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Explore the Saltwater Cowboys menu, featuring Southern-style seafood, BBQ, and Lowcountry favorites on the waterfront of Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC. From smoked brisket and pulled pork to fried shrimp, tacos, and classic sides, our Charleston waterfront and seafood restaurant serves bold flavors with a laid-back coastal vibe. Whether you’re looking for Shem Creek restaurants with indoor dining or outdoor dockside views, Saltwater Cowboys is the perfect spot to enjoy a true taste of Mount Pleasant. Dine dockside at Saltwater Cowboys and taste why we’re a favorite among Shem Creek restaurants!
Appetizers
Trash Can Nachos – $13.50
Pico, queso, black beans, sour cream, and jalapeño
Add: Pulled Pork +$4, Brisket +$7, Smoked Turkey +$5, Smoked Chicken +$4
Ahi Tuna Poke – $15.50
Cucumber, sesame seeds, wakame, and red onion
Fried Grouper Fingers – $14.50
Served with 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, and Tajín
Chips & Queso – $9
Queso, pico, jalapeño served with tortilla chips
Colossal Pretzel – $11
Warm baked pretzel served with queso and mustard dipping sauce
Half-Pound Peel & Eat Shrimp – $14.50
Old Bay seasoning and lemon with Boals family cocktail sauce
Bang Bang Shrimp – $12.50
8 crispy fried shrimp tossed in zesty Thai chili aioli
Calamari – $14.50
Lightly breaded calamari served with a lemon citrus aioli
Fried Pickles – $9
Hand-breaded garlic dill pickle chips served 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, and Caesar dressing
Cowboy Wedge Salad – $12
Iceberg wedges, smoked bacon, tomato, cucumber, bleu cheese crumbles, and homemade ranch
Shem Creek Salad – $12
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, bell pepper, and 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 with creamy tasso gravy, onions, and bell peppers
Atlantic Grouper – $23.50
With sautéed Brussels sprouts, cilantro lime rice, and pineapple salsa
The Smokehouse Spud – $9.50
Massive smoked baked potato topped 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, and red onion
Creek Bowl – $14
Cilantro lime rice, black beans, cheddar jack, sour cream, jalapeño, pico, onions, and 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, 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.