Best places to eat in Folly Beach, SC
From oysters on the marsh to tacos on Center Street, Folly Beach packs a lot of good food into a small island. Every restaurant below has its own page with the menu, prices, hours, and location, so you can decide where to go before you leave the beach.
Updated November 2026. Hours and menus are checked against each restaurantās own website.
Quick picks
- Breakfast & brunch: Lost Dog Cafe, Ritaās Seaside Grille, and all-day brunch until 3 p.m. at Lowlife Bar
- On the water: Pinkyās on the Beach (right on the sand), Kokoās on the Pier, and Bowens Island on the marsh
- Fresh seafood & oysters: Bowens Island, Folly Beach Crab Shack, Loggerheadās, and sushi at Catch 23
- Tacos, pizza & casual bites: Taco Boy, Chico Feo, Woodyās Pizza, and sandwiches at The Drop In
- Late night: The Bounty Bar, Planet Follywood, and Chico Feo (all open until 2 a.m.), or Bertās Market, which never closes
- Date night: Italian at Alfredoās on Folly or sushi and cocktails at Catch 23
Where Follyās restaurants are
Almost everything is on or within a few blocks of Center Street, so you can park once and walk between dinner, drinks and the pier. Two local favorites are a short drive off the island.
- 1Pinkyās on the Beach
- 2Kokoās on the Pier
- 3Ritaās Seaside Grille
- 4Catch 23
- 5Coconut Joeās Beach Grill
- 6The Bounty Bar
- 7Folly Beach Crab Shack
- 8Planet Follywood
- 9The Drop In Bar & Deli
- 10Jack of Cups Saloon
- 11Woodyās Pizza
- 12The Washout
- 13Taco Boy
- 14Chico Feo
- 15Bertās Market
- 16Loggerheadās Beach Grill
- 17Lowlife Bar
- 18Alfredoās on Folly
- 19Lost Dog Cafe
- 20LoLoās
- 21Bowens Island Restaurant
- 22Revelry Brewing
- 23Playa Baya
- 24Dead Low Cafe
- 25Center Street Coffee
All Folly Beach restaurants, A to Z
Alfredoās On Folly
- 106 W Hudson Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
A casual Italian eatery just steps from the sand, Alfredo's On Folly serves scratch-made pastas, pressed panini, and classic Italian…
Bert’s Market
- 202 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, USA
Bowenās Island Restaurant
- 1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
A Lowcountry institution since 1946, Bowen's Island Restaurant serves classic Southern seafood - oysters, Frogmore stew, and shrimp and grits…
Catch 23
- 10 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Catch 23 brings a modern, upscale twist to Folly Beach dining with creative sushi rolls, fresh seafood, and a lively…
Center Street Coffee
- 103 E Cooper Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
A longtime Folly coffee shop just off Center Street, open early with espresso drinks and pastries. Closed Saturdays.
Chico Feo
- 122 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
An outdoor, backyard-style bar just off Ashley Avenue, Chico Feo serves creative tacos and Cuban-inspired plates alongside craft beer and…
Coconut Joeās Beach Grill
- 11 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Coconut Joe's Beach Grill pairs casual coastal fare with a rooftop bar, live music, and an arcade for the whole…
Dead Low Cafe
- 113 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Follyās craft coffee cafĆ©, with Springbok coffee, matcha, breakfast plates and vegan and gluten-free baked goods a block from the…
Drop In Bar & Deli
- 32b Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
A funky, dive-bar-style deli on Center Street, Drop In Bar & Deli serves creative sandwiches and tacos with a late-night,…
Folly Beach Crab Shack
- 26 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Just two blocks from the sand, Folly Beach Crab Shack serves up steamed crab buckets, a raw bar, and hearty…
Jack of Cups Saloon
- 34 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Jack of Cups Saloon serves globally-inspired comfort food - from aromatic curries to a well-rounded vegetarian menu - in the…
Koko’s on the Pier
- 101 E Arctic Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Now reimagined as Koko's on the Pier, this oceanfront spot at the entrance to the Folly Beach Pier blends tropical…
Loggerheadās Beach Grill
- 123 W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Loggerhead's Beach Grill offers fried seafood, burgers, and frozen cocktails on a large outdoor deck with regular live music.
LoLoās (Locklearās on Little Oak)
- 2293 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
Overlooking a tidal creek on the drive into Folly, LoLo's-Locklear's on Little Oak serves standout Lowcountry seafood - from she-crab…
Lost Dog Cafe
- 106 W Huron Ave Unit A, Folly Beach, SC 29439
A dog-friendly Folly Beach cafe, Lost Dog Cafe serves breakfast all day and lunch favorites in a cozy setting with…
Lowlife Bar
- 106 E Hudson Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
With a Key West-meets-Folly-Beach vibe, Lowlife Bar serves creative brunch and dinner plates alongside inventive cocktails on a dog-friendly covered…
Pinkyās on the Beach
- 1 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Situated directly on the sand, Pinky's on the Beach serves coastal bites and frozen cocktails with unbeatable oceanfront views.
Planet Follywood
- 32-A Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Planet Follywood is a lively bar and grill known for Southern comfort food, karaoke, and late-night entertainment on Center Street.
Playa Baya
- 18 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Build-your-own aƧaĆ bowls, real-fruit smoothies and fresh-baked empanadas on Center Street, open daily from 8 a.m.
