She-crab soup
Rich crab roe soup — classic opener in historic dining rooms.
Best seafood restaurants in Charleston
194 restaurants in Charleston
Start here
Three places to start in Charleston
Three rooms we would send a first-time visitor to — complete profiles, strong ratings, and a clear seafood focus.
More places worth knowing
Worth knowing in Charleston
A short second list for when the first three are booked, too far, or not the mood.
Editor's pick
Charleston Crab House
4.5★ · 5,352
Editor's pick
King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar
4.6★ · 4,296
Editor's pick
LoLA
4.7★ · 3,367
Editor's pick
Hank's Seafood Restaurant
4.7★ · 3,366
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167 Raw Oyster Bar
4.7★ · 3,239
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High Cotton Charleston Restaurant
4.7★ · 2,985
Editor's pick
Grace & Grit
4.7★ · 2,458
Editor's pick
California Dreaming
4.1★ · 7,661
Top-rated picks
Top-rated picks in Charleston
Highly rated seafood restaurants in Charleston, chosen on ratings, reviews and complete profiles.
Dining tipsAbout CharlestonThis Charleston guide compares 194 seafood restaurants with photos, hours, and contact details.Read the full guide
This Charleston guide compares 194 seafood restaurants with photos, hours, and contact details.
Beyond classic fish and seafood, listings here cover styles such as southern, lowcountry, american, oyster bar.
Price levels are shown on individual profiles for 172 of these venues, helping you separate casual spots from special-occasion dining.
Strong picks right now include Poke Sis, CudaCo. Deckhouse, Reds. Open a profile for hours, photos, and booking links.
What to order
Lowcountry seafood
She-crab soup, fried oysters, and shrimp and grits — Charleston mixes Gullah tradition with harbour polish.
Lowcountry boil
Shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes — communal tables near the water.
Fried oysters & hushpuppies
Crisp coastal fry — order where the shucker is busy.
Shrimp & grits
Breakfast-to-dinner staple — seek tasso or andouille versions.
Local species & catches
ShrimpOystersBlue crabFlounderRedfish
Map of seafood restaurants in Charleston
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FAQ — Charleston
What are the best seafood restaurants in Charleston?+
Charleston currently lists 194 seafood and fish restaurants on FishRestaurants.com, sorted by rating and review volume where available.
Where can I find fish restaurants near me in Charleston?+
Use the map section and restaurant list on this page to compare locations across Charleston, then open individual profiles for address and hours.
What are the best grilled fish restaurants in Charleston?+
See the grilled fish category block for venues tagged with grilled fish and classic seafood grill styles.
Which seafood restaurants in Charleston are good for families?+
Compare ratings, price range, and opening hours on individual restaurant pages to find family-friendly options in Charleston, United States.
Are there seafood restaurants near popular areas in Charleston?+
The map and neighbourhood section on this page shows how listed restaurants are distributed across Charleston.