About Us
Our Story
A Local Favorite Since 1981
Owned and Operated by founder Charlie McMullen and his wife Dana, Blockhouse has been Greenville’s favorite Oyster Restaurant and Bar for over two decades. Since opening its doors on Augusta Street in 1981, the establishment has stayed true to the same goal: to serve the finest quality food available in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. From the raw oysters to the aged choice meats to the hand-cut steaks, all of the food is made from scratch with fresh, local ingredients. All meals are prepared in-house so if it takes a little longer for to prepare your meal, don’t worry, you know you’re only getting the best.
Fresh, Local, High-Quality Ingredients
What makes Blockhouse special?
“We hand-pat our burgers. All our soups are made from scratch, using fresh seafood or beef or chicken. We age all our choice meats in house and hand-cut all our steaks. Nothing is ever frozen or prepackaged. At Blockhouse, expect only the freshest and best ingredients Greenville has to offer.“
Charlie McMullen
Blockhouse Founder
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Blockhouse Restaurant & Oyster Bar
864-232-4280
1619 Augusta St.
Greenville, SC 29605
We’re Open
Our Hours
Kitchen Hours
Monday – Thursday 11am – 10:30pm
Friday – Saturday 11am – 11pm
Sunday 11am – 10pm
Bar Hours
Monday – Thursday 11am – 12am
Friday – Saturday 11am – 2am
Sunday 11am – 11pm
What's Greenville saying about us
"Excellent quality food in an unassuming environment! Great service, huge portions, fresh ingredients, and nice menu diversity! Close enough to downtown to be convenient, but just far enough out to keep the crowds at bay! I can see why it’s been a Greenville staple for decades! Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for some quality food at reasonable prices in the downtown/Augusta Rd area!"
Dawn G.
"I ordered the raw oysters here and they were amazing! Also, the bloody Mary was just how Iiked it. I tried some of my friends' food, and everything I tasted was delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere was nice. I highly enjoyed my dining experience here and would recommend it to anyone who loves oysters or just a great restaurant with a variety of dishes."
Lauren C.
"The Blockhouse is the model of consistent good food, good people, and good times. We visit regularly and always enjoy our visits. Just recently during a big winter storm, we could count on the Blockhouse to be open and the food and service was top notch! Every seat in the restaurant was occupied but the kitchen had all the food prepared in no time. Monday is a great time to visit and sit at the bar and enjoy the oyster special."
Will R.