We hoped to find a fresh seafood restaurant which...

We hoped to find a fresh seafood restaurant which truly deserved 5 stars.
165 Raw was quaint with a busy patio spot and a charming inside. There was seating for approx 16 in the patio and a similar number inside. Seating is at the long table which also serves as a bar, with a couple of high tables with stools.
The manager took our names on a first come first served base. We were seated at the long bar overlooking oyster shucking, a large selection of wines, amid the bustle of this charming spot. We ordered a mix of a dozen oysters. Shucked to order we enjoyed a selection of smaller briny oysters to meaty briny ones. All were superb. We followed with an order of ceviche. The ceviche, grouper, was light, marinated and in fresh citrus. Delicious. Served with house made tacos we enjoyed an order of guacamole. My husband ordered a small pork soft taco which he found delicious. Washed down with a crisp light wine we even ordered a key lime desert to share. We enjoyed the menu as it was short, fresh and everything was 'in house'.
I can't praise this spot enough. The location, the atmosphere, the superb dishes and friendly helpful staff buzzing around attentively. The service was quick and friendly. This made our visit incredibly enjoyable. Thank goodness we are able to buzz into Charleston from our home within 90 minutes. I cannot recommend this unexpected find enough. This will become a ' must' stop spot to bring our friends.
We stopped en route to another restaurant "just to look'. We stayed for lunch. Not to be missed.