This spot has an amazing view overlooking the water. Food is mediocre... typical southern fried food. Nothing to write about. The waitress seemed put out every time she would come to the table. Giving us a check before we even finished and was irritated when we asked for dessert. If Covid concerned , beware to stay outside as kitchen staff has masks pulled below the chin and waitress walked around with mask down until she came to the table. Not the most professional bunch. A drink outside would be fine. read more

Being from Beaufort I was excited to take my mom to eat her last Sunday night. Our appetizer and my moms entree were delicious. I on the other hand made the mistake of ordering the fried flounder. It tasted like mud and I was extremely disappointed. Service was great though and the staff was very friendly. read more

Best seafood restaurant ever in the Beaufort area. This place was recommended to us by my husband's coworker. And we decided to try since there isn't many good restaurants in the area. Wow we were impressed!!!!! My husband ordered The crab legs and they were AMAZING!! I had the low country boil and it was incredible good! I sooooo recommend this place to everyone in Parris Island and also everyone in general. Prices are ok. Portions are GREAT. Service is decent. Beautiful view from the patio. Location is a little further then we wanted expected but well worth the experience. I am definitely going back. And I definitely recommend. read more

Well I have decided to increase my stars for this place. I've been here twice in the last 2 months. The food has been much better and also our service has been wonderful. I had the shrimp basket today and it was a good tasty meal for $10. Apparently they must have a new manager. There were 6 people in our party, and we all enjoyed our lunch. We will be back! read more

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This spot has good food a great venue, but me and my wife had a horrible time here with the service. Until the waiter known as Liam is not working there this place will not be the best it could be read more

Once again, a superb meal. Calamari was soft, shrimp was large and delicious. Will definitely be back read more

Tried the Foolish Frog for the first time last week and we were really pleased. We arrived late, maybe 8:30 or 9 and the restaurant was still pretty busy. Good crowd at the bar, etc. Greeted promptly and politely. The restaurant is really nice inside, not over-decorated, but certainly recently updated. We tried the calamari app, which featured a slightly sweet breading. Overall, really good, but I thought it was a little under-seasoned. This is a bit surprising because I'm really sensitive to salt. Very generous portion for an app. My wife ordered a clam pasta dish in a red sauce, with capers and olives. Really really impressed. Might be a bit salty for some, but the flavors were really fresh and the dish was well executed. I ordered a simple broiled seafood entree with a side of ratatouille and fried grits. The grits weren't amazing, but the ratatouille was incredible. The broiled seafood was a generous portion, but not too much, and was cooked perfectly. I appreciated that the seafood wasn't covered in butter as it is in too many restaurants. I ordered the broiled seafood to be slightly healthier and too often the butter destroys the health benefits. This entree was excellent and very healthy, especially if I'd have left off the fried grits. Overall we were really impressed. Since they're a pretty new restaurant, I'll give them a break for the under-seasoned calamari, mainly because the breading was excellent and it wasn't that hard to add a bit of salt. We'll definitely be back. read more

I visited the area last weekend for the first time to camp at Hunting Island State park with my boyfriend. One evening our ravenous natures got to us and we decided to try this restaurant on the fly. And it did not disappoint! In fact, it far exceeded our expectations! The fried flounder and coconut shrimp were superb, as was the fried okra and fried grit cakes. (Yes, I was on a fried food role, but that's certainly not all they have to offer.) read more

Stopped in for a quick bite and ordered the fried scallops that came with fries and slaw. Sat at the bar and had a cider and lunch. Nice place and good food. Definitely worth a stop if you are looking for fresh seafood and a nice atmosphere. Don't be Foolish and pass this place by. read more

Foolish Frog - Fried scallop basket! - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

We LOVE this restaurant and are lucky enough to live nearby. The food is great and the daily specials are fun for something new. The waitstaff always aims to please. We don't get here enough for dinner but when we do it's fun to sit on the deck and listen to the band! read more

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Terrible management and shit veined shrimp and burnt grilled cheese sandwiches.. might just be a bad night but then again... read more

Foolish Frog - Cmon really?? My 4 yr old can make better - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

