Johnson Creek Tavern

Fripp Island, SC · Restaurant

Rating
4.0/5
★★★★☆ 4.0
Reviews
20
Rank in Fripp Island
#3
of 8 restaurants
City Percentile
71%
rating percentile
Address
Johnson Creek Tavern, 2141 Sea Island Pkwy, Fripp Island, SC 29920
Phone
(843) 838-4166
Website
johnsoncreektavern.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Johnson Creek Tavern is a restaurant located in Fripp Island, SC. It is one of 8 restaurants listed in Fripp Island. Its 4.0-star rating matches the Fripp Island city average of 4.0 stars. It ranks #3 among Fripp Island restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Johnson Creek Tavern

It’s known for its unparalleled waterfront views , Fresh Seafood, a welcoming atmosphere, friendly locals, and cold drinks. Often described as a classic gem, this historic tavern serves as a great spot to unwind, enjoy a game or just hang out with... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 the4rds · Feb 2026

Food was wonderful. We had the Fried pickles as an appetizer and they were perfect. My husband had the Admiral's platter and he said it was prepared perfectly, he especially liked the oysters and the crab cake. I had the seafood Alfredo with shrimp and scallops and it was perfect I could have licked my plate. It was my husband's birthday so we split a piece of Keylime pie and it was very good. Service was great my tea glass was always full, I even got one to go without asking and the hubby has a fresh beer when needed. This was our first visit but would definitely return and would highly recommend to anyone looking for some good seafood.

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris & Jan Stanley · Mar 2026

Party of 5. We all enjoyed our lunches. Snapper sandwich special was especially nice. Onion rings were fantastic. Lots of sauces. Excellent Key Lime pie. Our server, Chandaa, was a pro: friendly and efficient. Rustic atmosphere, sitting at the edge of a marsh. Very Carolina. You’ll be glad you came.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Carrie C. Conner · Mar 2026

I really wanted this place to be good and maybe a different day different time it would be, but this was not that time! I could excuse the shrimp and grits with the salisbury steak gravy with the lumps of grits IF the service had been halfway ok but again..it was not. Our server was nice but not attentive, never even asked about the plate of uneaten food, but the food runner was the real shinning star of bad service. We orded an app, two soups, two adult drinks and three entrees, spicy margarita, not spicy and no garnishment, just not what i expected. After we ordered the waiter came back and said they were out of ribs, so we ordered a hamburger instead. Spicy gumbo, not spicy and was more like a vegetable soup, she crab was awesome, if you go here give it a try! Food was delivered, they

★★★★☆ 4.0 Derek McCoy · Sep 2025

We stopped in for lunch waiting for our Villa check-in. What a pleasant find. Had the crabcake sandwich that came with a roulade and a lobster sauce... Mix the two if you try and you won't regret it! Going to try and return to try the Maui BLT.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Kaysen Cooke · Dec 2025

Service was bit slow (they seemed understaffed) but the food was absolutely delicious! We shared the fried pickles & loved them. I got the mahi tacos, blackened, and my husband got the mixed basket. I wish I got a picture but we were quite hungry when it arrived. I took the tomatoes off the taco (didn’t know they came on there) and put the green sauce (maybe some kind of lime ranch?) they give you on the tacos and it was so good. My husband said next time he would get an oyster basket because the oysters in particular were so good. I tried one of the shrimp and it was delicious. The fries were perfectly seasoned and I ate every single one, which is atypical for me. The staff were kind & friendly and the bathrooms were clean. I also really recommend the cherry (diet) Pepsi, the cherry jui

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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