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Charleston Crab House

Charleston Crab House

Downtown • seafood
Price: $$ moderate
Charleston Eats: 8.1
Google:
4.5
(4,987 reviews)

Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.

Quick Facts

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Hours

Closed
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Price

$$
moderate
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Location

Downtown
Charleston district
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Cuisine

seafood
Lowcountry dining

About

Casual eatery with a convivial atmosphere, serving a crab-heavy menu of classic seafood.

— Google Editorial Summary

Family-run eatery serving crab pots and other seafood dishes, plus rooftop seating.

— Google AI Overview

Charleston Crab House is a casual seafood spot and bar where locals go for fried shrimp, fish plates and big bowls of crab — people also rave about the pie and the fries. The vibe is relaxed and fun (good for a last-night-in-town meal), and with a 4.5 rating you’ll see why folks keep coming back.

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Reviews

Charleston Eats:8.1
Google:
4.5
(4,987 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Sarah
a week ago

First time going and I was not disappointed. It’s in a great location and the staff were welcoming. There was no wait time and got seated upstairs imm...

Jaydeep Shinde
4 weeks ago

Amazing service and delicious food. The fish was well seasoned with Cajun, tasted amazing by itself and was perfect for me. But as a sandwich it was o...

Reviews last updated: 9/14/2025

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41 S Market St
(843) 853-2900
41 S Market St
Charleston, SC 29401