We ordered the flounder and chips. Paid like, $12 for 1 sad, small filet and some fries. If you're hungry when you get there, you may still be when you leave. The fish was just ok. When I pay that much for fish and fries I expect it to be a full meal. Wont be back. read more

OVER PRICED!! We came in, it was packed so we sat at the bar... Looked at the menu and nearly choked on my water. Very expensive, be prepared to spend some money when you come here... Staff were very kind, Chanelle (bar tender) is very kind and helpful, knows her stuff. But we're heading to Dockside (example: 1/2 dozen half shell oysters at Frog are $12.00.... At Dockside 1/2 dozen oysters are $7.95.) read more

Great food. Had the special appetizer of the day which was lobster tacos SO GOOD!! Great drinks and the service was pleasant! Always a busy place! We plan on going back there soon! read more

Great place for seafood. Wonderful outdoor seating with view of the marsh. They were kind to my dog and to me.

Sat on deck beseaged by no see ums. Oysters with bacon and cheese were terrible. Grouper with lump crab was fishy tasting and was not fresh. Ribs okay. Go to Johnston Creek. read more

What a sad experience we all had. The apps came out at a normal time but half were cold. Waitress was so busy she couldn't keep water in our glasses, meanwhile the manager and bus boy were not that busy but still didn't help. Not a very clean restaurant either. I wanted to voice my opinion to the owner but he wasn't on site. One would think on the weekend of the air show the boss would be there. Just don't waste your time folks. We had to go to McDonald's to eat as the entree's were mostly cold and inedible. Don't be FOOLED! read more

I came here when my family and I took a vacation to South Carolina. My dad always looks for little places that are hard to find. This place is definitely like a hidden gem hidden from people. After a whole day at the beach, we went to Foolish Frog and walked in. My sister and I found the name so funny and didn't really expect the food to be all that great in all honesty. I ordered the oysters and holy cow. They were the freshest oysters I have ever had. They were cooked perfectly and I ate every single one of them. I've always been a fan of sea food but I never got to experience fresh sea food because I live in the midwest. My entire family absolutely LOVED what they got. So much so we visited again during our two week vacation, which we almost never do because we want to experience new places. If I end up back in South Carolina, I will be stopping by at this place. read more

Great food and amazing presentation. Only reason not a 5 star was that the service was terrible. The crawfish and shrimp Yum Yum Ya Ya was delish! read more

Foolish Frog - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Foolish not to go! I was told that I HAD to stop by the Foolish Frog while I was in the area. I was told it would be the friendliest experience I would have - well, they were right and the food was pretty good too!!! We pull into the parking area for the Foolish Frog and as we are walking to the establishment the front door open and a man looks out and asks if we'll be needing a high chair and a booster seat to go with our party - we did. We go inside and he introduces himself as Thad, the manager (owner??). He greets us and made us feel at home immediately. Even though this is a restaurant, you feel like you're eating at you Grandma's house at the kitchen table. There's good conversation, EVERYBODY spoke, laughter and good food. Our server was Tara-Shawn. If she can't make you feel at home then you must be an orphan. Now, to the food. We started with the oysters and the Lima bean soup. The soup was excellent. I would rate the oyster appetizer a B+. Not mad I got it at all, but we came for the baskets and that put the app to shame! So, on to said baskets! My mom and wife got the shrimp baskets and my 3 year old got the fish sticks and I got the combo (shrimp and oysters) Po boy. In reverse order: the Po boy made me forget about the app oysters. So friggin' fresh and tasty! I know that they get the seafood that morning from the boat (not the market, the boat) and you can tell. I'd get that 100 times out of a hundred. The fish sticks were, no lie, the best I have ever had. Very flakey, lots of flavor, just the right amount of batter seasoned deliciously. Could eat that every time as well. And, the shrimp baskets. Like I said, so fresh that you can't help but enjoy the taste and preparation of them. You may think a fried shrimp is a fried shrimp, but I disagree and think you would too after you ate there. There was a good amount in each basket as well. Here's the kicker, dessert. We really were not going to have anything but Tara-Shawn talked us into trying HER "famous" family recipe of Chocolate Coca~Cola cake (so secret she makes it herself). IT WAS TO DIE FOR!!! So good. The best way to cap off a great lunch. When you're around you need to go and enjoy yourself, we did. See you next time we are in town. In fact, every time we are in town! read more

