range from the OK to the remarkable. The Ordinary, however, is anything but ordinary. Their team..."

Steve Odemis

"Sat at the bar three different days. Keith, Cody, and Dalton were outstanding in their knowledge of wine and cocktails. They were extremely attentive..."

Kristi Latimer

"The Ordinary came recommended to us and was a perfect first stop after arriving in Charleston at night. We treated ourselves to some wine and..."

Brooke Dexter

"Came here on a Saturday night without any reservations. They were very nice and able to seat us immediately at the oyster bar. This restaurant is an..."

Robin Mehera

"Looking back at this year The Ordinary was a special place. It raised the bar for what a restaurant could be for me. Fresh, flavorful seafood in..."

Vladimir Shapiro

"Don't even know where to start with this amazing restaurant! First of all the restaurant is amazing and looks great. We got there as soon as it..."

Matt Shepherd

"One of the best and most beautiful meals I’ve had! Service was extraordinary and the food was unbelievably humble and fresh. Thank you for the..."

Isabella Wardrop

Bricks & Barrels

85/100 (1351 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Fantastic dining experience for my wife's birthday. Upon arrival we quickly realized we was under dressed, never being before we was unaware the..."

shawn reed

"This was a perfect dinner. Steak Diane-5 Stars, Oysters Rockafeller 5 Stars, Lobster stuffed mushrooms-5 Stars, Lobster Ravioli 5-Stars. Service was..."

Spencer Wagner

"So elegant, the perfect place for fancy evening, but don't forget to call..."

Katie Neese

"Very elegant place and atmosphere. The food was out of this world! Pictured is the lobster bisque, the shrimp, scallop and crab Diablo and the..."

Rosa Nardo

"We could not be happier with Laury's. The service is prompt, professional and warm all at the same time. And each meal is incredible with luscious..."

Trish Treharne

"Excellent! Escargot, Scallops, Oysters, Steak, Veal, Sea Bass, finishing with a Bananas Foster by Doug! Great service and food from start to finish..."

David Ladish

"My wife and I are in our 60s and this is a top 10 all time restaurant based on our travels in the US and Europe. Superb service from Glen with..."

Jack Luttner

"We came to Laury’s for dinner thanks to online search recommendations. We are so glad we found this restaurant. Beautiful location, in a historic..."

Angela Katsavavakis

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

Mondo's Italian Cuisine

85/100 (1246 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Our waiter was great and so was the food! My favorite was the bruschetta appritizer as the balsamic reduction was on point!..."

Teresa Torsiello-Miller

"Mondo’s is hands down the best Italian restaurant in the low country. Everything from the bread, to the wine, to the salad, to the eggplant to the..."

Jeff Clauson

"If you live or visit Charleston and haven’t eaten here, you are missing out! Best Italian food anywhere, hands down! Great food, great staff, great..."

Derik Hemingway

"Went for my birthday dinner last night. Been here many times before and as usual, it was wonderful. I had Chicken Linguine. My favorite dish is..."

Barbara Baxter

"Total “newbie”, drifting in from Johns Island on a very heavy suggestion from a patron. Amazing food, and excellent company (our bartender, Tim,..."

Sarah Lill Droze

"I feel like I don’t ever have to eat again now. I tasted what may have been made by Gods of the universe and now I can go peacefully into the sun...."

Michael McGee

"My favorite in Charleston for many years. It's a well kept secret so don't go there!! I want my table whenever I arrive!! Wait staff is awesome,..."

Nancy Kay

"My family has been visiting the area for more than 30 years but never stumbled into Mondo’s until last night. Fabulous food. Amazing service...."

Tia Granger Zink

"Our party of 4 were extremely satisfied with the service and flavors of the food. Our waiter, Greg, was not only friendly but knowledgeable of the..."

William Linda Towner

"Great food and staff. Perfect place to ring in my second..."

Pamela DeLullo

"Delicious Italian food in the Charleston area. Try the..."

