Amen Street Fish and Rawbar | Seafood Restaurant Charleston, SC

Amen Street Fish and Rawbar | Seafood Restaurant Charleston, SC http://www.amenstreet.com The Best Charleston Seafood Restaurant Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:07:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Amen Street’s Oyster Tips | Charleston South Carolina http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/02/amen-streets-oyster-tips-charleston-south-carolina/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/02/amen-streets-oyster-tips-charleston-south-carolina/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:58:15 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2706 With Southeastern Wildlife Expo approaching this weekend, you’re given the opportunity to have some of the very last steamed oysters of the season. A Charleston rite of passage, oyster roasts are a great excuse to gather around a table, get messy and sip a cold beer. If you don’t consider yourself an oyster pro, there’s a bit of an intimidation factor to tackling a bucket of steamed oysters, or even a plate of raw ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/02/amen-streets-oyster-tips-charleston-south-carolina/feed/ 0 Valentine’s Day Date Downtown Charleston at Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/02/restaurant-valentines-day-in-downtown-charleston-south-carolina/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/02/restaurant-valentines-day-in-downtown-charleston-south-carolina/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:40:32 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2680 First, let’s consider our lovely ambiance. Dark, romantic woodwork, soft natural lighting and chic decor score instant points on the date ranking scale. If you snag a table, a seat in a big booth or a high top spot in our Oyster Room, you’re promised a comfortable, cozy fine dining experience.

http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/02/restaurant-valentines-day-in-downtown-charleston-south-carolina/feed/ 0 Amen Street a Delicious Lunch Spot in Charleston http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/02/amen-street-lunch-charleston-sc/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/02/amen-street-lunch-charleston-sc/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:19:31 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2661 First up, we sampled Amen’s re-imagined Ceviche, a dish that swapped the traditional tuna for shrimp. We loved the colorful presentation of pink shrimp, red tomatoes and green cilantro surrounded by a halo of crisp yellow corn chips. The Shrimp Ceviche was ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/02/amen-street-lunch-charleston-sc/feed/ 0 Chef Ollard Educates Kids on ‘Sustainable Seafood & Fishing in Charleston’ http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/chef-ollard-educates-kids-on-sustainable-seafood-fishing-in-charleston/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/chef-ollard-educates-kids-on-sustainable-seafood-fishing-in-charleston/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:05:21 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2626 The SC Sustainable Seafood Initiative is ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/chef-ollard-educates-kids-on-sustainable-seafood-fishing-in-charleston/feed/ 0 support Dishing up the Best Seafood for Restaurant Week in Downtown Charleston http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/dishing-up-the-best-seafood-for-restaurant-week-in-downtown-charleston/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/dishing-up-the-best-seafood-for-restaurant-week-in-downtown-charleston/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:16:55 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2615 As we prepare one delicious seafood dish after the next for Charleston Restaurant Week, we’re reminded of just how special fish, shrimp and oysters are. Not many culinary destinations are lucky enough to have an ocean or river full of fresh fish nearby, or have seafood sustainability initiatives in place to protect the supply. Our Restaurant Week menu, like our regular menu, is full of fresh options, to make ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/dishing-up-the-best-seafood-for-restaurant-week-in-downtown-charleston/feed/ 0 Restaurant Week at Amen Street: The Winter Edition http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/restaurant-week-at-amen-street-the-winter-edition/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/restaurant-week-at-amen-street-the-winter-edition/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:16:15 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2603 If you’re sticking to your ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/restaurant-week-at-amen-street-the-winter-edition/feed/ 0 Chef Ollard’s “Amen’s Traditional Oyster Stew” in Local Palate Magazine http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/chef-ollards-amens-traditional-oyster-stew-in-local-palate-magazine/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/chef-ollards-amens-traditional-oyster-stew-in-local-palate-magazine/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:53:06 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2587 Steamed, raw, fried.. oysters are our ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2012/01/chef-ollards-amens-traditional-oyster-stew-in-local-palate-magazine/feed/ 0 Amen, Let’s Kick Off 2012 