We were so excited to eat here as we've heard great things from people about it! No one came to our table for the first 5 minutes of being seated. My husband got a beer & I got a glass of chardonnay that came out in a cheap, oddly shaped glass. We got the blackened fish sandwich and market fish for dinner. My husbands sandwich was awesome! The fish was perfectly cooked and his fries were amazing. My fish dinner however was really bad. The fish was dry and flavorless and the mashed potatoes and green beans were the same. Not at all worth $35.00. The atmosphere was so weird for a restaurant that has food priced from around $20-$60. 2000's pop/rap was playing & it was poorly lit inside (not in a romantic way). Maybe it was a fluke night for them. read more

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NEVER GOING BACK We have been regulars since the restaurant opened 20 years ago. For the past 13 Christmas eves, we have had the private room reserved for our 18 ish multi family holiday group. Up to this year, it has been fantastic. Let me tell you what happened. There are multiple families involved, some drink wine and eat the prime steak, others are younger on more limited budget and get hamburgers and soda. Each groups bill are considerably different. For the past 13 years, we would speak with the waiter and identify which people were together on a tab. The restaurant then adds tax and mandatory tip. It was a simple process but admittedly would cause the waiter a few extra minutes to make separate checks. The checks came out in minutes once asked This year, the restaurant stated they will only divide the check up to 4 credit cards but it was up to each group to separate the dinners, appetizers, wine, cocktails, and desserts. The we were to calculate each groups tax and gratuity and make sure the final tally added up to their bottom line on the bill. We requested the owner and manager to step in and calculate this for us. They ALL refused and said we should just pay the requested bill and later Venmo each other. Their explanation was that this process was to speed up bill paying. IT DID EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE. We spent 20 minutes arguing that this was their jobs, not ours. They basically told us to pound sand. We then realized the only way we were going to get out of there was to figure it out for ourselves. 30 minutes later after finding pen and paper we started tallying strings of numbers that got us to a subtotal. But that wasn't enough. They wanted us to figure out the tax and gratuity too. The two sides were getting close to a confrontation, instead of a solution. We had now begun arguing amongst ourselves and a quietness came over the prior festive atmosphere. The night had been ruined. AND FOR NO REASON. I was embarrassed and forced to apologize to our guests to whom we recommended this restaurant. They were not happy....no one was. The restaurant should be embarrassed. This was a Complete lack of customer service . Based on the way we were treated, I dont think they really care. read more

Much better than the last time I ate here - this is definitely a brunch spot. I had dinner here a couple of years ago and wasn't impressed. I ate here with my parents after church on Easter Sunday and this place was packed! So packed that it was hard to move around the dining area. Our server told us they were closing at 2, but we walked out at 1:40 and there was a line of people waiting for a table. I had the fork and knife tacos with a side of grits. It was very good! I really liked the grits - they are the kind that I like because they weren't runny - I hate runny grits! I have to say that this place will now be on my radar as a great weekend brunch restaurant! read more

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Expensive and mediocre service . We were with a group (8) and charged 20 % tip automatically and 3% for using a credit card . There is no ambiance to the place the food we had was very ordinary. Anyway we won't go back . read more

Absolutely delicious meal tonight and wonderful service! Had the Wahoo special and it most definitely did not disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly and the size was generous. It was served with a delicious combination of asparagus, green beans, spinach, mushrooms, tomato and a perfect sauce. The atmosphere was perfect and our server was the perfect combination of extremely knowledgeable and down to earth. We will be back! Espresso martini was perfect! read more

I met 2 friends here tonight. We were seated at a table outside. Beautiful setting, great bartender, Brandon, who also was our server. We had guacamole and smoked salmon dip as appetizers. I had fried chicken tacos. My friends had the grilled chicken breast and a burger. Our food was delicious. Our drinks were perfect. I will definitely come back. read more

Amazing! Perfect Margs, Enchiladas & Bartenders! Hands down best chimichurri sauce there is! read more

