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
7:00 am – 10:00 pm Daily
Starters
SHRIMP AVOCADO TOAST
blackened shrimp, guacamole, sourdough, radish salad
$13
Crispy Calamari
Sweet Pepper Relish, Comeback Sauce, Grilled Lemon
$13
BUTTERBEAN HUMMUS
mixed olives, heirloom cherry tomato, pita, feta, olive oil
$9
TRUFFLED POTATO FRIES
fingerling potatoes, garlic aioli, romano cheese
$9
CRISPY CAULIFLOWER
dried mango, poblano pepper, cashews, chile oil
$10
SEAFOOD SAUSAGE
pickled vegetable salad, lemon aioli
$13
BURRATA
heirloom cherry tomato, basil pesto, grilled bread
$12
GUACAMOLE + SALSA
corn chips, chile lime salt
$9
Soups & Salads
Corn & Crab Soup
Saltine Crackers
$10
CHILLED AVOCADO TOMATILLO SOUP
shrimp ceviche, chile oil
$10
AVOCADO SALAD WITH GRILLED SALMON
asparagus, heirloom cherry tomato, artisan greens, lemon basil vinaigrette
$16
CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
focaccia croutons, romano cheese, caesar dressing all the way
$13
Sandwiches & Tacos
Served with choice of Fries, Slaw or Fruit
HALF POUND BURGER*
Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, House Pickles, Brioche Bun
Add House Cured Bacon +2
$13
Flank Steak Tacos
Grilled Onions and Poblano, Jalapeno Aioli, Queso Fresco
$12
CRISPY BAJA FISH TACOS
cilantro cabbage slaw, jalapeno aioli, pico de gallo
$12
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
cheddar, hardwood bacon, romaine, ranch dressing, house pickles
$12
TOMATO BASIL GRILLED CHEESE
fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomato, basil pesto
$12
From the Grill
FILET MIGNON 8oz
$35
NY STRIP 12oz
$32
DOUBLE CUT LAMB CHOPS
$37
BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS
$19
Surf & Turf*
6oz filet mignon & 2 cold water sea scallops
$38
ATLANTIC SALMON 7oz
$25
CATCH OF THE DAY 7oz
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CARIBBEAN SPINY LOBSTER 8oz
$35
SHRIMP SKEWERS
$18
ADD ON
½ Caribbean Spiny Lobster Tail $14
2 Coldwater Sea Scallops $9
STEAKHOUSE
fingerling potatoes, brussels sprouts, mushrooms, cauliflower, poblano pepper, rosemary peppercorn jus
NEW SOUTHERN
vegetable barley, farro, wild rice, vegetables, black-eyed peas, butterbeans, lemon aioli, sweet pepper relish
CARIBBEAN
toasted coconut jasmine rice, maduros, golden pineapple relish, coconut kefir lime sauce
Pastas & Grains
“SHELLS” & CHEESE
lobster, crab, smoked gouda, sherry
$19
Scallop Risotto
green pea risotto, shaved vegetable salad
$27
RAVIOLI
shrimp, house cured bacon, roasted tomato sauce, basil pesto
$22
*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
$10
DEVIOUS CUCUMBER
Hendrick’s Gin, Fresh Cucumber & Blueberries, Sour Mix, Club Soda
$10
Botanical Breeze
Grapefruit-Rose Ketel One Botanical, Hibiscus Tea, Grapefruit Juice
$10
THE SAND SPUR
Espolòn Blanco Tequila, Jalapeños, Blackberries, Agave Nectar, Sour Mix, Fresh Lime, Club Soda, Salted Rim
$10
PEACH PALMER
Bulleit Bourbon, Peach Liquor, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Simple Syrup
$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
SHIPWRECK SUNSET
Ketel One Botanical Peach Orange Blossom Infused Vodka, Cointreau, Orange Juice, Sprite
$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
Captain Crave
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Malibu Strawberry Rum, Banana & Strawberry Daiquiri
$10
THE EDGE
Smirnoff Pineapple Vodka, Pineapple Puree, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
$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
THE EVIL MELON
Captain Morgan Pineapple, Midori Liqueur, Piña Colada
$10
CHI CHI
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Piña Colada Mix & Mango Mix
$10
Wine by the Glass
White
Dr. Loosen “L” Riesling $8
Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc $8
Impero Pinot Grigio $8
Columbia Crest Chardonnay $9
Benziger Chardonnay $10
Collevento Sauvignon Blanc $9
Red
Etude “Lyric” Pinot Noir $10
Benton-Lane Pinot Noir $12
Artezin Zinfandel $10
Kaiken Malbec $8
Barossa Estate Cabernet Sauvignon $9
Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon $11
Sparkling
Costaros Prosecco $9
Costaros Prosecco Rosé $9
Villa Balestra Moscato Rosé $9
Rosé
Charles & Charles $9
*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
Modelo $6
Corona $6
Corona Light $6
Heineken $6
Draft
Bud Light $5
Pacifico $5
Shocktop $5
Cider
Bold Rock $6
Ships Wheel $6
Craft
Seasonal & Local Selections $7
Breakfast
Classic
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup
$9
FRENCH TOAST
peach jam, powdered sugar, maple syrup
$9
AMERICAN BREAKFAST
2 Eggs, Grits or Potatoes, Bacon or Sausage, Biscuit or Toast
$10
Omlete
served with grits, potatoes or salad
HAM & CHEESE
black forest ham, american cheese
$11
FLORENTINE
spinach, house cured bacon, gouda
$11
VEGGIE
mushroom, squash, peppers, onion, asparagus
$11
Sandwich
served with grits, potatoes or salad
SMOKED SALMON
Avocado, Boursin, Sprouts, Sliced Tomato, Everything Bagel
$11
MONTE CRISTO
ham, swiss cheese, peach jam, french toast
$10
BACON + EGG
grilled sourdough, american cheese, scrambled eggs, mayo
$10
More
YOGURT + GRANOLA
fresh berries, local honey
$9
FRUIT, GRITS, POTATOES, BACON, SAUSAGE, VEGGIE SAUSAGE
$3 EACH
OVERNIGHT OATS
whipped cream, cashew butter, berries, oat milk
$7
TOAST OR BISCUIT
house jams
$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.
