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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.7
4.7
2645 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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 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
  • Website
    http://www.rroysters.com/restaurants/rappbarchs
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Kelly

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Menu

Sun–Sat: 11:00am-8:00pm

Raw Bar*

    Our Farms

    • Rappahannock River Oysters™

      Sweet & buttery — Topping, VA

      • 6 forUS$12.00
      • 12 forUS$24.00
      • 24 forUS$48.00

    • Rochambeau Oysters™

      Mildly Briny — York, VA

      • 6 forUS$12.00
      • 12 forUS$24.00
      • 24 forUS$48.00

    • Olde Salt Oysters™

      Ocean salt — Chincoteague, VA

      • 6 forUS$12.00
      • 12 forUS$24.00
      • 24 forUS$48.00

    • Chilled Local Peel & Eat Shrimp

      • eachUS$2.00

    • Littleneck Clams

      Ask your server for today's location of harvest

      • 6 forUS$7.50
      • 12 forUS$15.00
      • 24 forUS$30.00

    Smaller Plates

    • Bread FlightUS$10.00

      Daily selection of artisan breads, butters, and spreads

      • Smoked Fish DipUS$12.00

        Smoked fish, saltines, house hot sauce

        • Fresh Greens SaladUS$13.00

          Local greens, red onion, radish, ricotta salata, vinaigrette

          • Grilled OystersUS$15.00

            Smoked jalapeño butter

            • Mussels In SofritoUS$16.00

              Smoked paprika, tomato, shallot, piquillo pepper, white wine, grilled bread

              • Baked ClamsUS$15.00

                Thai sausage, coconut reduction, basil gremolata

                • Steamed Shrimp

                  East Bay seasoning, white wine, butter

                  • 1/2 lbUS$16.00
                  • 1 lbUS$30.00

                Larger Plates

                • Shrimp & GritsUS$23.00

                  Black garlic, piquillo peppers, shellfish butter, Marsh Hen Mill grits

                  • Jumbo Lump CrabcakeUS$29.00

                    fresh lump crab, remoulade, napa slaw

                    • Pan Seared Local FishUS$29.00

                      Melted onions, fennel broth, egg yolk, espelette

                      • Steamed ClamsUS$20.00

                        caperberry, anchovy, garlic, golden raisin, baguette

                        • Grilled Wagyu Skirt Steak*US$28.00

                          Carolina gold rice, snow peas, seasonal vegetables, sweet soy

                          • Whole Grilled Fish

                            Chili oil, radish, celery leaf

                            • Market Price

                          • Shrimp CurryUS$26.00

                            brussels, coconut, Carolina Gold rice, tamarind, garam masala

                            • Fish MilaneseUS$21.00

                              Baby greens, radish, grilled lemon, remoulade

                              • Fish & ChipsUS$18.00

                                French fries, Napa slaw, fennel tartar

                                Caviar

                                1 ounce jars served with egg salad and house chips

                                • SturgeonUS$78.00

                                  • PaddlefishUS$56.00

                                    • Trout RoeUS$18.00

                                      Sandwiches

                                      • Oyster Po'BoyUS$15.00

                                        Tomatillo salsa verde, napa slaw, house chips

                                        • Shrimp Po'BoyUS$15.00

                                          Tomatillo salsa verde, napa slaw, house chips

                                          • Rapp BurgerUS$13.00

                                            Double beef patty, house pickles, carmelized onions, cheddar, bagnarotte

                                            Sides

                                            $6

                                            • Marsh Hen Mill Grits

                                              • Napa Cabbage Slaw

                                                • Collard Greens

                                                  • Side Salad

                                                    • French Fries

                                                      • House Chips

                                                        House Cocktails

                                                        • Bloody MaryUS$8.00

                                                          Vodka / tomato / fresno chili / fish sauce

                                                          • Winter High FashionedUS$11.00

                                                            Bourbon / Mancino Bianco / Montenegro / black walnut

                                                            • French 75US$9.00

                                                              Gin / lemon / sparkling wine

                                                              • Roger NelsonUS$12.00

                                                                Gin / Luxardo / Cointreau / lemon / egg white / Peychaud

                                                                • Ángel PicanteUS$9.00

                                                                  Lunazul blanco / lime orgeat / chile de árbol

                                                                  • WinterbirdUS$11.00

                                                                    Rum / Fernet / citrus / pineapple

                                                                    Wines by the Glass

                                                                      White

                                                                      • Pinot Grigio, Impero Collection, Italy 2019US$7.00

                                                                        • Sauvingnon Blanc, Collevento 921, Friuli 2019US$9.00

                                                                          • Verdejo, Vina Galana, Tierra de Castilla 2019US$8.00

                                                                            • Picpoul, Domitia, Pinet 2019US$10.00

                                                                              • Riesling, Nik Weis, Urban, Mosel 2019US$9.00

                                                                                • Chenin Blanc, Bernard Fouquet, Cuvee de Silex, Vouvray 2019US$15.00

                                                                                  • Gruner Veltliner, Skeleton, Austria 2019US$8.00

                                                                                    • Chardonnay, Novellum, Vin D' France 2019US$10.00

                                                                                      • Albariño, Legado Del Conde, Rias Baixas 2019US$12.00

                                                                                        Rose

