Oceanfront dining at Blu Restaurant & Bar
Few restaurants in Charleston offer oceanfront dining. None offer the unique experience you’ll find at BLU. In a city defined by water, Blu stands tall as one of the few restaurants with oceanfront dining. Perched at the “Edge of America” directly on Folly Beach, Blu combines spectacular views with a menu dominated by sustainable seafood, regional flavors and local ingredients. Enjoy local favorites and seasonal specialties in this full-service restaurant located within the Tides hotel on Folly Beach.
Shared Plates
Guacamole & House Made Salsa
Tortilla Chips
$9
Folly Fried Shrimp
Pickled Cabbage, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
$12
Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail
Pickled Okra, Lemon, Cocktail Sauce
$13
Cornmeal Encrusted Fried Oysters
Buttermilk Dredged, Bacon, Creamed Spinach
$14
Seared Ahi Tuna
Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi, Sweet Soy Glaze
$14
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Tortilla Chips
$9
Calamari
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
$12
Southern Style Crab Cakes
Arugula Fennel Salad, Remoulade Sauce
$15
Seared Scallops
Creamy Risotto, Fresh Herbs, Crumbled Bacon
$15
Fried Green Tomato
Crumbled Goat Cheese, Bacon Onion Marmalade
$9
Soups & Salads
Clam Chowder
Chopped Clams, Potatoes, Onions, Bacon, Cream Sherry
$8
Farmers Market Salad
Artisan Greens, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Strawberries, Pecans, Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette
$8
Caesar
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan
$8*
Wedge
Bibb Lettuce, Bacon, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch
$8
Arugula & Kale Salad
Cranberries, Sunflower Seeds, Shredded Carrots, Balsamic Dressing
$8
Add to Any Salad
Grilled Chicken $6 | Local Shrimp $7 | Seared Ahi Tuna $9* | Salmon $9*
Entrées
Shrimp & Grits
Geechie Boy Grits, Tasso Ham, Melted Pepper & Onions
$22
Fried Flounder & Shrimp
Chrispy Fries, Homemade Tartar
$23
Fresh Catch
Inspired by Local and Sustainable Ingredients
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Shrimp & Crab Pasta
Sweet Corn, Linguine, Crab Cake, Light Cream Sauce
$23
Low Country Skillet
Local Wreck Fish, Shrimp, Mussels, Sausage, Fingerling Potatoes, Stewed Tomato Broth
$26
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Wild Mushroom, Tomato Spinach
$19
Calypso Snapper
Carolina Gold Rice, Pickled Vegetables, Bok Choy, Mango Lime Sauce
$27
Surf & Turf
5oz Filet, Seared Scallops, Crab Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Red Wine Demi
$32
Rum Runner Atlantic Salmon*
Plantation Rice, Grilled Asparagus, Rum Runner Sauce
$23
Butcher Block
Daily Cut Steak, Cornbread, Wild Mushroom, Salsa Verde
$28
Roasted Half Chicken
Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Black Pepper Gravy
$21
Southern Charm Burger*
Bacon, Fried Green Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Pickles, Brioche Bun, Chrispy Fries
$14
Sides
Creamy Herb Risotto
$6
Truffle Whipped Potatoes
$6
Truffle Parmesan Fries
$6
Asparagus
$6
Green Beans
$6
Shared Plates
Guacamole & House Made Salsa
Tortilla Chips
$9
Folly Fried Shrimp
Pickled Cabbage, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
$12
Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail
Pickled Okra, Lemon, Cocktail Sauce
$13
Southern Style Crab Cakes
Arugula Fennel Salad, Remoulade Sauce
$15
Fried Green Tomato
Crumbled Goat Cheese, Bacon Onion Marmalade
$9
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Tortilla Chips
$9
Chicken Nachos
Fresh Salsa, Queso, BBQ Sauce
$13
Calamari
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
