Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.6

2708 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

8:30 pm

Booked 16 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 2,708 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

Charleston
Seafood

Review summary

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Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Charleston is celebrated for its "outstanding oysters" and diverse selection from "bed to table." Patrons praise the "delicious food" and "phenomenal service," with standout dishes like "shrimp and grits" and "crab cake." The atmosphere is inviting, making it a "must-try" for seafood lovers.

2,708 Reviews

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lou
VIP
Charleston
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, excellent service and fair prices along with free convenient parking. What more could anyone want!!!
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Ann Hester
VIP
Atlanta
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was terrific and the food was great! We enjoyed our meal and were not rushed, which was very nice. Overall, a wonderful dining experience.
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David
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
It was great, until the fire alarm went off for ten minutes
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Jennifer
New York City
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great selection of fresh oysters direct from "bed to table" from among 250 beds up and down the east coast. Very attentive and friendly server. Generous southern-style "steamed" (aka boiled) shrimp cooked with celery, onions, peppers, butter and herbs. Delicious mezcal margarita and OK selection of draft beers.
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Matt
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure coming here. Oysters are always delicious and the house made sauces are perfect. A definite must try!
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Richard
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
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 on 16 February 2025
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 on 16 February 2025
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 on 16 February 2025
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
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
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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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 2708 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

27 Feb 2025

8:30 pm

Booked 16 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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Gift card

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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