From Ocean to Plate: 8 Lowcountry Seafood Spots
One of our favorite Lowcountry perks is also one of the tastiest. That’s right! Today we are talking about South Carolina seafood. At McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion, residents are centrally located to the state’s freshest and finest seafood spots. Whether you’re dining locally in Santee or making a dinner date in nearby Historic Charleston, your tastebuds are always in for a treat.
1. Santee Seafood Bistro
If you seek a local favorite, Santee Seafood Bistro is your spot. This location provides guests with a laid-back and intimate dining experience featuring Southern cuisine favorites, like hush puppies, shrimp and grits, and more. From soul food to seafood, Santee Seafood Bistro has a little something for everyone, and it’s all close to home!
Learn more about Santee Seafood Bistro on its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SanteeSeafood/
2. Captain's Quarters Seafood and Steak
It’s difficult turning down a quality surf and turf dinner when you’re this close to the shore. With a full menu of American classics, Captain’s Quarters Seafood and Steak invites clients to feast on authentic Lowcountry flavors in a casual, nautical environment. This local favorite is sure to have something for any guest.
Explore Captain’s Quarters now: www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review
3. Santee Steak and Seafood
Sometimes food tastes better when we make it ourselves. When home-cooked meals call you, Santee Steak and Seafood is close by to help you create a masterpiece. This local market is the place to find fresh-caught, quality seafood and prime meat cuts. Then, after your shopping is done, all that’s left is to cook up a delicious surf and turf dinner in the state-of-the-art kitchen of your McCord’s Ferry home!
See more about Santee Steak and Seafood’s services: https://santeesteakandseafood.com/
4. Manning House of Crab and More
This is “luxury food at value price,” as one Google review put it. The Manning House of Crab and More may seem small in stature, but its grand flavors more than earn its place on this list. This Manning, SC establishment is home to fried food basket favorites, like fish or shrimp and chip baskets, as well as catfish nuggets, snow crab combos, Philly cheesesteaks and more.
Explore Manning House of Crab and More’s latest specials on its Facebook page: www.facebook.com/manninghouseofcrab
5. The Darling Oyster Bar
Located on Charleston’s iconic King Street, The Darling Oyster Bar is a perfect stop for seafood delicacies before, during or after your city shopping adventures. This restaurant’s raw bar offers the freshest and finest of nearby catches. Its flavors are as rich as its history, housed in a 115-year-old, restored storefront. Enjoy a meal at your leisure from the kitchen’s brunch and raw bar menus.
View The Darling Oyster Bar’s menu and online shop: thedarling.com
6. Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop
Discover New Orleans-inspired soul food in this unique dining setting. Housed in a refurbished Charleston body shop, Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop is home to delicious local seafood like its namesake oysters and savory fried chicken (which has become the staple of the establishment). The atmosphere at Leon’s is like nothing else, with functioning garage doors and walls adorned by memorabilia once belonging to Leon Ravenel, the garage’s original owner.
See what Leon’s has to offer: leonsoystershop.com
7. Rappahannock Oyster Bar
This Charleston-based locale has an ambiance as rich as its flavors. Rappahannock Oyster Bar is nestled in a 19th-century East Bay Street cigar factory located just along the Cooper River. This rustic restaurant is a must for any seafood lover visiting the Holy City and features a “pantry concept” which showcases the kitchen’s fresh catches in a seafood market-style display.
See Rappahannock Oyster Bar’s freshest catches for yourself: www.rroysters.com
8. Pearlz Oyster Bar
Who doesn’t love having options? If you find yourself falling for Pearlz Oyster Bar’s dishes, you’re in good luck! This scrumptious seafood spot can be found in not one, not two, not three but four Carolina cities. Pearlz Oyster Bar is serving fresh seafood creations filled with coastal flavor in Columbia, Charleston, West Ashley and even Ballantyne, NC.
Visit Pearlz Oyster Bar online and prepare for your next feast: www.pearlzoysterbar.com
Discover Life In McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion
Located on the south shore of South Carolina’s largest freshwater lake, McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion offers comfort in nature with convenient access to South Carolina’s very best. Our gated neighborhood provides residents with safety and is conveniently located near all your essential needs. Contact us today to secure your newly constructed home, and visit our website to explore the Santee area!
