Johnson Creek Tavern

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

Our server Will -friendly service and crab cakes were awesome! Great views of marsh area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My favorite restaurant to visit when at Fripp Island!

Vegetarian options: Not many vegetarian options, but salad and baked potatoes are awesome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits, She Crab Soup, Salad

Best crabcake ever

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: She Crab Soup, Fish

We have been here every October for 20 years as we camp close by. Always delicious, inexpensive large entrees and appetizers. Super friendly staff. Laid back, not fancy, pet friendly on the decks and football inside st the bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5