50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Folly Beach

“Me & my girlfriend was just in town for a couple hours & we stopped by the restaurant cause the food was smelling good. When we got to the restaurant we ordered smoke wings, mussels & shrimp po Boy. The food came out on time, great presentation & the food was amazing. I rate this place 10/10….. we will be back“

“We ate at the Crab Shack twice during our visit to Folly Beach. The first time was when we first arrived and were waiting for our rental to be ready. It is a dog friendly restaurant, but all the dog friendly tables are high tops which I personally do not like. The first visit I had She Crab soup and my wife and I shared a seafood trio. While the soup was good, it was not what I expected since the crab soup i have had in the north is a tomato based cajun style. The trio was very good. The fish were fresh, cooked properly and had good flavor since it was fresh. Our server was great and very helpful. Our second visit was without the dog so we sat at a regular table. My wife and I shared the largest fish boil which had crab clusters, oysters, shrimp, corn and potatoes. Except for the fact there was only a third of a piece of corn, the portion was satisfactory for the two of us to share. The fish was fresh and well prepared. The sauces on the side were good. The service was attentive. The meal can be a bit messy and maybe a bib should have been provided, but, they did give you wipes and had a roll of paper towel on the table. The Crab Shack was one of the better restaurants we ate at while in Folly Beach and highly recommend you try it.“

“I had walked past the night before and the place was packed. We went for lunch the next day. It was quiet and the food was good. I had a hamburger with a nice crisp outside. The fires were cooked just right. My wife had shrimp tacos which she was pleased with. It was one of the better eateries we went to in Folly Beach. It is dog friendly.“

“Stopped by because of the vibes. Nice dining atmosphere. They have a good mix of indoor and outdoor type of seating.Some items were great. And some of the items were ok. Seems like it can be hit or miss with their food offerings.Service was good.Tenders = 5/5Crab cakes = 3.5/5Grouper bites = 5/5“

“First things first.. ice water tasted very clean, they bring out waters as soon as you're seated. Lady who waited on us was very nice and helpful. Our food was pretty good. My mom got the veggie burger, she said it was one of the best she had ever had. Everyone else really liked their food too. Sweet tea was super good.“

“So absolutely a great great place. I loved the food the service and drinks. Honestly one of the best spots on the beach in my opinion. Would recommend to anyone Haley and jj are great managers. I had a slight mishap with a chair and the chair won but they made sure my experience was amazing. They comped my food the first day but we came back the next day just because how great this place is. 10/10 will always come again lol.“

“Had lunch today-superb! Had fried avocado-shrimp appetizer and shrimp tacos. Both delicious! And as good as the food was, it was far surpassed by the service and hospitality we received from Elizabeth! She made our time there very special and memorable! I hope the management at the Blu knows and recognizes what a jewel she is!“

“If you want to have the best come to Halls Chophouse. I’ve been a loyal Halls patron for more years than I’d like to admit. Last night I took my bosses son and his friend to Halls Chophouse for their first time and guess what? The will be back. Not matter what you order from appetizers to steaks, chops or what ever your fancy it will be prepared to perfection.Capt. John Pfeiffer“

“Delicious spot with great price on Happy Hour $1 James River oysters! The guy that brought out the oysters had the sexiest voice I’ve ever heard. The oysters were beyond orgasmic. Get the $3 & $4 ones too…It’s worth it! We also split the scallops which were so good! They also have happy hour drink specials“

“The service and food was very good, interesting seeing what famous people have eaten here. Also has a gift shop heading out. Would love to come back again“

“The food is delicious! The best she crab soup in Charleston“

“Page states 4 pm open, however when we went in there, paid parking, they told us dinner started at 5pm..only raw bar was open. Highly disappointed! Reservation Only, which also isn't stated on their page. The ratings stars are turned off...I wonder why???“

“I dined at Delaney oyster tonight, and had an incredible experience. Our server was Charlie (easy to remember, we have the same name) and he gave us an experience we could never forget. 10/10 I will be back and I will be asking for Charlie!“

