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Looks like an old has station that has been converted into
Looks like an old has station that has been converted into a restaurant. The joint has a great vibe - a bit loud and full of people. The menu covers a mix of seafood and chicken. My choices were raw oysters (a mix of four different kinds) and a shrim
This spot is a little outside of downtown Charleston but
This spot is a little outside of downtown Charleston but well worth the slight detour. They don't take reservations and we're only able to sit us outside, but after a few minutes the sun set a bit and it was a lovely atmosphere. I had wine
Leons was good! We enjoyed the shrimp roll.
We sat on the back patio which wasn't the best atmosphere but overall it was a good dinner.
This is a regular stop of mine when I visit Charleston.
The vibe is warm but chic. The service is excellent - they even offered to close my bar tab once we had been seated at a table, and brought the receipt to me. I am a fan of the grilled oysters and black-eyed pea salad and tried the scalloped potatoes
Everyone raves about this place online, so I had to try it.
First, the ambiance was good. They had outdoor seating which was really nice for my puppy. The decorations and interior design was very artistic, so it added a good touch to our experience The food was fine. Nothing special, so I didn't get th
Definitely check out Leon's if you're in Charleston! GREAT
Definitely check out Leon's if you're in Charleston! GREAT char-grilled oysters. Fun atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining. The service is sweet, our server, Jo, was very attentive! Try the frozen G&Ts while there too!
Wow! I now understand why this place is always busy when
Wow! I now understand why this place is always busy when you drive by it! We started with a nice pour of their house white wine and then the crab and avocado tostada with the hush puppies! Both things very tasty! The tostada I'd recommend each g
The charbroiled oysters were amazing, the ambiance was
The charbroiled oysters were amazing, the ambiance was moody and casual and cozy, the service was great, I will say the price for the amount you got was a little high but the quality was great!
We came to Leon's to kick off a girls weekend in
We came to Leon's to kick off a girls weekend in Charleston- after seeing it have raving reviews! Our server was so attentive and helpful, we got easy parking right around the side of the building, and I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. E
I came here in early June and tbh, I'm still thinking about
I came here in early June and tbh, I'm still thinking about it. I'm from stl, so I did not grow up around fresh seafood. At times, I wish I did so I could have a deeper appreciation for it. I like limited selections, and I knew I wanted to
Champagne of beers and authentic champagne; coupled with crispy fried chicken and fresh oysters!!
Incredibly crispy fried chicken cooked to juicy perfection. The oysters are fresh and they have many varieties! Don’t pass on the sides. The cucumber salad and Black Eyed Peas are delicious and I want to replicate them!! Scallop potatoes are goo
Cool eatery with delicious oysters
The charred oysters are sublime. Fried catfish bites were also delicious, especially with the hot honey (which is available on every table) drizzled on top. The staff was friendly and helpful. The intimate setting is a successful renovation of an old
Love the Chicken
Started with the chargrilled oysters. Flavor was good but thought they were a bit undercooked compared to my favorite oysters I’ve had in New Orleans. I got the dark meat fried chicken. Chicken was delicious and a little spicy. loved that they prov
Disappointed!
Very disappointed after reading very good reviews. Ordered two draft beers that were perhaps 10-12 ounces…very small portion. Ordered the hush puppies which were terribly dry…ate them with added butter, but I only had one. Husband ate the rest b
Don't miss Leon's!
Great food, great atmosphere, great oysters! Harry our server was the best! it was all booked up but they squeezed in our party of 7 at 5pm. Everything was delicious!❤️
Best Local Oyster & Chicken Spot in Charleston.
Honestly this is the Oyster & Chicken spot to go to get the Charleston experience. It’s funky cool, exceptional service and truly fabulous food. Don’t leave town before you can experience this gem.
Thanks for being open, but that’s it
After waiting in line for over hour to get food at the chubby fish for me and my girlfriend’s anniversary dinner we decided to eat here because we got sat at the last available seats in the restaurant. Leans is a great place for lunch and has good
Terrible
Got recommended this place by a local. We came here as he said the other place we were going to had rats and roaches. We sat at the bar as that’s what was available. The place was honestly dirty, which sucks considering that’s what we were trying
Loved it! Great place.
Went for lunch and had short wait. Ordered crispy clam wraps, which were so good, fried chicken sandwich, shrimp sandwich, and catfish sandwich. One was better than the next! Friendly service. Had a great meal and look forward to returning our next t
Good, but not great
The outdoor dining area was shabby. Staff did nothing to assist in moving when it started to rain. Service was lacking in many areas. Specifically asked for oysters as appetizer to come out before meal, assured they would, then meal showed up two min
2.5/5. Pretty disgusting oysters full of sand and unclean.
2.5/5. Pretty disgusting oysters full of sand and unclean. Spat out two out of four. Could here the person shucking cursing someone- me? The service was just meh, bartenders seemed bored. Cucumber salad was the saving grace. I was excited to try
Very disappointing
I have had Leon’s on my places to go and we had the opportunity today while downtown. We had no idea where to park. The area behind the restaurant was not very good. We drove around until finally getting a spot on the road. We were seated quick
A mandatory stop each time I'm in Charleston.
Best oysters, great drinks/beer selection and friendly staff. Will always return when I'm in town!
Always great food and a good time.
Oysters 5 stars. Frozen G&T is amazing. Been coming for 8 years and is still the best,
The food is always phenomenal.
