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Charleston Map: A. W. ShucksA. W. Shucks Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Seafood
Hours Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Address
70 State St
Location Around Town
Reservations Reservations not necessary
Phone 843/723-1151
Web site www.a-w-shucks.com
Prices Main courses $14-$19
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

This hearty oyster bar is a sprawling, salty tribute to the pleasures of shellfish and the fishermen who gather them. A short walk from the Public Market, set in a solid, restored warehouse with rough timbers, the restaurant has a long bar where thousands of crustaceans have been cracked open and consumed, as well as a dining room. The menu highlights oysters and clams on the half-shell, tasty seafood chowders, deviled crab, shrimp Creole, and succulent oysters prepared in at least a half a dozen ways. Chicken and beef dishes are also listed on the menu, but they're nothing special. A wide selection of international beers is sold. Absolutely no one cares how you dress; just dig in.

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