"Tucked into a neighborhood that Charleston doesn't really want to get overrun by tourists, Chubby Fish has some of the best seafood in a seafood-centric town. At 5 p.m. every night, the blue velour curtains at the no-reservations spot are pulled back, and people quickly file into the standing-room-only bar as they wait to get a seat. Chef James London brings a bit of all the styles he's cooked in to Chubby Fish, leading to a range of different fish preparations, from crudo with chili ponzu to amberjack spread with pickled peppers, to braised grouper cheeks with field peas. Whatever ends up on the menu, you can expect it to be absolutely delicious." - Stephanie Burt
Courtesy Chubby Fish
