First Winter visit to Edisto and the last night we decided to go out to eat. Spreading things around each time we visit...we chose McConkey's. No crowd and very comfortable inside even though the weather had been warmer during our stay. Fried oysters as the appetizer were great as was the shrimp and chips I had. Kids had tacos and chicken fingers. Wife had fish tacos. All very good. Pleasant surprise read more

4 of us stopped for a light late lunch The server acted like we were an inconvenience . Service was actually good once we got past initially taking the orders. Food was brought out by somebody else who was very nice. Food and drinks were average, the fish sandwich was actually good but the sides, like the onion rings were just marginal. Okay place to go for a quick lunch but nothing fancy. Not as good this time as it was 3 years ago when we were visiting friends in the same area. read more

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Four of us went here for a late lunch on a Tuesday in late February. A bit chilly on the inside deck, but out of most of the wind. Krystal was a fab waitress, got our order and whisked our drinks out right away. The special was a salmon BLT, which three of us had - all enjoyed it. The waffle fries were a big hit too. I had the Fat burger and, while it wasn't hand made, it was grilled nicely, and the toppings and roll were delish. Would go again. read more

Edisto Island offers many unique family owned and operated businesses. McConkey's is definitely one of them. The place is unique and the people are awesome. I've been to several of the area's restaurants and this place is full of big personalities, big sandwiches and a cool vibe across the board. The hot dog of all things stood out on a custom baked bun. I'd highly recommend this place for good service and good food. The BLT is also out of this world good. read more

McConkey's Jungle Shack - Outside bar area. - Burgers Near Me - Edisto Beach, South Carolina

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Went for lunch. Place was busy. Service is fast and friendly. Wifey had fish tacos and I had chicken fingers. Tacos were tasty and loaded with fish. Asked for the fish blackened, it was perfect. Chicken fingers were typical bar food, nothing special. Both came with fries. Sat inside where it was a little cooler. Outside seating available. No complaints, no special compliments. read more

11/20 and 11/21/25 here two nights in a row. Friendly staff and delightful waitress named Maxine, who checked on us and was personable and attentive. We ordered drinks, with my wife getting a red wine which she as pleased with, and my "Charleston Mule was delicious. We ordered an appetizer of chips and salsa (came with salsa and queso). The salsa was probably the best tasting salsa we have ever eaten. We ordered a 2 oz cup of it to go it was so fresh. Second night I had the crab cake sandwich and the white had the grilled chicken sandwich and both were very good. First night we got the Mahi-Mahi Tacos which were delicious. We both got the blackened option. We both liked the way they cooled the tortillas. Plenty of seating, bar outside, with seating inside or out. Will be back. read more

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Great food, service was good and it was quiet in the restaurant Went because of the really different name of the restaurant read more

We are sorry we haven't tried McConkey's sooner! We really enjoyed the laid back atmosphere and casual vibe. We took the kiddos there tonight because they have a wide variety and we have a very picky eater. We selected the fried fish, crab cake sandwich, bacon ranch fries and the crab dip for an appetizer. It was all outstanding and reasonably priced! The breading on the fish was just right and the homemade chips were a nice change instead of fries. The crab cake was fall apart good and not loaded with fillers. The bacon ranch fries were very tasty and the crab dip wasn't bad either. None of us were disappointed in our meals! It was pretty busy and all 3 servers were hustling. We loved our server, Denzel W. (Not Washington but he was just as awesome!) ! He even accommodated our daighter's request for lemons and gave her a new saying, "lemons are good for you and you should let your kid eat them". She thinks he deserves a raise so, if the owners read this, please let Denzel know he has a friend for life! read more

It is a pretty standard place to eat at and very conveniently located right next to Edisto Beach Park. However they do charge for water without telling you in person. You know when you first get seated they ask what you want to drink and most people by default would say something along the lines of "Water for now." Well we did and she brought out two bottles of water. Right at that moment we saw that they charge for water on the menu since their town water is salty. We had her take a bottle back since I'm a human cactus anyway. It would be nice to hear, "We charge for water here, is that all right?" Clearly we are not from there given our northeastern accent. She was nice though and took the unopened bottle back. I really liked their chicken quesadilla. It was very large and loaded with cheese.They charged 99 cents for me to add jalapeño peppers but they loaded it so it's okay in my book. I'm used to being charged 99 cents for "extra" (sliver) of pickles. I got chicken and peppers in every bite. Best distributed quesadilla ever. The burger was also very delicious. Can't go wrong with a tender juicy party and fluffy buns! read more

