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Bowens Island Restaurant
Cuisine: American, Local Specialty, Seafood
Price Range: $
10Best Says
Bownen's Island Restaurant is the only restaurant on it's own 13 acre island, and is self-described as an, "island, restaurant, and state of mind," all at once. Founded in 1946 by May and Jimmy Bowen,... Read More
Bownen's Island Restaurant is the only restaurant on it's own 13 acre island, and is self-described as an, "island, restaurant, and state of mind," all at once. Founded in 1946 by May and Jimmy Bowen, this seafood and oyster joint on James Island is only 5 minutes from Folly Beach, and offers up fantastic sunset and salt marsh views from its wrap-around porch deck. While Bowen's Island Restaurant offers fried seafood options, the all you can eat steamed oysters, served to the table by the shovelful, are the shining stars of the menu. Inexpensive beers, hushpuppies, and fires go perfectly with your sunset water views and steamed local oysters in this ultra casual island joint.
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Address:
1870 Bowens Island Rd
Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-2757
Hours:
- Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm
Website:
bowensislandrestaurant.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Clare Sweeney
Charleston Local Expert
- Seafood: "Be sure to bring a marker to add your name to the visitor graffiti covered walls and tables!"
- Oyster Bars: "Plan for dinner at Bowens Island Restaurant on your way back from Folly for a casual, laid back meal--just in time to catch the sunset."
- Best for Seafood Because: This local's favorite is a mandatory destination for any true oyster lover!
- Best for Oyster Bars Because: Bowens Island Restaurant epitomizes the fresh, local seafood experience in Charleston, where oysters are served by the shovelful from local waters.
