Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston, Charleston, SC

Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston

4.4
4.4
5091 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
39-D John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

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.

Concierge
AI Beta

Ask Concierge and find out exactly what you need to know about Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston.

What 5,091 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 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 "fun, historic, and inviting" atmosphere with Southern seafood flair. Guests rave about the "super-fresh seafood," "great service," and "central location." Highlights include the crab soup, fried shrimp tacos, and attentive staff like servers Emily, Sarah, and Conner. A "hidden gem" with "wonderful service."

5,091 Reviews
  1. David

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite places in Charleston. Food is exceptional and so is the atmosphere.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Ellen

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Brandon, was excellent! Knew the menu and was attentive and friendly.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Dan

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Meals served quickly even though place was packed. Crab soup was heavenly. Shrimp and grits, fried fish and shrimp were excellent as well. Kudos to our server Haley who was on top of her game.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Terri

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! Sarah was very knowledgeable and gave some wonderful recommendations. Definitely would go back.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Scott VIP

    Charleston313 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Have not been to Coast in ages so we thought we would give it a try, we had a gift certificate. It was how we recall, okay, nothing special other than the location. Appetizers were hush puppies, which were good, salad and crab ceviche which was fair, overly tart and appeared to be premade and sitting in the citrus and onion for quite awhile. Entrees were the adobo shrimp skewers and the swordfish. I tasted the shrimp and the adobo and open fire flavors overpower the shrimp. I was told the other items on the plate were fair. The swordfish was small, thin and overcooked. Again overpowered by the open grill smokiness and the beurre blanc was bland. The best part of the dish were the mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. Nothing against the server, he was quite congenial and helpful, but the appetizer salad plate was left on the table the entire time. It took a while to get the dirty martini with 3 tiny olives. Definitely a turnoff. Also I request a printed receipt which never came. Last pet peeve, the white terrycloth napkins are horrible. I was wearing black slacks and ended up having white lint all over them. I ask for an alternative but that's all they have. I had to resort to leaving my napkin on the table and was overly conscious of the conspicuous white lint all over my lap when I went to the theater afterwards. All said, the dinner was lackluster and an overall disappointment.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Diane

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All in party loved food.Not a scrap left. All had different dishes

    Is this helpful?

  7. Andi

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food; excellent service. Vivian was a terrific server.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Wendee VIP

    San Francisco42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service from Margaret and very tasty food for the price. We’ve been here before and will surely return. Like the choices of sauces to accompany the fish. I had the salmon with pineapple salsa and husband had jambalaya. Both were delicious!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Marc VIP

    Jacksonville65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a must go to if you're in historic Charleston. Tucked away down an alley, used to be an indigo factory. Soaring brick walls and perfect lighting. Food was delicious and service was perfect. We'll be back

    Is this helpful?

  10. John

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit to Coast after a long while. The last time we were there, was maybe 3 or 4 years ago, perhaps more. Our previous experience was bad, poor service, poor food. Today was a completely different story. Great food, Emily our waitperson was attentive, funny and personable. This is a welcome improvement kudos to the kitchen, management, and staff. We've been going to this spot since it was Capt'n Harry's years ago, we'll be back!

    Is this helpful?

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 4.4 stars by 5091 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.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. South Carolina
  4. Charleston
  5. Downtown Charleston

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
Google Map for Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston

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
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo