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JAMES ISLAND. When the original Bowen's burned down in 2006, it was a sad, sad day in Charleston. That same year, the owner accepted a James Beard award, and undaunted, he set about rebuilding the place that had been in his family for 60 years. It's a bit fresher looking now, but patrons are still encouraged to leave their mark on the walls, the oysters are still shoveled onto your table right from the makeshift steamer and the Bud is still perfectly chilled. Not an oyster fan? Opt for fried shrimp fish and hushpuppies instead!
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DOWNTOWN. From the creators of Peninsula Grill comes this exquisite gourmet seafood restaurant. Hank's is located off Market, in a hundred-year-old, refurbished warehouse, complete with pine paneling and Italian leather-upholstered booths. Have a pre- or post-dinner cocktail at the expansive bar. This place is not to be missed.
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3. Coast
39-D John St, Charleston, SC 29403 · 843-722-8838
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DOWNTOWN. Located in a restored warehouse, Coast's interior features exposed brick walls lined with large marine-themed paintings and distressed wood furnishings. Enviable appetizers, from wood-grilled flat bread topped with shrimp, scallops, pancetta, tomatoes, cilantro, pesto and mozzarella to bacon-wrapped sea scallops in pomegranate barbecue sauce, kick off this exciting menu. Tempting mains include crispy fried whole flounder with cilantro jalapeno aioli and red snapper almondine with bacon cheese grits and sautéed vegetables. The bar boasts a solid wine list, domestic and imported beers, and several tropically-inspired cocktails.
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4. Fish
442 King St, Charleston, SC 29403 · 843-722-3474
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NORTH DOWNTOWN. A lovely balcony flanks the side of this restaurant, housed in a historic King Street home, where diners congregate to enjoy exquisite seafood dishes. Representative mains include roasted freshwater bass with sautéed bok choy, pan-seared red snapper with crispy rice noodles, and pan-seared Maine scallops. The whimsical dessert menu will take you back to your childhood with treats like warm apple pancakes witth vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce or fried banana cheesecake spring rolls with plum chocolate sauce. Come on Wednesday night for the half price wines – one of the best steals in town!
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DOWNTOWN. Enjoy your favorite seafood prepared the way you like it at Hyman's. Indeed, some of the freshest shrimp, fish, and shellfish in the Charleston area can be found here. For five years in a row they have been voted the #1 seafood restaurant in SC by several statewide publications. Thus, you'll always encounter a crowd. Don't let that deter you, however, because they have plenty space for everybody – an entire block's worth, in fact.
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JOHNS ISLAND. Washed in sunny colors and bustling with eager diners, Chez Fish does just as its name suggests: presents ocean-fresh seafood and elevates it with French flair. A few red-meat specials are available daily for die-hard carnivores, but most folks thrill to sample dishes like sauteed flounder with lemon beurre blanc, she-crab soup, perfectly-prepared shellfish, and pecan-crusted grouper. A wine list with selections culled from around the world is a boon; by-the-glass options are available as well.
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7. AW Shucks
70 State St, Charleston, SC 29401-2023 · 843-723-1151
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DOWNTOWN. Set in a historic former warehouse, AW Shucks is a seafood gem. Menu selections include oysters and clams on the half shell, seafood chowder, deviled crabs, shrimp Creole, shrimp and grits, and oysters prepared several different ways. A wide selection of international beers helps to wash it all down. Opt for a table outside on the patio, which overlooks the public market.
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JAMES ISLAND. In the mood for great crab and other seafood delights? Charleston Crab House has some of the best in town at a great price. The restaurant offers cozy dockside dining and spectacular water views, especially at sunset. Enjoy their special Charleston Grouper, Mahi Mahi El Greco, or the massive "Billy's" Big Crab & Shrimp Feast, which includes Alaskan snow crab and Lowcountry-style crab cakes.
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JOHNS ISLAND. This popular local mini-chain is tops for casual dining and is especially good if you're in the market for a family-oriented place. Seafood comes steamed, grilled, and fried, so you can choose how best to enjoy grouper, salmon, shrimp, and the like. Shellfish prepared in a cast iron pot is delicious, as is tilapia cooked in a brown paper bag. Platters and combination plates expand the possibilities, and steaks, chicken, pastas, and burgers are available to folks who don't care for fish. Don't forget to try their hushpuppies!
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MOUNT PLEASANT. Don't be put off by the rustic exterior of this former icehouse. The Wreck is THE place to go for fresh seafood in Charleston. It's a no-frills existence here. Grab a beer from ice buckets in the middle of the floor or out on the back patio, and pick up a paper plate loaded with the best Southern-fried seafood you'll ever eat! Fantastic harbor views, to boot!
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