Gabrielle

Honestly this is one of my favorite places in Charleston && with the hype and line. The staff are…read morealways the best && I love sitting at the oyster bar and watching the guys chuck all the oysters while we're chatting and sipping champagne. The lobster rolls is delicious, the fires yummy, the seafood exceptional. Everything is fresh and you do not leave hungry. Inside is traditional coastal flare with beautiful tiles and decorations. There is a pay to park right behind the restaurant and usually where we park when coming here. We just love coming here!

Went for lunch one day. Wasn't in the mood for oysters that day (although I must say: others…read morearound me got them and they looked great). Asked the bartender what would be good and he suggested the Creole shrimp. That sounded good and I've learned that you generally can't go wrong going with bartenders' recommendations. Anyway, they came out and they were WAY overcooked. They were like rubber and the seasoning was NOT on point. Honestly, I make Creole / bbq shrimp at home and they're always MUCH better than what I got at The Darling. The service (with the exception of the lousy recommendation) was decent enough. If I ever go back, I'll probably stick with oysters on the half shell. (Sorry no pic. I actually took one that day, but subsequently deleted it because it was so bad.)

Booth seating

Lobster Roll

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Fried seafood platter

Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.2(3.7k reviews)

0.9 mi

Absolutely incredible dinner at Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar! Everything we ordered was fantastic…read more-- the salmon, fish of the day, pimento grits, collard greens, oysters, and pecan pie were all outstanding. One of the highlights of the night was the incredible dessert oysters experience. Lucas came out and lit up the featured peanut butter & jelly and s'mores dessert that was featured on Forbes -- such a fun and memorable touch! Our server Ethan was absolutely amazing -- attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience feel extra special. Great food, beautiful waterfront atmosphere, and exceptional service. We will definitely be back next time we're in Charleston!

Met up with friends for dinner! We had a great server who made great recommendations!…read more The only drawback was that we received it near the door, and there was cold air rushing through the entire time we were there. Other than that... I'd suggest everyone bring a jacket and enjoy...

Oyster bar

Snow crabs

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Pan Seared Scallops

167 Raw Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.7(3.3k reviews)

0.6 mi•King Street

Raw oyster bar came highly recommended and it did not disappoint!…read more Came in during lunch time and not a long wait until we were sat at the bar. For drinks and starters we tried the apple martini, orange crush and a raw sampler with oysters, shrimp and clams. And for $4 each you can add caviar to oysters as well. For mains we shared the lobster roll and the fish/ shrimp tacos. The lobster roll was big and very filling, tacos were fresh and tasty with a nice sweet chili sauce on the shrimp tacos. A great spot and would love to stop by again on my next trip.

First time to Charleston and so glad we made it into town before heading to Kiawah. The area is…read morefull of amazing history and buildings with so many stories to tell. We were greeted by a kind hostess before entering the restaurant. We quickly had a table available and were able to enjoy the fun atmosphere. There's an oyster location map painted on the brick wall helping identify where they come from. We started with three small plates including the oven roasted oysters, crude plate (shrimp and scallops) and the tuna tataki. All were outstanding but the oysters were a table favorite. For a main dish I chose the oyster po boy which was on a toasted roll and some spicy sauce. It was outstanding. The margarita was a perfect addition to the meal. I highly recommend grabbing a slice of Charleston right here at 167 Raw if you are in town.

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Hyman's Seafood

4.0(4k reviews)

0.5 mi•Ansonborough

There was a bit of a wait due to the popularity of this great place. We ended up taking a seat at…read morethe bar where we had a couple drinks and our meal. The food and service were excellent. The portions were are the large size, but it was too good to leave anything on the plate! The shrimp and grits were unique and amazingly good.

Clifton was amazing - recommended please, spot on every time, and very warm and friendly…read more Atmosphere was inviting, and the food was great! 10/10 would come back again

Interior dining upstairs

Nuts and mashed potatoes

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Philly cheesesteak tacos

Pearlz

4.4(1.5k reviews)

0.9 mi•French Quarter

We ate here with our kids and had a great meal. My wife and I both ordered pasta dishes. I had…read morethe seafood pasta and my wife had the shrimp pasta. We both loved our dishes and said we will come back again the next time we are in Charleston to have these dishes. The waitress said the seafood pasta is one of the best dishes they have and she was right! The service was great. The waitress was very engaging and checked on us often. The manager came by, along with other employees/ management. We have eaten at a lot of restaurants in the historic district over the years. This is one of the best.

Positive... The staff was nice. Hostess was attentive and…read moreserver was knowledgeable. Oysters were great and the NE clam chowder was really good - order this!! Other than positive... 1) two of us ordered the Mediterranean shrimp pasta (I think that's what it was called). The shrimp was not cooked through on both of our dishes. Not slightly under - REALLY under. A TAD pink but mostly still gray. the pasta was only slightly warm too - just a lose lose. 2) The she crab soup was NOT good. 3) Grouper po boy. The Positive is that the grouper was decent however it was impossible to eat. Bun piled w/things. Seems like a good problem but not fun to try to eat as a handheld. 4) Music - Dean Martin and so forth being played in the dining room - great. Good vibe. For some reason that stopped and all we could hear was Tool being played loudly in the kitchen. The door to the kitchen was open and what I can only assume were managers were sitting on their computers at a high top right by us (I say that bc they went in and out of the kitchen and one was in chef like clothes). Why they didn't shut it down is beyond me. Overall disappointed.