                                                                                        • Cabernet, Tannat, Domaine de Maubet, Cotes de Gascogne 2018US$8.00

                                                                                          • Pinot Noir, Starmont, Carneros 2018US$9.00

                                                                                            • Cinsault, Mont Gravet, Pays d'Oc 2019US$9.00

                                                                                              Red

                                                                                              • Lambrusco, Amabile, Modena NVUS$7.00

                                                                                                chilled, lightly sparkling, off-dry

                                                                                                • Pinot Noir, King & Cannon, Willamette Valley 2019US$14.00

                                                                                                  • Pinot Noir, Jp.chenet, Reserve, Languedocroussillion 2018US$9.00

                                                                                                    • Gamay, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Mary Taylor, Valencay, Loire 2017US$14.00

                                                                                                      • Malbec, Remanso, Mendoza, Argentina 2019US$9.00

                                                                                                        • Cabernet Sauvignon, Elemental Substance, Columbia Valley 2018US$11.00

                                                                                                          • Corvina, Rondinella, Tinazzi, Valpolicella Superiore, Ripasso 2018US$15.00

                                                                                                            • Zinfandel, Masca del Tacco, Puglia 2018US$13.00

                                                                                                              Bubbles

                                                                                                              • Macabeo, Xarello, Chic, Cava, Spain NVUS$10.00

                                                                                                                • Champagne, Jean Noel Haton, Classic, Brut NVUS$16.00

                                                                                                                  • Pinot Noir, Lucien Albrecht, Brut Rose, Crémant D' Alsace NVUS$14.00

                                                                                                                    Oyster Shooters

                                                                                                                    • Vodka ShooterUS$7.00

                                                                                                                      vodka / mignonette

                                                                                                                      • Mezcal ShooterUS$7.00

                                                                                                                        Mezcal / grapefruit / agave / togarashi.

                                                                                                                        • Gin ShooterUS$7.00

                                                                                                                          gin / lime / honey syrup

                                                                                                                          • Tequila ShooterUS$7.00

                                                                                                                            tequila / grapefruit / grenadine / sriracha

                                                                                                                            • Bloody ShooterUS$7.00

                                                                                                                              vodka / house bloody mary mix / hot sauce

                                                                                                                              Beers

                                                                                                                              • Austin East Original Dry Cider, 5%, Austin, TX

                                                                                                                                • Cans (12 oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                              • Shofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, 2.5%, Frankfurt, Germany

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                              • Noda Seasonal Gose, 4%, Charlotte, NC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                              • Natural Light Tallboy, 4.2%, St. Louis, MO

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)US$3.00

                                                                                                                              • Edmund's Oast Something Cold Blonde Ale, 5%, Charleston, SC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)US$7.00

                                                                                                                              • New Belgium Fat Tire, 5.2%, Asheville, NC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                              • Bell's Best Brown Ale, 5.8%, Comstock, MI

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                              • NoDa Coco Loco Porter, 6.2%, Charlotte, NC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)US$7.00

                                                                                                                              • Sycamore Juiciness IPA, 6.8%, Charlotte, NC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                              • Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA, 7.3%, Asheville, NC

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)US$7.00

                                                                                                                              • Stone Fear Movie Lions Double IPA, 8.5%, Richmond, VA

                                                                                                                                • Cans (16 oz)US$7.00

                                                                                                                              • Narragansett Lager, 5%, Pawtucket, RI

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)US$5.00

                                                                                                                              • Birds Fly South Kölsch, 4.7%, Greenville, SC

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                              • Allagash White Ale, 5.2 %, Portland, Me

