The service is quick and there's a lot in the menu! We rolled in with a party of 14 at 3ish on a…read moreWednesday afternoon. My MIL got the beans, fried potatoes (hash browns), cornbread meal. I got the turkey on stuffing with a wilted salad and a cup of tomato gouda soups! The salad and soup came out fast and were my highlights. The bacon vinaigrette makes the salad so good. The soup was a cheesy tomato bisque! It's good! Don't sleep on the specials!

I tried the onion rings, which were nicely crisp on the outside and tender within. The batter had…read morea pleasant blend of spices and was quite enjoyable. My wife ordered the chicken tenders with French fries and fried apples. She appreciated the crispy coating and well-cooked fries, and found the fried apples tasty. Overall, she was satisfied with her meal. For my entrée, I chose the daily special: BBQ Back Ribs with coleslaw and fried apples. The ribs themselves were fall-off-the-bone tender, though it was clear they were boiled and baked rather than truly barbecued. They were covered in a very excessive amount of sweet BBQ sauce--so much so that it was hard to tell what meat I was eating beneath all that sauce. While the flavor of the sauce wasn't bad, it quickly became overwhelming, and I could only finish about three-quarters of the ribs. Covering meat in BBQ sauce does not make it real barbecue. The coleslaw had a strong mustard taste that wasn't to my liking, but the fried apples were a highlight. In summary, the meal had its good points, but the heavy-handed BBQ sauce and the coleslaw missed the mark for me. If I return, I'll likely skip the ribs and try something else.

Hale House is truly a Charleston gem. They were completely booked, but we lucked out with a couple…read moreof seats at the bar--and it ended up being the best seat in the house. The bar staff was outstanding from start to finish. We had a few different bartenders taking care of us, and each one was attentive, friendly, and great at helping with recommendations. We ordered the New York steak and the Brussels sprouts special. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium, and the Brussels sprouts hit that ideal balance--crispy, flavorful, and just right. Everything we had was packed with flavor. The drinks didn't miss either--ice-cold beer and expertly crafted cocktails all around. If you find yourself in Charleston, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend.

We heard from so many folks that we needed to come try this gem but what we experienced first hand…read morewas an expensive bomb. There's an amazing selection of bourbon but I love tequila! My margarita was not good at all. So bad that I didn't even drink more than half which is just a sin when it comes to expensive cocktails. My husband's chicken sandwich had about as much chicken as a tiny tender strip. He left hungry. I had the steak special. Which had good flavors (as anything covered in cheese would) but if I'm paying $60 for a medium rare steak, it's a shame that it came out medium well. Roasted cauliflower was mid, I make better at home in my air fryer. Service was good but the waitress was pretty pushy with the extras like we were insane for not ordering appetizers and not letting her bring us a glass of 4 roses. Ambiance was fine. But the experience was not worth my money, not even if it was half the cost honestly.

Service was a little slow (but still very nice) but other than that I have no complaints!…read more The WV Apple Salad was absolutely delicious. And we loved the pretzel tots

Well, sort of the only option in what appears to be a bit of a rough area. We didn't have the…read moreenergy to make it out to where the other food options all appeared to cluster. Service was nice, but a little slow. Burger and fries were pretty solid. Caesar salad was ok. Mixed drink wasn't great. Beer is the safe option. All in all this Marriott is a bit dated; is sort of one of those options of last resort if you're here for work or just passing through for the night, as we were.

The food was amazing here! Salads and pizzas were delicious and very fresh. Service was great…read more Make a stop here if you get a chance.

Pros: Excellent, fast service…read moreDelicious pizzas with lots of options to choose from. We got a margherita pizzat and another with half Peppadew and half steak and mushroom. All were gobbled up quickly! Adult beverages available Love the decor Cons: Limited seating, especially for large parties Parking can be tough in the area Pro tip: Try the pizza skins appetizer - like potato skins but on a pizza!

A nice vibe to hang out and have drinks with friends. The late night crowd is younger but I'm fine…read morewith that

Everything food is great. Service is top of the line. Live music everything you should need if…read moreyou're passing through or just out for a meal or entertainment.

The food was always spot on. Everything's had great taste!…read more Too bad they closed. We ate there at least once a week.

I love this place for carry out!!! They have a few indoor tables, but this is definitely a comfort…read morefood to go place!!! Love their meatloaf and scalloped potatoes. Excellent Cuban Sandwiches too!!! Nice family owned staff!!!

**April 2025: Weekday Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were in the area and wanted a quick lunch before we hit the road again. With the high reviews we thought we'd check out Swiftwater Cafe. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a large building complex (maybe apartments?), and there were many locals dinning in. The space looked very homey and the tables were lined with green and white checkered tablecloths. There's a big chalk board with breakfast and lunch items and my friend and I decided on the following: Lunch -Italian Grilled Cheese $8.06 - This was a fantastic vegetarian sandwich. There was a lot of flavor and it the texture of all the ingredients worked together. I would get this again. -Tomato Basil Soup $4.16 and Chili $4.16: Standard soups -Pepperoni Roll $4.16 - I was told that this was West Virginia's state food so naturally we had to try it out. It was tasty and I'm glad that this restaurant put in cheese, but I kind of wished there were a little bit more. -Chef Salad $9.88: This salad had a good assortment of ingredients and gave me the much needed vegetables that I had been lacking on this roadtrip. Service The host was very quick and polite. Patrons would pick up their orders at the counter when it's ready. Summary It was a nice local joint and I enjoyed all the outdoor photos around the cafeteria.

Service was great. Heidi the prep cook did an amazing job making my hot dogs. Didn't steam the buns…read morebut that's totally fine! The BBQ sandwich was good also! Love the inside too! Great place!

Great experience here. Stopped after a day at the Capitol. The service was very friendly, fast, and…read moreefficient. Our table got BLT, Reuben, Hotdogs, and Philly steak. The potato wedges are delicious. Sweet tea was perfect. It has a true diner feel inside, even has bar stools at the counter. Good choice for good quality diner food - nothing fancy here!

This is a real gem with history in downtown Charleston! The food was delicious & the service was…read moreexcellent -- both our server Billy & the manager were outstanding & truly grateful for our patronage! CHECK IT OUT!

It's home cooking at its best!!!! A meal for one could easily serve two! Hot, tasty, creative,…read moreKeto, too!!! Eat in or take out! Six out of five stars!!!!

We got in and sat pretty quickly, had our drink orders taken but were waiting on some more people…read moreso we waited to order food. It was pretty loud in here!! Of course it is a bar and it was a Saturday night and college sports ball was on the TVs so what do you expect?? I got the fried green tomato BLT which was good. All the sammiches come with pork rinds () but you can sub fries or other sides if you want. I didn't care one way or another, I just gave them to my brother and his wife since they like them. My son ordered fries but didn't get them, he got rinds as well but when I pointed it out the fixed it right quick!! Also my wife asked for a side of buffalo sauce which was forgotten buuuut when it was mentioned they fixed that quickly as well. Kudos on the fixing!! All in all it was pretty good- it is dog friendly in case you are so inclined, one couple had their dog out on the patio (sidewalk) and another guy had his dog inside at the bar with him.

This place is always busy so I was excited to give it a try! We went around 2 on a weekday, trying…read moreto avoid the rush. Started with the fried avacado with garlic aioli - it was delightful - not greasy or heavy! My wife got the steakhouse smash burger and was very pleased. I built my own smash burger. I am not usually a burger person but this one hit! We will definitely be back, lots more we want to try!