Word on the street
What locals are saying
Leon's is widely regarded as one of Charleston's most beloved repeat-visit spots — a converted garage on King Street that locals return to consistently for char-grilled and fried oysters, exceptional fried chicken, and a genuinely laid-back atmosphere that manages to feel both casual and elevated. It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and has been named best restaurant in the South by Southern Living, and long-term Charleston residents describe it as a dependable go-to rather than a special-occasion splurge. The main friction points locals cite are crowding, waits at peak times, and occasional inconsistency on sides or oyster size — but the consensus is that it's still worth it.
char-grilled oysters & fried chicken standoutscool converted-garage atmosphereMichelin Bib Gourmand recognitionexpect waits at peak timesstrong frozen cocktails & rosé on tapreliable local repeat destination
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