We were there at 2:30 PM on a Wednesday. We thought it would be early enough to get a table outside by the water, but those tables are first come first serve and none were available. We sat inside by glass windows so that we could see boats at least going by. Service was adequate. They looked shorthanded. The food was edible, but nothing exceptional. We got the low country boil and lobster mac & cheese. The servings were enough to leave full with no leftovers. Not a lot of seafood or meat in the low country boil mostly potatoes and corn, and they served it with cocktail sauce. The shrimp still had their skins on. The lobster mac & cheese was a little salty and I was hoping for more flavor from the cheeses. I would not order either of these again. Due to the travel time to get there from Summerville it's not likely we will go back. The ambience is casual dining with a bar feel. When we try to pay with a Visa gift card we were told we could not. They only accept Red's Ice House gift cards. read more

Red's Ice House - Low country boil and Lobster Mac and Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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We had dinner here Monday September 02, 2024. We were seated as soon as we arrived. There were four of us. We sat inside as the outside area was kinda loud, in a fun way. Our server was quick to come and greet us. She took our drink order and brought them right out. After a few minutes looking over the menu, we were ready to order. She came back in a reasonable time. She took our order and our meals were ready in what seemed a short time. We all enjoyed our food and our rum drinks. Sadly I didn't snap any photos of our meals, sorry. If we were not visiting family we would have sat outside. Inside was better for conversation, for us. I recommend dining here if you are in the area. read more

Red's Ice House - From parking lot. - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Don't try to come here with a large group. They separated our tables diagonally & then we had 2 different servers for our 3 tables. My first margarita was missing the salt rim & i had to ask our server to make sure they had the salt rim on my second one. Our "bacon wrapped scallops" had a couple pieces of chopped bacon on too of 2 of the 6 scallops. The coconut shrimp just tasted like the fried batter. We also ordered 2 clusters of snow crab legs & they were the tiniest crab legs we've ever had anywhere. They also weren't cooked right so we struggledddddd to get the meat out. The only good thing from our meal was the red's roasted oysters. If you're looking for a good seafood restaurant, this is NOT it. read more

Red's Ice House is a restaurant/bar on the water at Shem Creek. We came here after a day out on the boat. They have a menu with plenty of food options and good drinks. Service was fast and we didn't have to wait very long for drinks or food. The food was pretty good. I got the lobster Mac and cheese and while the lobster was good, I found it wasn't as cheesy as I would like. The killer shrimp had a good sauce but was a little chewy. I would return here to try new items and for the atmosphere. read more

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Always great food and excellent service every time my wife and I have been there. We really love the rustic look and natural atmosphere. We've always had a great time there with cold beer and good food !! read more

Our family's favorite place in Mt Pleasant! The day we visited they were having free oysters! What a great time shucking and eating freshly roasted oysters and chatting with other customers. After a beautiful sunset we headed indoors for amazing food while watching the Super Bowl. Our server, Kenzie, was sweet. You must go here!!! read more

The app requires you to give the restaurant at least one star. If it had been up to me, I wouldn't have given this place a single star. Do yourself s favor and go to another restaurant in the area. Our server was unfriendly, rude to the children, and had an attitude! Only thing good about her was compared to the other waitresses she was not dressed like she was working at Hooter's. The food was average at best and cold by the time our server got it to us and when I asked for a salt shaker she brought me one not even opened and still sealed up. Yes, i had to use my knife to cut the outer plastic of it. When it came time to get the check, we could find her. As we were leaving we saw her sitting in her car out back of the restaurant with a bunch of other employees standing out there taking a smoke break. My bottom line go somewhere else to eat! Too many other options!!! read more

Great bar with the worst service you can possibly experience. The bartenders are rude, entitled, impatient, and extremely unprofessional. This place could be awesome if they hired a respectable staff. read more

Fun little spot! Laid back almost island vibes in SC! We loved the bbq bacon wrapped scallops so much we got 2! Lots of great fish options ... I think the move might be to just get a bunch of apps and try a bunch of stuff. read more

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We were looking for a place to eat/drink outside and close to the water. Red's Ice House was our choice the first night. We were able to take out dogs also. The food was very good and the service was outstanding. The drinks were EXTREMELY reasonable. So good, we went back for a second night. Since it was colder, we sat in the bar. The bartender was awesome, also providing excellent service. Again, GREAT prices on drinks. More of a "Tavern" atmosphere, dark wood, which we like. No fufu crap. read more

Good casual hangout spot! We went on a cloudy day and it was packed on the back patio. The service was still quick even with all the tables being full and the food was pretty good. They have a gluten free menu and the servers were helpful. The food itself was good and fresh. read more

Red's Ice House - Shrimp salad - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Very good experience! Delicious food and yummy bucket drinks. The rooftop bar was a very nice way to view the area.

