Casual Oceanfront 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.
Shared Plates
Guacamole & House Made Salsa
Tortilla Chips
$9
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Tortilla Chips
$9
Folly Fried Shrimp
Pickled Cabbage, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
$12
Calamari
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
Cornmeal Encrusted Fried Oysters
Buttermilk Dredged, Bacon, Creamed Spinach
$14
Seared Scallops
Creamy Risotto, Fresh Herbs, Crumbled Bacon
$15
Seared Ahi Tuna
Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi, Sweet Soy Glaze
$14
Fried Green Tomato
Crumbled Goat Cheese, Bacon Onion Marmalade
$9
Soups & Salads
Clam Chowder
Chopped Clams, Potatoes, Onions, Bacon, Cream Sherry
$8
Wedge
Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch
$8
Farmers Market Salad
Artisan Greens, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Strawberries, Pecans, Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette
$8
Arugula & Kale Salad
Cranberries, Sunflower Seeds, Shredded Carrots, Balsamic Dressing
$8
Caesar
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan
$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
Calypso Snapper
Carolina Gold Rice, Pickled Vegetables, Bok Choy, Mango Lime Sauce
$27
Fried Flounder & Shrimp
Crispy Fries, Homemade Tartar
$23
Surf & Turf
5oz Filet, Seared Scallops, Crab Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Red Wine Demi
$32
Fresh Catch
Inspired by Local, Seasonal & Sustainable Ingredients
MP
Rum Runner Atlantic Salmon*
Plantation Rice, Grilled Asparagus, Rum Runner Sauce
$23
Shrimp & Crab Pasta
Sweet Corn, Linguine, Crab Cake, Light Cream Sauce
$23
Butcher’s Block
Daily Cut Steak, Truffle Whipped Potatoes, Wild Mushroom Sauce
$29
Low Country Skillet
Local Wreck Fish, Shrimp, Mussels, Sausage, Fingerling Potatoes, Stewed Tomato Broth
$26
Roasted Half Chicken
Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Black Pepper Gravy
$21
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Wild Mushroom, Tomato Spinach
$19
Southern Charm Burger*
Bacon, Fried Green Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Pickles, Brioche Bun, Crispy Fries
$14
Sides
Creamy Herb Risotto
$6
Asparagus
$6
Truffle Whipped Potatoes
$6
Green Beans
$6
Truffle Parmesan Fries
$6
*Contains ingredients that are raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Shared Plates
Guacamole & House Made Salsa
Tortilla Chips
$9
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Tortilla Chips
$9
Folly Fried Shrimp
Pickled Cabbage, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
$12
Chicken Nachos
Fresh Salsa, Queso, BBQ Sauce
$13
Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail
Pickled Okra, Lemon, Cocktail Sauce
$13
Calamari
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
$12
Southern Style Crab Cakes
Arugula Fennel Salad, Remoulade Sauce
$15
Margherita Flatbread
Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Pesto, Balsamic Glaze
$10
Fried Green Tomato
Crumbled Goat Cheese, Bacon Onion Marmalade
$9
Carolina Hot Wings
Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce, Celery Sticks, Ranch Dressing
$10
Soups & Salads
Clam Chowder
Chopped Clams, Potatoes, Onions, Bacon, Cream Sherry
$8
Grilled Salmon Salad*
Artisan Lettuce, Avocado, Artichokes, Roasted Tomatoes, Carrots, Dried Cranberries, Meyer Lemon Basil Vinegrette
$16
Wedge
Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch
$8
Farmers Market Salad
Artisan Greens, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Strawberries, Pecans, Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette
$8
Arugula & Kale Salad
Cranberries, Sunflower Seeds, Shredded Carrots, Balsamic Dressing
$8
Caesar
Romaine Lettuce, Focaccia 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
Daily Fish Tacos
Pan Seared Fish, Shredded Napa Cabbage, Cucumber Salsa, Jalapenño Lime Aioli
$12
Lobster Shrimp Roll
Celery, Onion, Herb Aioli, New England Roll
$16
Crab Cake Sliders*
Crab Cakes, Slider Buns, Cabbage Arugula Slaw, Remoulade Sauce
$15
Fried Flounder Sandwich
Toasted Brioche, Sriracha Mayo, Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Tomato
$12
Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Toasted Brioche Bun, Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Tomato
$12
Blu Seafood Omelet*
Shrimp, Crabmeat, Scallions, Swiss Cheese, Side Salad
$15
Turkey Club
Lettuce, Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Tomatoes, Country White Bread
$12
Grilled Portabella on Focaccia
Oven Roasted Tomatoes and Red Peppers, Baby Spinach, Basil Aioli
12
Warm Brisket Sandwich
