Bowen's Island Restaurant
| Bowen's Island Restaurant | |
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Interactive map of Bowen's Island Restaurant | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1946 |
| Owner | Robert Barber |
| Previous owner | Mae Bowen |
| Food type | lowcountry cuisine |
| Location | 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston, South Carolina, 29412, United States |
| Coordinates | 32°40′31″N 79°57′53″W / 32.67528°N 79.96472°W |
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Harvin, Stephanie (February 28, 2012). "Updated Bowen's Island clings to steamy past". Post and Courier. Retrieved May 5, 2023.