Graze

We had the blessed opportunity to visit Shem Creek. First of all, the drive up is picturesque, with…read morebeautiful waterways all along the way, and the views at Shem Creek do not disappoint. I highly recommend the fried crab claws and the fried platter of oysters, shrimp, and flounder. We've also eaten at the Charleston Crab House across from the market downtown, which is affiliated with this restaurant, and that was an awesome experience as well. Both locations have great service, and the food came out hot and timely. I highly recommend this restaurant for both the views and the food.

Service was not great at all. Took over an hour and I think the server couldn't be bothered with…read moreus. Trying to refill while my son was drinking. Food was meh. Definitely better sports than this.

Beautiful inside but be sure to ask to sit with a view of the creek

Snow crab steampot

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Oysters

Page's Okra Grill

4.5(3.5k reviews)

1.1 mi

I absolutely loved the atmosphere! The food was a 10/10--everything was delicious! And a special…read moreshoutout to our waiter, Ethan, who provided amazing service and made our experience even better. I'll definitely be back again, and I highly recommend checking them out! #PagesOkraGrill #BuzzyBooth @PagesOkraGrill

Tonight we came for my grandmothers birthday & Beck was our server! He & the staff were awesome! He…read morehad other tables as well & he was killing it! The food was great as always! Thank you, see you next time! #pagesokragrill @pagesokragrill #buzzybooth

Patio area

Fried green tomato

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Bloody Mary

Nico

4.3(661 reviews)

1.0 mi

Nico is such a fun spot for oysters and a great casual dining experience! They have a large…read moreselection of oysters from across the country to choose from. The Monday happy hour prices make it easy to sample several without breaking the bank! Always a wonderful experience! We love Nico! The restaurant has a chill vibe, the service is consistently excellent and our experiences are enjoyable from start to finish. If you love oysters, this is definitely a place worth checking out!

Stopped in for a Sunday evening dinner at Nico which has been in my list forever…read more Overall the experience was good. The service was attentive but unfortunately our sides did not arrive until we were almost done with our entrees. The scallops were warm, buttery and paired well with the mushrooms. The duck confit had more of a homestyle presentation and the meat was very tender.

Octopus Scallop Escabèche

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Crab and Artichoke Dip

Mt Pleasant Seafood

3.9(35 reviews)

0.8 mi

As soon as I moved here I knew I had to get a fresh blue crab connection. So I started researching…read moreand tasting. Had a little get together at my neighborhood clubhouse and wanted to take my mini crab puffs. I went by to see on what days their crabmeat ( NOT PASTEURIZED!!!) was delivered. I picked it up the day before and kept the container on ice in my fridge until needed the next day. I always allow plenty of time in my prepping to do at least a double " pick over" for shells that aren't always caught in the initial picking process. I was finished in no time!!! That was the cleanest crab I think I have ever picked!!! The owner was very nice when initially went in and the young men behind the counter could not have been nicer. This was on the top ten things to find here and boy I really scored! Just the start of my seafood journey!

delicious fresh seafood! I have had their scallops, flounder, and ahi tuna and I enjoyed everything…read moreso far.

Crab puffs. Just a few of them. The recipe makes 46.

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Tavern & Table

3.9(1k reviews)

avern and Table is located right on the Shem river, surrounded by other restaurants and lots of…read moreboat activity, which is really fun to see them coming and going. Of course they have a lot of indoor seating as well and you still get a great view. The sunset views here are incredible and they have a lot of outdoor seating available we are here in September and the weather is phenomenal so we sat right outside next to the river. The food was very good. I had the swordfish with German potato salad. It was really on a bed of rested finger potatoes with asparagus and awesome fixings. My wife had the flat iron steak and it was also delicious. Parking was a snap. Beer and wine very reasonably priced compared to other restaurants we've been to and drink prices were comparable to other places we've been to around $12- thank $14 a cock cocktail . Overall, I definitely come back here again with no problems and I recommend you check it out too!

We came in today for drinks and some small bites. I ordered the brisket mac & cheese, and was…read moresurprised by how large the portion was and how filling that menu item was. Our table also got the meat board, pimento with bacon jam, and the crab and artichoke dip. I loved the mac & cheese and I'm convinced that if you put that sauce on anything it would be 10 out of 10. I also loved the crab and artichoke dip which is served with warm pita, however, there were mixed reviews at our table. The dip was very crab forward, and the artichoke was barely perceptible. The only criticism of the charcuterie was that there was small portions. The pimento and bacon jam is served with Ritz crackers and one's pleasant, but I felt a little underwhelmed. However, for one of the people at our table, it was the favorite. We sat outside in the covered patio area, and I was surprised by how loud the outdoor seating was. If you're sensitive to overstimulation, sitting inside in the air conditioning would be a much more quiet experience. The service was a little slow, but overall the experience was wonderful and the restaurant is located right next to the water. We were there on a weekend and it was busy even though it was in between lunch and dinner. Parking was hard to come by, but that's to be expected for this location.

