
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 – Wednesday
Open until 10PM
Thursday – Saturday
Open until 11PM
Breakfast
Classic
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $9
Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup
FRENCH TOAST $9
peach jam, powdered sugar, maple syrup
AMERICAN BREAKFAST $11
2 Eggs, Grits or Potatoes, Bacon or Sausage, Biscuit or Toast
Omelets
served with grits, potatoes or salad
HAM & CHEESE $11
black forest ham, american cheese
FLORENTINE $11
spinach, house cured bacon, gouda
VEGGIE $11
mushroom, squash, peppers, onion, asparagus
Sandwiches
served with grits, potatoes or salad
SMOKED SALMON $11
Avocado, Boursin, Sprouts, Sliced Tomato, Everything Bagel
MONTE CRISTO $10
ham, swiss cheese, peach jam, french toast
BACON + EGG $10
grilled sourdough, american cheese, scrambled eggs, mayo
More
YOGURT + GRANOLA $9
fresh berries, local honey
FRESH FRUIT $3
GRITS $3
POTATOES $3
BACON $3
PORK SAUSAGE $3
VEGGIE SAUSAGE $3
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, Fresno Hot Sauce, Shaved Fennel
CRISPY CAULIFLOWER $12
Dried Mango, Poblano Pepper, Cashews, Chile Oil, Lime
TUNISIAN HOT WINGS (8) $16
Harissa Rub, Lemon Herb Yogurt Sauce
GUAC, SALSA & QUESO $12
Corn Chips
Soups & Salads
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $15
Grilled or Fried Chicken, Romaine, Anchovy Croutons, Romano Cheese, Caesar Dressing All The Way
SALMON & AVOCADO SALAD* $19
Grilled Salmon, Artisan Greens, Shaved Brussels, Grapefruit, Toasted Cashews, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
CREAMY TOMATO SOUP $10
Baby Grilled Cheese
Sandwiches & Tacos
Served with choice of Fries, Slaw, or Fruit
HALF POUND BURGER* $14
American Cheese, Shaved Romaine, Onion, Pickles, Comeback Sauce, Brioche Bun
CHICKEN SANDWICH $14
Fried Chicken Breast, Cheddar Bacon Slaw, Romaine, Pickles, Brioche Bun
BACON GRILLED CHEESE $12
Swiss, American, Tomato Jam, Marble Rye
BAJA SHRIMP TACOS $14
Blackened Shrimp, Cilanto Cabbage Slaw, Pico de Gallo, Jalapeño Aioli
STEAK TACOS $14
Flank Steak, Grilled Peppers & Onions, Queso Fresco, Jalapeño Aioli
Pastas & Grains
SHRIMP FRIED RICE $25
Coconut, Kimchi, Mushrooms, Cashews, Hoisin Orange Ginger Sauce
BEEF SHORT RIB $30
Slow Cooked Pot Roast Vegetables, Potato Gnocchi, Rich Jus
FOUR CHEESE RAVIOLI $22
Italian Sausage, Fennel, Parsley, Roasted Tomatoes, Romano Cheese
From the Grill
LAND
Potato Gratin, Brussels Sprouts, Caramelized Onion, Mushroom Jus
8 OZ. FILET MIGNON* $40
12 OZ. NY STRIP* $38
SEA
Roasted Pepper Chimichurri, Jasmine Rice, Grilled Broccolini
ATLANTIC SALMON* $25
CATCH OF THE DAY* MP
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 $10
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Water, Lemonade
Peach Spritz $11
Ketel One Botanical Peach Orange Blossom Infused Vodka, Aperol, Moscato Rosé
Botanical Breeze $11
Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit Rose Infused Vodka, Hibiscus Tea, Grapefruit Juice
The Rogue Raspberry $11
Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Watermelon & Raspberry Puree, Prosecco
Mai Tai $11
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Orange and Pineapple Juices, Grenadine, Captain Morgan Black Rum Floater
Passion Fruit Mimosa $10
Sparkling Wine, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur
Devious Cucumber $11
Hendrick’s Gin, Fresh Cucumber & Blueberries, Sour Mix, Club Soda
Shipwreck Sunset $11
Ketel One Botanical Peach Orange Blossom Infused Vodka, Cointreau, Orange Juice, Sprite
The Sand Spur $11
Espolòn Blanco Tequila, Jalapeños, Blackberries, Sour Mix, Fresh Lime Juice, Club Soda, Salted Rim
Peach Palmer $11
Bulleit Bourbon, Peach Liquor, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Simple Syrup
Frozen Cocktails
Frosé $10
Rosé Wine, Strawberry Purée
Nutty Monkey $11
Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Amaretto, Banana Mix
Atlantic Breeze $11
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Strawberry & Mango Mix
Folly Vice $11
Captain Morgan White Rum, Piña Colada & Strawberry Mix
Captain Crave $11
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Malibu Strawberry Rum, Banana & Strawberry Daiquiri
Blu Rita $11
Tequila, Grand Marnier, Blue Curaçao, Margarita Mix
Dirty Colada $11
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Piña Colada Mix
Chi Chi $11
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Piña Colada Mix & Mango Mix
The Evil Melon $11
Captain Morgan Pineapple, Midori Liqueur, Piña Colada
The Edge $11
Frozen Pineapple Moscow Mule
Smirnoff Pineapple Vodka, Pineapple Puree, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Wine
White
Dr. Loosen “Dr. L” Riesling, Mosel, Germany | $10/$39
Impero Pinot Grigio, Abruzzo, Italy | $10/$29
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
Antonutti Traminer Aromatico, Friuli, Italy | $10/$39
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
Benziger Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California | $10/$35
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
Kaiken Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina | $10/$39
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 | $11/$45
Hedges “Red Mountain”, Washington State | $65
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon*, Alexander Valley, California | $150
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon*, Napa Valley, California | $215
Sparkling
Costaross Prosecco,Veneto, Italy | $10/$39
Veuve Cliquot, Champagne, France | $150
Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Brut*, Champagne, France | $160
Costaross Prosecco Rosé, Veneto, Italy | $10/$39
Luc Belaire Fantome Rosé, Provence, France | $79
Villa Balestra Moscato Rosé, Piemonte, Italy | $10/$39
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
Modelo
Pacifico
Stella
Local $7
Ask your server about our local and seasonal
selections
Cider $6
Ships Wheel Cider
Seltzer
High Noon $11
White Claw Black Cherry $6
No split checks for parties 8 or more