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    The Lowdown Oven and Bar

    4.1 (170 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE LOWDOWN OVEN AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Devon Salad
    Jacqueline T.

    The Lowdown Oven and Bar was what I expected. The food was fairly priced and average. I ordered the Devon salad which is served with roasted chicken, chick peas, red beans, smoked cheddar, roasted nuts, and their house vinaigrette and a side of Da Meatballs as our app. There were flies everywhere and the place was a bit dirty and run down. I wouldn't go back. We did like our servers though!

    Small Caesar salad. Really good balance of ingredients and large portion for the price.
    Amy Lauren S.

    I visited the Lowdown Oven and Bar with a fellow political volunteer who lives on James Island. It was Thursday, and she was hungry, so she wanted one of the half price burgers. I got the caesar salad because I wasn't very hungry and was trying to "detox" from a week of debaucherous eating on a cruise ship. The dressing makes a Caesar salad, and this one was no exception- the flavor balance was spot on. I tried a few of my dining partner's fries, and they were good as well. The fries are the shoestring variety and remind me of old-school McDonalds fries. I don't eat burgers or beef, but my friend inhaled hers. Along with Thursday night half-price burgers, Lowdown has daily happy hour specials. I do wish they had a vegetarian option for burgers, and they do not serve seafood at all. That felt unusual for Charleston, but I suppose it's a good thing if someone in your party has an allergy, as there's zero risk of cross contamination. We sat in the dog-friendly front patio area, and our server Katie did a great job at taking care of us and checking on us.

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    Sherri J.

    We stopped in for an early dinner. They weren't busy and the service was good. We ordered a few beers and some wings to start. The wings were very good, the server gave us the option to have them tossed in the hot sauce or the sauce on the side! We ordered a pizza and a burger. The pizza crust was lite and thin, which is my favorite. Not overwhelming with sauce either. I really enjoyed the pizza, just wish it had alittle more garlic, but it was very good! They have happy everyday with different specials. We will return!

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    All I have to say is AMAZING PIZZA!!! And they have the tropical redbull !!!!! Wow. Staff was so great too. Thanks everyone!

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    Love this place, especially pizza night. Servers are fantastic too! I'd go every week if my body allowed it.

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    1 year ago

    Probably the best burger you'll find on the island. Big plus - they're dog friendly. The Lowdown never disappoints.

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    This place is banging!!! Stop playing with the LDOB I WILL BE COMING BACK great vibes, good food, cool people

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    Hamburger were ok. Wings were very tasty. Service ok. Typically bar and food. Could use a deep cleaning..

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