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Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston, Charleston, SC

Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston

4.3 (5137)
$30 and under
Seafood
39-D John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Charleston’s freshest seafood, with laidback Lowcountry style. Coast’s chefs meet daily with local farmers and fishermen to procure the freshest seafood and produce available. Featuring wood-grilled fish, a raw bar, and a refreshing drink list. Open nightly from 5:00. Outdoor seating available.

*menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menu

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    King
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:30 PM - 9:45 PM
    Enjoy happy hour at the bar with drink and food specials from 4:30p-6p daily.

What 5,137 people are saying

Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coast Bar & Grill in Charleston offers a "great location and ambience" with a charming, historic setting. Guests celebrate "excellent service" and a lively atmosphere. The seafood is frequently praised as "delicious," with standout dishes like "crab dip" and "fried shrimp." However, experiences with overly seasoned dishes and inconsistent service are noted. Overall, it's a favored spot for "southern seafood with flare."
5,137 Reviews
  1. Andrea VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location and cute atmosphere, but the food was below average and the kitchen looked really dirty.

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  2. Jason

    Atlanta2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was just okay, the food was fine but nothing close to memorable. All three in my party felt the same. Our service was fine, the guy was attentive he just didn't really seem like he enjoyed the job. It's obviously not a high-end restaurant so I don't expect everything to be fantastic, but overall I'd expect better than what we got. Given all the options in Charleston, I doubt I'd ever go back.

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  3. Charlee

    Charlotte7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniel provides excellent service. The hostesses were welcoming and the food exceeded expectations!

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  4. Holly

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute spot but food was over seasoned. We are NIOT picky eaters and go out to eat at least 3 nights a week at upscale restaurants. Just didn’t suit our taste palettes. My husbands scallops were a bit under cooked. No explanation of the catch of the day. In fact we had to ask.

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  5. Megan

    Charlotte7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Have eaten here before and had good experiences but has been a number of years since last visit. Dinner was just okay. Coleslaw was roon temp which was disconcerting, and my fish was burnt, so much so i could only taste the char.. When mentioned it to the server, the manager did not even come over to our table but did offer a free dessert. It was something but was a little disappointing. Will try one more time in the future as I'm not sure if it was an off night or slipping .

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  6. carrie

    Columbus7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Excited to eat here bc ambience was cool and menu looked good. Sadly, pineapple mango mojitos were not good, shrimp ceviche was just whole shrimp in a salsa base. Worse was the poor service-waiter didn’t write down our order, then kept getting it wrong. (And wasn’t nice about it) Meal came out with half of us getting food and the rest of us not getting food till almost 20 min later. Daughter got her cornbread AFTER the meal. Manager actually came over to check and was VERY nice—fixing order, offering 1/2 off meal, so that helped a lot. Two of us had swordfish, which was good-but haricots verts were soooo spicy & actually none of us could eat them (and I love spicy food). Appreciative of management at this place, but overall, just not a great experience.

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  7. Monique VIP

    Wisconsin58 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was nice and provided good service. However, the food was lukewarm and just ok.

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  8. David

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The overall experience at Coast was subpar, especially considering the cost. It was such a poor experience that the server comped my beer and desert, but even with that $40 discount, our bill was still about $140 for two people. The food was average, at best, they were out of several items, my order was messed up, and the 'chocolate mouse' was cold chocolate cake with whipped cream on top. This is for tourists who don't know any better, but even they will likely be disappointed. It was loud, full of kids, and the floor was dirty. There were some bright spots like the conch fritters, but the owners really need to focus on quality rather than 'turning and burning' as many people as possible.

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  9. Cindy

    South Carolina5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most excellent service and food came out fast (we let waitress know we had a show next door she needed a speedy service). Excellent food and fast service!

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  10. Todd VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On our list of must visit restaurants any time we are in the Holy City.

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FAQs

Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 722-8838.

Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston is rated 4.3 stars by 5137 OpenTable diners.

Coast Bar & Grill – 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 36 times today
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39-D John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Boyd
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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