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Left work early for happy hour...I have no idea where I was going, but bumped into Bumpa's (see what I did there?) along the way and what a cool place! I ordered a beer, the bartender was very nice and attentive. I told him I wanted to eat but nothing too big, something tasty and he told me I should order the chili. I was a little skeptical ordering chili when it is pretty warm out...but I did. It was REALLY good. It hit the spot and was enough for the whole night - I didn't need anything more to eat. While there, I met some nice folks also sitting at the bar - but they happen to work at the Landing and suggested I go there for she crab soup. Which I did, the following day for lunch. I enjoyed the ambiance and friendly service and other patrons who who worked in the local area... The bar was really nice and big inside with sit down tables. I'd definitely come back here!
This place is so cute! It looks like a little hole in the wall from the outside, but there is so much to discover inside. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The food was great, burgers were some of the best we've had in Charleston. The fries are definitely a staple menu item, the are HUGE. The sodas that they have are unique and really tasty. My only complaint is that when we were there, there were what I would assume were managers talking loudly about personal business at the very end of the bar right next to our table. Managers need breaks too, but IMO it was unprofessional to sit that close to customers and talk about non-work related things while on the clock. Not a big deal, and it was nothing that would make me not want to come back, but just my opinion.
What a chill place to have lunch. The food was awesome and the craft beer choices on tap were fantastic. Our bar tender, Allison, was a sweetheart. Our experience was just what we needed after walking the Boone Hall Plantation early that day. Plus the Olympics were on to seal the deal of a five star lunch. Check out!
Typical Charleston disappointment. Overpriced, slow service, OK food. It took us 15 minutes just getting to place our drink orders. While the place wasn't slammed by any means, they were very clearly understaffed. Burgers are $14+ yet I need to pay $2 more for fries on the side? $15 for a large order of disco fries? $8 for a bowl of chili, which was mostly rice, and the meat had that Taco Bell "this came from a toothpaste tube" texture. Caesar salad description claimed anchovies, nary an anchovy to be seen or tasted. Even the Parmesan on the salad was literally tasteless. Couldn't taste the dressing either. Grilled chicken was pretty cold, so I am sure it was precooked (probably at a factory) and re-heated. Kids didn't mind their meals. Took us over an hour from start to finish for a meal that in all honesty I could have gotten just as good from Five Guys for half the price and been in and out in 20 minutes. Look, I love supporting local businesses (yes yes, I know the franchise model means even a Burger King is a local business), but I can't pretend to be happy at paying $93 before tip for a few sodas and juices for the kids, a sandwich and fries for each kid, and a salad and chili for myself, and walking out hungry because all I ate was a small cup of chili and the chicken and croutons from the bland, pointless salad. As I keep having to say when I eat in Charleston, "price sets expectations" and a $16 burger (before fries!) better be a gas changes in a world where I can get a Whopper for $3 on Wednesday and Five Guys is a thing and Heavy's Barburger is right up the road! J.Ja
My burger was pretty good even with my request for no bun. Its got a farmhouse/tavern hip vibe with a solid draft and cocktail selection.
Stopped here for a happy hour drink and the vibes did not disappoint! There was a live musician, plenty of tvs to watch sports games and tons of large groups. I did not have any food but the draft list was unique and diverse. I tried one of the sours on tap which was delicious. The bartender was attentive and friendly. I would definitely come back here for a drink and to try the food.
Disco fries were huge and sounded so much better in concept than the execution. They were surprisingly bland and needed salt. Cool restaurant inside. Service was good just a bit slow and she had to be reminded we asked for things previously.
Popped in while in town for a mini-vaycay in Charleston and boy are we glad we did! The fries were phenomenal and I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. Plenty of beers on tap as well as a full bar so this would be a great spot for after work drinks too!
After reading all the amazing reviews, I was very excited to try this hidden gem. However, the service was so slow. We were seated about 25min after arrival which wasn't bad but then took another 45 min to get food. The burgers and salad were the stars of the meal. The pickles onions made everything delicious. The fish looked big but was mostly breading. The bloody was tasty. Not sure I would return based on service.
