MAIN Menu


 

Dig into the best of Shem Creek with the Saltwater Cowboys main menu—where Southern hospitality meets seafood, BBQ and good vibes. From smoked brisket and pulled pork to fried shrimp, tacos, flatbreads, and classic Lowcountry sides, our menu is packed with bold flavors and local favorites. Whether you're dining dockside or indoors, every dish is crafted to capture the spirit of Charleston and the laid-back vibe of the creek. Come meet us on the creek and enjoy the view!

 
 

Appetizers

Trash Can Nachos – $13.50
Pico, queso, black beans, sour cream, jalapeño
Add: Pulled Pork +4, Brisket +7, Smoked Turkey +5, Smoked Chicken +4

Ahi Tuna Poke – $15.50
Cucumber, sesame seeds, wakame, red onion

Fried Grouper Fingers – $14.50
Lemon and dill tartar sauce

Boals Family Crab Dip – $14.50
Our 50-year-old Boals family recipe served chilled with Ritz crackers

Mexican Street Corn Dip – $11
Fire-roasted corn, peppers, cilantro, lime, Parmesan cheese, Tajín

Chips & Queso – $9
Queso, pico, jalapeño with tortilla chips

Colossal Pretzel – $11
Queso, mustard dipping sauce

Half-Pound Peel & Eat Shrimp – $14.50
Old Bay, lemon, Boals family cocktail sauce

Bang Bang Shrimp – $12.50
8 crispy fried shrimp tossed in zesty Thai chili aioli

Calamari – $14.50
Lightly breaded, served with a lemon citrus aioli

Fried Pickles – $9
Hand-breaded garlic dill pickle chips with honey horseradish sauce

Fried Green Tomatoes – $12
Bacon pimento cheese topped with smoked bacon and strawberry bacon jam

Crispy Brussels Sprouts – $11.50
Tossed in a ginger soy sauce and topped with Sriracha aioli

Smoked Wings – $16
Brined for 24 hours, spice-rubbed, smoked and served dry or sauced
Toss in choice of dry rub (ranch, buffalo, or Old Bay) +1

Deviled Eggs – $8
Five halves of heaven
Add another half +1 each

Salads

Saltwater Caesar Salad – $13
Romaine, Parmesan, cornbread croutons, pickled red onions, Caesar dressing

Cowboy Wedge Salad – $12
Iceberg wedges, smoked bacon, tomato, cucumber, bleu cheese crumbles, homemade ranch

Shem Creek Salad – $12
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, bell pepper, cheddar jack cheese

Add: Grilled or Fried Shrimp +6, Grilled Mahi +8, Brisket +7, Fried Oysters +6, Pulled Chicken or Pork +4, Smoked Turkey Breast +5

Southern Fried Seafood

Served with your choice of two sides

  • Shrimp – $19

  • Flounder – $20

  • Oysters – $24

  • Grouper Fingers – $23

  • 2-Item Combo – $24

  • 3-Item Ultimate Combo – $29

Shem Creek Favorites

Southern Shrimp & Grits – $19
White and yellow grits, creamy tasso gravy, onions and bell peppers

Atlantic Grouper – $23.50
With sautéed Brussels sprouts, cilantro lime rice, pineapple salsa

The Smokehouse Spud – $9.50
Massive smoked baked potato with queso, green onions, and bacon
Add: Pulled Pork +4, Brisket +7, Smoked Chicken +4, Cowboy Baked Beans +5

Sashimi Tuna Poke Bowl – $17.50
Cilantro lime rice, black beans, wakame, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion

Creek Bowl – $14
Cilantro lime rice, black beans, cheddar jack, sour cream, jalapeño, pico, onions, bell peppers
Add: Pulled Pork +4, Brisket +7, Smoked Chicken +4, Grilled Shrimp +6, Mahi Fingers +6

Saltwater Combo – $24
Enjoy a selection from our Southern Fried Seafood options and our House Smoked BBQ to experience the best Saltwater Cowboys has to offer
Sub Brisket +4, Sub St. Louis Spare Ribs +4

House Smoked BBQ

Served with your choice of two sides

  • Pulled Pork – $16

  • Smoked Chicken – $16

  • Smoked Wings – $19

  • Smoked Brisket – $20

  • Smoked Turkey Breast – $15

  • St. Louis Spare Ribs (Half Rack) – $20

  • St. Louis Spare Ribs (Full Rack) – $29

  • The 2 Meat Plate – $20
    Sub Brisket +4, Sub St. Louis Spare Ribs +4

  • The 3 Meat Plate – $24
    Sub Brisket +4, Sub St. Louis Spare Ribs +4

Tacos

Served with fries

  • Cowboy Tacos – Flour tortillas, black beans, pico, cabbage, chipotle aioli

  • Mahi – $15.50

  • Shrimp – $14.50

  • Smoked Chicken – $12.50

  • Pork – $12.50

  • Brisket – $15.50

Burgers

Half-pound American Grass-Fed Beef, served with fries

  • Classic Burger – $16
    American cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato

  • Cowboy Burger – $17
    Bacon pimento cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, lettuce, tomato

  • Big Ol’ Boy Burger – $17.50
    wo patties, queso, bacon, chopped brisket

Sandwiches

Served with fries

  • Shrimp Po Boy – $15
    Baguette, lettuce, tomato, Cajun seasoning, rémoulade

  • Grilled Mahi Sandwich – $17
    Brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, lemon dill tartar

  • Fried Grouper Sandwich – $19
    Hand-breaded, lettuce, tomato, tartar, on brioche bun
    (Grilled grouper available)

  • Pulled Pork Sandwich – $15
    Topped with cole slaw (+.75)

  • Pulled Chicken Sandwich – $15
    Topped with cole slaw (+.75)

  • Turkey Club Po Boy – $14
    Smoked turkey breast, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, Duke’s mayo, bacon on a baguette

Sides (Each $4)

  • Sweet Potato Fries

  • Salt & Pepper Fries

  • Cowboy Baked Beans

  • Cole Slaw

  • Collard Greens

  • Mac ‘N’ Cheese

  • Lima Beans

  • Lowcountry Red Rice

  • Tomato Cucumber Salad

Note: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

A 22% gratuity will be added to parties of 15 or more.