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Leon's Oyster Shop

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Charleston, Charleston

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Leon's Oyster Shop

9.3^/10

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Ranked #1 for fried chicken in Charleston
Go here. Experience the seafood. It's worth it.
"The grilled oysters were great, great fried chicken sandwich."(13 Tips)
"Loved the hush puppies & fried oyster sandwich, and the decor!"(6 Tips)
"Get the fried chicken sandwich or fried oyster sandwich!"(6 Tips)
"oysters and most definitely the scalloped potatoes"(6 Tips)

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Ranu RajkarnikarJuly 8, 2015
Fried chicken dinner for the win. And they have great hot sauce. The scalloped potatoes and Siam salad are also not to be missed. Great vibe and backyard with delicious drinks. Don't miss it!
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Nicole PolidoroSeptember 4, 2017
Loved the whole vibe. Though, I had felt like I had been transported back to NY and was in Williamsburg. The oysters were all super fresh and flavorful and their fried chicken game is on point.
Alexandra PrevidiMarch 31, 2019
Great place for hanging out on the patio on a sunny day! Especially with a frosé or frozen gin & tonic. Baked oysters with parm and lemon were tasty. Wonderful champagne list and fried chicken.
Upvoted Apr 13
MeaghanApril 22, 2022
We had the grilled oysters, fried chicken, cucumber salad & scalloped potatoes. All were so great!! This is a must go to spot in Charleston. Service was great too.
Nash PleasantJuly 10, 2020
Great selection of oysters and the fried chicken is top notch. Can’t really go wrong with anything on the menu. Solid selection of cocktails and wine as well
Claudia CalderonJune 1, 2019
Everything we tried there was delicious! The seafood and the drinks. The service was great! Owner lady not so much, she asked around, but never stopped at our table. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Ben K.July 9, 2017
Fun restaurant / bar in an old auto body shop. Get the shrimp roll, oysters, peel and eat shrimp, and hot fried chicken. They also have frosé.
Ryan NovakSeptember 10, 2020
Beautiful place with great food. We sat outside in the back which I believe is reserved for larger parties. I got the catfish sandwich which was out of this world, so crispy and tender.
Nell PingletonJune 3, 2018
Great fried chicken! Spicy but juicy. The hush puppies were good. Several in my party said the oysters were amazing, I’ll take their word for it since oysters are the one seafood I don’t like
Jessica M.January 16, 2017
Possibly our best meal in Charleston (and we had many amazing ones). Oysters, clam lettuce wraps, and fried chicken were all insane. Top it off with some soft serve and sprinkles.
J CrowleyOctober 23, 2016
Recommended by locals for a reason. Fried chicken, brussel sprouts, oysters and most definitely the scalloped potatoes (like a savory cake).
Roger KDecember 30, 2015
Chicken and oysters wonderful, don't miss the Brussels sprouts awesome. Fun place regardless of your age. 1 downside wine and beer pours were very small for the price 9.00 for half a normal wine pour.
Catherine Ann WelchMay 9, 2015
Favorite lunch in Charleston! Great oysters! Fried chicken the best! Fried oyster sandwich is great. Hush puppies are delicious! Crab dip was awesome! Fun atmosphere and great service!
Leila SamiiJune 12, 2015
Everything is excellent. Grilled oysters were delic. As were the lettuce wraps. One of the waiters has the most soothing voice.
Nidhi KayMarch 25, 2018
Everything is good here! Oysters, shrimp peel, clam wraps, fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, hush puppies, whole snapper
Alex WatsonDecember 19, 2022
Grilled oysters, fried chicken sandwich, scalloped potatoes. I didn’t love the sweet pickles on the chicken sandwich, would have prepared dill pickles, but still yum!
Lee HoffmanMarch 25, 2021
