Seafood Restaurants

Seafood is the crown jewel of the Charleston dining scene. There are literally hundreds of seafood restaurants in the area to choose from. You will also find that most places to eat, regardless of the cuisine, feature at least a small amount of seafood. She-crab soup, shrimp and grits, and oyster stew are among the most popular choices. Grouper and flounder are usually among the fresh catch that most restaurants offer daily. The hard part is figuring out which of these many restaurants is worth your time and money.

Below are our recommendations for the best seafood in Charleston. Some are elegant and formal, others are very casual. Prices range across the board, but we're sure one or two of these fine establishments is just right for you.

82 Queen
82 Queen St.
(843)723-7591
http://www.82queen.com/

A.W. Shucks
70 State St.
(843)723-1151
http://www.a-w-shucks.com

Charleston Crab House
125-A Wappoo Creek Dr.
(843)762-4507
http://www.charlestoncrabhouse.com

Hank’s Seafood Restaurant
10 Hayne St.
(843)723-3474
http://hanksseafoodrestaurant.com

Hyman’s Seafood Company Restaurant
215 Meeting St.
(843)723-6000
http://www.hymanseafood.com

Boathouse
101 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC
(843)886-8000
http://www.boathouserestaurants.com

Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
106 Haddrell St., Mount Pleasant, SC
(843)854-0042

Anson
12 Anson St.
(843)577-0551
http://www.ansonrestaurant.com

Water's Edge
1407 Shrimp Boat Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC
http://www.waters-edge-restaurant.com

Shem Creek Bar & Grill
508 Mill St., Mount Pleasant, SC
http://www.shemcreekbarandgrill.com

Slightly North of Broad
192 East Bay St.
(843)723-3424
http://www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com/snob/

Fish
442 King St.
(843)722-3474
http://www.fishrestaurant.net