- Go here. Experience the seafood. It's worth it.
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- J CrowleyOctober 23, 2016Not just the best restaurant in Charleston, but one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Blue crab on toast is an excellent starter. Smoked oysters (pictured) are BLOW YOUR MIND DELICIOUS.
- Meredith BlechmanFebruary 6, 2016Insanely good. Redid an old bank building. Get the crab toast, tuna poke, black bass, and acorn squash farroto. I could eat here every night.
- EaterJanuary 8, 2014Mike Lata and Adam Nemirow created an homage to all things from the sea. The duo set out to build the best raw bar around. Go for the oyster sliders and stay for the triple tower. [Eater 18 Member]
- Djaniella D.December 13, 2016come for the oyster happy hour to save some $$! I'd recommend splitting items on the menu & be sure not to skip out on the crab toast. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, delicious food!
- EaterJanuary 3, 2014Mike Lata's James Beard-nominated seafood palace is drawing serious crowds, and anyone who's tasted the uni or Maine lobster ceviche knows why. The triple seafood tower is something of a marvel.
- nathan archambaultMay 1, 2018gold standard for seafood in Charleston. menu of classic “Hot” and “Cold” ; Caribbean fish stew or oysters sliders or smoked oysters with saltines.
- EpicuriousOctober 7, 2014The pickled shrimp have been on the menu since the day the restaurant opened. A Southern staple, the shrimp are one of the more refreshing things you could ask for on a hot summer (or winter's) day. Read more
- The Wall Street JournalJanuary 23, 2015At this spot, chef Mike Lata serves up triggerfish as schnitzel—breaded and pan-fried until golden—with sides of roasted vegetables, a heap of greens and a scrumptious caper-brown butter vinaigrette. Read more
- Marc CohenJune 26, 2017May be the best restaurant in Charleston. The raw selection is amazing, the Moscow oysters are to die for. Had the amberjack patte, fish fry, littlenecks. This place can do no wrong. Insanely good!
- Eric MorrisSeptember 7, 2015Awesome new seafood spot on Upper King. The space is gorgeous - huge and open. Ouster sliders and squid ink grits were fantastic as well as the Lobster Roll (Tuesday only special).
- Alexandra PrevidiMarch 31, 2019Best dinner in CHS, terrific service. Share everything! Get zucchini carpaccio, oyster sliders, steak tartare, snapper crudo, shrimp polenta, soft shell crab, and strawberry tart. Book well in advance
- mayaFebruary 5, 2014Oyster sliders, Oyster sliders, Oyster sliders! Everything was great- we had an appetizers meal and cocktails (Echo,Echo) it was excellent. And did I mentioned the Oyster sliders?! Phenomenal!
- Meg RobertsonSeptember 6, 2013Order the raw seafood platter. The single is enough for two, and the oyster selection here is exceptional. If you're just with one other person, try the smoked fish paté as a starter. You'll be happy!
- Robin DarnellMarch 11, 2016The Oyster sliders and Oyster Moscow were both AWESOME! Everything we had was really good including the drink our waiter suggested. Service was great and so was the atmosphere.
- Jessica M.January 16, 2017Try as much as you can here. It was all incredible: ceviche, steak tartare topped with fried oysters, whole fish, grouper, fried oyster sliders, and raw oysters. 👍
- Stewart MooreJanuary 7, 2014The oysters on the half shell were outstanding. The Lobster ceviche was so good we ordered a second bowl! Mike lata came by the table. Great chef with a great product in a great building
- Katie Czuczejko PaynterJuly 8, 2016Sit at the bar and let the bartenders guide the way. Loved the razor clams. And don't miss out on the crispy oyster sliders.
- Kate SchafferJanuary 14, 2015Pickled shrimp, oysters, lobster roll and squid ink pasta were all excellent. Outstanding service and I loved the atmosphere.
- Alexandra PrevidiMarch 31, 2019If you love rum, the cocktail list here is for you and the bartenders are so knowledgeable and passionate. The milk punch was so unique and not sweet, as was the rum old fashioned.
