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    McConkey's Jungle Shack

    3.7 (380 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Divey
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Warren M.

    11/20 and 11/21/25 here two nights in a row. Friendly staff and delightful waitress named Maxine, who checked on us and was personable and attentive. We ordered drinks, with my wife getting a red wine which she as pleased with, and my "Charleston Mule was delicious. We ordered an appetizer of chips and salsa (came with salsa and queso). The salsa was probably the best tasting salsa we have ever eaten. We ordered a 2 oz cup of it to go it was so fresh. Second night I had the crab cake sandwich and the white had the grilled chicken sandwich and both were very good. First night we got the Mahi-Mahi Tacos which were delicious. We both got the blackened option. We both liked the way they cooled the tortillas. Plenty of seating, bar outside, with seating inside or out. Will be back.

    Susan P.

    McConkey's Jungle Shack in Edisto is a true hidden gem. We started with the onion rings, which were lightly battered, crispy, and came with a creamy dipping sauce that paired perfectly. For my meal, I ordered the fish and chips. Instead of the fries I was expecting, the dish came with freshly cut potato chips, which was a nice surprise. The fish itself was flaky, crispy, and very enjoyable--though I did feel the batter could've used just a touch more seasoning or salt. My husband had the fish tacos, which were essentially the same fish fillet from my dish, topped with a creamy, flavorful sauce. He agreed with me that the fish was perfectly cooked but could've used a little extra punch in the seasoning. The atmosphere, though, is what really makes McConkey's shine. It's a quirky, eclectic dive full of character, with a staff that keeps things light and funny. We sat outside near the bar area--affectionately called "the ditch"--and even overheard the kitchen crew using some colorful language, which honestly just added to the whole experience. It's laid-back, a little campy, and absolutely charming. For drinks, I highly recommend the Fatty's Lager. Cold, crisp, and a perfect pairing for the seafood. All in all, McConkey's Jungle Shack is worth the trip off the beaten path. The food is tasty, the vibe is unbeatable, and our photos say it all--we had a great time and would absolutely come back.

    Kelly D.

    Great service and good food and drinks! The setup takes a minute to figure out. You check in at the patio but then go around to the side of the building where there is the Sand Bar. You order a drink and then wait for your table. The dining area is on the small side, but there is plenty of room at the table. Service is quick, and our waiter was attentive even though they were busy! We had the turkey wrap, which was good, but I definitely wish I had done one of the seafood options. Husband had the fried fish sandwich and said was it fantastic, has a spicy tartar sauce it comes with. We did fried pickles, and they were delicious, crispy pickles and light breading. We did drinks, forgot to take pics of those. I had Dahwoo punch, light and refreshing and he had Honeysuckle mule he enjoyed! Overall, definitely a place to check out when know Edisto!

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    Matthew L.

    McConkey's Jungle Shack is a topical-themed cafe that opened in Edisto Island, South Carolina in April 2007. It was founded by business partners Jennie Smith and Priscilla Padgett. The two were co-workers at a local restaurant that closed down. When they saw a restaurant space on Jungle Road that had been sitting vacant for six months, they decided to acquire it and make it their own. The name 'McConkey' was chosen in reference to John McConkey: an early owner of Edisto Island who helped develop the land in the early 20th century. A number of nearby landmarks are also named after him, such as McConkey Beach and McConkey Boulevard. The menu features burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, fried seafood dishes, chicken wings, salads, tacos, and various appetizers. My family and I visited McConkey's Jungle Shack for dinner this past summer while we were on a road trip. Edisto Island is a small beach community with only a handful of restaurants. We heard a lot of great things about McConkey's, so we had dinner one night during our brief stay in the area. The place was packed during our visit. It's a popular hangout for tourists and locals alike. For cocktails, I had the "Sunset Sail" (Blue Chair spiced rum, banana rum, pineapple juice, Triple Sec, granadine, lime juice) while my wife had the "St. Pierre Paloma" (Finlandia grapefruit vodka w/ ruby red grapefruit & soda water). They were both refreshing tropical drinks! For food, I had the "McConkey's Famous Fish Tacos" (beer battered, fried flounder filets served in warm flour tortillas with shredded cabbage and McConkey's sauce, salsa and lime wedge), my wife had the "Grilled Tacos" (blackened shrimp served in flour tortillas with romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar, lime cream, and housemade pico de gallo), our older son had the "Chicken Fingers & French Fries" off the Kids Menu, and we ordered a "Basket of Hushpuppies" for the table. Everything was delicious! We all had an excellent experience at McConkey's and we highly recommend them to people visiting Edisto Island! UPDATE: A month after our visit, Edisto Island was hit hard by a tornado: a remnant of Tropical Storm Debby. McConkey's sustained considerable damage. As of this writing, the staff are rebuilding the dining porches and are on their way to reopening the restaurant ASAP.