McConkey's Jungle Shack in Edisto is a true hidden gem. We started with the onion rings, which were lightly battered, crispy, and came with a creamy dipping sauce that paired perfectly. For my meal, I ordered the fish and chips. Instead of the fries I was expecting, the dish came with freshly cut potato chips, which was a nice surprise. The fish itself was flaky, crispy, and very enjoyable--though I did feel the batter could've used just a touch more seasoning or salt. My husband had the fish tacos, which were essentially the same fish fillet from my dish, topped with a creamy, flavorful sauce. He agreed with me that the fish was perfectly cooked but could've used a little extra punch in the seasoning. The atmosphere, though, is what really makes McConkey's shine. It's a quirky, eclectic dive full of character, with a staff that keeps things light and funny. We sat outside near the bar area--affectionately called "the ditch"--and even overheard the kitchen crew using some colorful language, which honestly just added to the whole experience. It's laid-back, a little campy, and absolutely charming. For drinks, I highly recommend the Fatty's Lager. Cold, crisp, and a perfect pairing for the seafood. All in all, McConkey's Jungle Shack is worth the trip off the beaten path. The food is tasty, the vibe is unbeatable, and our photos say it all--we had a great time and would absolutely come back. read more

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Enjoyed what I ordered. Flavor was great! Service was quick. Didn't eat inside, but everything appeared clean.

I had higher hopes. A perfectly acceptable place. The food was O.K. Service was better than average. My wife didn't get her food until about 20 minutes after the rest of us. Most important to me, while it seemed like the type of place that would have a nice beer selection, they only had 2 offerings on tap. The rest were cans/bottles. I had a margarita instead, and it was very good. I chose my old standby--fish and chips. The fish was excellent but in this case the "chips" were homemade potato chips, not French fries, which I would rather have had. The appetizer was fried pickles, which were great. We had a 21 month old with us and he seemed to have a good experience. There is a small public park across the street with playground equipment, an excellent option to kill time after you order and are waiting for the food. Little kids don't like to be confined to a high chair when the food's not ready. Most diners would probably like this place. Maybe I'm being picky. read more

Was super excited to come, as our friends raved about the blackened mahi tacos and overall atmosphere. We arrived at 7:20ish and they close at 8pm; as former SIN workers, closing means that's when we shut the door, but not here. Also, the fact they are open until 8pm on a Saturday during tourist season is unreal. The bar for a drink while waiting for a table too forever; that's because there's 1 bar for the entire dining area and side bar/"beer garden" and only 1 employee doing both. They tapped the keg of the beer we were wanting and the bartender couldn't change it because of being so busy; they told a server and I never saw a manager come to assist with the change. We were finally seated (we had large party and was broken up, which is understandable) and the server took forever to come by just for our drinks. Several of the party ordered lemonade and it was super watery, same with sweet tea; we weren't able to get refills of either because they were out for the night. Instead our party ordered sodas and water (which is served by can/bottle only); we were charged for these (original drink refills were free). While we were waiting for our drinks and apps, another person came over and wanted to take our order because the kitchen was about to close (this was 8;19; and we were not the last party seated)..our server came back maybe 2 times from initial drink order and refill order. Took over 30 mins for our food to arrive, and it came out 3 orders at a time, with mine being the last one 45 mins later. The burgers, tacos and wings were good, the fried items (shrimp, fish and chicken tenders) were cooked in super old oil and were not good at all. We were auto gratuity at 20% (which is what we'd typically tip), but given how awful the service and food was, it was not 20% worth it. read more

Previous reviews will prove that I'm a fan of this beachy shack...HOWEVER, things have taken a dive on this last visit. Most importantly (for me!), they took my favorite item off the menu...this amazing Cashew Curried Chicken Wraps is no longer! Huh?? WHY??? I resorted to ordering their Buffalo Chicken again. While good, it was SO greasy that it was truly hard to eat. Also, their house-made chips weren't as fresh as usual...and a bit too greasy as well. I must dock a star for the disappointments (I WANT CASHEW CURRIED CHICKEN WRAPS BACK!)...but hopefully I can bump it back up on my next visit? read more

We ordered the fish and chips which was $19.99. The fish was so overcooked it was rubbery. Half of the chips were stale and soggy. We sent it back and ordered a cheese quesadilla which was good and a turkey wrap. I found this restaurant to have no imagination or any original entrées. The decor was nothing to speak of. I will not be returning. The waitress was nice. I was appalled to see a Cuban sandwich offered that had pulled pork and served on a bun. What part of that sandwich is Cuban? Perhaps the person preparing the sandwich is Cuban. read more

