It was A-OK - but I thought it would be better. Â We went for lunch Friday after the 4th of July and it was very crowded. Â Very crowded. Â You're supposed to seat yourself, but one of the staff helped us find a table. Â It was outside in the sun - no umbrella. Â They had some umbrellas outside but seriously need more. Â We took the table so we didn't have to wait a long time and scooted close the table next to us to grab some shade. Â 2 of the 3 of us had some shade. Â Service was good - it was hot and they were hustling. Â Burgers were great but came out underdone - probably the kitchen staff was rushing to fill all the orders. Â We could have/should have sent them back, but at this point really wanted to eat and get the hell out. Â I'd go back, but not on busy summer days.
Review Source:Poe's!! My gosh, what a great spot.
Rode through a downpour to get to Sullivan's Island, spent an hour at the beach, then hit Poe's for lunch before heading back to Charleston. And we got there just in time, there was no line and a couple empty tables. On our way out there must've been 20ppl in line...
Loved all the wall art of various pictures and paintings of Poe, and all the relics of his work.
I ordered a chicken, cheddar and avocado sandwich, and my sister got the fish tacos. I know burgers are what people normally eat here, but we're not burger folk. I was so happy when we got our sweet tea and it wasn't sickeningly sweet. It was perfectly sweet!
A great spot while you're out on the island.
This burger would hold up even in Chicago, where I currently live; great quality of meat (had the burger of the day, with jalapenos, gouda cheese and spicy mustard) and a great venue with a very friendly staff. Â Big ups for letting me sit before my entire group was there, so I was able to hold a table for eight while my group decided to take their sweet time to show up! Â The fries weren't as tasty as they looked, thanks to a couple of french fry burn victims that made it to my plate. Â We also tried the mahi-mahi fish tacos, which I thought were average but my wife absolutely loved. Â Two big tacos are served, so get the two-taco order, it's plenty for a regularly-sized adult. Â Otherwise, I'd be back if I was going to be in town longer!
Review Source:This is a two part review-
The food is strictly bar food and not that even that great for bar food! Â If you have had several drinks though, then it will taste just fine. Â Also, slow service would not even be an accurate assessment of how long it takes to get your food. Â However, the servers are very nice and helpful, but when the kitchen is slammed there is only so much the servers can do.
In terms of a place to grab a drink while at the beach, this place is fantastic! Â The outdoor seating is amazing with a killer view! Â I would give this place 5 stars as far as a fun lively bar scene!
Fed up with city heat, we escaped Charleston for a few hours on the beach followed by mahi-mahi tacos at Poe's and some Allagash white ale. Topped off a great afternoon. The tacos were better than I expected--tender fish with perfect sauce. The guacamole was good, too--the pico de gallo mix that came with it had a definite kick to it. It seems like it gets crowded here, but we came earlier on and easily found a table outside and found service attentive. I would come back if in the area again.
Review Source:I have loved Poe's for years. Back in the day I could polish off their amatillado burger with French fries and a side of ranch with a blue moon. I was in heaven. Now I've switched to fish tacos and the occasional quesadilla or nachos. The appeal of their food has lessened but the atmosphere hasn't changed. There is nothing quite like it. Regardless of how I feel, when I go to Poe's it is always a very chill atmosphere. Whether its the laid back beach vibe in the summer or cool by the fire vibe in the winter.
Review Source:As a visitor to the Charleston area, I was hoping to have some good food on the way to the beach and this place looked like a good stop. Being from Cincinnati, I know that the locals aren't fans of us but I wore my Cincinnati Reds hat anyways... We sat at the bar thinking it would be faster and finally when someone came up to us he threw down the menus and cup holders and walked away. Obviously I left without even eating... Smelled good, wish the service was better.
Review Source:Simply a must-a classic, SI/Charleston experience! Â Thought living locally, I might get sick of it, but no. Â Pimento cheeseburger with fries is my gluttonous favorite, but the buffalo shrimp salad is a new addition to my Poes playlist. Â Always great service, and the best, slightly macabre decor in the city. Â Simply love this place.
Review Source:Great burgers! Â The rest of the food on the menu is pretty good but their burgers are some of my favorite in town. Â Also one of my favorite sides to get there is their macaroni and cheese...it's straight up kraft mac and cheese which I personally love. The downfall of the place is that it's small and crowded. Â Getting a prime seat outdoors in the warmer months is next to impossible and getting to the bar on any weekend is also tough. Lots of pretty waitresses and a great location as far as proximity to the beach.