The best hush puppies ever. Fried chicken sandwich and Brussels incredible. Love this place.
Travel + LeisureOctober 7, 2014
At Leon’s, it’s all about the fried chicken: after bathing in buttermilk and hot sauce overnight, wings and drumsticks are spiced up with Old Bay, cayenne, and paprika.
AbMay 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Put their oysters in your mouth, GSBs especially. The fried chicken was also surprisingly moist and flavorful. Will be back
Mike DNovember 10, 2018
Oysters & hush puppies were good. Lovely interior space. Wasn’t a big fan of the fried chicken sandwich.
Trevor MAugust 23, 2015
Unique menu with "cheap beer" and "expensive champagne" .. love it! The fried chicken and Brussel Sprouts had a kick to them. Great meal!
Carmen DwigginsJune 23, 2014
It was perfect. Casual charm at its best. The food was classic and expertly prepared. Can't go wrong!
Thea RodgersOctober 6, 2014
Great affordable adorable place! Trendy & in the ghetto. Char-grilled Oysters, 2 piece fried chicken, hush puppies
Jason SuNovember 23, 2020
Amazing char grilled oysters and fried chicken!
Julie HamiltonMarch 23, 2018
Grilled oysters, house oysters, Brussels sprouts, and Bloody Mary were all very good!
Djaniella D.December 13, 2016
Faves: Brussels sprouts, clam lettuce wraps, & fried oyster sandwich!
Jessica KarleSeptember 7, 2015
Get the fried chicken sandwich or fried oyster sandwich! Hush puppies are also delicious.
Chris MooreNovember 4, 2017
The grilled oysters were great, great fried chicken sandwich. I liked the Brussels sprouts, but I've had better in other cities
Farhat SikderDecember 27, 2019
Best fried chicken!! The scallop potatoes were really amazing too!
Jai JonesNovember 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Chicken Sandwich = Amazing. Also Char-Grilled Oysters are a must have.
Belinda GuMarch 26, 2022
Oyster roll and grilled oysters are a must have.
Jeff WeinsteinDecember 27, 2016
Whole fried chicken, baked oysters, and anything in a lettuce wrap. Try all the sides.
Dalton JäklitschOctober 6, 2021
The oysters, fried chicken and catfish sandwich are amazing! Great local sections of beers!
Lou PaskalisSeptember 18, 2021
Perfect meal here: grilled oyster starter, fried half-chicken entree, cucumber salad side.
AmateurConciergeApril 17, 2016
Grilled oysters and Brussels sprouts are a must. Fried chicken pretty solid.
Mark MutzApril 19, 2016
Outstanding food. Be prepared to wait a little for the chicken, they cook it to order, but it's worth it.
venu vasudevanDecember 27, 2021
Fresh oyster choice trumps fried chicken. Fried oyster sandwich a good middle ground!
Derek ClouthierJuly 27, 2016
Oysters any way you can get them, fish, clam lettuce wraps...and a wonderful atmosphere.
Anna HiderSeptember 18, 2016
Amazing seafood and non fish options. End your meal with soft serve ice cream!
Alex RobershotteMay 8, 2018
Top: order beers and oysters and eat them on the Back patio while you wait for your table
Ian PoynterAugust 21, 2017
Come for the food, for sure, but also come for an amazing grower champagne list!
Angela SheppardJuly 26, 2015
The Avocado Toast is so yummy! We had it as an appetizer.
Kyle ByeSeptember 11, 2016
Fried brussels sprouts to start. The fried oyster sandwich was great too.
Jenna FriedmanJune 17, 2017
Frozen G&T, oysters. Yum. Plenty of gluten free options if you stay away from fried.
Charleston Area CVBApril 30, 2015
Yeah, it's an oyster shop, but the Big Ass Chicken Dinner is some of the best fried chicken around.
Krista KSeptember 21, 2019
Cucumber salad is delicious. Treat yourself to some soft serve with sprinkles!
Blythe PennaOctober 15, 2016
Amazing! Everything we had was delicious. Very cool spot as well.
KatApril 23, 2022
Loved the hush puppies & fried oyster sandwich, and the decor!
Hannah DeoulAugust 27, 2017
Char grilled oysters, fried chicken, milkshake!!
Judy HaenniOctober 19, 2014
Great lunch. Oysters were great. Had deep fried chicken and black eye pea salad.

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