Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar

4.7

5142 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 34 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
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, Regional American (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
Neighbourhood
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 5,142 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Seafood
Charleston
Lively
Charleston
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar is a Charleston favorite, consistently praised for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the fresh oysters, she crab soup, and shrimp and grits. The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make it ideal for both casual meals and special occasions, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

5,142 Reviews

D
Dana
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amen Street is one of those restaurants that you hear about being great so you decide to go. Then you try it and you understand the excitement that someone has on their face when they talk about it. The waiter was very knowledgeable in describing each dish and checked in with us enough, but not too much. The food was delicious; I said I would be dreaming of the ratatouille served alongside the fresh catch (flounder for me) and the next day I’m still craving the flavors of the dish. The ambiance was wonderful - slightly dim with quiet music playing to fill the lulls in conversation without overdoing either. I enjoyed a table close to a window and felt no draft, which I have experienced at other places, so this was my small appreciation.
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Jane
Charleston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have gone to this restaurant since it opened around 15 years ago. They consistently have very good food. It’s one of those Charleston restaurants in old building with exposed brick walls. A great vibe and good friendly servers.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Would go back! Was great
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Megan
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for a date night and the entire experience was phenomenal.
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Vicki
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was outstanding. The noise level was so loud that it detracted form the dining experience.
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Kenneth
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The baked oysters was very small portion and not evenly cooked. They sat on a bed of salt which meant if you happened to taste any of the shell it’s was wildly salty. They sat on other food: mahi, fried platter and she crab soup and cocktails were amazing!
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Chris
Philadelphia
60 reviews
4.0
60 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was outstanding, she was friendly, knew the menu well and gave some great suggestions.
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Shreve
Pinehurst
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time going to Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar It was awesome. Loved our lunch. Waitress Emily was so nice and friendly. We will definitely go back. Fun place!
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Cindy
Charleston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Server recommendations and allergy accommodations were outstanding.
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Jen
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, Great service, highly recommend. Ricky the chef did a fabulous job!
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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 5142 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 34 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
Neighbourhood
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, Regional American (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, 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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