There’s no lack of oyster bars about town, but only Adam Nemirow and Mike Lata’s famed Upper King darling perfects the art. A world-class wine program pairs with towers of impeccable shellfish to define the standard for the Holy City, attracting a steady crowd of tourists and locals who line the long bar and feast upon the ever-changing lineup of cold mollusks, ranging from St. Annes from Nova Scotia to our own Clammer Dave’s Caper’s Blades. 544 King St., (843) 414-7060, www.eattheordinary.com (opens in a new tab)
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