Cute location, cute courtyard with seating. Had the mule mocktail, tasty! For food we had the she crab soup, not the best in town, heavy on the flour but tasty all the same. The fried green tomatoes were wonderful. The service was also great, Gretchen was knowledgeable and with specific allergies she offered great alternatives. Oh and the in house hot sauce was tasty had a great Smokey flavor. read more

82 Queen - Fried Green Tomatoes - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

82 Queen was another new restaurant my family and I got to try while on Spring Break this year. We had reservations for Easter dinner at 6pm. We were a little early for our reservations and were told that they are seating exactly on time, which was totally fine. We strolled around a bit and returned at our designated time. We were seated on the first floor in a room near the street. We loved how each room had a different ambiance to it! It really is a beautiful restaurant with a lot of charm to it! Our waitress was very nice! She was very helpful with her recommendations and very attentive. My husband and I both ordered drinks and my daughter ordered a Shirley Temple. Her Shirley Temple was extremely grenadine heavy, which I think they assumed they were doing her a favor, but she was a bit overwhelmed by how sweet it was. They serve it with a Sprite instead of Ginger Ale, just FYI. For dinner, I of course had to order the She Crab soup. Believe the hype! It was the best She Crab soup I had in Charleston. It was sheer perfection. I ordered the Skillet Chicken Cutlets and my husband had the Braised Beef Short Ribs. His dinner was delicious, the short ribs were so soft and tender and just melted in your mouth. I enjoyed the few bites of his more than my chicken, even though my meal was still good. There was A LOT of corn with my meal, but everything had such a great taste to it. We rounded the dinner off with a piece of Pecan Pie and vanilla ice cream which was very good as well. This restaurant is definitely on the more expensive side so be ready to drop a pretty penny. Overall, it was pretty darn good, and we will probably be back! read more

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Went for their Easter brunch and had a really nice experience. Once you walk through the little walkway alley, the restaurant is actually huge. We walked through a garden filled with tables, then were taken to another building and seated on the second floor, which made it feel really unique. The service was super friendly, and our server even gave us great recommendations for coffee spots to visit after, which I loved. The food felt more elevated than a typical brunch, and everything came out nicely presented. Portions were on the smaller side but yummy. My biscuit was really good, and the cheesecake was definitely a highlight for me. Overall, a great spot for a nicer brunch or special occasion. read more

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Make a reservation. We didn't, and would have had about a 90 minute wait for brunch but we were offered the option to dine at the bar. We took the only two adjacent seats at the end of the bar, which we later learned from the bartender were the worst because the floor is on an incline. Our seats were at the lowest point so the bar seemed really high. That made it difficult to eat. (We also realized much too late that we could have sat at one of the open tables by the window at the end of the bar, which weren't being held for reservations.) The bartender did double duty as our server. Kudos. I ordered the Lowcountry Breakfast Bowl and my daughter had the Crab Cake Benedict plus a bowl of the award winning She-crab Soup. All of the food was very good. I did ask for my egg fried hard and they sent it Sunnyside up so I had to carefully pick it off the plate. We also had a special drink which I can't find now on their menus. It was a Magnolia something made with pear puree and elderflower liqueur and lemon something and it was really good. My daughter also had the pomegranate mimosa which she said was slightly too sweet for her. It's very pretty inside, and especially in the courtyard patio. read more

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Dining under a massive Southern magnolia tree hits different. It's aggressively charming. The fried green tomatoes and mandatory. They are crispy, tangy, doing everything they're supposed to do and the presentation is chef's kiss. The crab cake showed up hot and soft. This place knows exactly what you came for. Honestly, if it leaned any harder into the Southern aesthetic, someone would hand you a monogrammed hand fan. Ha! read more

