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The Independent, Georgetown, SC

The Independent

4.6
4.6
331 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
22:00
Booked 21 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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Menu

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What 331 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
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

331 Reviews

  1. Nicole

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. The place to go for any special occasion or just because.

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  2. Charlotte

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas brunch with our friends and it was delightful. We were pampered by our server. The food was served promptly and was very good. The Independent in The George is a lovely experience.
    The IndependentResponded 6 days ago
    Glad you enjoyed Brunch!

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  3. Ed

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was excellent. Chef Cory does a great job with the dishes. Awesome atmosphere.
    The IndependentResponded 6 days ago
    I know Chef and the team appreciate your kind words. Have a great day!

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  4. Madelinre

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service The fish was delicious and cooked perfectly
    The IndependentResponded 6 days ago
    We are thrilled you enjoyed your meal!

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  5. Peg

    VIP

    Denver

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    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 on 9 December 2024
    Thanks for the review and I know Jane appreciates the kind words!

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  6. MargareT

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    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 on 9 December 2024
    Thanks for the five star review!!

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  7. Esther

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    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 on 9 December 2024
    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 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 3 December 2024
    On behalf of the entire team, we thank you for your kind words and review. Glad you enjoyed it.

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  9. James

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 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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  10. Edward

    VIP

    Charleston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 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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FAQs

The Independent is rated 4.6 stars by 331 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for The Independent

615 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3623

Additional information

  • Area
    Georgetown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Tue 14:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–15:00
  • 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
    Outdoor Firepit
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