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
Thursday – Tuesday
Breakfast
7:30 am – 10:30 am
Lunch & Dinner
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Closed Wednesday
Starters
FRIED AVOCADO $13
blackened shrimp, jalapeno aioli, table salsa
Calamari Fries $13
sweet pepper relish, comeback sauce, grilled lemon
SWEET PLANTAINS $10
jalapeno, green cabbage, onion, cilantro, lime
GUACAMOLE, SALSA & QUESO $12
corn chips
CAULIFLOWER $12
dried mango, poblano pepper, cashew, chile oil, lime
BURRATA $14
heirloom cherry tomato, basil pesto, garlic oil, grilled bread
TRUFFLED POTATOES $10
fingerling potatoes, garlic aioli, truffle oil, romano cheese
BUTTERBEAN HUMMUS $12
cherry tomato, feta, olives, grilled pita
Soups & Salads
CORN + SEAFOOD CHOWDER $12
corn fritters
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $14
romaine, romano cheese, focaccia croutons, caesar dressing all the way
CHILLED SPANISH TOMATO SOUP $10
pepitas, celery, queso fresco
GRILLED SALMON + AVOCADO SALAD $19
heirloom cherry tomato, asparagus, artisan greens, lemon basil vinaigrette
Sandwiches & Tacos
Served with choice of Fries or Slaw
CLASSIC BURGER $13
l,t,o,p, american cheese, brioche bun
TOMATO BASIL GRILLED CHEESE $12
fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, sourdough
FRIED CHICKEN $13
cheddar bacon slaw, house pickles, brioche bun
STEAK TACOS $12
flank steak, grilled peppers + onions, queso fresco, jalapeno aioli
BAJA FISH TACOS $12
blackened cobia, pico de gallo, cilantro cabbage slaw, jalapeno aioli
Pastas & Grains
SCALLOP FRIED RICE $30
sea scallops, hoisin orange ginger sauce, hot chiles, soy pickled mushrooms, cashews
RAVIOLI $25
shrimp, roasted tomato sauce, basil pesto
WHOLE GRAINS + FIELD PEAS $25
blackened cobia, farro, barley, wild rice, garden vegetables, sweet pepper relish, lemon aioli
From the Grill
FILET MIGNON 8oz $38
NY STRIP 12oz $35
BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS $25
PORK TENDERLOIN 8oz $28
CATCH OF THE DAY $MP
ATLANTIC SALMON $25
SHRIMP SKEWERS $22
SWORDFISH $30
Preparations
STEAKHOUSE
fingerling potatoes, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, poblano pepper
NEW SOUTHERN
herb + garlic stone ground grits, green bean sofrito
CARIBBEAN
coconut jasmine rice, maduros, coconut lime sauce, pineapple relish
Kid’s Menu
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH $7
American Cheese, Choice of Fries or Fruit
CHICKEN NUGGETS $7
House Battered Chicken, Choice of Fries or Fruit
CHEESE RAVIOLI $7
Romano and butter
CHICKEN TACOS $7
Grilled Chicken, Shredded Lettuce, Table Salsa, Choice of Fries or Fruit
B.L.T. SALAD $7
Romaine, Cherry Tomato, Bacon, Croutons, Ranch
*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
No Separate Checks for groups of 8 or more
Signature Cocktails
Charleston Tea $9
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Water, Lemonade
Mai Tai $10
Myer’s Platinum Rum, Triple Sec, Orgeat, Velvet Falernum, Myer’s Dark
Peach Spritz $10
Peach-Orange Blossom Botanical, Aperol, Moscato Rosé
Botanical Breeze $10
Grapefruit-Rose Ketel One Botanical, Hibiscus Tea, Grapefruit Juice
THE ROGUE RASPBERRY $10
Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Watermelon & Raspberry Puree, Prosecco
Passion Fruit Mimosa $9
Sparkling Wine, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur
DEVIOUS CUCUMBER $10
Hendrick’s Gin, Fresh Cucumber & Blueberries, Sour Mix, Club Soda
SHIPWRECK SUNSET $10
Ketel One Botanical Peach Orange Blossom Infused Vodka, Cointreau, Orange Juice, Sprite
THE SAND SPUR $10
Espolòn Blanco Tequila, Jalapeños, Blackberries, Agave Nectar, Sour Mix, Fresh Lime, Club Soda, Salted Rim
PEACH PALMER $10
Bulleit Bourbon, Peach Liquor, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Simple Syrup
Frozen Cocktails
Frosé $9
Rosé Wine, Strawberry Purée
Nutty Monkey $10
Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Amaretto, Banana Mix
Atlantic Breeze $10
Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Strawberry & Mango Mix
Folly Vice $10
Naked Turtle Rum, Piña Colada & Strawberry Mix
Captain Crave $10
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Malibu Strawberry Rum, Banana & Strawberry Daiquiri
Blu Rita $10
Tequila, Grand Marnier, Blue Curaçao, Margarita Mix
Dirty Colada $10
Captain Morgan Rum, Piña Colada Mix
CHI CHI $10
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Piña Colada Mix & Mango Mix
THE EVIL MELON $10
Captain Morgan Pineapple, Midori Liqueur, Piña Colada
THE EDGE $10
Smirnoff Pineapple Vodka, Pineapple Puree, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Wine by the Glass
White
Dr. Loosen “Dr. L” Riesling $9
Antonutti Traminer $8
Impero Pinot Grigio $8
Twin Islands Sauvignon Blanc $10
Benziger Chardonnay $9
Rodney Strong “Chalk Hill” Chardonnay $11
Red
Etude “Lyric” Pinot Noir $10
Benton-Lane Pinot Noir $12
Artezin Zinfandel $10
Kaiken Malbec $9
Yount Mill Cabernet Sauvignon $13
Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon $11
Sparkling
Costaross Prosecco $9
Costaross Prosecco Rosé $10
Villa Balestra Moscato Rosé $10
Rosé
Charles & Charles $9
*Not available for the Tuesday 50% Off Wine Night promotion.
Beer
Domestic $5
Bud
Bud Light
Coors Light
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Shocktop
Yuengling
Imported $6
Corona
Corona Light
Heineken
Modelo
Pacifico
Stella
Guinness
Cider & Seltzer $6
Ships Wheel Cider
White Claw Black Cherry
High Noon Passion Fruit $9
Local $7
Commonhouse Seasonal
Carolina Kolsch
Coast Hop Art
Palmetto Huger St IPA
Westbrook White Thai
Westbrook One Claw
Westbrook Gose
WW Coastal Love IPA
Breakfast
Classic
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $9
Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup
FRENCH TOAST $9
peach jam, powdered sugar, maple syrup
AMERICAN BREAKFAST $11
2 Eggs, Grits or Potatoes, Bacon or Sausage, Biscuit or Toast
Omelets
served with grits, potatoes or salad
HAM & CHEESE $11
black forest ham, american cheese
FLORENTINE $11
spinach, house cured bacon, gouda
VEGGIE $11
mushroom, squash, peppers, onion, asparagus
Sandwiches
served with grits, potatoes or salad
SMOKED SALMON $11
Avocado, Boursin, Sprouts, Sliced Tomato, Everything Bagel
MONTE CRISTO $10
ham, swiss cheese, peach jam, french toast
BACON + EGG $10
grilled sourdough, american cheese, scrambled eggs, mayo
More
YOGURT + GRANOLA $9
fresh berries, local honey
FRESH FRUIT $3
GRITS $3
POTATOES $3
BACON $3
PORK SAUSAGE $3
VEGGIE SAUSAGE $3
TOAST OR BISCUIT $3
house jams
*Contains ingredients that are raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
