115 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Located in Historic
Downtown Charleston.
Delaney Oyster House is a seafood-focused restaurant and raw bar located in the heart of Charleston’s downtown peninsula. Revitalizing the Lowcountry’s place in the history of America’s traditional oyster houses with premium seafood and oysters, and located within a quintessential historic Charleston home celebrating the charm and hospitality of the Holy City.
Dinner Monday – Thursday & Sunday
4:30 – 9:30 pm
Dinner Friday – Saturday
4:30 – 11:00 pm
Happy Hour Monday – Friday
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Lunch Saturday & Sunday
11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Food Menu
Revitalizing the Lowcountry’s place in the history of America’s traditional oyster houses with premium seafood and oysters.
Drink Menu
The DOH beverage program features innovative and refreshing cocktails, craft beers, and a wine list inspired by marine influenced terroir from around the world.
Executive Chef Shamil Velazquez
Named a 2020 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast, Executive Chef Shamil Velazquez works directly with farmers and fisheries to source sustainable seafood both locally and from a multitude of regions throughout the world. His menu features an extensive raw bar selection and artfully presented dishes with an emphasis on traditional and contemporary preparations. While paying homage to classic oyster houses that have stood the test of time, Velazquez combines his Puerto Rican upbringing with thoughtful technique and culinary experience honed from kitchens across the country.
General Manager Chelsey Espinera
Chelsey Espinera is a longtime member of The Neighborhood Dining Group family. Born in Oklahoma City and raised in Atlanta, Espinera has fond memories of her parents working in the industry and running around restaurants as a child. After earning a degree in restaurant management and gaining experience in restaurants across Charleston, she joined the opening team at Delaney Oyster House as Front of House Manager & Sommelier before being promoted to General Manager in 2021. In her current role, Espinera brings a strategic management style, with a focus on educating staff on their seasonal seafood offerings and providing guests with all of the charm and hospitality that the Holy City has to offer.
NDG President David Howard
Born in the same home as Admiral Lord Nelson in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England, it’s easy to understand why Howard has an unquenchable thirst for travel and adventure…
Gift Store
Click below to purchase a gift card valid at any of the Neighborhood Dining Group establishments. We also have Delaney Oyster House Hats, Shirts & Shuckers available in-store and via Curbside To Go.
Press
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Contact
Delaney Oyster House
Dinner Monday – Thursday, Sunday
4:30 – 9:30 pm
Dinner Friday – Saturday
4:30 – 11:00 pm
Happy Hour Monday – Friday
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Lunch Saturday & Sunday
11:30 am – 4:30 pm
115 CALHOUN STREET
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
843.594.0099
info@delaneyoysterhouse.com
Delaney Oyster House is a raw bar and seafood-focused restaurant by The Neighborhood Dining Group in the heart of Charleston’s downtown peninsula. Honoring the Lowcountry’s significance as a coastal region and inspired by America’s traditional oyster houses, the restaurant features fresh, sustainable seafood in a casual-chic atmosphere. Located within a quintessential historic Charleston home, Delaney Oyster House showcases the bounty of coastal and inland waterways combined with the charm and hospitality of the Holy City.
115 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.594.0099
