Clifton was entertaining and informative! Great seafood and service. Stopped there for lunch and would go back!

Best fish I have had this year Clifton was amazing one of the best servers I have ever had and they fried my fish skin and it was amazin!!

Excellent food and service! Clifton is the best! The atmosphere is also great!

Hyman's Seafood still feels like a family business, not a tourist machine. That's the whole review, honestly. Five generations on the same Meeting Street block, and the Hymans work the room. You're never just a number. Conversations with the owners are intentional, not the usual "how is everything?" drive-by. Those are the kind of people you want to give your business to. We ordered the Chilean seabass croquettes, the Lowcountry boil, and the NOLA-style shrimp. All of it was excellent. The croquettes were rich and clean, with that signature sauce. The boil was loaded -- shrimp, mussels, sausage, potatoes, corn, crab -- the kind of plate that makes the table go quiet. The star was the NOLA shrimp: a half pound of shrimp in that buttery Creole sauce with toasted bread for sopping. That's the dish I'd come back for first. Expect a wait. Order the shrimp. Talk to the family if they stop by. That's the Hyman's experience. read more

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Ate here 2 weeks ago, during my first visit to this lovely town, and told of this restaurant by two friends, one who grew up here. Arrived for a late lunch and there were several people waiting to dine in. No line to eat at the bar, so in we went. Had the lively Alexis serve us; she was friendly and efficient. This place gets busy!!! Food was outstanding! Delicious Bloody Mary, "best fried oysters " per hubby for his po' boy. Best hush puppies I've had!! The Chilean Seabass croquettes were delicious, flavorful and just outstanding. Still a bit hungry so we ordered some boiled peanuts ( best ever AGAIN!!) and PEI mussels. The ancillary staff was great, too. Loved the variety of info cards on the wall; a great feature!!! Got to meet one of the partners, Victor Hyman. A really nice guy, serving customers, and hustling too This is the type of establishment you want to support--and with the food and leadership that exists here, it's no wonder that it's been a staple in Charleston for decades! read more

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Amazing seafood restaurant in Charleston. A 5 generation restaurant! The food was amazing. We also received complimentary hush puppies and peanuts. There was a short wait despite it raining but they gave us complimentary hush puppies while we wait. The establishment is so cute and friendly. The owner even came to say hi while we were eating and checked up on us to ensure we had a great experience. The table we sat at even had a very cute label. The fod itself was amazing. Everything from the shrimp to the cauli greens was delicious. The crab was very flavorful and the sauce didn't feel too heavy. Amazing meal, at a great price, with amazing service. Definetly lives up to the 50k reviews with 4.9 stars on Google! read more

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Sat at the bar. Got the happy hour prices and chatted with the staff. Learned about the different types of oysters. Ordered the premium, they are smaller and more flavorful. White Sangria tasty. Fried green tomatoes tasty. I feel like I got the true charm of Charleston in one sitting. I understand why Hyman's have been around for generations. read more

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I love a classic and Hyman's is it! Walking in, the memories are everywhere. You can feel the history, good times and laughs over delicious food instantly. The photos, spiral staircase, wood paneling and creaky floors create the perfect backdrop to this infamous family owned restaurant. Famous for fantastic food and incredible service, and a certain charm, you know you'll enjoy quite an experience. The owners and their staff offer a certain hospitality that feels like family. They run a restaurant that feels like home. It's that certain something that is very special. Our large group loved everything we ordered. The corn ribs were adorable and so very tasty. The roasted peanuts are so Charleston. The scallops, sweet potato and more were all so satisfying. I absolutely loved the cole slaw. It was creamy yet light. Everything we tried was delicious and more. I will definitely return the next time I'm in town! read more

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Always a great experience! The wait crazy, but they were giving out hushpuppies on the street level. It was a nice touch. read more