In short I gave 2 stars because the atmosphere here is awesome but I would likely not eat the food again and if I had to order a drink I would only get a basic cocktail or beer. In more detail, this is a casual bar on the beautiful Shem creek. There's a fun outdoor area with views of the creek where you can often see dolphins and there's live music playing. Inside there plenty of TVs to watch sports and it's a very fun environment all around. Food and drink wise I was not so impressed. I tried the lobster Mac and cheese, fried shrimp po boy and pork nachos. I really was not a fan of any of these dishes. Specifically I thought the lobster mac and cheese did not have flavor and that the shrimp in the po boy were about average and hidden behind a heavy amount of bread. The nachos were the best thing I ordered but there was nothing special about them and the pork was really fatty. Drink wise, I tried the Cruzan confusion rum bucket. This was a fun concept but the drink was so sweet it was really difficult to drink. If I came back I would order a simple drink and admire the views but in the future I'll be hesitant to order any food or specialty drinks read more

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Came here for appetizers on the water. The staff wae absolutely outstanding! We had Pimemto cheese and chicken wings and the atmosphere was absolutely fantastic! read more

Red's Ice House - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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We showed up pretty late and didn't receive the looks that would normally accompany a late arrival. We sat outside and our view was great! I may have sat elsewhere had I known that people would be smoking very close to us. As for the food, the lowcountry boil was delicious, as was the jalapeño pineapple slaw! That was a surprise. The hush puppies were underwhelming, but the coconut shrimp were as good as expected. Very pleased with our experience. read more

Food is delicious. Right on Shems creek. Waterfront bar with rooftop. Service was good. It was crowded. We ate outside. Alot of patrons with Dogs. I guess this is the new thing. It is pet friendly. I do like the sign they had " rules for dogs and dining" I just don't like them walking through the covered patio to get to the full outside deck. I am highly allergic so my eyes were itching. We Got the pimento cheese dip to start, Nashville sliders and the lobster roll. Lobster roll was a little vinegary. But overall it was good. Would come back in summer. I just hope they control the amount of pets. read more

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Ari and Kenny are the absolute best!! Not only is the ambiance amazing here, but wow they have one heck of a staff. The mix of Ari's service skills and Kenny's bartending skills, is absolutely phenomenal! And might I say, Ari is quite the looker! read more

Went boating with friends and decided to dock the boat and try Red's ice house. This was around noon on Saturday afternoon. The place was packed inside and out. Many were watching the college football games. We had to wait about 90 minutes to get seated, and it was inside, so I was disappointed. The atmosphere was chaos. People and pets milling around everywhere. We tried to get a drink at the bar, but it was super busy so we decided to skip drinks before our meal. Another bummer. I ordered the grilled shrimp skewers with a side of pineapple coleslaw. The shrimp was average. Two skewers equaled about 10 shrimp so I was still hungry so looked forward to the coleslaw. I couldn't figure out why it was called pineapple coleslaw because it did not have any pineapple in it and it wasn't sweet. The coleslaw had no flavor so I didn't eat it. Our waitress was friendly and provided reliable service. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I think it was nice because this place is right on the water, but overall fell flat. I would consider this average. You may do better to come during the week when it's not so busy. read more

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Food (4/5): food here was hit or miss - Corn and Lobster dip (2/5): had hardly any lobster and was mostly cream cheese. The tortilla chips were just ok Raw oysters (4/5): good flavor, but a little small - could have been plumper Jalapeño bacon hushpuppies : (5/5) prob the best hushpuppies I've ever had! The jalapeños and bacon were really delicious. Tuna poke (3/5)- The tuna and avocado were good, but the fried wontons seemed a bit too - much. Killer shrimp (5/5) - these broiled shrimp were in a "dirty rice" gumbo brown sauce and came with a side of toasted French bread. They were perfectly seasoned (not spicy but full of flavor) . Service (5/5): Our server was friendly and really attentive. Atmosphere (4/5): This felt like a "beach town" bar with plenty of outside seating. There was a storm coming so they covered the patio and put the umbrellas out. read more

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I was a Red's first timer yesterday, and I loved it for what it is - a successful combo of dive bar, tiki beach vibe, boat pit stop, and neighborhood joint. It's very casual, lots of spots to hang, whether around one of the bars or at the regular tables. It's an energetic social scene, some groups watching football on one of the many screens, more groups celebrating pre-wedding merrymaking or something else - like the beautiful sunset on Shem's Creek. The folks sitting waterside got to watch the steady parade of boats, paddle boards, and yachts. The food was good - both seafood and meat. I had a pulled pork sandwich and my wife had fish and chips. The tender pork had a wonderful smokey flavor, and came with choice of BBQ sauces. The beer was cold, the service was good, and the place was jumping judging by the noise level. I thought Red's was the perfect place for our afternoon outing. I'll be back. read more

Back again without the kids and only here for drinks. Doggo is with us. Service is still tricky, we say down at the larger bar and a bartender came over immediately but we had not seen the beer selection. Then, poof, gone, waived etc. Alas, the wine is still pretty lousy. They do have heaters at the main bar. Lively atmosphere and huge area so it's nice to come. We had to park best the shelter since we refuse to pay for parking which i believe is a fixed $20. The public parking garage just says its paid and does not show rates so be weary. Bummer that it's difficult to visit any shem creek restaurant except for saltwater which is a large free one. The one for table and tavern, reds and the new one have a tiny lot then it's all outrageous parking. read more

