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
Sunday-Thursday
7:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday
7:30 am – 10:00 pm
Starters
SHRIMP AVOCADO TOAST
blackened shrimp, guacamole, giardiniera, sourdough,
Calamari Fries
Sweet Pepper Relish, Comeback Sauce, Grilled Lemon
CRISPY CAULIFLOWER
dried mango, poblano pepper, cashews, chile oil
TRUFFLED POTATOES
fingerling potatoes, garlic aioli, romano cheese
GUACAMOLE, SALSA & QUESO
corn chips
THAI CHILE CHICKEN WINGS (6)
soy pickles, hoisin orange ginger sauce
BURRATA
butter beans, grapefruit, fennel, garlic oil, grilled bread
Soups & Salads
CREAMY TOMATO SOUP
baby grilled cheese
CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
focaccia croutons, romano cheese, caesar dressing all the way
AVOCADO SALAD WITH GRILLED SALMON
artisan greens, fennel, grapefruit, butterbeans, lemon basil vinaigrette
Sandwiches & Tacos
Served with choice of Fries, Slaw or Fruit
HALF POUND ” WINTER” BURGER*
grilled cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion & bacon & tomato jam
Flank Steak Tacos
Grilled Onions and Poblano, Jalapeno Aioli, Queso Fresco
CRISPY BAJA FISH TACOS
cilantro cabbage slaw, jalapeno aioli, salsa verde
CHICKEN PARM
fried chicken, roasted tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, brioche bun
CRISPY SALMON “BLT”
house pickled green tomato, hardwood bacon, romaine, lemon aioli
From the Grill
FILET MIGNON 8oz
NY STRIP 12oz
BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS
CATCH OF THE DAY 7oz
ATLANTIC SALMON 7oz
SHRIMP SKEWERS
ADD ON
2 Coldwater Sea Scallops
STEAKHOUSE
fingerling potatoes, cauliflower, mushrooms, brussels sprouts, poblano pepper, rosemary peppercorn jus
NEW SOUTHERN
vegetable barley, farro, wild rice, vegetables, butterbeans, black-eyed peas, lemon aioli, sweet pepper relish
Pastas & Grains
RAVIOLI
shrimp, hardwood bacon, roasted tomato sauce, basil pesto
Scallops
short-grain fried rice, hoisin orange ginger sauce, hot chiles, cashews
*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
Signature Cocktails
THE ROGUE RASPBERRY
Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Watermelon & Raspberry Puree, Prosecco
DEVIOUS CUCUMBER
Hendrick’s Gin, Fresh Cucumber & Blueberries, Sour Mix, Club Soda
Botanical Breeze
Grapefruit-Rose Ketel One Botanical, Hibiscus Tea, Grapefruit Juice
THE SAND SPUR
Espolòn Blanco Tequila, Jalapeños, Blackberries, Agave Nectar, Sour Mix, Fresh Lime, Club Soda, Salted Rim
PEACH PALMER
Bulleit Bourbon, Peach Liquor, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Simple Syrup
Peach Spritz
Peach-Orange Blossom Botanical, Aperol, Moscato Rosé
Mai Tai
Myer’s Platinum Rum, Triple Sec, Orgeat, Velvet Falernum, Myer’s Dark
SHIPWRECK SUNSET
Ketel One Botanical Peach Orange Blossom Infused Vodka, Cointreau, Orange Juice, Sprite
Charleston Tea
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Water, Lemonade
Passion Fruit Mimosa
Sparkling Wine, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur
Frozen Cocktails
Frosé
Rosé Wine, Strawberry Purée
Folly Vice
Naked Turtle Rum, Piña Colada & Strawberry Mix
Blu Rita
Tequila, Grand Marnier, Blue Curaçao, Margarita Mix
Captain Crave
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Malibu Strawberry Rum, Banana & Strawberry Daiquiri
THE EDGE
Smirnoff Pineapple Vodka, Pineapple Puree, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Dirty Colada
Captain Morgan Rum, Piña Colada Mix
Nutty Monkey
Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Amaretto, Banana Mix
Atlantic Breeze
Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Strawberry & Mango Mix
THE EVIL MELON
Captain Morgan Pineapple, Midori Liqueur, Piña Colada
CHI CHI
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Piña Colada Mix & Mango Mix
Wine by the Glass
White
Dr. Loosen “L” Riesling
Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc
Impero Pinot Grigio
Columbia Crest Chardonnay
Benziger Chardonnay
Collevento Sauvignon Blanc
Red
Etude “Lyric” Pinot Noir
Benton-Lane Pinot Noir
Artezin Zinfandel
Kaiken Malbec
Barossa Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon
Sparkling
Costaros Prosecco
Costaros Prosecco Rosé
Villa Balestra Moscato Rosé
Rosé
Charles & Charles
*Not available for the Tuesday 50% Off Wine Night promotion.
Beer
Domestic
Bud
Bud Light
Michelob Ultra
Coors Light
Miller Lite
Imported
Modelo
Corona
Corona Light
Heineken
Draft
Bud Light
Pacifico
Shocktop
Cider
Bold Rock
Ships Wheel
Craft
Seasonal & Local Selections
Breakfast
Classic
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup
FRENCH TOAST
peach jam, powdered sugar, maple syrup
AMERICAN BREAKFAST
2 Eggs, Grits or Potatoes, Bacon or Sausage, Biscuit or Toast
Omlete
served with grits, potatoes or salad
HAM & CHEESE
black forest ham, american cheese
FLORENTINE
spinach, house cured bacon, gouda
VEGGIE
mushroom, squash, peppers, onion, asparagus
Sandwich
served with grits, potatoes or salad
SMOKED SALMON
Avocado, Boursin, Sprouts, Sliced Tomato, Everything Bagel
MONTE CRISTO
ham, swiss cheese, peach jam, french toast
BACON + EGG
grilled sourdough, american cheese, scrambled eggs, mayo
More
YOGURT + GRANOLA
fresh berries, local honey
FRUIT, GRITS, POTATOES, BACON, SAUSAGE, VEGGIE SAUSAGE
TOAST OR BISCUIT
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.