Review Source:Went down for a couple of days and had to try Poe's. Â Wasn't a fan of the wait for someone to get and run for the seat but the wait ended up not being to bad. Â The food was great. Â We had burgers and fish taco's - 3 different kinds. Â We all swapped taco's and it was hard to choose what one we like best. Â All were fresh and delicious. The beer selection was great too. Â Would certainly go back.
Review Source:Great service. Awesome french fries. I had the chicken version of the Amontillado. It has great, fresh flavors. My husband had the Annabel Lee burger, and absolutely loved it. We dined with two other people. Both enjoyed their Sleeper and Tell-Tale Heart burgers. We will be going back.
Review Source:I am a burger fiend, and have been dying to get to Poe's as I've heard awesome things. Well, I think I could have waited a while longer. The options were super limited, with nothing that really jumped out at me. I ended up getting the black cat (onion, chili, pimento cheese, no bacon) and was super disappointed.
The beef tasted like any regular cheap meat you can get at the store, there was no chili, there were maybe 5 minuscule onions, and the most non pimento tasting pimento cheese.
My boyfriend was also disappointed. He had the pit and pendulum (bacon and cheddar) and his fries were cold (though they did bring him new ones).
Overall, I wouldn't go back, there are a ton of better burger places in Charleston.
Went to Poe's twice. The first time just for drinks and we saw what looked like awesome food going past us, so we went back to try it...huge mistake. It looks so much better than it tastes. The chicken used for their chicken sandwich has to be Tyson's freezer grilled breasts and I got the last dump of the French fry basket (you know, the greasy broken pieces), and it was only 12:00 and lunch just started! Â What self respecting kitchen staff sends that out the door? Wait staff is unenthusiastic.
I do agree it's cheeky place with good beer, and a fun place to throw back a few after the beach!
Over Rated
A disappointment, given the expectations from other reviews.
Maybe due to a generation gap, since most of the customers appeared to be college age and were partying.
My wife and I each ordered a burger, which was not very tasty, and the buns appeared to be ordinary store bought. We expected something more than we usually make on our grill at home......
As a recent resident of the Charleston area my husband and I have been looking for places to eat out that don't leave me pocket book crying at the end of the meal, and Poe's has fit the bill.  The burgers were fantastic, one of our top three burger experiences.  We moved here from Austin, TX and the burger culture there is insanely awesome so I thought finding a place here would be impossible.  The waitstaff were friendly, the bartender was also awesome at her job, and the manager was very helpful and friendly as well.  The beer selection was also top notch.  My husband ordered the burger with the crab cake, I ordered taco's, 2 mahimahi and one buffalo shrimp, and the kids shared a cheese burger.  The burgers were cooked just right, the mahi mahi tacos were super yummy, and although I didn't care for the buffalo shrimp taco my hubby loved it.  Oh, and lest I forget the mmmmmmmmmmm  fries!
The biggest downside to this place is the seating. Â I don't like the whole find your own seat in a busy restaurant. Â I mean when you go to a place like this, you can see who came in and kind of where you are in "line" Â The people that came in before us found their seat so in essence it was our turn. Â I see a group finishing up and we go wait near the table, clearly to sit there. Â However as soon as the group started to stand, another group swooped in and stole the table. Â Jerks wouldn't make any sort of eye contact because they knew what they did. Â It's just rude and discourteous.
Poe's is a unique treasure. They have a great offering of burgers/chicken sandwiches. The beef is ground in house and cooked to order. Â They make their own guacamole and the burgers are 1/2 pound in size. Â Besides indoor seating they have heated porch seating and outdoor area. Â It is a must visit when in the Charleston area.
Review Source:Poe's came highly recommended but we were sadly disappointed.
My dining partner had a burger that was dry and nothing special. While I found my chicken amontillado sandwich delicious and the salad plentiful, I fell ill before I even left the restaurant. As it was getting busy we were also rushed out by other customers who were encouraged to choose their own seats even with the rush. That could have been handled better.
Our first waitress did not introduce herself until we asked and when we switched tables the new server neglected to tell us her name either. The other problem with the service was being served pints of beer without being asked what size we would like. So we had to pay twice as much as expected for our drinks on top of being rushed and not feeling well.
