Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2015

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In GoodTaste
Food with aView
The Charleston Harbor
Fish House
The Charleston harbor Fish
House, located on Patriots Point, offers
diners a wonderful view of the USS
Yorktown and a sweeping panorama of
the downtown Charleston skyline.
The atmosphere is upscale but
casual. The dining room is a big,
open and bustling space that is modern yet at the same
time welcoming. No matter where
you sit in the dining room, or in
the spacious bar area, you will be treated to a fantastic
view of Charleston Harbor. The wait staff is relaxed and
knowledgeable about the menu, the wine and beer selections
and the fresh cocktails from the bar. There is a semi-private
dining room that seats around 44 people, and the upscale
bar – which seats 100 – can be opened up onto the outdoor
deck. Upstairs, there is a private events room for receptions
and corporate events, along with the open-air Bridge Bar,
which is available when the weather is nice.
Behind the menu is chef Rich Demarse, who has been
with the Fish House for about four months and has been
actively fine-tuning the menu to add fresh local seafood and
produce. He participates in the South Carolina Aquarium’s
sustainable seafood initiative and is sourcing local farms for
seasonal produce. If you don’t find him in the Fish House
kitchen, you might see him in McClellanville buying local
seafood fresh off the boats.
Even though it is primarily a seafood restaurant, The
Fish House offers something for every taste. Among the
dozen or so starters are the usual local oysters and shrimp, as
well as fried pickles and grilled bruschetta. The fried green
tomatoes with smoked corn relish and bacon aioli are not to
be missed. If you are a more adventurous eater, a selection
from the raw bar includes local oysters on the half shell and
shrimp ceviche with avocados, red onions and corn chips.
The main course menu is broken up into two sections
– Coastal and Inland. Two of Demarse’s favorites on
the Coastal menu are the Roasted Scallops – which are
perfectly seared on the outside – and the Tuna Poke
Stack, consisting of Carolina plantation rice, avocado
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chunks, scallions, and ponzu vinaigrette. On the Inland
menu you’ll find Demarse’s grandmother’s own Buttermilk
Meatloaf, which is served with portobello red wine demi-
glaze and smashed potatoes.
The Charleston Harbor Fish House also offers a couple
of traditional deep-fried favorites, including shrimp, oysters
or scallops with two sides, or the fried fish combo with two
sides.
To pair with your meal, The Fish House offers 33 wines
by the glass and 70 wines by the bottle. There is also a nice
beer selection, as well as a wonderful choice of cocktails.
Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner or need to
book a group function such as a wedding or business event,
this place has it all – and a magnificent view as well.
To learn more about the Charleston Harbor Fish House,
visit or call (843)
284-7070.
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even though it is primarily a seafood restaurant, The
Fish house offers something for every taste.
Photos courtesy of The Charleston Harbor Fish House.