Chubby Fish

"Neighborhood restaurant Chubby Fish doesn’t take reservations, so show up early for a chance to try James Beard-nominated chef James London’s fare. Oysters and a caviar sandwich are a good way to start the evening and then onto chili shrimp and smoked wahoo curry." - Erin Perkins

"If you’re driving down Coming Street around 5 p.m., you’ll likely notice a long queue of eager diners hoping to get into neighborhood restaurant Chubby Fish (it’s first come, first serve). The sailing-inspired dining room is always packed with customers looking to discover what chef James London has created with the day’s fresh local catch. The caviar sandwich is a must, but also try the chile garlic shrimp, blue crab tagliatelle, and roast oysters with crab-fat curry." - Erin Perkins

"Chubby Fish is a seafood restaurant located at 252 Coming Street, Charleston. It's known for its seafood dishes, including buttery potato rolls with caviar, oysters topped with crab and shallots, crudo of fresh tuna with citrus salad, and filet of tile fish with habanero cream. The restaurant is highly recommended by Martha Stewart, who hosted a luncheon there, praising its delicious offerings. Chef James London, who has cooked for Stewart before, expressed his admiration for her impact on the food and hospitality industry." - Erin Perkins

"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

"Owned by James London, this restaurant emphasizes fresh local seafood and sustainable practices. Offers a unique dining experience based on the daily catch." - Audrey Morgan