Johnson Creek Tavern

Best meal we’ve had since being on the island! The food at Johnson Creek Tavern was insanely good — super flavorful Southern dishes. Service was amazing too. We’ll definitely be back!

I’ve been a customer personally for over 20 years and my family for over 40 years. Based on our experiences over the last year, we will NEVER go again. JCT has also deleted all the comments and reviews I’ve posted recently because they are negative.

A local friend had recommended this restaurant to us. We tried to call yesterday to see if they offered to-go meals. Someone picked up the phone and sat it on the counter. I sat waiting for almost 10 mins. No one ever came back to speak with me. I could hear the restaurant noise in the background. I tried a few times again later, and the phone was still off the hook. That was a disappointment. But we gave you another try tonight. We went there to dine-in. My husband and 2 sons got good food with no issues (a seafood plate, kid burger plate, and kid chicken plate ). My baked potato was tiny and burnt to where you couldn’t even get a fork into it. Waiter agreed. It was sent back and replaced with another side. All good to go… ? nope. I went to eat my scallops and found them to be very undercooked. Our waiter took those back and replaced them, too. My family was almost finished with their meal and needed to wait on me to eat. There was a long black hair in the bottom of my coleslaw bowl. 🤢 I didn’t even bother to get it replaced. I just didn’t eat it. I appreciate that both items were replaced and I completely understand that issues happen sometimes. But that seemed to be a lot. It’s the first time in years I’ve sent back food in a restaurant (I’m not picky). We never saw management for them to provide good customer service to at least apologize for the multiple issues or make it right with a small discount, free dessert, etc. The waiter apologized and even said he wished he could have something done for us but the “owner wasn’t there.” Our waiter was great; I wish I could remember his name. Said he doesn’t work there often.

This place is amazing. We have ate here 2 times this week. The bartender makes this place. He is so out going !!!! The food. Omg. The crab dip. The steak. The chicken with cheese and bacon and the Wings are out of this world. And the drinks. The drinks was amazing. Keep it up guys and keep the bartender.

Authentic low-country dining with a casual atmosphere and beautiful views of the surrounding marsh.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was awful service with a flippant attitude from the waitress and we have been coming here since the 80s. We had to wait an hour and a half after ordering our food, the food was good but we watched 11 people order and leave before us and then we were forced to pay a 20% gratuity fee after the waitress forgot to put our order in and laughed while saying it was a “busy” day.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Hush Puppies

Abysmal service

Food: 1

The food was absolutely amazing. All the right amount of seasonings. The service was spot on. Drinks were always kept full. Employees were so all so friendly. I recommend this establishment 100%.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hush Puppies, Lobster Pot Pie, Crab Legs, Grouper, Fish & Chips, Onion Rings, Cake, Snapper, Shrimp Burger, Shrimp and Grits, She Crab Soup, Fish, Tacos, PO Boy, Salad, Crab Cake Sandwich, Burger, Cornbread, Gumbo, Coconut Shrimp

Always crowded, so you may wait. Tight parking. Pretty marsh views. Outdoor seating available, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Atmosphere can’t be beat - lovely views of the sound and marsh. Service prolog and friendly. The She Crab soup was an overly thick and greasy mess. The burger was good. Will try again - other menu items might be better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Beautiful views in a casual and relaxing atmosphere. The hushpuppies and honey butter are a delicious appetizer. The sweet cornbread is served fresh and hot. The frogmore stew is spicy, steamed shrimp served with clarified butter, and lots of old bay seasoning. The fried flounder is very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hush Puppies, Catch of the Day

Just okay

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

She crab soup was microwaved, with large lumps still cold. Wife had shrimp basket. Fries were also microwaved, very bad. Interior was absolutely nasty. Will never come here again

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Hands down some of the best food you’ll find! My crab cake sandwich was amazing! The fries are so good that it’s hard to stop eating them! Will definitely return to this delicious restaurant when we are back in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Cake Sandwich

Very, very disappointed. Spent $62 for lunch (1 beer) for 2. My special of the day - snapper sandwich meal was inedible ( overcooked) although my wife's was fine. Told the waitress but there was no offer to recompense. She crab soup (1) was tasty, but much too much salt. Poor value overall.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4