
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 – Wednesday
Breakfast
7:30 am – 10:30 am
Lunch & Dinner
11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday – Saturday
Breakfast
7:30 am – 10:30 am
Lunch & Dinner
11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Tiki Bar
Sunday – Thursday
Open until 11PM
Friday & Saturday
Open until 12AM
Breakfast
Classic
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $11
Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup
FRENCH TOAST $12
peach jam, powdered sugar, maple syrup
AMERICAN BREAKFAST $15
2 Eggs, Grits or Potatoes, Bacon or Sausage, Biscuit or Toast
Omelets
served with grits, potatoes or salad
HAM & CHEESE $15
black forest ham, american cheese
FLORENTINE $15
spinach, house-cured bacon, gouda
VEGGIE $14
mushroom, squash, peppers, onion, asparagus
Sandwiches
served with grits, potatoes or salad
SMOKED SALMON $15
Avocado, Boursin, Sprouts, Sliced Tomato, Everything Bagel
MONTE CRISTO $15
ham, swiss cheese, peach jam, french toast
BACON + EGG $14
grilled sourdough, american cheese, scrambled eggs, mayo
More
YOGURT + GRANOLA $10
fresh berries, local honey
FRESH FRUIT $4
GRITS $3
POTATOES $3
BACON $5
PORK SAUSAGE $5
VEGGIE SAUSAGE $6
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.
No split checks for parties 8 or more
Starters
FRIED AVOCADO $14
Blackened Shrimp, Jalapeño Aioli, Table Salsa
CALAMARI FRIES $13
Sweet Pepper Relish, Comeback Sauce, Grilled Lemon
FRIED OYSTER TOAST $17
Grilled Focaccia, Lemon Aioli, Hot Sauce, Cole Slawe
CRISPY CAULIFLOWER $12
Dried Mango, Poblano Pepper, Cashews, Chile Oil, Lime
JUMBO CHICKEN WINGS (8) $16
Choose your Preparation
Yucatan Style: Green Chile Crema, Pickled Onions
Bar Style: Celery, Ranch, Hot Sauce
GUAC, SALSA & QUESO $12
Corn Chips
BURRATA $14
Arugula, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Italian Dressing, Focaccia
Soups & Salads
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $15
Grilled or Fried Chicken, Romaine Hearts, Anchovy Breadcrumbs, Romano Cheese, Caesar Dressing All The Way
SALMON & AVOCADO SALAD* $21
Artisan Greens, Pickled Red Onion, Hearts of Palm, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
EAST COAST CRAB SOUP $12
Tomato Broth, Field Peas, Wild Rice, Baguette
Sandwiches & Tacos
Served with choice of Fries, Slaw, or Fruit
HALF POUND BURGER* $16
American Cheese, Shaved Romaine, Onion, Pickles, Comeback Sauce, Brioche Bun
CHICKEN SANDWICH $16
Fried Chicken Breast, Cheddar Bacon Slaw, Pickles, Brioche Bun
CRAB MELT $16
Dill Cream Cheese, Lemon Mayo, Cucumber
SHRIMP CEVICHE TACOS $15
Cucumber, Jalapeño, Radish & Cabbage, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Chile Lime Crema
STEAK TACOS $15
Flank Steak, Grilled Peppers & Onions, Queso Fresco, Jalapeño Aioli
Pastas & Grains
SHRIMP LO MEIN $27
Hoisin Orange Ginger Sauce, Kimchi, Cashews, Scallions
BEEF TENDERLOIN & GNOCCHI $27
Exotic Mushrooms, Madeira Wine Sauce
SCALLOPS & GRAINS $32
Barley, Farro, Wild Rice, Garden Vegetables, Roasted Pepper Vinaigrette, Arugula & Herb Salad
From the Grill
LAND
Potato Gratin, Asparagus, Mushroom Jus
8 OZ. FILET MIGNON* $40
12 oz. RIBEYE* $39
½ CRISPY JOYCE FARMS CHICKEN $27
SEA
Field Pea Succotash, Tomato Confit
ATLANTIC SALMON* $25
CATCH OF THE DAY* MP
GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS* $25
*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
Charleston Tea $11
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Water, Lemonade
Peach Spritz $11
Ketel One Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom Vodka, Aperol, Sparkling Rosé
Sevilla Sunset $11
Tanqueray Sevilla Orange Gin, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Club Soda
Mai Tai $11
Captain Morgan Silver Spiced Rum, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Grenadine, Goslings Black Rum Floater
Painkiller $11
Pusser’s Rum, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Cream of Coconut, Nutmeg
Devious Cucumber $11
Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint Vodka or Hendrick’s Gin, Fresh Cucumber & Blueberries, Sour Mix, Club Soda
