Bowen's Island Restaurant

Bowen's Island Restaurant
Interactive map of Bowen's Island Restaurant
Restaurant information
Established1946
OwnerRobert Barber
Previous ownerMae Bowen
Food typelowcountry cuisine
Location1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, South Carolina, 29412, United States
Coordinates32°40′31″N 79°57′53″W / 32.67528°N 79.96472°W / 32.67528; -79.96472

Bowen's Island Restaurant is a restaurant serving lowcountry cuisine in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2006 it was named one of America's Classics by the James Beard Foundation.[1]

The restaurant was opened in 1946 by Mae Bowen.[2] As of 2016 it was run by her grandson, Robert Barber.[1]

Starting in 1983 photographer Cramer Gallimore documented the restaurant; his work was showcased at the 2012 Charleston Wine + Food Festival.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Hoffman, Anya. James Beard's All-American eats : recipes and stories from our best-loved local restaurants. pp. 11, 32, 46, 49. OCLC 1335726572.
  2. ^ a b Harvin, Stephanie (February 28, 2012). "Updated Bowen's Island clings to steamy past". Post and Courier. Retrieved May 5, 2023.