50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Charleston

“The best, freshest seafood! Best fish taco i ever put in my mouth. And love the atmosphere!“

“OMG, The food, service and overall experience was amazing. Dan and the guys behind the bar made sure it was an excellent experience. Will be going back every year on St. Patrick’s day.🍀“

“The staff was amazing. It was our anniversary and the GM personally came to our table and poured us a glass of Champaign to celebrate. They also gave us a free dessert. The hostess, wait staff, and GM all took time to wish us a happy anniversary. The food was amazing as well! Overall it was a great dining experience!“

“Food was amazing! Had the crab cake stuffed grouper. Hush puppies were awesome. Clifton our waiter was the best!“

“DOPE very well thought out menu, top notch ingredients, top to bottom an amazing experience. 10/10 wait in line it's worth it“

“We enjoyed oysters, yellowfin tuna, clam chowder, steak and the fish basket plus some delicious drinks! Service was amazing as well as the entire experience. Highly recommend!“

“Had a fish sandwich. Collard greens, slaw, fried oysters, and calamari. Outstanding. Collards off the chart. Service even better. 15/10 recommend.“

“Hipster joint in the North King area. Hipster who handed us menu’s at the bar “We’re a Rum forward bar”. Absolutely need the oyster sliders in your life. We had 6 between the two of us.“

“Simply perfection! The oyster selection is otherworldly. The chargrilled oysters the best Ive had in my life. (Florida born an culinary chef.) The peel & eat shrimp so plump and served ice cold I have craved them since I had them. The service was above and beyond. The atmosphere encouraged private chatter but also conversation with next table easily. Friendly and cheerful and above all excellent food served with smiles, suggestions, and ease. I will never visit Charleston again without making sure to dine here. (Do not eat the soup. I actually sent it back to the kitchen. Never have I had to do that. ) Highly recommend again and again for everything else.“

“Dinner was very good & everyone was so very nice. Had reservations & they seated us at 5. It was Mothers Day& graduation week so they were really busy BUT no one made us feel rushed. We will definitely come back..“

“Fabulous. And if you're impatient, the sro.. best service in the house!“

“My date was sick and couldn't keep our brunch date. Since it was a new decade birthday for me, I went alone and had a wonderful time!! I sat in a bar booth and had fun interacting with the very interesting, knowledgeable server, who also was an adventurous cook at home. I sampled new things and compared dishes with other diners as they were leaving. It is my new favorite restaurant in Charleston! The interior is pretty, cheerful and bright. The oyster / bone marrow was elegant. So many good dishes. Their sister restaurant, The James, is also wonderful! It's not as upscale, but delicious, non-the-less! Somebody is doing something right!!“

“Some gal pals and I went here the other month and from start to finish it was an absolute delight. As a seasoned veteran of sampling culinary delights I have got to admit it was one of the best meals and experiences of my days. Absolutely no notes.“

“Great place to stop and have a drink or two with great seafood!“

“We had a fantastic meal at Tempest last night! The wedge salad was prepared differently than the typical wedge and it was delicious! We had pasta both bolognese and cacio e Pepe and both were fabulous! Our daughter had steak frite which was prepared perfectly and was tender and flavorful. Dessert and cocktails were also delicious. Out server was wonderful and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I loved that it was not loud so we could hear each other. This was our first time there and we're already planning to return with friends soon!“

“Leon's is literally in my dreams! My boyfriend and I went there for the first time three years ago. It blew our minds! Affordable, delicious food, and such a fun atmosphere. We returned a couple of times on the same trip. We live in NJ... and set up a trip last year JUST to go to Leons. I am actually scared to post a review because I selfishly want to keep it a secret for my boyfriend and I. Man, if you like chicken and oysters... you cannot go wrong. Damn, now I need to set up another trip. :)“

“Seriously amazing food! And the owners are top notch. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!“

“Our server was great (Jayden!) and Kory was wonderful too! Quick service, great food, and servers that went out of their way! Five stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Kyle Angela &Doyle and Max great hospitality food and service 10/10 ❤️“

“It is the best! I am a southern woman born and raised in Charleston! It is locally owned too!“

“Some of the best food ever! If in Charleston, it is a must. Love the Charleston Carb House!“

“Fantastic atmosphere. Saturday brunch with Beth, server as pleasant as con be. Highly recommend Shrimp and grits with Bloody Mary. A must when visiting Savannah.“

“I ate the best crab cakes ever at Bowens Island and when I was very young I remember May making you feel like you were in her house eating at her table as she was so sweet and caring as she made sure!“

“The service was impeccable! Suzanne and I had one of the best experiences during our weekend in Charleston. Suzanne loved her Shrimp and Grits, and I opted for a Ribeye Sandwich. I'm glad I did as it was perfect. Suzanne's birthday brunch was enhanced by the live Gospel music lofting through the building. I could go on and on about our brunch it was that much of an experience.“

“Not the friendliest experience but the food was worth the wait and fairly priced. Delicious!“

