When in season, soft shell or blue crabs dot the menus in of eateries in Charleston, South Carolina. Explore all of the historic and natural attractions located around the city, then sit down for a succulent meal of fresh seafood entrees and locally grown wines. Local boat captains supply restaurants with soft shells crabs daily, offering a steady supply to fulfill diner requests.
The Charleston Crab House serves low-country soft shell crabs boiled and rolled into tasty crab cakes. The restaurant's slogan, "Everything is Crab-a-licious" denotes both the importance and popularity of the many crab-based menu offerings. The "Tag and Release" lounge offers libations and daily "Happy Hour" specials. Enjoy a view of passing boats and setting sunsets while eating lunch or dinner at the Charleston Crab House. Menu items include soft shell crab cakes, steamed shrimp, snow crab legs, steamed crab clusters, sauteed scallops, grouper, crab dip and "She" crab soup. A children's menu offers popcorn shrimp, fish fingers, pizza and hamburgers. As an interesting side note, this Charleston restaurant appeared on the A&E television show, "Flip This House" and received a modernization make-over courtesy of the show.
Charleston Crab House
41 S. Market St.
Charleston, SC 29401
843-853-2900
charlestoncrabhouse.com
Hominy Grill features soft shell crab, seafood and produce from local fisherman and farmers for all menu dishes. The restaurant won the "Best Chef Southeast" award in 2008. Located inside a historic building erected in the 1800's, patrons can take a step back in time when pulling up a chair at the Hominy Grill. The ceiling, adorned with pressed tin and a large, hand painted mural greet guests upon entering. Menu items include "She" crab soup, okra and shrimp beignets, fried green tomato sandwiches, grilled shrimp and grits, catfish marinated in okra and peanut sauce, shrimp creole and soft shell crab cakes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily, with brunch offered on Sundays.
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge Ave.
Charleston. SC 20403
843-937-0930
hominygrill.com
The Glass Onion's goals of utilizing locally produced ingredients, naturally flavored meals and "Green" wines is evident on the menu. Seafood captured in nets and cages set by local fishermen are broiled, sauteed or grilled and served to Glass Onion patrons. The wine list includes only selections created in a sustainable or organic manner. Private label beers crafted in regional micro-breweries also make an appearance on the beverage menu. Lunch and dinner are served daily, with a brunch available on Saturdays. Guests can order a "Tasting Menu" during dinner hours. Live jazz performances occur each Wednesday evening and during Saturday brunch. Classical guitar musicians entertain patrons on Saturday nights. Menu items include okra gumbo, shrimp cakes, quail, fried catfish, soft shell crab cakes and fried liver.
Glass Onion
1219 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
843-225-1717
ilovetheglassonion.com
