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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.6
4.6
2659 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • 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 2,659 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Good for groups

  • Charleston

    Healthy

  • Charleston

    Lively

  • Charleston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Charleston is a seafood lover's paradise, offering "excellent oysters" and a "unique menu." Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "delightful atmosphere" in a historic setting. Enjoy fresh, local ingredients and creative dishes, with a "great wine list" and knowledgeable staff enhancing the experience.

2,659 Reviews
  1. William

    VIP

    Charleston

    303 reviews

    4.0

    303 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Notice shuckers moved from front bar to back bar near kitchen. Loses the upclose experience feel, but overall still inviting experience. Still best tasting oysters in Charleston. Virginia boys still going strong here, Richmond, DC, Stopping and LA. Keep it up

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  2. Carolyn

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent . Best oysters ever ! Glad we ordered the Rappahannock! 2 dozen!!!! Will be back Tks

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jay was amazing waiter and made excellent food and wine recommendations. Rachel was sn accommodating and patient hostess and accommodated our table change request. Food was excellent!

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  4. Brad

    Charleston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Decided to give it a try. Food was good, service was not. We sat at the bar, interesting that a table server waited on us and not the bartenders, but however they want to run the operation. Our server at times seemed pulled in too many directions and there were gaps of attentiveness. We ordered a couple of drinks to start, a bloody mary that was lack luster, flavor was eh/garnish had one very small broken olive and a tiny banana pepper, the amaretto sour we ordered arrived but didnt look like any we have ever seen (very clear golden color) which we questioned. The server asked us to "just taste it", nope definitely not an amaretto sour, it was whiskey & water. Server questioned the bartender and was told they were out Amaretto, there was 1/2 a bottle sitting on the shelf right in front of us 🤷. The bartender didnt take any intiative to acknowledege us or apologize for sending the wrong drink (he was too husy breaking glassware throughout the evening, saw him break no less than 3 glasses while we were there that hour. Sure hope none if the broken glass wound up in anything going to customers). Food did come out timely and was good, plate presentation was nice. When we expressed our displeasure with the staff, they made an offer to give us another drink which we didnt want at the end of the meal. No other concession was made, like removing the glass of wine we irdered in plafe ifbthe phantom Amaretto Sour. After bringing the snafu to the servers attention, the 2 bartenders proceeded to chat amongst themselves snickering over the situation/ giving us condescending looks, completely unprofessional. Not sure where the floor manager was but they certainly didn't come discuss the situation with us. In a city with many fine establishments, I would recommend to anyone, go elsewhere and not here.

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  5. Joshua

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    163 reviews

    5.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An uproariously good holiday lunch for my older skewing Mom and Aunt while we were in town for a show at the coliseum. Easy parking and a gorgeous room are a major plus in Charleston, and then to top that with incredibly fresh oysters and scallops made for a dreamy family holiday lunch. D was our server and took fantastic care of us. She was a dear. The beets cant be missed and we will 100% be back.

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  6. Jason

    VIP

    Charleston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So reliable and tasty. I bring business guests here all the time and they all love it.

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  7. Dennis

    VIP

    New York City

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very casual and convenient …plus great raw bar too.

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  8. AVERY

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend loved the oysters there.. they were bigger than Charleston oysters

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  9. Carol

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good . The service staff was absolutely amazing. They were friendly efficient and on top of their game!

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  10. Christina

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, service and food were fantastic. We will be back!

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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 2659 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 PM
Booked 23 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
  • 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
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