Poe's Tavern
Burger Joint$$$$
Sullivans Island
"Highly recommend the Black Cat Burger with fries!!! #Dayum"(5 Tips)
"The Buffalo Shrimp Burger with Garlic and their slaw is awesome !"(9 Tips)
"Tell tale heart burger is the ultimate hangover cure!"(4 Tips)
"Great craft beer selection for a restaurant/tavern."(6 Tips)
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J CrowleyOctober 23, 2016Locals say it's the best burger 🍔 in town, and it lives up to the hype. Only a $15 Uber from downtown. Great spot for lunch, beer 🍻 and an afternoon stroll on the beach 🌊.
Upvote9Downvote- TamaraJuly 27, 2015Get the Black Cat burger. Eat it over your fries and then you'll have chili cheese fries! Eclectic decor and perfect for the Poe fan! Pimento cheese galore!
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EaterJuly 30, 2012Delicious burgers, proximity to the ocean and an Edgar Allen Poe theme all make this beach joint for fun the whole family or for cocktail time with your friends. [Eater 18 Member]Upvote15Downvote
Luis RojoMarch 25, 2019Best place for Burgers at Sullivan. I Love Tell Tale Heart but I like all I have tried. Great selection of Draught Beers. A little bit noisy as usually is always crowded. Good service and nice price.
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Jess KeathleyJuly 27, 2019Great Burgers! I tried the burger of the day with BBQ sauce, chipotle mayo, and a mango salsa that was pretty good, but the Annabelle Lee that my boyfriend had was AMAZING!
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Arielle MarasligillerAugust 12, 2015I LOVE that the menus items are works of Poe! The burgers were amazing. You can't go wrong with The SleeperUpvote1Downvote
Milla AmmondJuly 7, 2017Absolutely the best burgers in the city. We are locals and know a lot of burger places but Poe's Tavern is the best!!!!! Highly recommended!
UpvoteDownvote- Zac JacksonDecember 20, 2022Yumm-o! Everything I tried was bursting with flavor. I was happy to see how clean everything was. This is definitely a spot I'll be frequenting.UpvoteDownvote
Courtney HuntingtonFebruary 19, 2016So good! The cheese fries were outstanding, as was the burger (cooked to temp!). And they have a great draft beer selection.UpvoteDownvote
Adam TornesMay 24, 2016Good casual bar with solid burgers. Buffalo Shrimp Tacos are excellent! (You can order 2 or 3 tacos - they are big!)UpvoteDownvote
The burgers of course although don't sleep on the fish tacosUpvote1Downvote
Pankaj RupaniJune 27, 2015Everything is fresh made. The buffalo shrimp tacos are top notch. Love it.Upvote1Downvote
Ryan WestenbergerMarch 18, 2016Excellent burgers all around. Get anything and you will love it. Onion strings were cold but it was very busy. Great atmosphereUpvoteDownvote
Nikki NowinskiOctober 22, 2013Absolutely amazing... Hop Frog with pimento cheese is fantastic. I have to stop here every time I'm in Charleston :) super awesome atmosphere too.UpvoteDownvote
Alex GrismerJuly 17, 2015Burgers are huge! Awesome selection of beer. Really cool decorations and environment.Upvote1Downvote
Phil YanovMay 26, 2014Get the Black Cat burger. Pimento cheese, bacon, grilled onions, chili. The toppings are great but the freshly ground burger is the star.Upvote2Downvote
Thea RodgersOctober 5, 2014Delicious burgers. Walking distance from the beach. Easy, casual. Get the sleeper!!
