The Ordinary
The Ordinary is a Modern Seafood Oyster Hall on King St, serving New American seafood with wine, cocktails, and oyster sliders.
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- Address
- 544 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
- Phone
- (843) 414-7060
- Website
- eattheordinary.com
Saves & bookings on Pearl
Modern Seafood Oyster Hall with sustained OAD attention
Modern Seafood Oyster Hall frames The Ordinary around New American seafood, local sourcing, and sustainable seafood. Opinionated About Dining included it in Casual in North America coverage from 2023 through 2026.
Oyster sliders, smoked oysters, and rock shrimp rice
Oyster sliders, smoked oysters, and rock shrimp rice give the menu a seafood-specific center. Dinner and leisurely pacing suit plans built around a full evening.
544 King St, smart casual, wine and cocktails
544 King St puts the restaurant in Charleston, with smart casual dress, upscale casual service, and lively noise. Extensive wine and craft cocktails broaden the plan beyond seafood.
Price and Recognition
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The OrdinaryThis venue — the venue you are viewing | New American - Seafood | $$$ | ||
| The Establishment | $$$ | Michelin Plate | French Quarter, Modern Seafood Fine Dining | |
| 167 Raw | $$$ | . Concurrent, Modern Seafood Raw Bar | ||
| California Dreaming | $$$ | , | West Ashley, Seafood & Steakhouse with Lowcountry Favorites | |
| Lowland | $$$ | Michelin Plate | King Street, Modern American Comfort Food | |
| Sorelle | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Historic Downtown, Modern Southern Italian |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended
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Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #608
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Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #403
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Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended
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At a Glance
- Lively
- Energetic
- Sophisticated
- Well Known
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Historic Building
- Open Kitchen
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
High-energy, bustling atmosphere in a grand historic bank with high ceilings, brass, wood, and tile work; lively and loud at peak times.