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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.7 (2779)
$30 and under
Seafood
701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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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 2,779 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

  • Charleston

    Healthy

  • Charleston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Charleston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Charleston impresses with "outstanding oysters" and an inviting atmosphere. The "delicious food" and "great service" create memorable dining experiences. Diners love the "fresh and flavorful seafood," including shrimp and grits and crab cakes. Enjoy a vibrant setting, though it can be "a tad loud."
2,779 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Family friendly with kids menu.

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  2. Chip

    Atlanta7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time being in Charleston in 5 years. Rappahannock had not change in that time and in fact, the food was better. We sat and the bar and had great service. For appetizers we had a shrimp cocktail, lump crab dip, and a dozen raw oysters; all fantastic. For our main meal we had the shrimp & grits. It had changed up. Our first time it was a heavy black garlic shrimp and grits which looked off putting at first but changed once you tasted it. The version now looks traditional and is even better. All and all a great meal. Definitely will be back the next time we are in town.

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  3. Brenda

    Kansas City / Kansas13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Oysters were outstanding and the food was very good. Eating outside is a good option for those who don’t want a lot of noise!

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  4. Larry VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Grilled oysters in barbecue sauce and paprika outstanding

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  5. Gina

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I booked it to sit outside. Upon arriving we found the ambience inside to be very inviting. They kindly accomodated with a seat near the bar. Staff was attentive and polite. 

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  6. Ann

    Alabama11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent oysters. The server was helpful, friendly and knowledgable. Short ribs were delicious. I would recommend.

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  7. Kent VIP

    Atlanta21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience. It was early so low noise level and wonderful food

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  8. Diana VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time here and it didn’t disappoint. Consistently good and interesting food. I’m surprised it wasn’t busier but maybe folks miss this great spot since it’s a little outside of downtown.

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  9. William

    East Tennessee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oysters were fantastic! Shrimp cooked perfectly and great selection of beers and wine!

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  10. Jack

    South Carolina7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This is a great restaurant. We love the menu and the location. The past two visits the service was slow and discombobulated. Food took longer to arrive at the table than past visits and was not paced well. The noise level in the dining room was deafening! Two large groups with almost sonic boom voiced dinners made conversation impossible. We can’t hold this against the restaurant it just made for a very unpleasant experience. Maybe groups should be put in a more remote spot in the space.We will dine here again and recommend it. Wear ear plugs.

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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 2779 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 9 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
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