Hyman's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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If you really want to hear about it, I'll tell you. But don't expect me to make it sound like one of those phony travel brochures. ​We went to this place in Charleston called Hyman's. My x-wife, she was and still is incredibly difficult when she wants to & just as her defaultemotioal settingwas set too, and that night she was acting like I'd personally offended her ancestors or something. She insisted we go there because she read it was "legendary." That's the kind of word she used when she wanted to feel & sound important. It's this big, loud, three-story building on Meeting Street that's been around since forever. They've got brass plaques on the tables with names of famous people who ate there, which I think is a crock. I didn't enjoy my fried flounder any more just because some movie star sat in his chair ten years ago. Its been a while since I ate there, I ate there a few times as I lived in Charleston for over a decade. ​The place is always a zoo on the weekends. You're practically sitting in a stranger's lap, and the servers are running around like their hair's on fire, trying to be kinda nice enough, but are running and running some more. They give you these free hushpuppies right when you sit down, which was a great part of the start of the meal. It didn't make me want to jump out a window, it made me wanna stay. ​My wife spent the whole time complaining about the noise, even though she's the one who wanted to go. She ordered the She-Crab soup, which is this real thick, creamy Charleston thing. She said it was "rich," but honestly, it just looked like something you'd use to patch a wall. I had the fried flounder. It was one of those whole fish jobs, head and everything, looking up at you from the plate like it was wondering why the hell you were eating it. I'll admit, the meat was okay, it popped right off the bone, but after ten minutes, you're just sitting there picking at a skeleton, feeling like a goddamn archaeologist. ​ My xwife started going on about some nonsense, and I just sort of tuned her out about the remsinder of the night felt. That moment felt sort of grey and depressing, even with the lights and the noise and all. If you ever go to Hyman's, do yourself a favor, after you get the hushpuppies, eat fast, and for God's sake, don't bring anyone who's in a mood. It'll ruin your appetite, I mean it. read more

Hyman's is a Charleston staple. We make sure to visit anytime we're in the city. I try and swap up my food choices each time we visit and this specific visit did not disappoint. Now let's get into the food!! For starters they gave us a complimentary fried green tomatoes and grits sampler. So good!! The grits were the creamiest! We also had complimentary hush puppies which are always fried to perfection. My husband and I shared the Best of the Best fried seafood platter which consists of fried flounder, calamari, shrimp, oysters, crab cake, and some other fish (which I forgot what it was). Sides were red rice gumbo and collard greens. The collards aren't ya mamas but they are still good and fresh. Gumbo was bomb! It did take the food a while to come out but the waitress gave us a complimentary crab soup and it was so good and creamy! Our waiter was so nice and helpful with the menu too. My husband is kind of picky with food and he enjoyed it all. That should tell you all you need to know about Hyman's lol. read more

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Arthur was a great waiter! Go hungry. Get the croquetas with sea bass. Long lines, but tasty. read more

Wanda took great care of us for Wednesday lunch. They were busy and we were seated after about a 30 min wait. I loved how you were able to pour the sherry into the she crab soup to your liking. It was delish. They also gave me a complimentary appetizer of the fried green tomatoes over cheesy grits... it was yummy! The nola style shrimp was nice and spicy with a generous portion size. I loved the fried okra but couldn't take it with me as I'm staying in a hotel. The coleslaw out of all things was also FABULOUS! I'm not a lover of coleslaw as I'm under 70 years old but this coleslaw came home with me to the hotel!! The owner also made his presence touching tables which was very nice. I would definitely return and without a doubt recommend! read more

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We came here with friends and after the experience I can say the environment was very unique to its own extent. The staff were friendly, including our server, Kelly D, and the owner who stopped by to check us on first timers. Our server complimented us with Fried Green Tomatoes topped on their speciality well-known grits (which were delicious). My husband and I split the Pick 3 Dinner Platter which came with Fried Shrimp, Fried Grouper, Fried Oysters, coleslaw (which was very good/ vinegar based) and 2 sweet potatoes! The restaurant is fair priced and clean. We will be returning on our next Charleston visit. read more

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Hyman's Seafood was a great experience from start to finish. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and we loved the complimentary coleslaw and free dessert, a thoughtful touch that made our visit even more enjoyable. On a busy day, the estimated wait was 30-45 minutes, but we chose to sit at the bar and were pleasantly surprised when our table was ready in about 25 minutes. The manager even stopped by to check on us, which showed they truly care about their guests. As someone who works in the hospitality industry, I know that excellent customer service starts with great training. Hyman's has clearly invested in its team, and it shows. Friendly, attentive staff and genuine customer care will always set a business apart. Great food brings people in, but exceptional customer care keeps them coming back. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Food was so good we actually went twice on our trip! While you wait they bring around hushpuppies so you don't starve and then once seated you can scan the QR code on the menu to follow them on insta or fb for free hushpuppies for the table. These are the best hushpuppies I've ever had too! The seafood was fantastic and very reasonably priced for how much you get! The inside is very fun with all the photos of everyone who had eaten there too! I had shrimp scampi the first night and the Carolina delight the second. Both were delicious! The Carolina delight was amazing but way too much food for me, I could've shared. read more

