Word on the street
What locals are saying
82 Queen is a long-standing Charleston institution best known for its she-crab soup and courtyard ambiance, and most diners — including many locals — find the experience worthwhile at least once. However, a recurring local gripe is that it skews heavily tourist-facing: prices are steep for portion sizes, some signature dishes (shrimp & grits, jambalaya) are considered merely solid rather than exceptional, and longtime Charleston residents note that competitors like Husk or SNOB now outperform it on pure food quality. Its climb back to the top of TripAdvisor rankings has drawn local skepticism, with regulars questioning whether the ratings reflect tourists more than discerning repeat visitors.
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