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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.7 (2773)
$30 and under
Seafood
701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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.

Dining areas

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 2,773 people are saying

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Best Food

  • Charleston

    Kid-friendly

  • Charleston

    Innovative

  • Charleston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Charleston

    Lively

  • Charleston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Charleston offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "fresh and amazing" oysters, a "great selection of beers and wine," and "attentive" service. The "beautiful restaurant" provides a vibrant atmosphere, making it a "go-to spot" for seafood lovers. While some find it "a tad overpriced," the overall quality earns high praise.
2,773 Reviews
  1. Ann

    Alabama10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Kent VIP

    Atlanta19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Diana VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Greg

    South Carolina17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jancy was an incredible server and the food was great. A tad over priced but good

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  7. Julie VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this quaint restaurant with the awesome copper bar, great oysters of many kinds, and wonderful food. Such a nice evening--will definitely go back again!!

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  8. Rebecca

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters were awesome and our server fantastic! Very knowledgeable!! I had scallops imperial and that was yummy and served beautifully in shells over salt! Nice!!

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  9. sara

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service was great! We will definitely return. Happy hour specials are great value.

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  10. Barbara

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Father’s Day Brunch was excellent! My husband said the shrimp and grits was the best he has eaten so far and my shrimp poor boy was great also. We will definitely return.

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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 2773 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 12 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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