RAW LAB by Empire Oyster
Additional information
- Dining style
Fine Dining
- Cuisines
Seafood, Shellfish, Oyster Bar
- Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
- Phone number
(843) 580-7729
- Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress Code
Casual Dress
- Catering
We offer our Marine Cuisine Menu ANYWHERE there is a budget for it.
- Private party facilities
This space is available for private events of 12 or less. www.EmpireOyster.com/rawlab
- Area
Downtown Charleston
- Cross Street
On S Market 100 yards East of Meeting St. Between Meeting St & Church S
- Parking Details
Street Parking
- Additional
Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Private Room
Experiences
Omakase Dining
USD 195.00 per person
Multiple dates availableThis isnt eating or dining out. This is WAY beyond that on many levels. Just read the reviews on Open Table & Yelp. This is an experience you'll love and remember forever. Guaranteed! Omakase is an ancient Japanese service style typically applied to sushi service. The word means “to entrust” or “I leave it to you”. In this style of service the menu is prix fixe. Our OMAKASE STYLE service is not a SUSHI Omakase which many gourmands, foodies and epicureans are familiar with. No, this is an RAW BAR OMAKASE, something different, entirely. Oyster Flights are served with Empire’s Accoutrmement Premier, which is a proprietary collection of toppings, dressings and treatments for oysters available absolutely nowhere else on earth.
Menu
Raw Bar Omakase Prix Fixe $175 per guest. Spirits are NOT included in the Omakase Pairing Experience @ $175
Amuse Bouche - Welcome
Champagne & Caviar Bump
Round One ~ Oysters & Pearls
Paired with Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)
East Coast Oyster #1*
Fresh grated horseradish & lemon
West Coast Oyster #1*
Fresh ground wasabi root & lime
Caviar Bump*
East Coast Oyster #2*
French Mignonette
West Coast Oyster #2*
Japanese Mignonette
East Coast Oyster #3*
American Mignonette
Round Two ~ Uni Meeni Miny Moe
Paired with Santa Barbara Chardonnay (CA)
Pacific (CA) V. Atlantic (Me) Uni
ME - Over Radish With Scallion & Acadian Sea Salt* (gluten free); CA - Over Endive with Black Hawaiian Sea Salt
Round Three - Lobstafari
Paired with Chablis (FR)
Lobster Caesar Salad*
East Coast Oyster ~ Citrus Sea Foam* (gluten free); West Coast Oyster ~ Spirited Pearls* (gluten free)
Round Four - Hyper Local
Paired with Sanceree (FR)
Carolina Shrimp Ceviche* **
Local Carolina Shrimp Ceviche with Shrimp Crisps
Round Five - Smoke Em' If Ya Got Em'
Paired with Txakoli (Spain)
Smoked Willapa Bay Scallops^
Grapefruit & Mint Reduction; East Coast Oysters ~ Cold Smoked with Mesquite & CBD and Lemon
Round Six - Crab Petals
Paired with Vinho Verde (Portugal)
Dungeness Crab Petals* ^
Crab, Avocado, Cilantro, Sweet Corn, Grated Radish on Belgian Endive
Round Seven - Arctic Char Tare
Paired with Pinotage (South Africa)
Arctic Char Tare** ^^
Avocado & Artichoke Compote
Round Nine - Sweet Three Way
Paired with Port (Portugal)
Sweet Three Way
Sea Salt Chocolate - Manuka Honey - Vanilla Bean
Also / A La Carte
Ultra Premium Mezcal, Tequila and Whiskey Bar
Top Shelf Wines & Champagnes
Fun & Delicious Oyster Shooters
Sullivans Island Seabean Martinis
Baycuterie Featuring Ultra Premium Conservas (Tinned Fish) Imported From Europe
Featuring
All Five Oyster Species
Nov - March, when possible
Elite Caviar Service
Rare & Exotic Creatures
Abalone, Sea Cucumber, Jellyfish...etc
Wines
1 Bottle Included in Omakase Prix Fixe Menu for groups of 6 or more
Delamotte Champagne (FR)USD 30.00
Southern Right Pinotage (SA)USD 25.00
Chevalier Sancerre (FR)USD 22.00
Domaine Laroche Chablis St Martin (FR)USD 22.00
Te Pa Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)USD 18.00
Muscadet la Fruiterie (FR)USD 18.00
Diatom Chardonnay (CA)USD 16.00
Giantza Txocolina (ESP)USD 16.00
Martin Codax Albarino (ESP)USD 12.00
Raw Bar Vinho Verde (POR)USD 12.00
Spirits
Clase Azul Extra Anejo Tequila
- OunceUSD 60.00
- BottleUSD 900.00
Don Julio 1942 Tequila
- OunceUSD 35.00
- BottleUSD 450.00
Casa Dragones Blanco Joven
- OunceUSD 25.00
- BottleUSD 600.00
Casa Dragones Blanco
- OunceUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 300.00
Casamigos Anejo Tequila
- OunceUSD 20.00
- BottleUSD 175.00
Espolon Silver Tequila
- OunceUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 75.00
Ilegal Mezcal Cruz del Fuego
- OunceUSD 20.00
- BottleUSD 300.00
Hibiki Harmony Blended Japanese Whisky
- OunceUSD 20.00
- BottleUSD 300.00
Matsui Single Malt Japanese Whisky
- OunceUSD 18.00
- BottleUSD 220.00
Takamine 8 Year Japanese Whisky
- OunceUSD 20.00
- BottleUSD 300.00
Sweetgrass Vodka
- OunceUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 200.00
What 40 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.9Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.9Ambience
- 4.7Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
South Carolina
Best Overall
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Best Food
South Carolina
Best Service
South Carolina
Best Ambience
South Carolina
Best Value
South Carolina
Group Bookings
South Carolina
Notable Wine List
South Carolina
Seafood
Charleston
Best Overall
Charleston
Best Food
Charleston
Best Service
Charleston
Best Ambience
Charleston
Best Value
Charleston
Fit for Foodies
Charleston
Group Bookings
Charleston
Healthy
Charleston
Notable Wine List
Charleston
Romance
Charleston
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FAQs
RAW LAB by Empire Oyster is rated 4.9 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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99 S Market St Charleston, SC 29401-3152
Additional information
- Cross Street
On S Market 100 yards East of Meeting St. Between Meeting St & Church S
- Area
Downtown Charleston
- Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
- Cuisines
Seafood, Shellfish, Oyster Bar
- Dining style
Fine Dining
- Dress Code
Casual Dress
- Parking Details
Street Parking
- Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Private Room
- Phone number
(843) 580-7729
- Catering
We offer our Marine Cuisine Menu ANYWHERE there is a budget for it.
- Private party facilities
This space is available for private events of 12 or less. www.EmpireOyster.com/rawlab