The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse – Seafood
The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse hums with the vibrant energy of a coastal retreat, where the briny scent of fresh seafood and the warmth of Southern hospitality create an inviting social hub. Guests indulge in velvety Charleston she-crab soup and golden-fried green tomatoes before diving into platters of chilled peel-and-eat shrimp and decadent Oysters Rockefeller. It is a destination where the salt-kissed flavors of the Atlantic meet the relaxed charm of a neighborhood taphouse, making every visit feel like a spirited seaside celebration.
Laurens Road https://theottaray.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, halal, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the extensive menu variety and fair pricing, frequently highlighting the establishment as a dependable choice for a quick and efficient meal. Celebrated for its diverse selection of options that cater to different tastes, guests find the experience to be a solid value for a casual visit.
Menu
Appetizers
- Charleston She-Crab Soup (Cup) - $10: Charleston's classic recipe finished with dry sherry. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charleston She-Crab Soup (Bowl) - $14: Charleston's classic recipe finished with dry sherry. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hushpuppies - $8: Whipped wildflower honey. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $14: House made pimento cheese, pickled shrimp chow chow. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $18: Lemon black pepper aioli, sweet chili drizzle, mango salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters - $18: Green goddess and lemon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- PEI Mussels - $18: Garlic, butter, white wine. Served with focaccia. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller - $24: Spinach, applewood smoked bacon, parmesan. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 lb Peel & Eat Shrimp - $18: Chilled, tail on Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Farm Green Salad - $13: Red leaf lettuce, pressed egg, cucumber, heirloom carrots, radish, and buttermilk ranch. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squash Salad - $14: Arugula, Baked Butternut Squash, Smoked Feta, Prosciutto, Candied Garlic Viniagrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $14: Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, classic Caesar dressing, and butter herb croutons. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Cold Lobster Roll - $26: Butter poached lobster, sauce gribiche, and fine herbs. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Lobster Roll - $26: Hot butter poached lobster with fine herbs. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Po Boy - $18: Fried oysters, Po Boy sauce, lettuce, tomato. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $16: Half pound angus beef, cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, kaiser roll, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $28: Andouille, smoked ham, and roasted tomato gravy over stone ground grits. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Outer Banks Sea Scallops - $34: Roasted corn, red bell peppers, sweet potato, spinach, honey and garlic butter. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Skin Salmon - $30: Charred asparagus, au gratin potatoes, yuzu mostarda. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Crab Gnocchi - $29: Crispy sage and brown butter puree. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Crab Cake - $29: Stone ground pimento cheese grits, collard greens, remoulade. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mac & Cheese - $29: Four-cheese crema, cavatappi, bacon, green onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $20: Tempura battered haddock, house-made tartar, frites & slaw. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snapper Piccata - $34: Seared snapper, spinach, tomato concasse, lemon & white wine garlic butter, pappardelle, fried capers. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $44: Gouda potato cake, charred asparagus, red wine demi-glaze. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Raw Bar
- Premium Oysters: Select premium oysters with sides of mignonette, horseradish, and cocktail sauces. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Tower: Peel & eat shrimp, mussels with candid garlic vinaigrette, oysters, clams, lobster, with sides of cocktail sauce, horseradish, and mignonette. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- House-made Frites - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Asparagus - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gouda Potato Cake - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Stone Ground Grits - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pimento Cheese Grits - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Below Deck - $11: Cruzan Dark Rum, Bailey's, House Blend Coffee, Mr. Coffee Cold Brew Liqueur
- Port & Starboard - $12: Knob Creek Rye, Lemon Juice, Simple, Egg white, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, Red Wine Floater Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Ocean Mist - $12: Effen Cucumber Vodka, St. Germain, Prosecco, Club Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Beach Bum - $11: Roku Gin, Lime Juice, St. Germain, Passion Fruit Puree, & Ginger Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- The Ottaray Bloody - $11: House Infused Tito's Vodka, Charleston Bloody Mary Mix, Rimmed with Old Bay Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Maritime Martini - $12: Haiken Yuzu Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple, Ginger Liqueur, Cointreau, Yuzu Marmalade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Tomorrow We Sail - $12: Hendricks Gin, Lemon juice, Hibiscus Simple, Egg White, Chamboard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Del Mar-Garita - $12: Tres Generaciones Resposado, Lime Juice, Cointreau, Peach slices, Mike's Hot Honey, Tajin & Honey Rim Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Captain's Delight - $12: Maker's 46, Dark Chocolate Syrup, Orange Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Schooner or Later - $12: Basil Hayden Bourbon, Lime Juice, Simple, Pineapple, Campari, Orange Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Sea Queen - $12: Tres Generaciones Blanco, Lime, Agave, Basil, Mt. Valley Blackberry Pomegranate Sparkling Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sea Legs - $11: Cruzan Dark Rum, Cruzan Hurricane Proof Rum, Lime, Simple, Ginger Beer, Angostura Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Island Hopper Sangria - $11: Housemade Sangria - Peach Brandy, Melon Liqueur, Pineapple, Orange, Simple, Triple Sec, Pinot Nior Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Hibiscus Sour Freetail Mocktail - $6: Hibiscus Simple, Grapefruit, Lime, Egg White Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free
- Hot Honey & Mango No-Rita Mocktail - $6: Mango Puree, Mike's Hot Honey, Sour Mix, Tajin and Sugar Rim
- Ginger Peach-No-Jito Mocktail - $6: Peach Slices, Mint, Lime, Peach Puree, Ginger Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Passionfruit Freetail Mocktail - $6: Passionfruit Puree, Lime, Pineapple, Blackberry Pomegranate Sparkling Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The restaurant offers an extensive menu featuring seafood staples and diverse dietary options including keto, gluten-free, vegan, and paleo dishes.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include Charleston she-crab soup, oysters Rockefeller, lobster rolls, fried green tomatoes, and fresh peel-and-eat shrimp.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse by visiting their official website at https://theottaray.com.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, this casual seafood taphouse is better suited for quick, dependable meals than special occasions or dates.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Premium Oysters and the Seafood Tower satisfy multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not specify major concerns, instead highlighting the extensive menu variety, fair pricing, and efficient service for casual visits.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners appreciate the extensive menu variety, fair pricing, and efficient service, considering the restaurant a solid value for casual visits.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse is a seafood restaurant with a moderate ($$) price level and fair pricing.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at https://theottaray.com, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
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