Hyman's Seafood
Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Charleston, Charleston
"Indulge and get the Carolina Delight with cheese and bacon."(9 Tips)
"The shrimp and grits is delicious , portions are large ."(10 Tips)
"Hush puppies, calamari, fried green tomatoes: all to die for!"(8 Tips)
"I always get the Shrimp Po Boy when I come here."(6 Tips)
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Christina GeiselJuly 1, 2013Love happy hour here. $7 for a dozen oysters at the bar from 2:30-5:30. $2 dom beer and $3 well drinks. Can't be beat!! We tried lots of places, this is one of the best! !Upvoted Jan 30
Clayton PottsJune 11, 2020Charlestonians and locals leave this dining establishment for the tourists. We hope you enjoy it!Upvoted 1 week ago
ЖечаMarch 4, 2013Combo platter of true sea food! So much food!!! Ate half of that..comes with one side - for ex. rice, potato etc. and soup or salad. I've tried crab She soup - yummy!
Theresa - Olaes NoeJanuary 14, 2020The Salmon was small and the calamari I was disappointed in. Left a really bad after taste in my mouth. First time there & not in hurry to go back. They do have the 1st hush puppies I have ever liked.
LaHonda WashingtonJune 28, 2020Locals/natives of Charleston don’t eat here. This is 100% a tourist/out of town visitor’s destination...and they can have it! 🤮
Absolutely love the winter time all you can eat Crab Legs! Great place for fried seafood too. I'm a local and love it! Just because a place is busy is no reason to label them a tourist trap.
Boris BozicJune 8, 2016We were made to feel very welcome. A mixup with our order was promptly fixed without fuss. The shrimp and grits was very good. The Amberjack was alright. The sides were flat and disappointing.
Christina ChinJanuary 5, 2015Overhyped. I'm not sure why it's rated so well, salad was average and crabcakes were good but nuthin to rave home about, hushpuppies good but not my thing. Friendly place, but again, not a must visit.
Todd SmithOctober 4, 2021Yuck! Very much overrated tourist trap. Locals don’t eat here. There are much better options for seafood in this city and Hyman’s is not one of them!
AbDecember 30, 2014Large portions of good seafood served by great, hospitable folks. Here's one of those situations where the service as often even better than the food. Worth the money. Best with friends or family
Toacca RutherfordAugust 17, 2017Wadamalaw Delight, Carolina Delight great appetizers! You won't be disappointed if you like grits and cheese. Boom Boom Shrimp delicious. Fried and stuffed flounder worth it.
Sherri QuilterDecember 10, 2019Called today for reservations was told sis not need them. Traveled across town on bus to be told one hour wait. Would not have time to have dinner. Will never try to have dinner here again!!!
Jackie PicoJune 30, 2012Great restaurant and super friendly staff throughout shop and restaurant! Must get the hush puppies, they are the best on the planet and fried green tomatoes are to die for as well :)
Great food, great service! I try to go there every time we make it down to Charleston. Talked with the owner while we were there. I recommend Hyman's to everyone who visits Charleston.
Mike HelmaseJune 14, 2016The seafood may be ok, but it is over rated. The Aaron deli items need to be avoided. These are not the quality of a good deli experience.
Tyler CrossJune 11, 2016Fried Green Tomatoes are awesome! Get the Two Combo it's worth the money you get a ton of good and can have it prepared the way you like it!
Merab FavoriteNovember 30, 2014Very, very touristy.... Any local would tell u to stay away. While the hush puppies were some of the best I've ever had.... The rest of the menu was not up to par. I won't be going back.
Ghostly InternationalJuly 13, 2011The staff is friendly and welcoming, the food is mouthwatering. Try everything but don't leave without a hush puppy. Then check out the general store and get some ice cream.
Lee FulmerJune 5, 2017Always stop here when we come to Charleston. The food and service is top notch. My absolute favorite are the hush puppies. BEST EVER!- LaHonda WashingtonOctober 25, 2021It’s a tourist trap. Locals don’t eat here and think it’s hysterical that tourists are lined up to get in! 🤣
- Carolyn DacostaAugust 31, 2018The shrimp and grits is delicious , portions are large . Staff is very attentive and helpful . Great place to have a good comfort meal
Carsten NohrdenJuly 4, 2023Omg the she-crab soup is delicious and the hush puppies are the best I’ve ever had!!
