Always excellent food and wine. Restaurant is always bubbling and a great place to have fish or steaks.

My husband and I came here on a date night. We were looking for something intimate and a little fancy. They definitely delivered on the ambiance and setting. It was restaurant week so things were a little busy but we ended up waiting well over an hour. We waited so long that we eventually asked if we could just get a check for our appetizer because we needed to get back to the babysitter. So why give five stars, you ask? Because they handled it like true professionals! Our server was apologetic and quick to get the manager. He came over and gave his deepest apologies and cleared the ENTIRE bill! They included dessert and everything. They got the food out right away at that point and it was DELICIOUS! The dessert was the best thing I've ever tasted. Unfortunately, because the chef changes the menu (also a fortunate thing because you get something new every time you come) I was not able to order that again when we came a second time. The second time we came was Valentine's Day. Somehow, amongst the thousands of people that go there, they remembered us! They went out of their way to create an amazing experience and delivered 100% on absolutely everything. The food was absolutely phenomenal. I got the salmon both times but because they change the menu it was a totally different and equally amazing experience. If also makes it so I can't wait to go back and see what they do next. I could not recommend this place more. The service, the ambiance, and the FOOD are all the best of the best. read more

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I came here for dinner in Jan & planned to sit at the bar because I was on my own, but it was full. The Manager was awesome & found me a seat & then the bartender made me a Pomegranate Martini that made my Top 5 cocktail list ever. The oysters were to die for & the lobster pasta was divine. The restaurant itself was lovely & dark with little lamps at the bar & the whole experience was awesome. It was one of the best dining experiences I had in Charleston & that's saying a lot cause it's a foodie paradise. Thanks to everyone at Anson for a wonderful dining experience. read more

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We had a wonderful experience at Anson for Valentines Day. We came with reservations and were seated immediately. Our service was phenomenal and he kept things moving and our drinks full the entire time. We started with the she crab soup. It was luscious and creamy. It wasn't overly crab heavy, but had a nice consistency. We split the fried green tomatoes, which were by far the best I've had. They came with pimiento cheese and a bacon jam. The crust on them was perfect and the flavor was outstanding. We split the pork chop with grits and collard greens. Also incredible. The collards were my favorite so far in Charleston, the grits were wonderful and the pork was perfectly fried. The onion sauce was simple and not overpowering. I'm so glad we came here, thanks to my fellow yelp friend Cassie B for the recommendation. read more

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This was a known expensive meal. We were excited. It ended being a very poor dinner. We will never go back. First, the good. The oysters, she crab soup, Brussels sprouts were exceptionally good. 5 stars. My one son got the fried fish - it was good. My other son got lobster bucatini- it was good. My wife got the salmon- it was fair - tasty and little fishy. I got the veal parmigiana- it was horrible! I sent it back the first time as it was burnt and tough. The second order was marginally better - still poor - $20 veal meals are much better. Perhaps I should not have ordered an Italian dish from a seafood restaurant. Perhaps we have eaten at many better restaurants, so this could be why this meal was so disappointing. We skipped dessert as we felt those would be not worth ordering. The manager was polite and supplied the second order - good effort, poor result. read more

My partner and I got take out from Anson's during our stay in Charleston. We got the fried oysters, fried okra, and the crab sandwich. We enjoyed the fried okra best. The okra tasted fresh and it was not heavily breaded which was nice! It came will goat cheese and a good dipping sauce. The crab sandwich was our next favorite. We found that there was a decent amount of crab in the sandwich and it came with fries. We did enjoy the oysters but thought they were just average. Although we did not dine in due to the current circumstances the owner/manager, not sure, was very helpful and nice. We happened to stumble upon Anson's later in the evening and we were served even though we ordered close to the end of take out hours. If you are in the area please order from Anson's and help support a local place during these times! read more

We visited this restaurant while in Charleston on 1/28/22. This was our second time we patronized this establishment. We had a very nice experience when he first tried this restaurant last year, and decided to return this year on a stopover on our way to Florida. We started out by ordering cocktails of our choice and they were very good, although I thought my wife's martini was pretty small, unlike the price of it. We then shared a cup of She Crab Soup and an order of Fried Green Tomatoes. Both were scrumptious. For entrees my wife had the shrimp and grits and I had the Lobster over pasta and we loved our choices. This is a great restaurant and we would return again. read more

