Best Places to Eat in Folly Beach, SC
From oysters on the marsh to tacos on Center Street, Folly Beach packs a lot of good food into a small island. Every restaurant below has its own page with the menu, prices, hours, and location, so you can decide where to go before you leave the beach.
Quick Picks
- Breakfast & brunch: Lost Dog Cafe, Rita’s Seaside Grille, and all-day brunch until 3 p.m. at Lowlife Bar
- On the water: Pinky’s on the Beach (right on the sand), Koko’s on the Pier, and Bowens Island on the marsh
- Fresh seafood & oysters: Bowens Island, Folly Beach Crab Shack, Loggerhead’s, and sushi at Catch 23
- Tacos, pizza & casual bites: Taco Boy, Chico Feo, Woody’s Pizza, and sandwiches at The Drop In
- Late night: The Bounty Bar, Planet Follywood, and Chico Feo (all open until 2 a.m.), or Bert’s Market, which never closes
- Date night: Italian at Alfredo’s on Folly or sushi and cocktails at Catch 23
Alfredo’s On Folly
- 106 W Hudson Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
A casual Italian eatery just steps from the sand, Alfredo's On Folly serves scratch-made pastas, pressed panini, and classic Italian…
Bert’s Market
- 202 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, USA
Bowen’s Island Restaurant
- 1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
A Lowcountry institution since 1946, Bowen's Island Restaurant serves classic Southern seafood - oysters, Frogmore stew, and shrimp and grits…
Catch 23
- 10 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Catch 23 brings a modern, upscale twist to Folly Beach dining with creative sushi rolls, fresh seafood, and a lively…
Chico Feo
- 122 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
An outdoor, backyard-style bar just off Ashley Avenue, Chico Feo serves creative tacos and Cuban-inspired plates alongside craft beer and…
Coconut Joe’s Beach Grill
- 11 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Coconut Joe's Beach Grill pairs casual coastal fare with a rooftop bar, live music, and an arcade for the whole…
Drop In Bar & Deli
- 32b Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
A funky, dive-bar-style deli on Center Street, Drop In Bar & Deli serves creative sandwiches and tacos with a late-night,…
Folly Beach Crab Shack
- 26 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Just two blocks from the sand, Folly Beach Crab Shack serves up steamed crab buckets, a raw bar, and hearty…
Jack of Cups Saloon
- 34 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Jack of Cups Saloon serves globally-inspired comfort food - from aromatic curries to a well-rounded vegetarian menu - in the…
Koko’s on the Pier
- 101 E Arctic Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Now reimagined as Koko's on the Pier, this oceanfront spot at the entrance to the Folly Beach Pier blends tropical…
Loggerhead’s Beach Grill
- 123 W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Loggerhead's Beach Grill offers fried seafood, burgers, and frozen cocktails on a large outdoor deck with regular live music.
LoLo’s- Locklear’s on Little Oak
- Folly Road, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, 29439, United States
Overlooking a tidal creek on the drive into Folly, LoLo's-Locklear's on Little Oak serves standout Lowcountry seafood - from she-crab…
Lost Dog Cafe
- 106 W Huron Ave Unit A, Folly Beach, SC 29439
A dog-friendly Folly Beach cafe, Lost Dog Cafe serves breakfast all day and lunch favorites in a cozy setting with…
Lowlife Bar
- 106 E Hudson Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
With a Key West-meets-Folly-Beach vibe, Lowlife Bar serves creative brunch and dinner plates alongside inventive cocktails on a dog-friendly covered…
Pinky’s on the Beach
- 1 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Situated directly on the sand, Pinky's on the Beach serves coastal bites and frozen cocktails with unbeatable oceanfront views.
Planet Follywood
- Planet Follywood Beach Bar, 32A, Center Street, Folly Beach, Charleston County, South Carolina, 29439, United States
Planet Follywood is a lively bar and grill known for Southern comfort food, karaoke, and late-night entertainment on Center Street.
Rita’s Seaside Grille
- 2 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Rita's Seaside Grille serves American coastal comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a lively Center Street patio just…
Taco Boy Folly Beach
- 106 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Taco Boy Folly Beach serves bright, Mexican-inspired tacos and creative margaritas in a colorful, dog-friendly space on Ashley Avenue.
The Bounty Bar
- 15 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
The Bounty Bar brings a nautical-inspired twist to Folly Beach's dining and nightlife scene, pairing Southern comfort food with creative…
The Washout
- 41 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
A lively Center Street bar and grill, The Washout serves classic beach-town fare - seafood baskets, burgers, tacos - with…
Woody’s Pizza
- 39 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
A longtime local favorite, Woody's Pizza serves fresh, hand-tossed pies and classic pizzeria fare in a laid-back, retro-surf setting just…
Tips for Dining on Folly Beach
- Park once and walk. Most restaurants are on or near Center Street, a short walk from each other and the beach. Check our Folly Beach parking guide to avoid a ticket.
- Catch happy hour. Pinky’s (Mon–Thu), Taco Boy, and The Washout (weekdays) all run deals from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Bringing the dog? Rita’s even has a puppy menu. Review the Folly Beach dog rules before a beach day.
- Hours change with the seasons. Many spots shorten their hours in winter, so check the listing or call ahead.