“Excellent cocktails and oysters.“

“Excellent cocktails!! We didn’t get a chance to try out the food.“

“Our server Kayla was phenomenal! She was extremely knowledgeable about the menu offerings and was able to answer all of our questions! The food was absolutely delicious. The drinks were spot on. This was our second time dining here and will definitely be returning again.“

“Beautiful propertyGreat barClean facilityFriendly serviceI have been dreaming to eat at one of Sean Brocks restaurants for a long time. Finally found myself in Charleston for business and made my move.Man am I glad I did! It did not disappoint.I wanted to try everything, but one can only eat so much ?I wish I could come back with 3 hungry friends, so we can order everything on the menu and go family-style.If you are in town, do not miss the opportunity to eat at Husk!“

“OMG the food is amazing. Simply a cut above. Everything we had on the two nights we went - yes we went twice because the food was so outstanding - was simply wonderful. The fish, seafood and oysters were so fresh and were combined with flavors that just made them sing. The black bass tempura with the soy beurre blanc sauce melts in your mouth. My husband loved the raw oysters. The fried oyster roll with dill tartar sauce and freshly made chips is soooo amazingly good. The chili garlic shrimp was such a fantastic combo of flavors and the shrimp were so fresh. The blue crab tagliatelle was a scrumptious pasta dish with leeks, asparagus and trout roe that had a creamy, lemony flavor that was balanced with the salty roe. I'm not generally a fan of roe but it was just what the dish needed. Staff is so friendly and nice. The recognized us the second night and made us feel so welcome. You have to get in line 30 to 45 minutes before they open at 5pm to get a table and on the second night we were prepared to stand in the rain to get in. We have had some great seafood in Charleston but this is by far and away the top of heap.“

“This is a down home funky southern restaurant serving primarily oysters and fried chicken in a converted garage. So for that reason they get 5 stars. The food was good, the roasted oysters were great, beer was cold, sides were enough to share service was attentive. They don’t take reservations for party less than six so you can expect to wait if you go at prime time. It a pretty popular place.Parking: Primarily a residential neighborhood so parking can be sparse. They do have a free parking lot but it’s small. Neighborhood not the best so be aware walking at night“

“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..“

“L'accueil et le service étaient plus que parfait! La nourriture était excellente! Le service de Darren était incroyable et magique! Je donne un 15 sur 10! J'ai eu ma plus belle soirée d'anniversaire à vie au High Cotton de Charleston!“

“I would have given this restaurant 5 stars for the food except for the preparation of the garlic shrimp…the taste was spot on but the texture was a little mushy because of all the delicious sauce (the bread dipped in the sauce with lots of capers was a revelation). Maybe there is a way to have the majority of the sauce on the side so the shellfish doesn’t suffer. Caesar salad was among the most unique and delicious I’ve ever had. Really solid meal and the service was superb. Prices were reasonable as well.“

“This placed lived up to the hype! Food was fantastic! Our server was very accommodating & provided a dairy free option for my wife that was not on the menu. Great vibe to the restaurant which was buzzing with all the diners eating there. Can’t recommend this place enough!!! Go there you won’t be disappointed!“

“We've been wanting to try Nico's ever since we ate at Laura's in Summerville. Both are excellent! Menu is terrific and varied. From a cheeseburger that our daughter had, to the gnocchi I had, all was great. The waitress was great and helpful with everything we needed. Nice dining area and outside area. Although it was very loud inside which can detract from the great food and service.“

“This restaurant has the most beautiful ambience. It has outdoor seating in nooks and crannies among absolutely gorgeous tropical foliage with fans and breezes keeping it so comfortable. The food is wonderful and the service is superb. It has history and elegance.“

“Absolutely love this place. Service was amazing the staff have a family type vibe. I felt right at home after sitting down. The atmosphere is really light and beachy with a great DJ to go along. Some of the best seafood in chsrleston the oysters and fish won't disappoint.“

