Hyman's Seafood
Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.
Texas-style brisket and hot guts in a big open-air pit yard on the upper peninsula.
Neighborhood coffee shop and gathering spot on James Island's Harbor View Road, with live music and a dog-friendly patio.
Bustling eatery & bar serving up seafood, including raw-bar items, in a grand, classic setting.
Tiny East Bay oyster bar. Boston-fresh fish, cash counter, line out the door.
Southern coastal cuisine is prepared at this bustling, no-frills beach grill with a full bar & deck.
Laid-back Johns Island seafood spot on Maybank Highway, serving local fish and cold drinks to island regulars.
Homey locale in a historic house serving seafood specialties & a raw bar, plus wine & cocktails.
Huge filets of fish ’n’ chips constitute the entire menu at this unassuming British specialist.
Spacious, refined eatery featuring Lowcountry fare cooked using ingredients from nearby farms.
A refined take on traditional Southern cooking, served in a warm, sophisticated environment.
Compact King Street bakery turning out pastries and coffee from a small-format shop with outdoor seating.
Cajun- & Creole-style seafood doled out in hip digs with garage door windows, a full bar & patio.
This bright, casual French bakery carries traditional breads, sandwiches, pastries & salads.
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
House-smoked meats & creative sides served in a funky BBQ spot with outdoor seating, beer & bourbon.
Tiny Cannonborough seafood spot with a daily-changing chalkboard menu. No reservations.
Generous portions of casual Southern-focused home cooking are served all day at this lively eatery.
This 1920s bank now houses an upscale seafood restaurant with high ceilings, large windows & a bar.
Refined American & steakhouse fare offered in elegant, contemporary accommodations.
Tucked into a Mount Pleasant strip, this neighborhood café pours espresso drinks alongside pastries, beer, and wine.
Creatively flavored grits accompany the surf 'n' turf at this area-sourced Southern specialist.
Stylish seafood restaurant offering classic Southern dishes alongside beer, wine & bourbon drinks.
Neighborhood coffee shop in a Johns Island strip mall serving bagels, pastries, and beer and wine alongside the usual espresso drinks.
Stylish Southern coastal fixture with a full bar & wine list uses carefully sourced ingredients.
Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.
Neighborhood bakery-cafe on Savannah Highway slinging scratch pastries and coffee to the West Ashley morning crowd.
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
Down-home restaurant with porch dining, offering daily specials for lunch & dinner, plus happy hour.
Expansive, lively destination for oysters & hearty entrees, with a copper bar for cocktails & wine.
Tennessee whole-hog pit barbecue outfit on Highland Ave, with live music and cold beer to back it up.
New York-style pizza shop on Bees Ferry Road, slinging pies by the slice alongside bagels out of a strip mall.
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
Vegan bakery and coffee cafe on Ashley River Road, built around house-made cookies and plant-based cafe staples.
Quaint bistro with full bar has a seafood-centric menu plus beef, chicken & handmade pasta options.
Housemade pasta & Italian seafood dishes served in a light-filled eatery with a patio & ocean views.
Customizable seafood boils & fried baskets in a roomy space with elaborate nautical decor & TVs.
Stylish spot with vintage appeal for creative seafood dishes, fry baskets & raw oysters.
Greek-owned coffee shop and café in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, pulling espresso alongside Mediterranean plates.
Whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's flagship. Wood-burned pork, white bread, hot sauce.
Cozy, rustic bar/eatery with a country vibe & seafood plates, plus happy hours & outdoor seating.
Colombian-inflected barbecue from pitmaster Hector Gaitan on Ashley River Road, where smoked meats meet South American spice.
Southern seafood staples like crab soup, oysters, and more served in a sleek spot, with a waterfront patio.
Visitors can eat indoors or on the terrace with countryside views at this casual seafood option.
Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
Casual beachside seafood counter on Folly Road serving fried fish and cold beer steps from the shore.
A swanky bar and intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
Compact Mediterranean seafood spot tucked on Fulton Street, drawing steady locals with a focused menu and a well-curated wine list.
Breezy Sullivan's Island cantina serving tacos, coastal seafood, and margaritas a block from the beach.
Nautical-themed Market Street spot serving seafood, brunch, and craft beer with live music in the heart of the tourist corridor.
Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.
Bustling spot for refined seafood dishes, served in clubby, brick-walled environs, with a bar.
Counter-service burger and BBQ joint on St. Andrews Blvd, slinging smash burgers and smoked meats to West Ashley regulars.
Industrial seafood fixture in a former warehouse with a raw bar, craft cocktails & an outdoor patio.
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
Upscale roadside seafood brasserie for oysters, cocktails & market-fresh, imaginative French fare.
Quaint eatery where generous portions of seafood & other casual fare come in a bustling setting.
Elegant destination offering seasonal, locally sourced seafood delicacies & a robust wine list.
Parisian-inspired cafe serving coffee during the day, with wine, tapas, poetry & music at night.
Select dishes are prepared tableside at this formal mainstay with robust wine list & tuxedoed staff.
This restaurant presents French cooking without pretension in a homey, curtain-framed dining room.
Cinderblock seafood shack on a salt marsh. Cluster oysters, fried fish, beer.