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    Matthew N.

    Food is the same beach food as usual. The atmosphere is always fun and every plate was finished. But fix your tipping recommendations to be based off the actual food cost and not the taxes also. This seems like a sneaky way to guilt people into tipping more. I'm not against tipping 15-22% but you know it should be based on the food price and service not taxes also.

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    Enjoyed what I ordered. Flavor was great! Service was quick. Didn't eat inside, but everything appeared clean.

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    Great fish sandwich. Was able to sit our party of 10 quickly. Nice sitting outside under shade.

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    Crab cake sandwich was excellent! Only issue we had was ordering digital but thankfully the server helped us.

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    Denzel was amazing! Very attentive service! Food was very delicious! We will be back!

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    Awesome service and to die for onion rings! Ordered the fried flounder sandwich and was crispy deliciousness! Pet friendly.

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    Stopped in here and it's been a few years. However, the local seafood is on point, local and delicious after a day at the beach!

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    Nice beachy vibe and the food is good. Great cheeseburgers! Also BLT sandwich was huge and bacon cooked perfectly.

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    The Waterfront Restaurant - Crab cakes, green beans, fries

    The Waterfront Restaurant

    3.9(280 reviews)
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    Went for a late dinner. Charming place with friendly staff and broad menu. Decided to share a few…read moreitems. Started with crab cake, which was a good size and perfectly prepared with a nice aioli sauce and a few greens. Followed with the house salad - fresh ingredients and standard dressing. Wrapped things up the Flounder Sandwich. Ordered it blackened. Nice slab of fish on perfect bun with lettuce, tomato and onions. Delicious fish. Serving staff were very friendly. Atmosphere was warm and cozy like you would expect from island life. Couple of odd things happened that were new for us. We were charged for water, $1.50 per glass. Additionally, we were charged extra for blackened seasoning, $1.50 on the fish and finally we were charged a 3% premium for credit card use. This was our first meal in the island so didn't understand if these fees were usual and customary or specific to this establishment. Highly recommend without any reservations.

    1. Food: nice flavor fish and shrimp- batter is good-- fried food not greasy- fries- crispy and…read moretasty- smashed potatoes good, tea taste fresh-- we were told the lunch chef makes fresh soup and sandwiches everyday- 2. Service: friendly, fast, attentive 3. Ambiance: coastal vibe- casual Extras: ** restaurant clean, private parking - pretty decent amount of spaces, cute coastal design, bright , good calm vibe, there is a CC fee- bring cash if you don't want the extra 3%--

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    Whaley's - Crab shrimp bisque

    Whaley's

    3.5(354 reviews)
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    While visiting Edisto Island, we decided we didn't feel like going out to sit down and eat, so we…read moredid a quick search for somewhere nearby to grab a pickup order and landed on Whaley's Restaurant & Bar. Ordering was quick and easy with no issues at all. When we arrived, we waited a short bit at the bar while the food was being prepared, but nothing too bad. Overall, the food was pretty good! The crab bisque was delicious and definitely one of my favorite things we ordered. The crab cake was tasty too, although it was a little more breaded than I personally prefer. The fried stuffed bacon-wrapped shrimp was probably the biggest disappointment of the meal, but not terrible. My friend enjoyed her food she ordered, though I can't remember the exact name of it. Service was decent -- nothing over-the-top amazing, but the staff wasn't rude either, so I'll take it! Overall, I'd give Whaley's about a 3.5 to 4-star experience. I'd probably go back, and if you're in the area looking for a convenient seafood spot near the beach, I'd say give them a shot!

    We chose this restaurant due to reviews and proximity. We…read morearrived shortly after their opening at 5p.m. on a Wednesday. The restaurant was somewhat busy, even then. (This is considered the early side of Spring Break.) Adair was our server, and was prompt and friendly! He was all we could have wanted in an efficient server. I was disappointed that the only water they served was bottled. Therefore, Pinot Grigio it was!!!! We received drink orders promptly and Adair asked for our food orders. We were an easy group. Two shrimp baskets with raw fries (which to the unaware are house made chips), a Fried flounder basket with regular fries, and two kids cheeseburgers, with regular fries. The seafood orders also come with slaw and hush puppies. Later, Adair told us they were out of hush puppies. Adair went the extra mile and brought me a bottled water due to HIS perceived wait for our food. The fried shrimp were "gulf size" and perfectly cooked! Breading was light and not overdone! The founder was tender and flaky, the cole slaw was not of the "food processor" variety, and the fries were good, (crinkle cut). This was a very good "family trip" restaurant stop. We generally cook every night, this restaurant needed to provide the "shrimp" cravings of two of us! We will return on future visits!!! This is a place that has been around since 1948. Just know the venue is in an old gas station which suited me!!!! My daddy was a Gulf oil dealer in the 60's-1980's. Enjoy!

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