Blockhouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar

Blockhouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar is the sort of place where the smell of sizzling steaks mingles with the briny snap of freshly shucked oysters. Tucked away on Augusta Street, this Greenville staple exudes a low-key, come-as-you-are energy—locals belly up to the bar for happy hour brews while families dig into heaping platters in worn leather booths. The menu reads like a love letter to American seafood and grill classics: grilled mahi, raw or Rockefeller oysters, prime rib sandwiches, and those hefty baked potatoes that never seem to go out of style. It’s not flashy or trend-chasing; it’s honest, welcoming, and rooted in community—where regulars swap stories with staff who remember your name. Specials beckon on Mondays, but every day feels a little celebratory thanks to attentive servers and a kitchen that clearly takes pride in its scratch-made staples. In a city chasing the next big thing, Blockhouse remains defiantly old-school—a gathering spot that’s both neighborhood anchor and an easy landing pad for out-of-towners craving genuine Southern hospitality.