9 Best Bars in Isle Of Palms

“This place is at different level than any other place on the IOP or Charleston area! The food and drinks are top notch and definitely worth the wait to be seated. Definitely a coastal gem in SC!“

“Fantastic seafood and Donovan was the best server ever! Oysters, crab cakes! All great!“

“We had a great time seeing the cover band Zero to Never! We were a little confused about either food service or music venue. Had to run down the street for dinner before the show. It was a driving rain so we didn't get the full beachside experience. There were 3 bachelorette parties, a mix of college and older folks. Everyone had a great time. Sipped on straight Don Julio. No seats during the show.“

“We were there on Sept 12th about 5pm.... the restraunt is so busy during regular dinner hours (understandable because the food is delicious) .... my advice is to try going on off hours ... because the server staff is so over-stimulated with too many customers/tables to handle during the heavily trafficked dinner rush ... however we were pleasantly surprised to discover that the kitchen does a great job of taking the time to make each dish deliciously perfect even in the face of overcrowded chaos ... thank you to the boathouse kitchen staff for making our meal perfect when the rest of the house was going crazy“

“Smugglers is the best. I got my staff food from there the other day and it was fresh, tasted great, and really hit the spot. My team agreed 100%. The beer cheese pretzel ie a definite win. Crinkle cut fries are fresh. Bartender and owner were courteous and I will definitely be back to cater lunch for my team soon 👊 💯“

“Was there the year it opened and still going back Rachel and Liz outstanding bartenders. A great place to stop after beach or just stop for a few drinks“

“First of all, the food comes in melamine trays with a lid that is genius for carrying them out and keeping everything contained!
Coconut shrimp are a nice size and tasty, but watch out for the sauce to dip it in because it’s got quite a zippy kick! They are a kind of bland without something.
I am not a fan of corn meal, breaded anything and the strips for the pickles is very different than anything I’ve seen, and even though the breading falls off very easily, between the sauce and the pickles, they are delicious!
Chicken tenders were pretty big, but probaby just frozen kind and fries were good. Burger was good and fruit is fresh.
Overall, what we ordered for the main meal was pretty standard beach/pool food. Our server, Patrick was very busy, but still on top of everything.“

“My wife and I recently enjoyed a quick staycation at Wild Dunes Resort and made a reservation at the Oyster Catcher. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by James and Georgia, and they were absolutely phenomenal. Their warm welcome, upbeat energy, and amazing personalities truly set the tone for a fantastic night.

We were also fortunate to meet Christina, who I believe is the assistant manager, and she was absolutely wonderful. She checked on us several times throughout the evening and made sure everything was going smoothly. Her kindness and attention to detail really stood out and added so much to our experience.

Our server Kendall was nothing short of incredible. From start to finish, she was spot on. We had such a great conversation and learned that she works there during the summers. The Oyster Catcher is extremely lucky to have someone like her. She was sweet, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect.

A huge shout out to the chef as well. The food was amazing. We had the skirt steak, potatoes, Caesar salad, and fried oysters. Every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared.

Lastly, hats off to the bartenders who made the old fashioneds spot on. Their skill and care in crafting each cocktail were the perfect finishing touch to an exceptional evening.

Thank you so much to the entire team for making our staycation so memorable. We will absolutely be coming back just for another meal at the Oyster Catcher. Five stars are not enough. Everyone we met was truly outstanding and we are so grateful for the incredible hospitality.“

“First timer amazing food great staff“