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Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RoadCharleston, SC 29412
James Island
(843) 795-2757
bowensislandrestaurant.com
Tags: Seafood, Music Venue
Bowens Island is hands down the most unique dining experience in all of Charleston. It’s staunchly no frills. The plates are compostable, and the beer is local. Owned and operated by the gracious Robert Barber, Bowens prides itself on hewing close to its longtime traditions, pulling oysters out of the nearby waters and actually encouraging guests to tag all the surfaces with graffiti. If you’re not familiar with what the locals eat, head to Bowens and get a lesson in fried fresh seafood, hushpuppies, and Frogmore Stew, a happy marriage of shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn that tastes like a Lowcountry summer. In the winter months, stop by for oysters. The oysterman will shovel them onto the table while you elbow your way in for some shucking and sucking. There’s no other experience like it. No place. No where. —Stephanie Barna Dish (Winter 2013)
Restaurant Details
Charleston's favorite spot for oysters, recognized by the James Beard House as an American Classic, recently suffered a devastating fire and is being rebuilt. They are currently back in business serving on the heated back patio.
Features: Dinner
Hours: Dinner (Tues.-Sat.). Closed Sun. and Mon.
Price: $$$
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Upcoming Events
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- Sun., May 26
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Past Events
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James Island/Folly Beach Democrats Oyster Roast
- Sun., March 17, 2-5 p.m. 2013
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The Shakin' Martinis
- Sun., March 3 2013
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Engineers Without Borders Oyster Roast
- Sun., Feb. 17, 4-7 p.m. 2013
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