Great service and good food and drinks! The setup takes a minute to figure out. You check in at the patio but then go around to the side of the building where there is the Sand Bar. You order a drink and then wait for your table. The dining area is on the small side, but there is plenty of room at the table. Service is quick, and our waiter was attentive even though they were busy! We had the turkey wrap, which was good, but I definitely wish I had done one of the seafood options. Husband had the fried fish sandwich and said was it fantastic, has a spicy tartar sauce it comes with. We did fried pickles, and they were delicious, crispy pickles and light breading. We did drinks, forgot to take pics of those. I had Dahwoo punch, light and refreshing and he had Honeysuckle mule he enjoyed! Overall, definitely a place to check out when know Edisto! read more

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McConkey's Jungle Shack is a topical-themed cafe that opened in Edisto Island, South Carolina in April 2007. It was founded by business partners Jennie Smith and Priscilla Padgett. The two were co-workers at a local restaurant that closed down. When they saw a restaurant space on Jungle Road that had been sitting vacant for six months, they decided to acquire it and make it their own. The name 'McConkey' was chosen in reference to John McConkey: an early owner of Edisto Island who helped develop the land in the early 20th century. A number of nearby landmarks are also named after him, such as McConkey Beach and McConkey Boulevard. The menu features burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, fried seafood dishes, chicken wings, salads, tacos, and various appetizers. My family and I visited McConkey's Jungle Shack for dinner this past summer while we were on a road trip. Edisto Island is a small beach community with only a handful of restaurants. We heard a lot of great things about McConkey's, so we had dinner one night during our brief stay in the area. The place was packed during our visit. It's a popular hangout for tourists and locals alike. For cocktails, I had the "Sunset Sail" (Blue Chair spiced rum, banana rum, pineapple juice, Triple Sec, granadine, lime juice) while my wife had the "St. Pierre Paloma" (Finlandia grapefruit vodka w/ ruby red grapefruit & soda water). They were both refreshing tropical drinks! For food, I had the "McConkey's Famous Fish Tacos" (beer battered, fried flounder filets served in warm flour tortillas with shredded cabbage and McConkey's sauce, salsa and lime wedge), my wife had the "Grilled Tacos" (blackened shrimp served in flour tortillas with romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar, lime cream, and housemade pico de gallo), our older son had the "Chicken Fingers & French Fries" off the Kids Menu, and we ordered a "Basket of Hushpuppies" for the table. Everything was delicious! We all had an excellent experience at McConkey's and we highly recommend them to people visiting Edisto Island! UPDATE: A month after our visit, Edisto Island was hit hard by a tornado: a remnant of Tropical Storm Debby. McConkey's sustained considerable damage. As of this writing, the staff are rebuilding the dining porches and are on their way to reopening the restaurant ASAP. read more

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Very casual "hole in the wall" with good food. Nice weather so we ate outside. I had grilled shrimp tacos which had lots of shrimp in a flour tortilla with lettuce and tomatoes. My husband had the fried shrimp plate with homemade chips. Really yummy! Service was a bit lacking but adequate. Left $40 there read more

Food is the same beach food as usual. The atmosphere is always fun and every plate was finished. But fix your tipping recommendations to be based off the actual food cost and not the taxes also. This seems like a sneaky way to guilt people into tipping more. I'm not against tipping 15-22% but you know it should be based on the food price and service not taxes also. read more

McConkey's Jungle Shack - Receipt - Burgers Near Me - Edisto Beach, South Carolina

Ate here when we were in Edisto the beginning of the month and it was not at all worth the price & added gratuity. I got the fish sandwich, which was over-fried & dripping in grease. So unappetizing. Sadly, we're never eating here ever again. Service was just subpar as well. It is sad because it is such a great place with potential. read more

Great fish sandwich. Was able to sit our party of 10 quickly. Nice sitting outside under shade.

Boy did they build back better! Congratulations on that. The ambience is great and the food was amazing! read more

McConkey's Jungle Shack - Grilled fish tacos - Burgers Near Me - Edisto Beach, South Carolina

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Stopped in for lunch and found some great food there! The fried pickles are the BEST we have ever had. The blackened mahi sandwiches were great and the onion rings are made on site. So delicious! S Servers and hostess were awesome! So friendly with a pleasant atmosphere. What a welcome to our family to Edisto Beach! read more

One of my favorite spots on the island and one of my favorite burgers all time. They usually don't have a wait but they have a nice place to wait and play games and listen to music read more

Crab cake sandwich was excellent! Only issue we had was ordering digital but thankfully the server helped us.