Red Drum Restaurant - Best Enchilada Ever! - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

A young crowd. This is one of those places that changes with every visit. Yes, the Biscuits are to die for. Just order them, eat and go. However, the food is not always consistent. Sometimes it's fabulous, sometimes, it's so,so. I don't know how to do this review. Let's just say: funky, weird, unusual, loud, nice, friendly, etc. I guess what I'm saying is try it and come to your on conclusions. Either way, you can visit the Antique store across the street and think on it. Frank G read more

They do many things that deserve a 5-star rating. staff is friendly and knowledgeable, you'll never get parched as the bus peeps keep a constant eye on your water glass. Owners/managers are hands-on and it shows in everything they do. This is my go-to place if I feel like a pork chop. It's a double cut chop perfectly cooked in a delicious pan sauce. I was a little disappointed on my recent visit that the chop is now boneless. I sure liked to gnaw on that bone, oh well still one of the best chops I ever had. My beef (no pun intended) with Red Drum it is a little pricey. The pork chop was $34. If the dining experience is a special occasion it is so worth it but if you are hoping to make this your once a week place to dine you better get a second job. My wife had a burger that she was very pleased with and the price I would consider reasonable for the quality. Skip the crab meat tostaditas. At $24 you'll be disappointed. It's more like a taco chip with avocado and a sprinkling of crab. Sorry, I tasted the avocado but the crab seemed to be a nonexistence flavor in the app. The $11 house salad was worth every penny if this was a 25th-anniversary dinner but greater value can be found elsewhere. I'm giving the Red Drum 4 stars with reservation about the prices but if you are looking for an all around great dining experience without taking a trip downtown give it a shot. I was reluctant to say fine dining when college football games are playing in the background from wall mounted flat screen TV's Just sayin read more

We probably come here about once a month and it is always very good and tonight Bridgette was our server and she did just as an amazing job tonight as she did last time we were here. Not much more to add other then it was busy the food was good and the staff was professional and attentive:-) read more

Great food and service. The atmosphere and ambiance is very welcoming. I would highly recommend

Beautiful setting. We were with a large group so there were many different entrees ordered The steaks were large, the market selection fish (grouper) portion was tiny and lacked any side. I had the salmon whigh was nicely portioned and delicious paired with the grits. The worst part, though, was our party was there for 3 hours. The appetizero came out fairly quickly but it was at least an hour between appetizers and entrees. I fully understand the issue of not finding employees during the pandemic. However, they didn't reduce the quantity of customers to assure a good experience. I won't be back. read more

Drive by this place at least 10x a day but for some reason we never go in. Last night we decided to give it a try. We sat outside on the patio under the tent. I had the Zinfandel by the glass and my wife had one of the signature margaritas, both were excellent. Kinda of on the early and was not that hungry so I decided to have the burger which was by far one of the best I've had. Cooked to perfection, hand cut fries, just great. We shared a few appetizers and all good. I think this will be one of our go to places, sorry it took us so long to stop in. read more

If a Texan cook married a Charleston Cook they would birth a baby Red Drum. The moment I walked into Red Drum I knew that I had found a special place. All the worn out work stress muscles from the day evaporated by the end of my evening here. When you enter you immediately are at ease by the welcoming homey atmosphere and incredibly friendly staff. If it's a nice evening the terrace looked like a beautiful place to sit, but I chose inside as it was a bit chilly. I was lucky and came on half off any wine bottle night, especially since they have an incredible list of quality wines, and found a new favorite winery DuckHorn. The server recommended my wine based on the items of food I had ordered, and he couldn't have made a better pairing selection. The servers definitely are well informed and know their stuff. As it was a bit early, before the dinner rush, they were extremely nice and let me take a half order of Crab Meat & Avocado Tostaditas, which my friend who recommended the restaurant said was a must have. They, like everything else that followed, were full of flavor, well balanced taste, quality ingredients, and left your tongue and tummy wanting more. The tostaditas sensation was quickly followed by my main course, their special of the night - Duck enchiladas. I was eating so slowly as I wanted to savour every bite, that the owner came over and asked me if my food was OK, and if not he could take it back, as he had noticed that I was eating rather slowly. I ensured him I was LOVING the food, and ended up having a wonderful conversation with him about the restaurant. I was curious as the items I had enjoyed reminded me of many flavors that I had begun to enjoy during my time in Austin, Texas. No surprise, the main cook was originally from Texas - truly south meets southwest flavor. To end my evening I had the molten flourless chocolate cake. Well known as Chocolate moelleux in Switzerland. I had grown to love this dessert, but had not yet found anything quite as good in the US, until Red Drum. I am not sure if it the best ever that I have had, but it is the best I have had in the US, with quite a delightful surprise. The chocolate is not just dark chocolate, it has a nice cinnamon spicy kick to it, reminiscent of Mexican Hot Chocolate. Superb!! I am dreaming about coming back here. read more