I love that this place is down a side street off of one of the busiest streets downtown -- what a gem! They had Guinness on tap which is always a plus, as well as a wide variety of other fraught beers. My friend and I ordered Jo's disco fries and they were SO GOOD. Drenched in gravy and melted mozzarella! Will deffffinitely be coming back here for the chill vibes and when we want to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
I think I'm over downtown restaurants. It's mostly tourist attractions. I'm sure there are a few good ones still out there. But the track record is so bad. Charging high dollar amounts for Great value seafood, food just not that good, the traffic the wait on food that's not so good. I have a few more on my collection list I will get to. But living north of Ashley phosphate has really panned out. There are so many good restaurants on that side of North Charleston and Summerville goose Creek areas. The Oscars have really came up through the years. And the food is better. I miss old school downtown Charleston but that has changed. Which brings us to this restaurant. I remember coming here in my youth it used to be a club called acme right behind here. It was super lit. Before acme was a Jamaican spot where you would go to listen to music call mishgins. Nostalgia. Shout out to all the old school Charleston folks that know no what I'm talking about. Pretty nice environment in here. I sat on the side where the entrance door is. They have a big bar area. The place was lively lot of energy lot of people. We started off with fried green tomatoes and french fry appetizers. I forgot what the french fries were called but they had beer cheese barbecue sauce and jalapeno peppers in them. We murdered those fries within seconds. They had no chance. The beer cheese is BUSSING!!!!. So good. They come in different sizes I ordered the bigger one by mistake I think they call it a keg. Turns out it wasn't a mistake we are true gluttons. The fried green tomatoes were terrible. Hard as a rock. And super small. If you can't get regular size green tomatoes just don't get any at all. You're a restaurant dude. They were like small hard sand dollars with pimento cheese on them. My son had the burger I ordered the fish and chips. My daughter ordered the chicken sandwich. Because we already had so many fries we ordered hush puppies. That's another thing you need more side items on your menu. My son said he enjoyed his burger. I tasted it was decent. My daughter didn't like her chicken sandwich. But in their defense she doesn't like anything. Lol. Instead of the fries I ordered the salad. The breading on the fish was excellent. But maybe too excellent. Some of the fish came out of the breading. So I just ate the fish in itself. Turned out it was spoiled. The flavor on the breading is so good that disguised spoiled fish. And that is usually the story of downtown. Anytime I get seafood high price but no quality. Happens every time. I'm going to say this one more time because I don't want to beat a Dead horse. But can we please get more waiters and waitresses with people of color? Everywhere I go that's either upscale or pretty decent I never see black people at the tables. We're always in the kitchen though. Kind of hard to believe you're not getting any black applicants. It's been going on for years. The world is changing. I'm seriously thinking about not tipping places that don't have black servers. If you are thinking the same please join me. Be safe out there.
I've passed by Bumpa's so many times parking downtown and didn't realize it was there. I saw a lot of pictures of the disco fries and was super excited to try them. They did not disappoint! The fries were crispy, the short rib was juicy, and the cheese and gravy set them over the top. For my entree I got the bacon cheeseburger. I loved the egg on top of it! I ordered two different drinks, Shake Your Pom Poms and the weekly special: Azalea. I preferred the Shake Your Pom Poms as it was more boozy and less sweet. Definitely will be back for more and recommend!
Well this was a pleasant stop. Who knew French Fries could be a specialty? Well prepare to be surprised. They do fries like an ice cream shop does toppings. And one order is enough for two! Service was kind and friendly.
