Chubby Fish

Chubby Fish is a Seafood Restaurant in Charleston, SC. Founded in 2018 by Chef James London, the restaurant partners with local fishermen and farmers to feature fresh, Lowcountry seafood with innovative preparations. The menu changes daily to highlight seasonal ingredients and fresh catches from the Atlantic Ocean and local rivers. Chubby Fish serves a wide variety of dishes, including raw bar items like caviar sammichs, Golden Tilefish Ceviche, and Bluefin Tuna Crudolunch box. The menu also features oysters from Steamboat Creek, Dukes, Aunt Dotty, Crowe’s Pasture, and Pleasant Cove, as well as small plates such as cauliflower cacio e pepe, poached fish, grilled oysters, charred lamb ribs, and fish tempura. Large plates include market fish, whole fish, and chicken. The restaurant holds a rating of 4.70 based on 897 reviews.

Chef London was born in Charleston and raised in SC's Upstate. He began cooking professionally at age 14 and earned a double major at the College of Charleston. He attended The French Culinary Institute in New York City, then served as executive chef at Niko, a Japanese restaurant in SoHo, before working in San Francisco. His cuisine is rooted in Lowcountry traditions and shaped by global influences, reflecting a deep respect for local producers and craftsmanship. Since opening, Chubby Fish has earned national recognition from the James Beard Foundation, The New York Times, Bon Appétit, North America's 50 Best Restaurants, Eater, Food & Wine, and Robb Report. London has received multiple James Beard Award honors, including nominations for Best Chef: Southeast and Outstanding Restaurant.

The business has built a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings. It also has an established track record built on a large base of customer reviews.

Chubby Fish brings James London’s Lowcountry-rooted, globally influenced seafood cuisine to Charleston, celebrated for its daily-changing menu and strong local reputation.

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