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I might have given them 5 stars but the charge you for using a credit card. 5% that is more than they get charged. It's just cost of doing business. Food was great but that is ridiculous. read more

Very disappointing dinner...small portions and over priced. Not what we remember from other visits. More disappointing was the credit card fee automatically added to the check before we paid with cash. Seems like a cheap way to make a few extra bucks on each transaction. Doubt we'll be back any time soon, there are too many great restaurants around that aren't ripping off their clientele. Management needs to rethink this extra charge. read more

Red Drum is one of my favorite places to head after church on Sundays for brunch. Their menu is Southern meets Tex-Mex, with options like Shrimp & Grits, Huevos Rancheros and my personal favorite- the Fried Chicken & Biscuits smothered in creamy gravy. Their portions are large and satisfying, especially when paired with one of their many side items like their Chile Cheddar Grit Skillet, Chorizo or really awesome Hash Browns. If you are looking for a light, more healthy brunch, Red Drum don't have many options for you except two salads and a broth-based Tortilla Soup. But Sundays are mean't for indulging right? I also love their $6 spicy bloody mary or mimosa, which come bottomless for $11. Best option for Brunch in Mount Pleasant right here! Must-order items: Red Voodoo Bloody Mary Huevos Rancheros Fried Chicken & Biscuits read more

Red Drum Restaurant - Fried Chicken & Biscuits - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Such incredible food and service! Hands down one of the best restaurants in Charleston

We were so impressed. The reviews here don't give this place justice. Let's start with the drinks. We had the spicy mule and spicy margarita. Honestly the best we've had in a long time. I was so tempted to go for a third but.... The entrees were spectacular. I had the grouper and my wife has the pork chop. Both were crazy good. We eat out often and it was one of the best meals we have had in years. Can't wait to go back. read more

We hadn't been to Red Drum in a while so we went on Friday with another couple... Our visit was fantastic. We showed up about fifteen minutes early and even though it was busy, they were able to seat us immediately. They get extra points for that! We started out with a couple salads, my wife and I split the Arugula Salad, which they split in the kitchen and brought out on two plates.... I like when restaurants do that. The salad was tasty and fresh and had Goat Cheese and some kind of bacon cubes that really added to the flavor of the salad. The half salad was still quite a large portion. For entrees, our table had the double enchilada, the salmon, and I had the scallops. I was tossing between ordering the scallops or the shrimp and grits so I asked the waiter which one he suggests.... He said the scallops are amazing and his favorite item on the menu, so I ordered the scallops. I'm so glad I did, they ARE amazing! I understand why they're his favorite dish. These scallops aren't for the faint at heart... they're huge; like 3 inches across and 2 inches high and cooked to perfection... Footnote, where do you get scallops this big??? They were seared in Chile Butter just enough to give them a nice golden brown color and were served on top of Poblano, Corn, and Shrimp Salsa. Outstanding, solid five stars! The two in our party that ordered the Salmon were very pleased with their selections as well but I'm not a big Salmon fan so I didn't try it. And the person that ordered the double enchilada plate said they were the best enchiladas he's ever had. For me, it'll be difficult to get something other than the scallops on our next visit. read more

