Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in James Island

Know that it is tapas style. That came as a surprise. Overall, we had seven dishes for three people, which is one more than we wanted - the server misunderstood our discussion and brought the seventh. Six of the seven were very good. The “mistake”; not so good. Three small plates and three large are a good size and assortment for three people. The stuffed cabbage, beef and halibut were all spectacular. The cocktails were very good but bar service left a lot to be desired. The covered outdoor patio is lovely.

Great experience here! Food was outstanding. We had the deviled eggs which were amazing. I had the filet and he had the ribeye which were both perfect. The crème brûlée for dessert was also very good! The only downside was it was a little smokey but that’s to be expected.

We had our Valentine's Day dinner here and it was wonderful despite the place being very busy. Our server was professional and prompt, the food was fabulous and the ambiance & view were excellent. It was lively but not too loud and the view was great.

We had an amazing meal! I had the supper juicy and crispy fried chicken and collard greens that were absolutely scrumptious. I also had macaroni and cheese but while it was good it was also pretty typical standard macaroni and cheese. My husband had meatloaf and mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy and he said it was also delicious. He tried my fried chicken and greens and said he did prefer that meal over his. That just shows how absolutely amazing their fried chicken and collard greens are! Definitely cannot go wrong with that meal!!!

I look forward to returning to Rappahannock Oyster very soon. We loved the atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant. Noteworthy is that the music was at just the right level to create an enjoyable ambiance. Service was excellent and the food delicious, especially outstanding are the oysters. On my return, I intend on sampling more. The crab cake preparation was a refreshing surprise from the usual crab cakes I’ve had at other establishments. I loved the chef’s flair with this dish. The dish is delicious and a good value at the price point.