Sun Dancer $11
Astral Blanco Tequila, Raspberry Purée, Prosecco
The Sand Spur $11
Astral Blanco Tequila, Jalapeños, Blackberries, Simple Syrup, Sour Mix, Club Soda, Salted Rim
Frozen Cocktails
Bushwacker $11
Vodka, Rum, Kahlúa, Amaretto, Chocolate Syrup, Cream of Coconut, Nutmeg
Nutty Monkey $11
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Amaretto, Banana Daiquiri Mix
Atlantic Breeze $11
Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Strawberry & Mango Daiquiri Mix
Folly Vice $11
Captain Morgan Silver Spiced Rum, Piña Colada & Strawberry Daiquiri Mix
Watermelon Basil Margarita $11
Astral Blanco Tequila, Sour Mix, Watermelon Purée, Basil
Chi Chi $11
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Piña Colada Mix & Mango Mix
The Edge $11
Cîroc Pineapple Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Crushed Ice
Folly Crush $11
Smirnoff Orange Vodka, Triple Sec, Orange Juice, Club Soda, Crushed Ice
Wine
White
Sea Sun Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California | $10
La Fiera Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy | $9
Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa | $29
Twin Islands Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand | $10/$39
Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand | $49
Brochard Sancerre, Loire Valley, France | $69
Chiarlo Gavi, Piedmonte, Italy | $51
Kettmeir Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy | $45
Elk Cove Pinot Gris, Williamette Valley, Oregon | $44
Chateau Mont-Redon Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France | $49
Calera Viognier, Mt Harlan, California | $55
Rodney Strong “Chalk Hill” Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California | $12/$45
Copain “Tous Ensemble” Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California | $55
Saint M Riesling, Mosel, Germany | $10
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California | $49
Ramey Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California | $89
Red
Etude “Lyric” Pinot Noir,Central Coast, California | $10/$39
Benton-Lane Pinot Noir, Wilamette Valley, Oregon | $12/$45
Ken Wright Pinot Noir, Wilamette Valley, Oregon | $59
Bravium Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, California | $69
Pico Maccario Barbera, Piemonte, Italy | $42
Beronia Rioja “Reserva”, Rioja, Spain | $49
Antonutti Cabernet Franc, Friuli, Italy | $39
Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino, California | $10/$39
Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma, California | $49
Truchard Merlot, Napa Valley, California | $65
Tinazzi “Ripasso”, Veneto, Italy | $49
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California | $75
Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, California | $12/$45
Hedges “Red Mountain”, Washington State | $65
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon*, Alexander Valley, California | $150
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon*, Napa Valley, California | $215
Sparkling
Veuve Cliquot, Champagne, France | $150
Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Brut*, Champagne, France | $160
La Marca Prosecco, Veneto, Italy | $10
Luc Belaire Fantome Rosé, Provence, France | $79
Simonet Rosé, Champagne, France | $10
J. Roget Brut, California | $8
Rosé
Charles & Charles, Columbia Valley, Washington | $10/$35
Gerard Bertand, Languedoc, France | $42
Stoller, Willamette Valley, Oregon | $45
Whispering Angel, Provence, France | $49
Ramoro, Abruzzo, Italy | $39
LARGE ROSÉ BOTTLES*
Whispering Angel
Provence, France
1.5L $99 | 3L $199
Wolffer Estate
The Hamptons, New York
1.5L $99 | 3L $199
Chloe
Central Coast, California
1.5L $75
Aix
Provence, France
1.5L $99 | 3L $199
Luc Belaire Fantome
Provence, France
1.5L $120 | 3L $299
*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
Guinness
Heineken
Pacifico
Stella
Local $7
Ask your server about our local and seasonal
selections
Cider $6
Ships Wheel Cider
Seltzer
Nütrl Vodka Seltzer $9
White Claw $6
No split checks for parties 8 or more