John HitchcockDecember 3, 2016I have been to many restaurants in Charleston and this will be my one and only visit to Hymans. The original Charleston crab house is so much better.
LaTanya B. 🌍💥👙👩👧🙏🏾🇺🇸🇧🇸🍫🌊🎾🎸✈️January 16, 2014Popped in for a quick half-dozen oysters. No mignonette, but they did have cocktail sauce. Tasty and quick. Nice bar staff; friendly and smiling.
Clarence RidleySeptember 30, 2014Everything is good here. You can't go wrong with anything. I really enjoyed the Father Platter. A good mix of items.
Lori CoganSeptember 4, 2010Instead of waiting on the sidewalk for your table at Hyman's, grab a glass of wine and sip it on the sofa at the friendly Gaslight Wine and Art Gallery next door! Great folks.
Maris PanjadaJune 24, 2011We waited for 25 minutes but the service was great. AMAZING crab dip & complementary calamari if you show your hotel room key! The Cajun Mayo is also delish. Anything with shrimp is recommended!
Marcia DOctober 29, 2015The food was unbelievably good. I had the shrimp and grits Carolina. I'd have it again. Great food, great staff.
Matthew 🚑 TuttleJuly 19, 2010Exemplary service! The owner sent out complimentary apps. Carolina Delight, crab cakes, Caribbean jerk salmon, fried green tomatoes and a pint of Palmetto Amber... all incredible!
Terry RafaelSeptember 19, 2015If you like flounder, daaaaang it fills the plate; finish one side flip and eat the other half cooked to perfection.
- The Tastes that Make the CityJune 2, 2015The shrimp Po Boy is the best shrimp dish in Charleston, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston. Read more
Steffi GillJuly 6, 2012Call and ask how long the wait is. They'll tell you it's a half an hour. Get there and put your name in and they'll tell you it's an hour. Wait an hour and they'll tell you it's another half an hour.
Nazan OsmanoğluMarch 23, 2018I liked the taste of shrimp and salmon. Also, they are giving appetizers free. Good price, not expensive.- Jeff CorderJuly 22, 2013Buffalo shrimp and buffalo oysters are great. Crab legs not so good but fried oysters and broiled scallops good. No beer on tap!
Koko JenéMarch 31, 2013Omg! Coldest bottled beer EVER! Happy hour (food and drink) specials EVERY DAY! This may be my new fave spot in Downtown Charleston!
Bonnie SmythJanuary 27, 2018Beware, this place is a tourist trap. Awesome service but the food is sub par.
Kathryn PhillipsJuly 1, 2015Everything was great. Hush puppies, crab and shrimp dip, captains platter, grouper, crab cakes
Cesar RazuriMay 7, 2011Combo platters are the way to go: Cajun Flounder, Mussels, BBQ Shrimp & a sweet potato (comes w/hush puppies too) = $20!!
Jenn JenkinsJune 21, 2012Simply some of the best food I've ever eaten! Wonderful staff want customers to be happy, any problems and they'll fix it fast. Great atmosphere.
Joel TortorielloFebruary 3, 2017Never a bad time, food is always amazing and service is very friendly
Karen RamboJanuary 8, 2012This is the best seafood you are going to get in Charleston and the restaurant has a nice environment. Where your sicker for a chance to win a free meal!!
Chloe MotesJuly 4, 2012Mr Eli & Mr V are extremely nice not to mention the amazing staff and food! It's a must!!!
AlexisOctober 19, 2014Awesome hush puppies! I normally don't like crab cakes but these were amazing!
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Voted the Best Seafood Restaurant in the Southeast by Southern Living Magazine 9 years in a row. Hyman's is as much a part of Charleston as Charleston is a part of Hyman's. It's a fun family dining experience not to be missed when visiting Charleston.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(843) 723-6000
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"Everyone was right. The happy hour is awesome. Delicious oysters and cheap beer. I wouldn't miss this place if you're in the area."
Neal - 7.2
"The Carolina Plater has the best crab cake I've ever tasted!!! I definitely will be visiting here again!"
Michael Shirley - 8.9
"Excellent dinner choice! Delicious food. Key lime pie for dessert a must! But the worst sangria I have ever had...tasted like white wine and ginger ale with an orange slice thrown in for color"
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