Discover Folly Beach’s Oceanfront Oasis & Waterfront Dining at Blu
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.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Sun.-Thur.: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fri.-Sat.: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Starters
Shrimp-Avocado Toast
Grilled Carolina Shrimp, Smashed Avocado, Watermelon Radish
$13
Crispy Calamari
Harissa Aioli, Caramelized Lemon
$13
Burrata
Heirloom Tomato, Avocado Crema, Basil, Black Garlic Molasses
$13
Chilled Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Herbed Goat Cheese, Black Bean Hummus, Butter Bean Spread, Grilled Pita
$16
Ceviche “A La Barbados”
Fresh Catch, Cucumber, Lime, Parsley, Onion, Tomato, Plantain Chips
$12
Tuna Tartare*
Ahi Tuna, Soy, Pickled Ginger, Seaweed, Wasabi Cream, Spring Roll Crisp
$16
Double Dipping
Black Bean Hummus, Butter Bean Dip, Toasted Pita Chips
$9
Truffle Fries
White Truffle Oil, Parmesan Cheese
$7
Coconut Curry Shrimp
Red Curry-Coconut Broth, Jasmine Rice, Cilantro
$14
Guacamole & Housemade Salsa
Tortilla Chips
$9
Soups & Salads
Tomato Gazpacho
Cucumber, Onion, Bell Pepper, Jicama, Basil, Sherry Vinegar
$8
Grilled Salmon*
Artisan Lettuce, Avocado, Roasted Tomatoes, Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
$16
Clam Chowder
Chopped Clams, Potatoes, Onions, Bacon, Cream Sherry
$8
Chicken Caesar
Romaine, Crouton, Bacon, Asiago, Caesar Dressing
$14
Exotic Salad
Lobster, Shrimp, Romaine, Tomatoes, Avocado, Green Goddess
$19
Grilled Flank Steak*
Baby Spinach, Roasted Corn, Tomatoes, Egg, Queso Fresco, Chimichurri Vinaigrette
$16
Ahi Tuna*
Soba Noodle, Jicama, Watermelon, Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
$18
Sandwiches
Served with choice of Fries, Slaw or Fruit
Grilled Black Angus Burger*
Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, LTO, Pickle, Brioche Bun
$13
Blackened Fish Sandwich
Catch of the Day, Golden Sriracha-Preserved Lemon Mayo, LTO, Herb Focaccia
$13
Blackened Mahi Tacos
Napa Cabbage, Pico, Jalapeno Aioli
$12
Lobster & Shrimp Roll
Lobster, Shrimp, Celery, Tarragon, Mayo, Lemon Juice, New England Roll
$16
Baxter’s Road Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Chicken Sofrito, Honey-Garlic Aioli, Brioche
$13
From the Grill
Sea
Served with: Steamed Jasmine Rice, Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Bell Peppers
Choice of Salsa Verde or Creole Sauce
Mahi
$25
Salmon
$23
Swordfish
$28
Lobster Tail
$33
Land
Served with: Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Charred Tomatoes
Choice of Chimichurri or Demi Glace
Surf & Turf*
Filet Mignon & Scallops
$35
Filet Mignon*
$33
NY Strip*
$28
Half Chicken
$19
Skewers
Served with: Mixed Green Salad
Choice of Salsa Verde, Creole Sauce, Chimichurri, or Demi Glace
Beef Tenderloin*
$19
Swordfish
$19
Shrimp
$15
Chicken
$13
Pasta & Rice
Shrimp Pesto
Carolina Shrimp, Arugula Pesto, Sundried Tomatoes, Penne
$22
Ahi Rice Bowl
Seared Ahi Tuna, Jasmine Rice, Radishes, Sprouts, Farm Egg, Ponzu Sauce
$21
Linguine with Clams
Littleneck Clams, White Wine, Calabrian Chili
$22
Scallop Risotto
Creamy Arborio Rice, Asiago, Sweet Corn, Fine Herbs
$26
*Contains ingredients that are raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
20% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more
Breakfast
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup
$9
FRENCH TOAST
Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries
$9
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT
Poached Eggs, Toasted English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise Sauce
$14
AMERICAN BREAKFAST
$10
SMOKED SALMON & BAGEL
Cream Cheese, Pickled Shallots, Capers, Toasted Bagel
$10
Blu Express
BISCUITS & GRAVY
$7
GRANOLA & FRESH FRUIT PARFAIT
$7
SEASONAL FRUIT & BERRY BOWL
$7
EGG, CHEESE & BACON on a CROISSANT