http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/amen-lets-kick-off-2012/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/amen-lets-kick-off-2012/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:27:46 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2553 #1- You’re probably familiar with the old wives tale that promises a great fortune when ringing in a new year with oysters and champagne. Just so happens, we have both and it’s working for us. Celebrate with us for a romantic dinner or a low key evening at the bar. At Amen Street, there’s no cover and no annoying crowds. We still have a few reservations open for dinner on ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/amen-lets-kick-off-2012/feed/ 0 Oyster Shells: Recycle, Reuse and Replenish http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/oyster-shells-recycle-reuse-and-replenish/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/oyster-shells-recycle-reuse-and-replenish/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:24:45 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2538 In the Charleston seafood community, oyster shells are a hot commodity. Ahead of the curve in the sustainable seafood movement, many chefs and restaurants work with the SC Department of Natural ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/oyster-shells-recycle-reuse-and-replenish/feed/ 0 Barramundi and Sheepshead on the Menu http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/barramundi-and-sheepshead-on-the-menu/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/barramundi-and-sheepshead-on-the-menu/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:43:46 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2526 First up is Blackened Sheepshead with a Boursin Cheese Grit Cake, Braised Tatsoi and Swiss Chard.
You read that correct. While you may have an initial feeling of confusion, we assure you that it Sheepshead is indeed a fish, and a delicious one at that. Sheepshead is very plentiful just down the coast from us in ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/barramundi-and-sheepshead-on-the-menu/feed/ 0 support Calamari, Corndogs and Hushpuppies http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/calamari-corndogs-and-hushpuppies/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/calamari-corndogs-and-hushpuppies/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:32:27 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2507 Take Amen Street’s spin on the corndog. This is far from baseball game fare. The first difference would be what’s inside the delicious cornmeal batter. Instead of a hot dog, you have yourself a big piece of fresh, local shrimp. The shrimp is hand bread and lightly ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/calamari-corndogs-and-hushpuppies/feed/ 0 Give the Gift of Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/give-the-gift-of-amen-street/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/give-the-gift-of-amen-street/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:07:19 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2490 Why not share the Amen Street experience with someone ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/12/give-the-gift-of-amen-street/feed/ 0 Thanks and Amen http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/11/thanks-and-amen/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/11/thanks-and-amen/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:22:50 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2465 Thank you to the seafood-seeking, the adventurous foodies, the parents sharing oysters with their children for the first time, our partners in the sustainable food movement, ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/11/thanks-and-amen/feed/ 0 Try the Tilefish http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/11/try-the-tilefish/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/11/try-the-tilefish/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:51:42 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2448 Try Amen Street’s Tilefish. Chef Ollard specially created a hearty dinner for this Friday night by pan roasting tilefish and serving it alongside roasted artichoke, fennel and mushroom ragout. By Charleston standards, this chilly day can almost be declared winterous, so what better way to enjoy than with warm winter veggies and ragout?
Tilefish might sound a bit more exotic than your standard flounder and snapper, but be assured it’s just as delicious and familiar. According to the NOAA FishWatch Facts, the ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/11/try-the-tilefish/feed/ 0 Chef Ollard Gets Fresh Inspiration from the Collaborative Chef Summit http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/11/chef-ollard-gets-fresh-inspiration-from-the-collaborative-chef-summit/ http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/11/chef-ollard-gets-fresh-inspiration-from-the-collaborative-chef-summit/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:52:41 +0000 Amen Street http://www.amenstreet.com/?p=2423
The theme for this year’s summit is a topic Chef Ollard and Amen Street know very well: sustainability. The “Hands On: Sustainability in Action”-themed, three-day conference gathered together the best and brightest minds in the sustainable food movement. The Chefs Collaborative describes the group of like-minded chefs, foodies, fisherman, farmers and writers as ”changing the sustainable food ...]]> http://www.amenstreet.com/2011/11/chef-ollard-gets-fresh-inspiration-from-the-collaborative-chef-summit/feed/ 0