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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.7 (2739)
$30 and under
Seafood
701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Travis and Ryan Croxton debut their spinoff from the highly acclaimed Rappahannock Oyster Bar at Union Market in Washington, DC. They’ve even brought their DC Chef, Kevin Kelly, to man the kitchen at this outpost. This location in the historic Cigar Factory Building on East Bay Street, allows room for Chef Kelly to showcase more of his cuisine to a larger audience, including an incredibly unique 40 seat raw bar. Oysters grown by the Croxton’s own Rappahannock Oyster Company are accentuated, but Kelly’s signature dishes like lambs’n’clams, crabcakes, shrimp & grits and the best po’ boy you’ll ever eat are enough reasons in their own right for constant visits. Coupled with a great cocktail program and focus on local ingredients, ROB is a great place for any occasion.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    Columbus
  • Parking details
    We offer free one hour parking 11:30am-5:00pm and unlimited free parking after 5:00pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,739 people are saying

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston boasts "exceptional food" and "fresh oysters" with standout dishes like crab cakes and grilled oysters. The "excellent service" and "beautiful setting" enhance the dining experience, though it can be lively. Ideal for seafood lovers, it offers a diverse menu, attentive staff, and "reasonable value."

2,739 Reviews
  1. Donald VIP

    Charleston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    My favorite place for seafood in Charleston (come here at least once a month).

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  2. Sharman

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was good except ice cream had no flavor The cook kept clanking the pans -very loud bangs-throughout our meal even though we complained about noise to our waiter The water said he told the manager we would never return or recommend because of the noise We never saw the manager Overall not a good experience

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  3. Eve-Alice

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for outside Sunday lunch. Oysters and crab cake were delicious, as well as the chocolate mousse special.

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  4. kevin VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightful meal. I seldom order crab cakes outside of Maryland, but these were spot on. Perhaps the most delish collard greens ever. Highly satisfying! Reasonable value. Would return here a lot based on food quality. A tad loud

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  5. Robert

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service with a beautiful setting for the price, just be aware of how loud it can be.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Will VIP

    New Orleans11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great seafood, ambiance and service! Not for a quiet place to eat; definitely fitting for my family of 5, large parties and groups.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Gigi

    Charleston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Crab cake was fully crab, little filler, if sny. Soft shell crab was scrumptious. Waiter Joseph was excellent!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Louis

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was attentive, the seafood was fresh and well prepared. This was soft shell crab and oyster season and Rappahannock did not disappoint!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. John

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh seafood and our server was amazing. Would definitely go again.

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  10. Andrew

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is our go to place, adjacent parking, consistently good food and wine, and clams and oysters fresh and available. Our server,Jay, was marvelous as well. We’ve been a dozen times and will surely return.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 576-4693.

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston is rated 4.7 stars by 2739 OpenTable diners.

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
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701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbus
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer free one hour parking 11:30am-5:00pm and unlimited free parking after 5:00pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Kelly
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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