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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC
Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC
Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC
Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC
Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.7
4.7
2730 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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 2,730 people are saying

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Seafood

Review summary

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Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Charleston is a seafood lover's paradise, offering "exceptional food" with standout oysters and crab cakes. Guests rave about the "great service" and knowledgeable staff. The atmosphere is lively yet inviting, perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. A must-visit for fresh, local flavors.
2,730 Reviews
  1. Vicki VIP

    Charleston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Rappahannock for its food, bar and space. Great restaurant. I e been there about times either for lunch or dinner.

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  2. john

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud. What you would expect from concrete and brick. My wife had the Golden Tile fish for 44.00. It was a tiny amount of fish. I understand that seafood is expensive these days but this was embarrassing. I had oysters and catfish fish and chips. Fish excellent. Chips not so much. Service was fine although my entre came much later than the other 5 people. I hope this is helpful.

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  3. Thomas

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food was excellent. It was a little pricey.

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  4. Joy

    Charlotte7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! We are local and have been here several times before. The service and food are amazing! We had grilled oysters and ceviche to start, and Fish Milanese and Crab Cake for our entrees, and all were superb! We ate at the bar and the bartender was very knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions and amazing drinks. We’ll definitely be back!

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  5. Nancy

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food! Glad to be back in town to eat here again!

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  6. Thomas

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seafood Tower was great! Two of us split it but its probably perfect for three

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  7. Marcy Jean

    Jacksonville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal. The atmosphere was nice and the service good. I thought the prices were a bit high.

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  8. WilliamC

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kailee was a delight, she provided excellent service and recommendations, and was very engaging. We had so many things to share with our table of 3, oysters, steam clams, mussels, crab dip, and whole fish… everything was delicious and we ate it all.. bring an appetite!

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  9. David VIP

    Sunshine Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Iour server Regan was outstanding., she was very knowledgeable and vert timely i on anticipating our nees and wants

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mauricio was the best server! Incredible food and drinks!!

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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 4.7 stars by 2730 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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701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403

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Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbus
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
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