Folly Beach Dining
Eat & Drink on the Island
Where to Eat on Folly Beach
Folly Beach dining is all about fresh Lowcountry seafood, flip-flop friendly patios and a good drink with an ocean breeze. Whether you want a sit-down dinner, a quick taco between beach sessions or a slow brunch, here's what the island does best.
Local Shrimp & Grits
The dish to order at least once. Look for local shrimp over creamy stone-ground grits.
Steamed Crab & Shrimp
Casual crab shacks serve buckets of steamed seafood best eaten on an outdoor deck.
Oceanfront Dinner
Book a table with a view for sunset and fresh catch of the day.
Fish & Shrimp Tacos
A Folly favorite — quick, fresh and easy to grab between beach sessions.
Burgers & Baskets
Laid-back grills serving burgers, wings and fried baskets on shaded patios.
Pizza & To-Go
Grab pizza, subs or sandwiches to take back to the rental or the sand.
Beach Breakfast
Biscuits, omelets and breakfast plates to fuel a morning surf or walk on the beach.
Brunch & Mimosas
Slow weekend brunches with Bloody Marys, mimosas and Southern favorites.
Coffee & Smoothies
Iced coffee, smoothies and acai bowls for a quick start before hitting the sand.
Rooftop Drinks
Catch the sunset with a cocktail and a view over the island and the ocean.
Live Music Bars
Center Street bars with local bands, DJs and a lively crowd on weekends.
Dive Bars & Patios
Salty, laid-back spots for a cold beer after a day at the beach.
Ice Cream & Shaved Ice
Cool off with a cone or snowball after a long, hot beach day.
Baked Goods
Donuts, pastries and cookies for a morning treat or an afternoon snack.
Dessert Stops
End the night with something sweet as you stroll Center Street.
Folly Dining Tips
Summer weekends get busy — eat early or late to skip the wait.
Call ahead for larger groups; many spots don't take reservations.
Plan dinner around sunset if you want a view.
Hours change seasonally, so check before you head out.
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