I thought I was going to miss my very favorite seafood this season. I don't care what restaurant I…read morevisited or called ahead, they were always out of the prize of the ocean. Soft shell crab! Mother's Day really was my day. Marianne was our very nice server and when she said the special of the day, I was crazy excited. Boy did they live up to expectations. Quite large ( and you got 2 shockingly) with the crispiest and very flavorful crust, then to bite into huge chunks of perfectly cooked crab. Heaven! The dish also came with mashed potatoes and perfectly cooked asparagus with a lovely sauce on the bottom of the plate.,I am critical of every asparagus I've had in a restaurant. Not these. I also had their famous crab cakes with buerre blanc sauce. I held myself back from licking that plate! What a Mama's day I had!!!

The service was stupendous! I ordered fried calamari and it was out of this world! The break and…read morebutter was good, butter was very sweet. The crab cake was alright (small) and the lobster was a bit too tender for my liking, but it was very flavorful. The key lime pie was yummy! It was overpriced in my opinion, but certainly a nice spot in Charleston.

Server was very nice and friendly. We ate outside and it was great to be right on the water! There…read morewere six of us, but the food came super fast. I ordered the Charleston Shrimp and Grits and it was incredible! Would definitely recommend eating here if you have the chance!

Decided to take the walk and visit this restaurant. Nice location in Charleston next to the famous…read morepineapple fountain. We a bit of a wait but not too long. We decide to get a few things on the menu that people recommended. We tried the mussels which were plenty and great flavor. We would do the different next time. We would shuck all the mussels and then place the broth and the meat on the side of pasta and it would be a full meal. We tried the crab cakes bruschetta, the fried green tomato stack, the gumbo and the calamari. We always have to try the Caesar salad and it was very tasty. We sat outside on the patio and watched a sailing regatta go by. Nice place. Will be back again

Amazing! Drinks were delicious and strong. Perfect place to wait out a storm. Staff was nice and…read moreknowledgeable

This was my husband and Is last night in Charleston and this dining experience was easily the most…read moredisappointing. Pros - We were sat inside instantly upon arriving and they have a pretty good happy hour from 4-7 with oysters and variety of appetizer and drink specials. The oysters both raw, and char boiled tasted amazing. We were automatically off to a good start, our server was nice too. Cons - Their special risotto was one of the most disgusting dishes I've had this entire visit. The rice was crunchy in some spots, and extremely overcooked in others. On top of that the fish it included was under seasoned, overcooked, and extremely dry. I've made better risotto at home, for restaurant grade this was beyond horrible. Our server didn't check on us until I had struggled to eat whatever parts of my dish didn't taste completely horrible (there were very few.) I would recommend coming here for the happy hour. They have plenty of bar, indoor, and outdoor seating. Avoid the specials.

Where to begin. The moment we walked in the staff was very friendly and polite. We were seated…read moreprior to our reservation time (which never happens). We were taken to our table where we met James J. Absolute class act of a server. Our drinks were never empty and this is all while the place was packed! This also never happens. The food is so amazing. Nothing we ordered was a let down. For as busy as they were the quality of food was exceptional! Could not recommend more. It is a new must when we come to Charleston. Yes the price was on the high side but well worth it. I loved the way they made you feel like you were sitting at grandmas house having family dinner. Definitely worth it.

Our server Tori was very accommodating and helped us decide which boil would be the best bang for…read moreour buck! She made my birthday dinner very special!

Sometimes your dinner is so good you have literally nothing to say. The picture says it all…read more The bartenders were awesome, the place was hopping, and the wine list was outstanding. So many amazing restaurants in this city and this is surely one of them.

Very tasty with charming service. The place has very warm, friendly atmosphere and charm. Our…read moreserver, Molly, was super knowledgeable and attentive. I asked for an NA drink/mocktail and she asked for the flavor notes I'd like to capture: herbal, citrusy, light sweetness, high on sour, and maybe something fizzy. The bartender came up with something that totally fit the bill and was basically one of a kind. We shared oysters and shrimp cocktail for the table. I had the diver scallops and some grits. Both were amazing. The scallops were tender and sweet, the grits were thickly and creamy--I can only imagine the butter content lol. Really great meal to share with friends!

In May we went to Matador in Charleston, SC…read more We as a family love Happy Hours and we try and find different places to go and experience. This restaurant was not disappointing at all. They had a nice selection of drinks and food to choose from. Our server was very nice and she always came back to check on us. The atmosphere was cool. Nice restaurant with a nice bar area. The food was very good. Different but very tasty. The drinks were also very good.

Walking by, the atmosphere caught my attention. It's inviting. I got the steak and mango tacos and…read morejust like other reviews, I must say these were very good. Great flavor and cooked perfectly. Liked the service too. I'd come again.

We couldn't decide on which South Carolina oysters to try, so our server set us up with a mix of…read moreall four. We enjoyed getting to try them all and the variety of flavors. For my meal I had the boulliabaise, which was spectacular. I couldn't have asked for anything better. Fish, shrimp, and mussels in a delicious tomato broth.

We came here for a friend's birthday. Things you should…read moreknow: I. SERVICE Service was timely with our reservation and good about taking orders and bringing out food; however, they don't acknowledge special occasions, I learned. There's not point in adding it to the reservation. II. QUALITY Highly recommend the raw oysters! The texture reveals how fresh they truly are. The atmosphere is wonderful but it felt like there was barely any air conditioning or even air circulation within the restaurant. The company I was with kept complaining the entire visit; I tend to run on the cold side of body temperature and even I was sweating at the booth table by the door. III. CAPACITY Amens is in a very busy area so if you plan on coming on the weekend, 100% make a reservation.

My boyfriend and I went for happy hour and were so pleasantly surprised. I've been trying to avoid…read moretourist traps and we finally found an amazing spot with great food and wonderful pricing. First we were told to grab a seat anywhere so we sat at the oyster shucking station. The man shucking oysters (forgot his name, sorry!) was super kind and very knowledgeable and got our oysters ready in no time. I ordered 6 raw oysters and my bf got 6 oysters steamed. Due to a small mixup in the kitchen, my bf's steamed oysters came out a bit late, however they were delicious according to him. My raw ones were fresh and sooooo yummy. It was also happy hour so each oyster was only $1.50. Best price in the area!!! We grabbed some other happy hour menu items: hushpuppies, peel and eat steamed shrimp, steamed clams, and we ordered a side snow crab cluster not on happy hour. Everything was DELICIOUS. We walked out of there feeling good about the money we spent and we now have a place to go to every time we are in town. The ONLY downside was our waiter. He's lucky I forgot his name because he was awful and had the personality of a doorknob. I almost wanted to speak to the manager about him because he brought the vibe down. Horrible customer service, doesn't know how to be professional, and even when I waved goodbye saying thank you with a huge smile he just stared at me and didn't say anything. He needs a talking to because it's not that hard to be kind to others or have a little personality, especially in the hospitality industry.

Honestly, I had pretty low expectations coming in here anyways, since it is in probably the most…read moretouristy area. Overall I had a pleasant experience, which may not be reflected in the amount of stars I'm giving them. If I could do a 3.5 I would. The food was the highlight of my experience. We got the pimento cheese balls to start, which were absolutely delicious. Then I got the shrimp mac and cheese, which was also pretty good. Nothing to write home about. My drink was pretty bad, which I partially blame myself for just for ordering poorly. It tasted like tequila and red dye 40 in a martini glass. It was also lukewarm when I got it. If I'm paying around $15 for a drink, it needs to be good. As you can kinda tell by the picture, the lights in the restaurant were ON. Which isn't really a problem, but it doesn't really make for a cool ambiance.