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9 Amazing Oyster Deals in Charleston

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Oysters on the half shell can get pretty pricey, but there are several Lowcountry restaurants offering steep discounts during happy hour. Mollusk lovers can find varietals for $1 to $2.

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Pearlz Oyster Bar - West Ashley

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With two locations, downtown and West Ashley, you have two chances to order a half dozen oysters for $11 at Pearlz. The deal starts during happy hour, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., during the week. Go early, because tables tend to fill up as soon as the doors open.

The Darling Oyster Bar

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The Darling Oyster Bar makes for a handsome happy hour stop on Upper King. Select oysters are only $1.50 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the week. Sit at the front window and watch the world go by while enjoying the deal on bivalves.

Coast Bar & Grill

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Saunter down Hutson Alley to find the Coast Bar & Grill happy hour deals. Monday through Thursday nights, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., enjoy a half dozen of raw, steamed, or fried oysters for just $7.

Rappahannock Oyster Bar

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Rappahannock Oyster Bar always offers oysters from its farms for $2. There are also discounted bar snacks and beer and wine selections. On Sundays, after 1 p.m., Rappahannock oysters are only $1 (excludes holidays).

Oyster House and O-Bar

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Oyster House and O-Bar (formerly A.W. Shucks) offers $1 oysters on the happy hour menu. When available, the seafood restaurant serves local selections, like Carolina Cups or Oak Island oysters.

Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar

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Saddle up to the bar at Amen Street for heavily discounted half shells during happy hour (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the week). A dozen raw oysters will only set you back $14.00.

Step away from traffic and pretend you’re at the French countryside at Nico, which offers $1.50 oysters during happy hour, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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The Longboard

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From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., daily, beach restaurant the Longboard offers a dozen raw or grilled oysters for $2 each. The bar also offers drink specials during happy hour too.

Pier 41

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From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, oysters and glasses of sparkling wine are only $2 at Pier 41. Go early to avoid crowds.

Pearlz Oyster Bar - West Ashley

With two locations, downtown and West Ashley, you have two chances to order a half dozen oysters for $11 at Pearlz. The deal starts during happy hour, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., during the week. Go early, because tables tend to fill up as soon as the doors open.

The Darling Oyster Bar

The Darling Oyster Bar makes for a handsome happy hour stop on Upper King. Select oysters are only $1.50 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the week. Sit at the front window and watch the world go by while enjoying the deal on bivalves.

Coast Bar & Grill

Saunter down Hutson Alley to find the Coast Bar & Grill happy hour deals. Monday through Thursday nights, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., enjoy a half dozen of raw, steamed, or fried oysters for just $7.

Rappahannock Oyster Bar

Rappahannock Oyster Bar always offers oysters from its farms for $2. There are also discounted bar snacks and beer and wine selections. On Sundays, after 1 p.m., Rappahannock oysters are only $1 (excludes holidays).

Oyster House and O-Bar

Oyster House and O-Bar (formerly A.W. Shucks) offers $1 oysters on the happy hour menu. When available, the seafood restaurant serves local selections, like Carolina Cups or Oak Island oysters.

Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar

Saddle up to the bar at Amen Street for heavily discounted half shells during happy hour (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the week). A dozen raw oysters will only set you back $14.00.

Nico

Step away from traffic and pretend you’re at the French countryside at Nico, which offers $1.50 oysters during happy hour, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Nico

The Longboard

From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., daily, beach restaurant the Longboard offers a dozen raw or grilled oysters for $2 each. The bar also offers drink specials during happy hour too.

Pier 41

From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, oysters and glasses of sparkling wine are only $2 at Pier 41. Go early to avoid crowds.

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