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Leon's

Leon's

Downtown • sandwiches
Price: $$ moderate
Charleston Eats: 8.1
Google:
4.5
(3,084 reviews)

Relaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood & fried chicken in a cool space with a patio.

Quick Facts

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Hours

Open now
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Price

$$
moderate
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Location

Downtown
Charleston district
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Cuisine

sandwiches
Lowcountry dining

About

Relaxed joint serving oysters, Southern-style seafood & fried chicken in a cool space with a patio.

— Google Editorial Summary

Laid-back eatery featuring fried chicken and oysters in raw or grilled forms.

— Google AI Overview

Leon's is a casual, intimate spot that folks keep coming back to for fried chicken, shrimp, crisp salads and solid sandwiches — and yeah, the frozen drinks get a lot of praise. Expect a friendly, lively vibe (they also run the Oyster Shed) and down-to-earth food, not fine dining.

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Reviews

Charleston Eats:8.1
Google:
4.5
(3,084 reviews)

Recent Reviews

bastiennik
2 weeks ago

Everything was impeccable - food, vibe & service. We sat at the bar and had a wonderful bartender who was friendly and helpful, attentive yet chill. ...

RickyMustache
2 weeks ago

Great food. The fried chicken is amazing and highly recommend. Oysters were great and good size and fairly priced. The potato thing they have is to di...

Reviews last updated: 9/14/2025

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698 King St
(843) 531-6500
698 King St
Charleston, SC 29403