A lot of room for improvement here.
One of the top 3 hamburgers (anabel lee) I've ever had the pleasure of eating. Â The atmosphere is eclectic and the staff is friendly. Â My only complaint is the first come first serve seating. Â It made finding a table unnecessarily difficult. Â I prefer being seated in order of arrival. Â Great overall experience
Review Source:Poe's is so good that its often a chore to get seated because it is often packed. Â The seating is often cramped inside and the bathroom is even more cramped...but I still love Poe's.
While Poe's is probably best known for their fish tacos, their burgers deserve some recognition too. Â The Tell-Tale Heart should only be consumed by people in good cardiovascular shape or a good supply of anti-heart attack medication. Â It consists of a Fried egg, bacon, and cheddar cheese. Â You can also get a grilled chicken breast instead of a burger.
Service is usually ok, but if it is busy, expect to be waiting awhile for your food, refills of water, and the check. Â
The decor is part of the charm of Poe's. Â There are tons of Edgar Allen Poe related memorabilia on the walls, mostly posters of productions of his plays. Â Seating in the back is akin to a cramped English pub, so you will most likely feel like you are sharing your table with strangers, so buy them a beer and make some new friends. Â
Parking is horrendous. Â Plan on parking several blocks down the street during busy times.
Definitely a solid burger. The fries are also very good. The burger portion was big, but my boyfriend had the tacos, and it seemed like a very small portion in comparison (for the same price).
As others have said, it was definitely busy. I went in February, so I can't imagine would it would be like during peak seasons.
The fish taco's are pretty good, but could use bigger cuts of fish. The ingredients are fresh and the sauces are tasty.
My girlfriend got the burger and it was very good. The bun was a little big for their stout and plump patties, but tearing away some bun isn't too big of a deal. The fries are fresh and made out of real potatoes (ie: cut and made in-house).
It's pretty busy and the wait on the food is longer than you'd think, but not terrible. Given that we came in February, I can't imagine coming here when it's warmer.
Food is usually really good, but last few times I've gone especially on Sunday, my burger overcooked two temps too high, coleslaw very bland and dry. I knew the waitress was at the end of her shift due to her relentless rolling of eyes and eventually switching us to another server whose service was much better.
Review Source:A great place for burgers with a delightful patio. Â I decided to come here to have lunch on my birthday. I had never been and wasn't sure if this would be a mistake. Â We decided to give it a try and glad we did!
We were looking for a laid back spot with an outdoor area to enjoy the 78 degree weather in the middle of January! Â As far as sandwiches or burgers go, this was about the best place I could have found. Â
I had the crab cake sandwich, which ordinarily is a crab cake on top of either a beef or chicken patty. Â I just wanted the crab cake since I don't eat beef or chicken. Â I was pleasantly surprised when it came out with two little crab cakes stacked inside the bun with remoulade sauce, lettuce and tomato. Â It was de-lish! Â Don't miss the house cut French fries either. Â My hubby had the buffalo shrimp tacos and they were really good, too. Â The burgers are good size and the prices are moderate. Â I love Sullivan's and will be back for more food and sunshine on the white picket fenced patio.
Thump.
Thump thump.
I stepped out of my car and what the hell was that?!
Thump.
We walk inside and are shocked to see it packed to the gills at 11:30 a.m. - we thought we'd be the first ones there.
Thumpthump.
We grab a seat outside and it was breezy day, but with the warm sun, just lovely. Â Thump.
Our server was very nice and personable - the type of person you feel like you've known for a while. Â Thumpthumpthump.
This is clearly a burger/sandwich place, and I hope you know by now, my initial unit of measurement for how good a restaurant is, is their burger. Â I order a regular ol' cheddar burger and wait.
Thump. Â Thump. Â THUMPTHUMPTHUMPTHUMP.
The burger!
It arrives!
Oh gracious skies and glorious friends, the burger arrives! Â The thumping had been my tummy, anxious to try this burger!
And it was good. Â Perfectly medium rare, not greasy, huge mountain of fries. Â
It was good, but my mind wasn't blown as I expected it to be. Â A solid place for a good burger and fun, laid back atmosphere.
