The Darling Oyster Bar

The Darling Oyster Bar is a seafood restaurant in Charleston, SC, located at 513 King St. It serves fresh oysters, classic cocktails, and Lowcountry dishes to locals and visitors. The menu features raw bar items like oyster shooters and house smoked salmon dip, alongside cooked specialties such as blue crab tagliatelle, seared diver scallops, and shrimp and grits with cheddar grits and country ham. The restaurant also offers catering options including oyster roasts, Lowcountry boils, and corporate events. It holds a rating of 4.60 based on 2665 reviews.

The restaurant occupies distinctive historic spaces and showcases timeless Southern charm. In 2025, The Darling opened a second outpost in Savannah, GA, at 27 Montgomery St. Both locations celebrate the bounty of the sea and the rhythm of the seasons. The Charleston location is open daily from 4 PM to close Monday through Saturday, and from 11 AM to close on Sunday. Reservations can be booked by calling 843.641.0821 or emailing [email protected].

The establishment has built a solid reputation among the customers it has served. An established track record built on a large base of customer reviews reflects its standing in the local dining scene.

The Darling Oyster Bar brings the spirit of the Lowcountry to Charleston through its focus on fresh seafood and historic ambiance.

The Darling Oyster Bar sits on King St, near the Rev. Clementa Pinckney Memorial Mural and the Charleston School of Law, both about a tenth of a mile away.

The business holds a Discoverability score of 75 out of 100, measured by SEOScanPRO, which ensures AI crawlers can find every page of the website so AI assistants can recommend the business. It also has a Performance score of 72 out of 100, measured by SEOScanPRO, which reflects fast website loading to keep visitors engaged and support search engine ranking.

Services:

• Brunch
• Catering
• Dessert
• Drinks
• Raw Bar