Karen Dopson

"I do like this place because it is convenient to get to but I would not call it great or amazing Italian. It is ok. If you are not of Italian..."

J D

"Best dinner. The mushroom raviolis and manicotti dinners. Don't let the strip mall area fool you. This restaurant compares to little Italy in Ny and..."

Wdaniell

"Consistent, great food, local, specials can be really really good (balsamic pork over polenta!). It is a go-to if I want to go somewhere that I know..."

Rkm

"Always good but also always crowded. Great pasta. Regular and special menu. Service attentive. Good wine and drinks. Atmosphere an added attraction...."

Wybuchanan

"Food was delicious so we will definitely be returning. Our problems were with the waitress who treated us like we were total Inconviences and the..."

Mg

"This place is fantastic and we can't wait to go back! The mussels in garlic cream sauce app was memorable and something I can't wait to order again...."

S.eliz115

"Food was amazing as usual but Colleen was a horrible server. Complaining to the table beside us and taking shots with the table beside us is..."

Tony

"Worth the drive from Folly Beach! Everything was delicious on the menu. Great wine selection. Urbanspoon reviewers scored this place perfectly...."

SnackingQueen

"Fantastic. Great food which tasted..."

Mike B

"Awesome food, the salmon was perfect!! The service--EVEN BETTER!!! Our server, David, was absolutely THE. BEST. EVER!! We will definitely be..."

Angela Buenting

"Love love love. Mondo's is our favorite little italian place in Charleston. It doesn't look like much from the outside because it is located in a..."

LAR123

"This is only my second time to Mondos Delight, however this time was just as fantastic as the first time. The atmosphere is very inviting for..."

Joanna Mosgo

"I love mondos! You can either get simple dishes (my fav is spaghetti and meatballs) or more intricate dishes. And the service is awesome. We went in..."

Lindsay

"Only regret is that we didnt fin this years ago! Best Italian in Charleston. Ate there again fri. Restaurant was packed so we ate at the new heated..."

Wrap Guy

"Good food, good prices. So nice not to have to drive downtown for a great Italian meal! Try the chicken..."

JI

"Love it!. I always say I am going to try something different, but end up getting the salad and grilled salmon...cooked..."

Marlee

"Every time I go back I am reminded of how much I like Mondo's. Food is excellent and the service is..."

Derald

"Best meal I've had in a long time!. While visiting family in Charleston, we got lucky and were taken to Mondo's. We got there and were seated..."

Kelli Tucker

"Yum!!. We went to Mondo's Delite for the first time this evening, and I loved it. So happy to find a local place with my fave dish: penne with vodka..."

Guide Dog Partner

"The most consistent restaurant.. We have been going here for many years...since they opened. It has always been above average. Some dishes can get..."

SimplyBananas1

"Outstanding Italian food!. Mondo's serves outstanding Italian food. All of their pastas are very fresh and the sauces explode with flavor. Recently I..."

Dixie

"Great food!. Got the manicotti and my girlfriend got the grouper special. Both were awesome. We finished our dinner with the tiramisu, excellent..."

Aponto1

"Awesome!!!. Fantastic!!! Will go back!!!!! Try the sirloin special... OMG melt in your mouth! Also the manicotti was soooo..."

James-Susan Johns

"Best italian on the island. Had lunch there today. Service was good, BUT the eggplant parmesan was GREAT!! Get yourself a side of italian..."

Luckydog

"DeBom. Such a bizarre situation - strip mall place, probably 18 feet wide.Been there a dozen times. My Italian grandmother... well......"

Steve Peck

"Looks like nothing on the outside, I have driven by it almost every day. The interior was quaint and romantic. Had dinner and the salads were very..."

Fhs1220

"Awesome. Great food, my husband and I love this place. I think we've tried everything on the menu and it's all great. You have to save room for..."

