Mount Pleasant's The Rusty Rudder worth checking (and dining) in!

10/28/2018

Located at 3563 N. Hwy 17 in Mount Pleasant, S.C.

This location in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has seen a few restaurants come and go. I think, however, The Rusty Rudder is here to stay for quite a while.

Owners Brian Johnston, Eric Paul and Executive Chef Mike Eckert not only have a great location with comforting decor and an amazing porch setting, but the food will astound you!

We dined in on a Saturday, which was all-you-can-eat oysters from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Manager Cameron Paul was ecstatic and pleasant while making sure both the inside and outside were handled well. Chef Mike was on the fire pit steaming oysters and they were coming off perfect. The back of the house never missed a beat as orders flowed from the kitchen in a timed rush - satisfying the customers not only in wait time, but taste as well.

Executive Chef Mike Eckert preparing oyster buckets!

Here's a little bit about the restaurant.

The Rusty Rudder Mount Pleasant serves chef crafted Lowcountry cuisine offering something for everyone including house smoked BBQ, award winning wings, pasta, local seafood, oysters, steak and more. Whether you’re looking for a delicious dinner, happy hour, live music, a friendly place to catch a game or just a great family friendly atmosphere The Rusty Rudder is your go-to spot in Mt. Pleasant.

And don’t forget our awesome outdoor patio and tiki bar equipped with fans and heaters, outdoor fireplace, oyster pit, farm tables, lounge seating, corn hole and TVs.

Operating owners Brian Johnston and Eric Paul opened the Rusty Rudder Mt. Pleasant in summer of 2014 with the idea of creating not only a restaurant that utilized the best flavors of the Lowcountry, but also one that focused on community.

“We have always wanted to create a place where the customers take ownership of it. The relationships we built with my patrons in Lake Norman over the past 15 years of business, are amazing, and I don’t expect anything less here,” said Brian Johnston, part-owner.

Whether you’re a local or just passing through The Rusty Rudder Mt. Pleasant gives you a true laid back local experience.

BBQ Shrimp

That last statement couldn't be any more truer.

Let's talk about some dishes!

Look over to your left. That's the BBQ Shrimp. Comes as an appetizer. You can, however, ask for it as a dinner portion. Keep it our little secret, though. Sautéed shrimp over a sweet onion grits with house smoked pork belly and red bbq sauce. So good!

The Rudder Melt is an 8 oz. burger with Charleston ‘hot’ seasoning, pepper jack cheese, bacon and onion jam, on Texas Toast. Do not let the word "hot" scare you away. The sweetness of the bacon and onion jam counter what heat is there and it works so well together.

The Shrimp & Grits come as a hefty portion! Sautéed shrimp, alligator andouille, roasted red peppers, corn, tomatoes and green onions over pimento cheese grits topped with a chipotle cream sauce. The flavors of this dish really hit your taste buds - and put a smile on your face as you go for more!

The awesome Crab Dip comes with lump crab baked with a light parmesan cream sauce and served with a French baguette.

And you cannot go wrong with either a "BBQ Mac" or a "Seafood Mac" or a "Prime Rib Mac"! We say try all the macs!

The menus have a lot to offer! Right now, take a look at the photos and plan your culinary adventure at The Rusty Rudder today!