15 best low country boil restaurants in Charleston SC

15 best low-country boil restaurants in Charleston SC

A low country boil is a southern dish said to have roots in the coastal areas of South Carolina and Georgia. The primary difference between the popular and well-known seafood boil and the low country boil is the addition of sausage. Some also say that the low country boil is less spicy. Except this, the dish is basically similar, following even the same cooking methods.

15. Hank's Seafood Restaurant - Hayne St

Hank's Seafood restaurant is often praised for its great dining experience and crab cakes. But the crab cakes aren't the only good thing about Hank's. They also serve low country boils to Casino Oysters.

14. The Crab Shack - Dorchester Rd

With Crab cakes, she-crab soup, Low country boils, raspberry donut cheesecake, BBQs, and more, the menu from The Crab Shack has enough to please, regardless of whether they love seafood or not. According to Google reviews, they are said to have the best flounder in Charleston. Their more popular branch at Ashley River Rd is now permanently closed.

13. Geechie Garlic Crabs & Seafood - Hanahan

Geechie is considered Charleston's best-kept secret when it comes to seafood. The place is known for serving not just 'delicious' seafood but good drinks too. Their seafood boil comes with juicy shrimps, flavorful corn cobs, and garlic crabs. Their most recommended items are Fried Shrimp, Garlic Seafood, crab rice, etc.

12. Crosby's Fish & Shrimp Company - Folly Rd

Unlike many places listed here, Crosby's is not just a restaurant (and a food truck) that offers cooked meals, but you can also get fresh/ raw seafood items like fish, oysters, etc from the store. About their cooked meals, their seafood boil is popular. They are also known to serve good-quality tacos, shark bites, etc.

11. Lola - Park Circle

Friendly staff, variety of items, great portions, and the taste of the food make Lola a favorite for many looking to have a seafood feast. It is said that their boils are not limited to the low country boil but offer diversity by including various styles of boils. Other than boils, their most recommended items include gator bites, cornbread, etc.

10. A.W. Shuck's Seafood Shack - King St

Often described as a cute little place, the shawl offers both indoor and patio seating for customers. It is considered a hidden gem that should be on the list of every seafood lover who visits Charleston. From the classic seafood boil to the low country seafood boil, A.W. Shuck's never disappoints a seafood boil lover.

9. Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Grand Oaks Blvd Suite 500

The place grew out of the owner's desire to create a place for people of all ages to get seafood meals. Though they primarily offer Oysters and shrimp, they offer everything from the Lowcountry boil you are searching for to crab cake sandwiches and chicken wings.

8. Hyman's Seafood - Meeting St

The boil is made of fresh seafood and created with the perfect balance of flavors. Though there is indoor seating and an outdoor patio, you might have to wait a bit to get your food, but according to reviews, the wait is worth the food.

7. Poogan's Porch -Queen St

The restaurant's description goes like this, "Traditional Southern cuisine served in a Victorian townhouse with porches and a massive wine cellar." This restaurant made Yelp's top 10 places to get a low country boil, but their most recommended food is not the boil, but is chicken and waffles, pimento cheese fritters, she-crab soup, etc.

6. Acme Lowcountry Kitchen - Isle of Palms

Their specialty, for sure, is Lowcountry homestyle food. Almost all their seafood items, from Broiled Seafood to Shrimp and Grits, have good customer feedback. But their most recommended items are Shrimp & Grits, Biscuits & Gravy.

5. Seafood Pot - Rivers Ave

Seafood Pot does serve good country boil and other seafood items, but they also serve other items like fries, chicken, and more, which are also considered pretty good by customers who have had them. The customer service by the employees also gets a green signal on Google Review.

4. Lowcountry Boil Company - Ashley River Rd

Lowcountry Boil Company, popularly referred to as LowCoBoCo, is known to offer customers good Low Country boil. According to reviews, the amount paid is worth the food and the service. Many consider the price to be fair. They offer delivery, and their delivery service is considered top-notch.

3. King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar - Sam Rittenberg Blvd

From juicy seafood boil to low country boil, they offer a variety of boils. Based on online reviews, all of them received positive remarks. Customers have the option to customize seafood boil. We recommend you get the garlic butter sauce with a boil. The low county boil is the most recommended item from King Claw.

2. Charleston Crab House - S Market St

Though customers are dissatisfied with the portion size and the number of sausages in the low country boil, many seem to agree that the taste and flavor of the boil are top-tier. Other recommended items are she-crab soup, shrimp grits, etc.

1. Bowen’s Island Restaurant - Bowens Island Rd

The restaurant is known for its beautiful view, especially the sunset view. Whether you are on a hunt for low country boil or other seafood, this place is considered a must-visit for many. Other popular items on the restaurant's menu are hush puppies, shrimp grits, etc.