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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The food the ambiance and the service was top notch! One of the best meals I've had in a long time! Highly recommend!

After reading good reviews, we had high expectations for this restaurant but were overall disappointed with our experience. We were seated right away and quickly received our drinks. The waiter hyped up the she crab soup as the best in town so we ordered two bowls for our table of four. The soup was lukewarm and if it had any crab, it was so finely purred it was undetectable. At the same time, it had weird bits of celery and onion. When our entrees arrived, the red rice under the crab cakes was cold and dry, like it had been sitting in the warming pan for a long time. My daughter's short ribs were on mashed potatoes and they were also cold. Our waiter was serving tables in two rooms so it took a few minutes for him to check on us. When I told him about the cold sides, he brought new small bowls but I was left with a plate of cold rice sticking to the crab cakes. I told him the new rice was still not good and he offered to bring us a dessert. While it was a nice gesture it didn't make up for the subpar entree. When we finished our dinner the waiter brought a dessert menu while we still had dirty plates all over our table and took care of several other tables before clearing ours. With so many wonderful restaurants in Charleston, this experience was disappointing. The food felt mass produced and mediocre. read more

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

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

We ordered the she crab soup each, crab cake, the club sandwich and the Jambalaya to share. The food was very good but a little on the salty side. Service was good at start but when our waiter got busy things were missed like drink refills. Having a table in the garden was nice but a fan is needed to keep the flies away. read more

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

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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

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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Let me start by stating that we are locals and had friends that had come to visit from out of town. We decided to take them to an authentic downtown staple. Our food was luke-warm, the grouper looked like plastic and the Gumbo was luke-warm. The She crab soup had very little crab and was also Luke warm. The Oysters Rockefeller was good-but pricy at $22 for 4 oysters. Our service was good as well as the atmosphere. Disappointing and pricey to say the least. read more

We booked this for a birthday dinner as we saw it was 1/2 block from our hotel in the French quarter neighborhood. We had a wonderful menu. Aeriel was our server and she was wonderful. Everything we ate was divine! Tomato pie is my new fav southern dish. Loved the duck. There was outdoor patio tables or eat inside the quaint southern house. Big flight of stairs to be inside. read more

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We went to 82 Queen for the last night of our family vacation. It was utterly disappointing. We were not informed that our seating would be outside but it was. Since we were a larger party (7) no one spoke up and asked if we could sit inside and that's on us. It was miserably hot. No fan on our table either like others. The food was just mediocre. I decided I just wanted a Caesar salad with salmon and they upcharged a side Caesar to $37 (very good but basic-- lettuce, dressing, like 4 croutons) and charged me $16 for the salmon. A $53 basic salad. My dad got the short rib and said the one at the restaurant earlier in the week was better (and half the cost). My husband and son kept going to the bathroom so they could get some air conditioning. It was not the best and I'm usually very easy to please. The service was very good so I'm giving 3 stars instead of 2. read more

Luckily I was able to get outdoor seating in the courtyard - incredibly quiet and away from busy street. Not a single wrong note in the food or service. A classic and worth returning to read more

The restaurant was so cute. It reminded me of a secret garden. We didn't have a reservation but were seated quick. I had a pomegranate mimosa which was so delicious and refreshing. We were in a rush so our waitress was very accommodating. Our foods came out quickly we had fish and grits, 7/10. Crab cake 8/10 it was good. We'd love to go back and try some other stuff on the menu. read more

A five-star experience with wonderful food, excellent service, and a beautiful setting. We chose to sit outdoors, and it is just a wonderful garden of color. There are outdoor covered seats, uncovered seats, and a beautiful indoor restaurant and bar as well - just the experience for everyone's individual tastes. My halibut special was wonderfully prepared, seasoned perfectly, and the she crab soup was tasty, though it arrived at the table of not quite hot enough for my taste. Service was excellent. Pricing averaged about $65 per person all in, a very reasonable value especially since we were just drinking soft drinks. While we were on vacation for this visit, I would certainly consider returning our next time in Charleston. read more

