This is always one of my favorite places to visit in Charleston! They have a large gluten-free menu and take any allergies very seriously! The food is always amazing! Lunch or dinner, it’s always so good!
An all around spectacular meal. First the service was first class from the greeting and seating to the table service. Every single dish was fantastic but the Beef Carpaccio and BBQ Tuna really stood out. Great selection of Gluten Free options on the menu, very accommodating. Thank you for the wonderful visit, can't wait to return.
Second night in Charleston celebrating our tenth anniversary. Hanks definitely met the high expectations we had of good seafood in Charleston! I ordered the flounder and the flavor was out of this world! My husband ordered the oysters casino as an appetizer which were a “ decadent delight” as he described them. For his entree he ordered the grouper which was a tender but meaty and delicious entree! Our server, Drew, was very attentive and pleasant.
There was a separate gluten free menu with many options. Both of our main entrees were GF.
Service was very slow and hard to get a hold of servers for assistance. I have a gluten allergy and checked with the waiter before ordering and specified- reminded him of my gluten allergy with each course and every single plate I got had gluten on it- first my salad with crunchy toppings fried in the fryer with gluten items, then my crab dip had bread crumbs on it. It was very disappointing and also scary to get one dish after another with gluten in or on it. Additionally every single person at the table finished their drinks and the server was no where to be found for 30-45 minutes. I was with a large group celebrating a friend so did not make a fuss. Both dishes were sent back and fixed. Appreciate that but not the level of service I expect from an establishment like this.
We came with a large party and our server was great! Quick, attentive, knowledgeable about what was celiac safe on the menu which is a huge plus for me! Everything we had was so good, food and drinks! Would love to check out their patio next time.
A great place for dinner with a beautiful waterfront view. Nothing is labeled GF on the menu, but a lot of their items are naturally GF or can be modified to be gluten free. For example, they can cook the brussel sprouts and potatoes in a pan rather than in the fryer. Or leave the bread off of the burrata appetizer. They are very knowledgeable about celiac and can customize your meal in their open view kitchen. They also have a rooftop bar which is more casual.
A lovely restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. We went for brunch and there were a few GF options on the menu. I was a little taken back that the chef was unwilling to modify a dish by substituting chicken for shrimp. I ended up with a salad and added chicken to it. My husband’s food came out cold with a film over it. I’ve heard such great things about this restaurant, so was a little disappointed. Maybe it was just an off day.
We had the loco oysters, crispy fish sandwich and the deviled crab cake sandwich. They did not have gluten-free bread but they did accommodate by making a salad out of my crab cake sandwich. Everything was very good, loved it!
I asked the wait staff what accommodations they could make for gluten free. The wait staff said they could do tortilla chips. The fish tacos came with flour toritillas. The wait staff, even after asking me if it was a gluten sensitivity or allergy when ordering, seemed to shame me for questioning the flour tortilla. The manager came and his attitude was again blaming, like it was my fault. He said “but we only have flour tortillas”.
I emptied one of the fish tacos and the fish was dry and even hard in sections.
The crab dip did not live up to its reputation. Dark brown and dry.
Everything was incredible!!! Our server Daniel explained everything in detail, our food came out quickly, and when one of the dishes wasn’t perfect, the owner Eli made sure it was 100%!!! We loved our time here and we WILL be back!! And bonus; there’s wonderful GLUTEN FREE options!
Great little place with a nice selection on the menu. They do accommodate gluten-free although it's not their specialty. You can get a $6 yuengling draft or pay as much as you want for mixed drinks. They truly have something for everyone.
Excellent food and atmosphere! This restaurant has a relaxed vibe, and I really enjoyed the outdoor seating area. Even on a rainy day, we were able to enjoy the view because the tables are covered. They also have fans and heaters outside to make it comfortable in any weather. The food was outstanding! We tried the grouper sandwich and blackened shrimp platter, and both were delicious. The prices were reasonable too! I also noticed they have a gluten-free menu available on their website.
Everything too to bottom was amazing. Allison was our server. She was SUPER knowledgeable on all menu items. We had two gluten free members of our party and she guided them well with ordering. The raw bar items were great. Our main courses were wonderful. We were well guided in our wine selections. Dessert was fantastic as well. 10/10 and we already want to go back!
My husband and I really enjoyed this restaurant, but I did wish there were more gluten-free opinions. We sat outside on a beautiful Saturday evening around 6 pm. in September. After we had a bite to eat, we walked dover to the battery.
We enjoyed our meals but think the fish was slightly overcooked. Our appetizer of crab dip with gluten free crackers was our favorite part. We had to wait about 45 minutes at the bar on a Tuesday night. It’s a very popular place and would love to try some of their other dishes.
They have a separate gluten free menu and are I felt it was very celiac safe. They made my husband’s dish celiac safe too so that he could share with me. I greatly appreciate the attention to diet restrictions.
The crab legs were over cooked. My husband's shrimp was too. They were helpful finding gluten free options and our mixed drinks were good but a little pricey.
Bowens is a state treasure. It takes the low country resources of seafood and whips up southern charm one plate at a time. Going to Bowens is like walking into an old family gathering place to have dinner.
Love that I can stop on the way back from the beach not looking my best and enjoy such great food!!
Gluten free options for my girlfriend as well!!
The food was so bad we ordered a variety of things and there were a few options that none of us could dare to have a second bite of. One of our guests has celiac disease. The waiter needed more training because he said everything on the menu was gluten free when that wasn’t true at all. It was overall not good, the kinda meal where you feel sick after.
The staff was very knowledgeable. They have a dedicated fryer for waffle French fries. A lot of seafood options that are gluten free. Kids were very happy with crab legs and steak. Also had mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. So good!
I wish I had discovered this place earlier. The views are incredible and the food is delicious. I tried the Ribs and they were the best I've ever had. They have a great selection of gluten-free options as well. Thank you to the chefs for an outstanding experience!
Celiac friendly
