The Windjammer

We visited on a Friday and Saturday night, and what an incredible surprise Friday turned out to be! #Evergreen was performing outside, and the amazing #TheNovatones band playing inside was just as impressive. What a fantastic experience! Security was present to screen guests, and you could grab drinks from both the indoor and outdoor bars. When you open a tab, they give you a ticket you can use at any bar—super convenient. Next time we’re in Isle of Palms, SC, this spot is definitely on our list for great live music and a fun atmosphere!

Fun and unique music venue. Listen to your favorite band with your feet in the sand. Plenty of bars so lines are never too long. Friendly staff. Good selection of bands.

They were kind enough to let us host the 4th Birthday Party for Breeze Airways. Our Charleston based team members were taken great care of by the kitchen staff and bartenders Nikki and Brad. Garc was exceptional to plan the event with and made sure all our needs were taken care of with ease! Perfect spot for a night out or a fun corporate get together by the beach! Great food, drinks, super reasonable prices, and again FANTASTIC STAFF!!!

Warning! Food may be different for bigger events. Service was great though, they even made drinks for me not on the menu. Big props for that. Limited food available for tonight in pic. I get it if a cook called out, or limited menu for better service to the large crowd for this event. Just be warned if you come hungry, they are ready to make your drinks and well.

Vibes are immaculate. This is a *bar* and *club* full stop. Go for the great drinks, amazing service, and good music. Don't come for food, but the fact they offer it is a plus.

Great Restaurant, the Food was amazing and you have a beautiful view of the Beach.

Came by here to grab a beer before the Allen stone concert outdoor. Bar staff were friendly and efficient. The set up outside was nice, small but spacious still and I posted up with a beach chair close to the stage. It’s a cool venue right on the beach at IOP, so I would recommend wearing sandals or flip flops since you may wanna go barefoot. It was a touch humid that day but not too hot. Overall it was a pretty chill place and I’ll have to come back and try the food next time.

in my opinion, the best bar in the world. I have drank in Japan, Tokyo, Sakura, Morabara ,Germany, Bamberg, Hamburg Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Mexico, Acapulco, Bahamas, Nausea, Canada, California, Texas, Florida, Key West, Tampa, Bradenton, Georgia, Atlanta, Tennessee, Nashville, Virginia, Virginia Beach, and many others I have forgotten, but this is the best bar in the world!!

I absolutely love this place! You cannot get much better than combining the beach and live music. The venue is so much fun whether you're inside or outside, and they get some great little artists here! I have not tried the food yet, but they serve you drinks pretty fast considering how packed it is. Expect tourists because who wouldn't want to come here? It is very spacious and I will be coming back more!

Such a cool music venue, especially for locals, with the stage being up against the beach. Very intimate and small - the best type of venue. Brownie points for the Kona sponsorship. Parking is going to be your typical downtown IOP so factor that into your arrival time. We had no issues, but we also weren't in a terrible rush and didn't mind walking a bit.

I have quite the confusion regarding my total for my takeout order. My mom and I looked on their website and were excited at how well priced everything was, and decided to check it out for dinner. There was no phone number to call and place a takeout order, so we went in person. Not a big deal for us since we are within walking distance, but could possibly pose an issue for other customers. I recommend adding your phone number to the "Contacts" section of your website, making it more accessible and convenient for customers. I couldn't find it anywhere on Google or the Windjammer app. Regarding my total, you can see the actual receipt and screenshots from some parts of their menu on their website. Obviously I understand the local fees and taxes, this is to be expected when buying anything, but we were charged a credit card fee even though we paid in cash. The principle of the matter is that it's quite misleading and a bit odd that they haven't adjusted their prices. Of course paying extra is fine when I am aware of what I am paying for. Of course I understand the cost of living has increased in the past few years, things are more expensive, sure. I just think upholding honesty and transparency is crucial for any business, regardless of industry. I suggest breaking the prices on the receipt down like how the menu is broken down. On a positive note, the food was tasty and was classic bar food.

Great concert outdoor venue overlooking the beach and indoor even better well ventilated with commercial grade fan cooling the place off so great relief from summer heat. Drinks were okay. Did not order food but service was typical busy hurried understandably!

This place is absolutely a bar, but it was even lower tier than I expected. The outdoor seating was not kept clean (sticky tables etc.) no lighting at the tables made it hard to eat and interact with others once the sun started going down. I had to get creative and rig a flashlight to the umbrella to serve as a makeshift lamp. The food was greasy, as you would expect, but still tasty. Certainly don't be surprised if you have a bit of an upset stomach after. The place was out of some key ingredients, primarily BBQ Sauce, but also some supplies to make drinks. They did pull off a nice Long Island Iced Tea for me though, and the service staff was polite throughout the process. When it came to pay there was a lot of up charges tacked on that really should have just been built into the price and not as a hidden fee. Overall if you set your expectations correctly and go on a night where there is live music you could have a fine experience. If you want better food options though, Coconut Joes appears to have a much more robust menu.

