The Darling Oyster Bar

The Darling Oyster Bar

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The Darling Oyster Bar occupies a historic space at 513 King Street in Charleston's Radcliffeborough neighborhood, with a second location in Savannah, Georgia. Both rooms lean into vintage Southern character, built around a raw oyster bar, classic cocktails, and a Lowcountry-rooted seafood menu spanning dinner and brunch.

Oysters are the centerpiece here, and regulars point to their quality alongside the seafood menu more broadly. The room draws a crowd for its atmosphere as much as its food — expect a lively, loud dining room and service that's kept pace with the demand, though the popularity means tables fill fast.
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CRITICCovered by Charleston City Paper
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RATINGS4.6 stars across 2,788 reviews1 source
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City

Charleston

Neighborhood

Upper King

Price

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Cuisine

Seafood

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