Location: 35 S. Market St.
Phone: (843) 723-1151

When it comes to seafood, Charleston locals have looked to A.W. Shuck's for 15 years! With convenient entrances on both Market and State Streets, Shuck's offers everything from their famous Seafood Casserole, to Crab-Stuffed Shrimp, to the Catch-of-the-day, prepared fresh and to your specifications. Spirits, Seafood, and Fun...Shuck's has it all! No reservations needed. Lunch and dinner: Sun.-Thurs. 11:30-10; Fri. & Sat. 11:30-11.

Locations: 549 East Bay St., Breach Inlet on the Isle of Palms
Phone: (843) 886-8000, (843) 577-7171

One visit will explain why The BOATHOUSE was proudly voted Charleston’s “Best Seafood” and “Best Waterfront Dining.” We offer “simply fresh seafood,” innovative lowcountry cuisine, and impeccable service. Two convenient locations with a casually elegant atmosphere, join us on historic East Bay and enjoy our Full Raw & Sushi Bar or at Breach Inlet for spectacular waterfront views and balmy breezes. Ample free parking, reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. Dinner: Sun.-Thurs. 5-10, Fri. & Sat. 5-11. 549 East Bay St., (843) 577-7171; sushi and raw bar opens at 4 pm daily and Sunday brunch is 11-2 at our East Bay St. location only. Breach Inlet on the Isle of Palms, (843) 886-8000.

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Locations: Summerville. Johns Island, Mt. Pleasant, Goose Creek

Gilligan's suits your style when the occasion calls for casual-roll up your sleeves, put on your shorts with no socks. This is the place to dig into a bucket of oysters. Fresh local seafood is served in many ways...fried, steamed, or grilled. Plus, Gilligan's serves all your Lowcountry favorites. Perhaps that's why Gilligan's is a favorite haunt of the locals. Kids menu available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Johns Island: 160 Main Rd. (only 14 minutes from downtown and 17 miles from Kiawah and Seabrook), (843) 766-2244. Summerville: 3852 Ladson Rd., (843) 821-2244. Mt. Pleasant: 1475 Long Grove Drive (Seaside Farms), (843) 849-2244. Goose Creek: 219 St. James Ave., (843) 818-2244. Private banquet rooms are available.

Locations: Mt. Pleasant, Downtown, W. Ashley
Phone: (843) 971-7777, (843) 577-2511, (843) 556-2478

Specializing in fresh local seafood, aged choice beef, grilled salads, lowcountry dishes, and many other delicious items. Kid's menu. Full-service bar including our very own HomeGrown Ales. Our Mt. Pleasant TBONZ features the lowcountry's first BrewPub, an in-house working brewery. Large groups are easily accommodated. Serving continuously every day 11 am-late night. We'll keep the grill on for you. 3 locations: Downtown at 80 N. Market St.; (843) 577-2511. In Mt. Pleasant at 1028 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. (next to Publix); (843) 971-7777. And West Ashley at 1668 Hwy. 171; (843) 556-2478.

Location: Coleman Blvd. On Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant
Phone: (843) 884-2560

The new standard in lowcountry dining, The Trawler on Shem Creek is one of the best seafood restaurants featuring the freshest seafood, steaks, chicken, chops, and lobster. Enjoy dining inside or outside on our open-air deck where you can experience all the sights and sounds of beautiful Shem Creek. Private dining rooms for lunch and dinner parties. Raw bar and lounge. Entertainment on weekends. Come join in the adventure. Lunch and dinner from 11:30 daily. Handicapped accessible. Boaters are welcome to tie up at our dock while they dine. Reservations accepted, (843) 884-2560.