“Sandwiches are fresh and portions are huge! We will be back!“

“Had the best dinner there last night - service was outstanding!“

“We stopped in since we drove past so many times before. Wow it was just wow it as just wonderful! The key lime pie was home made and melted in your mouth. The shrimp and grits were buttery and creamy and the seasoning was delicious. My visit was fantastic and I will come again to try the crabcakes next“

“Colin was an amazing hostess with the mostest!!!! We came as a group and he made sure to take care of every one of us!! He's so personal and funny!!! We really and truly enjoyed having him as our waiter!! He made us feel so welcomed!!! Even after the tab was paid and we stayed a little while longer he still came and checked on us and even converse with a few of us. He was truly a delight!!! Thank you Colin for your amazing service!! Don't ever let anyone dim you light!! ❤️❤️“

“Best restaurant in Charleston! It really is a must!“

“Buckets are amazing loved the atmosphere“

“We have dined at Easterby’s for as long as I remember. They never disappoint. The food is the best in town, reasonably priced, the service is impeccable, and it’s a family friendly restaurant. Chuck is the most amazing guy! He is good at what he does, he pays attention , never an empty drink, always keeps up with the customers tables, and is always smiling. Out of the 20 years I’ve been dining there, 15 of those have always been with him . The staff is just so welcoming, it’s definitely a laid back atmosphere. I highly encourage everyone to go hang out and get some good food with some of the best people in town!!“

“Food was amazing! Had the crab cake stuffed grouper. Hush puppies were awesome. Clifton our waiter was the best!“

“I have mixed feelings. Our first visit was over a decade ago and it was wonderful. Our anniversary was yesterday and it was an ok experience. We sat in the courtyard AB’s was placed under the above heater. We started smelling gas and the heat never reached the table area. So we were freezing. The appetizers were wonderful. The couple got seated next to us ten minutes after us and received their food first. Was told about different and best food options and a dessert menu. We were not given either. Bbq in the shrimp and grits was over powering any other flavor. Husband got fish and grits and it was excellent. Not a 0 but I’m in no hurry to go back or recommend to anyone else. Ruined my anniversary to be honest….“

“Had brunch today. Food was good. The chicken and waffle was really tasty.“

“Some of the best food ever! If in Charleston, it is a must. Love the Charleston Carb House!“

“Good southern seafood casual atmosphere and super fast.“

“The food was excellentellent and the atmosphere was great. Was a great dining experience for our mother-daughter trip to Charleston“

“So many things were Great ! Service was outstanding from Haley! Food was wonderful and the music out in Hudson Alley was fantastic! Haven’t had this much fun in a while! Highly recommend you go !“

“We had our Christmas Day meal at Poogan's Porch and it was delicious! The service was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was very good. They did not server their standard menu as it was Christmas. I had the Fritters, Beef Loin, and Banana Pudding. My dining partner had the She Crab Soup, Turkey Platter, and Pecan Pie. She said it was by far the best She Crab she has ever had and the Turkey was moist and delicious (tough to do with all white meat). My fritters were one of the best bites I have ever had. The Bacon Jam really made the dish shine. The beef loin was very classic Christmas and was fantastic. Banana pudding was one of the better I have ever had. We went back on Saturday to get one togo! Looking forward on trying Poogan's Porch again soon. We want to try the brunch menu! This place gets very busy and is in a super cute, but very old house. I would recommend reservations.“

“We had the BLT and Connecticut lobster rolls. It is by far the most amazing rolls we had. im still thinking of the bread. Well worth the money!! Will be back!“

“Excellent food and service.“

“Best seafood ever and I don’t particularly like seafood, but this was exceptional“

“Our bartender Dave was absolutely fantastic. We were visiting Charleston for the weekend for Valentine’s Day and heard through word of mouth how good The Peacock was. We arrived and Dave immediately stood out — warm, funny, & attentive, to the point where we left for dinner and came back for a night cap. The Peacock is lucky to have him.“

“Great place to get out of the hot weather, everything was amazing! The staff went above and beyond! If I’m ever back down in SC I’ll be coming in again“

“Food was excellent! Our server was excellent as well. We will be back!“

“The chips and salsa were amazing. Both the shrimp salad and rice bowl definitely had room for improvement(tiny shrimp). Both of us were pretty disappointed in our dishes, but would be curious to try other things given the salsa and drinks. The beverages were delicious and fresh.“

“We attended Raw Lab for the first time last night, we booked four seats for a company Christmas party and the sad thing is, we will never be able to top last night’s experience for the remainder of Christmas parties in our company’s future.

To describe the night in a word, I would say incredible. The food was delicious, wines paired extremely well, and the service was a blast. You can tell how much Kevin and sandy enjoy getting to do what they do.

Sadly, we will never be able to go back because it is closing, but we will be on the hunt for the next city Kevin opens in and will travel to do it again!

Kevin thank you so much, and I hope your future endeavors outshine what you’ve done in Charleston.“

“Casually stopped in for dinner once last week and was back 3 times the same week. Delicious food, fast service, awesome atmosphere, dog friendly!! Loved everything I have tried so far!“

“Was in town for a day trip, grumpy goat did not disappoint! Food was epic & our server Laura was friendly, fast, and super nice 😊! Defiantly a nice atmosphere to dine at 😀“