82 Queen - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Visited Charleston and walked in around 12pm on a weekday and was able to get seated immediately for two people. Overall, not sure I'd go out of my way for this place if visiting, but I think it's a good option if you're in the area and hungry. There's a lovely outdoor seating area. Some of it is covered with fans and there's another area that is more open with lots of plants - very nice! I just would caution that the mosquitoes ate me alive (had to even run out and buy bug spray!). For food I ordered: -She Crab Soup: I would pass on this. I thought this soup was a lot tastier other places, but it could've been an off day. It tasted heavily of sherry (don't think it cooked down enough). -Southern Tomato Pie: this was delicious. Would definitely order again. It's pretty heavy, so it's good to share. -Carolina Crab Cake: this was good. I enjoyed. -Barbecue Shrimp & Grits: portion was big. I enjoyed this, but wish it had more sauce because parts of it were dry. -Roasted Pork Sandwich: I did not have this, my husband did. He said it was pretty dry unfortunately. read more

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We spent a weekend in Charleston and were excited because we heard that the food in the area is phenomenal. Unfortunately, we kept striking out at many places we tried to go because everywhere was closed for private events all weekend! We had heard that She Crab Soup was a must-try so I googled to see who had the BEST. That brought us to 82 Queen! Thankfully it was open! We were able to make reservations in advance via their website, which was very convenient! The inside decor reminded me so much of a jazz brunch that I went to in New Orleans. It was a little eccentric and very colorful. We were greeted right away and our sweet server answered all our questions about the menu. We started with a cup of she grab soup! A cup is more than enough because it is a very rich soup. It was a creamy cross between corn chowder and lobster bisque. We loved it! We decided to go with our servers recommended dishes of the fried green tomatoes, and the braised beef short ribs. These dishes were absolutely delicious. Such great recommendations. I couldn't finish my meal after starting with the soup and had a flight to catch later that evening, so I couldn't take the rest to-go and it broke my heart a little lol I wanted to keep eating it! If we're ever back in the area, this is definitely a must do! read more

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I always wanted to eat here. I had a great snack at the bar. Great place and loved the green tomato's

Fried green tomatoes on cheese grits, with a ball of pimento cheese, drizzled with bacon jam. For starters. Flounder BLT with house made chips & remoulade. BAM!! Reservations for lunch until 2. If you fail to read this in time, duck into the bar for a table where they will gladly serve you. Bon appetite! read more

82 Queen - Dining on the patio is just lovely - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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

82 Queen is a fancy little restaurant that appears to have been built inside an old house. I came in with a small group of people and they seated us in a room with five other tables. First thing I noticed was how loud the space was. The high vaulted ceilings created this echo chamber where despite having only two other tables in the space it was hard to hear my party. Our waitress was a wonderful lady who was super helpful and gave great suggestions. We all had the she-crab soup and it was absolutely delicious - creamy and savory it was a perfect soup. I ordered the braised beef short rib and it was also absolutely amazing. This was a meat that needed no knife because it was so very tender! It was a great portion size, very filling. The potatoes were also very good. It was a great meal! read more

Just ok. Definitely overrated in my opinion. She crab soup was OK! Not award winning. I had the bbq shrimp dish- just OK! Everything ok.

We met friends here, choosing their atrium seating, and it was lovely. We took the side entrance, walked down a narrow brick alleyway lined with greenery that opened into an intimate, quiet courtyard. Perfect. The service was excellent, our waiter was knowledgeable, attentive, and courteous. We used his recommendations with good results. The 5 of us each had different entrees, so we had fun sharing. My wife and I split the She Crab Soup, a house specialty, and it was very good. I ordered the Jambalaya, and I thought it was good too, although it seemed drier than other recipes I've had, surprisingly so. A bit of a miss, in my book. BTW, the main restaurant isn't handicap accessible due to steps, but this atrium is. read more

82 Queen - Jambalaya and a cold IPA. - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Sat inside due to warmer temps but would highly recommend the cute patio if able as inside just had a "stuffy" feel. Yes, it's historic but decor was old and our server just kept to obviously rehearsed lines. I just wasn't comfortable here and service wasn't anything to rant home about. We actually saw a younger couple come in and leave after being seated in our area. Now the important part is of course the food. She crab soup was delicious and so were the chicken livers. Shrimp and grits were okay. My husband enjoyed his steak and really enjoyed the portabella fries. read more

82 Queen - Barbeque Shrimp & Grits - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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It is truly a 4.4-star. I rounded up to balance the crotchety carpet baggers in these reviews. They're an anxious people evident by their driving. Very good southern food. The she crab soup is a must. The fish and grits is a must. We had wonderful service. They took great care of my parents, who have food allergies. read more

