Rappahannock Oyster Company Plays With Industrial Interiors at the Cigar Factory

Virginia-transplant Rappahannock Oyster Company opened the doors last week at 701 East Bay St. Oyster-farmers-turned-restaurateurs Travis and Ryan Croxton own other eateries in Virginia and one in D.C., but this a first for South Carolina. The Charleston Rappahannock utilizes a lot of the raw, industrial interiors left from the former Cigar Factory. Exposed brick, concrete floors, and uncovered wood beams on the ceiling combine with the 38-seat copper bar to create a cool, yet casual space to slurp a few dozen oysters.

Eater photographer Leslie McKellar toured the recently opened restaurant to grab a few photos of the dining room and bar area. Have a look around here before visiting for oysters on the half shell, crab cakes with celery root slaw, charred octopus, steamed clams, shrimp and grits, chowder, and more.

Leslie McKellar

Leslie McKellar

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