Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

Name: Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston
Address: 701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC, United States, 29403
Telephone: (843) 576-4693
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2703 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 30 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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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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

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

What 2,703 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charleston
Seafood

Review summary

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Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Charleston impresses with "exceptional food" and "great service." Known for its "outstanding oysters" and diverse seafood menu, patrons rave about its "amazing" dishes. The atmosphere is inviting, with a "cool vibe" and "easy parking." Perfect for both casual dining and special occasions, it's a must-visit!

2,703 Reviews

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Richard
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were a bit disorganized on our arrival with exhaustion showing for most of the staff. Our server Chase was great. Good time had by all.
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Saleha
VIP
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely amazing!!! Cocktails were a let down though but everything else from service to ambience was on point.
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Carly
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside so it was more quiet. The food was amazing, service fantastic, and over all a great time.
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Phyllis
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious but fairly pricy. We ordered bread at a cost of $7 a serving and shrimp for appetizers. We were a party of 6 so we did order multiple of each of the appetizers including entrees and cocktails. I ordered the grouper ($44) which was the grilled fish. The dish was delicious but the portion of grouper was small. I was disappointed since the dish was $44. Bread should be complimentary at these prices. Service could have a bit better but the restaurant had a fun atmosphere and boisterous.
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Ngan-Ha
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The raw seafood was of fresh and high quality!! Drove 2 hours just to eat here and it didn't disappoint! 10/10 would recommend.
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Adrian
Tallahassee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding oysters without the salinity of low country oysters. Great bar and cocktail specials. Would have like to have tried several of the fish entrees but we had dinner reservations elsewhere. I will definitely be back when in Charleston.
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Jackie
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was a busy night and they seemed understaffed. Things were clearly hectic and the service suffered. I hope this was an off-night and this isn't always how it is. Took a long time to get drinks in, same with food. Food runners weren't sure where to drop things at the bar, despite all bar seats being numbered. We ordered small plates and entrees at the same time, largely because the bartenders at the bar seats were very busy, but assumed these things would be cadenced out. The entree came before the small plates. For better or worse, the wrong entree was rung in so it worked out in our favor that it happened that way, because we could enjoy the smalls first. Just a bit of a mess overall, but again, hoping it was just an off night.
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Jeanne
VIP
Charleston
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
In general, the meal was good. The grouper entrée was excellent as was the soup. The salad was the only thing that was disappointing. It was a very good size salad, but with these huge pieces of lettuce that we just couldn’t eat, even after trying to cut them into much smaller pieces. The dressing was very acidic so we just gave up on the salad.
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Denise
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The oysters are wonderful. So full of flavor and the texture ! Fresh fresh fresh!
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Buddy
North Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m an expert on Shrimp and Grits and Rappahannocks has the best EVER;)! The mussels were perfect, the bread alone would bring me back to eat here again, the crab cake is 100% crab(no filler) and worth every penny! Our server Jancy was knowledgeable, polite and courteous as well as being Johnny on the spot! Highly recommended;)
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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 4.6 stars by 2703 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

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 30 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

Website
http://www.rroysters.com/restaurants/rappbarchs
Phone number
(843) 576-4693

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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

12 Charleston restaurants that our local editor loves

Gift card

Raw Bar*

Our Farms

Rappahannock River Oysters™

Rochambeau Oysters™

Olde Salt Oysters™

Chilled Local Peel & Eat Shrimp

Littleneck Clams

Smaller Plates

Bread FlightUSD 10.00

Smoked Fish DipUSD 12.00

Fresh Greens SaladUSD 13.00

Grilled OystersUSD 15.00

Mussels In SofritoUSD 16.00

Baked ClamsUSD 15.00

Steamed Shrimp

Larger Plates

Shrimp & GritsUSD 23.00

Jumbo Lump CrabcakeUSD 29.00

Pan Seared Local FishUSD 29.00

Steamed ClamsUSD 20.00

Grilled Wagyu Skirt Steak*USD 28.00

Whole Grilled Fish

Shrimp CurryUSD 26.00

Fish MilaneseUSD 21.00

Fish & ChipsUSD 18.00

Caviar

SturgeonUSD 78.00

PaddlefishUSD 56.00

Trout RoeUSD 18.00

Sandwiches

Oyster Po'BoyUSD 15.00

Shrimp Po'BoyUSD 15.00

Rapp BurgerUSD 13.00

Sides

Marsh Hen Mill Grits

Napa Cabbage Slaw

Collard Greens

Side Salad

French Fries

House Chips

House Cocktails

Bloody MaryUSD 8.00

Winter High FashionedUSD 11.00

French 75USD 9.00

Roger NelsonUSD 12.00

Ángel PicanteUSD 9.00

WinterbirdUSD 11.00

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

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