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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.