Whether you've stood in line for soft-shell crab in the Chesapeake Bay or enjoyed sushi in New York City, you know there's something special about finding the right place to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon to conch towers, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve delicious dishes from a variety of cuisines, such as Japanese, Latin American and Mediterranean, that offer something for every taste.

Of course, certain areas of the country are known for particular delicacies. California's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, for example, makes it one of the best states for seafood. The Los Angeles area has everything from caviar to Santa Barbara shrimp, while San Francisco is a mecca for fish tacos, ceviche and sushi. Further north, Seattle is legendary for its shellfish, showcased at the famous seafood counter at Pike Place Market.

Chicago may be best known as the pizza capital, but many flock to the city for its king crab. A little further south and east is Miami, with its coveted stone crab season. Southern spots like New Orleans offer fresh lobster from the Gulf of Mexico, and the two non-contiguous states also have their own specialties: Alaska is known for its pollock and salmon, while Hawaii is known for its poke.

Dinner at a seafood restaurant can be one of the most memorable moments of your trip to a new city or provide comforting food in your hometown. To showcase the best options near you, Stacker used Yelp insights to compile a list of the top-rated seafood restaurants in Charleston.

Businesses were selected using Yelp's rating system, which calculates an adjusted rating score that takes into account both the number of reviews and the rating itself. Only restaurants with at least 10 reviews were included. To highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than five locations nationwide were not included, based on Yelp data. Data as of June 14, 2024.

Read on to discover the top-rated seafood restaurants near you for your next special dinner!

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#30. Fleet Landing Restaurant

– Rating: 4.2/5 (3266 ratings)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 186 Concord St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, American, Southern
– Read more on Yelp

#29. Danny's Philly Steaks

– Rating: 4.2/5 (30 reviews)
– Address: 320 East Bay St. Ste B Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, American
– Read more on Yelp

#28. & Lobster

– Rating: 4.2/5 (10 reviews)
– Address: Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

#27. Oak Steakhouse

– Rating: 4.2/5 (443 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 17 Broad St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Steakhouses, New American Cuisine, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

#26. The Palmetto Cafe

– Rating: 4.2/5 (131 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 205 Meeting St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: New American Cuisine, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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#25. Locklear's on Little Oak

– Rating: 4.2/5 (103 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2293 Folly Road Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

#24. Amen Street Fish and Raw Food Bar

– Rating: 4.2/5 (1365 ratings)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 205 East Bay St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Bars
– Read more on Yelp

#23. Rappahannock Oyster Bar – Charleston

– Rating: 4.2/5 (333 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 701 East Bay St. Ste 110 Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Bars, Live/Raw Food
– Read more on Yelp

#22. High Cotton

– Rating: 4.3/5 (1165 ratings)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 199 East Bay St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Cocktail Bars, Seafood, Wine Bars
– Read more on Yelp

#21. Revival

– Rating: 4.3/5 (246 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 162 East Bay St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Southern Cuisine, New American Cuisine, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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#20. Storm Charleston

– Rating: 4.3/5 (323 ratings)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 32 North Market St. Ste C Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

#19. The preserving jar from Fatboys

– Rating: 4.3/5 (350 ratings)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2487 Ashley River Road Ste 4 Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Home Cooking, Soul Food
– Read more on Yelp

#18. Pearlz Oyster Bar

– Rating: 4.3/5 (402 ratings)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 9 Magnolia Road Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Bars
– Read more on Yelp

#17. Anson

– Rating: 4.3/5 (437 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 12 Anson St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Southern, American
– Read more on Yelp

#16. The Ordinary

– Rating: 4.3/5 (783 ratings)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 544 King St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
– Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Immortal Lobster

– Rating: 4.3/5 (65 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

#14. The favorite

– Rating: 4.4/5 (1424 ratings)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 513 King St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars, Live/Raw Food
– Read more on Yelp

#13. Pearls

– Rating: 4.4/5 (1386 ratings)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 153 East Bay St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Bars, Live/Raw Food
– Read more on Yelp

#12. Co Pig

– Rating: 4.4/5 (13 reviews)
– Address: Charleston, SC
– Categories: Seafood, Food Trucks
– Read more on Yelp

#11. Raw Lab by Empire Oyster

– Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
– Address: 99 South Market St. Port of Call Food Hall Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Live/Raw Food, Seafood, Wine Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Establishment

– Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 28 Broad St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, New American Cuisine, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

#9. Delaney Oyster House

– Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 115 Calhoun St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

#8. Dave's Takeaway

– Rating: 4.6/5 (214 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 42 Morris St. Ste C Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Soulfood
– Read more on Yelp

#7. CudaCo

– Rating: 4.6/5 (85 reviews)
– Address: 765 Folly Road Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Fish markets, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

#6. Edison James Island

– Rating: 4.6/5 (276 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 1014 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, New American Cuisine, Wine Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#5. Florence's Lowcountry Kitchen

– Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
– Address: 1271 Folly Road Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Southern, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

#4. Chubby Fish

– Rating: 4.7/5 (317 reviews)
– Address: 252 Coming St. Ste A Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood, Tapas/Small Dishes
– Read more on Yelp

#3. 167 Raw Oyster Bar – Charleston

– Rating: 4.7/5 (2987 ratings)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 193 King St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

No. 2. Halls Chophouse

– Rating: 4.7/5 (2899 ratings)
– Price level: $$$$
– Address: 434 King St. Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Bars
– Read more on Yelp

#1. Maine Seafood

– Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
– Address: Charleston, South Carolina
– Categories: Food Stalls, Seafood, American
– Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, written by Zeynep Guler Tuck, and is part of a series leveraging data automation in 282 metropolitan areas.

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