82 Queen - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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82 Queen has been on my "must-try" list for over a year, and visiting during Restaurant Week could not have been a better introduction. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Prince, and all I can say is wow. Smart, funny, and incredibly personable, he made a fantastic first impression and is a wonderful representation of the restaurant. We walked through a beautiful outdoor courtyard before heading upstairs to a charming and inviting dining space, where Dylan seamlessly took over. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the evening. We opted for the Restaurant Week menu to sample dishes we might not normally order, and every single plate impressed--one better than the next. Everything was beautifully plated, generously portioned, and expertly seasoned. To start, we had the BBQ Shrimp and Grits and the Queen's Salad. The shrimp and grits were outstanding, and while a salad might sound simple, the addition of corn and field peas made it truly memorable. We also shared a cup of the award-winning She-Crab Soup. It's award-winning for a reason--rich, comforting, and absolutely delicious. On a chilly night, it's a must-order. For entrées, I chose the Jambalaya, which pleasantly surprised me with shrimp throughout, along with crawfish and Tasso ham. It was perfectly executed. My husband ordered the Braised Beef Short Rib, which was cooked to perfection--rich, tender, and full of flavor. We added the Truffled Asparagus as a side, and it did not disappoint. The asparagus were cooked just right and finished with the perfect touch of truffle. Dessert was the perfect finale. We shared the Churro Cheesecake and the Limoncello Mascarpone Cake, and both were excellent--sweet, balanced, and a fitting end to an incredible meal. We will absolutely be back. Don't sleep on 82 Queen. With its rich history, outstanding food, and exceptional service, there's a reason it has earned the reputation it has--and it lives up to it. read more

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What a delightful little outdoor spot. It was so Very Charleston. In my best Southern accent. We made reservations because we had our puppy with us on Christmas Eve and wanted to make sure we could eat outdoors. They easily accommodate us when we called to double check. Our table was perfect we could soak in all the goodness of the garden atmosphere. Our waiter was amazing! So personable and was right on top of everything. He told us about some of his favorites and they did not disappoint. We picked the shrimp and grits, a crab cake and have a delicious Lemon Cheesecake. I would highly recommend this cozy spot. In the hustle and bustle of downtown Charleston this quiet little garden made you feel so relaxed and maybe even added a little longer draw in my words. It's Southern People- GO! read more

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The food here was just not good. I had grouper that tasted very fishy and unseasoned, although it was supposed to be "Creole spiced." The hoppin' john was bland also, with gobs of too-sweet chow-chow throughout, kind of like rice with jam in it. Our party also had jambalaya, which was way TOO salty, almost inedibly so. The rest had she-crab soup and Caesar salad, which I guess were okay. We had never had she-crab soup before, so not sure if you're supposed to taste crab, but we didn't taste any. It was just kind of like a cream soup. Service was adequate but maybe a little -- off? -- with failed attempts at humor. Also note that we had to wait for a table even though we had a reservation. Definitely would not go back, especially with so many better choices in Charleston. read more

I am not as impressed with 82 Queen as everyone else. I was out with some friends on a Saturday night and after shopping all day we were looking for a place to eat. It was around 540pm and they said the next available table was around 630pm. We were hungry so we decided to wait. It was for outside , but it was heated so that was fine. Someone called and said they would late so we got sat earlier then planned. The outdoor area is really nice and there's a lot of space. It was also the end of restaurant week when we went so they had a special 3 courses for 55$. I decided to go with that and got the "award winning' she-crab soup. The short ribs, and the cheesecake for dessert. I am allergic to soy, so I did appreciate that there was no soy in any of these dishes. But that was about it as far as being impressed. I also ordered a glass of Pinot grigio with ice on the side and never got the ice. Aside from that the she crab soup did not taste award winning to me. The flavor was meh, it tasted like it was reheated out of a bag. The short rib , mashed potatoes and hericot ver was also meh. Tasted like bland buffet food....the short ribs were also very fatty. The dessert was for my husband and I didn't bother eating it either the waiter said the desserts come from a box that they order so it's not even housemade. I personally think it's way overrated and overpriced. Maybe I just had a bad experience, but I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

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82 Queen was such a great dining experience. We were seated in an upstairs room and I absolutely loved the green wallpapers/decor of the room. It was a semi-private room with one other large party dining. Each room was different theme and I absolutely loved that. The outdoor seating area was nice as well, perfect for a nice sunny day. The staff were very friendly. I highly recommend the tomato pie. It comes with a side salad, it was filling. read more

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We were not disappointed in this restaurant, it had the feeling of an old historic house which it probably was now that I think of it. We loved the portraits of the dogs on the wall, but that was only a fraction of how the vibe of this place just made you feel really chill. Caroline was our server and she was amazing. The food was never late and the drink drinks were delicious. We had the Cristini special, the jambalaya, and the chicken bog. Very delicious indeed, and I even had to top the night off with the lemon raspberry cake. From what I hear you have to make special request to eat out on the patio as that fills up quickly. We did not do that that we're perfectly happy to sit inside. read more

