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Seafood is a pretty standard cuisine in coastal states but you can find delicious seafood anywhere in the country, regardless of proximity to large bodies of water. With so many seafood restaurants to choose from, it's hard to know where to start. Fortunately, South Carolina has plenty of incredible restaurants serving up tasty dishes that will make seafood lover happy.
Using reviews, awards and accolades as well as first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "best seafood restaurant" in every state, from shacks serving ultra-fresh dishes to lauded establishments with stellar cuisine.
According to the site, the top choice for all of South Carolina is 167 Raw Oyster Bar. This Charleston eatery is dedicated to crafting simple, delicious meals, and the results speak for themselves. 167 Raw Oyster Bar, which has a 4.7 star rating on Google and nearly 3,000 reviews, is located at 193 King Street.
Here is what LoveFood had to say about this popular seafood spot:
"There might be slim pickings for seafood in some states, but that's definitely not the case in South Carolina. 167 Raw comes out on top in the close-fought battle to be the best, with positive reviews everywhere you look. The restaurant is proof that keeping it simple really can pay off. American classics like po' boys and lobster rolls sit alongside tacos, all of which get regular shout-outs from happy customers."
See the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more of the best seafood restaurants around the country. You can also check out our previous coverage of the South Carolina eatery named the "best retro diner" in the entire state.