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This place is awesome. The buffalo chicken wrap is absolute perfections i live in Jersey and dream of that thing once a week. If i could have it shipped, i would. Their ranch is also miraculous. Super cool atmosphere and great drinks. Bartenders are great too. read more

I've been coming to Red's in Charleston for years, but unfortunately it keeps going downhill. On my most recent visit, we waited over 30 minutes and not a single server ever came by no greeting, no water, nothing. We eventually just left. Really disappointing to see a place that used to be a favorite decline this much. read more

THE SMOKED WINGS ARE THE MAIN ATTRACTION HERE. That being said, I'd go only know they have them made. We've been twice, most recently we came around lunch specifically for the wings and were DEVASTATED when our waitress said they were out and wouldn't have another batch ready for an hour or two. If we had the time, we wouldn't waited around on the upper deck with a drink and enjoyed the view. It's a crowded spot and a place people come to sit down and hangout with friends. The grouper sandwich was good. The fish seemed fresh and moist, but everything else was just meh. The regular winds are also just fine. Buffalo chicken dip was a great app. If you're going to Reds, you MUST get the smoked wings. They're the best dry rub wings I've ever had. read more

The fried seafood platter was terrible. The oysters were so spoiled they were green. The fries smelled like fish and tasted like vomit. The scallops were more raw than my ex girlfriend. The fish was the consistency, color, and taste of cardboard. The shrimp was semi decent but still just tasted like homelessness. The best thing on the platter was the cocktail sauce because it was store bought. And it was 40$ so it not only makes you pump your stomach but it pumps out your wallet. Should be a 0/5 but the lowest is 1/5. Shi tragic read more

Waitress rude, management is horrible. Waitress and management decided after we ordered our food that they bring us half of it and then tell us the other half wasnt available saying we still have to pay for. The restaurant beside them literally had everything we wanted. I asked if we can bring the half of our order from the other since they didnt have it hear to eat it together and id walk over and get it myself. I was told no we can finish our half order here then go there. Completely unprofessional and then the food taste like crap!!! Will never come here again!!! read more

Food was good considering I don't really prefer fried food but my boyfriend and I like to share. It was definitely more than enough food for two people for the cost. Service is okay. Front desk wasn't that welcoming. Wait was supposed to be 15 and turn into 30 min. We went on a Sunday afternoon. Like their outside view since it sits right by the water. Definitely a busy place to be at on good weather. read more

Red's Ice House - Seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Ok ok ok ok... I hate not giving this 5 stars simply because of the gorgeous view, casual and laid back vibe, and overall just a great time you'll have every single time you go. As for the food, I haven't found too many things I just "have to have" whenever I go - but, THE CHICKEN FINGER BASKET I will get without fail, every time. And they have great ranch if you're into that As for the service, you really can't beat it. Everyone is so friendly and they make you feel like you've been friends forever. As mentioned, it's very laid back. Exactly what you'd want and hope out of a bar/restaurant on Shem Creek. Kick back, enjoy the views, the company - but it does get very packed so keep that in mind if you are wanting somewhere that does not draw a large crowd. read more

Red's Ice House - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Spent time on the rooftop of Red's this weekend and the views cannot be beat! Great place to stop by on a bachelorette party! Would absolutely recommend! read more

Red's Ice House - Red's is such a fun vibe! - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

A big fun dive bar and grill. Don't come here for a quiet night of fine dining. Red's is loud, fun, and the food is good. The menu is eclectic with something for everyone. We had fried shrimp which could have been great. Unfortunately it. came to the table ice cold. Sent the cold shrimp back and the second batch was lukewarm Oh well. By then you just deal with it. The smoked wings were super hot and delicious. Service is OK as well. This is a Come As You Are place. We enjoyed the great view and atmosphere. It was too cool to sit outside, so I can't comment on the patio. A solid 3.5 experience, so I gave them the bump up. Service and food may be lackluster because of worker shortages. read more

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Red's Ice House is legendary on Shem Creek for good times and great views, but we actually enjoy the food as well. We went here a few times for lunch during our trip and our friends really loved it as well. Prices are reasonable, atmosphere is casual and fun, and service...well our server was the least friendly person we came across during our trip, but she got everything right and was fast. This place is a must visit whenever we're in Charleston. read more

Red's Ice House - a can of pop art - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Atmosphere - One of the biggest lures is the on-water location. The water front seating and birds nest view are one of the biggest attractions to this restaurant. The generally casually setting is great for lunch or dinner setting. There's quite a few restaurants in a small area so parking can get a little hectic, and it's walk-ins only so plan ahead. Grab a drink at the bar and don't be in a rush. Food - The food ranges from general bar fare, to salads, to low country classic and some surprises like tuna nachos with sushi grade tuna. There's a good selection of beers and the drinks are made to keep you there and ordering. Overall, this isn't a fancy place, but great for groups, and an attraction for visitors and locals looking for something scenic and good to eat and hang out. read more

Food was amazing & prices were definitely fair for the large portions! You can't go wrong with any of the appetizers or shareables. Service was a little slow, but it was a busy game day so it was expected. Great sports grill and bar. Drinks were great. read more