The Darling Oyster Bar

Charleston, South Carolina

“Order whatever you want at The Darling. You’ll be happy. The oysters are affordable and the downtown space, right on King Street in the heart of the Peninsula’s ongoing party, is gorgeous.

Understandably, many people opt for an insane Bloody Mary—the Captain comes with a garnish of shrimp, king crab, and a hulking lobster claw (!). But choose a dirty vodka martini and you’ll be ecstatic. Briny and vigorously mixed, it tastes like the sea right as it hits the rock. —MV”

Esquire Magazine