This was our first stop in Charleston. We couldn't have been happier. We got luck and found a spot at the bar. Â The beer menu has several top quality choices - go for one of the local breweries (Westbrook is my favorite).
We had the burgers and they didn't disappoint., huge and tasty.
1st Visit, and it was incredible. Â That is a lot coming from me. Â I have been in the food biz for decades. Â The burger was perfect, the staff amazing and the atmosphere was what you look for in a casual restaurant. Â Beer was cold. Â I know how hard it is to keep quality in food and staff after you have been in business for years. Â (Someone knows what they are doing. Â
Can't think of a way it would be better!
Read through the other reviews and you'll see the pattern of "busy as all get-out in the summertime" but during the months with winter climes, you're golden. My wife and I venture to Charleston often, and winter turns the surrounding areas into a goldmine for off-season travel. Sullivan's Island is just wonderful. The beaches, the restaurants, the scenery...all of it. Just a magical place.
Poe's is just a hop, skip, and jump from the beach and easy to spot. Tons of outdoor seating, ample indoor seating and bar seating, too. We made it in on an unusually warm day for the wintertime.
Started with a few beers and queso - server's recommendation. It was definitely hitting the spot. The chips were of the "out of the bag" fare, but were good. The queso had a nice kick, but I guess the temperature played a lot to the consistency. It solidified really fast and...well, you know how semi-solid queso goes. Not so bueno. Though we weren't blown away, it was definitely a go-to and worked well with my entree. Which takes me to my main course - fish tacos. Just great. There's something to be said about fresh fish tacos when you're this close to the water. I had blackened tuna tacos and they were great. Slaw, citrus, and great grilled flavor. Loved every bit and with a little bit of the queso on each one, which got melted once more, made for a nice touch.
Prices are fair considering the touristy spot. Service was very friendly and had the local appeal/knowledge. Can't wait to come back...most likely in the winter once more!
Well worth the drive down from Mount Pleasant, Poe's sits on Middle Street with a nice patio that looks out onto the street that makes it perfect for people watching and enjoying the weather. There are also plenty of tables inside for the cooler time of year.
I sat at the bar and when the bartender asked me what I wanted, I just ordered the "special" burger. It arrived moments later - a perfect medium rare topped with bacon and roasted jalapenos and ranch dressing. I wouldn't have selected that myself, but I'm glad that they put this match together. Especially delicious.
Service was excellent and I was very well taken care of.
Parking can be a bit of a challenge but I found an office building across the street that had a "Poe's Parking" sign.
Poe's in awesome! I know I know, calling them awesome but only a 3 star review?
If I lived in Charleston, this would be a place I'd want to frequent. An open air bar with outdoor seating. A fun but laid-back vibe. A place where sharing a meal or a drink feels friendly and inviting.
While visiting my bestest friend in Charleston, he mentioned he'd never been to Poe's and that we should discover it together. We both ordered the fish tacos. Let me tell you- I could have eaten that fish again, and again, and again. (If only I remembered the kind I had!) I didn't care for the cabbage- as something or other really made it acidic and took away from the rest of the awesomeness.
Not that I'll be back any time soon- but those of you local? CHECK IT OUT!
Decent chicken salad but I'm non-dairy and couldn't bring myself to trust the dressing. Â The server asked the chef but it looked like a creamy dressing and they didn't have anything else that sounded any less "dangerous". Â I will give them the benefit of the doubt that they probably created a much better emulsion with their vinaigrette than I'd seen before because it didn't separate the whole time we were there, however I still wasn't going to eat it.
A manager even came over to make sure everything was ok with the food. Â Our server was very attentive and kept my iced tea full. Â I would go back and order something more adventurous.
This is a second review for me for this restaurant.
Regrettably, I have to write a negative review for Poes.... I will start out by saying that I Â used to think it is still one of the best burgers in Charleston. The food is still good and one of the better beer selections in the area.
The unfortunate part is the incredibly rude staff. The past few times I have gone in, the bar staff (more notably the actual bar tenders) have been rude, arrogant and unprofessional. This most recent time, there was a female bartender that  had such a horrible attitude. She obviously thought that she could say anything to anyone without circumstance. She was visibly miserable with her job and complained about every time someone ordered anything but a beer, wine or a straight shot.
I will try other burger places before I go back to Poes based on her. There are several new places coming in to Mount Pleasant so, based on the poor customer service, I hope I will return.
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