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.
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
Jicama, Basil
$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
Golden Sriracha-Preserved Lemon Mayo, LTO, Herb Focaccia
$13
Blackened Mahi Tacos
Napa Cabbage, Pico, Jalapeno Aioli
$12
Lobster Roll
Lobster, Diced 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
$21
Swordfish
$28
Lobster Tail
$33
Land
Served with: Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Charred Tomatoes
Choice of Chimichurri or Demi Glace
Espresso Rubbed Flank*
$21
Filet Mignon*
$33
NY Strip*
$28
Half Chicken
$19
Skewers
Served with: Mixed Green Salad
Choice of All Four Sauces
Beef Tenderloin*
$18
Swordfish
$16
Shrimp
$14
Chicken
$12
Pasta & Rice
Shrimp Pesto
Arugula Pesto, Carolina Shrimp, Sundried Tomatoes, Penne
$22
Ahi Rice Bowl
Ahi Tuna, Jasmine Rice, Radishes, Sprouts, Farm Egg, Ponzu Sauce
$21
Linguine with Clams
Littleneck Clams, White Wine, Calabrian Chili
$22
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Arborio Rice, Asiago, Exotic Mushrooms Blend
$19
*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
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.