Came by here to grab a beer before the Allen stone concert outdoor. Bar staff were friendly and efficient. The set up outside was nice, small but spacious still and I posted up with a beach chair close to the stage. It's a cool venue right on the beach at IOP, so I would recommend wearing sandals or flip flops since you may wanna go barefoot. It was a touch humid that day but not too hot. Overall it was a pretty chill place and I'll have to come back and try the food next time.

I came around 4:30 PM to ask if I could buy tickets at the door with cash instead of online to avoid the service fee. The security guard up front assured me it would be fine -- "just come and pay cash, nothing to worry about." We arrived as instructed, but when we got to the entrance, staff rudely told us "too bad" and ordered us off the line because we didn't have tickets. No attempt to help, no apology, and zero accountability. This was supposed to be a special night for my father-in-law's birthday, and we were a group of six excited to see the show. Instead, we were turned away because of their poor communication and lack of customer service. Absolutely unacceptable.

We had "VIP-2" tickets for Yacht Rock Revue-Yacht Rock Forever Tour at Windjammers, Isle of Palms,SC on 7/1/25. There were 12 of us. Our tickets said we would be admitted at 5pm. When we arrived we were met by a very rude gentleman who professed to being a manager and proceeded to let us know we would not be admitted until 6pm and that we had to leave the venue. There were no apologies and this gentleman couldn't have been more smug. We decided not to return. It was an extremely upsetting experience. Would never go back to this venue. An apology would have gone a long way. This young man needs to learn about customer service!

We love windjammer during the summer months but back in January, we went when they started there oyster roast back up again. They do this every Saturday and sunday until the end of february. The oysters are steamed, and you buy at the bar. A bucket is 15 which is a great deal, i usually share with 3 friends. they have a little bar full of supplies and things to use and eat it with. Like crackers, horseradish and cocktail sauce. We sit outside and love the vibes. they are usually really quick too. It can get busy and they do run out after awhile but we get there when they start at 1. on Sunday's parking is pretty easy they have free parking on Sunday's. Grab a beer and vibe out too the beach scene, and not an oysters fan try there hamburger and fries! tatertots are also a hit there. very easy going place. Cant wait for the summer months with their lineups and great vibes. n

It was a warm summer evening on the Isle of Palms, the kind where the salty air sticks to your skin and the sun melts into the horizon like a watercolor painting. Locals and tourists alike had packed The Windjammer, the legendary beachfront bar that had hosted countless bands over the years. But tonight was different. Tonight, Hootie & the Blowfish were back. For the longtime fans, this wasn't just another show. This was a homecoming. Long before they were selling out arenas and topping charts, Hootie & the Blowfish were just four guys playing college bars across South Carolina. And before they were famous, The Windjammer was their stomping ground--the place where they cut their teeth, played to half-empty rooms, and dreamed about making it big. Now, decades later, they had returned to play an intimate set at the venue that had once given them a stage when nobody knew their name. The moment Darius Rucker stepped up to the mic and strummed the first chords of Hold My Hand, the crowd erupted. It didn't matter if you were a die-hard fan or someone who just wandered in for a beer--the energy in the room was electric. Throughout the night, the band mixed in deep cuts with the classics. Let Her Cry had people swaying with beers raised high, while Only Wanna Be With You turned into an all-out singalong that could probably be heard across the water in Charleston. The ocean breeze rolled in through the open doors, blending with the music and creating a scene that felt like pure magic. At one point, Darius paused, looking out over the crowd. "Y'all don't know how much this place means to us," he said, his voice thick with nostalgia. "This is where we started. And no matter where we go, The Windjammer will always be home." The night stretched on with encores and stories of the early days--of playing for bar tabs, of broken guitar strings and last-call jam sessions. When the final notes of Time rang out, the band didn't just walk off stage. They stuck around, chatting with fans, raising drinks to old friends, and soaking in the magic of a place that had never stopped believing in them. And as the last call echoed through the bar and the waves rolled onto the shore, everyone who had been there knew they had witnessed something special. Because for one night, on a tiny stage in a beachfront bar, Hootie & the Blowfish weren't just rock stars. They were home.

$40 cover on a Sunday at 7pm, thats funny. Everywhere around it is free. I see internationally known musicians for less.

