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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.7
4.7
2644 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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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  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.rroysters.com/restaurants/rappbarchs
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Kelly
  • Location
    701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403
  • Area
    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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Sun–Sat: 11:00am-8:00pm

Raw Bar*

    Our Farms

    • Rappahannock River Oysters™

      Sweet & buttery — Topping, VA

      • 6 forUSD 12.00
      • 12 forUSD 24.00
      • 24 forUSD 48.00

    • Rochambeau Oysters™

      Mildly Briny — York, VA

      • 6 forUSD 12.00
      • 12 forUSD 24.00
      • 24 forUSD 48.00

    • Olde Salt Oysters™

      Ocean salt — Chincoteague, VA

      • 6 forUSD 12.00
      • 12 forUSD 24.00
      • 24 forUSD 48.00

    • Chilled Local Peel & Eat Shrimp

      • eachUSD 2.00

    • Littleneck Clams

      Ask your server for today's location of harvest

      • 6 forUSD 7.50
      • 12 forUSD 15.00
      • 24 forUSD 30.00

    Smaller Plates

    • Bread FlightUSD 10.00

      Daily selection of artisan breads, butters, and spreads

      • Smoked Fish DipUSD 12.00

        Smoked fish, saltines, house hot sauce

        • Fresh Greens SaladUSD 13.00

          Local greens, red onion, radish, ricotta salata, vinaigrette

          • Grilled OystersUSD 15.00

            Smoked jalapeño butter

            • Mussels In SofritoUSD 16.00

              Smoked paprika, tomato, shallot, piquillo pepper, white wine, grilled bread

              • Baked ClamsUSD 15.00

                Thai sausage, coconut reduction, basil gremolata

                • Steamed Shrimp

                  East Bay seasoning, white wine, butter

                  • 1/2 lbUSD 16.00
                  • 1 lbUSD 30.00

                Larger Plates

                • Shrimp & GritsUSD 23.00

                  Black garlic, piquillo peppers, shellfish butter, Marsh Hen Mill grits

                  • Jumbo Lump CrabcakeUSD 29.00

                    fresh lump crab, remoulade, napa slaw

                    • Pan Seared Local FishUSD 29.00

                      Melted onions, fennel broth, egg yolk, espelette

                      • Steamed ClamsUSD 20.00

                        caperberry, anchovy, garlic, golden raisin, baguette

                        • Grilled Wagyu Skirt Steak*USD 28.00

                          Carolina gold rice, snow peas, seasonal vegetables, sweet soy

                          • Whole Grilled Fish

                            Chili oil, radish, celery leaf

                            • Market Price

                          • Shrimp CurryUSD 26.00

                            brussels, coconut, Carolina Gold rice, tamarind, garam masala

                            • Fish MilaneseUSD 21.00

                              Baby greens, radish, grilled lemon, remoulade

                              • Fish & ChipsUSD 18.00

                                French fries, Napa slaw, fennel tartar

                                Caviar

                                1 ounce jars served with egg salad and house chips

                                • SturgeonUSD 78.00

                                  • PaddlefishUSD 56.00

                                    • Trout RoeUSD 18.00

                                      Sandwiches

                                      • Oyster Po'BoyUSD 15.00

                                        Tomatillo salsa verde, napa slaw, house chips

                                        • Shrimp Po'BoyUSD 15.00

                                          Tomatillo salsa verde, napa slaw, house chips

                                          • Rapp BurgerUSD 13.00

                                            Double beef patty, house pickles, carmelized onions, cheddar, bagnarotte

                                            Sides

                                            $6

                                            • Marsh Hen Mill Grits

                                              • Napa Cabbage Slaw

                                                • Collard Greens

                                                  • Side Salad

                                                    • French Fries

                                                      • House Chips

                                                        House Cocktails

                                                        • Bloody MaryUSD 8.00

                                                          Vodka / tomato / fresno chili / fish sauce

                                                          • Winter High FashionedUSD 11.00

                                                            Bourbon / Mancino Bianco / Montenegro / black walnut

                                                            • French 75USD 9.00

                                                              Gin / lemon / sparkling wine

                                                              • Roger NelsonUSD 12.00

                                                                Gin / Luxardo / Cointreau / lemon / egg white / Peychaud

                                                                • Ángel PicanteUSD 9.00

                                                                  Lunazul blanco / lime orgeat / chile de árbol

                                                                  • WinterbirdUSD 11.00

                                                                    Rum / Fernet / citrus / pineapple

                                                                    Wines by the Glass

                                                                      White

                                                                      • Pinot Grigio, Impero Collection, Italy 2019USD 7.00

                                                                        • Sauvingnon Blanc, Collevento 921, Friuli 2019USD 9.00

                                                                          • Verdejo, Vina Galana, Tierra de Castilla 2019USD 8.00

                                                                            • Picpoul, Domitia, Pinet 2019USD 10.00

                                                                              • Riesling, Nik Weis, Urban, Mosel 2019USD 9.00

                                                                                • Chenin Blanc, Bernard Fouquet, Cuvee de Silex, Vouvray 2019USD 15.00

                                                                                  • Gruner Veltliner, Skeleton, Austria 2019USD 8.00

                                                                                    • Chardonnay, Novellum, Vin D' France 2019USD 10.00

                                                                                      • Albariño, Legado Del Conde, Rias Baixas 2019USD 12.00

                                                                                        Rose

                                                                                        • Cabernet, Tannat, Domaine de Maubet, Cotes de Gascogne 2018USD 8.00

                                                                                          • Pinot Noir, Starmont, Carneros 2018USD 9.00

                                                                                            • Cinsault, Mont Gravet, Pays d'Oc 2019USD 9.00

                                                                                              Red

                                                                                              • Lambrusco, Amabile, Modena NVUSD 7.00

                                                                                                chilled, lightly sparkling, off-dry

                                                                                                • Pinot Noir, King & Cannon, Willamette Valley 2019USD 14.00

                                                                                                  • Pinot Noir, Jp.chenet, Reserve, Languedocroussillion 2018USD 9.00

                                                                                                    • Gamay, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Mary Taylor, Valencay, Loire 2017USD 14.00

                                                                                                      • Malbec, Remanso, Mendoza, Argentina 2019USD 9.00

                                                                                                        • Cabernet Sauvignon, Elemental Substance, Columbia Valley 2018USD 11.00