Food was really good. I was really impressed with the steak which I had with bone marrow butter. Not a fan of the grouper found it to be dry and meh. . . Brussels sprouts were crazy good but I regretted that option later but that has nothing to do with the establishment whatsoever. read more

The service and atmosphere was great. The other couple we were with and my husband had the pasta and loved it. I had the salmon and it was dry with very little taste. I was very disappointed because it was looking forward to dining there. read more

Beautiful warming place ! Very accommodating on NYE. Great specials offered with a southern flair. From appetizers to dessert everything came out hot & delicious. Waiter was courteous and well informed . A must try to intimate or large parties ! read more

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Incredible experience! Anson was the only restaurant we were able to get a reservation at on a busy Friday night. It was serendipitous. I'm not sure I would have chosen it otherwise, because I didn't know about it! The staff is amazing. So friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is cozy, well spaced (so nice that tables aren't seated on top of each other), and beautifully decorated. The food was just as I expected it to be. The fried green tomatoes were the best I've ever had in Charleston. And that's saying a lot! They were perfectly crisp, the topping of pimento cheese was perfect, and the bacon jam that was drizzled on top was to die for. The next out-of-this-world flavors were in the Brussels sprouts! It was a special, but truly, I would request them next time. So so good. The grits were tasty, and so was the flounder. Sad I did not found this gem sooner!! read more

This was a delightful and delicious restaurant. The service was top-notch and every item we ordered was fabulous. If you are in the Charleston area, be sure to dine here! read more

I loved it. Bone in pork chop. Duck fat potatoes. Great atmosphere. Great staff., Don't miss this place... really good

Excellent establishment, the food and service was top notch. The best Caesar salad I've ever had!

My favorite restaurant in Charleston, which is really saying something. Their service and cuisine simply never miss the mark of excellence. As far as my two favorite dishes (amidst a sea of great dishes) - the whole crispy flounder and shrimp and grits. Both are consistently top-notch and have never disappointed. Rather than describing every other entree and appetizer dish, I'll just throw in that their she crab soup is also delicious. Special occasion or looking for a place you know will deliver fantastic food and service every time you go? Go here. read more

Anson - Shrimp & Grits - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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My wife and I had dinner at Anson last night with her parents to celebrate my father in-law's birthday. We ordered the fried green tomatoes and crispy brussels sprouts to start. The crispy brussels sprouts were delicious (and the best part of the meal) but the fried green tomatoes lacked flavor. For the main course we ordered the halibut and salmon. The fish for both dishes came out overcooked and flavorless. When our dessert came out, the pecan pie fell apart on cutting the first piece and the pie crust was rubbery and impossible to cut. The service was lacking as well. Each time our waiter brought a new glass of wine to the table, he would put down the new glass of wine, grab the wine glass that we've been drinking from, and then pour it into the new glass of wine. I've NEVER seen that done at ANY restaurant in my life. Charleston has too many good restaurants to enjoy. Don't waste your time and money at Anson. read more

Great food and service. Had the Scallops and Trout. Very well prepared. Location excellent, close to water and walking the market. Friendly staff. Very good experience. read more

Neve got so little for so much $. felt totally taken advantage of. food ok but no way worth the price.

I hace Wallet para Anson, and increíble amount of times. Every time I would say "I'll be back", finally we adventures to make a reservation and let me tell you: best decision ever! If you look for good experience and good food, this is definitely the place. We had the pleasure to be served by Mark, he was extremely friendly, very courteous, patient and gave us recommendations. Their appetizers are amazing! Fried calamari and Crab and Brie fondue were my favorites. As for Entree, their famous whole roasted fish was very savory, the salmon was good (I would say it was more like angel hair pasta with Salmon). For sides their corn cream is delicious and it pairs perfect with the salmon! The Creme Brûlée is exquisite! The creme is still warm when serve, which tells me it was freshly made. It was just perfect!! We will definitely be back and make this our date night place :)! Excellent ambiance, excellent food and excellent service! All in one place. read more

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We came back to Anson's to celebrate our anniversary - great choice. We were seated up stairs promptly, very nice, quiet dining room. Sara took very, very good care of us. She knows her menu and we enjoyed her delightful conversation. Drinks are a solid pour - the barman knows how to make a damn good martini. Started with the calamari - maybe the best we have every enjoyed. She has the flounder - an Anson signature dish - superb. I had the short rib - again, superior flavors. Portions are excellent - a bit of a surprise in Charleston as a lot of upscale restaurants serve appetizer portions for entrees. We will be back!!! read more

