I came in here while in the area and I was excited to try something new even though it's been here…read morefor quite a long time. However, the chicken was dry, and the Taziki sauce was runny and not very flavorful at all, so needless to say, I will not be returning. The salad was good and service ok.

First time stopping in. I ordered the chicken kabob sandwich and side Greek salad. Both were…read moredelicious! Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu! The salad dressing was delicious!

KAIRO'S MEDITERRANEAN - FIVE STARS & THREE THUMBS UP!…read more I honestly cannot believe my wife and I have been coming to Kairo's Mediterranean for several years and I've never written them a proper review. So this one is LONG overdue! This has easily become one of our favorite places to eat. We probably come here twice a week, and there's a reason we keep coming back. THE FOOD IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Everything tastes incredibly fresh, authentic and flavorful, and it's one of those places where you can eat a big meal and still feel like you ate something healthy. And I have to specifically mention the tzatziki. My wife and I have traveled throughout Greece and visited several of the Greek islands, so we've had the real thing plenty of times. It can actually be surprisingly difficult to find tzatziki back home that tastes the way it does in Greece. Kairo's absolutely nails it. It's fresh, creamy, authentic and delicious. Honestly, everything we've tried here is packed with flavor. The best way I can describe walking out of Kairo's is this: You have a circus in your mouth! There are just so many different flavors going on, and somehow they all work perfectly together. GREAT PORTIONS WITHOUT CRAZY PRICES Another thing I really appreciate about Kairo's is the value. Eating out has gotten expensive just about everywhere, but you can still come here and get a fantastic meal without spending a fortune. We regularly get a huge platter with fries, drinks and tzatziki, and the value is incredible. You can easily have a great meal here for roughly $10-$12 per person, depending on what you order. They also have a surprisingly large selection of drinks, which is another nice touch. But as good as the food is, there's something even better... THE PEOPLE & THE SERVICE! For me, great service can completely change a restaurant experience, and the team at Kairo's is absolutely spectacular. They've had many of the same people working here for years, which says a lot by itself. Everyone is friendly, polite and welcoming, and you can tell the team genuinely gets along and enjoys working together. And I have to give a special shout-out to the manager, Griffin. This guy is AWESOME. He knows us by name, remembers what we order and takes care of us every single time we walk through the door. That kind of personal service is becoming harder and harder to find. Griffin and his team don't make you feel like another customer walking through the line -- they make you feel like family. The restaurant is also always immaculate. Every time we're there, somebody is cleaning, wiping things down or making sure everything looks right. The whole place is consistently spotless. After several years and probably more meals here than I could possibly count, Kairo's continues to deliver every single time. Authentic Mediterranean flavors Fresh, delicious food Fantastic tzatziki Huge portions Excellent prices Tons of drink choices Spotlessly clean Incredible staff Outstanding management And most importantly -- CONSISTENCY! If you love Mediterranean food and haven't tried Kairo's yet, put it on your list. This isn't just somewhere we occasionally stop for lunch or dinner anymore. It has become one of our regular places -- and one of our absolute favorites. FIVE STARS AND THREE THUMBS UP FROM US! Keep doing exactly what you're doing, Griffin and the entire Kairo's team. You guys have created something special, and we'll definitely keep coming back!

As an extreme Cava lover, I never thought a bowl-centered fast food place would be better than…read morethat, but I stand corrected, because Kairos has become my absolute favorite place to get a bowl. I usually just make my own bowl based off of my mood. It's always good and the ingredients are always fresh and flavorful. The MP location was a little bit dirty at the time I was there, but they were also busy so they might not have had a minute to wipe down tables. The service is pretty reliable. Not to compare too much but I've had some issues with the service at Cava recently, so Kairos is winning in my book!

I dunno about this place…read more I'll start with my biggest issue. I ordered a half dozen oysters: they came out room temperature and past their prime (mushy texture, fishy smell). I only ate one. Waiter looked at the uneaten oysters... never asked about them, and they stayed on the tab. The rest of the food was decent. We had a sausage app, beet salad and tzatziki and humus. No complaints there. Drinks were good. We had a margarita and watermelon mojito. I guess the oysters just ruined the experience for me. If they're not fresh, don't serve them.

Nice Sunday family time. Steak n Eggs with creamy beans…read more Wood Fired Beets. Polenta. Carafe of Mimosas. Bloody Mary.

I stopped in here on a very busy weekend in downtown Charleston. The atmosphere was quiet and…read morerelaxing and I nice respite away from King St. This appears to be a family owned business and everyone was so nice and attentive. They were very helpful with my questions concerning my gluten allergy. They were able to confirm what was gluten free but it is also clearly marked on the menu. The food was fresh and amazing. The hummus is homemade. I had chicken Lula and it was really well seasoned and some of the best I've ever tasted. The only downside was the price. It was quite pricy for a lunch but with that being said, I would still return for more of their food. I just wish I could have tried more of it.

