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Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston, Charleston, SC

Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston

4.4
4.4
4980 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Charleston’s freshest seafood, with laidback Lowcountry style. Coast’s chefs meet daily with local farmers and fishermen to procure the freshest seafood and produce available. Featuring wood-grilled fish, a raw bar, and a refreshing drink list. Open nightly from 5:00. Outdoor seating available.

*menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menu

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 722-8838
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Boyd
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    King
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Enjoy happy hour at the bar with drink and food specials from 4:30p-6p daily.

What 4,980 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Kid-friendly

  • Charleston

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coast Bar & Grill in Charleston offers a delightful seafood experience with "terrific food" and a "subdued ambiance." Guests rave about the mahi, swordfish, and "crab dip," highlighting the restaurant's commitment to quality. While some found the noise level high, the "gregarious and attentive" service consistently shines.

4,980 Reviews
  1. Jose

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    If you’re exploring Charleston for the first time, I would remove this restaurant from your list. We were seated at a table with crumbs on the tabletop and seats, the server took longer than what should be standard to greet a table (usually 2 minutes), and we weren’t warmly welcomed (referring to the server welcoming us to the restaurant, telling us the special, recommending bar specials, etc.) it was essentially just a “good evening, can I get y’all something to drink?”. Appetizer arrived before drinks (not a big issue, but when compounded with everything else it was noted), and didn’t have silverware. The food was fair (some dishes better than others), but overall overpriced. Not really sure if I would come back considering half my steak was fat (and for $40?).

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  2. Tina

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. I wanted just grilled chicken and they made if happen even though it was not on the menu and it was fabulous. The buffalo shrimp were awesome!

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  3. Kenneth

    VIP

    Greensboro

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall not bad - but not a "must do" place either. The service was horrible. Our server acted like she would have rather been any place other than at her job. Certain items in our order were missed (but corrected) and the dishes did not come as described. The seafood was fresh - but that is about the best thing I can say. The vibe is way relaxed - a bit more than we were expecting. Not sure I would return.

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    VIP

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Why so many fees ? Service fees etc Everything tastes burnt - bread and crab - steak & green beans. Had to wait 15 min for waitress to check back after our meal was given to us. Asked for desserts and took my fried rice & never got it back... $300 for 3 adults 2 kids. not worth $150

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  5. Renee

    VIP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great “hidden” restaurant. Coming in via the alley made our start unique. We got there 30 minutes before reservations and sit at the bar. The bartender was busy and took 5 minutes to acknowledge we were there and told us he’d be with us shortly. Not impressed with the bartender but at least the drinks were good. We had to see hostess almost 45 minutes after our arrival and inquired on reservations. She apologized profusely as they’d checked us in and had not seated us. Paid our unsmiling or social bartender and hoped for better experience in dining room. Our server was sweet and the food was amazing! I would definitely go again in hopes that there was improvement in the basic things you expect in a restaurant just because the food was great. Customer service and hospitality will make up for most things lacking and we hadn’t had that experience yet in all our visits to Charleston.

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  6. Mike

    VIP

    Dallas

    32 reviews

    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I was not impressed. We had a 20 minute wait even though we had a reservation. The food was only so, so. Undercooked flounder with not much taste. The crab stuffing was the only thing that saved it. The fried shrimp was ok, fries greasy, slaw was good. Our server was very good. I will not be back. Too many other restaurants in Charleston to choose from.

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  7. Jack

    Coastal Georgia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. The best we have had so far in Charleston. Neat location and great service.

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  8. Julie

    Western NC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, but it’s unfortunate when the bread, appetizer and main meal come out at the same time.

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  9. Linda

    E. Tennessee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect Christmas dinner!! Loved Hutson Alley!! Coast is our favorite. So of course we chose this restaurant. It was perfect!!

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  10. Liz

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience was awesome. The service was perfect. Food is amazing.

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FAQs

Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 722-8838.

Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston is rated 4.4 stars by 4980 OpenTable diners.

Coast Bar & Grill – 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Coast Bar & Grill – Charleston

39-D John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Boyd
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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