50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Johns Island

“The best fish tacos, and shrimp tacos I’ve had outside of Baja (and maybe be better than those too)!“

“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 recently visited Charleston and forgot to make dinner reservations, that’s when we happed on to The Royal Tern. Despite no reservations, they gladly seated us at a great table. The food was exquisite, everything from the Raw Bar, the fried shrimp, to the halibut. The halibut was prepared perfectly and was so unique; the ingredients worked together in delicious synergy. My cocktail was on-point, too. As a home cook, being able to watch the chefs prepare the meals was fascinating. Mad respect for their craft. Met one of the owners as he was making his rounds in the dining room, and he was a lovely person. He even printed a map w/shortcuts for us since traffic is so bad in the Charleston area. Highly recommend, will definitely be back next time we’re in town.“

“Great place for Sundy brunch. I had the fried oysters, cheese grits and the veg of the day, broccoli. Of course, an all-time fave, hushpuppies. All was delicious, especially the cheese grits, oh yeah, and the oysters. Our sever was Tony, who has been there forever, and does his job well. It was a good meal.“

“Kids food was reasonably priced and portions were solid. The seafood platter was not great and looked thrown together quickly, but tacos were fantastic. The view and atmosphere were also wonderful. I would probably go back just for that part of the experience.“

“I highly recommend the fried crab. it is so delicious. and priced very reasonable .“

“Resort restaurant that nails the food and decor. But ...

You gotta give guests water immediately after they are seated. The captain can do this. It's pretty hot in August, so the guests will notice this. Easy thing to fix.

On the plus side, we were at the Dunlin for a special occasion and Linette's recognized it. That was awesome.“

“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!“

“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're from Louisville so we're used to southern hospitality and charm. Hyman's were above and beyond. Genuinely amazingly friendly and hospitable. The gm was on the floor, as I understand he is most nights, and personally came by and personally thanked us for coming in and choosing them. The service was fantastic and the food was great. They have an extensive menu and 4 different fresh fish on the menu that can all be prepared almost any way you want. fried, broiled, Cajun, scampi, jerk. Choose whatever you want. The hush puppies are fantastic and everything was well presented and well cooked. Pricing is very reasonable but not cheap, nor should it be for the quality of food and the exceptional service. Meals were about 25 to 30 bucks a person. That's pretty typical for a slightly higher end experience in most Midwestern towns and far far cheaper then the 40 to 50 a person you would pay at a more say "exclusive" restaurants. If you want posh elegance that's not what they offer. If you want great food, amazing hospitality, reasonable prices, and straightforward seafood you'll regret it if you don't visit Hyman's at least once during your time in Charleston. It's located right down by the old market, so spend the day/afternoon walking the battery and shopping the market, and then stop in for an excellent dinner. Expect about a 45 min to 1 hour wait. Since it's literally 3 min from the market you can put your name in and then browse the market. There is a convenient public parking garage about 4 minutes walk away. Thanks for the hospitality!!! Most friendly dining experience my family has had in years!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Great food and service. 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.“

“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..“

“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. :)“

“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!!“

“Fabulous. And if you're impatient, the sro.. best service in the house!“

“The service was impeccable! Suzanne and I had one of the best experiences during our weekend in Charleston. Suzanne loved her Shrimp and Grits, and I opted for a Ribeye Sandwich. I'm glad I did as it was perfect. Suzanne's birthday brunch was enhanced by the live Gospel music lofting through the building. I could go on and on about our brunch it was that much of an experience.“

“Fantastic atmosphere. Saturday brunch with Beth, server as pleasant as con be. Highly recommend Shrimp and grits with Bloody Mary. A must when visiting Savannah.“

“Great food & service! I had the best Cobb salad & peel & eat shrimp! Will definitely be back next time we’re in town.“

“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.“

“I have mixed feelings. Our first visit was over a decade ago and it was wonderful. Our anniversary was yesterday and it was an ok experience. We sat in the courtyard AB’s was placed under the above heater. We started smelling gas and the heat never reached the table area. So we were freezing. The appetizers were wonderful. The couple got seated next to us ten minutes after us and received their food first. Was told about different and best food options and a dessert menu. We were not given either. Bbq in the shrimp and grits was over powering any other flavor. Husband got fish and grits and it was excellent. Not a 0 but I’m in no hurry to go back or recommend to anyone else. Ruined my anniversary to be honest….“

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

“What an amazing place! Went without reservations..told them it was my 70th birthday! Got a great table for 2 in back dining room…food was amazing! Our waiter Brian was the best! When I was disappointed that the didn’t have an apple dessert I wanted he had someone go across the street to get me one with a candle on it! And Josh brought us a glass of champagne… they didn’t know us …just met us.. and treated us to make my night extra special! Try High Cotton you will love it! ( we had the Filet and crab cakes)“

“We were seated upstairs. Very pretty view! We ordered the bread, strawberry salad, I had the short ribs and husband had the steak and frites. For drinks-I had an expression martini and husband had a beer. Dinner was delicious! Short ribs were so tender and the potatoes were spot on. Our waiter was extremely nice and very helpful. Great experience and highly recommend. We will be back. Also got to see the stained glass ceiling on the way out. Very pretty!“

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

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

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

“Best seafood ever and I don’t particularly like seafood, but this was exceptional“

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

“Kyle Angela &Doyle and Max great hospitality food and service 10/10 ❤️“

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

“Food was delicious and staff were very attentive. We ordered pimento cheese fritters, peach tea brined salmon, shrimp and grits and stuffed chicken breast and finished with the peach cobbler. All highly recommended! A little sad we didn’t feel Poogan’s ghost though.“

“Excellent food and service.“

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

“Traveling on our girls Beach trip we are challenged to find a restaurant with a view, great menu and service! LoLo’s has a dock with an amazing view right on the marsh. Beautiful at sunset. The food was amazing with good sized portions. The hush puppies with honey butter! a 10 out of 10! The service was with a genuine smile and patient feedback when helping us decide from a chefs menu “what is your heart telling you to get”!“

“Fried crabs always on point“

“We really wanted to give this restaurant the benefit of the doubt, but unfortunately, the service fell short. We had to go up to the bar a couple of times to get drinks even though we were seated at a table. Our server didn't seem very familiar with the special and mixed up tables a few times. We were also there for a special occasion, and the overall service felt a little impersonal. After having phenomenal service at another local restaurant recently, it made us feel like the experience here could have been much better. That said, the food was great, and we had absolutely no complaints there!“

“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.“

“Weekend live music is unsurpassable“

“Came here for an early dinner with some friends and HAD to leave a review. That was the best coleslaw I've had in years! Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious, our server was funny and took good care of us. The ranch and cocktail sauce made in-house were also very good! Everything seems expensive nowadays but at least here it's a good portion and well-made. I'm looking forward to coming back.“

“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“

“If you're not a local, don't get the fried shrimp. If you do, you'll be stuck dreaming about it, talking about it, and desperately trying to recreate it.“

“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!!“

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

“Amazing Experience! Highly recommend.“

“Every aspect of The Ocean Room is perfectly executed. To arrive there, you walk through the grand lobby of the sanctuary hotel, eventually making your way up a curved grand staircase that leads you to the classic iron wrought doors, behind which the ocean room awaits. Inside, the dining room is a grand and warm room filled with lowcountry art and portraits, with white pressed tablecloths and a formal setting overlooking the stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean. The food is also equally as impressive, with the caviar presentation, the superb quality steaks, amazing sides such as the lobster Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and accompaniments of various sauces as well as my personal favourite the roasted garlic. A grand conclusion to a grand stay at Kiawah Island.“