Got the waygu burger. Super burnt, not even close to medium. It was terrible. Super expensive. Frog legs were great but again the price was the killer. Excellent live music outside. read more

We decided to go to Foolish Frog for Valentine's Day lunch. The place was packed. We sat outside on the back deck and it was a beautiful day. We have eaten at Foolish Frog countless times, so knew what to expect as far as the food goes. This place can be "hit or miss" and today was a definite MISS!! What a horrible lunch. We had a bucket of steamed oysters and the oysters were so small you needed a magnifying glass to see the oysters. They were so small, dried out, cold and tasteless. Also had the Valentine's halibut tacos. They came on a small plate (2 tacos) with nothing else at all. Just plopped on a plate. It ended up to be an expensive lunch, with 2 wines, and it was a total disappointment. We won't be back for a long time. I recommend that you keep going and don't waste your money. read more

Our server Chris was the best. Very attentive and made good recommendations. The bucket of oysters were very juicy and more than enough for 2. The Frogmore platter was again enough for 2. I have to warn you though, it tends to be spicy for the tender tongues. Since I love spicy, it was perfect. Can't say anything bad. Okay, it was a little bit pricey but for special occasions it's worth it. If you get the chance, come and eat here. read more

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The deep fried pickles were the best thing we ate. My husband adored the giant fried fish, shrimp and scallop platter... not really giant, but tasty. I love grits but I didn't care for the grit cakes. The side of rice tasted like Rice a Roni Spanish rice. Prices were hefty, also... read more

Out of Kids Menu Items. We waited for 15 minutes for a table. Seems like a neat place. Unfortunately, they were out of both chicken fingers and mac and cheese, which were the two things my kids wanted, so we left to go somewhere else without eating there. Not very smart to run out of cheap kids stuff, and lose 3 adult meals + drinks and appetizers. read more

best place we ate near Fripp! The crab claws and mussels were two of the best things on the menu! The outside looks like an typical beach-shack-type bar but the food is exceptional! Service was also good considering we had a party of 10- they were very accommodating. If you have ever been to Fripp you know there are just not very many good places to eat so this was a godsend! read more

I highly recommend this place. A group of friends and I just dropped in after a busy morning of photoshooting. The staff was friendly and more than helpful pointing us towards other spots in the area that may interest us. The food was awesone. Portions were huge, but reasonable. We waited a bit for our food even though the restaurant was not full, but it was well worth the wait. read more

We had a very good meal with great service. Definitely recommend this eatery for dinner.

I'm a local and I've never had a bad meal here. The crab cake sandwich and potato fries are spectacular! Come enjoy lunch on the porch or the ambiance inside for dinner. They also do live music seasonally. Great place to stop while you visit Beaufort or anytime! read more

Foolish Frog - Your view from the porch! - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

This is my favorite restaurant to visit when I am in town! Their specials are usually top notch. I still dream about the fried flounder with sweet Thai chili sauce. I've gone twice in the past few days. My first visit had great food- I ordered the scallop tacos on special. Also had the fried okra which is perfect. Our waitress almost ruined the experience though. She assured us that the salad that was ordered had dressing- it didn't. Never apologized, just brought dressing when it was asked for. We heard her tell the cook "that man said he didn't get any dressing on his salad." We also heard her talking to another waitress about a customer who added their tip wrong and she said "always do the tip in your favor." She was on her phone throughout the night. I know that is not typical service, so we went back and had a much better experience. Joshua is a gem! He was very personable and professional. I had the ahi tuna salad and it was amazing. All of our food was delicious. My advice- ask for Joshua and bring a jacket because they keep this place cold! You can't go wrong with their specials but pretty much everything on the menu is very tasty. Love The Foolish Frog! read more

Love when we get the opportunity to dine at the Foolish Frog! Great low country views! Awesome staff! Tasty food. read more

