1NIGHT! JBF SemiFinalist Chubby Fish: Charleston’s Seafood Star🤩@JBF 🍽️ [PRE$]

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Featuring Chef James London of the 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalist® for Outstanding Restaurant

Getting a table at Charleston’s Chubby Fish—a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist® for Outstanding Restaurant—requires strategy and patience to navigate the daily lines for a shot at one of just 40 seats. Don’t miss this rare chance to reserve your place at this nationally acclaimed restaurant as James Beard Award nominee® chef James London brings a taste of the Lowcountry to New York City.
A Charleston native, London began cooking at age 14 and went on to train in New York before leading kitchens across the country and returning to his hometown. For this sensational seafood dinner, the menu will showcase London’s inventive approach to seafood, including a vibrant raw bar, oysters, whole fish preparations, and composed dishes.

4.6/5 on Yelp, 4.7/5 on Google

MICHELIN PLATE 🍽️

The New York Times’ “50 Best Restaurants in America” list in 2025

19 on the “North America’s 50 Best Restaurants” 2025 list (WORLD’S 50 BEST)

Cost: $223 (ALL IN)

# What are your top 5 restaurants in Charleston right now? (REDDIT)

Menu: (based on avail)
HORS D’OEUVRES

• Caviar Sammie with Whipped Crème Fraîche on a Potato Roll
• Tuna Tartlet with Kombu, Nori, and Ramps

DINNER

• Poached Black Sea Bass with Horseradish, Thai Basil, and Farmers’ Market Vegetables
• Halibut Tails with Spring Onion Butter, Garlic Rice, Asparagus, and Trout Roe

Pairing: La Comarcal Delmoro Valencia Blanco 2020

• Lamb Rump with Green Garlic, Morels, Peas, and Mint

Pairing: Domaine des Garriguettes Le Béret Bleu Côtes du Rhône

DESSERT

• Strawberry–Rhubarb Crisp with Brown Butter–Pecan Ice Cream

This one-night-only dinner will feature a cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvre upon arrival, an expertly crafted multi-course menu with thoughtfully curated wine or beverage pairings, and a Q&A with the featured chefs.

James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.

~A La Cuisine