We stumbled across the Noisy Oyster while shopping on Market street and thought it would be a good place for lunch - WRONG. I don't think it is good at any time. Don't ask for anything that isn't specifically on the menu. For example, my sister wanted a "wrap sandwhich" but asked if they would serve it on a roll or a bun instead. I ordered a fish sandwhich and my mom ordered a hamburger. The manager told us that they could not prepare her "wrap sandwhich" with a bun instead because they don't have any bread. Totally ridiculus, and we were not even given the option to pay extra for it. By the time we got our food it was cold because the management also refused to close the windows even though everyone in the restaurant was wearing jackets including the servers. Extremely poor customer service, but I think this restaurant only survives because of travelers like us that stopped in for lunch because it was in the right place at the right time. I doubt a local would suggest the Noisy Oyster to anyone for lunch or dinner.

I visited the Noisy Oyster my first day in downtown Charleston. I started with a bowl of she crab soup. This is the first time I've had it, so I had nothing to compare it to at the time, but I thought It was tasty. I ordered a dozen raw oysters. These were some of the biggest, best raw oysters I've had. For a drink I had the Palmetto Pale Ale. It is a local brew and was very good. My wife doesn't like seafood and ordered the chicken tenders. They were good also. This is a very nice, inexpensive casual restaurant. I wanted to go back a few hours later for their happy hour, but I was too full and there were too many other choices around.

Great atmosphere. First time I was there I had excellent scallops but the last time I was there, they were not as good.

The food was good, but service was absolutely horrible for a night that wasn't even busy. Took over half an hour to get drinks(which by the way are way overpriced). The redeeming quality of this restaurant is its location and the view, good for people watching while you eat.