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Everything was top notch from the service, the ambience and the food. Our new fav city. Definitely will be back. Was recommended by family to come here and we were lucky enough to get a reservation while we made a pit stop during a cruise. What a lovely city and this restaurant was fantastic. read more

Let me start by saying that I dine at 82 Queen every time I visit Charleston. I mingle in other restaurants, but I've consistently enjoyed the place for nearly all my 40 years of adult life. It's been consistently excellent in food, service, and ambience. Their she crab soup remains among the best I've ever had. While still heavy in cream and sherry, my latest experience with it was disappointingly light in actual blue crabmeat. Likewise, my grouper was slightly overcooked; making the bed of heritage rice more interesting than the star protein. I love 82 Queen, and it remains among my must-stop restaurants in Charleston. But based on this most recent trip, it is no longer the place where my tastebuds sing. I hope that years of success has not let them sink into complacency. read more

We came in on a Monday night, so it was fairly quiet. The ambiance inside the restaurant is very nice and traditional, and their patio area also looks very charming. I ordered the Creole Spiced Grouper, which was slightly overdone but still had great flavor, and I genuinely enjoyed it. The Southern Tomato Pie was absolutely delicious! We also tried the She Crab Soup, which is something they are known for. My soup wasn't quite hot, but I still enjoyed it and understood why it is award-winning! The 82 Queen hot sauce added a perfect kick, and you can buy a bottle of it for $6. Service was good. Will return again. read more

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Superb Lowcountry experience. Best she crab soup in Charleston. Service was spot on, from hostess to servers, everyone was friendly and well trained. Her Barbeque Shrimp & Grits were excellent. I sampled the Short Rib and that was equally as good. Portions are good. Bar service was excellent, full pours. They make an awesome Dirty Martini!! A tad expensive, but no more so than any of the other downtown restaurants. Great date night spot - we will be back. read more

Another 5 star experience in Charleston. They had all of their GF items marked, and I was learning towards getting the salmon, but our (great!) waitress turned me towards the barbecue shrimp and grits instead. I'm glad I ordered the shrimp- it was really good, and my mom enjoyed her fish and grits. The atmosphere was nice as well. Our food was a *hair* slow, but everything was so good that it made up for it. read more

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I was a bit nervous to go here with a toddler and with all of us looking a bit bedraggled from walking around in the wind and rain, but we had such an amazing meal here. The artwork was amazing, our server was kind, and the food was delicious. The prices are a bit steep, but on par with the quality of the food and ambiance. The fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits and bread pudding were all amazing. They have a few kids meal options - buttered noodles with chicken or shrimp or chicken tenders. My toddler loved the buttered noodles. We were able to get a table without a reservation, although it was a rainy Monday evening in March so perhaps not prime tourist season. Attire wasn't necessary casual, but also wasn't fancy; for example, men were in jeans or khaki/golf shorts. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

82 Queen - Fried Green Tomatoes - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Had lunch during restaurant week and it was delicious! I loved the Lowcountry gumbo. The bartender Zach was very kind and attentive. Lots of cute and vintage dining areas to enjoy. read more

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I sat in the courtyard which was beautiful. Their crab chowder is as good as advertised and I tried their tomato pie, which was a savory cheesy onion experience served warm in a ramekin along with the salad portion on the side. I added fried shrimp for extra oomph and washed it down with a lavender cream soda! Server servers were attentive to me which felt great! Highly recommended! read more

82 Queen - Courtyard - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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A must in Charleston!! The fried green tomatoes are some of the best in Charleston!! The southern pie is so delicious and absolutely classic Southern food. The service is always so friendly. The restaurant has a very cute outdoor seating area as well as a two houses with cute little rooms that give it such a classic Charleston vibe. It also keeps the noise down and has such an intimate feel. I even once had dinner with friends and we had a room to ourselves. read more

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It was pouring rain and we were trying to find a spot for brunch. We came across this cute spot and so glad we did. They had an area on patio that was in a tent so covered from all the rain. Our server was friendly and attentive from start to finish. We started with the basket of biscuits which were fresh and tasty! We then got the Shrimp & Grits and the Tomato Pie. We both loved these dishes. The tomato pie I'm still thinking about today! I need that recipe. Highly recommend this spot for brunch if in the area! read more

