Your Hometown Lowdown On Spring on Shem Creek

Best things to do in Spring in Mount Pleasant: Visit Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek

We know you can feel it, too. The sun is shining longer. The temperature is rising day by day. The docks are getting busier (and so’s the outside bar). Spring is on its way, and, before you know it, we’ll be watching sunsets and sipping whatever with good food and friends in the great outdoors. 

Whether you’re born and raised in Charleston or here for spring break on Isle of Palms or Folly Beach, the truth is the truth. There’s nothing like spring at Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek. 

So, mind if some creekside locals give you the lowdown?

The Wildlife Shows Off

This season is more than a wake-up call for our community. Springtime is showtime for Lowcountry wildlife. Waterfront dining at Saltwater Cowboys offers you one of the locations for spotting local fowl, fish and more.

Bring your binoculars. You’ll be on the lookout for:

  • Dolphins

  • Herons and egrets

  • Pelicans

  • Sea turtles (rare)

  • Crabs and fish

P.S. An after-dinner stroll on the Shem Creek Boardwalk is an excellent way to spot marine life, while also working off your meal (and making room for drinks). And if you want to get up close and personal, you can take to the waters. 

The Weather and Water Are Just Right

The Charleston area is famous for its outdoor and water-bound activities, like kayaking on Shem Creek or a dolphin cruise on the Charleston Harbor, and spring is the perfect time to enjoy it all.

The weather during spring in Mount Pleasant, SC, is in that sweet spot we all crave from a coastal town. The air is warm, though the heat isn’t sweltering, and the humidity is still holding off. Afternoons are warm, and evenings are just cool enough to make any hour the ideal happy hour. We’re talking open-air tables, delicious southern BBQ and no rush. 

That’s what waterfront dining in Charleston is all about.

Seafood In Charleston Tastes Better Outdoors

Oysters, fish, shrimp… it all hits a little differently when you’re sitting by the water with a Saltwater Cerveza or Dockside Lemonade in hand. That’s part of what keeps folks coming back to SWC and our fellow Shem Creek seafood restaurants year after year.

These Saltwater Cowboys seafood favorites are a must-try:

  • Southern fried flounder, oysters and shrimp

  • Southern shrimp and grits

  • Grouper tacos

  • Shrimp Po Boy

  • Boals family crab dip

And if you’re more in the mood for something smoky and slow-cooked, you can’t go wrong with anything from our lunch, dinner or new brunch menu. Around here, seafood and BBQ aren’t opposites. They’re equal parts of the Boals Family story.

Savor the Flavor and the View

If you’re searching for restaurants in Charleston that offer something a little different, don’t skip the creek. Check out our full menu and come see why folks keep coming back for more.


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