Charleston Oysters, Seafood, and Raw Bar

In the heart of the French Quarter in downtown Charleston, SC

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In the heart of the French Quarter in downtown Charleston SC, Oyster House Seafood Restaurant is a meeting place for locals and visitors alike to enjoy fresh seafood and Lowcountry favorites like fresh oysters on the half shell and shrimp & grits. With a patio overlooking the historic Charleston Market, the restaurant is ideal for breezy days and warm nights. Inside, a soaring ceiling, exposed brick walls and original wooden beams reflect the past aesthetic of the warehouse district.

Events & Group Dining

Oyster House Seafood Restaurant is the perfect place to host your special event. Enjoy Lowcountry favorites on our patio with views of the Historic Charleston City Market, or in our private event space.

Our Menu

Praline Hushpuppies
Praline butter

Smoked Salmon Toast
Smoked Salmon on toasted baguette with whipped herb cream cheese

Garlic Mussels
Maine mussels, garlic butter, French bread

Fried Cheese Fritters
Pimento Cheese, Sriracha ranch

Crispy Calamari
Banana peppers, garlic aioli

Shrimp Mac & Cheese
Sharp cheddar, crispy Panko

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp
Fried, crab stuffing, wrapped in applewood smoked bacon

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna*
Ginger soy glaze, seaweed salad, wasabi cream sauce, crispy wonton strips

Fire Roasted Oysters*
One the 1⁄2 shell, garlic butter, crispy Panko, Parmesan cheese

Oysters on the Half Shell* MKT
Fresh selections daily

Chilled Oyster Shooter*
House vodka, raw oyster, spicy shooter sauce

1⁄2 lb Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp
Chilled, cocktail sauce

State Street Tower*
12 oysters, 8 shrimp, 1⁄2 lb. snow crab, mussels, on a ice bed

Market Street Tower*
24 oysters, 1 lb. snow crab legs, 6 clams, 12 shrimp, sesame seared tuna, mussels, ceviche, seaweed salad on an ice bed

Charleston She Crab Soup
A Charleston original! Cream based with sherry

House Salad
Mixed greens, cucumber, radish, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sweet tea vinaigrette

Roasted Beet Salad
Red beets, whipped goat cheese, pralines, orange, fennel, dijon vinaigrette

South City Wedge
Lettuce wedge, cherry tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, croutons, blue cheese dressing

Shrimp Caesar Salad
Blackened shrimp, romaine, Parmesan, croutons

State Street Burger*
Bacon, pimento cheese, bread & butter pickles, lettuce, tomato

Fried Fish Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, dill pickle chips, tartar sauce

Baja Fish Tacos
Fried fish, corn tortilla, red cabbage, coriander aioli

Crab Cake Sandwich
Pan-roasted, remoulade, dill pickle chips, lettuce, tomato

Chilled Shrimp Salad Roll
Shrimp, Dukes mayo, celery, scallions, lettuce, Old Bay Seasoning

Shrimp

Oysters

Fish Fillet

Seafood Combo
Shrimp, oysters, fish fillet

Whole Red Snapper
Grilled with citrus & herbs, garlic butter sauce, Charleston red rice, grilled asparagus

Parmesan Encrusted Salmon
Grilled, garlic roasted potatoes, green beans

Hot Honey Fried Chicken
Crispy bone-in chicken, Charleston red rice, crispy Brussels sprouts

Seafood Casserole
Baked shrimp, scallops, crab stuffing, lobster cheese sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts

Lobster Ravioli
Spinach cream sauce

Charleston Crab Cakes
Pan roasted, remoulade, grits, grilled asparagus

Coastal Seafood Trio
Grilled shrimp, redfish, scallops, crispy Brussels sprouts, Charleston red rice

Pan Seared Sea Bass
Orange-honey glaze, served over asparagus and tomato risotto

Shrimp & Grits
Sautéed shrimp, Tasso ham gravy

Fisherman’s Stew
Shrimp, redfish, clams, mussels, snow crab, tomato broth, garlic bread

Seared Sea Scallops*
Garlic butter, Carolina grits, green beans

Bone-In Ribeye*
18oz., Parmesan-truffle butter, garlic roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus

Whole Red Snapper
Grilled with citrus & herbs, garlic butter sauce, Charleston red rice, grilled asparagus

Parmesan Encrusted Salmon
Spinach cream sauce, potato/carrot medley

Hot Honey Fried Chicken
Crispy bone-in chicken, Charleston red rice, crispy Brussels sprouts

Seafood Casserole
Baked shrimp, scallops, crab stuffing, lobster cheese sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts

Lobster Ravioli
Spinach cream sauce

Charleston Crab Cakes
Pan roasted, remoulade, grits, grilled asparagus

Coastal Seafood Trio
Grilled shrimp, redfish, scallops, crispy Brussels sprouts, Charleston red rice

Pan Seared Sea Bass
Orange-honey glaze, served over asparagus and tomato risotto

Shrimp & Grits
Sautéed shrimp, Tasso ham gravy

Fisherman’s Stew
Shrimp, fish, clams, mussels, snow crab, tomato broth, garlic bread

Seared Sea Scallops*
Garlic butter, Carolina grits, stewed tomato okra

Bone-In Ribeye*
18oz., Parmesan-truffle butter, garlic roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus

Lowcountry Shrimp Boil
Shrimp, Andouille sausage, potatoes, corn, garlic butter, Old Bay Seasoning

Snow Crab Steam Pot
Snow crab, Andouille sausage, corn, potatoes, topped with garlic butter, Old Bay Seasoning

Ultimate Steam Pot
Snow crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, Andouille sausage, corn, potatoes, topped with garlic butter, Old Bay Seasoning

Fries
Charleston red rice
Carolina grits
coleslaw
garlic roasted potatoes
grilled asparagus
crispy Brussels sprouts
vegetable of the day

*Contains ingredients that are raw or under cooked.
Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.