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The Independent, Georgetown, SC
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The Independent

4.6 (436)
$31 to $50
Seafood
615 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3623

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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 436 people are saying

The Independent reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Food

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Service

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for groups

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Healthy

  • 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 in Georgetown offers an inviting atmosphere and exceptional service, frequently praised for its "excellent food and attentive staff." Notable highlights include personalized touches for special occasions, "outstanding brunch," and delicious seafood dishes. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "must-try for any celebration" with its "lovely decor and sublime cocktails."
436 Reviews
  1. Christoher VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hunter our server extraordinaire made the evening he was amazing. Everything he recommended was absolutely fantastic the service was over the top five star thanks to Hunter. The cocktails were very well mixed by bartender we had a bottle of wonderful Greek wine finished with French press coffee wonderful desserts. We look forward to seeing Hunter next year same time same place God bless the i Independent. Kindest regards Chris and Brenda Moss

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  2. Ardia

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our friends had recommended The Independent for brunch with visiting family. The food was AMAZING!! We had sweet Taylor as our server and she was a joy. My husband does not like Brussels sprouts but the way they were prepared had him fighting me for them. Giant order so plan on sharing. The table split deviled eggs with roe as an appetizer and they were also delicious. My main course was avocado toast and honestly I didn’t eat anything else the rest of the day. I would definitely recommend The Independent for a lovely meal out.

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  3. Cindy

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was very nice. We were celebrating an anniversary. We were given a personalized card and a vase of flowers. That was totally unexpected. The waiter was very nice and the food excellent. Oysters on the half shell were exceptional.

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  4. Karen

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely adore The George, and I’ve dined several times at The Independent. The ambience is great, the staff is delightful, but their food game is lacking. I keep hoping it will get better, but it seems to go in the other direction. I might have to give up!
    The IndependentResponded on May 21, 2025
    On behalf of the entire team, we thank you for your compliments and your candid feedback. We will work together to be better every day. We would really appreciate another chance to serve you. Please let me know personally prior to your next visit and I will ensure a great experience for you and your guests. Warm Regards, Drue Ford General Manager The George Hotel

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  5. Alison

    South Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We went two nights in a row because we were staying at the George Hotel for a couple days and wanted dinner to be easy! The first night we were very underwhelmed by our service and food, almost so much because we nearly cancelled our reservation for the second night. However, in so glad we went back because our food and service was excellent the second night! Thank you to our kind waiter (Natasha?) for being so wonderful!!!

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  6. Marie

    South Carolina1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for my husband’s birthday. They had a gift for him waiting at the table which was nice! It was an early reservation so not too many people were there. Our server was training another girl that night. We were offered free cornbread which was ok. The first time I ate here the cornbread was heavenly so it was disappointing that it didn’t taste the same. We had the halibut special. The fish came out cooked perfectly but it was missing seasoning, I had to ask for salt. Overall it was a good meal. Unfortunately we weren’t presented with a birthday dessert. On the bill we were charged for the free cornbread. In the end we will go back because we like supporting local businesses.
    The IndependentResponded on May 16, 2025
    Dear Marie, Thank you for sharing your candid feedback and we are sorry we did not deliver a five star experience last night. Our team will work together to utilize your feedback to be better. Please contact me for your next reservation and I will ensure you have a quality experience which I know we are capable of providing. We send our best wishes to you back home. Warm Regards, Drue Ford General Manager The George Hotel

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  7. Arthur

    Charlotte7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Katie was out server and she was wonderful! It was her first night serving and she was a pro

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  8. Michael VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent great food , service, atmosphere - try it you will love it

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  9. Anne VIP

    Dallas20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experiences at The Independent have been exemplary-the food and service always excellent!

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  10. cecil

    South Carolina28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our fifth time here. Came today to celebrate Mother’s Day. Restaurant was very busy as expected, but think waiting an hour to get food is a bit long. My biggest concern was our food was cold. Kitchen staff needs help!
    The IndependentResponded on May 16, 2025
    Dear Cecil, On behalf of the entire team, we apologize for any long wait and temperature of your food. We also appreciate the return visit. We will discuss your feedback and continue to get better every day. Please contact me directly for any future reservations and we will be sure to go above and beyond to deliver a quality experience. Warm Regards, Drue Ford General Manager The George Hotel

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The Independent is rated 4.6 stars by 436 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for The Independent

615 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3623

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 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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