I'll keep this review short - we had a good time up until we were treated like absolute garbage (continued by the comments made back to us on Google by the owner minutes after posting our review). The Windjammer had no issues taking our money for feeding a crew of 13, the crowd had an absolute blast cheering on our kiddos singing karaoke, and we left before 830. It's sad that business owners have to be so rude in this world. Thankful our kids didn't understand what was going on at this "not daycare".

I wish I could give 0 stars. My husband got us VIP tickets to an event tonight. Our tickets were to include a picture with the band. Additionally, our tickets clearly stated and were shown to the "manager" with a 5:00 entry time. We were among a large group of other individuals that were equally as frustrated when we were told we were not allowed to enter until 5:45. Austin the manager is pompous and rude. He wasn't even willing to listen or accommodate stating, "I don't care what your ticket says." The owners of this establishment should be ashamed of the way the staff handled this. We ended up leaving- not seeing the concert.

if I could give negative review it would be never return. the management and staff were rude, disrespectful and extremely unprofessional. bought VIP tickets and denied early access that my group of 12 paid the extra fee to enter at 5 pm on the tickets. the manager said we should have gone online to read instructions. They said NOT THEIR PROBLEM What a way to ruin a special night planned out. if this is how you are treated before entering imagine once inside

I came here for a concert and stood on the deck. Great view of the stage and the sound was awesome. Recently drinking N/A and there was a lady behind the outside bar that was making sure my drinks were right and taking care of me! She was super nice and helpful all evening. If you were working the outside bar , wearing a yellow shirt, for The midnight city show 7/13, thank you again! They had food options but I did not partake. Bathroom lines can be long so be prepared! Had a great time!

Everything is great there, food, service entertainment, and the people are awesome right on the ocean, can't beat it!

went to this place multiple times in one day and the last time the bartender Amanda was disrespectful and started a problem with us for absolutely no reason after asking for a soda. I'm not sure if she was having an issue but we had no problems before that. she was so rude and disgusting I will never be back.

When you try to call them it goes to a shrilling robotic message "we're sorry, this party can not be reached." So I literally had to drive all the way over to IOP to ask them a question about an event they were having. When I got there I said do you guys not have a phone number that works? And they said no they don't. How does any respectable business in 2025 not have a viable phone line? Seriously, that's insane. Especially when you have live events and people needing to call for tickets or to modify plans? That's literally insane. Buy a phone. Otherwise fun place good music

When I walked in, I was slapped with the dive bar feel. I'm surprised the floors aren't stickier. It's huge and clearly set up to play music. There are pool tables and other machines and a long bar with several bar tenders. Surprisingly wasn't that bad in terms of time waiting on fish sandwich, fish and chips, burgers etc. my friends LOVED the Jell-O shots. The little carrying trays for the sauces was great. I liked my fish sandwich it was fresh and crispy and flavorful, not too greasy. The fries were good too. Loved the direct access to the beach and the smokers were very happy to sit outside and have beers. By 10pm people were lined up outside to see the musicians play and we were told to leave and come back and pay or stay outside the whole time. We had spent enough while being there but this was the rule. The locals seemed very excited about the music.

Went outside for air after enjoying the band for hours already and the bouncer opened for us, never told us we needed to go all the way around the front of the building and pay to get back in. He could have let us know that before letting us out the door. And then he wouldn't even let us back in to pay the bill. We finally talked him into letting us back in to atleast pay our tab and he would only let my husband back in and made me stay outside with people I didn't know. Not cool at all. Not safe.

Saw a concert here and I have to say that it offered a very fun atmosphere. Watching a concert on the beach and in the sand is a fun experience! Only down fall was the staff wasn't the most inviting.

Loved this bar! Can we talk about the oyster bakes on the weekend, love them!! The bartenders are attentive and friendly. The food other than oysters is amazing too

We had cheese sticks that were overcooked and tasted like they just came out of a freezer with freezer burn. The staff was not the least bit concerned about providing a good experience to us. In fact, they were very rude and uninviting. They couldn't make any frozen drinks. The tables were dirty and had dust bunnies around the kegs of the pool tables. Do not reccomend.

Exactly the type of place I want to go to while on the beach. Nice and cool inside with large fans, good size deck with live music frequently. Not the largest bar menu but still solid food.

If i could give this place zero stars i would. The bartenders are dumb, stupid, and slow. If you looked up asshole in the dictionary their pictures would show up. Piss poor showing from windjammers on an incredibly slow day. Not surprised there was no one in there. BOO!