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)US$6.00

                                                                                                                              • Commonhouse Park Circle Pale Ale, 5.5%, N. Charleston, SC

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)US$8.00

                                                                                                                              • Southern Barrel Brewing Damn Yankee IPA, 6.4%, Bluffton, SC

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)US$7.00

                                                                                                                              • Munkle Brewing Company Silver Shoes Stout, 6.1 %, Charleston, SC

                                                                                                                                • Drafts (16 oz)US$8.00

                                                                                                                              Spiritless

                                                                                                                              • RozataUS$6.00

                                                                                                                                grapefruit / lemon / orgeat barrel-aged bitters / soda

                                                                                                                                • Buckler

                                                                                                                                  Non Alcoholic ~ Germany

                                                                                                                                  • Btl (12 oz)US$4.00

                                                                                                                                • Sherry TempleUS$6.00

                                                                                                                                  lemon / grenadine / sherry vinegar / soda

                                                                                                                                  Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                                                                                                  What 2,645 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
                                                                                                                                  • 4.7Service
                                                                                                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                                                  • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                  Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                                                                  • Charleston

                                                                                                                                    Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                                                                  • Charleston

                                                                                                                                    Seafood

                                                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                  Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Charleston delights with its "excellent oysters" and "outstanding food." Guests rave about the attentive staff and "amazing service." While some dishes could use refinement, the majority of patrons find the menu "delicious" and "worth every penny." The ambiance adds to a "wonderful experience," making it a local favorite.

                                                                                                                                  2,645 Reviews

                                                                                                                                  1. Marie

                                                                                                                                    Charleston

                                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                    We’ve dined at Rappahannock for over 12 years now. We’ve always appreciated the historic brick walls and rustic wood dining room. The food has never disappointed either. But tonight, we noticed that the dining area around the bar and bathrooms need some attention. It’s starting to feel more like a bar rather than a fine dining experience. It’s lost its luster, so to speak. Bottles of cleaning products were in the window near the hostess station and on top of the paper towel dispensers in the bathrooms. Not a good look. The bar area wasn’t as “polished” looking as it has been in the past. Everything needs a refresh. Although some may think it’s ok for the staff to wear t-shirts with the logo, it feels too relaxed, IMHO.

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                                                                                                                                  2. Scott

                                                                                                                                    Charleston

                                                                                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 19 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    Excellent experience and perfect service. We love coming to the restaurant for the oysters and seafood specials. The grouper was excellent as was the smoked fish dip. The oysters were fresh and a great selection. Great downtown restaurant with easy parking and excellent value.

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                                                                                                                                  3. DebbieR

                                                                                                                                    Charleston

                                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 18 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    Out of town colleagues and I had a wonderful dinner. Local fish of the day was a black grouper and it was delicious, fresh, and had a nice presentation. Another had the shrimp and grits. Biggest serving I’ve ever seen of that dish in this town. We started with raw oysters and they were on point! Decent wine list and our server,Joe, was fantastic. Don’t sleep on Rappahannock.

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                                                                                                                                  4. David

                                                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                                                    23 reviews

                                                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                                                    23 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                    Very disappointed after hearing a couple people SA it was good. My wife’s sole was dry, and likely because it was frozen. My Ceviche appetizer was good, but my muscles main course were probably the worst muscles I’ve ever had, and I get muscles a lot. They were not quality muscles and the broth had some much paprika it that it actually gagged me. We will not be returning. There are SO many other, better places in Charleston for seafood that there’s no need to go to these chain restaurants.

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                                                                                                                                  5. Lee

                                                                                                                                    Coastal Georgia

                                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    Our server, Dianna, was phenomenal! She provided superior service from start to finish.

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                                                                                                                                  6. Xavier

                                                                                                                                    St. Louis

                                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    The butterflied whole fish was delicious and the service was exceptional!

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                                                                                                                                  7. Isabel

                                                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    Great food especially the local oysters and wonderful servers!

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                                                                                                                                  8. Kayla

                                                                                                                                    Charleston

                                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    The best dinner experience! The oysters are amazing & we did the chefs table experience. So much food and everything turned out perfect. The chef did an amazing job picking out plates for us to try. Our server Kailey was exceptional! Will always come back here when we visit Charleston.

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                                                                                                                                  9. Claudia

                                                                                                                                    Atlanta Metro

                                                                                                                                    26 reviews

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    26 reviews

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                    Perfect!! Chase was exceptional server! Food always above par!

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                                                                                                                                  10. Jennifer

                                                                                                                                    Atlanta Metro

                                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                                    Dined on 7 November 2024

                                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                    This is one of our favorite places for date night or entertaining friends! The oyster selections is superb and service is always top notch! We always have a wonderful experience.

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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 2645 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
                                                                                                                                  19:00
                                                                                                                                  Booked 16 times today

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                                                                                                                                  Google Map for Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

                                                                                                                                  701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403

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                                                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                    Columbus
                                                                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                                                                    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
                                                                                                                                    Patio/Outdoor Dining

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