50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Daniel Island

“My daughter and I had an amazing dinner last night! Our view was perfect and our server, John was honestly one of the very best servers we’ve ever had anywhere! I highly recommend this top notch restaurant. Request John if you want to be treated like royalty! We will be back for sure!“

“It still breaks my heart being originally from Houston that Charleston doesn’t have the dim sum options, but this was one of the good ones. We started out with the Dragon sampler which was very good. I especially enjoyed the vegetable spring rolls. Amazingly fresh. I ordered the dim sum sampler which was very good (so much so that I ordered extra shumai and har gow). My roomie ordered the chicken lo mein which he liked a lot. The waitress was perfectly attentive and the atmosphere was well designed. I will recommend and return.“

“The best, freshest seafood! Best fish taco i ever put in my mouth. And love the atmosphere!“

“OMG, The food, service and overall experience was amazing. Dan and the guys behind the bar made sure it was an excellent experience. Will be going back every year on St. Patrick’s day.🍀“

“The staff was amazing. It was our anniversary and the GM personally came to our table and poured us a glass of Champaign to celebrate. They also gave us a free dessert. The hostess, wait staff, and GM all took time to wish us a happy anniversary. The food was amazing as well! Overall it was a great dining experience!“

“This place is at different level than any other place on the IOP or Charleston area! The food and drinks are top notch and definitely worth the wait to be seated. Definitely a coastal gem in SC!“

“What a fantastic place! If in Charleston, SC, this is a must eat!“

“DOPE very well thought out menu, top notch ingredients, top to bottom an amazing experience. 10/10 wait in line it's worth it“

“We enjoyed oysters, yellowfin tuna, clam chowder, steak and the fish basket plus some delicious drinks! Service was amazing as well as the entire experience. Highly recommend!“

“Hipster joint in the North King area. Hipster who handed us menu’s at the bar “We’re a Rum forward bar”. Absolutely need the oyster sliders in your life. We had 6 between the two of us.“

“Had a fish sandwich. Collard greens, slaw, fried oysters, and calamari. Outstanding. Collards off the chart. Service even better. 15/10 recommend.“

“Dinner was very good & everyone was so very nice. Had reservations & they seated us at 5. It was Mothers Day& graduation week so they were really busy BUT no one made us feel rushed. We will definitely come back..“

“Simply perfection! The oyster selection is otherworldly. The chargrilled oysters the best Ive had in my life. (Florida born an culinary chef.) The peel & eat shrimp so plump and served ice cold I have craved them since I had them. The service was above and beyond. The atmosphere encouraged private chatter but also conversation with next table easily. Friendly and cheerful and above all excellent food served with smiles, suggestions, and ease. I will never visit Charleston again without making sure to dine here. (Do not eat the soup. I actually sent it back to the kitchen. Never have I had to do that. ) Highly recommend again and again for everything else.“

“We hosted our daughter and son in law's wedding dinner reception. We live in Virginia and planning this event from two states away was daunting, but Eli made planning flawless and easy, answering every nervous mother of the bride question promptly with so much interest and attention to detail. We had some food allergies that were handled with ease. The food was delicious, the private dining area was perfect, the patio cozy. The service was impeccable. This was such a memorable experience from planning to the bride and groom's send off. Perfect in every way!“

“When you find a fine Cajun restaurant with a standout muffuletta, "Laissez les bon temps rouller!!"“

“My date was sick and couldn't keep our brunch date. Since it was a new decade birthday for me, I went alone and had a wonderful time!! I sat in a bar booth and had fun interacting with the very interesting, knowledgeable server, who also was an adventurous cook at home. I sampled new things and compared dishes with other diners as they were leaving. It is my new favorite restaurant in Charleston! The interior is pretty, cheerful and bright. The oyster / bone marrow was elegant. So many good dishes. Their sister restaurant, The James, is also wonderful! It's not as upscale, but delicious, non-the-less! Somebody is doing something right!!“

“Some gal pals and I went here the other month and from start to finish it was an absolute delight. As a seasoned veteran of sampling culinary delights I have got to admit it was one of the best meals and experiences of my days. Absolutely no notes.“

“My husband and I sat at the bar and were pleasantly surprised by the cocktail engineers helping us navigate our lunch. We started with drinks and an order of calamari; prices seemed high, but we are always willing to pay for superb experiences, after all, this is our first time in Charleston, thus our first time at Bar167. The place was packed; everyone was chatting with one another, along with the friendly staff. Between my husband and I, and the new friends we made, I think every cocktail on the specialty menu was made and sampled. The cocktail engineers were knowledgeable, attentive, and welcomed all the questions (no matter how dumb they were). We had the crab roll and the fish sandwich – did not disappoint! CAN I JUST TELL YOU, the damn Tzatziki Drink was unexpectedly amazballs.
This was a great place, if we are ever in the area again, we will be there“

“Absolute wonderful experience on Thanksgiving Day. Professionally greeted, seated and presented the (3) dinner course options. The entrees were perfectly prepared, flavored beyond belief and served with a smile and professional demeanor. Personally, I recommend the Wagyu steak.“

“Fantastic seafood and Donovan was the best server ever! Oysters, crab cakes! All great!“

“Delicious food, great service and nice ambience! Scallops were amazing! A hidden gem.“