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Another contender for best burgers in Charleston. Open-air and has a really cool atmosphere based on Edgar Allen Poe.UpvoteDownvote- John MitchellDecember 31, 2012Great food. Great craft beer selection for a restaurant/tavern. Can get crazy busy. But totally worth it if you dig Edgar Allen Poe & artwork dedicated to him.UpvoteDownvote
Chris ThompsonMay 21, 2012Southern Living: "The Annabelle Lee ($12). When you're craving a burger but the salt air is saying "seafood," satisfy both appetites with this crab cake-topped burger w/ veggie rémoulade sauce." Read moreUpvote1Downvote- ZacAugust 22, 2015Great spot no matter the day! Food and beer is #Deliciousness. Highly recommend the Black Cat Burger with fries!!! #DayumUpvoteDownvote
Elizabeth MatthewAugust 18, 2013It's tough to get a table if they are busy because it's seat yourself, no wait list. Great burgers and mahi mahi tacos!UpvoteDownvote
Stefany MartinApril 1, 2016Burgers are fantastic. Get the Poe's sauce with your fries.UpvoteDownvote
nathan archambaultMay 6, 2018Great burger, maybe the best in town; Edgar Allen Poe themed - he lived on Sullivan's Island for a time.UpvoteDownvote
One of my favorite restaurant/bars in the US. Sit on the porch, order the tuna tacos, and enjoy a cold beer.UpvoteDownvote
Kyle BittersDecember 21, 2014Had the tell tale heart ! Was one of the best burgers I've ever had !
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JustinJuly 17, 2018Best burger in CHS! Fish tacos are pretty awesome as well. Great for rain or shine!UpvoteDownvote
Carla SchillMay 13, 2014Great patio! One of the best burgers I've ever had. Try the Annabel Lee. It's topped with a delicious crab cake.Upvote1Downvote
Natalie BeckettJuly 6, 2014I had a chicken sandwich with guac, chipolte SC, pico de gallo, pepper jack cheese! Awesome! Great beer selection!UpvoteDownvote
Ben HarrittMay 26, 2013Causal lunch or dinner is a must at Poe's. Limited but great outdoor seating.UpvoteDownvote
The Sleeper (cell) burger + an egg on top is pretty darned good.
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HDcustom1July 31, 2014Tell tale heart burger with the bacon blue cheese slaw is out the reference standard
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Edmund BarronMarch 17, 2017Cannot recall ever having a burger I enjoyed as much as Poe's. Get there early!UpvoteDownvote
Sara WestAugust 1, 2013I'm very picky about meat and will rarely eat ground beef, but I love Poe's burgers! Can't go wrong with fries or onion straws!UpvoteDownvote
Rob ZaleskiMarch 23, 2015The buffalo shrimp taco is legit, even with flour tortillas. 🍤👌 spicy, tasty, and filling.UpvoteDownvote
- Harry ZinserAugust 14, 2022The tacos are very good also the potato salad and the burgers are very goodUpvoteDownvote
Thomas HamrickJune 19, 2015The food here is uber good and I like how all the names of the entrees are inspired from works of Poe!UpvoteDownvote
Dee O'NeillApril 15, 2015Fish (tuna) tacos are fresh and served with pineapple salsa. Cute spot near the beach.UpvoteDownvote- Kendal RosenbergerApril 21, 2016Sesame Yellowfin Tuna salad is delicious!! Great atmosphere, fun place to eat.UpvoteDownvote
The Amontillado is my favorite burger here! And their fries are delic.UpvoteDownvote
David LynchMarch 23, 2014The Tell Tale Heart burger and the mahi-mahi fish tacos are absolutely phenomenalUpvoteDownvote- Great place for food and drink. Always busy.UpvoteDownvote
Marco Aurelio HernándezJuly 14, 2019Lovely burger and staff 🥰🥰🥰 definetly to come backUpvoteDownvote- The Buffalo Shrimp Burger with Garlic and their slaw is awesome !Upvote1Downvote
Jen MillerMarch 16, 2014Great porch for people watching. Known for awesome variety of burgers.UpvoteDownvote
Staff says The Sleeper may be the best thing on the menu. Buffalo shrimp and bleu cheese on a burger, I agree.Upvote1Downvote
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Poe's Tavern
2210 Middle St (btw Station 22 and Station 22 1/2)
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
United States
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
United States
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(843) 883-0083
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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