We stopped into Salty Mike's for an alumni meet-up, and overall it was a pretty casual spot. We headed to the downstairs area, which ended up being much larger than I expected--plenty of room to spread out and chat. The only downside was the wait at the bar; I stood there for about 15 minutes before anyone came over. It was busy, but not so crowded that I would've expected such a long wait for a drink. On the plus side, it is pet-friendly, which is always a win in my book. I didn't order any food during this visit, so I can't comment on the menu, but the atmosphere itself was laid-back and easygoing. read more

It's a fun bar and the food is good but a little overpriced. Very dog friendly and has a young vibe hangout.

It's a locals college bar. It's definitely starts getting busier around 5 but before then it's a great spot to grab a quick bite, chat with the bartenders and have a draft beer. I enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere at Salty Mike's. Open garage doors with a view of the Marsh really set it off. read more

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Rachelle is fantastic. A great bar to just relax after work. Get the fish tacos with your margarita you will not be disappointed read more

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The food is average bar food, the bartenders are all very nice and quick, can't beat the vibe! Right on the marsh, pool tables and dogs.

Would give 0 stars if possible New ownership took a chainsaw and a blowtorch to the culture and the community around this bar. Not a single person wants another generic overpriced and tacky bar. People want authenticity and good people. Unfortunately, new ownership doesn't see things this way. They fired all the original staff because they loved taking care of their regulars - insanity! Boycotting for all eternity and beyond the grave until ownership changes to somebody who cares about the community!!! read more

One of my favorite dive bars. Cheap drinks, great people, and has pool tables. If its spring or summer bring bug spray the deck can be a bit much. read more

Yummy food!!! Great service too. Will be happy to come back for me. Ambiance was pretty nice.

Bad service. Rude. Poor atmosphere. Location is remote. Food quality is low. Parking 8s difficult-all the above. Rude, mean people that work here!!!!!! read more

It's not what it used to be!!! Yes,we have two bathrooms down stairs and a bigger bar but, what is missing for me is the old crew. A place you could go into and see all the old faces even through you didn't know them. It was a dive bar but there was something special about the place that made you feel welcome as a person and not a number. It was something like the old show "CHEERS". To the new owners I wish you well but, I think you missed your mark. read more

I would give this a 0 if I could! This was our weekly hangout for many years. But, no more! The staff has completely changed and the menu is WAY overpriced! Tonight was our first time in since the new management, and what a major disappointment! We used to love to get the 1 pound popcorn shrimp which was reasonably priced and delicious. It is no longer on the menu. So we looked online to see what they had and decided we would give it a try even though our favorite menu item was taken away. Attached you will see the menu that we saw online, but when we got there it was completely different. The Prince Edward Island Blue Mussels for $9.49 looked good to us, so we went there based on this. After we had already ordered drinks we found out that the online menu is a complete sham!! The mussels were over $20.00! When I showed the bartender the online ad, he said he was going to talk to his manager upstairs. She came down to talk to us and had a very lame explanation that didn't even make any sense. She said that this was not Salty Mike's menu.... Blah, blah blah. Really?! She went on to say "But thank you for telling me because I didn't know this was out there online. We will have to get that fixed" Bottom line, they would not honor the price and we will never go back! Oh, by the way, this happened hours ago and nothing has changed with their false advertising online. A month from now they will still be misleading people. Stay away from here, unless you want to pay high prices for subpar drinks, just to have a view of a little water. There are plenty of places in Charleston with Happy Hour drink and food prices. This is not one of them! And just as a side note, any local person that used to come here, can look at this menu and know that it is a brand new menu. None of the items on this menu were ever served by Salty Mike's in the past. So the fact that someone put these false prices online and didn't the update or change them is just ridiculous. I hope they go out of business! read more

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Well, it was great while it lasted. The dockside icon is no more! New ownership not only doubled prices on everything, but managed to chase away the staff that made it the success it was. read more

i suffer from a stomach issue which causes me to "burp" depending on my diet. I ate a meal before I came here today and was asked to leave due to burping: my whole friend group was asked to leave. disclaimer: If you have any type of gas DO NOT GO HERE. you can't burp or fart in peace. read more

Extremely rude and hostile bartenders. Bartenders behaves innapropriately. Horrible service. Will never go back.