We love the Oyster Roasts at the Windjammer. Jack does a great job steaming the oysters and the buckets are always more than full. They have a great setup with extra towels, shuckers, cocktail, horseradish, and crackers. Enjoy the roasts while it's the season from 1-5 on Saturday and Sunday!

First I just want to say, I have one word for the fish sandwich: YES. Also, their slaw is very good. Rather quiet in the middle of Sunday afternoon. Still, the barmaids were fun. Good time to check out the layout, as I am coming back for the bands.

Great indoor/outdoor venue. We saw Midnight City and they were phenomenal. Bathrooms are gross as you might expect and if you're a lady, expect a line. Nice and efficient bar tenders-- all of whom were working their butts off to meet the demands of the crowd. They do serve food but I did not give it a try. I would love to come back.

ok yeah windjammer is pretty sick. sometimes i get really distracted from watching the surf on the upper deck instead of the show, but overall a great place to let loose and have a good time. me and my gal pals and guy pals went to go see easy money oops i mean easy honey and it was quite the time to be alive! I was informed when we got to their show the band's name indeed was not easy money although i had been telling my coworkers i was going to see "easy money" all week. i'm sure they think i'm an idiot or something. ok let's get down to business, i had a stellar brewskie and so did my guy pal. I ordered him a beer and the bartender got the beer wrong so he gave me the other beer for free. Idk what happened to the extra beer but i'm sure it was in good hands for the rest of the night. easy honey was a great show i think i would die for the band if needed. I didn't know any of their songs so i pushed my way to the front and told the lead singer i loved him. He gave me a weird look which is strange to me bc i would think that lead singers would like that, but you live and you learn I guess. After i pushed my way to the front i went back to the back and got my gal pals and guy pals and we all pushed our way to the front. people around us didn't seem to mind which was very "hospitable" all that to say- stay true to you live love easy honey

It's a giant beach front concert venue. After events the staff are friendly and cool. The outdoor bartender makes a great Patron Margarita to mix with your tequila shots. Fun times.

Great people!! we spent two days at Isle of Palm and enjoy the windjammer on both days. Super!!

Used to be so fun and have great attentive bar tenders. Not anymore. You get ignored and it takes forever to get waited on if at all. The male bar tenders are rude. Not my place to hang anymore. Rather go somewhere else like Coconut Joe's.

What's happened to the Wind Jammer? The afternoon bartender was a complete DICK to the couple he served in front of us, telling them as he read their tab, "that's the I don't like you price, it the same GD price though." I then ordered a half & half daiquiri for my wife who had 2 earlier because the female bartender had recommended them earlier in the day. He rolled his eyes and slammed a daiquiri on the bar. When I asked if it was half/half, he responded "it's as half and half as it's going to get". He then sarcastically said "THANKS for everything" when picking up my cash from the bar. It was one of those moments that in hindsight I wish I had told him him where to stick the straw. Needless to say, he's served my family for the last time. If I hated my job that much, I'd find a new one. What a Miserable Jackass!

DO NOT GO HERE! Unless you want to be harassed by management and employees when your well over age minding your own business trying to have a good time but they have nothing better to do but harass people claiming you have a fake ID and threaten to call the police on you. This place is a joke. A management woman took my friends ID who is 24 years old and put it in her bra and walked away threatening to call the police. My friend even had a Passport to provide proof. She later gave it back and it was covered in sweat. I will never recommend this place to anyone. Used to have business outings here all the time but go to Dingy! It is way better and the staff is very welcoming!! So sad because this place used to be fun but you will regret going here I promise

Late post because I didn't want to give TOO emotional of a review, but... I inquired about a refund after buying tickets for a concert here, specifically to see the opening artist who The Windjammer ended up cancelling last minute with no explanation to the crowd. This was their response to my inquiry-- and not even the nastiest one they sent. Bobby is apparently one of the owners. A business with an owner who lacks professionalism isn't much of a business, or at least not one worth patronizing.

Its loud... like loud loud. If that's your thing then the yeah it's the bar for you. Lots of concerts and live music. The only thing I can't stand is their tab "system".. I'm an old school bartender so I get the rolladex, my husband too but I'm not comfortable giving my bartender my ID & My card. It's sketchy and they give you some piece of paper. Just not my style. Too much that can go wrong. We just ended up using cash every time. Bartenders are great and very helpful but are busy. Saw some folks get tight with the bartender cause they had to wait 5 mins for a drink. Like bros gotta chill out. 5 mins is nothing. Security is top notch. If you start a problem in the bar you'll get removed. I wish my old bars bouncers worked likes y'all do. Must be nice. When we're back over on this side of town we'll be back.