So we came from folly beach.... thinking oh heavens these people are going to look at our bum clothes messy hair and visors! NOPE They welcomed us right in to eat dinner which we chose to sit outside. Will was our server and was amazing!!!! Yes I hope the owner sees this bc he deff deserves the praise HES ON IT! My hubby had the NY strip I had the filet Everything was absolutely amazing all the way down to the crème brûlée with the fresh peaches cut up on top they by far have the best Crème brûlée even over magnolias down the street. Great job over here at this restaurant. If your doubting don't JUST GO..... read more

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Just wonderful! I am just starting to eat fish and I settled on the crispy fried flounder, what our lovely waitress told me was a staple at Anson. What an absolutely amazing dish. The fish was scored and seasoned perfectly accompanied by a tempura de that had just enough kick! read more

It was a nice dinner and many things were excellent but not everything fabulous. The crap soup was very good. Roasted garlic appetizer was excellent. Many enjoyed the fried green tomatoes but it was a little much for me. We also had some calamari and it was truly fabulous. A great breading and the most tender I have ever had. Fried chicken was good but I would say below average for the area. I left Charleston last visit bragging about the fried chicken at multiple places. This one was just as you would expect. Above average for most but average to below average for Charleston. Service was spectacular and a very nice atmosphere downstairs. read more

Wow. Will likely be one of my most memorable meals of my life. Service was incredible. Good insanely good. 10/10

They had amazing food here with good portions. I'd recommend the Brie and crab fondue. It was delicious and was pretty large. Our waiter also gave us more bread to dip in it. The beef short rib was also amazing and had a great sauce on it. I would definitely go back and try the other dishes. read more

Anson - Beef Short Rib - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Visiting from New York City on what would have been the week we were to be married. Fresh off a horse and buggy ride around Charleston, we were the first guests to arrive shortly after 5:00 PM. Immediately greeted and escorted to our table. The "perfect", perfect Manhattan from the bartender. Appetizers were delicious: calamari special and acorn squash. Followed by the most moist and delicious fried chicken (we were in the South) and a perfectly grilled Rib Eye steak. Pecan Pie ala mode for dessert. Oh, and I forgot to mention to two bottles of Franco Serra Nebbiolo that paired wonderfully with our menu choices from start to finish. We will be back. If you have a night out in Charleston planned in the new future, make a reservation and enjoy all that Anson has to offer you during your visit. read more

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One of my favorite downtown restaurants that we tried again on restaurant week. The service is always top notch and on point here. The quality of the good, regardless of the day or time of year is fresh, local and expertly crafted in a beautiful presentation. I had the fried green tomatoes salad, followed by local swordfish and the chocolate bread pudding, I also tried my wife's key lime pie! This was all consumed with 2 bottles of tomassi old world Italian wine. Simply delicious and what a great ambience it has upstairs. So, if y'all get a chance, this is a must! read more

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Excellent place to eat a nice meal. Darnel was super professional and provided great customer! My husband said his Bloody Mary was the best he ever had. Once you come here you will not be disappointed! Excellent, formal, and tasteful atmosphere. I would recommend this place to all my friends. Also once we are back in Charleston we will return!! read more

Anson - Filet Mignon - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I arrived at Anson Restaurant around 9:30 pm and was still on west coast time. I wasn't aware that this place was the sister of the Old Pink House in Savannah so I suspected I was in for a good meal. Started off with she crab soup and it was incredible. The bread they served was perfect when dipped into the soup. For my main entree I ordered the deep fried Flounder topped with a apricot sauce. OMG the entree reminded me of a Thai entree and just cooked perfectly. It was good sized with plenty of moist tasting fish. I also tried the scallop with okra and fava beans and it was another solid tasting masterpiece. We finished with dessert - a banana cream pie that was one of the best I've ever tasted. The decor of Anson Restaurant is romantic place for dinner and has two floors. Service here was impeccable and spot on. I'd definitely recommend Anson Restaurant for a unique but memorable dinning experience. read more

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Simply stated, this was unbelievable. The restaurant week menu was amazing! She Crab Soup was stupendous. The filet was perfect and the duck fat Apple strudel was amazing. Seriously, I just adored our meal. Perfect, simply perfect. read more

Had a wonderful dinner at Anson. I loved the seating and the atmosphere. The food was delicious. Our waiter was fantastic. I would go back anytime. read more

