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Island Cabana Bar

4.5 (71 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Outdoor seating

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Island wings original wit buffalo sauce, celery and ranch. Side of cucumber and tomato
Maxine C.

One of my favorite spots! Too bad it's isolated, but the food drinks and views are unmatched. My favorite wings in all of Charleston and I LOVE chicken wings.

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Beth B.

Delicious food with a great view! We came here for lunch when I was visiting my son and his girlfriend who recently moved here. I had to try the frose and it was delicious! We ordered the tuna nachos and they were really good. My son's girlfriend and I got blackened fish tacos and my son got a chicken wrap. We were all very happy with our food and drinks!

View from the pier
Bella A.

Such a fun spot right by the water! Parking is around the corner from the boat lifts, just a short walk away. There's plenty of seating inside and outside - outside seating has some shaded options too! We ordered the buffalo shrimp tacos, tuna poke nachos (which were HUGE), and a side of fries. Initially, we thought everything felt expensive, but the portions were a great size & everything was delicious. Also tried the OG frosé which was so refreshing. This hit the spot for us for a casual seaside spot. We can't wait to come back at sunset hour.

Blackened shrimp tacos
Randy O.

We had an order of chicken fingers and fries (wife) and blackened shrimp tacos (me)... with a side of black beans and rice...everything was great! It was cold so we didn't get to enjoy the beautiful outdoor area but regardless, it was a fun experience and highly recommended. Parking is a bit confusing but we figured it out and enjoyed our time.

From the pier, looking back at the inside building where you order and pay.
Jeffery B.

The food was really good, given what I was expecting for a waterside dive kinda place. My fried fish sandwich was amazingly fresh, and smelled like the sea. My partners had the fish tacos, grilled and fried. They both thought highly of their choices, and both were barely able to finish, so definitely they had enough food. ICB has an inside location where you order food, grab your drinks, and pay. You're given a pager and it's too to you to find the seating you want. They have several tables under a covered area, and a long pier with stools on both sides. We chose the power, rounded up stools, and waited for our food to be ready. On a Friday evening, food took about 30-40 minutes to be ready, so be aware. Didn't care! The location on the water is just amazing.

Al N.

Very cool atmosphere to grab a drinks that's right on the water and isn't that crowded. Service is great all you have to do is go up and put in your order and the staff will come out and give you your food. Only complaint is that it does get a bit buggy out at night

Fish and chips
Tori B.

This little place tucked under the bridge by the water is absolutely beautiful...peaceful, scenic, and such a fun place to hang. The only downside....The drinks are astronomical overpriced for just one drink or beer. Food is decent.

Lindsey B.

One of the only places that you can get seating on the water. The great place to come if you're just getting off the boat and wanna grab a drink or to even just sit by the water. It is self serve inside and then you can bring your drink out onto the pier and watch the boat throughout the harbor. Great view of the Ravenel Bridge with speakers that have music All the time. It can be really hot so make sure you wear sunscreen. The chairs outside are metal so they might be hot when you sit down. I got the mahi bites and they were a great taste and not too breaded. Very fresh and the people here are super nice. You can even get a bucket of seltzer if you are waiting to go onto the boat. The parking situation is limited in the front so you do have to park on the side of the street past the entrance.

Tuna Nachos
Angela J.

Love Cabana bar! All the food is amazing but my go to is the ahi nachos and a pina colada! Great place to come enjoy lunch on the water especially on a nice day. Great views of the bridge and harbor as well as amazing and kind staff. Would highly recommend visiting this gem

good place to get drunk kind of expensive for a college student but the Buffalo chicken wrap and the fries are so good.

David C.

Fantastic food, good beverage choices, and a phenomenal location--the waterfront is always a great place to be. It's somewhat of a hidden gem--it's a favorite!

Wine, seltzer, beer, etc
Jessica C.

Didn't order food. Frozen drinks are delicious! Staff were friendly. Parking is a bit of a walk away. Lots of merchandise, snacks, supplies, and Knick knacks. Wonderful view of the bridge! Nice place to hang out for a drink or food.

Heidi M.

This was a fun little spot for a quick bite and a couple drinks! We sat outside overlooking the water and watching the weather roll in. So neat! This is a grab your drink, go to the counter and order kind of place. Considering THAT, I feel like it's a bit pricey. The food was good though, and the selection of drinks was interesting. I would definitely recommend for a chill lunch.

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Food was fantastic! Sitting outside and munching on hush puppies was the best! That honey butter is amazing!

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