                                                                                                          • Corvina, Rondinella, Tinazzi, Valpolicella Superiore, Ripasso 2018USD 15.00

                                                                                                            • Zinfandel, Masca del Tacco, Puglia 2018USD 13.00

                                                                                                              Bubbles

                                                                                                              • Macabeo, Xarello, Chic, Cava, Spain NVUSD 10.00

                                                                                                                • Champagne, Jean Noel Haton, Classic, Brut NVUSD 16.00

                                                                                                                  • Pinot Noir, Lucien Albrecht, Brut Rose, Crémant D' Alsace NVUSD 14.00

                                                                                                                    Oyster Shooters

                                                                                                                    • Vodka ShooterUSD 7.00

                                                                                                                      vodka / mignonette

                                                                                                                      • Mezcal ShooterUSD 7.00

                                                                                                                        Mezcal / grapefruit / agave / togarashi.

                                                                                                                        • Gin ShooterUSD 7.00

                                                                                                                          gin / lime / honey syrup

                                                                                                                          • Tequila ShooterUSD 7.00

                                                                                                                            tequila / grapefruit / grenadine / sriracha

                                                                                                                            • Bloody ShooterUSD 7.00

                                                                                                                              vodka / house bloody mary mix / hot sauce

                                                                                                                              Beers

                                                                                                                              • Austin East Original Dry Cider, 5%, Austin, TX

                                                                                                                                • Cans (12 oz)USD 6.00

                                                                                                                              • Shofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, 2.5%, Frankfurt, Germany

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)USD 6.00

                                                                                                                              • Noda Seasonal Gose, 4%, Charlotte, NC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)USD 6.00

                                                                                                                              • Natural Light Tallboy, 4.2%, St. Louis, MO

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)USD 3.00

                                                                                                                              • Edmund's Oast Something Cold Blonde Ale, 5%, Charleston, SC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)USD 7.00

                                                                                                                              • New Belgium Fat Tire, 5.2%, Asheville, NC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)USD 6.00

                                                                                                                              • Bell's Best Brown Ale, 5.8%, Comstock, MI

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)USD 6.00

                                                                                                                              • NoDa Coco Loco Porter, 6.2%, Charlotte, NC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)USD 7.00

                                                                                                                              • Sycamore Juiciness IPA, 6.8%, Charlotte, NC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)USD 6.00

                                                                                                                              • Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA, 7.3%, Asheville, NC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)USD 7.00

                                                                                                                              • Stone Fear Movie Lions Double IPA, 8.5%, Richmond, VA

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)USD 7.00

                                                                                                                              • Narragansett Lager, 5%, Pawtucket, RI

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)USD 5.00

                                                                                                                              • Birds Fly South Kölsch, 4.7%, Greenville, SC

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)USD 6.00

                                                                                                                              • Allagash White Ale, 5.2 %, Portland, Me

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)USD 6.00

                                                                                                                              • Commonhouse Park Circle Pale Ale, 5.5%, N. Charleston, SC

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)USD 8.00

                                                                                                                              • Southern Barrel Brewing Damn Yankee IPA, 6.4%, Bluffton, SC

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)USD 7.00

                                                                                                                              • Munkle Brewing Company Silver Shoes Stout, 6.1 %, Charleston, SC

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)USD 8.00

                                                                                                                              Spiritless

                                                                                                                              • RozataUSD 6.00

                                                                                                                                grapefruit / lemon / orgeat barrel-aged bitters / soda

                                                                                                                                • Buckler

                                                                                                                                  Non Alcoholic ~ Germany

                                                                                                                                  • Btl (12 oz)USD 4.00

                                                                                                                                • Sherry TempleUSD 6.00

                                                                                                                                  lemon / grenadine / sherry vinegar / soda

                                                                                                                                  Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                                                                                                  What 2,644 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
                                                                                                                                  • 4.6Food
                                                                                                                                  • 4.8Service
                                                                                                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                                                  • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                  Loved For

