Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar

4.7

5131 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 57 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar opened in 2009, reviving the former Amen name of Cumberland Street and restoring this historic corner. The new renovation stays true to the beauty of the original 1800's architecture while creating a comfortable atmosphere for contemporary life.

Located at 205 East Bay Street in the heart of the historic district this Charleston seafood restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining all within walking distance of the local Market and the Charleston Harbor.

The menu includes a variety of seafood dishes such as oysters, clams and shrimp in addition to an ever growing raw bar menu. Amen Street supports Charleston's local fishing industry with market fresh fish.

We are open for lunch and dinner. Walk-ins are welcome and reservations are accepted as well.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 853-8600
Website
http://www.amenstreet.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Da' Von Keeling

Location
205 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Area
Downtown Charleston
Cross Street
Cumblerland
Parking details
On Street parking and nearby parking garages
Public transit
Public Transit (bus) stop is located directly in front of the restaurant.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 5,131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

South Carolina
Seafood
Charleston
Lively
Charleston
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar shines with its "amazing food," "fantastic service," and "charming atmosphere." Visitors rave about the "best she crab soup," "fresh oysters," and "delicious shrimp and grits." Consistent quality and a welcoming vibe make it a "favorite when visiting Charleston" and a "must-return" destination.

5,131 Reviews

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Donna
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and excellent service. Their shrimp and grits are the best!
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Tracey
VIP
Orlando
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Gorgeous clams and oysters. Excellent service.
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Nadder
VIP
Charleston
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not our first time here but honestly, I have no idea why we don't come more often. We were a group of 14 people, everyone's food was phenomenal and our server Danielle was awesome! We will definitely be back sooner than later!
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Rachel
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our food was absolutely amazing! The baked oysters were PHENOMENAL. Danielle was our server and she was beyond kind and welcoming. As someone who works in hospitality, this place has great service! My only complaint was that the hostess was not welcoming at all. Besides that, our experience was amazing!
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Devita
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was amazing. Definitely recommend ❤️
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Amy
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We started with the SheCrab soup and fried green tomatoes. Delicious. Best SheCrab soup I’ve ever had. The fried green tomato portion was substantial—with okra and pimento cheese. I added some of the hot sauce that was on the table to the dish. Perfect amount of heat. We then had the sweet and spicy shrimp and a po-boy sandwich. Excellent portion size. Francis was our server and was great with recommendations and explanations. Would definitely go again!
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Rosemary
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous and delicious as always! We had a great time!
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Linda
VIP
Toronto
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always come here when in Charleston! Great seafood. Great ambiance.
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Ryan
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This has become one of our favorite spots in Charleston. The oysters are hands down the best here! Good and service is amazing and sitting at the oyster bar at least once is must! Highly recommend
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Doug
VIP
Washington DC
19 reviews
2.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was poorly prepared. Cold fried oysters?? Menu was limited.
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FAQs

Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 853-8600.

Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 5131 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar

205 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

Cross Street
Cumblerland
Area
Downtown Charleston
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
On Street parking and nearby parking garages
Public transit
Public Transit (bus) stop is located directly in front of the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Da' Von Keeling
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.amenstreet.com/
Phone number
(843) 853-8600

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Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar

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Shrimp & Grits

Fried Oysters

Baked Oysters

Drink Features‎

Yuengling, DraftUS$4.00

Miller High LifeUS$3.00

BudweiserUS$3.00

Bud LightUS$3.00

Miller LiteUS$3.00

Amen's Award Winning Oyster ShooterUS$5.00

VodkaUS$5.00

GinUS$5.00

RumUS$5.00

TequilaUS$5.00

BourbonUS$5.00

Wine by the Glass

SparklingUS$6.00

WhiteUS$6.00

RedUS$6.00

RoseUS$6.00

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