$12
Margherita Flatbread
Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Pesto, Balsamic Glaze
$10
Carolina Hot Wings
Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce, Celery Sticks, Ranch Dressing
$10
Soups & Salads
Clam Chowder
Chopped Clams, Potatoes, Onions, Bacon, Cream Sherry
$8
Wedge
Bibb Lettuce, Bacon, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch
$8
Arugula & Kale Salad
Cranberries, Sunflower Seeds, Shredded Carrots, Balsamic Dressing
$8
Grilled Salmon Salad*
Artisan lettuce, Avocado, Artichokes, Roasted Tomatoes, Carrots, Dried Cranberries, Meyer Lemon Basil Vinegrette
$16
Farmers Market Salad
Artisan Greens, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Strawberries, Pecans, Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette
$8
Caesar
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan
$8*
Add to Any Salad
Grilled Chicken $6 | Local Shrimp $7 | Seared Ahi Tuna $9* | Salmon $9*
Sandwiches & More
Soup, Salad, ½ Sandwich
Cup of Soup, House Salad, ½ BLT
$12
Lobster Shrimp Roll
Celery, Onion, Herb Aioli, New England Roll
$16
Fried Flounder Sandwich
Toasted Brioche, Sriracha Mayo, Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Tomato
$12
Blu Seafood Omelet*
Shrimp, Crabmeat, Scallions, Swiss Cheese, Side Salad
$15
Grilled Portabella on Focaccia
Oven Roasted Tomatoes and Red Peppers, Baby Spinach, Basil Aioli
12
Southern Charm Burger*
Bacon, Fried Green Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Onions, Pickles, Brioche Bun
$14
Daily Fish Tacos
Pan Seared Fish, Shredded Napa Cabbage, Cucumber Salsa, Jalapenño Lime Aioli
$12
Crab Cake Sliders*
Crab Cakes, Slider Buns, Cabbage Arugula Slaw, Remoulade Sauce
$15
Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Toasted Brioche Bun, Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Tomato
$12
Turkey Club
Lettuce, Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Tomatoes, Country White Bread
$12
Warm Brisket Sandwich
Sliced Brisket, Caramelized Onions, Tangy Carolina BBQ Sauce, Texas Toast
$12
Entrées
Shrimp ‘N’ Grits
Creamy Geechie Boy Grits, Tasso Ham, Sautéed Peppers and Onions
18
Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Grilled Chicken, Linguini Pasta, Parmesan Cream Sauce
14
Cornmeal Encrusted Fried Shrimp
Coleslaw, Fries, Tartar Sauce
$18
Sides
Fries
Chips
Slaw
Fruit
Selections
Egg whites also available
Granola Parfait
Layered with Fresh Fruit, Flavored Yogurt and Granola
$5
Fresh Fruit Plate
Seasonal Fruit
$5
Smoked Salmon
Bagel, Cream Cheese, Traditional Accompaniments
$8
Shrimp & Stone Ground Grits
Local Shrimp, Tasso Ham, Stewed Peppers and Onions, Saffron Cream
$12
Miss Vi ’s Breakfast Sandwich
Croissant stuffed with Egg any style,
Choice of: Sausage or Bacon, Choice of: Cheese
$7*
French Toast or Buttermilk Pancakes
Topped with Fresh Berries, Whipped Cream, served with Warm Syrup
$8
Eggs Benedict
Poached Eggs, English Muffin, Country Ham, Chive Hollandaise
$10*
Steak N Eggs
Two Eggs, Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Caramelized Onions, Breakfast Potatoes
$14*
Biscuits & Gravy
Housemade Buttermilk Biscuits, Sausage Gravy
$6
Three Eggs Any Style
Choice of: Bacon or Sausage
$8*
Build Your Own Omelette
Choice of: Sausage, Bacon, Country Ham, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Spinach, Cheddar Cheese
Choice of: Grits or Breakfast Potatoes
$10*
Burrito
Scrambled Eggs
Choice of: Bacon or Sausage, Chili, Tortilla, Fresh Salsa, Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese
$8*
Sides
Thick Cut Bacon
$3
Buttermilk Biscuits
$2
Stone Ground Grits
$2
Crab Cake
$5
Pancakes
$5
Toast
$2
Sausage Links
$3
English Muffin
$2