The absolute best falafels I have ever had in my life! I love falafel and have have them frequently…read morein restaurants ranging from fine to casual dining. What really separates these falafels is the robust range of spices and complex flavor into the traditional falafel, texture and flavors. The falafel appetizer platter came with four pieces and they were basically gone as soon as they arrived to the table as our entire family ate immediately. Including our pickiest eating family member, who enjoyed theirs too! Exceptional! The halloumi is fantastic and cooked perfectly. It had a nice seasoning on top of it which differentiated it from others I have had before. Everyone at our table enjoyed it. It came with four pieces. The grape leaves were a delight. They had a more robust complex flavor palette than Greek style grape leaves. They were served warm, however they were not dried out like sometimes grape leaves are when they're brought to a table warm. These were beautifully seasoned and had nice moisture to them. The size of each was about that of a ring finger. I can not remember hot many pieces were on the plate but it was more than 4. We ordered the chefs hummus with the pine nuts and pomegranate seeds. It was delicious and a great texture. Pretty much par for the course. My entrée was the Mujadra lentil and rice dish. The flavors were absolutely phenomenal. At first, I was thinking about getting the lentil soup for lunch, but then decided to try under the vegetarian section of the menu the lentil plate. The lentils and rice were placed in a circle mold on the plate. With pretty pieces of salad coming out from four different places. There were pine nuts, chopped, and placed a top of the rice and lentils. Everyone at the table tried my dish and even though we all four have very different favorite flavors and foods everyone agreed it tasted phenomenal and was absolutely delicious. Another family member ordered the lentil soup. They really enjoyed that and they also took some rice off of their spouse's plate and put it in the lentil soup which was a nice pairing. Spouse had the beef kebab cooked, medium rare. The temperature on the kebab for cooking was absolutely perfect! The texture pinkness, and overall cooking was beautifully done to a true medium rare. He had french fries as his side those were just as perfectly cooked as everything else that came out of the kitchen of this restaurant. They were nice and crisp with a good flavor. Three of our four family members tried and agreed they were very nicely done fries crispy all around and not floppy soft. Another family member ordered the Shish Tawook. They were completely in love and smitten with the garlic sauce that came with it. It is divine and tastes beautiful on the chicken. Rice was beautifully cooked as well. The accompaniments of lettuce, pita and oil was delicious. Dessert was baklava. Like every other part of the meal, we had it had a really nice blend of spices and flavor to it. We got it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. All of the desserts on the menu are made in house. One of our family members doesn't tend to like homemade ice cream however she liked this ice cream because she thought the texture was really brilliant for it being made in house at a restaurant. The baklava comes with three pieces. I would love for them to open a restaurant near where we live. If we lived here we would come in 2-3 times a week. Near the end of our meal, we heard some of the restaurant team speaking with another table of regulars. We overheard that they were short staffed that day as someone had called in. We never absolutely would not have guessed that. They seamlessly checked on our table, brought everything out in a timely manner, and none of the plates were hot like they had been sitting at expo waiting to come out to the table for a while. It was wonderful hospitality, with great care and checking in. Our server was a sweet and attentive person. Simply removing plates as we finished and refilling drinks. No one at our table was in want or need of anything as he kept it all well filled. I think the biggest compliment I can give is one family member always has room for dessert. They loved their meal in the appetizer so much they could not have any dessert. Which coming from them a huge dessert person is quite the praise.

I GETS AROUND!!!! LOL. I B ALL OVER DA PORT!!! Popping up all over. Maaaaaan I had Ali Baba n da…read more40 thieves on my list 4 A MINUTE!!!! Few years I think Finally pulled up. I did not know wing company was inside here also. I LIIIKES!!! Nice in here. Alot to choose from on the menu. I usually give two stars just for that. Tenders and fries were pretty solid. Chicken father was pretty frikn good. Seasoned chicken, rich bread, flavorful cheese. AWESOME!!!! Also had like a chicken with veggies with pita slices. Whatever this parsley garlic concoction is that comes with it is excellent and creative. Mediterranean food is creeping into my top 4. Especially with the places doing it right. I will be back soon. I MUST CONQUER THIS MENU!!!

What a joke. Ordered from uber eats and got gyros with no tzatziki. Can't take back and won't…read morebother trying for a refund. At least you got paid Ali Baba. Again, what a joke of a restaurant.