$9
Omelets
Served with choice of Grits, Breakfast Potatoes, or Toast
HAM & CHEESE
$10
EGG WHITE FRITTATA
Asparagus, Tomato, Mushroom, Goat Cheese
$11
WESTERN
Ham, Peppers, Onions & Swiss
$10
TURKEY, MUSHROOM & CHEDDAR
$10
Sides
TOAST | CROISSANT | BISCUIT
$2
BLACK FOREST HAM
$3
BREAKFAST POTATOES
$3
APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON | SAUSAGE
$3
CHEESE GRITS
$3
FRESH FRUIT CUP
$4
*Contains ingredients that are raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Bar Menu
Shrimp-Avocado Toast
Grilled Carolina Shrimp, Smashed Avocado, Watermelon Radish
$13
Crispy Calamari
Harissa Aioli, Caramelized Lemon
$13
Burrata
Heirloom Tomato, Avocado Crema, Basil, Black Garlic Molasses
$12
Truffle Fries
White Truffle Oil, Parmesan Cheese
$7
Ceviche “A La Barbados”
Fresh Catch, Cucumber, Lime, Parsley, Onion, Tomato, Plantain Chips
$12
Tuna Tartare*
Ahi Tuna, Soy, Pickled Ginger, Seaweed, Wasabi Cream, Spring Roll Crisp
$16
Double Dipping
Black Bean Hummus, Butter Bean Dip, Toasted Pita Chips
$9
Coconut Curry Shrimp
Red Curry-Coconut Broth, Jasmine Rice, Cilantro
$14
Chicken Caesar
Romaine, Crouton, Bacon, Asiago, Caesar Dressing
$12
Chilled Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Herbed Goat Cheese, Black Bean Hummus, Butter Bean Spread, Grilled Pita
$16
GUACAMOLE & HOUSE MADE SALSA
Tortilla Chips
$9
*Contains ingredients that are raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Signature Cocktails
Ocean Side Cooler
Nippitaty Gin, Chareau Aloe Liquor, Cardamom Bitters, Club Soda
$10
Le Cocó
Myer’s Platinum Rum, Triple Sec, Coconut Water
$10
Botanical Breeze
Grapefruit-Rose Ketel One Botanical, Hibiscus Tea, Grapefruit Juice
$10
Kentucky Buck
Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Cinnamon Bitters, Ginger Beer
$10
Green Thumb
Cucumber-Mint Botanical, St. George Green Chile Vodka, Genepy, Soda Water
$10
Peach Spritz
Peach-Orange Blossom Botanical, Aperol, Moscato Rosé
$10
Mai Tai
Myer’s Platinum Rum, Triple Sec, Orgeat, Velvet Falernum, Myer’s Dark
$10
Watermelon Sour
Denizen Merchants Reserve Rum, Cardamom Bitters, Watermelon Purée, Basil
$10
Charleston Tea
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Water, Lemonade
$9
Passion Fruit Mimosa
Sparkling Wine, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur
$9
Frozen Cocktails
Frosé
Rosé Wine, Strawberry Purée
$9
Folly Vice
Naked Turtle Rum, Piña Colada & Strawberry Mix
$10
Blu Rita
Tequila, Grand Marnier, Blue Curaçao, Margarita Mix
$10
Bushwacker
Captain Morgan Rum, Coconut Rum, Crème De Cacao, Cappuccino Mix
$10
Ocean Potion
Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Piña Colada & Mango Mix
$10
Dirty Colada
Captain Morgan Rum, Piña Colada Mix
$10
Nutty Monkey
Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Amaretto, Banana Mix
$10
Atlantic Breeze
Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Strawberry & Mango Mix
$10
Salted Watermelon Smash
Smirnoff Watermelon Vodka, Salted Watermelon Mix, Lime Juice
$10
Wine by the Glass
White
Dr. Loosen “L” Riesling $8
Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc $8
Impero Pinot Grigio $8
Hay Maker Sauvignon Blanc $9
Cambria “Katherine’s Vineyard” Chardonnay $10
Benziger Chardonnay $9
Red
Etude “Lyric” Pinot Noir $10
Benton-Lane Pinot Noir $12
Artezin Zinfandel $10
Kaiken Malbec $8
Hidden Crush Cabernet Sauvignon $9
Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon $11
Sparkling
Costaros Prosecco $9
Costaros Prosecco Rosé $9
Villa Balestra Moscato Rosé $9
Rosé
Seaglass, Central Coast $9
Wine by the Bottle
White
Dr. Loosen “Dr. L” Riesling – Mosel, Germany $29
Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc – Stellenbosch, South Africa $29
Impero Pinot Grigio – Abruzzo, Italy $29
Hay Maker Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand $35
Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand $49
Berthier Sancerre – Loire Valley, France $55
Chiarlo Gavi – Piemonte, Italy $49
Gotas del Mar Albariño – Rias Baixas, Spain $49
Kettmeir Pinot Grigio – Alto Adige, Italy $49
Elk Cove Pinot Gris – Willamette Valley, Oregon $39
Jean-Baptiste Adam Pinot Blanc – Alsace, France $55
Antonutti Traminer Aromatico – Friuli, Italy $39
Monmousseau Vouvray – Loire Valley, France $39
Château Mont-Redon Cotes du Rhone – Rhone Valley, France $35
Calera Viognier – Mt. Harlan, California $55
Cambria “Katherine’s Vineyard” Chardonnay – Central Coast, California $39
Benziger Chardonnay – Sonoma County, California $29
Copain “Tous Ensemble” Chardonnay – Sonoma Coast, California $55
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay – Russian River Valley, California $49
Ramey Chardonnay – Russian River Valley, California $89
Red
Etude “Lyric” Pinot Noir – Central Coast, California $39
Benton-Lane Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, Oregon $45
Ken Wright Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, Oregon $59
Bravium Pinot Noir – Anderson Valley, California $69
Maysara “Cyrus” Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, Oregon $75
Pico Maccario Barbera – Piemonte, Italy $35
Beronia Rioja “Reserva” – Rioja, Spain $49
Nozzole Chianti Classico “Riserva” – Tuscany, Italy $49
Fanti “Poggio Torto” – Tuscany, Italy $55
Antonutti Cabernet Franc – Friuli, Italy $39
Artezin Zinfandel – Mendocino, California $39
Seghesio Zinfandel – Sonoma, California $49
Yangarra Grenache – McLaren Vale, Australia $55
Kaiken Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina $29
Truchard Merlot – Napa Valley, California $59
Tinazzi “Ripasso” – Veneto, Italy $55
Bonfante Barbaresco – Piemonte, Italy $79
Hidden Crush Cabernet Sauvignon – Central Coast, California $35
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California $59
Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon – North Coast, California $45
Hedges “Red Mountain” – Washington State $69
Robert Sinskey “POV” – Napa Valley, California $89
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon* – Alexander Valley, California $99
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon* – Napa Valley, California $150
Rosé
Charles & Charles – Columbia Valley, Washington $35
Gérard Bertrand – Languedoc, France $39
Stoller – Willamette Valley, Oregon $45
Whispering Angel – Provence, France $49
Domaine Ott – Provence, France $55
Large Rosé Bottles*
Whispering Angel 1.5L – Provence, France $99
Whispering Angel 3L – Provence, France $199
Wolffer Estate “Summer in a Bottle” 1.5L – The Hamptons, New York $99
Wolffer Estate “Summer in a Bottle” 3L – The Hamptons, New York $199
Chloe 1.5L – Central Coast, California $75
Aix 1.5L – Provence, France $99
Aix 3L – Provence, France $199
Luc Belaire Fantome 1.5L – Provence, France $120
Luc Belaire Fantome 3L – Provence, France $299
Sparkling
Costaross Prosecco – Veneto, Italy $35
Veuve Clicquot* – Champagne, France $120
Dom Pérignon* – Champagne, France $250
Costaross Prosecco Rosé – Veneto, Italy $35
Luc Belaire Fantome Rosé – Provence, France $79
Villa Balestra Moscato Rosé – Piemonte, Italy $35
*Not available for the Tuesday 50% Off Wine Night promotion.
Beer
Domestic
Bud $5
Bud Light $5
Michelob Ultra $5
Coors Light $5
Miller Lite $5
Imported
Heineken $6
Modelo $6
Corona $6
Corona Light $6
Draft
Bud Light $5
Pacifico $5
Shocktop $5
Cider
Bold Rock $6
Ships Wheel $6
Craft
Seasonal & Local Selections $7
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 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 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 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
*Contains ingredients that are raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
