The Marina Bar and Grill at Barefoot Resort

Everything was awful……..😢

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I worked here as a server from July 22, 2025 to August 4, 2025, and unfortunately had a very negative experience. During my short time, the manager insulted me and refused to provide proof regarding missing credit card tips that I had rightfully earned. Despite multiple requests, I was never given house reports to verify my pay.

To this day, I still have not been paid my credit card tips, my hourly wages as a server, or even my training pay. I’ve gone back in person three separate times to try to resolve this, and I also delivered a formal demand letter (due August 24, 2025), but I have received no response.

Because of their failure to pay me or address this issue, I will be pursuing all available legal actions. As stated in my demand letter

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Was satisfied with the food and service here previously and glad that didn't change. I can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great view of intercoastal. Food was good

It was freezing cold, I couldn't enjoy my meal. Especially after seeing the AC unit that sits on top of the bar over the grill leaking, not even 5 inches from where my food was prepared. Maybe they have it so cold that you won't stay long. Will not visit again. Our waitress was on top of things

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 5

Time;
We arrived on a Monday evening at about 5pm, happy hour.
Volume;
Customer wise, I remember that there was 1 outside table being used, maybe 3 inside tables, and about 6 people around the bar.
The place wasn't busy at all.
Appearance;
We found a roomy dining area, with a few big screen tvs.
There was plenty of chairs for people to sit around the bar.
Outside dining was on the water, with some nice conversational areas that featured patio type furniture, low tables, and a fireplace.
Cleanliness;
The inside dining area was not very clean. Tables needed to be cleaned up. My chair was sticky when I pulled it out.
Outside had trash on some tables.
Offers;
I did not see or hear about any alcohol specials for Happy Hour. There were appetizer specials most were $8.
Order;
We ordered 2 appetizer specials of raw oysters, it was six oysters for $8.
2 Michelob Ultra- they were warm.
I ordered 1 of their signature drinks, a Shipwrecked mule.
It was made with a mango rum, club soda, and muddled mint.
It was awful.
I think they used tonic water instead of club soda.
I was told that not all the bartenders make the drinks the same.
I found that strange, because the recipe for the drink was written on the menu.
A seafood boil for dinner, which included; crab legs, shrimp, clams, potatoes, corn, and sausage, $36.99.
I asked if that would be considered a single order or for two.
The server said it was definitely for two.
So that's what we ordered.
Expectations;
Very, very disappointing.
The order was not an order for two adults.
After the meal was brought to our table I realized that the menu didn't specify how much each item was included in the boil. Here is my guesstimate;
2-snow crab clusters, 12- shrimp,
12- very small clams, I'm not sure how much sausage,
maybe 2- hot dogs cut into pieces,
1-potato cut into pieces.
1-piece of corn cut in 1/2.
Dinner was served on a square flat metal oven pan. We were given disposable paper trays to eat on.
Silverware came prepackaged in plastic bags with a napkins.
Sauces were pre-made in small plastic container with lids.
Drinks were served in disposable plastic cups.
Overall;
I would never recommend this place. I will not be returning.
Overpriced, dirty, not consistent with drink recipes, warm beer, the use of plastic ware cheapened the experience.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

A solid joint, right on the water. Everything was really, really good: food, drink, service, atmosphere. I will most definitely be returning there.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Cool place with a great patio out front and views of the marina / ICW out back. I just wish it was open later.

Great low-key bar with a view of the water behind Barefoot Landing. Peel-and-eat shrimp were fantastic. My son got the seafood boil and loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely an amazing atmosphere on the water. Friendly and professional staff. Food was amazing. Happy hour was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a very casual place that serves good food and good chilled drinks. If I had one complaint it would be that the decor does not match the Barefoot Resort Community which is high end. The restaurant needs a makeover. Strictly shorts and flip-flops at this point.

Food: 4

Service: 4

Have been here 50+ times. Always love it. Today we had the such a disappointing experience with a foul part time bartender.
It was a misunderstanding that he escalated into a South Carolinians do not like your type.
So crazy because we live in Barefoot part time and it's our regular spot.
The owners of this establishment is a lovely lighthearted lady.
Lena is the BEST bartender. Charming and funny. She's so attentive when making PERFECT DRINKS.
My wife is a bartender and I am in service as well.
Such a shame the part timers don't treat the their customers properly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Disappointing and Flavorless
I was really looking forward to the low country boil, but honestly, it was a huge letdown. Everything—from the shrimp to the corn to the potatoes—was bland and completely lacking in seasoning. It tasted like they just boiled everything in plain water and called it a day. No spices, no kick, no flavor at all. Even the sausage, which should have added some punch, was dull and rubbery.

This dish is supposed to be bold and savory, packed with Southern flavor. Instead, it felt like someone forgot the entire recipe. Save your money and your taste buds—this was just a soggy, tasteless mess.

My husband and I ordered the seafood boil (priced at $34 each), and we were extremely disappointed. It had no seasoning whatsoever, was served in cold, flavorless boiled water, and the overall presentation and taste were just unpleasant. Unfortunately, this experience has made it clear we won’t be returning.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Went for karaoke had fun lots of good singers

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5