We all choose to live here for a variety of reasons. The Lowcountry delivers on many levels: a healthy and stable economy, great scenery, wonderful weather, rich history and, for those of us who love to eat, a fantastic variety of local foods. While the trend to consume locally grown and harvested foods is relatively new, in Charleston, we’ve been enjoying the fruits of the sea for generations. To help you in your quest for enjoying the best our area has to offer, we’ve compiled our list of favorite dishes from our local restaurants. You won’t want to read this on an empty stomach – seriously!
Charleston – Favorite Seafood Dishes
Hanks’ Seafood
Not to play favorites, but we really, really like almost everything on the menu at this downtown establishment. From their raw bar offering to plentiful seafood platters, Hank’s offers up the real deal in seafood. Here are a couple favorite dishes:
Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Shiitake Mushrooms, Seasonal Greens, Fried Mashed Potatoes, Ginger Lime Coriander Vinaigrette
Seafood al a Wando, Sautéed Shrimp Scallops and Fish deglazed with Sherry finished with Crabmeat, Button Mushrooms and Scallion in a Shellfish Saffron Cream Sauce Served with Fried Grit Cakes
Roast Grouper, Pea and Lobster Risotto with Shrimp Basil Butter Jus
The Boathouse at Breach Inlet
Everyone enjoys the famous “Fishboard” at The Boathouse. Talk about choices! They offer a variety of fish, prepared in a variety of styles but go with the fresh local fish of the day (always changing) and have it grilled – always a taste treat! This restaurant has a wonderful nautical ambiance and a cool, open air, 2nd Floor Bar, called the Crow Bar, where you are highly likely to spot dolphin swimming in Breach Inlet.
The Fishboard
Choose a Fish: Yellowfin Tuna, Local Mako, Local Snapper, Golden Tilefish, etc.
Choose Style of Preparation:
• Simply Grilled with Choice of Sauce:
Tarragon Cream Sauce, Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, Dijon Glaze,
Lemon Basil Aioli
• Sesame Seared with Hoisin Glaze
• Blackened with Tomato Relish
• Simply Fried
• Thyme Roasted
Gilligan’s at The Dock
Looking for a more “down home” approach to your seafood? Classic Carolina seafood is deep-fried and served with hushpuppies. Gilligan’s waterside location delivers the goods along with great atmosphere! Arrive by boat or by wheeled vehicle to this casual eatery located on the Tailrace Canal. Try one of these delicious plates:
Seafood Combo
Choose two separate items: shrimp, flounder, oysters, popcorn shrimp,
clam strips, or crabcake.
Fried Shrimp Dinner
A plentiful plate of hand breaded, lightly fried shrimp.
Hushpuppies are served with all meals and all entrees come with your choice
of two sides.
Prefer to stay home and don your chef’s hat to whip up a fresh seafood meal? Goose Creek locals swear by Anthony’s as THE place to buy super fresh seafood. Call ahead to ask what’s flopped fresh off the boat and then work your magic on one our area’s bountiful seafood selections. Bon Appetite!
Anthony’s Seafood
525 Red Bank Rd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-0060

