This is our second time visiting MacConkey. We enjoyed the first time and we enjoyed it the second. If you expect a 3.5 to 4.0 experience, it's exactly what you're gonna get. Nice little beach restaurant relaxed environment. Nothing too spectacular.Food was good. We had the fish sandwich and it was slightly dry. But I still enjoyed it. The wife had the watermelon zinger and really enjoyed it. The portion could've been a little bit larger. read more

My chicken sandwich was amazing. The Arnold Palmer was lowkey mid kinda watered down. Service was good nice people. Ambiance was good, there was a monkey jungle vibe. Overall good place read more

Service was good. Food mediocre greasy bar food at best. Burped up for hours afterwards. Under done frozen burger patty. Mushy frozen crinkle fries and almost $90 with tip for four lunch no alcohol. There's got to be better here. read more

Denzel was amazing! Very attentive service! Food was very delicious! We will be back!

Cute & quirky little restaurant. Nothing fancy just very casual beach place. We go here every time we visit Edisto. It's about a block from front beach. Someone came outside to greet us. We went straight to the chilly dinning area with a heater, which I parked next to! Spiked Mexican hot chocolate was ordered. Yum. My daughter ordered a fried fish plate with Fried mushrooms. Mushrooms are a MUST! I ordered the fried fish sandwich with homemade chips. Their fish anyway is very good &!has always been my favorite. Casual family place serving seafood, burgers and sandwiches. No problem parking. read more

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This is the best family oriented dive on Edisto. I love their food and the people! They host small events like bingo here every now and then. Cool place. read more

Awesome service and to die for onion rings! Ordered the fried flounder sandwich and was crispy deliciousness! Pet friendly.

After traveling three hours on the road, we showed up at 8:10 when they close at 9 and expected to get a cold greeting- we just got to town and this was one of the first restaurants with good reviews. We instead were greeted very kindly with quick service (Sabrena was great). Even when a few family members came to join for a drink upon hearing about our arrival were greatly kindly with offers for drinks. We started with fried pickles with ranch (thin pickles and good flavor) and sodas and a beer. Kids had a kid corn dog meal and chicken nachos. Pretty basic but yummy kid food. My husband and I split the Blackened Mahi Tacos, added a third to the meal. It was delicious- fresh and really good flavor including a light touch of spice. Great for a quick bite, staff informed us about the events the next day as well. Great service throughout and a great vibe. Will return. read more

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Actually overall very good food and service considering there were only two people attending this rather large crowd. The food was reasonably priced and freshly prepared and nicely presented! We decided to eat outside as I brought my doggie Lucy. The only two things that I will take exception with are a predetermined tip and a five minute wait for a table that turned into an half an hour! I normally don't frequent restaurants that automatically add a tip. It takes away the incentive for the staff to do a good job! But perhaps a lot of people wouldn't leave an adequate gratuity if not forced to do so! Perhaps my reasoning is incorrect about this but I like to reward servers according to their performance! I've been known to tip most generously when the occasion calls for it! All things considered, I'd probably return again! read more

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Came here off the beach. About 1:20. Quickly seated. Quickly served. Donna was terrific. No real inside but a covered screened porch like area. Very homey and comfortable. The quesadilla was tremendous. Full of grilled veggies. A full size 14" tortilla. Folded over. I had tge hot dog. Relish, raw red onions, kraut. Yellar mustard added. The chips are fried there. Kinda good. I would say this falls under the DIVE BAR category. In a super nice way. read more

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We have never visited Edisto and missed a trip to this delicious restaurant!! The staff is great, the beer is cold and the hush puppies are some of the best I have ever had...we always get a basket to share. Baskets of fried shrimp, crab cakes, fresh fried fish and fries no better way to spend the evening on the patio after a long day at the beach The patio and back bar/music lounge is amazing and if you have little ones they provide a great seek and find game that our kids always enjoyed. read more

Every summer we go to Edisto Beach and before we even go to the realtors office to get the key to our rental house we stop here. The shrimp and chips are just chefs kiss. The batter they use to deep fry their shrimp and onion rings is not too powerful or too weak in flavor, it's perfect. The onion rings are also huge and delicious. The staff is really nice too. It is a little pricey though, so beware. Highly recommend though! read more

McConkey's Jungle Shack - The Shrimp and chips meal, chips substituted for onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Edisto Beach, South Carolina

Just had dinner here and had to ask if the ownership changed. Poor service and food was terrible after waiting forever to realize our food order wasn't put in due to system changes..: server challenges. Best think about this place is the drinks. So sad because it used to have the best hush puppies, quesadillas, and burgers around there are much better options now on the island. read more

We ate here for lunch one day and it was one of our favorite places on the island. My youngest son had flounder for the first time and loved it. We had actually gone to this restaurant because they had clam strips on their online menu which is one of the few seafood dishes he will eat. Kw he loves flounder. I found the homemade breading on the onion rings to addicting. It's a definite must try. read more

Food was outstanding drinks were tasty, service was top tier. Prices with drinks were high but flavors were surprisingly delicious. I think this is a hidden gem for the island. I understand prices due to the long hike for supplies. Will return. read more