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Become A Foodstagrammer With These Insta-Worthy Dishes In Charleston

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Who hasn’t ordered a dish just becuase it would make a great IG pic that will cause a serious case of FOMO for all your followers? Don’t worry, us too. And since Charleston is a culinary destination and everyone lives by the cardinal rule of ‘Gramming before grubbing these days we’re picking out some of the most-insta worthy dishes around the Holy City.

King Street Dispensary

Order: The Dispensary Burger

If you haven’t tried this burger, you’re missing out! For only $6 on Wednesday, you’ll get two double bacon-crusted patties topped with melted cheese on a delicious bun and a side of truffle fries (that are quite possibly the most addicting fries you will ever eat) along with a pic that will qualify you as a major foodstagrammer. If your followers weren’t hungry before, they will be after they double-tap this pic.

 

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Saltwater Cowboys

Order: The Trashcan Nachos

Trying to up your game from a still image to a fire boomerang or drool-worthy Insta story? Head over to Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek and order the Trashcan Nachos. Make sure your phone is ready because when the server lifts the can and reveals the mouth-watering layers of tortilla chips, black beans, pico, sour cream and drizzled queso, you won’t want to miss a beat. 

 

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The Daily

Order: The Avocado Toast

Look up the definition of millennial and we’re pretty sure you’ll find the words Instagram and avocado toast somewhere. And, if you want Insta-worthy avocado toast, The Daily is where you need to go. They start with a slice of crunchy sourdough bread and top it with zesty avocado spread, then leave it up to you to add tomato, bacon, or an egg for a tasty Instsa snack. Tip: snap a pic from an above angle for optimal aesthetics.

 

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Leon’s Oyster Shop

Order: The Char-Grilled Oysters

Even if you’re not an oyster fan, these chargrilled oysters prepared with butter, parmesan cheese, lemon, and parsley are hard to pass up. They’ll have you flagging down your server for another order before you can even finish your first. The presentation of this dish is just as amazing as the oysters themselves.

 

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We know it’ll be hard to avoid taking a bite of any of these dishes before ‘gramming but don’t forget. ‘Gram before grub.

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Best Places to Eat Oysters in Charleston

Shuckin’ Good: Best Places To Eat Oysters In Charleston

Featured Image Credit: The Darling Oyster Bar Facebook

One of the best things about living in a coastal city like Charleston is the fresh seafood you can enjoy all year round. This time of year is perfect for eating oysters. There’s no shortage of seafood joints and raw bars in Charleston, so we’ve come up with some of our favorites for you to check out next time you feel the need for some bivalve mollusks in your life. Below, you’ll find six of the best places to eat oysters in Charleston.

NICO

Oysters in Charleston

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NICO is the new kid in town on this list, but the restaurant is already making its mark as one of the best places to eat oysters in Charleston. This Shem Creek spot is a French oyster bar, so it’s a little different than other seafood joints on the creek. They have a large variety of oysters from the East Coast to choose from. Get them raw on the half shell or baked. If you’re in the mood for a new oyster shot, then try the Scotch Oyster. You sip the oyster brine, pour the scotch over the oyster, eat it, rinse the shell with scotch and shoot it.

The Darling Oyster Bar

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The Darling keeps popping up on our “best of” lists and for good reason. Between the location and the menu, it keeps us coming back. They don’t disappoint with their oyster offerings either. You can get them baked with butter & bread crumbs, Alabama white sauce & bacon, or pimento & sourdough soppers. They also have a variety of different oysters available individually, so you can try different kinds.

 

The Ordinary

Oysters in Charleston

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It’s been said before, but we’ll go ahead and say it again: the Ordinary is anything but ordinary when it comes to seafood. You can enjoy East Coast oysters on the half shell, Smoked VA Oysters, or Oyster Moscow. Or you can get them as part of one of their Shellfish Towers, which includes a variety of raw and cooked seafood.

Fleet Landing

Oysters in Charleston

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Ocean views and delicious oysters are hard to beat and Fleet Landing has them both. You can dine on them chilled on the half shell with house-made cocktail sauce, as part of a fried seafood platter, or fried with southern comfort barbecue sauce. Whichever way you go, your oyster craving will be satisfied.

Pearlz Oyster and Raw Bar

Oysters in Charleston

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Pearlz is the perfect place to eat oysters in Charleston. Eat them raw by the dozen from the raw bar or get southern fried oysters with blue cheese, celery and buffalo sauce. Another way to get your oyster fix at Pearlz is the oyster shooter. Or for something hot try the Baked Oyster Rockefeller.

Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar

Oysters in Charleston

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At Amen Street, you won’t be disappointed with their oyster offerings. Of course, they offer a bevy of varietals on the half shell by the half or full dozen, but they don’t stop there. Get them as part of a deliciously fried seafood platter, fried on their own, or baked.