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The Independent, Georgetown, SC

The Independent

4.6 (444)
$31 to $50
Seafood
615 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3623

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
The Independent is an ingredient-driven, seafood restaurant and raw bar showcasing the Lowcountry's surrounding local fisherman, farmers, and purveyors. Located on historic Front Street, the restaurant pays homage to the community's former, yet iconic seafood market by the same name, with a seasonal menu of Southern-inspired dishes guided by the region's bounty of fresh seafood.

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What 444 people are saying

The Independent reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Overall

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Food

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Service

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for groups

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Healthy

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Lively

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Independent offers a memorable dining experience with "fantastic food," attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highlights include "outstanding brunch," delectable seafood options, and personalized touches for special occasions. Diners praise the "excellent ambiance" and recommend trying the Hummingbird cake. Whether for brunch or dinner, this restaurant is perfect for celebrations.
444 Reviews

  1. Karen

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Katie, was so kind and attentive. We appreciated her menu suggestions. She made our anniversary dinner extra special. I’m so embarrassed that we forgot to take home the flowers and card. We were so focused on not forgetting our umbrella and take out.

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  2. jim VIP

    South Carolina92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow!! Local gem, amazing service with just as amazing of a dinner. So glad we tried this restaurant, will be back!!
    The IndependentResponded 6 days ago
    On behalf of the entire team, we thank you for the kind words and review!

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  3. Donna

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations and our table was ready on time! Every person from the hostesses, our server and the bus staff were very friendly and helpful. We got deviled eggs, crab fingers and cornbread as appetizers and shrimp and grits for our entrees and everything was delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant!

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  4. Nina

    South Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Taylor was excellent server, food was good and served with appropriate temperature. Our party included a toddler who was easily accommodated. Nice, relaxed atmosphere with attentive service.

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  5. Neal

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about this place! We were there for my mother in law’s 75th birthday. They Made it so special. When we arrived a bit early, our table was ready with a birthday card signed by the staff and a beautiful flower arrangement for her on the table. The food and beverages were fantastic! And the service was top notch! We love this place. Thank you so much.

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  6. Harold VIP

    Charlotte88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit stay at The George Hotel and our first visit to The Independent. The food was excellent. Started with Southern Cornbread as an appetizer - it was delicious. I had scallops with mushrooms and boc choy (not my personal favorite, but it was good). We added whipped potatoes as a side and they were delicious. Diane has drum fish and rice and it was delicious - she highly recommends that. A nice bottle of Sauvignon Blanc with dinner. For dessert, we had strawberry and rhubarb crumble - delicious als.o. The highlight was our server Sean. He made the entire visit great. Very friendly, helpful and welcoming. He was attentive but not a problem. We enjoyed talking with him. A great dining experience. And a marvelous hotel.

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  7. Ginger

    South Carolina8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and the decor was lovely. Best espresso martinis in Georgetown

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  8. Christoher VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hunter our server extraordinaire made the evening he was amazing. Everything he recommended was absolutely fantastic the service was over the top five star thanks to Hunter. The cocktails were very well mixed by bartender we had a bottle of wonderful Greek wine finished with French press coffee wonderful desserts. We look forward to seeing Hunter next year same time same place God bless the i Independent. Kindest regards Chris and Brenda Moss

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  9. Ardia

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our friends had recommended The Independent for brunch with visiting family. The food was AMAZING!! We had sweet Taylor as our server and she was a joy. My husband does not like Brussels sprouts but the way they were prepared had him fighting me for them. Giant order so plan on sharing. The table split deviled eggs with roe as an appetizer and they were also delicious. My main course was avocado toast and honestly I didn’t eat anything else the rest of the day. I would definitely recommend The Independent for a lovely meal out.

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  10. Cindy

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was very nice. We were celebrating an anniversary. We were given a personalized card and a vase of flowers. That was totally unexpected. The waiter was very nice and the food excellent. Oysters on the half shell were exceptional.

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The Independent is rated 4.6 stars by 444 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for The Independent

615 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3623

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Wine
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