Hyman's Seafood

Hyman's Seafood is a seafood restaurant in Charleston, SC, located at 215 Meeting Street. It holds a 4.90 rating based on customer reviews and is recognized as the most reviewed mom and pop restaurant in the USA.

The Hyman family has operated at this location for over 134 years. The building’s history dates to 1890, when W.M. Karesh started Southern Wholesale in the historic wholesale district. Herman Hyman took over the business in 1924, and it remained in the family until Eli and Aaron Hyman rebranded it to Hyman’s Seafood and Aaron’s Deli in 1987. The fifth generation of the family continues the legacy, with Victor Hyman joining in 2021 and his brother Tobias Hyman joining in June 2024. The staff includes Kitchen Manager Terrance, who has been with the business since 2011, and Edmond, who started with Eli Hyman in 1986. The restaurant employs approximately 150 people depending on the season.

The historic building features heart pine floors, Old English bricks with original oyster mortar, and a wrought iron staircase built in 1887. The restaurant serves Glatt Kosher meals prepared by the Chabad House of Charleston. Menu options include happy hour specials, an Aaron’s Deli menu, a kids’ menu, and selections for larger groups, gluten-free diets, and vegan diners. It also sells gift cards and crab dip cards. Eli Hyman manages daily operations, emphasizing positive attitude and hard work. Victor Hyman, a College of Charleston graduate who served in the Israeli Defense Forces, focuses on operational excellence. Tobias Hyman, a Citadel graduate and former U.S. Coast Guard member, brings leadership experience to the family business.

The restaurant’s long-standing presence and high customer satisfaction have made it a Charleston landmark. Its reputation is reflected in its 4.90 rating and its recognition as the most reviewed mom and pop restaurant in the USA. The establishment was named number six on a list of the 150 most legendary restaurants in the world and their iconic dishes.

Hyman's Seafood combines over a century of family tradition with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, making it a beloved dining destination in Charleston.

The restaurant sits on Meeting Street, just a short distance from the Quadriga public artwork and the City Market Marker.

BizScoreAI gives the business a Technical score of 88 out of 100, which means the website is technically sound and secure so search engines can read it without errors. The Discoverability score is 75 out of 100, ensuring AI crawlers can find every page of the website as a first step before any AI assistant can recommend the business.

Services:

• Birthday/Anniversary Free Meal
• Boiled Peanuts
• Boiled Shrimp
• Breading Mixes
• Cookbooks
• Crab Cakes
• Hot Sauces
• Hushpuppies