I had fried shrimp with cucumbers (not my fav). My husband had peel and eat shrimp with black eye pea salad and scalloped potatoes. The hostesses are not the best. People were seated in front of us. This is the second time we have had problems with
Just felt like chicken & oysters so I stopped in and Leon's
Just felt like chicken & oysters so I stopped in and Leon's did not disappoint!! Sending all my love to the person frying the chicken! The chicken was fried to perfection! Paired with the combination of oysters will knock your socks off!! I sat a
Leon came highly recommended for our trip to Charleston.
When we arrived on Friday night, we were told there was a possibility we wouldn't be seated and we had to put our name on a list. When we were on our way to another restaurant, we received a text about 30 minutes later saying that we can be seated. W
I love Fried Chicken, and love Oysters, so had to check it
I love Fried Chicken, and love Oysters, so had to check it out... Seemed to be retrofitted gas station or car repair shop, but very well done with nice furniture and decor. The bathroom wall paper is especially entertaining, though might be awkward
Welcome the Charleston Baby!!! This was an excellent first
Welcome the Charleston Baby!!! This was an excellent first meal on my first visit to Charleston, SC. Catfish was seasoned and fried to perfection and the sofserve ice cream was rich and custardy (is that a word? Well It is today) just like I like it.
Such a cool ambiance.
Food did not wow us. 2 piece chicken was so tasty but not enough for a meal. Luckily we added black eyed pea salad (bland), hush puppies (yum). My companions had the fried chicken and fried fish, added scallop potatoes- yum. Skip the ice cream, espe
Leon's is a Charleston staple with amazing drinks, Decius
Leon's is a Charleston staple with amazing drinks, Decius oysters, and some of the best fried chicken around. Even if there's a wait, it's worth it to put your name in and then get a drink or an app at any of the amazing places nearby. Popular for
Long wait
We were looking forward to Leon's based on recommendations. Wait was long. Food was ok. Cocktails were overpriced for the serving size. Overall underwhelming.
Eating good country food
Food great. Atmosphere fun. Service good. Only problem was no reservation and wait long. Hush puppies good. Wife thought fried chicken good but has had better in MD. Scallop potatoes great.
Underwhelming
Went for fresh oysters but was underwhelmed by the 3 slightly slimy possibly not totally fresh ones I was given which is sad because I love oysters and prefer raw ones whenever I visit a city or area where I can be guaranteed local ones. However, the
Excellent Afternoon Meal
I had the Fried Oyster Sandwich with the Cucumber Salad. The oysters were crispy, salty and spicy on the outside and soft and earthy on the inside. Avocado added a nice flavor to the sandwich. The toasted bread was soft and slightly sweet. The Cucumb
Oh my gosh food
Leons has amazing food. My sister had the grilled oysters and I had the cold shrimp roll with the cucumber salad. It was all delicious. If I visit Charleston again it will be the first place to stop for food.
We had another fabulous lunch at Leon's! We started off
We had another fabulous lunch at Leon's! We started off with hushpuppies that are served with honey butter (YUM!), frozen G&T's and Elder75's. Raw oysters & the char grilled oysters are a MUST order at Leon's. The char grilled oysters are s
Grill fish was really good.
Nice place for patio weather, will definitely return when the am back in Charleston
I saw Leon's pop up on several recommended sites for food
I saw Leon's pop up on several recommended sites for food in Charleston and I see why!! This has by far been the best food spot we're come across all trip! I'm not even a fan of oysters, and yet I would have 100 more of these char grilled ones. T
Leon's was recommended to us by several people.
We had to Uber from our downtown hotel location and it was so worth it! It's an old gas station and has an outdoor indoor vibe that is just plain old fun. The food was amazing, I had the fried oyster roll and they have plenty of fried chicken options
Great ambiance and food.
BEWARE, no coffee :(( Every other aspect is great, but very disappointed for a lunch place that is open at 11:00 to not even have a cup of coffee as an option.
Quirky place -- very popular, great food, friendly service
Quirky place -- very popular, great food, friendly service -- and there was quite a buzz. Packed with everyone really enjoying the evening. Highly recommended if you are looking for a fun, tasty meal.
Leon's is always packed so make a reservation.
The food is delicious, servers are good. There's a patio out back and in the front. Parking down the block - but you're not always able to find a spot so plan ahead. Comfy vibe. Can get loud.
Great ambience and service.
Had the Fried chicken and potatoes and they were good. Will check it out again
LOVE Leon's! The food is always top tier and fresh.
Never had a meal that was bad here. Service is always a 10/10. Ambiance is laid back with a nice feel. Love it here.
One of the best spots to take out of town guests.
The fried chicken and the baked oysters are amazing but we also love their salads shockingly. Be sure to come early to grab a table or put your name in and wait
Indulgent lunch
Came for lunch and loved it. sian salad was crunchy and delicious. Fried chicken was juicy and flavorful. Milkshake was indulgent and divine. Highly recommend. Atmosphere was lovely, with several areas for dining. Would have liked eatin
Fab Oysters-- raw or grilled-- and fantastic chicken!
Fantastic Vibe-- very local-- great service-- delicious chicken--just eat it. Great oysters too. Loved the small bites plate of clams on bib lettuce with some great sauce. Everyone loved their food. Black eye pea salad, Potatoes au gratin; Loved love
Lively environment with good food
Our first night in Charleston and the Uber driver told us about Leon's . The place was very busy with a fun vibe. A little confusing as we put our name in to wait for a table and then were directed to wait in line at the bar for a drink. Not many
Great spot for lunch
This was a great place to have lunch, the staff was nice and professional and the food was very good. We tried the grilled oysters, cucumber salad, hushpuppies and shrimp. It was all very good and I would recommend these items! Nice that some of the
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