We had a great time at Bumpa's. The service was fantastic and the food was amazing. It was a struggle to pick just one thing but in the end I went for a burger and it was really good. We thought about coming back here everyday we were in town, can't wait to be back. read more
2 years ago
Brought some friends from out of town to try this spot as our casual dinner. It seems as though we ordered everything- disco fries, fried green tomatoes, scotch egg, French onion soup and even entrees. I had the haymaker sandwich which was spicy, sweet and crunchy. I would've liked to have a more tart flavor on it- maybe I'll add banana peppers next time. The coleslaw on the sandwich was definitely sweet. Service is always quick. A great casual dining spot with next level bar food. read more
Went back to bumpas to try them out. We were not disappointed at all. I had the chicken sandwich with the chicken rolled in Buffalo sauce. Very tasty. Had the hush puppies for the side with honey butter. Candyce had the bacon double cheese burger with fries. Both sandwiches and sides very good. Local red ale to drink for me. Over all. Good service and waitress was fun to talk with. read more
Left work early for happy hour...I have no idea where I was going, but bumped into Bumpa's (see what I did there?) along the way and what a cool place! I ordered a beer, the bartender was very nice and attentive. I told him I wanted to eat but nothing too big, something tasty and he told me I should order the chili. I was a little skeptical ordering chili when it is pretty warm out...but I did. It was REALLY good. It hit the spot and was enough for the whole night - I didn't need anything more to eat. While there, I met some nice folks also sitting at the bar - but they happen to work at the Landing and suggested I go there for she crab soup. Which I did, the following day for lunch. I enjoyed the ambiance and friendly service and other patrons who who worked in the local area... The bar was really nice and big inside with sit down tables. I'd definitely come back here! read more
2 years ago
This place is so cute! It looks like a little hole in the wall from the outside, but there is so much to discover inside. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The food was great, burgers were some of the best we've had in Charleston. The fries are definitely a staple menu item, the are HUGE. The sodas that they have are unique and really tasty. My only complaint is that when we were there, there were what I would assume were managers talking loudly about personal business at the very end of the bar right next to our table. Managers need breaks too, but IMO it was unprofessional to sit that close to customers and talk about non-work related things while on the clock. Not a big deal, and it was nothing that would make me not want to come back, but just my opinion. read more
2 years ago
What a chill place to have lunch. The food was awesome and the craft beer choices on tap were fantastic. Our bar tender, Allison, was a sweetheart. Our experience was just what we needed after walking the Boone Hall Plantation early that day. Plus the Olympics were on to seal the deal of a five star lunch. Check out! read more
Typical Charleston disappointment. Overpriced, slow service, OK food. It took us 15 minutes just getting to place our drink orders. While the place wasn't slammed by any means, they were very clearly understaffed. Burgers are $14+ yet I need to pay $2 more for fries on the side? $15 for a large order of disco fries? $8 for a bowl of chili, which was mostly rice, and the meat had that Taco Bell "this came from a toothpaste tube" texture. Caesar salad description claimed anchovies, nary an anchovy to be seen or tasted. Even the Parmesan on the salad was literally tasteless. Couldn't taste the dressing either. Grilled chicken was pretty cold, so I am sure it was precooked (probably at a factory) and re-heated. Kids didn't mind their meals. Took us over an hour from start to finish for a meal that in all honesty I could have gotten just as good from Five Guys for half the price and been in and out in 20 minutes. Look, I love supporting local businesses (yes yes, I know the franchise model means even a Burger King is a local business), but I can't pretend to be happy at paying $93 before tip for a few sodas and juices for the kids, a sandwich and fries for each kid, and a salad and chili for myself, and walking out hungry because all I ate was a small cup of chili and the chicken and croutons from the bland, pointless salad. As I keep having to say when I eat in Charleston, "price sets expectations" and a $16 burger (before fries!) better be a gas changes in a world where I can get a Whopper for $3 on Wednesday and Five Guys is a thing and Heavy's Barburger is right up the road! J.Ja read more
2 years ago
Stopped here for a happy hour drink and the vibes did not disappoint! There was a live musician, plenty of tvs to watch sports games and tons of large groups. I did not have any food but the draft list was unique and diverse. I tried one of the sours on tap which was delicious. The bartender was attentive and friendly. I would definitely come back here for a drink and to try the food. read more
2 years ago
Disco fries were huge and sounded so much better in concept than the execution. They were surprisingly bland and needed salt. Cool restaurant inside. Service was good just a bit slow and she had to be reminded we asked for things previously. read more
4 years ago
Popped in while in town for a mini-vaycay in Charleston and boy are we glad we did! The fries were phenomenal and I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. Plenty of beers on tap as well as a full bar so this would be a great spot for after work drinks too! read more
