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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

4.6
4.6
2681 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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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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 2,681 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Healthy

  • Charleston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Charleston offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious, fresh oysters." Guests appreciate the "beautiful atmosphere" and "great chef recommendations." While some mention occasional service lapses, the majority celebrate the "fantastic food" and reliable quality, making it a favorite among locals and visitors.

2,681 Reviews
  1. Philip

    VIP

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Joey was a great waiter! He knew the menu inside an out and made great rcommendations! We enjoyed the evening!

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  2. Bronna

    Western NC

    135 reviews

    4.0

    135 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A thoroughly enjoyable lunch - from the hostess who seated us, to our wait person who was knowledgable, polite and honored our requested pacing and the stars of the show - a dozen oysters on the half shell served with outstanding sauces plus horseradish just in case you needed an additional kick. We split a bowl of shrimp gumbo - the soup of day. It was well prepared, filling and tasty. A glass each of Riesling accompanied our lunch. We will return to sample other goodies!!

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  3. Stephen

    VIP

    Charleston

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar tender was slow. We had oysters at the bar vey slow to refill drinks or recognize we need more oysters. Been there many of times. All good but be more attentive to your customers. Thanks will see you again. 10-12-2025

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  4. Brian

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The smoked jalapeño baked oysters and the Parmesan baked oysters were fabulous, and at $3 each, makes them a bargain for Charleston. Go and try them, you won’t regret it.

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  5. Steve

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were very good. The only reason I did not rate a 5 was I was disappointed in the cerviche for its price point. The amount of fish was lacking compared to the juice that it was served in.

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  6. Mary

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit. The grilled oysters were just as delicious! And what an awesome addition-scallops! Grilled scallops with delicious cheese/bacon & jalapeño slice on top. Amazing! My husband and I continued to eat just these two items until our belly’s were full. Yum!!

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  7. Judy

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always delicious. Had garlic oysters today for the first time. They were delicious. There were six of us for lunch. This is a quiet, special place for lunch not in the middle of tourist town. Great chef and wait staff!!❤️ 🥳

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  8. Catherine

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around excellent experience - menu options, food quality, service, ambience, ease of parking. I wish I'd discovered this place sooner!

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  9. Diana

    VIP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing young man from Venezuela as our server and he was delightful! We will definitely be back!

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  10. Laura

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere and excellent food. Horrific service. Had to ask for refills and never received one small plate we ordered with other plates that were delivered. Bartender stayed on cellphone rather than ask if we wanted another drink, and it was NYE! Was charged for two cocktails but only had one. Need to retrain staff.

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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 2681 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
9:30 PM
Booked 15 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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