Great food and great service. We always stop when in Charleston. Great harbor views. Do not forget to have your parking validated. Safe and secure parking. read more

A very fun place to hang out and have a cold one. Very lively place on the water. I can't wait to come back.

Food was blah. Rubbery calamari. Certainly not fresh. Very chewy. Burger was meh. Not great. She crab soup - don't order. Lots of crab but lacks in flavor. Fun bar with pool. Would definitely drink here but eat first someplace else first! read more

Food is pretty bad, we had the nachos and the burger. Fun place to drink though and good views

Great dive bar with exceptional views!! Bartenders are great too! Fun atmosphere to take your visitors to. Only draw back is the bathrooms are upstairs but hey it's a dive bar!! read more

Stopped here on the way home from dinner! Very chill, clean, and fun atmosphere. Sat outside and watched the sunset. Great place to get away from the crowds of downtown on a summer night. read more

For what it is, Salty Mike's is a good dive bar. They have plenty of canned local beer available, although it's a bit pricey considering the location. No glassware or beer on tap. Park in the paid lot with attendant. I think it's $1 per half hour. So, why the two-star review? I've been to Salty Mike's many times and have complete appreciation for the fact it's a dive bar. My issue is that none of the plastic cups are clean, and it's obvious the soda wand is not cleaned either. Want a water? It will be pink in color with sticky residue on the outside of the cup. Want ice? That will have some black chunks floating in it. You can be a dive bar, but your actual beverage should be clean. read more

This is a great place, I came here after a night out and the service was amazing. My friends and I had an amazing time and got service so quick. The atmosphere is amazing and this will become a regular place for me and my friends! read more

Came to Salty Mikes about 45 minutes before closing (did not know as the incorrect times are listed on google and yelp). Salty Mikes doesn't have any draft beer and doesn't have a bathroom. The restaurant upstairs was closed and they didn't have a bathroom for anyone to use. I thought the prices for local beers was also way overpriced especially as these seemed like a spot the locals hit up. read more

Local sailor dive on the marina. Get food orders upstairs from the Variety Store (it's a restaurant) and they'll deliver to you downstairs at the bar. Prices are decent, and can be quite the entertaining crowd! read more

Great bar with great service. Employees went above and beyond. Friendly people, good vibes

Stopped in after the Beer Garden at Brittlebank Park last weekend. Met a group of friends there who had already been there a while so I didn't stay too long. Service was quick and the bartender was a straight up kinda guy. I will definitely say that it's tough to beat those views at any other bar around. This place is right on the water. They have pool tables inside and plenty of tables if you don't feel like saddling up to the bar. Honestly, they should focus more of the attention on bringing people outside to the deck. It's amazing out there. Major complaint on the fact that you have to leave the bar and go upstairs in the building next door to use the bathroom. Otherwise it's a great spot to grab a beer and take in the views. PS. Is there any FREE parking around here, if so, I was not aware. read more

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Ahhh salty mikes. I loved this place back in the 90s, early 2000s, etc etc. And the one thing that always brings me back - it stays true to it roots. You will never walk in and see it frufru, must wear a jacket etc. Don't get me wrong - I'm a yelpie. I love those places too. But when I come to saltys I know I will run into someone from middle or high school. I know I will always get a cold beer, and be able to play a game of pool while watching a gorgeous sunset on the Charleston harbor. The food is great, order and it's brought down from upstairs. Today we had the hot dog Buffet and it rocked! The potty is upstairs in the restaurant, just a fyi if you read this and go there and need the info. The drinks are ice cold, there is always a special on them, they will give ya a koozie if you need one. Conversation is never lacking, just strike up a convo with anyone around. Play some pool. Sit on outside deck and watch the boats go by. This is a place to forget your busy crazy day and relax, and enjoy the Charleston the way the locals do. **warning - once you go here, you could become addicted to going back** read more

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If you like a good dive bar this is your place! Restaurant is upstairs did not go there was downstairs at the bar cheap beer