Great place for food and drinks. Bartenders attentive and personable. Either inside or the outside dining and bar area. Owners are hard working and very cool. And a must to check out their lunch truck. read more

My absolute favorite place to eat in Mt. Pleasant! The atmosphere is wonderul, great staff and service every time we go! Food is always perfect! read more

This has been my favorite Mount Pleasant restaurant for many years, and one of the best restaurants in the entire Charleston area! This past weekend I hosted my son and new daughter's rehearsal dinner here. It was beyond expectations! The food was superb. We had a cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres first. The appetizers were amazing. Then a beautiful sit down dinner for 34 guests. The choice was filet mignon or striped bass. Both were delicious and cooked perfectly to the quests preference. The vegetables were excellent, asparagus with the beef, green beans with the fish and whipped potatoes with both. The dessert was warm toffee pecan cake. The name does not do it justice!Everyone raved about the meal and the servers were great. Everyone was taken care of like royalty! I can't wait to have another event and meal here! Nancy Eisenberger read more

We got there 10 minutes before they opened and they said they couldn't seat us unless we realized we would have to wait for service. We agreed and for nobody being there yet, one waitress with koolaid red hair squeezed by our table at least 50 times for no reason since no one else was there. She seemed dire for attention and found my husband to keep her need to pass our table too many times to count, twirling her hair and walking by our whole meal. My husband finally went to the car before finishing his meal angry and embarrassed. We were a party of 4 that would never go back, we were preyed upon by a young needy girl read more

I had one of the best meals here the other evening with my wife. I ordered their chicken enchiladas and they were amazing! We also ordered a number of apps and they were quite good as well. I am going to have to make this a regular stop for dinner. This place has always been great place to dine and still continues to deliver after all these years! read more

Great brunch! Great dinner menu! I enjoyed the huevos rancheros with eggs so over easy that they had just gotten laid! Ok that's a bad egg joke. But delicious huevos! The service is always amazing. In all honesty, I always sit at the bar. The bartenders really take care...keeping the bottomless bilinis flowing on Sundays. The Bloody Mary, though made with zing zang, despite the availability of delicious charleston-made bloody Mary mix such as Fat and Juicy and Charleston Bloody Mary Mix, was spicy and potent. I just would appreciate a pickled vegetable garnish of some kind. Other occasions when we've had cocktails, appetizers or the nightly fish special , everything I've tried has been delicious...though maybe slightly small portions for the price per plate. Make a reservation if you are brunching with a large group, Sunday is no day to hope for a free table around the time the churches let out. Great service, solid food and a menu with variety. And valet parking! One of my favorites! read more

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This was not very good, at all. We came Saturday night for a birthday party. We had reservations for 14 and needed a table for 16. Their answer, just squeeze in - sorry. Mind you, there was an empty two top next to us we could have added on. Further, the server was aware at the beginning we would be doing separate checks by couple. We even made it easy and all sat directly across from our dates. Our server said it would be easier for her to just split the checks at the end. We literally sat there for an hour while she figured out our checks. After two tries, she just gave up, took a piece of printer paper, and then went around and just asked who had what. It was just a complete joke. Also, my food was horrible. My boyfriend and I both got burgers. They were both so overdone they were crispy and they were SO SO dry. I was really looking forward to this burger as I had heard how good it was and I was sorely disappointed. I can't say we will be back anytime soon. read more

One of my favorite spots in town. They definitely have the best fried shrimp in Charleston! The service levels are outstanding and they've been consistently good since 2005. Nick, on the valet team, always greets you with a smile and takes great care of your vehicle! Ben, Charlie, Eli and the rest of the staff make you feel at home while serving the best drinks and food around. Highly recommend their awesome brunch as well! read more

Fantastic experience with food that will rival anything in downtown Charleston. Services outstanding.