Breakfast Potatoes
$2
Yogurt
$2
Eggs*
$2/per
Drinks
Coffee
$2.25
Milk
$2.50
Soft Drink
$2.25
Hot Tea
$2.25
Juice
$2.95
Smoothie
$4
Brunch
Soup of the day
Chef’s Daily Inspiration
$7
Smoked Salmon Salad
Fennel Smoked Salmon, Baby Lettuces, Hard Cooked Egg, Capers, Pistachio Vinaigrette, Bagel Chips
$8
Lump Crab Benedict
Grilled English Muffin, Parma Ham, Poached Eggs, Chive Hollandaise
$14*
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Biscuits
Sausage and Peppercorn Gravy, CHOICE OF: Breakfast Potatoes or Fruit
$12
Steak & Eggs
Two Eggs, Grilled Dry Aged Flat Iron Steak, Caramelized Onions, Breakfast Potatoes
$14
Parfait
Fresh Berries, Vanilla Yogurt, Honey Granola
$5
Shrimp & Grits
Local Shrimp, Geechi Boy Grits, Stewed Peppers & Onions
$15
Lowcountry French Toast
Whipped Sorghum Butter, Fresh Berry Compote
$9
Build Your Own Omelette
CHOICE OF: Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Spinach, Bacon, Country Ham
CHOICE OF: Grits or Breakfast Potatoes
$10
Breakfast Club Sandwich
Scrambled Eggs, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Bacon Aioli on French Toast with French Fries or Fruit
$11
For the Table
GEECHIE BOY GRITS
$7
Breakfast Potates
$7
ASSORTMENT of FRESH FRUIT
$6
Buttermilk Biscuits
$7
Soups & Salads
Soup of the Day
Chef’s Daily Inspiration
$7
Wedge
Bibb Lettuce, Bacon, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch
$8
Seafood Cobb
Local Shrimp, Lump Crab, Bacon, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Boiled Egg
$16*
Caesar
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan
$8*
Watermelon Salad
Arugula, Cucumbers, Radishes, Mint, Local Feta, Balsamic
$10
Add to Any Salad
Grilled Chicken $6 | Local Shrimp $7 | Seared Ahi Tuna $9*
Sandwiches & More
Blu’s Cheeseburger
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Brioche Bun
$13
Turkey Club
Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss, Bacon, Garlic Aioli, Sourdough Bread
$11
Mahi Fish Tacos
Cabbage, Salsa, Chili Lime Aioli
$12
Cornmeal Fried Shrimp
Coleslaw, Fries, Cocktail Sauce
$11
Lobster Roll
Celery, Onions, Herb Aioli, New England Roll
$16
Chicken Sandwich
Bacon, Tomato, Pimento Cheese, Sourdough
$12
Fried Flounder
Coleslaw, Fries, Remoulade
$14
Shared Plates
Guacamole & House Made Salsa
Tortilla Chips
$9
Buffalo Wings
Celery, Buttermilk Ranch
$10
Folly Fried Shrimp
Pickled Cabbage, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
$12
Calamari
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
$12
Shrimp Brushetta
Lemon, Pesto, Cured Tomatoes
$12
Chicken Nachos
Fresh Salsa, Queso, BBQ
$12
Margarita Flatbread
Basil Pesto, Sundried Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Balsamic Glaze
$10
Seared Ahi Tuna
Seaweed Salad, Soy Sauce, Pickled Ginger, Yum Yum Sauce
$16*
Crab Cakes
Street Corn, Cilantro, Feta Chipotle Crema
$15*
Signature Cocktails
FOLLY MAI TAI
Parrot Bay Rum Flavors, Fresh Fruit Juices, Dark Rum Floater
$10
FOLLY PEACH
Smirnoff Peach Vodka, Parrot Bay Mango Rum, Pineapple & Orange Juice
$9
CHARLESTON TEA
Charleston’s own Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Water, & a splash of Lemonade
$9
FOLLY CRUSH
Smirnoff Orange Vodka, Sprite, Triple Sec, & Orange Juice
$9
SPIKED LEMONADE
Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka & Lemonade
$9
DEEP EDDY’S PUNCH
Deep Eddy’s Grapefruit Vodka, Cranberry Juice, & Ginger Beer
$9
POMEGRANATE MARGARITA
Espolon Silver Tequila, Stirrings Pomegranate, Sour Mix, Triple Sec, & Lime Juice
$9
SUMMER BREEZE
Ketel One Vodka, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Sprite, Lemonade, & Basil
$9
Frozen Cocktails
Add a dark rum floater to any frozen cocktail for only $2!
