As the sun sinks below the horizon, briny breezes and the aroma of wood-smoked delicacies entice guests to immerse themselves in a time-honored Lowcountry tradition.
Situated along a sweeping, marsh-lined curve of the Kiawah River, Mingo Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort sets the ideal stage for an outdoor feast deeply rooted in coastal South Carolina. The Mingo Point Oyster Roast and BBQ reflects a revered social custom and culinary tradition that imparts an unmistakable sense of place. For centuries, oyster roasts—always hosted outdoors—have epitomized the region’s natural penchant for unpretentious hospitality and unhurried culinary preparations, seasoned with an abiding love for the great outdoors and the bounties of nature. Under the watchful eye of skilled culinary artists, the result is an assortment of wood-smoked flavors harvested from both land and water.
The Mingo Point Oyster Roast and BBQ is the resort’s longest-standing culinary event, a treasured tradition that has been celebrated for almost 45 years and is offered over most major holidays and every Monday evening all summer long. Fresh oysters, roasted over a crackling fire, are served abundantly around family-style tables, ready to shuck and savor straight from the shell or paired with counterparts like lemon and hot sauce. Every bite embodies the essence of oceanic offerings—a symphony of simple ingredients and precise preparation.
And while oysters appeal to the appetite, they benefit the ecosystem as well. Knowing oyster shells are a valuable natural resource, Kiawah Island Golf Resort works diligently with its community and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to collect shells from the roasts to create a living shoreline. Manufactured wire reefs (MWRs) filled with the recycled shells are placed along the shore at Mingo Point, reestablishing oyster beds that act as natural water filters, create habitat for numerous marine species, and protect the vital shoreline from erosion.
Sharing the spotlight with these bivalve mollusks for this all-you-can-eat event is succulent southern barbecue. Top-quality meats, cooked low and slow to perfection, span buffet tables with specialties including tender, home-sauced ribs, smoked chicken, pulled pork, and Lowcountry Boil. Plentiful southern side dishes and desserts round out the gastronomic delights. All in an atmosphere where conversations flow easily, and guests can kick back. Live musical entertainment keeps things festive, with guests dancing under canopies of Spanish moss-draped oaks while the sunset paints the Lowcountry skies. Those wishing to venture closer to nature during their time at Mingo Point can also add a Sunset Cruise to the experience, with boats departing from the dock throughout the evening.
Reserve your place around the table at an upcoming 2025 Mingo Point Oyster Roast and BBQ by purchasing your tickets online.
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