Chubby Fish

Cannonborough-Elliotborough · Charleston · $$$

Also listed in: Over 50 Charleston

Chef James London, a Charleston native, opened Chubby Fish in 2018 and still takes no reservations. The menu changes daily around what local fishermen and farmers bring in. The James Beard Foundation named it a 2026 semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant, its second straight year on that list, per Charleston City Paper, and City Paper readers voted London Best Restaurant Chef in Best of Charleston 2026. The Post and Courier points to caviar sliders and grilled oysters with crab fat curry, and to the adjacent bar, Seahorse. It is Recommended in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide American South.

Address
252 Coming Street, Charleston, SC
Phone
(854) 222-3949
Website
www.chubbyfishcharleston.com
Cuisine
seafood, lowcountry, oysters
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Michelin Recommended, Chef Driven, Changing Menu, Locally Sourced
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Details researched October 7, 2026. Hours and offerings change, so confirm with the venue before visiting.
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