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Bowens Island Restaurant

80/100 (4084 ratings)

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Fried shrimp

Key lime pie

Shrimp and Grits

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American

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Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Waterfront

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Late Night

Dinner

Mid-range

"I suppose if I wrote a bad review others may not try it and the crowd would be smaller. However, this place was so good I couldn't live with myself..."

David Haskell

"This is my go to place whenever I want to impress out of town guests! It’s casual and one of the most beautiful places to watch the sunset! I was..."

Lisa Dodge

"My wife and I are in town because I have a job interview Monday and stumbled onto Bowers island . This place was great !!! Great food great price and..."

Don Clawson

"The line and wait was fairly long for summer, however it was well worth it. Beautiful sunset and incredible food, especially the shrimp. The staff..."

George Bley

"A true low country seafood experience. Okay, do not drive your low sitting car such as my Fiat Spider in to the place, but the food was great and the..."

Ken Owensby

"Amazing experience sitting on the outside deck watching the sunset � and shucking a tray of fresh steamed oysters! True low country vibe. Don’t..."

Melissa Piasecki

"I had the fried seafood platter and it was fresh and delicious! Shrimp, crab cakes, white fish. Superb. Nice bartender, she was helpful and friendly..."

Jack Kiser

"We loved it. Our kind of place. Cold beer. Great shrimp and Grits. Will make it a regular stop. If your a pain in the ass and high maintainence..."

Scot Sutherland

"We drove down from Columbia just to have dinner at this amazing place! The food is beyond fantastic and could not get any fresher seafood! Hands..."

William Tommy Feagin

"Always the go to place when we visit SC. Absolutely love the fried shrimp platters, the key lime pie was AMAZING, the view is always great. Highly..."

Samantha Martin

"My brother and his class mates from The Citadel are there a lot and introduced us to Bowens years ago. I make it a point to go back every chance I..."

Craig Clary

"Freshest shrimp and best view at dinner! Always dine here when we visit the Holy..."

Lisa Bishop Gibson

"Bowen's Island Restaurant in South Carolina is a must-visit for seafood lovers. Set on a picturesque waterfront, the rustic ambiance is inviting, and..."

Nicolas Yarosz

"It's the epitome of the 'local' feel. We had a great time. Yes it's expensive, about $30 for a dinner plate, but their crab cakes are quite..."

Joshua Owens

"Authentic low country cuisine. Beautiful views of the sunset. Order at the bar and serve yourself. No frills, delicious, stuff your face seafood...."

Mike Payne

"We had no clue this place was here. We had come for a boat tour. After touring, we decided to eat here. There was a line to the outside door. It..."

Julie D

"Cute restaurant on the river. Nice fresh seafood. The boiled peanuts were really good, as well as the key lime pie. The shrimp was fresh, and the..."

Zack Dolsen

"A real American classic, Bowens Island restaurant has been serving great seafood since 1946. In 2023, it’s still going strong. The plates are..."

Erik Gray

"Beautiful place to unwind after a day on the beach that’s farther away from the touristy areas. Went for dinner there after visiting folly beach..."

Rachel H

"Hadn’t been here since before the fire and the restaurant is a little different but still the same great food! In my opinion this place captures..."

hunter hames

"Second visit for us... The fried fish was not what we expected, it was much more memorable the first time and sadly the restaurant was far busier..."

Nikki Bryson

"Food is great and they have big amount for one person. But the service could have been better. It take so long and very long line and the person in..."

JJ Edwards

"Great atmosphere and experience. Very laid back. My server dropped by fried fish on the ground and put it back on my plate haha. It was all part of..."

Dan LeFevre

"We love Bowens! Today was our third visit (last was in 2016) and we were so happy with the food and service. Keep up the great work! Fresh food, cold..."

angie b ramirez

"A fun place to try if you want an authentic seafood-shack dining experience. Beautiful sunset views too! The cost is pretty pricey (at least $30 per..."

Megan Kraner

"This place embodies Charleston too its core. Great staff, wonderful heart food, solid drinks, and cold beer. Great place to bring family or take a..."

Parker

"The experience of sitting and looking at the water with the breeze was very nice, and the food was ok. Not terrific. They were short a cook/chef, so..."

Sheri Long

"Great chicken tenders for a seafood spot! The chicken tenders are about the only non-seafood item on their menu. They were a bit pricey at $16, but..."

E White

"This place was recommended by a friend as the place to have a seafood dinner and sunset views. She was not wrong, although the prices were..."

Miriam W.

"Iconic restaurant on the water dating back to the 40s. You might describe it as rustic, which is part of the charm. Amazing sunsets. There is no air..."

Cramer Gallimore

"Delicious seafood and cold beer! The fish, shrimp and crabcakes, and all the sides were delicious! Not a single bad food item! When I return, I will..."

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