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Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar, Charleston, SC

Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar

4.7
4.7
5185 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
205 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Da' Von Keeling
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,185 people are saying

Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Kid-friendly

  • Charleston

    Healthy

  • Charleston

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar offers a delightful Charleston dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Visitors rave about the "best shrimp and grits" and "fresh oysters." The ambiance is inviting, featuring historic decor with exposed brick. It's a "must-visit" destination for seafood lovers in Charleston.
5,185 Reviews
  1. Gale VIP

    Charleston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous fresh oysters! Good service. The noise level was extreme last night. A huge table of about 15 men nearby and we could barely hear each other.

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  2. Mark VIP

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Some of the raw oysters were very tiny for the price.

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  3. Lisa

    Cincinnati6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a seat next to the doors that open onto the street. It was a nice atmosphere. I ordered the shrimp and grits. It was excellent! My husband had the burger which he said was very good. Our server Kenny was very good. I would definitely go back to Amen.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While amen street has been here since 2009 we have never made it in for food, only drinks. The drinks are amazing, unique crafted cocktails that are blended perfectly! But today was all about food. My food was delish, perfect temp, seasoning, and portions! Fried oysters are to die for and the tacos hit the spot! 100% will be making this a regular spot!

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  5. caroline VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    My risotto was not cooked all the way. Additionally, our waitress was rushing through the service. Overall we were disappointed with our experience.

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  6. David

    Louisville10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was absolutely amazing. The service was excellent and friendly. The food was incredible! I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves great food!

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  7. Diane

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our experience at Amen’s. Excellent food and excellent service! We are so glad we dined here.

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  8. Amy

    Greensboro2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal. We had shrimp and grits and Bouillabaisse. Both were delicious!

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  9. Barbara

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation at the bar, and had a wonderful meal. We had oysters that were so fresh I was amazed! The main dishes were wonderful and the service was the best. This is one of my favorite downtown restaurants.

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  10. Jeff

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We choose Amen St Restaurant as our primary choice to celebrate our wedding anniversary’s, 40 years in 2025. The seared salmon dish is like a dessert and the seared scallops were awesome. We topped it off by sharing the chocolate cheesecake. Our server Ashley is the best, she has been our server before. We are from Nelson County VA, we love Charleston!

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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 5185 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar

205 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cumblerland
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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