Morgan Creek Grill

Had a phenomenal meal, fresh tuna with mango salsa and grits was especially tasty. The staff was attentive and friendly, I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the area. Great place to take your family for a more formal dinner on the 1^st floor, or you can head to the roof deck for a more informal environment.

This is a favorite lunch place for us on warm, sunny days-​beautiful views from upper deck. Our favorite item is the taco trio — one each — pork, shrimp, and fish. They are very tasty — nothing bland about them! Very casual atmosphere — the view is the star — combined with decent bar type food — we like to stop here when we are out bicycling.

We got here during that weird in time between lunch and dinner (4pm) but luckily it was happy hour and they keep their upper deck open for «casual» food. I had a delicious grilled mahi mahi sandwich with roasted root veggies on the side, plus 2 rounds of a great vodka cocktail with pink lemonade and champagne (very drinkable). Our table got fried pickles (which I’m not a huge fan of but everyone else seems to be), gator tots (these are not something I’d get myself, but they were actually quite good and tender), and fried calamari (I prefer the grilled version but these were fresh). A lovely waitress served us and it was a gorgeous sunset meal, with the rivers and boats and fancy houses and dolphins (!!!) all around.

This place is all about the view and vibe, oh and the view… the bar upstairs is a great place to hang out any day the sun is shining and that alone is worth 4 stars. The food is average bar food, and the service was good. Go here order some food and a drink and relax, that’s what this place does best. I know there is a full service restaurant down stairs that appears to be fancier, didn’t try it though, places like this don’t need to be fancy to me as this is where you come to put something in your tummy and recharge the brain.

Now this place is nice! Not one food item anyone ordered in our party was not delicious. Good portions, great view.
This is a great date place and the locals are in the know and frequent it often. My fave the spinach salad and filet!

Have a friend down from Boston, and was looking for that perfect «you get it at the beach kind of ambiance» for breakfast on Sunday. After lamenting over where to go, I settled in on Isle of Palms… somewhere…anywhere. After cruising past Sea Biscuit and seeing the line of hot, hungry tourists standing in the sun waiting for seats, I wheeled right around and drove us to Morgan Creek Grill. I knew they offered a Brunch, and hadn’t recalled hearing any negatives, so thought ‘why not?’ Seeing now that I should have turned to fellow Unilocalers for help with my choice, as this was not my most stellar moment in terms of entertaining an out-​of-​towner…
To begin, our waiter was either still intoxicated from the night before or was simply THAT CONDESCENDING by nature. We ordered one coffee, one tea, and one Mimosa. Funny thing about that Mimosa, as was quite colorful, arriving to our table in a flute covered in some other gals pink lipstick. There was no mistaking that our waiter saw this and seemingly figured he wouldn’t say anything if I didn’t. Plates came quick, so was optimistic, only to be let down before even tasting. People, they are only ‘homefries’ if you put some onions, the occasional bell pepper and a bunch of TLC into them; everything else is just a frozen, salt and preservative-​coated potato hunk that you threw into a deep fryer, and frankly, leaves me wondering why I am paying the price I am for the accompanying plate of eggs. My Benedict was meh and barely warm when served; I ordered it with a filet, but will testify that it was no more than a tip. My friend ordered the Western omelet. She picked most of the RAW vegetables out of it and settled in on choking down the aforementioned potato hunks.
So, two plates, one each coffee/​tea and one hot pink Revlon-​laced Mimosa, $ 51.98 before gratuity. I am a local who should know better; visitors, go elsewhere unless you have a strong stomach and are made of money. This makes me sad, because the location and the vistas and the boat activity… it’s all going to waste. This venue deserves to be so much more, and employ servers and a chef who care about first and second and third impressions, and about the food and bev industry. Sooooo many AMAZING places to dine in the Lowcountry. Next time, I take my own advice!

4 stars, because the view earns a star all on it’s own. Otherwise, the food and service earns 3 stars from me.
I loved seeing the tug boat push it’s barge out to sea from our table’s vantage point – interesting fact… tug boats push as much as they pull.
Also, why on earth on Sundays does the upper deck bar, the best view in the restaurant, not open until 1pm?
Sunday brunch features the best bloody Mary bar I’ve found – make sure you specify which vodka you prefer because our server didn’t ask. And I do have a preference. (Charleston’s own Chilled Dills Vodka!) Multiple pickled vegetables to add to your cocktail as we as other spices and ingredients! And bacon. Enough said.
Don’t get the huevos rancheros if you enjoy a traditional version of the dish. Theirs is severed in a mini fried tostado with shredded cheese and Pico de Gallo. Not amazing. The crab cake Benedict looked delicious but I can’t speak personally to its taste. In all honesty, the food is not a reason to visit.
I would come back for the live music, but the newly built stage remains empty for now for whatever red tape reason – I’ll add my signature to the petition list to keep live music alive «at the creek» on the way out the door.

I will always love dining at Morgan Creek Grill. I will never enjoy grouchy, unfriendly servers who act as if they detest their job. I serve others & I serve with a smile because people deserve kindness, cheerfulness & smiles! I don’t know the name of our server but he sucked at his job.
Our view on the deck was outstanding, the calamari was superb… Loved the fried peppers in there… Delicious simply grilled tuna & mahi mahi! The shrimp & grits were just ok… We’ve had far better grits! Our nightcap at the outdoor bar by the boat ramp was delightful as well & served up by delightful bartenders! We still will go back!
Sure do miss the live rooftop music! Yes, we did sign the petition!

Outstanding ! Great Saturday Lunch.
The Admiral had a very tasty and generous Shrimp Po’ Boy… She reports the dressing and the bread was Spot On– a perfect pistolet… accompanied by a perfect side dish of Roasted Root Vegetables.
I picked the Oyster-​Version Po’ Boy, with Slaw… Washed down with a draft of Sam Adams Seasonal. Great choice… the pairing suggested by our waiter.
Bonus— the Morgan Creek Grill is located on one of the most scenic part of the island. There isn’t a bad table on the top deck. We were looking out on the waterway and Marina full of boats I can only dream of.
It was a beautiful sunny day, but the deck is closed-​in and has very good heaters, if you pick a chilly day.
Plenty of parking.
The service was prompt and friendly. Our waiter very professional.
The bill was very reasonable… Good value. It’s special place to take those out of town guests or your sweetie.

This place could be great but they don’t really care. It’s very apparent from the service and attitude of the staff but at the end of the day food rules. Unfortunately this food is bad and getting worse. Go anywhere but here for a great meal. If you just want an appetizer and drink it’s great. The view and location is awesome but these people can’t make anything awesome. My wife actually got a «fillet» that was more like a sirloin tip. So strange and criminal to try and trick your customers.
My vote is avoid this place for food unless you are dying. There are plenty of better options on Sullivan’s Island.