50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Folly Beach

“We enjoyed Rita’s last night. Great service and food. Chill vibes . I ordered the chilled seafood.“

“amazing food , great staff, and a killer atmosphere. we come back each and every year.“

“Great food. Great atmosphere. Awesome waitress. 5 stars from me“

“Visiting from Missouri, brother-in-law brought us here. I had the fish & shrimp basket. The food was outstanding I really liked the sweet tea. Cheyenne was an outstanding server, she was very professional, personable and very attentive.“

“View of course is great! The food has always been good and the servers also! My favorite time is when the weather is suitable for rooftop dining with a moderate crowd and live music!“

“The grilled chicken sandwich is amazing! Great cocktail list and best view of any restaurant in Charleston.“

“We had a wonderful server. She was very sweet, personal, and efficient. Ordered a tequila sunrise from the bar … spot on ! Dinner was delicious! Fried oysters & flounder…. Yummy ! Our server recommended the loaded tots … Omg ! To die for ! So good ! Wonderful experience!!!! 💕“

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

“Food is amazing, service is fantastic, atmosphere is so fun!“

“Amazing food and awesome staff. Highly 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..“

“Great creative seafood. One of my favorites every Charleston visit.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Service, ambiance, and cuisine all extraordinary! Now one of my favorite restaurants of all time! Thank you Shane and your expert staff!!“

“It was our first time to M&F. The atmosphere was classy but not stuffy. The steak options covered a wide-ish range of options and price ranges... nothing out of range. I preferred the KC-strip, but others had ribeye options that were just as delicious.

The wine options were good. Many high-end wines, but the sommelier was able to keep us within a reasonable price point (ask for sommelier if you think the prices are too high for your palette. They were able to keep us from selling a limb) .

The sides were rich and authentic.

The cocktails were original, and the desert and espresso were spot on... just the right amount of caffeine and just enough desert to leave some behind.

We'll be back.“

“Was absolutely mazing… but the little nibbles are over priced. You can come as you are to this place and I love that the champagne and whites are right there and ready to serve. Caviar cone; sooooo good, but a single bite for 13…..Oysters were soooo fresh and I am picky, but the vinaigrette they have is yummy!!!“

“We were In Charleston for a quick 2 day visit and wanted to eat great food. After eating at Amen Street for dinner the first night we knew this was the BEST in town so didn’t venture any further the second night. The oysters 🦪 were fabulous whether in shooters or baked! Great fresh fish and shrimp and even the salads were delicious. Highly recommend! We even went to their sister restaurant while staying in Isle of Palms.“

“all around great experience! we were seated immediately outside with no reservation and even though it was chilly out the heaters kept us perfectly warm! the food was so delicious and came out so quickly and the little touch at the end with the free brandy tasting and flower was lovely! highly recommend!!“

“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.“

“Food is amazing, service is fantastic, atmosphere is so fun!“

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

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

“Great all the way around. Last minute decision to try this place and we don't regret it. Everything we had (shrimp, Philly, fries, burger) was fresh and delicious. Such a sweet employee took our order, delivered our food and even brought the kids cookies when we were done eating. Will definitely be back!“

“Great establishment, staff very hostable, friendly. Great food, fair price for what you get. Very nice inside, kid friendly, and can handle large parties. Will be attending on a more regular basis.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access for anyone with any kind of handicap difficulties.“

“had a wonderful lunch there. the sortayed shrimp and salad were so delicious. everything looked and smelled fresh. the people were so kind and friendly. when your on John's island a must to go to .“

“We were at Halls Chop House on April 12th for our 50th Anniversary. We have been to a lot of great restaurants in our time together but none compare to Halls! The level of kindness and service is unmatched. Our meal was outstanding! Brooke, our server was an absolute delight!“

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

“Yesterday treated my parents to what they both said was the best restaurant meals they have enjoyed in the wider Charleston area - soft shell crab and grilled seafood trio in many attempts. Outside on the patio with an incredibly gracious and attentive server (Kathy Lynn? - a recent transfer from Phoenix) made the experience all the more remarkable. We’ll be back and as this review attests - will recommend to others. Thanks for your successful efforts.“

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Absolutely fantastic spot!
The food was incredible—especially the fish, which was perfectly fried to golden, crispy perfection. The rice, surprisingly, ended up being one of the standout highlights of the meal. And the price? Unbeatable. It’s a refreshing change from the sometimes outrageous restaurant bills you find elsewhere. A perfect hidden gem worth every penny.“

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

“My daughter lives on Folly so every time we visit, we eat at Randall’s…best burger and fries on the island. His hours are the best too…open LATE so it’s the perfect place to stop otw home after a night out. And the Mac and cheese is outta this world!“

“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!“

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

“Great food and perfect service!!“

“We stopped in since we drove past so many times before. Wow it was just wow it as just wonderful! The key lime pie was home made and melted in your mouth. The shrimp and grits were buttery and creamy and the seasoning was delicious. My visit was fantastic and I will come again to try the crabcakes next“

“Awesome Dining Room!! Wonderful food Great Atmosphere!“

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

“I took my kiddos to Cod Tail Seafood & Chicken in West Ashley for it's the closest seafood restaurant to the American Red Cross (I had just finished donating that morning) and I want to inform the local community that we had THE TASTIEST seafood boil from there. We ordered the garlic and butter pan with 2 sizeable snow crab legs and a pound each of: shrimp, sausage, crawfish (replaced with shrimp), mussels, potatoes and corn. They served it in a heaping 9" x 13" pan. It was amazingly good! I'm from the Philippines and I can put down some seafood, and my kids can eat! That last photo shows our leftovers, good for 3 more family dinners for this coming week.

Kid-friendliness: Kids' TV was up so it was entertaining for my 8 year old.“

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

“Had the best dinner there last night - service was outstanding!“

“From the appetizer to the main dishes, the food was incredible and reasonably priced. A wonderful dining experience!“

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

“My husband and I enjoyed an awesome birthday dinner at The Boathouse! Travis made our dining experience perfect! He was hands down one of the nicest people we have ever met. Every recommendation he gave was spot on! All of the food ( and drinks) were delicious. He went over all the specifics of the specials and the menu, making sure to suggest sauces to pair with the fish. He genuinely wanted us to have a nice dining experience. Thank you Travis! And the Boathouse! We enjoyed it!“

“From the appetizer to the main dishes, the food was incredible and reasonably priced. A wonderful dining experience!“

“It was an unplanned visit to High Cotton. Our party was very underdressed. The hostess was quite pompous and gave the impression we should go elsewhere. Obviously if it was a planned dinner we would have been well dressed. The food was exceptional. The staff were incredible. But our waiter, Jamal, made our experience very memorable. He made sure we were welcome despite our attire. Jamal and my 11 year old grandson became good friends for the evening. Jamal was impressed with my grandson's order of a pot of mussels in garlic sauce, smoked duck, lobster mac and cheese and strawberry shortcake. Jamal was the highlight of our evening. Our family highly recommend you ask for Jamal if you visit High Cotton. The next visit we will look our finest and definitely ask for Jamal.“

“The food was 10 out 10!! The seafood mac & cheese was my favorite!“

“Good southern seafood casual atmosphere and super fast.“