Delaney Oyster House

With all the new restaurants popping up in Charleston, it can be hard to decide which ones are worth trying. However, coming from the brilliant minds behind Charleston staple Husk, I knew Delaney Oyster House had to be at the top of my list. Nestled in a historic house on Calhoun Street, Delaney Oyster House focuses on highlighting the fresh local seafood Charleston has to offer. A substantial raw bar list is accompanied by items such as smoked fish dip, clam chowder, catch of the day and a hummingbird cake ice cream cone - all of which I had and were delicious! (Seriously, don’t miss the ice cream cone) Delaney’s also has a “Lil’ Shuckers” children’s menu that features options such as fish nuggets, buttered shrimp, chicken fingers and fruit ranging from $4-6. We had a full dinner, but I could just as easily see stopping in for some ½ price oysters and a glass of wine during happy hour.

Things to Note:

• The majority of the dining is up a flight of stairs on the second floor.

• The bathrooms are spacious but do not feature a changing table.

• Valet parking is available or there are garages nearby. (Marion Square or Gaillard)

• I’d recommend making a reservation on a Thursday-Saturday evening. You can call the restaurant or book through resy.