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The King Claw - Charleston, Charleston, SC

The King Claw - Charleston

4.5 (143)
$30 and under
Seafood
1734 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
"King Claw is inspired by the low country, viet-cajun style of boil-in-a-bag seafood that retains all the juicy flavor combinations of the sea. We then add our own unique blend of spices to seal the deal. You won’t find our flavor combination anywhere else. We prepare our seafood fresh to order and encourage our patrons to get their hands dirty with our signature seafood combinations. We firmly believe in bonding over great food and drinks with family and friends, and what better way than to dig right in with your hands? Come open up a bag, where the juiciness awaits you."

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Cajun, Shellfish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 143 people are saying

The King Claw - Charleston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Carolina

    Child-friendly

  • South Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

  • Charleston

    Child-friendly

  • Charleston

    Good for groups

  • Charleston

    Healthy

  • Charleston

    Hot spot

  • Charleston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Charleston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The King Claw - Charleston offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for celebrations, with standout service highlighted by servers like Michael, Teresa, and Lysa who enhance the dining experience. Guests rave about "the food was delicious," recommending the seafood boils and King Klaw spices. Though occasionally noted for noise, it's "definitely worth eating" for seafood lovers.
143 Reviews
  1. Larisa

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food had some flavor, service was poor. Restaurant was dirty, floors sticky.

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  2. Laurachelle

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was really Nice as we Celebrated my Husband’s Birthday and Mother’s Day!

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  3. Gregory

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was prompt and attentive. Would definitely return.

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  4. Shari

    South Carolina6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Fish overcooked Prices too high Service nonexistent

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  5. Tracey

    Philadelphia29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time eating here. We had the seafood boils. The shrimp and crab legs were nicely done not mushy which is what can happen when you get a boil. The potatoes were good and not an overwhelming number of them. The only item I didn’t care for was the corn. This was mushy. Our server Teresa was great, she made recommendations and was very friendly and attentive. We would definitely go back again.

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  6. Bradley

    South Carolina2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was as advertised, and good. Would recommend the King Klaw spices. Might have liked some tools for opening the crab, but maybe it's a lowcountry thing. Either way, definitely worth eating if you want a seafood boil.

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  7. Israel

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my father’s birthday and I was very grateful for the commitment to service, especially from our server Michael. I have to say Michael went above and beyond to accommodate our group! He was efficient, pleasant, and focused. I appreciate that, he helped enhance the experience.

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  8. Thomas

    Miami - Dade2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience, food was great and the service was prompt and courteous. I’ll eat here again when I’m in Charleston.

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  9. Kelsey

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was amazing, will never forget, and will definitely return.

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  10. Tomika

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10. We loved the vibe. There were groups there celebrating birthdays and they had a good time. I personally love we people are allowed to celebrate and be celebrated. The food was stellar and plentiful. Robin was our waitress and she was AMAZING. We enjoyed our time there. My son who has autism even enjoyed it and he doesn't do noise. Iykyk. Absolutely recommend. Kens and Karens stay home dont ruin the vibe for others. Eat food and be merry.

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FAQs

The King Claw - Charleston does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. The King Claw - Charleston also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 868-6288.

The King Claw - Charleston is rated 4.5 stars by 143 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
19:00
Booked 6 times today
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1734 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

Additional information

  • Area
    West Ashley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Cajun, Shellfish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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