Charleston

This has been on my "want to visit" list for quite some time and it did not disappoint. Absolutely exquisite from start to finish. Food, drink, service, and atmosphere were all top notch. We sat in the lounge area by the window. There was a pleasant view of the harbor and whatever they treat the windows with make passing car lights unobtrusive. The place is softly lit. The staff is friendly and sharply dressed. Always present right when you need them. And now onto the food. My goodness, one of the best meals I've ever had. I went with 4 courses but you could do more. The food is proportioned in a way that you can easily have as much as you'd like from the menu. Every single item I had was amazing from the lobster soup, to the scallop, to the truffle pasta, to the beef tenderloin. Well seasoned, with a good balance of salt and fat. The seafood dishes were exquisite, none of that ocean taste but just the pure flavor of lobster or scallop with a delightful texture to match. The truffle pasta was amazing with tender mushrooms that made me briefly consider giving up meat. And the beef tenderloin was divine. I'm not a medium rare person but had it as it was recommended and I do not regret it at all. A crisp sear on the outside and tender on the inside. Usually the coolness of rarer meats turns me off but the heat of the sear held and every bite was the perfect temperature. Dessert was extraordinary too and I haven't even mentioned the drinks but I'm rambling now. If you can afford it just go and order whatever appeals to you. Very pleased and well worth the cost. I will try to go back seasonally to enjoy the menu changes.

My first time here, incredible!!! I was served by Jocelyn and she was awesome. She took care a lot for me and how the food being served. Also, Alexis and Peter took very beautiful pictures for me and my mom, I really appreciate it. The food was so savory and tasty. I had lobster curry soup, fried oysters, and foie gras. Also, I am a person who doesnt like sweet flavor but their dessert was so nice, it wasn't sweet like I thought. I really appreciate it. Thank you for serving us tonight.

I've been to Charleston a couple of times for special occasions with my family and I was excited to go there for my brother's birthday dinner. I had never taken notes on my food experiences at the Charleston before but I was really really impressed by my experience here back in May. I got a passion fruit mocktail and thought it was quite good -- sparkly and sweet with some ginger flavor. The bread was unlimited and I ate too much of it (two pieces of olive bread and two pieces of cornbread). I thought the bread was pretty good but not amazing, so I don't recommend filling up on it. I got four courses which ended up being so much food -- I was full by the second course. I got the seafood soup, which I thought would be a soup with some pieces of seafood in it, but everything was blended together into a creamy liquid. I thought this was fine but nothing special. I then got the deep fried soft shell crab (a special at the time), which was probably my favorite iteration of soft shell crab I've had. The crab was quite juicy once you broke into the thin crispy batter layer. I thought this was quite good and filling, and would get it again. My favorite dish has to be the scallop. It's only one scallop but it's so big and perfectly cooked -- it melts in your mouth. You can eat little small pieces of it or bigger pieces -- either way, the experience is phenomenal. Lastly, I got the octopus. At this point I was quite full but I thought the octopus was quite good and enjoyed the octopus-olive combo. The Charleston is of course a pricey place but they treat you really well, the food is very well crafted, and they have a lot of amazing seafood options. My brother had a truffle mushroom pasta and he said it was the best pasta he'd ever had. We all had a really wonderful time here and we'll definitely come back someday in the future for a very special occasion.

Impressive menu. Elegant, fine dining service & atmosphere. Reminded me of Michelin-rated establishments. I had the 4-course, bread service is included. They served cornbread, sourdough and raisin walnut sourdough with butter. Dessert was included as well. The cheese service was an add-on and worth it to try several for $10/oz.

I REALLY enjoyed the appetizers but both the pastas and steak was just ok. To be a fine dining establishment, I expect to be wowed by each course. Complimentary valet is a nice plus. I’d recommend the zucchini beignets (which weren’t actually beignets but tasted great and fried perfectly), the lobster curry soup, and the fried oysters. Dessert is complimentary which is cool! I took off 2 stars because I was underwhelmed by our pasta dishes and I LOVE PASTA. The steak wasn’t cooked to the temperature I initially requested. I’m sure they would’ve corrected it but I didn’t bother sending it back. I just don’t expect to have to send a steak back for being cooked to the improper temperature at a fine dining restaurant. I also noticed for one of the courses they mixed up the dishes, placing my husband’s order in front of me, and mine in front of him. Which was resolved with a simple swap, but again to be fine dining all the little details matter. And last, between one of the courses we waited quite a bit before the next course came out. The menu is priced as bundles and not separated by courses. So you get 3 things for $90, 4 for $120, and so on. Price doesn’t matter if you get 4 soups and salads or 4 meat dishes. Up to you to mix and match how you please! Service was overall good. If you’re into fine dining, this is a spot you might want to check out. After going once and not being blown away, I don’t think I’d make plans to go back. If I was invited here, I’d probably select different pastas and “entrees.” Overall, I’m glad I got to experience The Charleston.

If you're looking for fine dining, five or six course meals, and a beautiful location off the harbor, then this is the place. What an amazing experience. From the time you arrive, you're treated like royalty. I can't begin to explain the whole menu, but you have many selections like duck, Halibut, lobster soup, lobster ravioli, shrimp and grits, tender sirloin, lamb, fried oysters, etc than you come to the right place. Great selection of wine. The whole Staff is very familiar with the menu. It's just a well-oiled machine that makes your experience special.

Absolutely incredible. Amazing food, service was top notch; fast and professional. Our server Dylan was very knowledgeable and helpful as it was our first time. 11/10

This restaurant was an absolute delight to dine at. In a city that really doesn’t have a very good culinary scene this restaurant tops the list and dare I say sets a standard that should be strived for. I can see why they won a James Beard award and have zero clue why this isn’t at least a 1 star or recommended Michelin Restaurant? The menu is so well thought out, the ingredients are fresh. Every dish has the care and prep to it that it deserves. The colors of the food and flavors are vibrant and the staff is in sync like a well conducted orchestra. The views inside are beautiful. Every room has a different theme. Whether you want a comfy couch or a view into the kitchen it is available. I will definitely be back.