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Had an amazing dinner!! I had the jambalaya while my brother had the filet mignon. Unbelievable!! So delicious!! Wait staff, led by Molly at the bar, was sooo pleasant and provided great guidance on what to order. No wonder this restaurant is so popular and has great ratings!! read more

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Very disappointed! We sat outside and not by choice. It was very cold and there was no heaters. We requested that one of the heaters that wasn't being used to move to our area for the benefit of six other tables around us. Food was slow to come. Our server was a young lady who hardly gave our table much attention. I ordered a bottle of Veuve Clitqou champagne at $150 a bottle. It took 15-20 minute's to receive the bottle. Our server pour us one glass and never came back to refill our glasses so I did it myself. This is unacceptable! read more

I absolutely loved this restaurant, hands down the best spot I tried in Charleston. I started off with their infamous She Crab Soup and it truly felt like a hug in a bowl. We also got the Southern Pickins, "Low Country" Oyster Rockefeller, Jambalaya, Low Country Seafood Gumbo, Braised Beef Short Rib, Truffled Asparagus, and Collard Greens. Every single dish was delicious -- not one disappointed, which is why this place ended up being my favorite in the city. The service was warm & attentive, the ambiance of the restaurant made us never want to leave! I'd go back in a heartbeat and honestly wish they'd open a location in NYC! read more

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Super cute spot, food was great and made for a memorable evening celebrating our anniversary

Everything was just okay! The She crab soup and Oysters Rockefeller were both underwhelming. No flavor. The Pork Chop was better but over salted. I found the jambalaya (just shrimp and sausage) to also be okay! Sadly we found nothing outstanding here! read more

Food was great seasoned well. Ambiance was nice and calm able to hear one another at the table. We ate outside under a heated tent. Customer service was excellent, waitress was attentive to our parties needs. read more

Service was great. Ambiance was nice, too... but the food was just meh... I was expecting much better for all the hype I heard. Our crab soup arrived luke warm... and it needed crackers or bread to accompany...the fried green tomatoes were good... but I feel the pimiento cheese needed to be warm or melty that was nestled on top... and the shrimp n grits were the biggest disappointment of all, which is why I even came here to begin with. I think it's the BBQ sauce they put on top... it's too ketchupy... needs to be more BBQ sauce like. For 2 drinks, a cup and bowl of crab bisque, fried green tomatoes, and 2 shrimp n grits came to $200 with tip. Definitely not worth that in my opinion. Sorry... I wanted to love it! read more

Love, love, love this place!! Soo cute, entering through the cobblestone alleyway. The courtyard is soo adorable and transports you to what feels like a French cafe or even maybe just to New Orleans lol. Thank goodness the weather warmed up a bit for us to sit out there and enjoy. Service by Kyla was awesome, as well as the bartender Sammy. Oh and the food was delish! Will definitely return 10/10 10/10 read more

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Our favorite meal in Charleston, we arrived in the evening and found this gem. Charming restaurant, gracious hospitality and low country cuisine at its finest. The award winning She Crab Soup, Bbq Shrimp and Grits, pimento cheese topped Fried Green Tomatoes were delicious. The 300 hundred year old historic building, the magnolia tree in the patio and the 19th century dining room was the perfect start on our visit to Charleston. read more

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We were disappointed that it was a rainy day and we couldn't enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio but we did enjoy our dinner in a comfortable indoor dining area. Our server gave us wonderful recommendations with the crab soup and crab cake being perfection! read more

82 Queen - Short rib - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We had quite enjoyable combo business/social lunch @82 Queen. Super nice courtyard seating, chill atmosphere, friendly and expert service. She crab soup was to die for! Tasty crab cakes, shrimp and grits were good too, and so was jambalaya. Well curated and extensive wine list. Convenient central location, even prices were reasonable for the quality of the food and experience. What was not to like?! Charleston has excellent restaurant scene, and 82 Queen is certainly up there, among the Charleston's finest. read more

The setting actually reminded me more of a laid-back West Coast patio than a traditional Southern restaurant. So, points for vibe. But once the food came, things got rocky. Everything was just... mid. Some bites were fine, others forgettable. Nothing stood out enough to justify the price or the reputation. And then there's the real issue--the insect problem. My legs were ate up during dinner. Whatever was biting (ants? mosquitoes?) made it impossible to relax. It's hard to enjoy your meal when you're swatting and scratching between courses. Beautiful setting, average food, and an uncomfortable dining experience. If you're going for the patio, wear bug spray--and maybe set your expectations to "pretty place, so-so dinner." read more