I love this place! I have always eaten at the bar and I like it that way. The staff is very friendly! They remembered my name after the first visit. Each time I have gone, I have ordered the ceviche. It is incredible and I have attached an image. I also had the scallops on my last visit and they were superb, cooked just as I indicated . It is reasonable. You will enjoy it. Just go! read more

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We absolutely love this place! The food and service is amazing. The chips and salsa...to die for.

Oh my gosh!! Have you ever passed a restaurant many times and then FINALLY went to have dinner? This is the case with Red Drum. We are blown away and that says a lot when my husband is a chef and I'm a wine maker. Yummy!! Check it out. We are horribly tough critics and this place is a 10 star!!! read more

Red Drum never disappoints! We go for every special occasion. My favorite are the scallops and my husband loves the bone in rib-eye. Don't miss the rum cake...the best dessert I have ever ate! A local gem! read more

I'm such a huge fan of this place. I generally have gone in during week nights and always been seated promptly and given the best customer service. Last night we went in for some after dinner wine and celebrating... I can't remember our servers name but he was a hoot! We had a great time there, We always have.. it's definitely a staple in our happy hour rotation and I love that Tuesdays All Wine bottles are half off. Such a great deal! read more

We made a reservation and still had to wait 30 minutes on a Saturday night. We were offered a table outside but it was raining, so that was weird. Thankfully the bar cocktails didn't disappoint while we waited. I recommend the El Diablo and the Lamont Lemonade. When we were finally seated, the dining room was packed and very loud, but we had multiple servers to keep things moving, which was nice. Others at the table enjoyed a salad and tortilla soup, and I tried the Tacos Raymond, which were fried chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and too much ranch dressing inside of flour tortillas, with a side of salty shoestring fries. I would 100% eat here again, but at an off-hour and I'd definitely order something else. read more

I really enjoyed this place. It was a rainy and chilly evening so their chicken tortilla soup was calling my name. It didn't disappoint and helped me unthaw and get comfortable. The ambiance is upscale and staff knowledgeable and friendly. I ordered the market fish - which was tilefish this evening. It was accompanied by lime beurre blanc, mashed potatoes, green beans with toasted pecans. The tilefish was very tasty. The lime beurre blanc sauce was good but I would have preferred something with a little more bold flavor. My date ordered the skirt steak cooked Pittsburgh medium. It was my first introduction to the Pittsburgh style and now I don't think I will order my future steaks any other way! They had several sauces to accompany the steak and we ordered all of them . My fave was the chimichurri sauce. The dinner was good , it wasn't amazing but I would definitely return to further explore their menu! read more

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Hands down one of the BEST restaurants in all of Charleston!! Food & drinks both get 5 stars & the staff is second to none!

It's been a while since my last visit to Red Drum. I've always considered a great brunch spot but never had it for dinner. A group of colleagues and I went here for dinner this week and were pretty disappointed. The food was good but the service was lacking and the noise level was so loud we had to literally yell across the table to interact. Between the service and noise level we were all so annoyed when we left we decided this would be off our dinner spot list. read more

I cannot say enough about the food and service at Red Drum! Our server was so friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. We had two starters, the crab tostadas were EXCELLENT...and the ceviche special which was very good as well. For entrees, we ordered the scallops and the pompano special, both were out of this world! That scallop dish was was one of the best I've ever had, they were cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend Red Drum!! read more

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Excellent food. Average service. What prompted me to write a review was a mystery charge of $8.50 management added to by bill without authorization. There was no explanation and when I asked the waitress she stumbled to say it was an extra charge for using a credit card. I've travelled worldwide for business most of my life using a credit card and never was there an "extra charge" added. This charge was hidden and I am not sure what drew my eye to it but it is there as it was on the 2 guest tables on either side of ours. I voiced my dissatisfaction but received no relief. I was with my wife and clients and did not want to cause a scene so I left. I consider this stealing. There are a ton of good restaurants within a few miles that do play these games. Never again. read more