Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar

4.8

5059 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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
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

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What 5,059 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Seafood
Charleston
Best Value
Charleston
Seafood
Charleston
Most Booked

Review summary

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Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar is a Charleston gem offering "amazing food and service." Standouts include their "fantastic" oysters and "phenomenal" shrimp and grits. The ambiance is lively yet comfortable, perfect for enjoying their diverse menu. Consistently praised for its "wonderful" dining experiences, Amen Street is a must-visit for seafood lovers.

5,059 Reviews

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Carrie
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our dinner as usual. My husband had a pecan old-fashioned and it was delicious. I had the shrimp platter, which is always on point.
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Sabrina
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I saw all the reviews for the shrimp and grits, and had came here just for that…. & they were absolutely delicious! It was sooo flavorful, had a nice spice, was very warm and comforting for a cold day! Really glad I tried it. The staff was friendly, it took a little time for someone to initially greet me but after my order was taken, everything was smooth sailing. Would recommend!
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LauderdaleWhales
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a dozen single ladies and they were excellent!
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Laura
VIP
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our dinner at Amen! We arrived early for our reservation and had oysters, clams, and drinks at the bar before our dinner. So good! We had the surf and turf special and Lowcountry Bouillabaisse - both were delicious.
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Linda
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The shrimp and grits were outstanding. Husband said the fried oysters were amazing. He had the swordfish fish special (which was a too spicy for him) but, the fish itself was good. Large portions
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Christie
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, ambiance and service we’re fantastic! We will definitely be back! Salmon is a must! She crab soup was also delicious!
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Seth
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
She crab soup was great. We had the calamari and date salad with a crab cake and they were also great. The only average thing we had was the fish of the day sandwich (swordfish). Plain bun and lacked overall flavor. Otherwise everything was phenomenal. Will definitely be back.
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Jim
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family had a great time and our three year old loved every bite of her meal!
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Brian
Charlotte
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good choice…a little pricey but consistently good for and service. No complaints at all.
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Fred
Connecticut
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great experience at Amen Street. Francis was our waitress- attentive, helpful and personable! Seafood gumbo was a special that two of the three had- both raved about it. I had classic shrimp and grits that was cooked to perfection with roasted red peppers and enough cheesy goodness on top. We also had cocktails, the smoked maple old fashioned and a sugar cookie martini. All were excellent, the only thing missing was an Italian Luxardo cherry but no worries. Classy interior, great bar and great location, will definitely go back!
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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 4.8 stars by 5059 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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, Draft$4.00

Miller High Life$3.00

Budweiser$3.00

Bud Light$3.00

Miller Lite$3.00

Amen's Award Winning Oyster Shooter$5.00

Vodka$5.00

Gin$5.00

Rum$5.00

Tequila$5.00

Bourbon$5.00

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling$6.00

White$6.00

Red$6.00

Rose$6.00

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Order delivery or takeout

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