Diana

"Favorite Restaurant on JI. I absolutely LOVE Mondo's! My boyfriend and I always order from the specials. You will never be disappointed! We start of..."

Annagsu

"Mondo's is a Delite. This is a restaurant where you can't judge a book by its cover. You may have driven past this place a hundred times and not..."

Becky

"I cant get over this place. It's everything you want a small, casual american-italian joint to be. I've never had a bad meal here. Last time i was..."

Avatar2010

"Chicken Gargonzola!. Slap your mama good.. I have a hard time ordering something else there.. although eating off of friend's plates.. everything is..."

Amy

"The food is good but the service needs work. The 3 times we've been there, we sat for at least ten minutes waiting to be acknowledged by a server and..."

Megan

"Delicious and affordable! Mondo's never disappoints. My fav is the penne ala vodka but everything I've tried has been..."

Lavon

"Best of JI. This is really one of the best, local restaurants on James Island. The food is awesome, the automosphere authentic and the service..."

Bonster

"We went here for lunch. I had the mushroom ravioli in the basil cream sauce, my husband had spicy sausage and rigotoni. The food was excellent. The..."

Heather

"Delicious Italian food! I loved the veal, pasta, sauce, meatballs and wine. It's difficult to find good Italian in Charleston and this place has..."

BKV

"Came here on a whim when we got to Charleston, not expecting the restaurant to be packed to the brim at 7:30! The food was absolutely delicious and..."

Jessica Barker

"You need to eat the gorgonzola salad at Mondo's! This was my favorite dish of the night, but the gorgonzola cheese pasta with veal cutlets was also..."

Sarah Bullins

"Having recently bought a house in Charleston, we went to Mondo’s Italian for the first time tonight at the suggestion of a local friend. I have..."

Eric Eisenbud

"Absolutely love this place! Locally owned and operated. Great service! Amazing dishes made from scratch pasta! Love the wine list and prices. Highly..."

Jeremiah Prince

"The food was amazing. The hostess was rude. The service was great. Had the Seared salmon and parmeasean risotto and added salmon. It was cooked..."

Roz Burton-Torres

"Get your taste buds ready, what an amazing place to have luscious, fresh and to boot: very generous portions of the very best Italian food. I'm from..."

Tania Kerns

"The focaccia was delicious as well and a great way to begin the meal. You might have to wait because Mondo's is first come, first served. Our server..."

Harrison Murray

"This place is such a little gem! The food is really, really good. Everything made from scratch and it shows. I had the manicotti and it was so big..."

Anna Heath

"We eat here fairly often. The best Italian on James Island and one of the best in the greater Charleston area. No reservations so get here early or..."

Quahog

"Loved it, and will be back to try the other entree's! It's kind of in an unassuming spot on Folly road, but well worth the stop. It was a little loud..."

Fred G

"We were originally told about Mondo's by Andrea, or VRBO host. She highly recommended it, and me being a lover of all things pasta, it was a must..."

Angel Haynes

"Love, love, love, love Mondo’s. Oh, there’s very little that they don’t do very very well. One drawback would be this host staff sometimes I..."

James Voorheis

"This was our first time at Mondo’s and boy were we satisfied. The food was absolutely fabulous! We started with the caprese app, with their bread..."

Darla Cline

"Mondos is a fantastic Italian restaurant! This place has a perfect date night setting and has outstanding food. The kitchen is very close to the..."

Michael Gaidusek

"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Highly recommend for those who aren’t sure where they want to eat. My partner and I went about a month ago and had an amazing..."

Izzy C

"I sometimes dread coming here because it always seems to be on a Friday night and the wait time is always over an hour and they don't take..."

Joseph West

"Very out of the Way small totally Authentic Italian Restaurant in Folly Beach. Go Early as in 5PM or be prepared to Wait... They do not take..."

Missica F

"Best manicotti I have had in my life. Ever. I have eaten alot of italian over the past 20 years and the food here was top notch. They allow you to..."

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