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I walked past and saw there was a line... not often am I a solo diner, and they said there's no wait if I'm okay sitting at the bar! I ordered the fried shrimp po boy to-go! The bartender was really hustling, shoutout to her. She took multiple orders right after making several drinks in a row, went to check on different food, while another customer was asking for the bill. The bar counter shift is not for the weak!! My order was done quick too; I'd say say I got my order within 7 minutes from the time I ordered!! It comes with a TON of fried shrimp, so portions are generous. It's a choose your own adventure when it comes to sauce - I really liked the tartare sauce personally. I also really liked their small side of coleslaw. read more

Hyman's Seafood - fried shrimp po boy - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This was honestly one of the best places I have ever been to. It is seriously a place wish Yelp would let me rate it more than 5 stars. We are from out of town and saw this place and went here. There was a bunch of people sitting outdoors like us waiting for a good bit before any times to be able to come in since it's packed. As soon as we went in the vibe was cool to see and then our waiter was seriously one of the top of the top throughout the whole country. He was actually more than perfect about everything and we were all amazed at him and were all amazing at how the taste of the food was. One of the owners even walked up and spoke to us too and he was seriously wonderful too. I do promise that if you are near this area ever that you should go here and even though when you walk up and they say it may be a long time before you can be seated, still just wait to do so because it is worth it for sure. read more

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If you're visiting Hyman's Seafood, be ready for true Southern charm from the moment you walk in. It's family-owned, and Victor, the owner, personally greeted everyone as soon as we were seated, which made the experience feel extra warm and welcoming. They start you off with complimentary boiled peanuts--perfectly salted and cooked for hours until tender and full of flavor. The hush puppies were just as delicious, also complimentary, and even handed out to customers waiting in line outside, which was such a nice touch. I wasn't very hungry but still wanted to try some Southern comfort food, so I ordered the fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits. The grits were creamy and absolutely delicious, and the fried green tomatoes were crispy and full of flavor. My sister had the clam chowder and crab legs, and both were amazing--fresh, well-prepared, and packed with flavor. For dessert, we shared the key lime pie. It was smooth, perfectly balanced, and not overly tart. Great food, generous portions, and genuine hospitality--definitely a spot worth visiting in Charleston. read more

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Came here for dinner our last night in Charleston and enjoyed our meal. This restaurant has a long history and has been owned by multiple generations of the Hyman family and this place exudes southern hospitality. Our server Gordon treated us well and had quite the sense of humor we enjoyed! We ordered the Seabass and Salmon Croquettes along with the Sablefish with BQQ Brussels sprouts , with key lime pie for dessert and really enjoyed our meal! If you are walking by and they are offering free hushpuppies be sure to grab one and come in for a meal! read more

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When my wife and I first arrived in Charleston, our Uber driver gave us some advice. He told us to skip the Italian restaurants, but make sure we eat plenty of seafood! I'm not sure about the Italian places, but seafood restaurants here are awesome and Hyman's is at the top of the list. There's always a line outside here and on a Saturday night, we waited about 45 minutes for a table (no reservations here). They first give you samples of the hush puppies when you're waiting and they're delicious! Once you're seated, they serve you a plate of boiled peanuts, this is the first time I've had this. When you get around to the menu, there are so many choices! We started off with the Carolina Delight which our server said they're known for. These shrimp and grits were fried up into delicious cakes, truly unique! Next I had a bowl of the She Crab soup. This may have been one of the best soups I've ever had! As an entree, I had the Southern Croquettes made with Chilean Sea Bass and my wife had Shrimp Scampi. So much food, you won't walk out hungry! There are pictures of celebrities everywhere here and plaques on the tables of where they are. I sat in the same spot as Rick Pitino. I hope that means good luck for St. John's in the tournament! read more

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Hyman's was a fantastic dining experience. From the food, to the service, to the bathrooms and conversation cards at the table; everything was wonderful. Eli, the owner came to our table 2 times to check in and explain the dishes. Wanda was very welcoming and kind. I ordered the seafood boil & it was unlike any I've had before! The cajun cream sauce was rich, unique, and delicious! Would definitely recommend giving Hyman's your business if you're in the area! read more

Hyman's Seafood - Low country Boil - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I fell in love with this place and it's staff. The service here was absolutely amazing, we sat at the bar and both server and bartender were soooooooo cool. The food was good. You have to try the glazed brussels sprouts- -they were amazing. I was really surprised that I significant other enjoy the crabcakes at this place, being from Baltimore and never likes anyone else's crab cakes.-lol The drinks were also good, I tried their version of cajun seasoning around the rim of my margarita, it was good. I would definitely recommend this place if you're visiting Charleston. read more

