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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.7
4.7
2612 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 8 times today

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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 2,612 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Lively

  • Charleston

    Seafood

2,612 Reviews
  1. Karen

    New York City

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bar restaurant with parking adjacent-really good service and food. A little off the "beaten path" but well worth it!

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  2. Kath

    Houston

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice casual place with good food and service. Excellent tomato salad! Would go again for the oysters!

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  3. Christine

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ashlyn was awesome. I enjoyed everything I ordered. I will definitely be back!

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  4. Jeanne

    Charleston

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Extremely high noise level but food was very good as always.

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  5. Charlton

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always enjoyed dinner at Rappahannock! It is definitely our “go to” spot and we tell our friends and others visiting to check them out for sure!!

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  6. Doug

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Knowledge, kind service and outstanding meal options. Blackened Grouper was excellent.

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  7. Dina

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very accommodating for our large party. Patient with us while we waited for a few of the members of our party to arrive. Great with recommendations

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  8. Joan

    Charlotte

    33 reviews

    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    In a town of really good food, the oysters, tomato salad and clam pasta were good. The bread was dry; the saltines we had were stale, and the two types of butter for the bread weren't explained when the bread was delivered., We also had a terrible experience with service and wait time. While that seems a plus in other reviews. We waited for 20 minutes between getting water and finally flagging another server to help take our order: our waiter disappeared. Once the order was taken, it was another 22 minutes before food arrived, and then another wait for the next course. Meanwhile, another table was served within five minutes of sitting down. While accidents can happen (was our order ever given to the kitchen?) servers should follow up, give a complementary bread tray (you have to pay for bread) or let you know there would be a delay. We heard nothing. We hurried out and only after realized we were charged 1/3 more for our oysters, for ordering the "one not on the menu." If there was an uncharge, we were never told. So done with the place.

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  9. Ron

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had oysters and shrimp and grits. Food was on point and service was outstanding.

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  10. Mary Cameron

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and server were excellent, and the chef was very attentive to my food sensitivity. There are several lower priced items on the menu to balance out the pricier option. We will be back!

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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 2612 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 8 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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