Sliced Brisket, Caramelized Onions, Tangy Carolina BBQ Sauce, Texas Toast
$12
Southern Charm Burger*
Bacon, Fried Green Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Onions, Pickles, Brioche Bun
$14
Entrées
Shrimp ‘N’ Grits
Creamy Geechie Boy Grits, Tasso Ham, Sautéed Peppers and Onions
18
Cornmeal Encrusted Fried Shrimp
Coleslaw, Fries, Tartar Sauce
$18
Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Grilled Chicken, Linguini Pasta, Parmesan Cream Sauce
14
Sides
Fries
Chips
Slaw
Fruit
*Contains ingredients that are raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Express Breakfast
BISCUITS & GRAVY
Buttermilk Biscuits, Sausage Gravy
$6
BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Croissant, Egg, Ham or Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Choice of Grits or Potatoes
$8
SMOKED SALMON & BAGEL
Toasted Bagel, Smoked Salmon, Pickled Shallots, Sliced Tomato, Cream Cheese
$10
FRESH FRUIT PARFAIT
Yogurt, Granola, Fresh Fruit
$6
SEASONAL FRUIT & BERRY BOWL
$6
Eggs & More
ALL AMERICAN BREAKFAST*
Two Eggs Any Style, Choice of Bacon, Sausage or Ham & Grits or Potatoes
$10
CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT
English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise Sauce, Choice of Grits or Potatoes
$14
BLU SEAFOOD OMELET*
Shrimp, Crabmeat, Scallions, Swiss Cheese, Fresh Fruit
$15
HAM & EGGS*
Thick Sliced Black Forest Ham, Over Easy Eggs, Potatoes, Toast
$12
EGG WHITE FRITTATA
Asparagus, Tomatoes, Peppers, Goat Cheese
$11
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup
$9
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST
Thick Slice Brioche Bread, Peach Compote, Maple Syrup
$9
BUILD YOUR OWN OMELET
Choices: Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Onion, Peppers, Tomatoes, Spinach, Mushrooms, Cheddar Cheese
$11
SHRIMP ‘N’ GRITS
Creamy Geechie Boy Grits, Tasso Ham, Melted Peppers & Onions
$14
Sides
BISCUIT OR TOAST
$2
SAUSAGE
$3
GEECHEE BOY GRITS
$3
HAM
$3
BREAKFAST POTATOES
$3
FRESH FRUIT
$4
BACON
$3
*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
SOUTHERN CHARM BURGER*
Bacon, Fried Green Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Pickles, Brioche Bun.
CHOICE OF: Chips, Fries, Fruit, or Slaw
$14
CAROLINA HOT WINGS
Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce, Celery Sticks, Ranch Dressing
$10
CHICKEN NACHOS
Fresh Salsa, Queso, BBQ Sauce
$12
PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES
$8
FOLLY FRIED SHRIMP
Pickled Cabbage, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
$12
MARGHERITA FLATBREAD
Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Pesto, Balsamic Glaze
$10
SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Toasted Brioche Bun, Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Tomato.
CHOICE OF: Chips, Fries, Fruit, or Slaw
$12
CRAB CAKE SLIDERS*
Crab Cakes, Slider Buns, Cabbage Arugula Slaw, Remoulade Sauce
CHOICE OF: Chips, Fries, Fruit, or Slaw
$15
BURGER SLIDER*
$7
CALAMARI
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
$12
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
FOLLY MAI TAI
Parrot Bay Rum Flavors, Fresh Fruit Juices, Dark Rum Floater
$10
SPIKED LEMONADE
Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka & Lemonade
$9
FOLLY PEACH
Smirnoff Peach Vodka, Parrot Bay Mango Rum, Pineapple & Orange Juice
$9
DEEP EDDY’S PUNCH
Deep Eddy’s Grapefruit Vodka, Cranberry Juice, & Ginger Beer
$9
CHARLESTON TEA
Charleston’s own Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Water, & a splash of Lemonade
$9
POMEGRANATE MARGARITA
Espolon Silver Tequila, Stirrings Pomegranate, Sour Mix, Triple Sec, & Lime Juice
$9
FOLLY CRUSH
Smirnoff Orange Vodka, Sprite, Triple Sec, & Orange 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 Piña Colada & Strawberry Mix
$10
BLU RITA
Tequila, Margarita Mix, Blue Curacao, & Grand Marnier Floater
$10
CHI CHI
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Mango & Piña Colada Mix
$10
OCEAN POTION
Parrot Bay Mango & Pineapple Rum with Piña Colada Mix
$10
NUTTY MONKEY
Parrot Bay Pineapple Rum, Amaretto, & Banana Mix
$10
DIRTY COLADA
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum & Piña Colada Mix
$10
ATLANTIC BREEZE
Parrot Bay Mango & Pineapple Rum with Strawberry 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
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Smirnoff Vanilla,Van Gogh Espresso Vodka, Baileys, Espresso Beans
$10
HOLY SMOKED OLE FASHIONED
Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Smoked Honey Simple Syrup, Bitters, Splash of Water, Muddled Orange & Cherry
$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 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.