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Food was outstanding. If you're looking for a great classic fried fish place. This is it. Service was phenomenal. It's a family run business and the owner came up and introduced himself and walked us through everything. His son made sure we were happy with everything midway through the meal. It's a fun location and ambiance represents that. Quality and quantity of food was wonderful. Waiter was super chill read more

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Hymans is a happening place packed with a ton of people waiting to get in. The staff was very nice and accomodating. There is an extensive menu of fish and all types of food including kosher food. Our salmon dishes which were offered in a variety of sauces to pick from. The portions were nice sized. Upon leaving the restaurant you go through a general store where you can merchandise detailing the restaurant. The prices were very reasonable for our dishes considering how expensive food is in Charleston. read more

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Took my mom to Charleston for the first time, and she said she wanted to try Hyman's seafood. We had such a great time. Everyone who worked there customer service the crap out of us the entire time! Clifton was an excellent server and took great care of us. They loaded us up with appetizers and they were all delicious. The hush puppies were phenomenal. The fried green tomatoes and grits were so savory. Our meal was great, but honestly, the appetizers came out a little more hot and tasted a little bit better than the food, not to say the food was bad for the meal, but the appetizers hit for us more than our main courses did. We had such a good time and the staff really took care of us and it was a great old feel in the building. We even saw that Lynyrd Skynyrd and Paula Dean had eaten at the same table we had. read more

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Sometimes the tourist hotspot gets it very right. I thought Hyman's, from the food to the decor to the general store that they very ingeniously make you walk through after your meal to the "conversation starter" cards on your table, was a total hoot. One thing's for sure, you won't be bored during your meal here. For starters, the menu is basically a novel, with multiple variations of seafood. We were having an early dinner so I showed some serious self-restraint by getting a cup of the Charleston classic, the she crab soup, and a side of cole slaw. For my first time trying it, the she crab soup was ... interesting. Adding sherry definitely elevated the flavor. It was thick and chock full of crab meat but something was missing, maybe some acid or heat. I preferred my friend's New England-style chowder. Our waitress was actually the best part of our meal. Warm and funny, she started off with pointing out the literal array of sauces on the table (including a magic sauce that I put on everything), giving us a free plate of their boiled peanuts and hush puppies, and also giving us a complimentary appetizer of their fried green tomatoes and creamy grits (the Wadmalaw Delight). Though I think you can get either or both of those dishes by scanning a QR code. Still, we appreciated the kind gesture - loved trying a small bit of everything. The portion sizes are enormous. Come hungry or I recommend sharing one of the plates. And take a look at the convo cards, they're hilarious. read more

Hyman's Seafood - She crab soup and Cole slaw - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

It was our first time here and it was really a great experience. 2 of us had the fried flounder which was a huge fish. Nicely seasoned and fried to perfection. The server was attentive and pleasant to de add l with. The restaurant was family friendly, but a little tight inside. Overall a wonderful experience. read more

Overall, this is a decent seafood restaurant with a great atmosphere and excellent service. The owners even stopped by our table to ask for feedback, which was a nice touch and showed they genuinely care about their customers. The standout item was definitely the Boom Boom Shrimp--absolutely delicious and something I would come back for again. The hush puppies were also amazing and among the best parts of the meal. On the downside, the Shrimp and Grits were just okay. In a city known for great Shrimp and Grits, this version didn't stand out and wasn't among the best I've had in Charleston. The Bloody Mary was also disappointing. If it weren't for the Shrimp and Grits and Bloody Mary, I would easily give this place 5 stars. The atmosphere, service, Boom Boom Shrimp, and hush puppies were all excellent. Overall, it's worth a visit for seafood. read more

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Simple but good is what the table next to me described it and that description was spot on. They don't take reservations so we had about a 15 minute wait, while outside we were offered a hush puppy that was one of the best hush puppies I've had in my life it was hot, crispy and perfect. However, inside they served them instead of bread and they were cold and just okay. I got the she-crab soup, New Orleans shrimp and shrimp & grits. Everything could've used a little more seasoning for my taste. The bread that came with the New Orleans shrimp was unfortunately cold. The service was excellent, one of the owners came around to make sure everything was going well and was very personable. The food I'd give 3 stars but how great the service was made it 4 stars. read more

Hyman's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We had a wonderful experience this evening at Hymans. The food was amazing. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass croquettes, they were absolutely wonderful. Our server had us try their outstanding hush puppies and fried green tomatoes and grits, we sent the plate back clean. The fried green tomatoes were crisp and the grits were creamy. The service was excellent. One of the owners, Tobias even stopped by our table to sure we were well and enjoying our dinner. The ambiance was cozy, we felt like we were dining with family in this classic fifth generation restaurant, with an extensive menu from seafood to po boys, to pasta, and so much more. I definitely look forward to returning, there's a few other items on the menu that I need to try. Dinner was a treat! read more