                                                                                                                                  • Charleston

                                                                                                                                    Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                                                                  • Charleston

                                                                                                                                    Seafood

                                                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                  Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Charleston delights with its "excellent oysters" and "outstanding food." Guests rave about the attentive staff and "amazing service." While some dishes could use refinement, the majority of patrons find the menu "delicious" and "worth every penny." The ambiance adds to a "wonderful experience," making it a local favorite.

                                                                                                                                  2,644 Reviews

                                                                                                                                  1. Scott

                                                                                                                                    Charleston

                                                                                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    Excellent experience and perfect service. We love coming to the restaurant for the oysters and seafood specials. The grouper was excellent as was the smoked fish dip. The oysters were fresh and a great selection. Great downtown restaurant with easy parking and excellent value.

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                                                                                                                                  2. DebbieR

                                                                                                                                    Charleston

                                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    Out of town colleagues and I had a wonderful dinner. Local fish of the day was a black grouper and it was delicious, fresh, and had a nice presentation. Another had the shrimp and grits. Biggest serving I’ve ever seen of that dish in this town. We started with raw oysters and they were on point! Decent wine list and our server,Joe, was fantastic. Don’t sleep on Rappahannock.

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                                                                                                                                  3. David

                                                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                                                    23 reviews

                                                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                                                    23 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                    Very disappointed after hearing a couple people SA it was good. My wife’s sole was dry, and likely because it was frozen. My Ceviche appetizer was good, but my muscles main course were probably the worst muscles I’ve ever had, and I get muscles a lot. They were not quality muscles and the broth had some much paprika it that it actually gagged me. We will not be returning. There are SO many other, better places in Charleston for seafood that there’s no need to go to these chain restaurants.

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                                                                                                                                  4. Lee

                                                                                                                                    Coastal Georgia

                                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    Our server, Dianna, was phenomenal! She provided superior service from start to finish.

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                                                                                                                                  5. Xavier

                                                                                                                                    St. Louis

                                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    The butterflied whole fish was delicious and the service was exceptional!

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                                                                                                                                  6. Isabel

                                                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    Great food especially the local oysters and wonderful servers!

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                                                                                                                                  7. Kayla

                                                                                                                                    Charleston

                                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    The best dinner experience! The oysters are amazing & we did the chefs table experience. So much food and everything turned out perfect. The chef did an amazing job picking out plates for us to try. Our server Kailey was exceptional! Will always come back here when we visit Charleston.

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                                                                                                                                  8. Claudia

                                                                                                                                    Atlanta Metro

                                                                                                                                    26 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    26 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                    Perfect!! Chase was exceptional server! Food always above par!

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                                                                                                                                  9. Jennifer

                                                                                                                                    Atlanta Metro

                                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 7 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    This is one of our favorite places for date night or entertaining friends! The oyster selections is superb and service is always top notch! We always have a wonderful experience.

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                                                                                                                                  10. christy

                                                                                                                                    Charlotte

                                                                                                                                    6 reviews

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                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 28 October 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    My husband & I are not new to Rappahannock. We have dinner here every time we are in town. Usually having dinner at/in the bar area. Wonderful restaurant with A PARKING LOT! 🤣. Tonight I booked a Chef Dinner experience at the counter ,"Mercy of the Chef". It was wonderful! $75 per person- Chef Gerald takes allergies/ taste preferences into consideration. Each chef dinner is different/ special- tonight we each started with a variety of 6 raw oysters served with red snapper ceviche/chips; followed by crostini w/burrata w/roasted red pepper & pesto. Then mussels smothered in French onion soup and fennel garnish. First entree was grouper over couscous, followed by Short rib with gnocchi. Dessert: chocolate ice cream with a 3 layer cake (I checked out from food coma by dessert, so we brought it home (along with 1/2 our entrees)). My descriptions do not do this experience justice! Chef always checking in with us and our server, Joey, was attentive and friendly, as always. Give Rappahannock a try for easy bar dinner or an elevated, but comfortable chef dinner. Can't go wrong!

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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 2644 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 14 times today

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                                                                                                                                  Google Map for Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

                                                                                                                                  701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403

                                                                                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                    Columbus
                                                                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                                                                    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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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