After reading all the amazing reviews, I was very excited to try this hidden gem. However, the service was so slow. We were seated about 25min after arrival which wasn't bad but then took another 45 min to get food. The burgers and salad were the stars of the meal. The pickles onions made everything delicious. The fish looked big but was mostly breading. The bloody was tasty. Not sure I would return based on service. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
I love that this place is down a side street off of one of the busiest streets downtown -- what a gem! They had Guinness on tap which is always a plus, as well as a wide variety of other fraught beers. My friend and I ordered Jo's disco fries and they were SO GOOD. Drenched in gravy and melted mozzarella! Will deffffinitely be coming back here for the chill vibes and when we want to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. read more
I think I'm over downtown restaurants. It's mostly tourist attractions. I'm sure there are a few good ones still out there. But the track record is so bad. Charging high dollar amounts for Great value seafood, food just not that good, the traffic the wait on food that's not so good. I have a few more on my collection list I will get to. But living north of Ashley phosphate has really panned out. There are so many good restaurants on that side of North Charleston and Summerville goose Creek areas. The Oscars have really came up through the years. And the food is better. I miss old school downtown Charleston but that has changed. Which brings us to this restaurant. I remember coming here in my youth it used to be a club called acme right behind here. It was super lit. Before acme was a Jamaican spot where you would go to listen to music call mishgins. Nostalgia. Shout out to all the old school Charleston folks that know no what I'm talking about. Pretty nice environment in here. I sat on the side where the entrance door is. They have a big bar area. The place was lively lot of energy lot of people. We started off with fried green tomatoes and french fry appetizers. I forgot what the french fries were called but they had beer cheese barbecue sauce and jalapeno peppers in them. We murdered those fries within seconds. They had no chance. The beer cheese is BUSSING!!!!. So good. They come in different sizes I ordered the bigger one by mistake I think they call it a keg. Turns out it wasn't a mistake we are true gluttons. The fried green tomatoes were terrible. Hard as a rock. And super small. If you can't get regular size green tomatoes just don't get any at all. You're a restaurant dude. They were like small hard sand dollars with pimento cheese on them. My son had the burger I ordered the fish and chips. My daughter ordered the chicken sandwich. Because we already had so many fries we ordered hush puppies. That's another thing you need more side items on your menu. My son said he enjoyed his burger. I tasted it was decent. My daughter didn't like her chicken sandwich. But in their defense she doesn't like anything. Lol. Instead of the fries I ordered the salad. The breading on the fish was excellent. But maybe too excellent. Some of the fish came out of the breading. So I just ate the fish in itself. Turned out it was spoiled. The flavor on the breading is so good that disguised spoiled fish. And that is usually the story of downtown. Anytime I get seafood high price but no quality. Happens every time. I'm going to say this one more time because I don't want to beat a Dead horse. But can we please get more waiters and waitresses with people of color? Everywhere I go that's either upscale or pretty decent I never see black people at the tables. We're always in the kitchen though. Kind of hard to believe you're not getting any black applicants. It's been going on for years. The world is changing. I'm seriously thinking about not tipping places that don't have black servers. If you are thinking the same please join me. Be safe out there. read more
2 years ago
I've passed by Bumpa's so many times parking downtown and didn't realize it was there. I saw a lot of pictures of the disco fries and was super excited to try them. They did not disappoint! The fries were crispy, the short rib was juicy, and the cheese and gravy set them over the top. For my entree I got the bacon cheeseburger. I loved the egg on top of it! I ordered two different drinks, Shake Your Pom Poms and the weekly special: Azalea. I preferred the Shake Your Pom Poms as it was more boozy and less sweet. Definitely will be back for more and recommend! read more
2 years ago
Well this was a pleasant stop. Who knew French Fries could be a specialty? Well prepare to be surprised. They do fries like an ice cream shop does toppings. And one order is enough for two! Service was kind and friendly. read more
2 years ago
Great beer, great food, great environment, great service. Gotta get the loaded fries. Ask about the history and the pictures. read more
The Good: The salad was ... fresh, and the fried fish is a very instagrammable dish... The Bad: The fish and chips looked great, but was not good. The batter was very thick and heavy and the fries were soggy. It took 30-40 mins to get the dish, and when it arrived... it was cold. &Just the Tip: Skip this restaurant and find another bite, unless you're looking for beer. This is a review only on the food eaten. Taste : 2/10 Price : $ Rec. to my friends? : No Consistency : 1st time Presentation: nice presentation, the fish and chips dish is very instagrammable. Parking: 2hr parking around the area/street parking. read more
We just stopped in for a beer, so we didn't try the food although the menu and food we saw looked very promising. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. They have a good selection of beers, and the bartender was able to provide good recommendations based on my preferences. Clean and comfortable, with TVs for watching sports. Great overall vibe, and I will certainly stop in for food next time I'm in Charleston. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