This is more of a locals only type place. So be aware that regular locals will be welcomed with a smile while other customers will be served but with the 'what'll ya have?' However, I will say they have beer, liquor, and food that fits with the dock side marina views. Just be prepared to be served in plastic cups. Pool tables, live music, and your classic bar feel is what you'll get at Salty Mike's. So dive into this dive bar... Just BYO hand sanitizer. read more

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Just a awesome dive bar! Cheap beer. Live music. out on the water. Seemed like the bar tenders didn't really know the prices for drinks and just guessed. Tabs are done the old school way with keeping your card and writing everything down in book. They have food but kitchen closes at 9. Very chill place for some drinks and for a game or two of pool. read more

My favorite casual bar in Charleston! The beer is cheap, the bartenders are great, and the view is unbeatable. There are pool tables and live music on occasion so it is always a good time. There is a pay parking lot that almost always has spots available. The upstairs is a seafood restaurant and Salty Mikes is on the ground level overlooking the marina. I definitely recommend checking out Salty Mike's read more

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My favorite dive bar in Charleston. Fried shrimp and tots are a must. Order a "Redneck PBR" and they will put hot sauce in it for you.

Most disrespected I've ever been by a bartender or server in my life. I have been coming to this bar for the past 10 years and never had an issue. The bartender tonight was disrespectful from the start. She said "she was going to teach me manners" and refused to serve me. I will never be back again as long as she is serving. read more

Cool little dive bar spot! If you enjoy dive bars, this is your place. Natural Light was flowing! It over looked the Mariana which was cool. Staff was friendly. read more

What I love is the simplicity of this bar. Charleston is full of fancy upscale bars but lacks dive bars and taverns. It's a nicer dive bar compared to others. They have a pretty typical beer and liquor selection but it gets the job done. It is a locals kinda place so maybe not for a tourist but also they aren't unfriendly. The staff there was great and they don't really put up with any tom foolery. They will kick people out if they are acting a little too crazy. So very professional staff. Bartending staff was attentive and friendly. Price was very good for Charleston. Highly recommend this place during sunset so you can't watch it while enjoying a nice cold drinks. It has a great location in the marina and is kinda hidden from all the business from Charleston. Definitely a cool place to go check out if you want to unwind with cheap drinks and an awesome view of the water. read more

Went by salty mikes for some drinks on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Within 30 minutes of being there the female bartender blatantly ignored us multiple times while texting on her phone behind the bar. When I finally asked to grab a drink it seem to have annoyed her to the point where I felt awkward asking for something to drink. Put a horrible taste in my mouth to come back moving forward. read more

Oh WOW - a diamond in the rough!! Totally cool dive bar. Hate we are just finding this gem!!

I've only come here from brunch but it so deli she's, filling, and has lots of local choices! Our table of 5 got all of our orders at the same time and piping hot! ... And they were busy. Cream cheese stuffed toast- decadent! Shrimp and grits with fried green tomatoes is my go to and so delish! Generous portions all around. Everyone enjoyed their meal! Noise level while busy is a bit loud, but not obnoxious. View is panoramic of river, marina, marsh and homes along the bluff. Gorgeous!! read more

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Salty Mike's is the kind of place Quint from Jaws would hang out in if he were real, survived being bitten in half by a shark (spoiler alert on a 40-year old movie), and lived in Charleston. It's a blue-collar, nautical-tinged, local dive bar with a nice patio and great views of the Ashley River. They've got a full bar but it's not the kind of place with a signature cocktail menu or on-staff sommelier--and I mean all of that as a compliment! It's a great place to grab a beer after a long day on the Orca! My big knock: since it's right next to the marina, its parking lot is pay-to-park... read more

I am giving this place a 4 star review, but do not get it twisted, this is a DIVE bar!! I feel like for a true dive bar, they have everything perfected! The drinks are strong, they have a decent liquor selection, the place is a dump for the most part, but its clean and has a deck on the water! If you find yourself over on this side of town, and are looking for a good dive bar, I highly recommend Mike's! I thought the staff was great. It looks like when the tide is high that it may get wet inside ( the wood on the walls seems to be stained) and when the tide is low, I was pleased that the smell didn't really permeate onto Mike's! read more