Charleston's sushi scene has quietly become one of the best in the Southeast. These are the top sushi restaurants in Charleston, SC — from intimate omakase to creative maki bars.
← Back to all rankingsCharleston's most serious omakase experience — Edomae-style sushi with nigiri-focused omakase Wed–Sun starting at $100/person; an intimate dining room from Chefs Kazu Murakami and Chris Schoedler serving the freshest possible fish.
Major hot spot on Upper King celebrating authentic Asian cuisine with a regional approach — solid nigiri and omakase-lite program, lemon salmon roll, otoro nigiri, and a popular weeknight happy hour.
Long-standing intimate sushi eatery (since 2001) beloved by locals — super fresh rolls, perfect rice, solid service, and affordable sake in a relaxed setting that rewards the sushi purist.
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