Quick Summary: Virtually every seaside town has an abundance of seafood restaurants. Charleston, SC is no exception. Travelers come here to experience some of the finest fresh seafood in the country, served with a Southern, Lowcountry flair. Many of these Charleston restaurants not only offer delicious seafood but are also an experience unto themselves with unique and interesting locations and atmospheres.


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1. Hank’s Seafood Restaurant, Downtown ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hank’s Seafood Restaurant, Downtown | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
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2. Magnolias, French Quarter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Magnolias, French Quarter | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
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3. 167 Raw, Downtown

167 Raw, Downtown | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
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4. Bowen's Island Restaurant, James Island

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Bowen's Island Restaurant, James Island | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
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5. Charleston Grill

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Charleston Grill | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
© Charleston Grill

6. Coast Bar & Grill, Upper King

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Coast Bar & Grill, Upper King | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
© Coast Bar & Grill

7. Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar, Downtown

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Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar, Downtown | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
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8. Fleet Landing, Downtown

Fleet Landing, Downtown | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
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9. Leon's Oyster Shop, North Downtown

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Leon's Oyster Shop, North Downtown | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
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10. Pearlz Oyster Bar, Downtown

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Pearlz Oyster Bar, Downtown | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
© Pearlz Oyster Bar

11. Peninsula Grill

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Peninsula Grill | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
© Peninsula Grill

12. The Darling Oyster Bar, Upper King

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The Darling Oyster Bar, Upper King | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
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13. The Ordinary, Upper King

The Ordinary, Upper King | Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina
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