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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.6
4.6
2708 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 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 2,708 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 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
  1. lou

    VIP

    Charleston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Ann Hester

    VIP

    Atlanta

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  3. David

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  4. Jennifer

    New York City

    55 reviews

    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Matt

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Richard

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 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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  7. Saleha

    VIP

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 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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  8. Carly

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 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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  9. Phyllis

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 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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  10. Ngan-Ha

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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