Foolish Frog - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

After reading a few reviews I wasn't sure what to expect, but we decided to give the Frog a try after doing a lot of our local favorites during our visit. The interior of the restaurant is much better than I expected. It was quick and easy to get seated, even on a Saturday night during a busy week. Everything on the menu was described in great detail and sounded like something you would get at a much more upscale restaurant. The bad news is the food was just "meh". It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special and certainly wasn't as good as we were expecting. The other bad news is the prices are very high for this type of place. Most entree's were $20+, even for something simple. Beer was $5.50 for ONE bottle. We started with the fried okra as an appetizer. It was OK, nothing special. I had the Frogmore Stew. Again, nothing really unusual about it, especially considering the $26 price. They brought out my meal and came back a minute later and told my wife "Sorry, our cook couldn't tell the difference and cooked a NY Strip steak instead of the Ribeye you wanted. Do you want the Strip?" My wife said no, so the server asked if she could get anything while for her while she waited, so my wife opted for a small side salad. 10 minutes later, her steak showed up. When the bill arrived, they charged her for the side salad. ($5.50) That was a tacky move. read more

Pros: -very friendly, competent staff - Very fresh fish Cons: not enough parking spaces Shrimp over angel hair very bland In flavor flounder stuffed with crab really Small portion! Seafood soup excellent Overall: good, not great, and only fairly good read more

Awful. It took over an hour to get our first appetizer. Two people had the same bowl of soup and only one came (luke warm with no seafood in it). We had 2 kids and they each ordered the same thing - a bowl of noodles with butter, and only one came (after an hour and twenty minutes). How does it take an hour and twenty minutes to get a bowl of buttered noodles to the table and how the heck do you only bring one when we ordered 2? We decided to cut our losses and leave since there was no promise of getting our food within the next hour. Way too many tables for the amount of food that the kitchen can put out, which was about 3 appetizers every ten minutes. read more

All the time great food more than you'll be able to eat fish steak chicken burgers live music what else can you Asfoor price pretty good probably about a three star price is probably about a two star good atmosphere and great times read more

We showed up last minute on a Saturday at 5 pm. We were pleasantly surprised to be seated quickly as we expected to have to wait anywhere we went. The environment and patio was inviting. Then the evening went downhill. We waited over 45 minutes just to get our appetizers. Another two top table had came and went before we ever saw food. We were so starved at that point we would've taken one appetizer or even our entree. The appetizers were all tasty. That was graciously appreciated after waiting so long. We then waited at least 30 more minutes for food, we asked for our check prior to our dinner coming out because it was almost 7pm at that point. We didn't get our check. They brought out food a while later, but we quickly realized we got incorrect plates. My friend ordered one of the specials, lobster pasta and received shrimp and scallop pasta. She said the noodles were dry and crispy. I ordered their special Kobe(?) fish. The fish served to me was about 4 in long, Small for being the special and highly over salted and over cooked. I also received incorrect sides. They brought out the correct side of potatoes but they were COLD, the sides served to me originally were also cold. Our third party member said his whole flounder tasted good. Our server was great. He was running his tail off. He asked the manager to come speak to us. No one ever came. We saw him speaking to a woman and motioning to us, and her shaking her head. The server was nice enough to take the meals off our tab. We appreciated it. We still tried to tip well. But i wouldn't return nor recommend this place. read more

Try the Island Seafood Supreme soup better than any I've had. The crab cakes are a winner anywhere. Sit on the deck the view is great and there's live entertainment on Friday. read more

Foolish Frog - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Great spot! The shrimp and grits are amazing. The bucket of steamed oysters are as fresh as you can get. Try the cracked okra appetizer. Plus the view alone makes it worth it without how good the food is. read more

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Great food. Great atmosphere. Great people. The manager Thad really takes care of people. read more

Foolish Frog - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Stopped on a rainy Monday afternoon. Service was very good. Ordered the white fish basket which came quickly and very hot. They could have fried it slightly longer to finish cooking all the way thru. Fries and slaw were excellent. My companion had the scallop basket and was very happy with it. Nice atmosphere and great view. Would be great in warmer & drier weather. read more