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Red Drum Restaurant and Bar

Prime Meats and Seafood. Voted "Best Restaurant Mount Pleasant" City Paper 2009 and "Top Dining Charleston" Post & Courier 2008. As featured in the New York Times, Red Drum deftly infuses Low Country traditions with the robust flavors of Texas and the Southwest. Presided over by Texas native Chef/ Owner Ben Berryhill Red Drum Restaurant and Bar has become Charleston’s hot spot for food and drink. Signature dishes include Pan-Roasted Carolina Grouper, Wood Grilled NY Strip Steak, Double Cut Pork Chop and BBQ Spiced Shrimp. The Red Drum proudly features 17 beers on tap, 16 wines by the glass as well as an extensive Cellar Wine List. Live Music every Wednesday night packs the bar with a lively crowd. Recognized as the best brunch in the area Red Drum's Texas Sunday Brunch features Huevos Rancheros and Wood-Grilled Quail with Skillet Chile Cheese Grits as well as Red Voodoo Bloody Marys and Mimosa Drink Specials.
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132 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(132 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 132 reviews
5 stars
(70)
4 stars
(47)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic
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  • neighborhood gem(68)
  • vibrant bar scene(66)
  • special occasion(52)
  • great for outdoor dining(49)
  • hot spot(47)
Red Drum Restaurant and Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dining here for years

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food, service and drinks are always outstanding. Especially recommend the ceviche and campeche. They are always as good as or better than I've had anywhere."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We sat in the cellar. It was a great spot for a small group. Everything we were served was excellent! I will definitely come back!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 3 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ben Berryhill hits a home run!

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Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Superb on every level. Ben Berryhill is brilliant."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

always a hit

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Love their menu and the fact they switch a few items as the seasons change."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Great Dining Experience

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The atmosphere was great and the food was even better. My wife found it very romantic. The presentation of the food was almost too good to disassemble. Compliments to the chef who thought of the all the interesting dishes. We will be returning."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best outdoor bar in Mt. Pleasant

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Dined on 4/29/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Best Around! Seated by the indoor fireplace on a rainy night was very romantic. Well prepared drinks, over the top food presentation and taste. Well to do clientelle in great area. Manager worked the room the entire time so you could tell they maintain high satisfaction. Park yourself weekday, valet on weekends Outdoor seating and bar is an amazing experience..if no rain..
$$$"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous brunch at a reasonable

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fabulous brunch at a reasonable price. The brunch has an upscale"tex mex" flavor but there are other entrees listed (chicken with biscuits) that are quite good as well. The bottomless mimosa is a nice accompaniment. If the weather is conducive the outdoor dining is very nice. Unfortunately it is where smokers tend to request and the traffic can be noisy. Hopefully some hedges (or something similar) will grow to block the noise and traffic."
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 8 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Chef vs. parking attendant???

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was great--original preparation, nicely presented. Service was attentive & not intrusive. Noise level, however, was very high--from both the dining room and the "vibrant bar scene." Table was poorly located next to the kitchen entrance--staffers running back and forth every 30 seconds. A really off-putting feature of this restaurant was the "free" valet parking. With a parking lot of perhaps 50 cars, we drove past the valet stand and just parked. We were accosted by an energetic teenager who told us we couldn't park there due to "liability." We ignored this shakedown and went to dinner. After dinner we found that the teenagers had parked a huge SUV so close to our passenger door that we had to back out to let the passenger in."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 9 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Interesting and noteworthy

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Interesting and noteworthy menu. Nice appearance as you walk in and the valet parking is a nice touch. The soft shell crabs were a big disappointment. Especially if you love soft shells as we do. They were fried with WAY too much breading!You had no idea if you were eating crab or hush puppies. A lighter fry or even better, sautee'd crab would have been the way to go. Computer problems slowed the service but nothing that would warrant a complaint. But the NOISE level in the restaurant is just unbearable. Literally, you cannot understand the person sitting next to you unless you can read lips. We left with collective headaches. Coffee on the patio,much better!Wouldn't go back until I hear that they did something about the acoustics."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our server Adam was top shelf!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great evening! The food was really delicious and our server, Adam, was fantastic. We couldn't have asked for better service or food."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 11 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Bostonians discover Mt Pleasant gem

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fantastic. Isabell our server was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She catered to our 9yr old sons and they tried many new seafood dishes. Can you say, "shrimp campeche?" The chef has a talent for thoughtful dishes that are highly creative yet unburdened by over the top presentation. A true gem!!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Best restaurant in Mt. Pleasant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We LOVE Red Drum, and take all out of town guests here. Have never had something on the menu we didnt like - Scallops were huge and delicious, appetizers, desserts, you can't go wrong with ANYTHING!!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is a beautiful restaurant,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This is a beautiful restaurant, and everyone's food was perfect. The brunch prices are very reasonable - $11 bottomless Mimosas and Bellinis, yea! This place is super popular though, which means it is a bit loud and difficult to have a normal conversation if you're in a particular area."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, hot spot
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Review 14 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Slow service. Food was ok.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Slow service. Food was ok. Not worth the wait."
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2008
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Review 15 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

We had a large group and our

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a large group and our service was poor. One of us never did receive their dinner. They ended up giving it to us as a to go while leaving. Very disappointing!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 16 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Not a good experience!!!