Crab cakes

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Oysters

Charleston Crab House

4.0(1.3k reviews)

0.7 mi•French Quarter

Stopped in here for dinner after doing a little bar hopping and checking out downtown Charleston…read more After looking over the menu and the recommendations of our server, I settled on the Carolina Platter. The platter consist of steamed snow crab legs, a crab cake, grilled shrimp with collard greens and grits. The seafood on the platter was all correctly prepared and delicious. The collards and grits were good but otherwise unremarkable. The service was outstanding and our server was pleasant, knowledgeable and accommodating. Overall, I would recommend the Charleston Crab House and I would return when visiting the area.

I was originally going to give this 3 stars but after I began writing, 2 stars seems more fitting…read more This place is the poster child of "just OK." The food is somewhat bland (out of 4 of us, one actually liked their meal while the rest of us were underwhelmed). Pros: location, easy to get seated, prices are decent (for DT Charleston) wait staff was good, drinks were good. Cons: primarily the food was bland. The host station was not running at its best either. We had a reservation and they told us they were "working on our table," and we should wait "under the stairs." Apparently "under the stairs" is also where they store napkins and supplies. We looked to our right and saw 3 empty and clean tables. After about 5 minutes of standing under the stairs, they sat us at one of those tables, which had not required any extra "getting ready." Just didn't sit well ( or stand well) with me.

Downstairs seating

Alaskan crab legs

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Carolina Platter

Poogan's Porch

4.1(5.1k reviews)

0.7 mi•French Quarter

I've been searching for the best fried chicken most of my life. I found it at Poogan's Porch!…read more Perfectly seasoned, light, crispy but not greasy. Pimento fritters with bacon jam were amazing! Thank you Ben for the fantastic service! We'll be back every time we're in the area!

Poogan's porch has the best aesthetic, food, and service! I want to give a huge shout out to Eisha!…read moreShe took great care of my daughter and I. Definitely will visit again when back in Charleston!

Hardwood floors and colonial decor

Fried Green Tomatoes

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Barbecue pork slider, and collard greens

The Ordinary

4.3(908 reviews)

0.4 mi•Cannonborough

Had an awesome meal at The Ordinary. It's considered a seafood restaurant, so keep that in mind. I…read moreordered a price fixe menu option, with an app (fish chowder), entree (crab cake), and dessert (chocolate creamy dessert, not pictured). My partner ordered the lobster roll. Everything was fresh and delicious, and very inventive. You can tell from the pics that the decor is absolutely wonderful inside. Our server was very attentive and helpful with the menu. Overall, a very lovely evening, nothing negative to say at all.

Stopped in for a quick bite with a friend. The crispy oyster slider was so good, I just wish it…read morewere bigger! Service was quick and efficient. Love the indoor layout!

View overlooking the restaurant from our table upstairs.

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Dining area

Magnolias

4.4(3.4k reviews)

0.8 mi•French Quarter

First off the food was amazing. We had the fried tomatoes and they were great. My wife and I had…read moreboth specials the Tuna Ahi and the Cajun Mahi Mahi. Both were the best! To top everything off, the waitress Leah, I couldn't say enough of what a great employee she is. I have wrote maybe two reviews in my life but this place deserved a review.

We came here on a Friday night and were overall impressed with this place. We ordered the Mac and…read morecheese bites, the vegetarian plate, and the low country bouillabaisse. Although some dishes are seasonal, these happen to be entrees that are served year-round according to our server Both were quite delicious. The vegetarian plate had a wide variety of veggies -- from mashed potatoes, to wilted spinach, asparagus, green beans, and fried tomato's. There were only two medium pieces of fried tomato so I do wish they put more in the plate but oh well. My partner loved his bouillabaisse and apparently it's the southern rendition of a French dish that is one of their most popular dishes. It has lots of seafood in it. The meal also came with complimentary warm bread, which was nice. The pecan pie was very good, but the crust was kind of hard and there were fewer pecans than I'm used to and more caramel. The ambiance is more formal but people were dressed mostly casual (and chic if I might add). Dim lighting and if you don't want as much noise to carry I would ask for seating in the back because it's noticeably louder in the front. Overall the food is very good and prices are not as expensive for the quality. Our server was great!

O'Keefe on the walls?

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast

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Entrance

Hank's Seafood Restaurant

4.2(1.5k reviews)

0.6 mi•Ansonborough

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!!!

4.5 stars for this elegant and spacious restaurant is in the heart of historic Charleston. It…read moreoffers attentive service and fresh seafood. We started with the shrimp cocktail and crab cakes. My husband and I shared the fried seafood platter for our entree, and it had grouper, flounder, and shrimp. Everything was really good, including the hushpuppies and fries. The desserts are small, so our table ordered three different ones- key lime pie, chocolate peanut parfait, and cheesecake. By far the best one was the chocolate peanut parfait. The dress code here says business casual, but you will see people dressed all sorts of ways. The restaurant and staff present as elegant, so I think most people would feel comfortable if they stuck with business casual attire.