“After my second visit here I want to report that Neither time was disappointed but I was extremely happy with my entire experience. The chicken livers were outstanding and I really enjoyed the tender country fried steak. The collards were some of the best I've ever had and I've always loved the fried okra. The smashburger was Incredibly delicious and the steak salad cannot be beat. Keylime pie was delicious And the service is always very efficient and friendly. I will always go here when I am in the area.“

“Love this restaurant! My favorite!“

“My cousin and I were reading the menu outside when our waiter Michael, opened the door and invited us in! We had the best meal of our visit to Charleston! Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection!! The service was southern hospitality at it's best! On my next trip to Charleston Amen Street Restaurant will be my first stop for lunch or dinner or maybe both!“

“Above and beyond!This place is just Soo Cool!The food is Awesome!The waitress, last time they brought milk to my son from plate across the street because it's not served in the restoration.This time, they had a milk. Our son dropped margaritas glass in the Mahi Mahi dish (salty glass slade out rapidly)And the guy replaced it all in less than five minutes!It's amazing!))The atmosphere is Great!Music just gently covers all the voices and noises inside the building.I can keep going on and on))))Super highly recommended!One of the kind.“

“Wow, what an incredible restaurant! From the service to the atmosphere to the food, gee, it really hits all the marks! I want to express my gratitude to the incredible staff for making my visit absolutely incredible. I’ve talked so highly of this restaurant, and I haven’t even mentioned the incredible, high quality cups. From top to bottom, this may be the best restaurant ever!“

“We love Edison! There has not been one thing that we have had that wasn't amazing! Half price wine night is our fav!“

“I have no complaints.My wife and I got grilled oysters to start and they were excellent. I had a bloody mary and shrimp and grits. The grits were very savory, the shrimp was perfectly cooked.My wife got the venito spritz and a crab cake and ate it all! She said the portion size was perfect, I would have wanted two.We ended with a cheesecake and it was good, nothing to write home about. Simple but tasty with nice texture.“

“This was the final restaurant that I ate at with a group of friends while we were on Sullivans Island last week. This very well may have been the best restaurant that we ate at. It’s definitely hard to get a reservation here so act early. For good reason because the food is excellent as is the service. I enjoyed the seafood curry dish. Located right off the main strip. We rode bikes up there and had Aab experience. Overall five star review.!????‍♂️“

“The service and food was very good, interesting seeing what famous people have eaten here. Also has a gift shop heading out. Would love to come back again“

“We were looking for a place for happy hour and oysters and have enjoyed the Bay St location so we thought we would give the West Ashley spot a try and so glad we did. We sat at the bar by the shucking area and learned more about oysters from Doyle than we thought possible. The oysters were all excellent and you must try the char-broiled oysters for an app. They were fantastic. All of the staff were very friendly and attentive and we really liked the home town, neighborhood atmosphere. If you're looking for a great place for oysters away from the tourists this is the place. Sit on the right side of the bar and visit with Doyle. You'll be glad you did.“

“Best fish and chips ever…ate myself sick with the all you can eat !!“

“Best Seafood in Charleston. Wonderful Family run business. Amazing People. LOVE the food! Always Fresh, and served with Smiles. They know your name, and greet you with open arms. No place I'd rather get food from Anywhere <3“

“Just left Gillies with a group of about 42 people and the service, food and family atmosphere encouraged me to write a review (which I hardly ever do). The food was the best I’ve experienced from a restaurant in some time and would highly recommend a visit to taste for yourself! ???“

