Hyman's Seafood is a seafood restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina in the United States.[1] The restaurant is a fifth-generation family business owned by the Hyman family.[2][3]
| Hyman's Seafood | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1890 |
| Owner(s) | Eli Hyman Victor Hyman |
| Street address | 215 Meeting Street |
| City | Charleston |
| State | South Carolina |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 29401 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 32°46′54″N 79°55′55″W / 32.78164°N 79.931823°W |
| Website | hymanseafood |
Background
editHyman's Seafood was originally established in 1890 by Jewish immigrant W.M. Karesh (the great-grandfather of the current owners) as a wholesale dry goods general store and small tavern.[4][5][6] In 1924, the business was renamed "Hyman's Wholesale Company." The business opened its deli in 1986 and the full seafood restaurant in 1987.[7][8] The restaurant offers a large selection of fresh-caught fish and a variety of shellfish.[9]
Chef Benjamin Dennis IV worked as Hyman's Seafood as a dishwasher, and the early job inspired him to pursue a career in the culinary arts.[10] Comedian Dusty Slay was also an employee at Hyman's, and has included the restaurant in his comedy set.[11]
Because the restaurant is next door to the Charleston Place Hotel, it has been frequented by celebrities and entertainers. There are brass plaques on the tables and walls to denote who dined there.[12][13][8]
Awards
editHyman's Seafood has been ranked as one of the world's 150 'legendary restaurants' in TasteAtlas.[14] The restaurant has also been included as a South Carolina "Must See" in the Michelin Guide.[15]
In popular culture
editThe restaurant was mentioned in the 2012 novel, Dead Low Tide, by Bret Lott.[16]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina, according to Tripadvisor". WCBD News 2. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Hyman's Team". Hyman's Seafood. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Local restaurant, Hyman's Seafood, serves up free meals for homeless in Charleston". WCBD News 2. 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Our History". Hyman's Seafood. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Perkins, Erin (2015-01-27). "After 28 Years, Eli Hyman Still Has a Passion for Service". Eater Carolinas. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Barnett, Rachel Gordin; Harvey, Lyssa Kligman (2023-08-29). Kugels and Collards: Stories of Food, Family, and Tradition in Jewish South Carolina. Univ of South Carolina Press. ISBN 978-1-64336-422-3.
- ^ Barna, Stephanie (2017-03-01). "Is Hyman's a tourist trap, a beloved classic, or, perhaps, an institution?". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b Chamberlain, Chris (2012-09-17). The Southern Foodie: 100 Places to Eat in the South Before You Die (and the Recipes That Made Them Famous). HarperChristian + ORM. ISBN 978-1-4016-0170-6.
- ^ Perry, Lee Davis (2014-12-07). Insiders' Guide® to Charleston: Including Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, Kiawah, and Other Islands. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-1523-8.
- ^ Michelle, Trelani (February 2022). "Chef Benjamin Dennis continues his journey in understanding, preserving, and uplifting Gullah culture through food | Charleston Magazine". CHARLESTON SC |. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ Hardaway, Mary Scott (2019-05-23). "Dusty Slay talks drunk texts, designated drivers, and working at Hyman's Seafood during Comedy Central set". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Critical Acclaim". Hyman's Seafood. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ James, D. R. E. (2019-08-14). "In defense of Hyman's take on the classic shrimp and grits". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "150 Most Legendary Restaurants in the World & Their Iconic Dishes". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Michelin Must Sees Charleston, Savannah and the South Carolina Coast (in French). Michelin Travel & Lifestyle. 2012-10-01. ISBN 978-2-06-718291-2.
- ^ Lott, Bret (2012-01-17). Dead Low Tide. Random House Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-679-64425-5.