Seafood, "fancy neighborhood eatery" · Johns Island
The Royal Tern
3005 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455
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Dress: FAQ: We do not enforce a dress code but encourage guests to be tasteful. Shirts and shoes are required at all times..
What people say
- Post and Courier · 2019Review: The Royal Tern's successful landing brings small plates and drinks to Johns Island
- Charleston City Paper · 2019The Royal Tern on Johns Island is a crowd-pleasing beauty
- Charleston City Paper · 2019How the Royal Tern restaurant and raw bar won over one wary Johns Islander
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