Neapolitan pizza and espresso from a dog-friendly roadside café on SC-162 in Hollywood.
Casual seafood and oyster bar on Folly Road, pulling in locals with raw bar staples and cold beer.
North Charleston catering operation specializing in Southern comfort food and barbecue for weddings and private events.
Chinese-run barbecue spot on Carver Avenue in North Charleston, pulling steady locals with smoked meat and a full bar.
Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine & butcher shops, plus dining & games.
Casual seafood counter steps from the Isle of Palms strand, serving fried platters and low country staples with live music on the back deck.
Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.
Sleek, modern eatery at the Vendue Hotel focusing on Lowcountry staples with heritage ingredients.
High-end steakhouse & sushi lounge in an oceanside setting in the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island resort.
Casual restaurant dishing up Southern barbecue classics at a buffet or via a drive-thru.
Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.
Roadside SC-162 pit stop in Hollywood slinging barbecue with beer and wine on the side.
Unpretentious eatery serving up familiar Southern fare such as fried chicken, seafood & BBQ.
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
Crêpes, tartines, quiches & elegant French-style pastries offered in a bright, modern space.
Tucked into a cobblestone alley off John Street, this intimate steakhouse and seafood spot draws regulars with a compact, focused menu.
Unfussy, wood-lined eatery offering Southern seafood specialties & sides plus beer & wine.
Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
Waterfront restaurant with terraces offering seafood specialties amid stylish surroundings.
Unpretentious Coleman Boulevard neighborhood bar slinging burgers, seafood, and cold beer to Mount Pleasant regulars since the 1970s.
Pit-smoked barbecue joint off SC-41 in Mount Pleasant, with beer, wine, and a loyal following of 873 reviewers.
Laid-back, family-run joint offering Southern & American classics, such as burgers, BBQ & seafood.
Bright, modern eatery with coffee, bagels & Wi-Fi by day, cocktails & New American fare by night.
Southern seafood favorites served in a simple setting, with scenic views, a bar & outdoor seating.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
Neighborhood strip-mall Thai and sushi spot on Coleman Boulevard, steady enough to earn loyal Mt. Pleasant regulars over the years.
Neighborhood sushi spot on Wappoo Road serving rolls, hibachi, and all-you-can-eat buffet with beer on tap.
Guests look out on the ocean from the deck & rooftop bar, while dining on island-inspired dishes.
French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.
Bare-bones outfit with creek views draws locals with Lowcountry-style fried seafood; dinner only.
Casual surf-themed seafood spot on Sullivan's Island serving oysters, brunch, and cold beer steps from the beach.
Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.
Sophisticated eatery with wood grill, sleek bar & extensive wine list serves steak, seafood & sushi.
New York-style bagels and coffee on Ashley River Road, with a loyal West Ashley following.
Relaxed eatery tucked in a former warehouse, with outdoor seating & a menu of locally sourced fish.
Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.
Laid-back waterfront fish house on Isle of Palms serving raw bar staples and fried seafood with cold beer and occasional live music.
Casual counter-service spot on Skylark Drive slinging fried seafood and chicken out of a strip mall suite.
Industrial-chic hot spot serving locally sourced, traditional Southern BBQ & stylish cocktails.
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
Tavern serving updated American food in a wood dominated interior or on the riverside terrace.
Hand-rolled bagels and counter coffee on the Isle of Palms, drawing a steady beach-town breakfast crowd.
New York-style bagels and coffee on Coleman Boulevard, covering breakfast and takeout in Mount Pleasant.
Vintage rowboats adorn the ceiling of this Southern restaurant with a diverse local seafood menu.
Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.
Shellfish can be eaten by the bucketful at this relaxed joint serving seafood with a Southern twist.
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
Family-friendly BBQ eatery serving ribs & other Southern dishes in casual, woodsy surrounds.
Low-key outlet for smoked meats & classic sides served in a rustic BBQ spot with beers & cocktails.
Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.
Neighborhood bagel shop on Magwood Drive serving breakfast sandwiches and coffee to West Ashley regulars.
Waterfront bar-and-grill on the Wando River serving fried seafood and cold beer with a dock and occasional live music.
Quaint, cool restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits & hand pies, plus coffee.
Easygoing restaurant offering handcut steaks, Southern-style rib platters & other classic dishes.
Daytime coffee shop and evening cocktail bar from the Peninsula Grill team, tucked into the Market Street corridor.
Neighborhood cafe and market on McCarthy Street in North Charleston, pouring coffee and serving sandwiches alongside beer and wine.
Family-friendly Japanese spot featuring sushi, hibachi cooking tables & a lengthy sake selection.
Casual eatery that offers multiple varieties of bagels to go as well as stacked bagel sandwiches.
Sophisticated operation serving freshly caught fish, with outdoor seating & a casual downstairs bar.
Haute hub at Kiawah Island Golf Resort with Southern BBQ meals, local craft beers & outdoor seating.
Refined eatery at Wild Dunes Resort offering locavore seafood & drinks in a terrace-enhanced space.
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.
Beachside bar and grill on Folly serving fried seafood and cold drinks a block from the water.
Airy top-floor bistro & bar at the Holiday Inn offering American fare & cocktails, plus river views.
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot in Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, with a deck & rooftop bar.