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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.6
4.6
2716 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 2,716 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston is celebrated for its outstanding oysters and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious and fresh raw oysters," "excellent crab cakes," and "amazing service." While some note occasional noise and service hiccups, the overall experience remains a "great Charleston dining experience" with "friendly and attentive staff."

2,716 Reviews
  1. NISBDA

    Charleston26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great happy hour values, nice patio, excellent service (thanks, Chase!).

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  2. Scott

    Charlotte8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Glad we chose Rappahannock randomly via OpenTable! Excellent FRESH oysters, crab and fish dishes. Our server, Katie, was a delight. Hope to revisit soon.

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  3. RussellS

    Columbus7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was Great! Five stars are not enough. You need at least one more, maybe two.

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  4. peter

    Charleston111 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Rappahannock, the food is delicious and the service is always great. We recommend this spot to lots of friends that love seafood, local and fresh!

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  5. Hotelman

    Coastal Georgia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food and great atmosphere! You will not go wrong here!

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  6. SCdiners

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful late Feb. day - we ate outside! Oysters were terrific! Enjoyed lunch fare and fantastic weather. Had a great server. What more could you ask for?

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  7. lou VIP

    Charleston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service and fair prices along with free convenient parking. What more could anyone want!!!

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  8. Ann Hester VIP

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was terrific and the food was great! We enjoyed our meal and were not rushed, which was very nice. Overall, a wonderful dining experience.

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  9. David

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It was great, until the fire alarm went off for ten minutes

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  10. NamritaM

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great experience here. Food is amazing. Best crab cake in Charleston and the celery root slaw is the best ever.

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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 2716 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 14 times today
Google Map for Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Fish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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