Came here for a birthday brunch with a large group of ladies, and we were seated in a private room! I think this was my favorite dining experience during my weekend in Charleston. The food was great, the service was great, and the company was great. I don't even remember what I ordered because I ended up having a little bite of everything on the table, and we ordered a lot of food. Everything was great. I also had several mimosas that were a special that day. The experience was wonderful. I never saw the main dining room, and I couldn't tell you what the parking is like because we took several Ubers, which was very convenient. 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

My spouse and I visited for an anniversary dinner, and it was wonderful. The ambiance is incredible, even just walking up the alley to the hostess station, where we were presented with a greeting card for an anniversary. We also received complimentary flutes of champagne, which were of very good quality. The restaurant is an historic building with lots of wonderful nooks and crannies. A wonderful atmosphere to experience. Lots of steps, but easy to navigate. Our waitress was a joy throughout making sure everything was perfect and timing our courses perfectly. She definitely went above and beyond. We partook of She-crab soup (with a nice dash of sherry on top) and fried green tomatoes for appetizers. The soup is just excellent, and though I've had a lot of different versions of it in the area, this was decidedly the best. The grits that came with the tomatoes were excellent and flavorful. Often grits are just a transport for butter, but not the case here with a wonderful texture somewhat reminiscent of mashed potatoes. Main courses were duck and gumbo (pictures included). Duck is often overcooked In restaurants or drowning sauce, but neither was an issue here with the meat done to perfection and the sauce just complimenting the flavor. Even the rice pilaf was well above typical restaurant quality. The gumbo was superior with perfectly cooked (i.e. non-rubbery) shrimp, oysters and crab. I could have done with more pretty easily. We had a wonderful, light, creamy desert made with mascarpone that disappeared in seconds. So, was it good? Oh yeah. And, truthfully, pretty reasonably priced. We will for sure be back. read more

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It was good. The ambiance was the highest point of our visit . Plus , the service was very good. Our waiter was attentive, kind, and nice. The food was solid good. However, it wasn't outstanding as we would expect for such a reputable place and high prices. It was good to visit for the experience. We ended up with the bill of $270 for the appetizer, a cup of soup , salad , cocktails, and two main dishes , plus kids meal for 2 adults and a kid. Since this restaurant is highly recommended by locals , I would give it a shot to make your own opinion about it. read more

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Please, do not skip the tomato pie appetizer --- so delish!!! And you must try the She Crab soup. Our dinner was so dang good. And simply walking down the alley to get to the outdoor patio area was so cool, so Charleston. read more

There were so many great things on the menu but we were told they are known for their she crab soup. Did not disappoint! So creamy and well balanced flavors. Paired well with a local brown ale. read more

82 Queen - She crab soup - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I came here with my mom and my sister for a later dinner on a Friday evening. 82 Queen is one of the oldest and most iconic restaurants in Charleston. Known for their low country cuisine and family recipes, they are a very popular eatery! I would highly recommend making reservations in advance to ensure you will be able to dine there. Parking could be a problem, as they are located in the heart of Queen's Street, downtown Charleston. The interior is lovely and the patio is even more beautiful. We opted to sit inside for dinner. The dining rooms are reminiscent of an old southern house, with the walls filled with lovely painting. The ambiance of the restaurant really completes the experience. The service is impeccable! Everyone is on top of things and extremely pleasant. Our server was very personable and did a great job explaining the menu to us and engaging with us. I really enjoyed him! To start, my sister and I split the Southern Tomato Pie and my mom ordered a cup of their famous, award winning She Crab Soup. The portions for these two dishes were not huge, but they were not too small either. My mom really enjoyed the soup and noted how much flavor it had. While it did have a decent amount of crab meat, she had wished there were bigger chunks of crab in the soup. The Southern Tomato Pie consisted of local tomatoes, biscuit crust, cheddar, mozzarella, applewood bacon, and scallions. The pie was so cheesy and the biscuit crust was super buttery. The bacon added a nice saltiness to the sharpness of the cheese and the slight sweetness of the juicy tomatoes. I really, really enjoyed the biscuit crust, wasn't too rich, too thick, or too heavy. Overall I thought this was a very balanced appetizer, would definitely recommend. For our entrees, we all ended up ordering the Lowcountry Seafood Gumbo. This dish had shrimp, oysters, crab, andouille sausage, okra, corn, sweet peppers, onions, tomato broth, and Carolina gold rice pilaf. Since it was a low country styled gumbo, it did have more of a tomato based broth, which I appreciated. The dish had copious amounts of seafood and meat, I was genuinely impressed. The okra and peppers had a lot of flavor as well. I really enjoyed this dish and would also recommend it! Overall, I had a great time at 82 Queen and we all really enjoyed our meal here! The ambiance is lovely and contributes to the overall experience. The restaurant really captures the essence of Charleston and its southern charm. The service is great and I absolutely loved our server. He was very attentive and helped guide us through the menu. The food was all very impressive and full of great, unique flavors. The appetizers were a great way to start our meal. While the low country seafood gumbo was full of seafood and a perfect portion. 82 Queen is an excellent place to enjoy a nice dinner, serving some really amazing low country southern cuisine. I would defiantly get a reservation and come here while in Charleston! read more

