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The Independent, Georgetown, SC

The Independent

4.7
4.7
380 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Independent is an ingredient-driven, seafood restaurant and raw bar showcasing the Lowcountry's surrounding local fisherman, farmers, and purveyors. Located on historic Front Street, the restaurant pays homage to the community's former, yet iconic seafood market by the same name, with a seasonal menu of Southern-inspired dishes guided by the region's bounty of fresh seafood.

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What 380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Overall

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Food

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Service

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Ambience

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Lively

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Independent offers an exquisite dining experience with "phenomenal food and service." Guests rave about the "beautiful ambiance" and "exceptional" staff, including standout servers like Hunter and Jane. Highlights include "delicious oysters," "perfectly cooked" seafood, and "divine cocktails." Ideal for special occasions, this Georgetown gem is a must-visit.
380 Reviews
  1. Diane

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but not great. Grilled oysters were delicious. She crab soup contained very little crab but the broth was flavorful. Harvest salad tomatoes were not roasted as listed and the croutons were stale.

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  2. Stephen

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly awesome and beautiful experience at the independent. The staff were all so helpful and accommodating. We were there for Valentine's Day and the food was phenomenal as well as the service. We were so well taken care of from start to finish. Jen, the manager was so nice and willing to do whatever it took to make our experience very memorable. Thank you everyone.

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  3. Susi

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely meal in a fun lively place. Our waitress along with the food was exceptional. She even gave us an appetizer to try! The scallops mussels oysters rock and short ribs were excellent. The wine recommended on the Valentines menu was delicious. We enjoyed it all! Told my neighbors today and they’re planning on going soon! Great experience
    The IndependentResponded on February 16, 2025
    Thanks for the kind review and have a great day!

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  4. Richard

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very elegant setting. We had a delicious meal and excellent service. Wonderful atmosphere , perfect for a special celebration.

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  5. Greg

    Memphis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a gem. Great team. Food was superb, front of house team was both very kind and on their game, and the chef took the time to come and speak with us at the table. We’ll be back—many times!

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  6. Michael

    Atlanta

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here on a number of occasions. It never disappoints me.

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  7. FaithR

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our first visit to The Independent. Our server, Hunter, was excellent and well informed about the menu and special dishes. We’ll definitely go back!

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  8. Richard

    VIP

    Key West

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters in the half shell were so good! Our entrees were very well prepared & pretty presentation!
    The IndependentResponded on February 6, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words and review!

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  9. Nelson

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid food, service needs work to improve timing and order accuracy
    The IndependentResponded on February 6, 2025
    On behalf of the entire team, please accept our sincere apologies for any service failures you experienced. The team is reviewing this feedback to ensure we improve moving forward. We would like to serve you again sometime soon so we may provide the quality experience I know we are capable of providing. Please contact me personally and I will get you booked and ensure a wonderful dining experience! Warm Regards, Drue Ford General Manager The George Hotel

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  10. Augustus

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The brunch was excellent, noise level good, pricing competitive

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FAQs

The Independent is rated 4.7 stars by 380 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Independent

615 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3623

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Wine
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