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 +4The 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, tomatoCowboy Burger – $17
Bacon pimento cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, lettuce, tomatoBig Ol’ Boy Burger – $17.50
wo patties, queso, bacon, chopped brisket
Sandwiches
Served with fries
Shrimp Po Boy – $15
Baguette, lettuce, tomato, Cajun seasoning, rémouladeGrilled Mahi Sandwich – $17
Brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, lemon dill tartarFried 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.