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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.6
4.6
2699 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 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 areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Kelly
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,699 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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!

2,700 Reviews
  1. Carly

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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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  2. Phyllis

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious but pricy. We ordered shrimp and bread (cost of $7) for appetizers. We were a party of 6 so we order multiple of each of the appetizers including entrees as well as, cocktails. I ordered the grouper ($44) which was the grilled fish. It dish was delicious but I thought the portion of grouper could have been a bit larger. It had a fun atmosphere and boisterous.

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  3. Adrian

    Tallahassee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Jackie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  5. Jeanne

    VIP

    Charleston

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  6. Denise

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  7. Buddy

    North Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  8. Tim

    VIP

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Are at oyster counter. Chase was our server and he was awesome!

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  9. Robert

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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.

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  10. JoAnn

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters were outstanding our server Joey was very helpful and friendly. My crab cake was delicious and my boyfriend's fish Francese was excellent.

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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 2699 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 p.m.
Booked 31 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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