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The Best Seafood Restaurants in Charleston

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Founded in 1670, Charleston offers a charming, historically rich Southern city, often touted as the Number One Small City in America. Charleston provides the perfect location for any kind of vacation, whether that means taking a tour of the historic mansions, visiting the pristine beaches of Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, and Folly Beach or checking out the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Charleston also represents one of the best foodie cities in the USA and has a bevy of trendy restaurants. But where are the smartest, savviest diners going to get the best fresh fish in town? Welcome to the Tastemaker Lists. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. Book a table at one of the best seafood in Charleston.

19 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	The Establishment, Burwell's Stone Fire Grill, Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Seafood, Steakhouse…
Neighborhoods:	Downtown Charleston…

The Establishment

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown Charleston

950 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Good for Birthdays

Located in the heart of Downtown Charleston, The Establishment focuses on creating thoughtful seafood dishes with well-sourced ingredients from both sea and field. They work to dev…Read more

95% recommended

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Burwell's Stone Fire Grill

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Downtown Charleston

1,932 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date

Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill, located on North Market Street in Charleston, is unique in that it specializes in both steak and seafood and is equally skilled at both! The restaurant …Read more

94% recommended

Best Service in Charleston

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Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown Charleston

3,080 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion

Located in the historic district of downtown Charleston, Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar helped restore the space and the old corner it stands on. The new renovation stayed true to th…Read more

96% recommended

Seafood in South Carolina

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The Darling Oyster Bar

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown Charleston

1,895 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies

The Darling Oyster Bar. located in the heart of Upper King Street, sits in a 115-year old historic building right downtown. The interior has a mix of the original 1900s reclaimed w…Read more

93% recommended

Seafood in South Carolina

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Parcel 32

$$$$·Contemporary Southern·

Downtown Charleston

459 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies

Parcel 32 is an Upper King Street restaurant and gathering place located in a charming 1837 Charleston home. The building has a storied past and the current owners recently renovat…Read more

91% recommended

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Hank's Seafood Restaurant

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown Charleston

8,596 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Local Ingredients

Hank’s Seafood Restaurant, located in a turn-of-the-century warehouse overlooking the City Market, is a great place to have some of the best seafood in Charleston. The interior of …Read more

100% recommended

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Topsail Restaurant & Bar

$$$$·Seafood·

Mount Pleasant

281 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Romantic

For delicious seafood in an elegant setting, head to Topsail Restaurant and Bar in Mount Pleasant. Centrally located on Coleman Blvd, it is a complete renovation of a historic land…Read more

92% recommended

Outdoor Dining in Charleston

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Grill 225

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Downtown Charleston

825 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

Grill 225, located on East Bay Street in Downtown Charleston, might be the city’s premier steakhouse, but that doesn’t overshadow the fact that they also serve some of the best fis…Read more

86% recommended

Best Ambiance in South Carolina

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Charleston Harbor Fish House - Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina

$$$$·Seafood·

Mount Pleasant

1,701 reviews

Scenic View
Waterfront
Good for a Date

Situated on arguably the best location for a restaurant in town, Charleston Harbor Fish House is one of the Charleston’s premier restaurant experiences. They focus on fresh, local …Read more

87% recommended

Scenic View in South Carolina

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Vincent Chicco's

$$$$·Italian·

Downtown Charleston

875 reviews

Romantic
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Vincent Chicco’s, located in a chic, comfortable space on John Street in Downtown Charleston, is a seafood place with an Italian spin. The unique menu features good old-fashioned I…Read more

82% recommended

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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown Charleston

1,079 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

For fresh and inventive seafood in a chic, trendy setting, head to Rappahannock Oyster Bar in downtown Charleston. The setting is a stunning 19th-century cigar factory on East Bay …Read more

94% recommended

Healthy in South Carolina

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Eleve Restaurant & Rooftop

$$$$·European·

Downtown Charleston

656 reviews

Scenic View
Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion

It’s hard to beat Eleve Restaurant and Rooftop Bar, located on the rooftop of the Grand Bohemian Hotel on Wentworth Street. The setting is urban with a heavy dash of wonderful arti…Read more

Great for Brunch in Charleston

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Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown Charleston

2,876 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Casual

Come to Coast Bar and Grill on John Street in Downtown Charleston for the city’s freshest seafood! This restaurant has a laidback Lowcountry style that is at once casual and elegan…Read more

88% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in Charleston

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Hooked- Charleston

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown Charleston

160 reviews

Good for a Date
Good for Groups
Special Occasion

Hooked, located on Market Street in Downtown Charleston, is the latest creation from the group behind Saltwater Cowboys. They offer classic Low Country seafood favorites with a mod…Read more

89% recommended

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Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown Charleston

5,487 reviews

Scenic View
Great for Outdoor Dining
Waterfront

Fleet Landing is another place to get both gorgeous waterfront dining and some of the best seafood in Charleston. They focus on local and sustainable produce and seafood with a sou…Read more

97% recommended

Scenic View in South Carolina

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Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

$$$$·American·

Mount Pleasant

1,625 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Great for Lunch

Located just over the bridge from Isle of Palms, Crave is a casual elegant restaurant serving American and Low Country cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood. Their superb dining ke…Read more

92% recommended

Great for Brunch in Charleston

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Water's Edge - Charleston

$$$$·Seafood·

Mount Pleasant

2,058 reviews

Scenic View
Waterfront
Special Occasion

Water’s Edge, like the name implies, sits right on the water with stellar views of Shem Creek. The cabana bar outside is a great spot to hit for happy hour, where you can mingle wi…Read more

81% recommended

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Boathouse at Breach Inlet

$$$$·Seafood·

Isle of Palms

3,667 reviews

Scenic View
Waterfront
Great for Outdoor Dining

Boathouse at Breach Inlet sits on the waterfront locals historically known as the launching site of the first U.S. submarine! It’s the perfect setting for a restaurant and offers s…Read more

86% recommended

Seafood in Charleston

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Charleston - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Downtown Charleston

1,047 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

Ruth’s Chris is an iconic American steakhouse with a New Orleans flair. Located on Market Street in Downtown Charleston, this restaurant chain is famous for their custom-aged, USDA…Read more

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