1. Chubby Fish

    Seafood

    Chubby Fish draws long lines for its walk-in-only seafood counter, where an open kitchen and handwritten daily menu showcase Chef James London's raw fish and boldly spiced curries. The communal dining and rotating preparations—smoked sheepshead over rice, yellowtail crudo—reward those patient enough to wait.

    50 Best
    2025 · #19 · North America's 50 Best Restaurants
    James Beard Awards
    2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
    2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
    2024 · Nominee · Best Chef: Southeast · James London
    Eater
    The All-Time Eater 38
    18 Best Restaurants in Charleston
    The New York Times
    2025 · The Restaurant List
    2025 · Blowfish Tails · The Best Restaurant Dishes We Ate Across the U.S.
    Michelin Guide
    Selected Restaurant
    The Infatuation
    The Best Restaurants In Charleston
    Condé Nast Traveler
    40 Best Restaurants in Charleston
    Bon Appétit
    2019 · America's Best New Restaurants
    Address
    252 Coming St, Charleston, SC · Charleston
    Online
    Website
    On the Way What's Around

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