Pressley's At The Marina

The service here was good but the food was terrible for the price. It tasted like it came out of the freezer section and had absolutely no flavor at all. Very disappointed.

If I could give Pressley's zero stars I would. Let's start with how absolutely ridiculous it is to figure out how to get into this restaurant. We had no idea where to park and after two tries found that the lot in front is not just for the park, but also where you park for Pressley's. When we walked toward the building it was VERY dark and not lit at all. There's a sign for the staff entrance but nothing saying where you go in as a customer. After my oldest walked onto the dark dock area, he found stairs heading up. We decided to try them and found them to be the entrance. Once inside we were greeted after a few minutes and taken to our table. The inside is cute, clean, and was noisier than most places. Our hostess gave us the menus and walked away. When the server came over she had a basket of crisps and a dip and said it was complimentary and we were pleasantly surprised by this. She was absolutely not friendly. In fact, picture the opposite of a friendly server and that was her. We ordered waters to start and I think it set her off bc she visibly rolled her eyes and walked away. When she returned she never asked if we had questions, just came yo take our order, then walked away. There were two or three other servers, all wearing Pressley's t-shirts... they were girls in their 20s or so and VERY outgoing and friendly with their tables. They were laughing, smiling, and so pleasant. Then there was our server... who to be honestly appeared to be an owner or manager bc she was not in casual clothes, looked to be in her early 50s or so, and was dressed up in dress pants and a nice top. Our food came and it was okay- nothing to write home about. We were honestly surprised by how expensive everything was. I got the she crab soup and it was $11. Drinks were $4 each which is why we saved $16 by drinking water. While most places on Edisto are expensive, I found the lack-luster service to make the experience not worth the money. What's unfortunate is that was spending the day at the beach we met another family and we got to talking about dining experiences on the island. They too had a horrible experience at Pressley's and had the same server. Another couple was listening in and said they were planning on going there that night, but would be finding another place after hearing our stories. I guess if you're lucky enough to get a good server MAYBE you could have a good experience, but between that, the price tag, and the weird hidden way to enter, you're better off giving up the hunt and going somewhere else.

I hate to do it, but again, I have to admit that I was disappointed with this restaurant. We used to go here when it was Sunset Grill I think? way back when, and I guess it changed management. BTW, we weren't too fond of the foods back then, but loved the view. First of all, I'll start with the positives. We love the marina view from this restaurant...and we also enjoyed the walk around the pier. Also, I liked their patio area...which was somewhat used for folks on the waiting list. Now, that's where my initial aggravation began. The wait for this place is LOOONG. We got here just after 5 pm, and we had to wait 50 minutes. It has to be because of the marina location/view. The restaurant itself looked much different than what I remembered back when under another name ...and in a way, nicer than before. Still, it's not a fancy restaurant...but just another local joint with a casual, beachy vibe. Also, the service was fine...no major issues. Now comes the disappointment...with the food. As much as we've been coming here for decades, I should be used to mediocre foods in Edisto...but somehow, I keep hoping for better. Especially now that they like many other restaurants since Covid/Inflation jacked up the price points. Majority of the entree items on the menu were around 30 bucks...so of course, I expected more. Well...Despite the lofty pricing, the foods were very basic...basically on par with your common fish camps. I ordered the Flounder and Scallops, with their sides, Red Rice and Cole Slaw both served in plastic cups, no less! . Overall, the foods were just not that good. Same with their ridiculously pricey Fried Calamari....which was just too salty and chewy, not crispy just NOT good! . My husband didn't seem too thrilled with the foods either. Sadly, I thought Showmars and Pier 51 was better...not just in taste, but in presentation. I just don't understand the pricing for these not-so-great foods with zero effort in presentation at that see my pics, and see if you disagree . Again, it must be the beach/marina location...*SIGH* So...basically, just as before with Sunset Grill ?? , we loved the views...but not the foods.

I've visited this place a few times now, and I have to say, the she crab soup is pure goodness in a bowl! The touch of sherry truly enhances the flavor. And then there’s Annie—she really elevates the experience! The service for drinks and refills was fantastic. The chips and dip are absolutely delicious—we loved them so much that we ordered two to-go! I can't wait to take them back to Virginia! The view from the causeway is stunning; watching the boats go by adds to the whole experience. Overall, it’s such a great spot!

The atmosphere is fun, though the space is on the smaller side and boasts fantastic views of the water. However, be prepared: the air conditioning is quite strong and non-adjustable. When we visited and the outside temperature was around 60 degrees, it felt freezing inside. Additionally, it’s important to note that the restaurant is located upstairs and the parking lot is gravel, making it less accessible for those with disabilities. The highlight of our experience was definitely our server, Dany. She excelled at anticipating needs, was accommodating, and friendly. She asked all the right questions to ensure our meal was just right, but unfortunately, the quality of the food was out of her control. She truly is top-notch!