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Went here for my birthday because it was on one of the top restaurants list for Resy. I'm kind of bummed to say, I wasn't impressed. I was pressed for time so I didn't remember to take pix. The waiter was great! The atmosphere was great. The restaurant appears to be an old home downtown that was converted. It was restaurant week when I was there but even though we got one restaurant week meal (she crab soup & jambalaya) and regular meal (oysters Rockefeller & crab cakes). The meal and 4 drinks was $200! That would have been ok if the jambalaya wouldn't have looked like it was dumped onto the plate after being reheated in a Tupperware container. I really do wish I would have taken a picture of the jambalaya. Looked like old, hard, rice. The crab cakes were also basic. The sauce it came with helped the flavor but there wasn't enough for all the cakes. The drinks were good. I'd go back for drinks but not food. read more

Food was good, service was southern (take your time) but attentive. Grits were the best thing we had.

Very special place. Came highly recommended from a local, who raved about it. So good. Hubby got crab cake app, which was served on a bed of caramelized onions, what not to like right? Little bit of remoulade sauce, could have had a bit more of it, so yummy. Hubby gets crab cakes wherever they are offered, and said this was maybe the best he'd had. So good. He also got the fried green tomatoes as we hadn't had them this trip. They were done perfectly, and served with pimento cheese which he liked, and this amazing sweet tomato bacon jam (was like a relish) that was made with bacon. So good! Ashley was our waiter and she told us the chef who has been there since the 80's, used to make it and sell it by the gallon but had to stop. Wow it was pretty special. You could put it onto a brick and it would make the brick yummy. I'd love that recipe! Must say that Ashley was a great server. She was informative every time I stopped her to ask about what we were eating and didn't get sick of me! I would recommend you ask to sit in her section next time. I got the she crab soup and I hate to be snobby, but I like the she crab over at the Oyster House better. I are less than half of the mere cup I got. Because we have been eating so heavily on this trip, we started our meals of appetizers, with salads. Hubby got Caesar which he loved and I got the Queens salad. After eating only the salad (got double bacon and skipped the hard boiled eggs) I felt I'd had enough food for dinner. What a great, fresh, salad. Yum. I would next time get 1 crab cake and the queens salad. Yum. Maybe then I'd have room for dessert. If I lived locally, I would go here for birthdays and anniversaries. A really sweet, old fashioned type of place. So very good! read more

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Beautiful outdoor seating area with very kind staff. The pomegranate mimosa and Bloody Mary were delicious. The she crab soup, which has been rated the best in Charleston for years, was also delicious, mild, and creamy. We split the BBQ shrimp and grits, which was great if you love BBQ sauce. read more

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So cute! Outdoor seating is in a cobblestone courtyard. Even though it was hot, and I wanted to sit outside, the hostess kept steering me inside. Not sure if it was a staffing issue or single party diners are seated near or at the bar. Service was intermittent. Before ordering, the server was ever-present. After ordering, nowhere to be found. She crab soup is award-winning,according to the server. Not really impressed by the flavor. Uneven flavor. Thought the she crab soup at SNOB was better seasoned. The creole grouper was really good. Served on a bed of. Carolina yellow rice with collards, hopping John, peppers and other surprises tossed in. This was a really good choice. Staff comped the turtle cheesecake dessert, bc a fly was on the plate when I moved the fish. Extremely apologetic, remade order, and asked if they could bring a complimentary soup or salad while I waited. Already had soup, so I declined and waited. Long night because of reorder, but entree was really good. Cheesecake to-go was a hit, too. read more

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6 years later... Highly recommend the She Crab Soup! We ordered it based on our waiter's recommendation, and he did not disappoint. The Braised Short Rib and Jambalaya were also excellent, flavorful, and well-prepared. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was just as impressive. A great dining experience overall! read more

Lovely location and beautiful ambience! We had a wonderful time dining here this weekend. Service was very good and the food tasty. We enjoyed the tomato pie a lot. The crab soup was flavorful but very rich. Prices fairly high but typical for Charleston. Definitely recommend considering this spot. read more

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