Wow! This place was an absolute gem. We originally had a reservation elsewhere but decided to…read morecancel because we weren't very hungry and the reservation time was a little early. While we were out walking on King Street, a local recommended Stella's, and I'm so glad they did. We walked over from our Airbnb and immediately loved the space. The restaurant has two U-shaped bars in the center, which is my husband and my favorite place to sit when dining out. We went in with zero expectations and hadn't even looked at the menu beforehand, but everything ended up being incredible. The drinks were fantastic, and our bartender/server was so sweet. Even though we were one of the last couples seated that evening, we never felt rushed and were able to enjoy the meal at our own pace. We ordered the non-breaded calamari and a shrimp dish, and the calamari was honestly the best I've ever had. It was incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and the artichokes that came with it were so delicious. Every bite made me happy. We finished with the tiramisu, which our bartender recommended, and it was absolutely outstanding--easily the best tiramisu I've ever had. I'm still dreaming about this meal and would come back in a heartbeat the next time I'm in Charleston.

We had such a fun date night at Stella's downtown. I made us a reservation for a Saturday night at…read morethe bar, which we really enjoyed. We were surprised when we walked in and the bar was actually low, with low, spinny bar seats. But it actually was pretty unique and fun! Our server was excellent and gave us great recommendations. We started with the Stella's Kalamari that had sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and artichoke hearts. It was very flavorful and delicious. Something to keep in mind here is that the portions are pretty large. Perfect for splitting dishes and a lot of food for your buck. The stand out dish for me was the spanakopita. It's a flaky, crispy pastry with spinach and feta inside that you dip in tzatziki. What's not to love about all of that?? We splurged a bit on our entree and split the braised lamb shank. The lamb itself was pretty good, but what I enjoyed most was the pasta it comes with. I would maybe suggest trying a different entree. It wasn't my favorite, but it was good. For drinks I got the Cretan, which had cucumber infused gin, lime, rosemary and thyme. It was so refreshing and just what I wanted. I will definitely be coming back here and recommending it to others!

My favorite Mediterranean restaurant in the area! The food is always fresh and tastes almost like…read morein Greece :) The staff is very friendly and always accommodates my food modification requests. Their drinks are great too! Today I'm enjoying a lavender lemonade.

THE BEST! Every time I come back here I am impressed. The price, portions, quality, and flavor are…read morespot on. Their feta fries are some of the best fries in Charleston. I like the get the BYOB with the spicy harissa chicken as my protein. I love that you can load it up with different veggies and other healthy items. My favorite sauces for the side are the spicy avocado and the dill yogurt. My husband got the platter with the lamb and chicken and was very happy with his meal as well! We also tried their blueberry soda and Mexican cola and liked both!

We've enjoyed dining at Opal for over 10 years, but our recent visit was not nearly as good as…read morebefore. We had reservations for a Saturday night and arrived to a normally full restaurant. Immediately though we noticed there were only 2 main servers taking care of all the tables. We were also told both servers would be taking care of us. This comment was the forewarning. We enjoyed many items we ordered like the veal meatballs, soup of the day, local fish. But my favorite item, the bolognese, was off. It was very plain, and lacked flavor. Just as we suspected the service was minimal and not as engaging as before. The starter and salad was served simultaneously, then a large gap of time before the entrees arrived. This was a definite off night. But it was Saturday night, and they should have been fully staffed for this business. Unfortunately, this experience left us doubting a future return.

It was my wife's Birthday weekend so I decided to take her to dinner and a movie. Looked up Opal's…read moreRestaurant and this place did not disappoint. Very nice atmosphere with attentive service. Started off with an Appletini for the wife, and I had a grapefruit margarita. Both were very good. Then on to the Strawberry and arugula salad, spicy shrimp bruschetta and veal and ricotta meatballs. All were fresh and sauces were very tasty. Could have stopped there, but no. My wife had the lemon crème brûlée and it was exquisite and creamy with a great char. I had the bone in pork chop with bacon fused gnocchi and Brussels sprouts. Let me tell you...THAT WAS THE BEST PORK CHOP I have ever had, bar none. Kudos to the chef a thousand fold. I recommend this place wholeheartedly ‼

We were very excited to try Sermet's. When you walk in it's quaint and cozy. The staff are all very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable. We started by sharing a beet and goat cheese salad which was off the charts delicious. They brought complimentary bread and oil to the table. The bread was fresh and warm. The oil infused with sun dried tomatoes maybe? It was very good. The drinks were nice but nothing notable. It's an extremely limited menu. We figured because there are only a few items offered, these items would be outrageous. Well, I had the halibut special. It was good. The halibut was cooked perfectly. The whipped ricotta didn't really go with the fish and didn't have much flavor. My husband had the chicken scallopini which was boring. The vermicelli was good but nothing that grabbed us and made us want to go back. The food is ok, the atmosphere is nice, and the staff was great.

The ambiance was beautiful with a great outdoor courtyard and live music. The service was amazing,…read moreour waiter kept checking in and really took care of us. The food was solid too. Only reason it's not a full five stars is the price -- we spent $270 for dinner for two and didn't get that much. Sad to hear they're closing, it was a really nice spot.