82 Queen - Low Country Seafood Gumbo - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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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

We called ahead and 82 Queen was able to accommodate our party of 7 outside right away. The patio seating is lovely, it felt amazing and was beautiful back there. Our waitress was extremely friendly and helpful when it came to us having a seafood allergy in our group and 3 children. We loved the gumbo and bbq pork sandwich, but the fried chicken wrap was the biggest hit! So so so good and full of flavor. read more

Open since 1982, this restaurant in Charleston's historic French quarter focuses on fresh food, local cuisine and gracious hospitality. The restaurant is actually three buildings surrounded by a garden courtyard, giving diners the opportunity to eat indoors, in well-appointed rooms, or al fresco in tables scattered about the garden (heaters keep you comfortable if the weather is on the chilly side). There is "high rise" parking lot directly across the street from the entrance to 82 Queen. Our server, Ariel, was a delight throughout the meal. She didn't rush us to order, instead encouraging us to take our time and consider all the options. she was very knowledgeable about all the entries, and was able to make suggestions based on her personal experience as well as her historical knowledge of previous diners. (The online menu has true-to-life photos of the options. Check it out from some mouth-watering views.) She checked on us frequently during the meal to be sure we were comfortable, but was not overly obtrusive. The experience itself was excellent, as was the food. We began our dining experience with cups of the most exquisite "award-winning" she crab soup. The other choices on the menu were equally enticing, but being from the Tidewater area of Virginia, we were eager to compare this soup to what is bragged about at home. I have to concede that the 82 Queen version of she crab soup beat out our local competition. I chose the lowcountry seafood gumbo for my meal. With shrimp, oysters, crab, andouille sausage, okra, corn, sweet peppers, onions, tomato broth, and Carolina gold rice pilaf, I was in heaven. My husband decided on the Jambalaya, and he raved about it through the meal. Our friend selected the fish and grits, and pronounced it absolutely delicious. All three servings were large, filling portions -- none of us left the table hungry! Nevertheless, we were tempted by the dessert menu and shared a heavenly slice of limoncello mascarpone cake. We left the table after a very satisfying meal and relaxing evening. I highly recommend 82 Queen for anyone looking for fine dining in Charleston. read more

We stayed on Queen Street and this restaurant was next door. It had been busy all week, so we decided to eat there on the last night. We had made a reservation which was good as the walk ins were having to wait it out in the very nice bar. Their GF options are clearly marked, but they don't have a GF desert and not really many (any?) appy options, either. That said, we had gumbo and BBQ shrimp and grits and both were good. They appear to be using heritage grits as you could really taste the corn. The okra in the gumbo was nicely prepared and the oysters were barely cooked. Portions were larger than at Poogans Porch down the street. We ate at both and we'd go here if we had to choose. The acoustics upstairs weren't great. They asked if it was a special occasion on Rezy, but our anniversary never came up during the meal. 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

Our family stopped at 82 Queen for our final meal on our family vacation. We had the wonderful opportunity to sit out in the courtyard under beautiful tree cover and experience one of the best patios in Charleston. This is my second time dining at 82 Queen and it was so good the first time that we decided to bring the family here on our next vacation. The service was splendid each time we came here. Try taking a walk through the restaurant to enjoy the rich history and decor of the buildings. We happen to order the flounder BLT each time we were down here and it is very delicious. There is quite a bit of food so be prepared and be hungry. I ordered the barbecue shrimp and grits. It was good however, I am not a huge fan of the barbecue on the shrimp compared to other shrimp and grits meals. Our family ordered the southern Pickens appetizer. It was underwhelming, as it was about half pickled veggies. The deviled eggs were probably the favorite and the kids did not even eat the pita chips. I would not order this again, but would try something different like the fried green tomatoes. Overall, this restaurant is a big hit. I recommend it to anybody coming to Charleston to dine here and try to sit outside. 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