Fish Stew is Back: A Lowcountry Family Tradition Returns to SWC

Saltwater Cowboys waterfront restaurant in Shem Creek, SC

Key Takeaways:

  • Fish stew is back for a limited time at Saltwater Cowboys – available on Thursdays throughout the fall and winter.
  • The dish is a Boals’ family recipe and celebrates the Lowcountry lifestyle and flavors.
  • Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant offers waterfront dining just outside of Charleston.

Looking for another reason to visit Shem Creek this winter? Saltwater Cowboys’ owner Wade Boals has some exciting news to share.

A Lowcountry Family Tradition Returns to Saltwater Cowboys

In October of 1967, my grandfather, Ronald M. Boals Sr., and my father, Ronald M. Boals Jr., opened the original Trawler Seafood Restaurant on Shem Creek.

Nearly 60 years later, we’re proud to keep a little piece of that family tradition alive at Saltwater Cowboys.

Beginning this week and continuing every Thursday through the winter, while it lasts, we’ll be serving their original family recipe for Lowcountry Fish Stew & Cornbread as one of our Thursday specials.

This recipe has been in our family for nearly 60 years, and every bowl brings back a lot of great memories of my grandfather, my father and the early days of waterfront seafood restaurants on Shem Creek.

So, be on the lookout and come hungry. When the fish stew is gone, it’s gone until the following Thursday!

We’re honored to share a little bit of our family’s Lowcountry history with yours. 

– Wade Boals and the Saltwater Cowboys Team

There’s more to love on our menu!

Fish stew is just one of our favorites. From creekside cocktails to classic southern meals, Saltwater Cowboys is the go-to for waterfront dining on Shem Creek for Charleston locals and visitors alike. Explore our full menu and plan your visit.

Maddie Acee