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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC
Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC
Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC
Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC
Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.7
4.7
2416 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 576-4693
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Kelly
  • 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 2,416 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Seafood

2,416 Reviews
  1. EvansS

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Oysters are always. Consistently excellent Service was very friendly and prompt Always a great place for a late dinner E

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  2. NC11A

    Charlotte

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always good food and service. Black shrimp is great!!

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  3. ChuckD105

    Chicago

    168 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    168 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had been going to their sister restaurant in DC (on the wharf) for a while but this is a totally unique setting with a broader menu. Grilled oysters were amongst the best I have ever had.

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  4. ScottT

    Coastal Georgia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Was scheduled to sit at a table for a 530 reservation. We got there too early but we’re told we could chill at the bar. We had such a good time at the bar in the staff was so great. We just ate our dinner at the bar. Great service, great food

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was so kind and patient in explaining the menu. My friends got oysters and I got the scallops and it was absolutely incredible. We will definitely be coming back. The cocktails were delicious too!

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  6. DonnaS

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite when in Charleston! Overall a great place to eat.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were here two years ago. Same great food and service. One of the best raw bar!

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  8. Carbonara

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal, everyone enjoyed their meals. Not just oysters, but the grilled oysters we got were a highlight!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Good food if you are in the mood for a seafood dinner. Lots of small plate options and great oysters.

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  10. JoshuaF

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is completely underrated!!!! great food, great service, great atmosphere, can’t wait to go back 

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  11. suzannebernstein

    Charlotte

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Our server was unfriendly, an attitude of not really caring Oysters were perfectly shucked very chilled, but not flavorful ‘Lump Crab’ dip: no lump crab w/overly an floured sauce

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The oysters and grilled oysters are delicious. To name everything would take me too long. The service was excellent

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  13. StevenC

    Charleston

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It had been a while (no particular reason) since we had been in for a meal, but we're glad we returned! We split the Smoked Fish Dip to start, then had the Whole Fish (Snapper) and the Flounder Milanese for our entrees. Outstanding all around. Joey provided attentive service, and the bar delivered great drinks. Looking forward to a return visit soon!

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  14. Atch

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived early and were seated early. Cocktails were great. Food was exceptional. Our weight staff and everyone we’re on point. I highly recommend their oysters as well as dinner. Can’t go wrong.

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  15. anna

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious oysters , whole fish, shrimp, scallops, steak. all yummy

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  16. JoeG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. The bar staff was fantastic and friendly. Looking forward to going back

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  17. BarbaraR

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great fresh oysters! Delicious crab dip! Lots of wine choices. We had great service sitting at the bar from our bartender!

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  18. LaLa

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall nice meal and service. Wish menu description was more detailed of ingredients.

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  19. DeniseM

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the bar, keith was our bartender and server, he was great!! Food was delicious!!

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  20. HeatherP

    Orlando

    65 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice venue, although it’s a bit loud once it fills up. Had to pay $7 for a bread basket that came with 5 small pieces and no refill option. Said they now charge because so many people don’t eat it. Then why not allow refills.

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  21. GaryH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience2
    The service was not good. I took 35 minutes to serve a dozen oysters. The entree took another 20 minutes. Your beer selection was terrible. Not sure I will ever come back.

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  22. JennieH

    Charleston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dining experience! Food was excellent and the staff was friendly and on point.

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  23. Brent

    Charleston

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Excellent oysters and service. The Grouper special was delicious, perfectly prepared and served.

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  24. AngelaDrake

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The RAP team is incredible. The service and the daily specials are impeccable. Love the fresh fish and the best overall menu in Charleston. A breezy easy lunch ….we enjoyed the ambience and lunch so much we stayed for two hours. Always a local top choice !

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  25. foodsnob

    Western NC

    123 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent shellfish and cocktails. Professional staff.

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  26. Gigi22great

    Charleston

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience! The food is creative and delicious! Service was perfect. We look forward to returning soon!

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  27. Rems

    Charleston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food as always, great waitstaff and ambiance, easy parking. There’s nothing not to like!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our lunch was great!! Diana was our server and her recommendations were spot on. Lunch portions were large. Since we’re first time visitors to Charleston, we asked her about places to go, etc… She gave us a lot of good ideas. Wonderful overall experience.

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  29. ElizabethD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and service! Flavors of the food are amazing! Well worth the experience!

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  30. Scotty

    San Antonio

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great raw bar and entrees. My wife had the crab cake and loved it. I had the steamed clams and the sauce was amazing. Great out of the way place.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Springfield

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oysters were great my wife had a hot peel and eat shrimp dish that was amazing

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  32. JuliaL

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Wonderful restaurant

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  33. DavidT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time at Rappahannock. Loved it. We’ll definitely be coming back. Kevin’s Bloody Mary’s were delicious. We had the old salt oysters, clams & a mussel dish. All were Yum! 👏👏

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  34. IrishSteve

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The six of us had a wonderful experience at Rappahannock. The food was delicious and perfectly cooked and our server Caitlin was so knowledgeable and attentive with great suggestions. We will definitely return on our next trip to Charleston.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went here for a dinner on a girls trip. It was fabulous!

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  36. MichelleH

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An absolute favorite. It is always consistently excellent. Fresh seafood beautifully prepared. Wonderful service, good cocktails and wine list. Getting ready to move from Charleston and can honestly say this is one of the few restaurants i will miss and crave forever!

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  37. airish

    Washington DC

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice experience and good oysters!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great meal. We love the oysters and the atmosphere.

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  39. Lizabeth

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to get oysters. They were all very nice and accommodating. The food was all very good and the atmosphere was nice. Very busy and noisy, but our waiter and the staff went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of and happy.

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  40. seank

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience1
    Price discrepancy from on line info and the flies during the meal were at unbearable levels. Should not even offer outside dining they were so bad

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston using the Order Online button. Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 576-4693.

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston is rated 4.7 stars by 2416 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

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
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