Revelry Brewing Folly Beach
- 13B Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Charlestonās Revelry Brewing pours its beers a few steps off Center Street, with a short menu of wings, tacos, burgers…
Ritaās Seaside Grille
- 2 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Rita's Seaside Grille serves American coastal comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a lively Center Street patio just…
Taco Boy Folly Beach
- 106 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Taco Boy Folly Beach serves bright, Mexican-inspired tacos and creative margaritas in a colorful, dog-friendly space on Ashley Avenue.
The Bounty Bar
- 15 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
The Bounty Bar brings a nautical-inspired twist to Folly Beach's dining and nightlife scene, pairing Southern comfort food with creative…
The Washout
- 41 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
A lively Center Street bar and grill, The Washout serves classic beach-town fare - seafood baskets, burgers, tacos - with…
Woody’s Pizza
- 39 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
A longtime local favorite, Woody's Pizza serves fresh, hand-tossed pies and classic pizzeria fare in a laid-back, retro-surf setting just…
Restaurants on the water
For a meal with a view, Pinkyās on the Beach sits right on the sand at the end of Center Street, and Kokoās on the Pier is at the Folly Beach Pier. Ritaās Seaside Grilleās patio is steps from the sand by the pier. Off the island, Bowens Island Restaurant looks out over the marsh, and LoLoās sits on a tidal creek where you can watch the sunset, and sometimes dolphins, from your table.
Breakfast and brunch
- Lost Dog Cafe: the islandās classic breakfast spot, open from 6:30 a.m. every day, with breakfast all day.
- Ritaās Seaside Grille: breakfast from 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and brunch on weekends, by the pier.
- Lowlife Bar: brunch every day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The Drop In: breakfast from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Coconut Joeās: brunch Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Planet Follywood: breakfast Friday to Sunday, 8 to 11:30 a.m.
- Bertās Market: breakfast burritos and sandwiches from the deli until 11 a.m., in a market that never closes.
- Center Street Coffee: coffee and pastries from 6:30 a.m. (closed Saturdays).
- Dead Low Cafe: craft coffee, breakfast plates and vegan and gluten-free baked goods, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Playa Baya: aƧaĆ bowls and smoothies from 8 a.m.
Seafood and oysters
Bowens Island Restaurant is the oyster place, a James Beard āAmerican Classicā serving steamed local oysters from September through mid-May. On the island, try Folly Beach Crab Shack for its raw bar and casual seafood, Loggerheadās for seafood on a big outdoor deck, and Catch 23 for sushi and fresh catch. LoLoās serves local seafood from a menu that changes with whatās fresh.
Bars, nightlife and live music
- Open until 2 a.m.: The Bounty Bar, Planet Follywood, Chico Feo and The Drop In, with Bertās Market open around the clock for a late-night snack.
- Live music: Ritaās Seaside Grille has music on the patio daily, and Loggerheadās, The Washout, Chico Feo and Coconut Joeāsās rooftop bar regularly book bands. See the Folly Beach live music schedule for tonightās shows.
- Craft beer: Revelry Brewing pours its own beers a few steps off Center Street.
- Laid-back bars with food: Lowlife Bar, Jack of Cups and The Washout.
- Watching the game: see our guide to the best places to watch sports on Folly.
Dog-friendly restaurants
Folly is a dog town, and many restaurants welcome dogs on their patios: Lost Dog Cafe, Ritaās Seaside Grille (with a puppy menu), Taco Boy, Lowlife Bar (bacon treats for pups), Coconut Joeās, The Drop In and LoLoās. Policies can change, so ask when you arrive, and check the dog rules before heading to the beach.
Just off the island
Two of the areaās best-known seafood spots are on the way to Folly, not on it. LoLoās (Locklearās on Little Oak) is on Folly Road about a mile before the island, and Bowens Island Restaurant, serving oysters since 1946, is down Bowens Island Road, about 10 minutes from Center Street. Both are worth the drive, especially at sunset.
Tips for dining on Folly Beach
- Park once and walk. Most restaurants are on or near Center Street, a short walk from each other and the beach. Check our Folly Beach parking guide to avoid a ticket.
- Catch happy hour. Pinkyās (MonāThu), Taco Boy, and The Washout (weekdays) all run deals from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Bringing the dog? Ritaās even has a puppy menu. Review the Folly Beach dog rules before a beach day.
- Hours change with the seasons. Many spots shorten their hours in winter, so check the listing or call ahead.
Folly Beach restaurant FAQ
What is the best seafood restaurant on Folly Beach?
For oysters and a true Lowcountry experience, Bowens Island Restaurant, just off the island, is the classic. On Folly itself, Folly Beach Crab Shack, Loggerheadās and Catch 23 are favorites for seafood, and LoLoās is a short drive away on the water.
Which Folly Beach restaurants are on the water?
Pinkyās on the Beach is on the beach and Kokoās on the Pier is at the pier. Bowens Island Restaurant overlooks the marsh and LoLoās sits on a tidal creek.
Where can I get breakfast on Folly Beach?
Lost Dog Cafe opens at 6:30 a.m. daily and Ritaās Seaside Grille serves breakfast from 7:30 a.m. on weekdays. For a later start, Lowlife Bar serves brunch daily until 3 p.m.
What is open late on Folly Beach?
The Bounty Bar, Planet Follywood, Chico Feo and The Drop In stay open until 2 a.m., and Bertās Market never closes.
Which Folly Beach restaurants are dog-friendly?
Lost Dog Cafe, Ritaās Seaside Grille, Taco Boy, Lowlife Bar, Coconut Joeās, The Drop In and LoLoās welcome dogs, usually on the patio.
Do I need a reservation?
Most Folly Beach restaurants are casual places where you walk in and put your name down. For a large group, or dinner on a summer weekend or holiday, call ahead to ask about the wait.