Blockhouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar

4.3 ( 1172 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
1619 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605, United States
+1 864-232-4280
Blockhouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar, nestled in Greenville, SC, stands out as a delightful seafood gem. Patrons rave about its extraordinary selection of freshly shucked oysters, available raw, steamed, grilled, or baked with their signature Blockefeller sauce. The cozy atmosphere welcomes both locals and visitors, creating a relaxed environment to savor dishes like chargrilled grouper and fried seafood cakes. Reviewers frequently highlight the Southern-inspired, home-cooked meals that feel both comforting and authentic. Guests like Local K Greenville and Jill Chapman praise the friendly service, noting that staff members, such as Cyndy and Nicole, enhance the dining experience with their attentive recommendations. Elizabeth Moger’s review underscores the excellence of their fried and raw oysters, while swords787 appreciates the charming interior and patio area, providing a nice spot for dining. The menu boasts a variety of options, from classic burgers to the enticing catch of the day, drawing diners to return time and again. Overall, Blockhouse offers more than just a meal; it provides a satisfying seafood experience that has earned the loyalty of its patrons. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this restaurant is a must-visit.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has great wine list
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts cheques
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Blockhouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar

Local K Greenville
May 4,2025
The Blockhouse, a local haven for the freshest oysters and delicious seafood. Great place to meet some friendly locals! Service was fantastic and friendly! Thank you Cyndy!!! Great selection of beers and variety of drinks are available for all customer tastes! Freshly shucked oysters are offered as raw, steamed, grilled, or house specialty Blockefeller (delicious hollandaise) and they will impress ! A variety of fresh catches are available and customer choose from a variety of preps. The Blockhouse is open daily and offers great specials throughout the week! Don’t miss out!
Elizabeth Moger
Apr 2,2025
Fabulous oysters, fried and raw. Amazing wings, and seafood cakes. And the collards greens are awesome. Great atmosphere, really chill local place.
swords787
Mar 24,2025
I really enjoyed the lunch there, from the outside the restaurant is not so impressive, however, once inside the atmosphere is charming. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and very helpful in making a choice. Prices where we’re above average for the type of food, but the taste was above average as well. Plenty of parking in the rear of restaurant and also had a nice patio area in the back as well. The restaurant had a full service bar and was well stocked. I didn’t try the oysters, however, I did see that someone had ordered some at the bar and looked very tasty, next time I’ll give them a try. Give them a try and let me know in comments how you liked them.
SharkMan
Mar 10,2025
Locals recommended we try Blockhouse while visiting Greenville. Blockhouse isn't much to look at from the street, but was a FANTASTIC place to eat. Blockhouse doesn't pretend to be anything other than good old fashioned southern cooking. Oysters, steak, baked potatoes, and plenty of home cooked options. Our server, Nicole was spectacular. Loved it. Highly recommended.
Jill Chapman
Mar 5,2025
Cozy Parker High School booth (sentimental to me considering I grew up in that mill hill two streets over), crushed ice, fresh brewed unsweetened tea, best ever chargrilled grouper, lightly battered okra and homemade croutons on top of my mixed greens salad. We’ve traveled a lot and enjoyed our share of coastal seafood restaurants. However we were pleasantly surprised how tasty this perfectly prepared grouper was, even the tartar and cocktail sauces were homemade. I’m ashamed to say this is my ONLY full dinner visit here. We will drive from Lake Hartwell to be regulars! You must experience it!
Philip Steingroot
Mar 2,2025
Ok, I've read many mixed reviews on this restaurant. Our experience tonight and mind you this was a first visit, one word, amazing! I felt really good vibes from the clientele, very polite staff and great food. Our waiter Darren M was more than helpful and kind. Gave good suggestions and was a cool guy in general. Had the meat & three (Meatloaf) which I very much enjoyed. Ignore any negative reviews, I honestly had trepidation about trying this gem of a restaurant, so glad I gave them a try. Will return to try the Cuban sandwich next time.
Svitlana Rozgon
Mar 2,2025
This is a very welcoming restaurant! I ordered a crispy grouper fish with a salad. I love it! And special Mondays oysters.... 20 for 2 dozen. I met Chef Tony, he is very friendly and very good cook! I talked to staff. We are not from here, but I will recommend this place to everyone. It's very special.
Timyzia Johnson
Feb 12,2025
The greens were amazing. Reminds me of the greens my mother use to make back in Mississippi. It has a kick to them which I liked. I had take out. The guy who helped me was so kind. He helped me and let me know it will be a few seconds. It was overall a great place. Will definitely come again and bring my family.

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