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Leon's Oyster Shop

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

Updated November 2026

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#2 Seafood#3 Business Dinner#6 Best Overall ▲

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4.3
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 3 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.53,391 reviewsTripadvisor★ 4.3981 reviewsYelp★ 4.2about 1,490 reviews

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

Address698 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
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Phone843-531-6500
Websiteleonsoystershop.com
HoursDaily 11am-10pm
ReservationsBook on Resy
Walk-inYes (reservations only for parties of 6-12)

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

Why Leon's Oyster Shop ranks where it does

#2

Best Seafood Restaurants in Charleston, SC

No change
  • Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 3 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Michelin Guide, Oct 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (3,391 reviews); 4.2 on Yelp (about 1,490 reviews); 4.3 on Tripadvisor (981 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 5 different years (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
#3

Best Business Dinner Restaurants in Charleston, SC

New to the top 10
  • Business dining recognition: Post and Courier (May 2024), Post and Courier (Oct 2023).
  • Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 3 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Michelin Guide, Oct 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (3,391 reviews); 4.2 on Yelp (about 1,490 reviews); 4.3 on Tripadvisor (981 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 5 different years (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
#6

Best Overall Restaurants in Charleston, SC

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  • Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 3 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Michelin Guide, Oct 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (3,391 reviews); 4.2 on Yelp (about 1,490 reviews); 4.3 on Tripadvisor (981 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 5 different years (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
  • Readers' pick: Charleston City Paper Best of Charleston 2026 (Winner: Best Fried Chicken).

Rank history

CategoryOct 26Nov 26
Seafood#2#2
Business Dinner–#3
Best Overall#8#6

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)Charleston City Paper: Our Top 50: Spring 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (May 2026)Post and Courier: Dining with a large party? Visit these group-friendly restaurants in Charleston. (May 2024)The Local Palate: An Insider's Guide to Upper King Street (Jun 2023)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2026 (May 2026)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2025 (May 2025)

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Frequently asked

Is Leon's Oyster Shop good?

Leon's Oyster Shop ranks #2 for Seafood in Charleston on TasteSignal for November 2026. Critic recognition from Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and 3 other outlets in the last five years.

What is Leon's Oyster Shop's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

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

Where is Leon's Oyster Shop?

Leon's Oyster Shop is at 698 King St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).

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