The is a very good restaurant. Let me first say that it is expensive. And apparently in today's environment, good service is only available if you pay dearly for it. So the service is impeccable. Extensive wine list. Food is good. Ambiance suitable for most occasions. read more

Anson has some of the best food I have ever tasted. Eating here was an experience. Our server was so friendly and personable and had passion about the food that the restaurant served. I had the French onion soup along with shrimp and grits. Both were the best I have ever had... I have been thinking about those shrimp & grits since I left. A perfect date night place situated in the heart of Charleston. I recommend getting a reservation because this place is incredible and I'm sure it can get busy! read more

Anson - Shrimp & Grits - Seafood Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Tonight was our final night of our Charleston vacation. We've had many excellent dining experiences while here, and thought about trying some newer restaurants, but agreed we wanted dinner at a classic Southern institution as the "chef's kiss" to our trip. We were looking forward to dinner at Anson as the reviews were stellar and its atmosphere is just what we were seeking. We dressed in appropriate attire and arrived on time for our reservation. It almost immediately started going in a bad direction. After being seated at a cozy corner booth, we sat and waited...and waited...and waited. No one came to the table. A few different waiters crossed the table and saw us waiting, but never asked us if we has been helped. Finally our waiter turns up at the table, no apologies for his prolonged absence, and doesn't even say hello. He brusquely asks, "any questions?" I was so taken aback, I managed a few questions, for which he was extremely unhelpful. He offered no details, no guidance, and expressed very little interest in our business. When inquiring about what our young son could eat since there's no children's menu, he said, "all we can do is a plain pasta or single patty burger." We were condescended to and talked to as if they were doing us a favor by letting us eat there. This is completely inconsistent with other fine dining experiences I've had - there is usually high caliber service, and it was clear this waiter was not trained properly and blatantly rude. We were so appalled, we decided to end our experience at Anson right there. The manager tried to salvage the experience, but we felt incredibly uncomfortable by the whole interaction, and left. Luckily, at 9 pm, Maison had a table for us, with no reservation, and both the food and customer service were phenomenal. Be a judicious steward of your money and time, and go somewhere where your business is valued. read more

Five stars isn't enough. We were going to Hank's but wait was too long and didn't like the idea of a community table so we left and found Anson. We didn't have reservations, but the hostess said no problem he had a table for two available. We sat at the table and our waiter came and poured water for the both of us and took our drink order. When he returned with the drinks he explained all of the daily specials. We ordered a tuna appetizer that was so amazing I wanted to order more, but didn't so I could leave room for the main course. I'm glad I didn't order another tuna appetizer because the grilled grouper was delicious. My wife had the lobster and macaroni that she said was great. After dinner we shared a crème brûlée that was excellent. Glad Hanks was crowded because I would have missed out on this wonderful dining experience. read more

Service was great and very kind. A few things they may want improve is the dress code as I sat next to a guy in shirts flip flops and torn tee shirt. While the next table the women look fabulous and men dressed in sports coats. The rib eye for $89 was loaded with fat and did not have. A seared exterior what I asked for. Not worth $89 maybe, $22. The filet mignon was good but at $59 questionable. Side were on the small side and good wine selection but they used the wrong glasses for a glass of red. read more

Went back for dinner again. Twice in one week. They never fell to deliver. Had the fried okra appetizer once again. Friends got the fried green tomatoes and couldn't stop raving about them. I also had the oyster appetizer. I felt the seasoning was a bit much. It overpowered the oysters. One of the orders was for the crispy flounder and two orders were for the grouper. Everyone loved what they ate. Saw lots of carry out going on. Saw some ribeyes at another table. If they were as good as they looked, then they must have been delicious. You'll never be disappointed at Anson. read more

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We visit Charleston around 4 times a year. We were supposed to go last year for our anniversary but Covid hit. We just returned this week. Amazing city with so many great restaurants but one of our favorites is Anson!! We were greeted at the door, we didn't have a reservation but they were so accommodating. Service, food and drinks were excellent!! If you are ever in Charleston please don't forget to stop in. Than you Anson for an amazing meal!!! read more

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Food and service was great. Had a bottled wine special. We had a tuna crudo special, she crab soup, crispy whole flounder, and the curry grouper. The grouper particularly had incredible flavors. And ended with the duck fat apple streusel. Highly recommend eating here! read more

Top notch restaurant in Charleston. Went for second time on a return trip to the city. Amazing service. Get the scallops or any of their steaks. Loved the drinks (doubles are enormous) and wine list is as extensive. read more