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The Independent, Georgetown, SC

The Independent

4.6
4.6
328 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
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 328 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Ambience

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Great for fine wines

  • 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 is a vibrant addition to Georgetown, offering "outstanding food and service" in a beautifully decorated setting. Guests rave about its "melt in your mouth" flavors and "spectacular" atmosphere. While some mention noise and wait times, the "deliciously creative dishes" and "superb cocktails" make it a must-visit.

328 Reviews
  1. Madelinre

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service The fish was delicious and cooked perfectly

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  2. Peg

    Denver

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner at The Independent to celebrate a special birthday. The food was fantastic—all of our dishes were amazing. We were thankful for our server, Jane, and all of her team for being so attentive and caring about us having a great celebration. You will not regret dining here.
    The IndependentResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review and I know Jane appreciates the kind words!

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  3. MargareT

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a very nice experience and dinner . Atmosphere was very pleasant too!!
    The IndependentResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the five star review!!

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  4. Esther

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place, still great addition to Georgetown. Food we had was good. I had the skirt steak which was tender, flavorful and cooked the way I requested. It did come with only two small sliced fingerling potatoes and that was it. Some more potatoes and a vegetable would be nice. With more competition in town they really have to be on their toes. Dishes also could be a bit more colorful and perhaps be open to a bit more variety instead of being so focused on ‘southern’.
    The IndependentResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind review and feedback. Our culinary team appreciates the feedback that will help us continue to improve our services. We hope all is well and come see us again some time! Warm Regards, Drue Ford The George Hote General Manager

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at The Independent. My wife and I were staying at The George Hotel celebrating our birthdays. We were impressed with every aspect of service and food quality. Our server was attentive and pleasant. Each course was tasty and well presented. We have already made plans to return and bring friends!
    The IndependentResponded on December 3, 2024
    On behalf of the entire team, we thank you for your kind words and review. Glad you enjoyed it.

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  6. James

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was excellent! Went for Thanksgiving! They offered a Thanksgiving Meal, which was excellent. I got the Filet Mignon, and it was amazing! Food, drinks, and desserts were all wonderful!

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  7. Edward

    Charleston

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at The Independent. Service was top notch. Crab crawls are fantastic. We highly recommend this Georgetown gem.

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  8. Ann

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Thanksgiving meal! Food, service and atmosphere were outstanding.
    The IndependentResponded on November 29, 2024
    Thanks for spending the holiday with us!

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  9. Patrick

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my daughter’s 22nd birthday. It was fabulous! We went a few months back for my wife’s birthday and had a great experience that time as well. Probably dined there half a dozen times. We are always pleased.

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  10. Karen

    Tampa

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice evening out while visiting Georgetown. We tried the deviled eggs with fried oysters, the breaded crab fingers, and the she crab soup and all were delicious. Entrees included the nicely-flavored shrimp and grits, the crab cakes, and filet. The multi-layered chocolate cake with ice cream was amazing and comped by the restaurant. We had a great time!
    The IndependentResponded on December 3, 2024
    Thank you so much and have a great day!

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FAQs

The Independent is rated 4.6 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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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