- Arnold HuffNovember 10, 2013The Amberjack schnitzel was perfect. Started with the Oyster Moscow (oysters with a touch of cream fresh and a dab of caviar.
- Peter BoyceJune 24, 2018Some of the best oysters on earth... Smoked oysters; blue crab; rose cider; incredible service.
- Ms HeleneDecember 16, 2017Snapper ceviche and mushroom salad. Local oysters and sparkling rosé. Great service and old building
- Katie HarrellJuly 15, 2013Everything is awesome, drinks are superbly made and the best oysters you've ever eaten. Our server, Brittany was fantastic and very attentive. Will definitely be back!
- Jon B.October 12, 2021Excellent seafood restaurant offering very eclectic dishes. The oyster slider is amazing, and also loved the New England style fish.
- Josh LaboveAugust 12, 2014A fantastic modern-swanky option, take seriously their claims to be a raw-bar restaurant; while everything is tasty, the kitchen excels with the raw and cold.
- Alexandra PrevidiMarch 31, 2019The steak tartare really is a standout. It’s served with crispy oysters instead of bread or crackers, such a unique preparation and so tasty.
- LilyJanuary 18, 2015The oysters are spectacular as expected, but the darlings of this menu are undoubtedly the razor clams and the fish pate.
- Carole LoomisMarch 17, 2014Forget the reso, sit at the Oyster Bar for a great experience. Peekytoe Crab toast is a must! Great wine list.
- Catherine Ann WelchMay 9, 2015Amazing seafood! Especially loved the smoked oysters, the razor clams, tartar with fried oysters. Great service from the bar to the table.
- Jeff WeinsteinNovember 29, 2016Cold shrimp, whitefish salad with rye, clam ceviche, local oysters (but not the house preparation with that cream, yuck). Homemade horseradish.
- Joe RizkAugust 17, 2017excellent all around.. steak tartare with crispy oysters and red snapper entree were 👌.. heirloom salad great too
- Jessica KarleSeptember 7, 2015Amazing seafood! The oyster sliders are a must. Great vibe, good wine list, all of the dishes were really tasty.
- Eedee StephensDecember 31, 2013Good lord this food was delicious. The ambiance and decor were wonderful also! If I lived nearby I'd be here frequently. Loved it!
- James KiernanMay 24, 2017Can't go wrong with anything on the raw bar, especially the oysters. Lobster roll was just so so.
- Kyle ByeSeptember 11, 2016$1.50 oysters during happy hour 5-6:30pm Tuesday through Friday. The jumbo lump blue crab toast appetizer is mouthwatering.
- The Tastes that Make the CityJune 2, 2015The oyster sliders are the best oyster dish in Charleston, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston. Read more
- Dallas CookMarch 21, 2013This place is awesome and delicious! Sit at the oyster bar and chat it up with the friendly, knowledgeable, and attractive staff.
- Charleston Area CVBApril 29, 2015Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Oysters, Rosé, repeat. Named one of the best oyster bars in America (2014) by Travel + Leisure magazine.
- Ronald C Kuebler, CCC-SLP, ABDAJune 10, 2016Steak Tartare with fried oysters. And this is a seafood place. Falanghina wine was bold and good!
- ErikApril 3, 2016Oysters are simply outstanding. Wine recommendations perfect. My top choice in Charleston
- Marguerite AveryNovember 28, 2015You know you are awesome. And that you DESERVE the three-tier seafood tower. Yes, you are worth it!
- Nate MeyerOctober 28, 2019All the seafood was incredible. For dessert go with the budino or the panda cotta. Equally outrageous.
- Luis RojoSeptember 10, 2014Second time here and everything was more than good.Tried goose barnacles, something difficult to find os States, Oysters and lobster.
- Inna GJune 8, 2022The raw tuna in the wrap and fish spread was good, fried oyster burger was bland and overhyped. Nice vibe in an old bank
- Claire LiuOctober 26, 2015Awesome seafood dishes with very fresh and clean palette. Great service as well!