This is our go-to in the larger Charleston area for cocktails! Located in the Avondale neighborhood…read moreof West Ashley, you can get a hand crafted cocktail without having to combat the hustle and bustle and the parking nightmares that downtown Charleston bring. The owners did a tremendous job at curating an extensive cocktail menu with modern twists to an array of tasty classics. Mother! is a go-to favorite that I revisit often with its glitter flare serve in a sophisticated coupe. If youre there with friends the Margarita and Mojito flight is perfect to share (or enjoy yourself). Complimenting the cocktail menu are several snacks that always seem to pair perfectly with the cocktails including delicious flatbreads and desserts to enjoy.

Exactly what you want from a cocktail bar. Awesome classics, fun inventions, drinks smoked right at…read morethe bar. Decent flatbreads. Friendly service. Dark, cool vibe.

Super fun place! Extra fun at holiday time, but a great place for drinks or a nosh!…read moreSuper crowded when I was there, but loved it!

Nice bar. Bartenders were nice and made our cocktails well. I will say that I think it's a little…read moreoverpriced for how much you get. But bar was clean and the bathrooms too.

A great find in the city with beautiful and tasty craft cocktails. The staff was great walking us…read morethrough the menu and giving recommendations of what we might like best. We stopped in for some drinks and snack before dinner and opted for the Middleton and the Ticket to paradise (made with vodka) and a cheese board the snack on. Everything was great, the Middleton tasted like Christmas to me (in a good way!) and the cheese board hit the spot. A great find and can't to try them again!

Cool, very intimate bar. Excellent creative cocktails with an outstanding bartender. Three of us…read moretried about 5 different drinks total and loved all of them. They are totally open to crafting something that appeals to you. I wanted to make more stops to try even more of their concoctions. Really enjoyed the Bourbon & Clyde with bourbon, egg white, and pistachio.

I have nothing but good things to say about this place. I truly couldn't tell you how many times…read moreI've been there. It's a small spot, but the atmosphere feels so James Island in the best way. They have the best hotdogs in Charleston and the best dirty martinis. You can't convince me otherwise.

I will forever love this place. It holds a place in my heart. In Bar George we trust. My weekly…read morehang out.

Fun, dark speakeasy right downtown and easily accessible with several paid parking lots close by…read more The space is pretty small, so probably on weekends reservations are necessary and don't know if it would be great for a party larger than 6ish. There's a comprehensive cocktail menu and the French 75ish and the tiramisu martini were both delicious ($18 each). The prices are super comparable with other bars downtown. They have a full bar if you'd like a standard cocktail or any other creation I'm sure they could make it. Our server was great and very attentive. The kitchen stopped serving food at 10pm which I wish we had been told when we came in because I tried to order fries at 10:04 and was told I couldn't. Which I understand I just wish I had known. The place is pretty small and dark and very quiet so the perfect place for a calm nightcap.

We had so much fun looking for this place! It felt like a side quest, and we were rewarded with an…read moreamazingly hidden speakeasy. I enjoyed my friend's drink but didn't quite like mine. I still drank it but it was a little sour than what I was expecting compared to what was described. I believe it was the tequila drink. I would go back to this place and highly recommend this place because the vibes were awesome. This place is great for people looking for a more quiet and sit down place. This place would also be great for date night. Definitely should be a place people should try if they're in Charleston!

Great dive bar on King Street in Charleston. We were in…read moreCharleston for a few days and stopped into this place twice. Cheap drinks and cool atmosphere. And all servers were awesome.

Such a relaxing neighborhood bar. A good place to go to get away from the noise. Food options are…read morelimited. Be mindful of what you order as a High Noon costed way more than what it would in Miami, FL. Only one bartender was working on a Friday night and was not able to keep up wuth the demand, so be patient if you plan to stay for awhile.

We had the pleasure of dining here 2 separate times over an extended weekend trip…read more Host very welcoming and nurturing. Finds your table, if you arrive early for a reservation we had luck with them seating us and he says a kind goodbye as we left each time. Nice list of 3 mocktails so even if not consuming alcohol one can look to play the part at the table and enjoy the flavor notes of a well made cocktail. The first meal we had was a bit of a work/get together meal. We ordered an assortment of items off of the menu and created a more tapas menu. The charcuterie board we picked the cheeses for and it was lovely. All as expected and quite surprised to find a cheddar I enjoyed. Came with some grapes, figs, nuts, honey and I think mustard. Glazed carrots were phenomenal. Heartily enjoyed the beet salad and thought the presentation was quite pretty. Lamb lettuce wraps are alright. Not my favorite of all the dishes served but delivered as promised, nicely cooked and presented. Spouse really liked the lamb wraps and were a stand out dish to them. Meatballs are excellent truly great texture and flavor. Escargot was a fun take on a classic dish. Finished with a unique strudel in its presentation it was quite pleasant. Spouse liked the peanut butter chocolate dessert. For brunch, I had the carrot ginger soup. Which I must say was a total delight. The soup had the hallmark texture and base flavor of the carrot ginger but it had a beautiful breath of savory and some heat seasoning wise to it. It was quite an elevated soup and heartily enjoyed! I followed the carrot soup with a French toast. I am all for softly scrambled eggs but the French toast was a touch undercooked. (I did not let the restaurant know or give them the chance to make right. I regularly eat soft boiled eggs and soft scrambled so I felt comfortable with consuming them.) Strawberries were ripe and tasty. The whipped cream was gorgeous in thickness and flavor. One in law had the caesar salad with croutons and grilled chicken. Their bowl was left clean so while they are not the talkative of sorts they did seem to enjoy it. Ordered a baguette with butter. Unfortunately the butter never made it to the table but the baguette was enjoyed. Spouse had the Azur burger with the side of tapas style potatoes. All was cooked properly to temperature and texture. Flavor and taste as promised. Wasn't their favorite dish at Azur as we had tried so many lovely dishes a few evenings before. But it did deliver on what was represented in the menu. Other in law had the quiche and a side salad. They liked the quiche and would order it again.

