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    Johnson Creek Tavern

    3.2 (340 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Heather B.

    Amber the bartender is honestly...the best! Enjoy her special crafted margs! The hush puppies are Devine. Bring a dollar bill to leave your mark on the visit!

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    Mike

    This place was great! The service was nice! The food was only good! The view was amazing and spectacular! Coming back again in 10 years! Place was made out of money

    Tavern salad with grilled Mahi
    Stephanie B.

    We pass by to and from church on Fripp finally decided to stop in for lunch. First - the view is amazing- sitting outside is my favorite. The inside is cool --it has a lot of military memorabilia- cool bar. *Food: I ordered-grilled Mahi with a salad - Mahi was good- tasty seasoned- cooked just right. *service; the man taking care of our table was great- friendly and attentive One of the better sea food restaurants in area

    Blackened Grouper Sandwich
    Joe S.

    Stopped by for lunch when they were just opening. I had the catch of the day, blackened grouper and fries. Loved it. Service was good and friendly. We're not from the area, so just guessing it might be a party place in the evenings. Casual atmosphere.

    Potato skins
    Maddie R.

    Great spot for a casual dinner! Four of us walked in for a table at dinner and had no problem with being seated right away which was great! We sat in the dining room with a view of the water. Our server was very friendly and stopped by to get our drink order shortly after being seated. We ordered wine, beer, and an Arnold Palmer and all were great. We did not order appetizers and instead went ahead with ordering our meals. The potato skins, buffalo wings, shrimp burger, caesar salad, and gumbo were all delicious! We would definitely come back if we had more time on our trip in the area.

    Ron H.

    As 50 year visitors to Hilton Head, we take care to be informed concerning the culinary scene. I recommend reviews, and in general recommend Southern Living Imagine my surprise in reading "13 Best Places To Eat In Hilton Head" Southern Living Eat your way across this South Carolina coastal town. By Justine Harrington Updated on October 3, 2023 Always great to read professional reviews???? 13 Places in Hilton Head #13 - Johnston Creek Tavern -- when did this open in Hilton Head? Johnston Creek Tavern is not in Hilton Head... Never was... Yes, Justine Harrington does acknowledge that Johnston Creek Tavern is on Harbor Island ... She is oblivious to the article's title. Apparently Christine cannot find 13 Hilton Head restaurants to review.... For Shame.... Truth to tell only 2 of her restaurants would make our list. Years ago on a drive I lunched at Johnston Creek Tavern (without wife) - Very, very forgettable.... I am being generous by awarding a 3. My dear beautiful wife would think I had lost my mind if I were to take her to Johnston Creek Tavern. Do yourself a favor and read the Yelp Reviews; read other reviews. Christine, why on earth did you include Johnston Creek Tavern? No doubt, Johnston Creek Tavern has a clientele who like this restaurant - they do have several very good reviews. Finally, read the reviews and photos.... I can only hope the editorial board of Southern Living becomes more rigorous.

    Eating with the locals.....
    Dave P.

    Been here several times. Local place with good service and menu selections. Stopped by for a light lunch and got the oysters. While I appreciate just menu offerings, will not be getting the oysters again. $24 a dozen. Not bad tasting, but the texture was VERY mushy and the person shucking, didn't cut the oyster from the shell. I simply destroyed whatever texture there was to a fine mush trying to extract the oyster. Beer was cold-so I'll come back

    Next to great beach access and state campground.

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    Solid SC seafood. Our go-to for good, casual seafood when visiting Fripp. We look forward to the fried oysters/shrimp every time!

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    Great staff, Island food and drink & atmosphere! Beach vibe with sports and great play list!

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    Great food! Good prices! Friendly service. Our food was hot and ready for pickup, right on time.

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    Food was great and prices were very reasonable for lunch. We had fried shrimp basket and red snapper. Yummy local place to dine.

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    10 months ago

    It was a packed house, but was able to order to go from the bar. Nice spot if you are out by Harbor Island!

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    The cleanliness of the restaurant could be improved. Smells like old grease and mold.

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    Ask the Community - Johnson Creek Tavern

    Has this place improved recently?

    I do not know how it can improve, when you walk in you know what your getting. Does one complain about the ambience at the Hogs Breath Saloon in Key West? For those of you that have complained about JCT, just keep on driving to another establishment.

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