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The World Is Your Oyster, Especially If You Live In Charleston

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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. And this weekend, we’re celebrating National Oysters on the Half Shell Day! 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.

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"The Captain" Bloody Mary

Bloody Good: Top 6 Bloody Mary’s in Charleston

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Bloody Marys are the perfect brunch drink. Ideal for getting a little buzz on Sunday morning, or continuing the fun after Saturday night. With just about every brunch spot offering Bloody Marys, it can be difficult to decide where to go if you’re a true connoisseur. Here, we’ve rounded up six of the best Bloody Marys that Charleston has to offer.

The Darling Oyster Bar

"The Captain" Bloody Mary

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“The Captain” is what they call their Bloody Mary at The Darling. And it has earned its title. Almost a meal in itself, the drink features a king crab claw, crab leg, shrimp, a hushpuppy, celery, olives, and lime. The Captain is only available during brunch. Try it or one of their oyster shooters with one of their entrees.

Sticky Fingers

Sticky Fingers Bloody Mary

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Adding to the garnish madness is the contender from Sticky Fingers. Their version is served with lemon and lime…and a smoked rib. With several locations throughout the Lowcountry, you can enjoy the Bloody Mary no matter what part of town you live in. Make sure you get enough napkins so you can clean up those sticky fingers when you’re done.

Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar

Fleet Landing Bloody Mary

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Fleet Landing is a mecca for seafood lovers. Right on the water, you’ll get the freshest catches and the most refreshing cocktails. And their Bloody Mary doesn’t disappoint. They have just the right spice and are garnished with classics like okra, olives, and celery. Best enjoyed while looking out over the water.

Page’s Okra Grill

Page's Okra Grill Bloody Mary

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People flock to Page’s Okra Grill in Mount Pleasant for good southern cookin’. From fried green tomatoes to grits, Page’s has it down. If you’re around for one of their own make your own Bloody Mary bars, then you’ve hit the jackpot. You can have a field day with garnishes from the relish tray and bacon or crab legs. We’ve even spotted one with a waffle…so you can go bloody crazy.

The Macintosh

The Macintosh Bloody Marys

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The Macintosh’s take on this brunch staple is one of the best. Well actually, three of the best since there are three varieties to choose from: bacon (so you can still get that meat fix), pickled, and Sambai cilantro. No matter which one you choose, it will have the right kind of kick and will pair well with one of the delicious dishes on the brunch menu.

Eli’s Table

Eli's Table Bloody Marys

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A favorite spot for brunch, Eli’s Table has one of the best Bloody Marys in Charleston. Their Bacon Bloody Mary is made with house infused bacon vodka, Zing Zang and a bacon garnish. Patrons say that the Bloody Marys are strong and the food is delicious. So if you’re a brunch lover, then put Eli’s Table on your list.

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