The food was alright. Nothing spectacular. The pretzels were not pretzels at all but seemed like maybe fried pretzel bun pieces. Our waitress Jessika was amazing though. The interior is nice. Some insects since doors are always open. read more
3 years ago
Stumbled upon this place last year and it did not disappoint! Finally got to try poutine fries. Honestly, it's way too heavy of a dish as a meal, but it was so fun trying. The giant hush puppies were fun too, but realistically bite size is more practical! Overall, we enjoyed the service and other dishes! Ambiance was clean and surprisingly not very crowded. This was last year, so I'm sure they're made some menu changes. Can't wait to check it out. read more
We found this place as we hit lunch time after visiting the Joe Riley Waterfront Park (the one with the pineapple fountain !). Not much of a walking distance, perfect sport to recharge. The inside design is so nice. Booths, tables, high tables, long tables, bar seating. Paintings. High ceiling. Great interior. The food was awesome! According to the staff and the manager / owner (?), their fry plates + scotch egg + burgers are the hit. I wish I could have eaten them all ! We settled with a Stag & Boar Burger, which is a venison + boar patty based. It is NOT gamy. Delicioouuus ! Ordered with a side of fries.. They are DOUBLE FRIED ! SO good !!! Clean oil, crisp crunch, hot hot from the kitchen. I so wonder what those fry plates taste like now. They have a whole board of local beers. The staff was prompt and courteous. The manager / owner also checked in on us, which is a great time to learn about their story and inspiration for this place. Excellent place and definitely keeping this in mind for the next visit! read more
This is a mixed review. The jo disco fries are definitely the highlight of lunch. Hubby and I split the chicken sandwich aka the mayor and the stag n boar. The chicken sandwich was tasty and had a pretty good batter. The chicken cutlet was thinner than most places. The stag n boar was just ok and definitely not worth $19, hate to say. It was overcooked and not flavorful. All in all decent lunch spot. read more
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I was so excited to try this place. It sounded like a must for a poutine lover. On my first visit, I tried the traditional poutine and it was good. The second time I tried a build your own option and it was even better. It took them a bit to find their stride in the beginning but it transitioned into a must. They have a good variety on their menu for traditional fare. It's a cool atmosphere and solid choice downtown. read more
3 years ago
We went there for Christmas vacation and stumbled onto it after the bar we were trying to go to was full! And I'm so glad we did! Our bartender Zach was AMAZING!! He was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us amazing recommendations! The spot is very chill and had a fun vibe. We meet a bunch of new friends while sitting at the bar! The drinks were great and I had quite a few off the cocktail menu! If you're in the area. Check this place out. It's a little hidden but 100% worth it. read more
3 years ago
Great food and beers. The service was a bit off but they did get busy all of a sudden. Would definitely go back read more
2 years ago
This sandwich was FANTASTIC!!! I loved every aspect of it as far as the ingredients. The side of fries could be a bit bigger, but no complaints about the taste. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
We stumbled across Bumpa's while walking out of the parking garage, and peeped the menu on the door. Right away, I was intrigued by the mention of a case of fries that you could customize. After a stroll through City Market, my husband and I were starving, and took a walk looking for somewhere to fill up. We both mentioned heading back to Bumpa's, so that sealed the deal. First off, as soon as you walk in, you are greeted. The owner seated us, and our server came over right away. Since he noticed me doing booth yoga to check out the beer menu, he gave us a very thorough description of the many local beers on tap, and we tried Fam and the Highland Gaelic stout. Both excellent choices. We knew for sure we were trying a case of fries, and settled on the Jo's disco fries as an app. When they came out, my eyes popped out of my head. It was a legit pie plate full of fries, topped with gravy, stretch mozz, and then smothered in caramelized onion and short rib. Let me tell you, these fries were even better than they looked! The fries were crispy, the cheese pulled like a dream, and the meat was so tender you barely needed to chew it. Between my husband and I, we couldn't finish the behemoth, and it was the small order. My only regret is being too full to try one of their tasty looking burgers. Bumpa's is definitely a must stop when you're downtown in Charleston. read more
Food was good as usual. Opted to get the Stag and Boar Burger. Was tasty with Brie and sun dried tomatoes. Service was quick and great. It was a little loud in the restaurant tonight cause of a live guitarist. He was great but was hard to hold a conversation l. read more
Another great bar in Charleston! We came here after riding the Lime Bikes (which make you surprisingly very hot) and sat at the bar for a couple drinks. I asked for a Mocktail and the bar tender asked what flavor I was thinking of, I said citrus and he delivered! Was so yummy. You know it's a good mocktail (and you have a good bar tender) when it tastes just like a normal cocktail (minus the alcohol). Not too sweet but just right. My husband got a old fashion and really enjoyed it. We will definitely be back to try some of their food! read more
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