Azur Burger was terrible very dry. no flavor. The beef burgundy was no good…read more The waiters had a terrible attitude from jump Street. The owner and whoever he was stayed on his phone the entire time and spoke to none of the clients. Possibly the manager. We've been traveling around here for four days, This was the bottom of the barrel. Furthermore, I believe most of these reviews came from family and friends not honest customers..

What an amazing lunch! We started with the rolls and honey butter. I had the prime rib sandwich…read morewith potato puree, and my wife had the fresh catch. Our daughter (3) had the buttered noodles. For me, the prime rib was seasoned perfectly, and the horseradish was perfectly done, not overpowering but complementary to the flavor. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection! We finished off with the peach cobbler for dessert, and you've never had a peach cobbler like this; so good! Service was top notch, everything was timed perfectly and the recommendations were on point. The ambiance was really great; classy but relaxed. We love trying new places, but with a 3y and 6mo old, we are always a bit nervous how they will be received. The staff here were so kind. From the moment we walked through the door, we felt we belonged. One special mention, Melanie took time to stop by our table and engage us and our daughter in conversation (she's normally really shy). It was clear Melanie is sincere and really cares for people. Within a minute, our daughter was sharing all the things we've done and seen and was chatting away. This transformed the lunch into a true experience! Thank you for an amazing farewell lunch, we can't wait until we return!

This was our visit to The James for my husband's birthday while we were in Folly Beach!…read more We visit the area quite often, but somehow had never heard of this place. I happened upon it on my Resy app while looking for somewhere to celebrate, and I'm so glad I did! The restaurant is located in a small strip shopping center, but once you step inside, you would never know it. It has a great atmosphere, beautiful décor, and a really nice vibe. We started with the crispy calamari, which came with a delicious chili-lime sauce. My husband isn't a big fan of a lot of sauce, so we ordered it on the side. That worked out perfectly because I could enjoy plenty of the sauce while he enjoyed his calamari without it being covered. I had the Angels Oak Cab/Malbec blend, which was a smooth, rich wine. For my entrée, I chose the prime rib melt. The meat was tender and flavorful, and I opted to pay the upcharge for the mac and cheese as my side. It was good, although it was a little different from the traditional Southern-style mac and cheese you typically find around here. My husband had the fish and chips, and surprisingly, they were delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and tasted incredibly fresh. For dessert, we shared the key lime pie, and it was delicious! It had just the right amount of tartness, which I absolutely love. ‍ We are so excited to have discovered this little gem and definitely plan to visit again. Sometimes you just have to let Resy lead the way! Thanks, Resy, for helping us find our new favorite spot!

One of our bartenders at dinner recommended Last Saint for a cocktail, so we stopped by after our…read moremeal. The space was super vibey--dark, moody, and filled with candlelight. It felt cozy without being stuffy and was a great spot for people-watching. The cocktails were well made and balanced, and we got lucky enough to snag a table. The space is pretty small though, so by the time we arrived the bar was full and a lot of people were standing with drinks. Even so, the atmosphere was fun and energetic. Definitely a great spot for a nightcap if you're in the area.

My husband and I visited Last Saint for cocktails before a group dinner when we were in Charleston…read morelast weekend, and it was the perfect place for drinks before a dinner. (On occasion, I rant about how we need more cocktail bars and wine bars that don't serve food at all or just snacks like nuts - don't get me started.) Last Saint is a really cool dual concept cocktail bar. The front of Last Saint is more casual - small, cozy, allows walk-ins. But you can also make reservations (or try to get lucky walking in) at the Annex. The Annex is their weekends-only cocktail experience in the back of Last Saint. You walk to the back of the bar and press ring the bell by the yellow door. Someone answers and seats at one of six seats at the bar and three small (but private) tables. The Annex is a no-menu experience. The friendly and creative staff ask you questions about your preferences for drinks and then make you something that fits the bill. It was personal and fun, and we enjoyed all the drinks we had. A reservation at the Annex is good for a 1.5 hour time frame, which was perfect for us to have two drinks before closing out and heading to our dinner reservation. We sat at the bar, which I loved, because we got to chat with the staff and watch them make our and others' drinks while we enjoyed our creative cocktails. The staff have a wide knowledge of cocktails and an almost endless supply of ingredients to choose from when making your drinks. A truly fun experience. One I haven't had in any other city. I wish there were more bars like Last Saint!

The best breakfast in Charleston hands down! Not only the food but the owners and employees are top…read morenotch! Have been coming here for several years and they never disappoint. The breakfast burrito is a golden choice but this O.G. Sammie with ham is legit and legendary!!

Overall: A must-go if you need a to-go sandwich, but wish they were open on Sundays!…read more The good: The sandwiches are pretty incredible. I've had several of them now over multiple visits, and each one is delicious, fresh, and well-portioned. Certainly leagues beyond other "fast" options in the area. Both the hot and cold options are divine, with loads of meat (if you get it) and toppings. Excited to try their breakfast sometime. The not-so-good: I know this is typical for plenty of businesses in the area, but them being closed on Sundays is such a bummer. Our family often comes downtown on Sundays because of free parking (and free time in general), and we'd love to take their sandwiches to a park/space nearby, but can't on Sundays. Additionally, their spot is limited in terms of seating and space, so be ready to leave a stroller outside.