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Chubby Fish

Downtown · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 3 TasteSignal categories

Updated November 2026

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#1 Seafood#4 Best Overall ▼#9 Date Night

Good for Date night

Under 50 seats. Menu rewrites every day based on what local fishermen bring in: whole fried fish, blue crab tagliatelle, grouper cheeks, chili garlic shrimp, tuna crudo, grilled oysters.

4.7
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 3 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.71,039 reviewsTripadvisor★ 4.7110 reviewsYelp★ 4.7about 320 reviews

Diner ratings checked Nov 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address252 Coming St, Charleston, SC 29403
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Phone(854) 222-3949
Websitechubbyfishcharleston.com
HoursTue to Sat dinner from 5 PM. Closed Sun and Mon
ReservationsNone. Walk-in only
Walk-inYes, walk-in only. Same-day sign-up list. Leave and come back at your return time.

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Chubby Fish ranks where it does

#1

Best Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, SC

No change
  • Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 8 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Michelin Guide, Oct 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.7 on Google (1,039 reviews); 4.7 on Yelp (about 320 reviews); 4.7 on Tripadvisor (110 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 4 different years (2021, 2024, 2025, 2026).
#4

Best Overall Restaurants in Charleston, SC

▼ from #3
  • Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 8 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Michelin Guide, Oct 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.7 on Google (1,039 reviews); 4.7 on Yelp (about 320 reviews); 4.7 on Tripadvisor (110 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 4 different years (2021, 2024, 2025, 2026).
  • Readers' pick: Charleston City Paper Best of Charleston 2026 (Runner-up: Best Downtown Restaurant).
#9

Best Date Night Restaurants in Charleston, SC

No change
  • Date-night recognition: Post and Courier (2026).
  • Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 8 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Michelin Guide, Oct 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.7 on Google (1,039 reviews); 4.7 on Yelp (about 320 reviews); 4.7 on Tripadvisor (110 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 4 different years (2021, 2024, 2025, 2026).

Rank history

CategoryOct 26Nov 26
Seafood#1#1
Best Overall#3#4
Date Night#9#9

A dash means it was not ranked in that category that month. See everything that moved this month.

What critics and guides say

Michelin Guide: MICHELIN Guide American South 2026 (Charleston-area selection) (Oct 2026)Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Restaurants in Charleston (2026) (Jul 2026)North America's 50 Best Restaurants: 2026 (May 2026)The New York Times: The 23 Best Restaurant Dishes of 2025 (Dec 2025) via postandcourier.comJames Beard Foundation: 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Nominees (finalists) - Charleston area (Apr 2024)Food & Wine: 2024 Global Tastemakers: Top 20 U.S. Restaurants (Apr 2024) via news.people.incCharleston City Paper: Our Top 50: Summer 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (Aug 2026)Post and Courier: 3 days in Charleston: Our food editor's 2026 itinerary (Jan 2026)Garden & Gun: Seven Cozy Charleston Restaurants to Try Now (May 2025)The Local Palate: 9 Noteworthy South Carolina Restaurants (May 2024)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2026 (May 2026)

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Frequently asked

Is Chubby Fish good?

Chubby Fish ranks #1 for Seafood in Charleston on TasteSignal for November 2026. Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 8 other outlets in the last five years.

What is Chubby Fish's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.7 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Nov 2026.

Where is Chubby Fish?

Chubby Fish is at 252 Coming St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).

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