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Hymans has a special place in my heart. I've been coming here since I was a kid and although it is a tourist destination, it has good local food. I come specifically for the shrimp, Hushpuppies, and sweet tea. The service has always been wonderful. Last time, I had Kimberly. She was kind and attentive, kept my space clean, and provided prompt service. No photo this time, but the plating is always professional. Of course I'll be back and I recommend you give it a try. Thanks Hymans! read more

Fantastic experience. Great service, food was amazing, and cool spot overall. One of our favorite spots in all of Charleston.

We stopped in just for a quick drink on our way to a carriage ride. We asked about the food and was told it was very delicious. There was someone outside, giving out hush puppies and let me tell you, if we weren't gonna stop in we would after I tasted those pups. They had me at hush puppies. This is a very casual, what you would expect wooden bar with a family/regular feel. Well, I cannot review their food other than those wonderful pups, I would definitely recommend wedding your whistle at this place read more

Hyman's Seafood - Hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Food and service were fantastic. Wait staff very helpful with ordering, shrimp extravaganza was great, owners stopped and chatted us up. Great experience and reasonably priced. read more

Hyman's Seafood - Shrimp extravaganza - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This Southern California girl says, "Hell Yes," you have to eat here . Service was pleasant, warm, welcoming and oh them hush puppies, sweet Jesus!!! I ordered NOLA style shrimp with mashed potatoes and hubby ordered fried seafood platter with crab, lobster and shrimp Mac n cheese! Yummmmmmmy!!! One more thing the boiled peanuts brought back my childhood memories and I was feeling all fuzzy inside read more

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It is always hard to rate a place that so many people love or have rated highly. Does the high rating affect my opinion and experience before I even go in? Hyman's is a place that has been reviewed by so many people who apparently think it is perfection. So of course, I go in with high hopes. I wanted to avoid waiting, so I sat at the bar. A female bartender cleaned off the counter and gave me a menu. I will just say, that this particular lady seemed a little too busy to pay attention to some of the patrons. She wasn't very friendly and ignored us for a good part of the time. Luckily there was another lady working in our area who was easier to flag down and seemed much nicer and attentive. When I placed my order, I showed waitress 1 that I had followed them on IG, so that was supposed to get me a complementary order of boiled peanuts and hush puppies. She acknowledged this, but never brought the items. The menu also said if no staff recommended you the Carolina Delight appetizer, a manager would give it to you for free. No one offered, but I didn't want to bring it up to a manager. Probably that offer should be taken off the menu if it's not actually part of the process. I ended up ordering the Carolina Delight, and the grits cakes and sauce were very tasty. The shrimp was pretty good, but the texture was a bit off. (I later found out that despite being on the coast, this restaurant uses frozen seafood.) Overall, I enjoyed the dish though. The last thing I want to point out, and maybe this is common, but I don't commonly sit at the bar. More than one of the waitstaff from the restaurant would come to the bar to pick up drinks for their table and use their bare hands to fish out the garnishes for the drinks. They didn't wash their hands, just dipped in, grabbed a cherry or orange, and dropped it directly into the drink. Is this common? I would think using tongs would be more appropriate. So, I will round up from 3.5 stars and give this restaurant a 4, mostly due to the service missteps. It won't slow down their traffic at all, but maybe next time the service will be a bit better. read more

Hyman's Seafood - Carolina Delight (shrimp and grits) - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Above and beyond my expectations! The Low Country Boil is worth every penny!! Service is phenomenal!! read more

Hyman's Seafood - Low Country Boil - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The Service, food, and entire meal was incredible. From hearing the family's story to taking a selfie with th current get running the business it was a fantastic time, one that we will definitely take part in again when back in Charleston. Ordered: She Crab Soup - Best in the state Oysters - Amazing per normal for SC Lobster tails - Fresh and tasty read more

Hyman's Seafood - Such a great time chatting it up! - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

If you come to Charleston and don't come to Hyman's you're missing out on a fantastic experience. Been here a couple of times and it gets better every time. The food is amazing and the staff are the nicest people you'll meet. Someone from the Hyman family will stop by to check and make sure everything is good. They keep bringing you complimentary things to taste all of them great save some room for dinner or you'll be sorry. Our waiter jimmy was the best right on top of everything the whole time read more