FOLLY VICE
Rum with Piñ a Colada & Strawberry Mix
$10
CHI CHI
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Mango & Piña Colada Mix
$10
NUTTY MONKEY
Parrot Bay Pineapple Rum, Amaretto, & Banana Mix
$10
ATLANTIC BREEZE
Parrot Bay Mango & Pineapple Rum with Strawberry Mix
$10
BLU RITA
Tequila, Margarita Mix, Blue Curacao, & Grand Marnier Floater
$10
OCEAN POTION
Parrot Bay Mango & Pineapple Rum with Pina Colada Mix
$10
DIRTY COLADA
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum & Piña Colada Mix
$10
PAIN CHILLER
Myers’s Original Dark Rum, Piña Colada Mix & Nutmeg
$10
Specialty Cocktails
TRU BLU MARTINI
Tito’s Vodka, Hypnotic, White Cranberry Juice
$10
HOLY SMOKED OLE FASHIONED
Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Smoked Honey Simple Syrup, Bitters, Splash of Water, Muddled Orange & Cherry
$10
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Smirnoff Vanilla,Van Gogh Espresso Vodka, Baileys, Espresso Beans
$10
CUCUMBER CHILL
Hendrick’s Gin, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, Muddled Cucumber & Mint
$10
Catering
Served with Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee, & a Selection of Chilled Fruit Juices
The Plantation Breakfast Buffet
Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs
Buttermilk Pancakes
Vanilla Maple Syrup
Choice of: Hickory Smoked Bacon
or Country Sausage Links
Skillet-Fried Potatoes, Sweet Peppers, & Onions
Creamy Stone Ground Grits
Chilled Sliced Melons & Fresh Berries
Freshly Baked Buttermilk Biscuits
Assorted Freshly Baked Muffins
The Lowcountry Breakfast Buffet
Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs
Pan Roasted Potatoes, Sweet Onions, & Herbs
Choice of: Hickory Smoked Bacon
or Country Sausage Links
Local Shrimp & Oven Roasted Tomato Broth
Creamy Stone Ground Grits
Chilled Sliced Melons & Fresh Berries
Freshly Baked Buttermilk Biscuits
Assorted Freshly Baked Muffins
The Southern Afternoon Lunch Buffet
Charleston She Crab Soup with Aged Sherry
Johns Island Slaw
Grain Mustard Potato Salad
Pulled Pork Shoulder with a Trio of Sauces
Grilled Barbeque Chicken
Braised Collard Greens
Buttermilk Biscuits
The Italian Lunch Buffet
Tomato Basil Soup
Caesar Salad, Parmesan Cheese, & Black Pepper Croutons
Tomato, Fresh Basil, & Mozzarella Salad
Choice of Two:
Three Cheese Tortellini, Wilted Baby Spinach
in a Sun Dried Tomato Cream
Penne Pasta, Garlic Seared Shrimp, & Asparagus
in a Lemon Saffron Broth
Pesto Grilled Chicken Scallopini
Baked Ziti with Roasted Tomato & Basil Sauce,
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Freshly Baked Italian Rolls & Butter
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Cold Selections
Tuscan Bruschetta, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Crostini
Pepper-Crusted Beef with Horseradish Cream
Iced Jumbo Shrimp with Horseradish Tomato Coulis
Tuna Tartare with Dijon-Lemon, Olive Oil & Capers
Hot Selections
Herb & Cheese-stuffed Mushroom Caps with Crab Meat
Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce
Mini Beef Wellington
Barbeque Jumbo Shrimp wrapped with Bacon
Pan-seared Petite Charleston Crab Cakes with a Cajun Remoulade
The Pavilion Buffet Dinner
Salads (Select One)
Garden Greens, Tomatoes, English Cucumbers & Herbed Croutons
Marinated Cucumber, Yellow Tomato, Red Onions, Sharp Provolone with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Penne Pasta, Marinated Onion, Tomato, Basil & Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tossed Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons & Traditional Dressing
Starches (Select One)
Carolina Sweet Pea Rice Pilaf, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes,
Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes, Baked Ziti
Entrées (Select One)
Bistro Tenderloin Medallions with Grilled Portabella & Garlic Butter
Paillard of Chicken, Baby Spinach, Shiitake Mushrooms, Tomato Beurre Blanc
Herb-crusted Flounder Filet with Lemon Caper Butter
Grilled Salmon with Dill Sauce
Vegetables (Select One)
Garlic Roasted Broccoli, Sautéed Green Beans
Grilled Squash, Zucchini & Onions, Roasted Carrots
