50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Sullivans Island

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Absolutely amazing! We had great service and great food. The service was absolutely over-the-top friendly and caretaking. The owner came out to greet us and thanked us for our business. They clearly are running this business with the servants heart. We will be back!“

“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.“

“From start to finish, this meal was incredible. We kicked things off with the bread service—absolutely amazing and the perfect start. I had the chicken with succotash, and my husband ordered the steak—both were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. We couldn’t resist dessert and are so glad we didn’t. The peach cobbler and banana pudding cheesecake were ridiculously tasty—seriously, save room! Even our server - Celia was top notch. Highly recommend this place. We’ll definitely be back!“

“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.“

“Amazing food and awesome staff. Highly recommend.“

“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!!!“

“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!“

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

“Reviews are all over the place. We walked past on day one of our trip and thought the decor was really cool. The gal at the door was so nice and that made us want to go back. We just wanted a light snack and cocktails so we sat at the bar. It too entirely too long to get a drink. I mean to tell you we almost got up and left. It was not well run or organized at all. The manger was useless and the 1-2 bartenders were really not that busy. It was disappointing. we did like the tacos and our cocktails were inventive. Although they did not have fresh cut cucumbers for my gin and tonic. They subbed in cucumber juice, which is just not the same. The ceiling artwork and other wall art is really worth a look.“

“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.“

“Absolutely amazing! We had great service and great food. The service was absolutely over-the-top friendly and caretaking. The owner came out to greet us and thanked us for our business. They clearly are running this business with the servants heart. We will be back!“

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

“Came from Summerville to try this place out. Just based on the customer service alone I'll absolutely make the trip back downtown.
Gary was so nice and helpful. Talked about the menu to us, took his time since he knew it was our 1st time there. He was the best 👌! The food was really good as well. I had gone to another establishment days earlier for a Philly and ended up leaving before we got our food due to the horrible service and getting a rock in our appetizer that we were told they would take off half... ended up not paying anything which was the only positive thing that happened there, anyways, I being in the FnB industry greatly appreciate how things are ran at Danny's. Can't wait for an excuse to drive downtown for another Philly.
Thank you so much for the great food and excellent service!“

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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.“

“One word for this restaurant's cuisine "DELICIOUS" and the customer service was "AMAZING". First time visiting Charleston, SC. I had the Bison, Sauteed Spinach w/ garlic and Mashed Potatoes. 😋 Recommended by my hotel, The Dewberry Charleston.“

“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.“

“My husband and I held a wedding rehearsal dinner here and everything was perfect! Shannon and the staff were phenomenal! Food was fantastic, view incredible and a perfect venue for our event! The staff made a stressful event very easy and beautiful! I highly recommend and give them 5 stars+“

“We had a AMAZING dinner at the Kingstide this evening. Food was outstanding and the staff was over the top I highly recommend the Chief’s table and enjoy the highly talented chief’s create magic 100% we will be back next time we are in town“

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

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

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

“It’s delicious!! Portions are HUGE… service is outstanding!! Best crab legs!! She-Crab soup is fabulous! Can’t go wrong eating here! Great family place!! 5 Stars!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Off the beaten path with amazing views and crab cakes!“

“Awesome service, chicken wings and that crab rice was well worth the trip .Will be back again. All ya that Mac and cheese is a most have 5stars. Keep up the good work.“

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

“Great food and perfect service!!“

“We started our day with breakfast here. It was very delicious!!! Our server was all smiles and very friendly. She made sure we had what we needed.“

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

“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“

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

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

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

“Awesome food And service was fantastic.“

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

“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“

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