“We've been wanting to come here for a few years and we're so glad we did.Not only was this the best brunch I've had in my whole life, but it's just some of the best food in general.The atmosphere is perfect. It's cute, cozy, and accommodating. We ate on the upper outdoor deck and really enjoyed being there.Our server was so friendly and attentive and she made really helpful suggestions as well as made sure we were constantly taken care of and enjoyed ourselves. (I'm awful with remembering names, but the sweet blonde girl with the great lash extensions Sunday, we love you!)The biscuits and coffee alone were heaven and it was in the moment I took my first sip of that amazing ready to drink temp coffee and that first bite of that soft fluffy biscuit with whipped honey butter that I knew how I wanted to die.(It's with that coffee and biscuit.)We got the pimento cheese fritters for a starter and they were market and fried too perfection, but the star of the appetizer was that bacon jam because holy cow! Flavor explosion.The heavy and biscuit was too sour for and the bacon was cooked to perfection.The chicken and waffle was the perfect balance of savory and sweet with perfectly fried chicken and a thick fluffy waffle with amazing packed and just the right amount of syrup.I got the banana pudding pancakes and let me tell you, best in my life ever! At first when I saw this dish was pancakes and not French toast, I had my reservations about it. (How dare they? French toast is superior!)I'm a pancake hater. They usually get soft and mushy and I'm extremely picky about a pancake.This pancake was PERFECT! Slightly crisp edges, but still soft and fluffy. The pressing filling was the perfect sweetness and it had just enough syrup, too. Just wow! I streamed about it last night.Portion sizes were generous enough to fill up s competitive bodybuilder and her very hungry husband to the brim.Our brunch dates mean a lot to us and this experience was incredible.We can't wait to come back.“

“Ate her twice during our trip to Charleston, and recommend it to anyone. Starting with great she crab soup through a good selection of drinks, appetizers and entrees, we thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant. The mussels were excellent, and the seafood platter is a welcome change from commercial fried fare.“

“Our son's wedding rehearsal dinner at Red Drum was truly exceptional, and I can't praise it enough. Every aspect of the evening exceeded our expectations. The staff was not only professional but also warm and friendly, ensuring that every guest felt welcomed. The food was outstanding, receiving numerous compliments for both its variety and quality. The manager went above and beyond to accommodate our requests, making us feel at ease throughout the entire event. Words can't express how pleased we were with our experience. Red Drum has certainly won us over as lifelong patrons, and I'll confidently recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.Parking: Not a ton of parking at the restaurant, but plenty of on street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.“

“I've been here several times now, the workers definitely recognize me haha. I've brought in different friends each time and hopefully I'll be able to bring my bf here one day when it comes down to Charleston. Every time I come here the food is delicious! I will for sure be coming here or ordering take out from here once a month at the very least! These photos are from the times I've come here and tried something different.“

“Great service, accommodating! Although we live very close, first time here. Oyster happy hour, mussels and pork belly apps! Loved it all. Will be back soon!“

“Everything was awesome! Food, drinks and dessert! Our waitress, Grace, was top notch! So friendly and attentive! Loved her! Great restaurant!“

“From exquisite presentation to unparalleled freshness, every bite is a symphony of flavors. The ingredients were fresh, the dining ambiance was intimate and the wine pairings were perfect! The omakase experience is a masterpiece of tradition and innovation, leaving you craving more. A must-visit for oyster and raw fish aficionados seeking luxury and impeccable service. We can’t wait to go back!!“

“Dillan was an amazing waiter. He recommended the halibut entree and the Elvis dessert. We also ordered shrimp and grits and a side of squash. Everything was beyond our expectations. Honestly the best meal this trip. We’re staying at the Vendue as well. Honestly, the hotel (Allyson- curator) and the restaurant, AND the service ,AND the people , do not disappoint. And, and, and ,and, and….. go there an experience the Vendue!!!!“

“Recently visited Eli’s Creek Fish Camp for dinner. I had the mahi mahi and my friend had the shrimp and grits. Both were Excellent! We finished our meals and wanted more! Really nice atmosphere and amazing food.Parking: Get here early cause parking fills up quickly!“

“There are surely plenty of great fish sandwiches. You will not find a better one than Dave's.Parking: Parking is very hit or miss. Don't let that detour you.Take a friend, drop them off to order while you circle the block. Make it an adventure!“

“My husband and I were in from out of town and tried this place after seeing the good reviews. We got the trio dip appetizer with salsa, guacamole, and queso. I had chicken quesadillas and my husband had a couple tacos. The quesadillas were amazing! Great value for the money, great food and friendly service. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.“