One of my favorite beach bars from meeting friends and definitely I like it as a casual and small live music venue. Summer months, they have a great outside stage but last night, Saturday, they had the Piedmont boys, a country band, who are all very accomplished! Great vocals, wonderful musicians, and the staff at the Windjammer always does a good job of getting the drinks out:-)

We were there in the middle of May. This is the place to go when they have music!! It's all bar food so if you want the restaurant food not the place to go. However it is right on the beach!

Great dive bar atmosphere, decent prices(especially for a beach bar) and awesome music. Staff is always friendly. Only thing I would say is check cover prices on band nights, can be a bit pricey!!!

Great staff, location is perfect, great bands and when oysters are in season, some of the best!

Stopped in here for a few cold ones while vacationing just down the street on the Isle of Palms. Is in walking distance so we did just that-walked. Not too busy but it was hotter than hell. Inside has ample space and nice A/C to cool down. We ordered our beers from a very nice barmaid and made our way onto the back patio where a stage for live bands sits below with the beach and the Atlantic flowing in the background. They were setting up for the evening festivities so no band playing while we were there. We sat for maybe 10-minutes at best as the S.C heat was especially ridiculous and even sitting down caused sweat to pour down our faces. We made our way back in the cool A/C and enjoyed a few ice cold beers. The two barmaids were especially friendly and carried on a little friendly banter with all of us especially as the tab was paid. Great little spot for cold beers, great views and friendly service. Extra nice that it's within walking distance from the condo we stayed in for the week.

Great music venue located on the beach. Unfortunately, the security staff hired by outside vendor lacks professionalism and is aggressive towards customers. South Carolina alcohol enforcement and WindJammer should be encouraged to look into PG staff credentials prior to hiring and re training immediately.

The Windjammer on Ocean Boulevard on Isle of Palms is a great place to go for delicious food, drinks, and live music and events in a cool atmosphere on the beach. I have had a really good experience every time I have been here. They have been consistent in their quality throughout the years. Well worth a visit.

such a fun venue! The staff is super friendly & the venue is safe & ALWAYS a good time! we love attending concerts here, even when it's rained out & moved to inside!

I'd give this place a 0; however that's not an option. My fiancé and I went for a drink after dinner. We had been there previously the night before and wanted to come back because they had a few good draft beers (and cute puppies!) The second night we came (it was a Wednesday at like 9pm), the bartender believed our IDs to be fake. After staring at them for about 10 minutes and lookin at them with every flashlight he had in the bar, he came up to us and goes "I will explain why I think they're fake". My jaw about fell to the floor. We are 26 years old. Is this for real?! He proceeded to say "now I'm not going to tell you because of that reaction". He confiscated them and called the police. He refused to give them back when we said we'd take them and go somewhere else and we'd walk across the street to the police station ourselves and have them validated. I hadn't even ordered a drink yet and he still took mine away. The police came...25 minutes later. Validated our REAL FREAKING IDS ( we are on vacation, I'm sorry you can't differentiate what an out of state ID looks like) and the bartender did not even apologize. So my advice is this: if you are out of state, look like a semi normal human being, and don't look over 40, then don't bother coming here.

We were there for return of the MAC. And then we stuck around a little for Flash Mob. This place has changed very little from the last time I went here which was probably a decade or two ago. This is kind of a dive but not. Kind of a young kids hangout but not. It is a beach dive bar which is just a little different. We loved it and good place for some music. Good times!

Credit card fraud I was in Charleston for a day and stopped at this bar to check out the beach. The only place I used my card was this establishment while in Charleston. The bar said they keep the card while the tab is open. An hour after I leave the bar I get a fraud alert for $18,712.69 being charged on my card at a jewelry store

It hard to beat an outdoor concert on the beach, great music, great view, good drinks, beautiful sunset you really can't ask for more.

For a bar right on the ocean with live music and drinks and a patio, this is exactly what you would expect. You will have a stale stench in the air. Nothing critical, but you can tell there are years of beer and urine embedded into the floors. The back patio has an overwhelming smoke odor, so if you are sensitive, being outside can be difficult. The stairwell to enter is high and difficult for people that may have disabilities. Drinks can be a bit on the pricey side, but that is the price you pay for a beach bar. Excellent bands do come through from Sister Hazel to Edwin McCain to John Popper to Rusted Root. Great live music. Keep in mind, the headliners go on at 11 or later most nights, so be prepared for a long night. Concerts are tight and expect some pushing and lewd drunken behavior. Again, a beach bar with a lot of drinking. Overall, it is a cool place to hang for a drink if you are spending the day at the beach. Basic beer options, some wine and full bar for mixed drinks. Solid shows if you do the late nights and crowds.