“The shrimp and grits were the best my husband and I have ever eaten! We highly recommend Page’s Okra Grill in Mt. Pleasant!“

“I read a comment my friend posted about Hall’s Chophouse and I was curious. I was on my way to Florida and I told my wife I would take her there for our 26th. Anniversary. Well, I must say I have never, and I went to many restaurants and bars, I have never been so please with everything. The reception, the impeccable and amicable service by Scott, the food was sublime and the owner Billy was so cordial and friendly. From beginning to finish, the experience was exceptional. You MUST go there the food is AMAZING.“

“Sat at the bar during lunch with Red, she was amazing and attentive. I really enjoyed it.“

“This was mine and my daughter's first time here we were visiting from Hemingway and Myrtle Beach SC, we were at MUSC with her husband and we were looking up places to eat and we landed on this place everything was so great, we will return again soon, Thanks to all the staff at Danny's Philly Steaks.“

“my wife and I come to IHOP twice a year , we always look forward to eating at long island cafe, good food, good service ,good atmosphere, good location, my wife talks about key lime pie , all the way on our trip from the upstate, see yall soon“

“Great place to stop and have a drink or two with great seafood!“

“Awesome food And service was fantastic.“

“Alex was just as superb as the food. Recommend this restaurant without a doubt!“

“Some of the best food ever! If in Charleston, it is a must. Love the Charleston Carb House!“

“Group of 7 with 2 birthdays, and we were greeted with a complementary round of mini frozen painkiller shooters! Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us through the menu, she clearly enjoys her job!! I ordered the Wreckfish special; incredible! Others in our group loved their meals as well. We will certainly return on our next visit.“

“It is the best! I am a southern woman born and raised in Charleston! It is locally owned too!“

“Anniversary Dinner. Great food (Snapper Salad, Skirt Steak, Pompano). Service was excellent and pleasant atmosphere. A pleasant surprise. We had never been here.“

“Best restaurant in Charleston! It really is a must!“

“Today was my first visit to Chef Racks after many months of rave reviews from my friend and it is exceptional. I ordered the garlic shrimp that included 12 very large shrimp, potatoes, corn on the cob, and an egg that were covered in the special garlic sauce. Truthfully, it was one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. So much so that I continued to just eat the sauce once the food was gone. My only regret is that I forgot to take a picture. I will be back for more shrimp and the crab soon. Highly recommend!“

“Our server was great (Jayden!) and Kory was wonderful too! Quick service, great food, and servers that went out of their way! Five stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“My son introduced me to poke bros and I love the food“

“This place is so cool 😎 old school fish camp homemade key lime pie ❣️🥰“

“Amazing! Food was Fantastic! Had the Busta Brown Burger, fries and onion rings, you can taste the love in the food. After trying it, you know anything on the menu is good and quality. Nice Prices and portions. Don’t waste time in a drive thru, you’ll be missing out! So glad we stopped!“

“Not the friendliest experience but the food was worth the wait and fairly priced. Delicious!“

“We ate here yesterday after spending some time at the beach. The staff welcomed us and our pooches with enthusiasm and we found the food to be wonderful. We'll be back here for sure.“

“Excellent service and great food! The scenic views are amazing! would definitely recommend to anyone if you've lived here all your life or just visiting/touring Charleston! Prices really aren't that bad either!“

“Every time I come to Charleston and want fresh seafood my favorite and only place to go is Marvin’s.Thank you for years of fresh seafood and customer service.“

“Had brunch today. Food was good. The chicken and waffle was really tasty.“

“Leon's is literally in my dreams! My boyfriend and I went there for the first time three years ago. It blew our minds! Affordable, delicious food, and such a fun atmosphere. We returned a couple of times on the same trip. We live in NJ... and set up a trip last year JUST to go to Leons. I am actually scared to post a review because I selfishly want to keep it a secret for my boyfriend and I. Man, if you like chicken and oysters... you cannot go wrong. Damn, now I need to set up another trip. :)“

“We have dined at Easterby’s for as long as I remember. They never disappoint. The food is the best in town, reasonably priced, the service is impeccable, and it’s a family friendly restaurant. Chuck is the most amazing guy! He is good at what he does, he pays attention , never an empty drink, always keeps up with the customers tables, and is always smiling. Out of the 20 years I’ve been dining there, 15 of those have always been with him . The staff is just so welcoming, it’s definitely a laid back atmosphere. I highly encourage everyone to go hang out and get some good food with some of the best people in town!!“

“I'm from eastern North Carolina, close to the coast, but the seafood at Cod Tail Seafood and Chicken out performed just about all the seafood restaurants I've dined at. The quality and flavor of the items that I had this evening definitely tasted fresh and undeniably delicious.“

“The food was excellentellent and the atmosphere was great. Was a great dining experience for our mother-daughter trip to Charleston“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at a Mexican restaurant that truly offers authentic cuisine, and I must say, it was a remarkable experience. I started with the Tlayudas, which were incredibly delicious and a delightful departure from the ordinary; they are quite large, reminiscent of a pizza. Additionally, I ordered the charola de marisco, which was nothing short of amazing, featuring a variety of seafood that was 100% delicious. The service was exceptional as well; the waitress was not only attentive but also very friendly. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for genuine Mexican food in Charleston.“

“My favorite waterfront restaurant!“