Sunsets Waterfont Dining- Downstairs

I looked into reviews and was very skeptical about eating here due to the ratings. I must say I was pleasantly surprised! We knew out of the gate that we wanted a view, water front, people watching and either tacos or a good burger for dinner. Parking was scary! As we drove through the mobbed lot we saw car after car with a “boot” on it. Then you scan a sign, put in your card info and pray for the best! Thankfully we did not have a booted car. The hostess was a little off her game but nothing bad. Just seemed confused as to why I was asking for a table, yet the other half of my party was not present yet. He was navigating the parking horror and also seeing if there was a wild wait. Had I been told the wait was wild, he wouldn’t park and we would roll to another restaurant. Seemed very logical to me! She also strongly emphasized that if we chose to sit on the water we could not change our mind and be moved later. Guessing by her emphasis that happens often. We were seated on the water of Shem Creek and had a great view. We loved watching the people, the boats, the wildlife and enjoying the sunset sky. The menu was big and had something for everyone. My one son got a steak with fries, the other mahi with corn/potatoes and broccoli. My husband got a burger and I got fish tacos. The steak was not bad: good flavor and not shoe leather. The fries were really good. The mahi came with a sort of blackening seasoning which for a kid can be a problem. I do wish they mentioned the preparation when telling us what the catch of the day was but otherwise there is no way to know. My husband enjoyed his burger and felt it was pretty good. I LOVE fish tacos and these were okay but not great. They needed a crunch of some sort. There was slaw on it but it maybe sat too long and had no crunch. Maybe some pickled red onion too would’ve really helped. I did love the dirty rice. The cocktails were delicious. I loved the coconut margarita. The service was quick and the waitresses we had were awesome too! Ultimately I would go back again and perhaps order a different dish.

Enjoyed a sunset dinner on the deck recently. No wait (Wednesday night) and fast service thanks to the lovely Ella who took great care of us. Enjoyed cocktails, the hush puppies and dinner. Only suggestion is less salt on the Shrimp Risotto dish. It was too salty and this is coming from the salt queen who loves salt. Management checked on our table after we got our drinks, very friendly. The bathrooms were not only clean but nicely decorated as what the entire restaurant. You can't beat the views and gorgeous sunset as the boats and paddle boarded pass by.

Fabulous place all around! Food was amazing. The She Crab Soup, Lobster Crab Dip (to die for) and Smack Down Shrimp Tacos (Fabulous!!) along with everything else we got was out of this world. Definitely favorite place we visited in Mount Pleasant SC, Charleston Sc and Savannah GA! Must Go To Place!

Our waiter Caleb was awesome! He took great care of us and was super friendly! The food was amazing. I had the shrimp basket which was hot, fresh, and very tasty! The hush puppies were exceptional! We would definitely recommend the management add draft beer to the menu! The music was a bit overpowering and not quite the right genre (it was load 80's Rock, AC/DC and Pat Benatar) for the atmosphere especially for lunchtime, but the view from the patio was exceptional! We will definitely be back!

Nice place on the water to hangout and have cocktails. Food was average to above average. Staff were very friendly and good. Didn't like being forced to pay for parking to have a meal. Would like not come back.

I come to Charleston on annual bases for the last 6 years to visit my friend. This summer I brought my whole family with me (my husband, my two sons: 27 and 21 years old). We all love it! The relaxing atmosphere with fun music, great drinks and tasty food.. it’s a perfect combination! We highly recommend it. #realtorTatyanaMakarov

I love Sunsets! It’s my favorite spot on Shem Creek! The spicy tuna bites are amaaaazing!! I usually only get sushi here, but the other dishes I’ve tried are good as well. All the sushi usually tastes pretty fresh and it’s really well seasoned. The vibe here is always really fun and relaxed. They do live music a lot and the inside is open air if the weather is nice. It’s a perfect place to go sit on the creek and hangout. I also love that they serve fresh, lighter dishes rather than traditional fried fish and shrimp baskets (although I think they have some fried options too!).

The view was nice and our server was nice and attentive. However, the food is where we well fell short. I ordered hush puppies which tasted like they were just soaking in bad grease. The burger was pretty dry. The mahi tacos were probably the best out of what we ordered. Would not be the anywhere close to the top of my go to spots while visiting Shem creek.