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"hour and a half wait for 2 burgers and tacos! WAY too expensive, dessert, awful! Service was so, so. Server nice enough but management never checked our table while we observed them checking others. 2nd time there and last. Way too many other choices"
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2009
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Review 17 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I look forward to brunch here

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I look forward to brunch here always. The peach bellinis and donuts are amazing."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 18 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Girls night out!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We loved the atmosphere of Red Drum. It creates a perfect balance between fancy and comfortable. The service was impeccable, the food was great and the recommended wine was perfect. Everyone had a different dish and all complimented their dish. The Steak Frites was tender and tasty, the scallops were cooked to perfection and the Soft Tacos were a nice blend of tastes. Will always recommend Red Drum for casual dinners or special occasions."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 19 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Candidate For DD&D on Food Net

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We found this place on our annual trip to Isle of Palms, SC. It's a very unassuming, off the beaten path kind of place. Clientele ran the gamut from contractors to professionals.
We ate at the bar since it was Monday & kids eat free night! Too noisy in the dining room with all those cheapskate parents and their whining kids in tow. The bar was more fun anyway. Both bartenders were very attentive and engaging.
The food was excellent. I had the seared scallops served with grits & grilled asparagus. My wife had a fried grouper sandwich with sweet potato fries. Both were great. My only gripe would be the number of scallops:4. Really? How about 6 please!
The menu has something for everyone,& the food is all local and fresh. Will be back"
Dined on 03/19/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

delicious food; great menu;

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"delicious food; great menu; nice lively vibe.
The homemade doughnuts for dessert were FAB.
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Dined on 03/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

First time doing Sunday brunch

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"First time doing Sunday brunch @ Red Drum - the place isn't much to look at but has a noisy, energetic appeal. The food was excellent as was the service."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good food and service, but

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good food and service, but was very noisy on a Sat night. I ordered Mussels for appetizer which I didn't care for, they didn't charge me for it which was nice, made a difference in my rating."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 23 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice, but noisey. Good service;

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Nice, but noisey. Good service; very polite."
Dined on 03/10/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Amazing food and service! Always a great night and always a ridiculously good meal."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We really enjoyed Red Drum

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We really enjoyed Red Drum and had great service and food, even though the restaurant was packed on this Sunday noon for brunch. We had eggs benedict and a super chicken with avocado dish after Bloody Marys-- they were served fast and they were delicious. Would return."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 26 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Red Drum has consistently

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Red Drum has consistently excellent food and service. I plan to return in the next few weeks. Highly recommended."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 27 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My only criticism is that

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My only criticism is that the food was somewhat overpriced..Would only return for a "special occasion"."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

half price wine was nice.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"half price wine was nice. Burger great. quesadilla weird"
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2007
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Review 29 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love it and the food is great

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Love it and the food is great but you guys need a new menu- tired of the same old same old!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Fantastic food, but...

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"First off, I am a native of Southern California and am part Mexican. I have eaten a lot of good and a fair amount of not so good southwestern food in my life. I can honestly say that I cannot ever remember having chicken enchiladas in my entire life that tasted better than the ones I had at Red Drum. All the food we had was superb.
However, I will never, ever eat inside this restaurant again. Period. I have never been so tempted to leave a restaurant because of the noise level in my life. It was deafening. The waitress had to scream at us to be heard. Two people sitting across the table could not talk to each other without screaming. On a scale of 1 to 10, this was a 99. No exaggeration. I'd eat there only on the patio."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 31 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

more Southwestern than previous

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"more Southwestern than previous visit. Specials were excellent as was the service. set us five minutes early!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 32 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had and excellent brunch.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Had and excellent brunch. Huevos rancheros were delicious, as was the quail and venison sausage. Had a great kids menu, and we felt very comfortable dining with our one year-old. The only drawback was a waiter that seemed less than enthusiastic about being there. He was proficient, but not much more. Would still definitely recommend Red Drum, the food was excellent and the restaurant is amazing."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 33 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful brunch menu, great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful brunch menu, great pricing, great food! Not appropriate for toddlers. The woman seated next to us had 3 children under the age of 4 and they were "a handful" for her! She was the only patron like that.. By no means was that something Red Drum could do much of anything about. The shrimp and grits were great, and the steak and eggs was just perfect. Nice portion sizes, good service and food temperature was just right. I would definately recommend it, but would like to pick my seat next time."
Dined on 02/10/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 34 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I worked as a commercial fisherman

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I worked as a commercial fisherman in New England during grad school- and this is the freshest fish I've enjoyed since then!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 35 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, excellent service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food and service! Had reservations for two and our son joined us at the last minute. Even though it was Friday night and they were slammed, they moved us to another table to meet our needs.
A bit noisy with the busy bar, but it makes for a fun experience.
With the tons of great places to eat in the Charleston area, we keep going back."
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 36 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Brunch with the Christmans

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were a party of 7 and 3 of us had our usual Steak and Eggs;the other 4 ordered the Huevos Migos, Chicken, French Toast and Breakfast Tacos.Every person ate every bite and no one left hungry!We've dined here many times but it was a first for our friends and their daughters - but I'm sure it won't be their last! Everyone loved it, needless to say."
Dined on 02/03/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 37 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

All was great. Except that

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"All was great. Except that they did not show our reservation in the computer. They were happy to accommodate us."
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2012
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Review 38 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Gem In the Charleston area.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A Gem In the Charleston area. The Mexican influence food is superb, also the desserts!"
Dined on 01/29/2013
 2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 39 for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was great as was

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was great as was the atmosphere and service. Had Tile Fish for the first time and it was wonderful. Loved sitting by the fireplace in the quiet corner."
Dined on 01/29/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Red Drum Restaurant and Bar
Based on the average of (93) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
9 out of 10 recommend this product
Food 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic