Charleston · Downtown

Chubby Fish

Name: Chubby Fish
Address: Charleston, SC, US
Price range: $$$

#5 in CharlestonSeafood$$$

Awards

4.7

James Beard Best New

What People Are Saying

“We loved our experience at Chubby Fish! Amazing celery salad, genuinely one of the best salads I've ever had. The grilled oysters were our favorite of the night, super unique dish, a definite must get. Also got the grouper, smoked fish curry, and chi...”

New Buzz

‘Unlike anything else’: Chubby Fish restaurant to start offering limited reservations

WCBD News 2 · today

Chubby Fish to start offering limited reservations. Here's how you can book a seat.

Post and Courier · yesterday

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HRL Ranking

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James London

Head Chef

Charleston native James London trained at The French Culinary Institute and worked in fine dining in NYC and San Francisco before returning home. He founded Chubby Fish in 2018, earning a James Beard finalist nod for Best Chef Southeast 2024 and a Bon Appétit Best New Restaurant honor.

What to Order

Grilled Oysters

Topped with crab fat curry, these are the consensus must-order. Come at opening or expect a long wait for a table.

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