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Saltwater Cowboys

3.6(1k reviews)

Sophie was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING homegirl had been there for 12 hours already and her energy was…read moreFANTASTIC. such a sweet sweet girl and gave the best recommendations !! her service was so fast and was always making sure we were good! the food was also 10/10 the mexican street corn dip was so so good! also the drinks were so yummy! and for how busy they were she was on top of her stuff. GIVE THAT GIRL A RAISE ASAP

We absolutely love coming to Saltwater Cowboys! This is one of my all time favorite spots. Brunch…read moreor lunch are the best times to go because it gets super busy by 1PM. They just refinished the interior so there's plenty of beautiful indoor dinning options decorated in Carolina's finest. But I love the outdoor patio best view of the water. All the food here is delicious from salads to trash nachos. Don't be fooled by the name, get them you won't be disappointed Lastly, the merch is to die for. Super cute tops, sweaters, hats you name it. Come on in you won't be disappointed

Fried shrimp, sweet potato fries, and asparagus

Chicken and waffles

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Deviled eggs, simply yet flavorful and filling!

The Mill Street Tavern

3.9(352 reviews)

If you haven't been here lately you're missing out! The blackened catfish, shrimp and grits, and…read moreshrimp pasta were yummy!! And such a great view while you enjoy great food! Our waitress took care of us like we were the only ones there.

Excellent food and wonderful water view! Extensive gluten free options! The brunch menu is great…read moreand the brisket skillet was so tasty.

Beautiful marsh views

Salmon Reuben

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Lavender Sunset

Red's Ice House

3.4(1.1k reviews)

Fun and very casual on the Shem Creek River. Best peel and eat shrimp and the Coconut Shrimp was…read moreexcellent! Service was excellent. Lively and loud. Fun watching the boats go by.

Food, drinks, and views are always top tier at Reds in Shem creek. It does get crowded so can be…read moredifficult to find a seat. I wish they would open the top deck more often. The service can be hit or miss but to be expected at a busy spot on Shem creek. But it is worth the wait!

More empty seating

Bubba 24 pc. Shrimp: boom boom, buffalo, Red's fried, and coconut.

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Parking Lot Side

Sunsets Waterfront Dining - Mt Pleasant

Great atmosphere with great service! Prices are reasonable…read moreand the location is only minutes from Charleston!

Such nice view on the water and server was super quick and friendly. The food was super good…read morealthough the drink could've been stronger. Would def come here again!

Sunsets Waterfront Dining - Mt Pleasant - Bar

Bar

Lobster Deviled Eggs

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Water's Edge

3.1(720 reviews)

0.8 mi

We stopped here for lunch on the way home from the beach. What a lovely place to sit outside next…read moreto the water and have delicious and fresh seafood. I really loved the outdoor seating area and would come back the next time. I'm in Charleston. I had a plate with the fried seafood and ended up leaving feeling stuffed to the brim. Our server was also very kind and helped make the experience memorable.

I came to Waters Edge for lunch on Tuesday while I was visiting Charleston. The location is…read morebeautiful and the views overlooking the water are definitely the highlight of the restaurant. I'll start with the positives. Our server was fantastic. She was personable, attentive, and did a great job throughout our meal. As for the food, it was just okay. I ordered the fish tacos, and unfortunately the mahi was overcooked and very dry. They also came absolutely covered in sour cream. I was expecting a light drizzle, but there was so much that I only managed a few bites before I couldn't finish them. My friend ordered the Cuban and absolutely loved it. He cleaned his plate, so it seems the food can be a bit hit or miss. The biggest downside, though, had nothing to do with the food. There was some type of political or civic meeting taking place in the main dining room. I'm not exactly sure if the speaker was running for mayor or another office, but it wasn't in a private room. It was out in the open where everyone dining had to listen. I don't think it's appropriate to hold an event like that in the middle of a restaurant during regular service regardless of your political affiliation. Some of the things being discussed made me genuinely uncomfortable, and even my male friend commented on it. If the restaurant wants to host political events, I think they should either use a private space or close the restaurant to the general public during the event. The views and service were great, but the atmosphere that day was overshadowed by the speaker, and unfortunately that's what I'll remember most about my visit.

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Robert B.

8 years ago

We've eaten there four times, the first time was just by happenstance, we stopped in for a late lunch; the food was great. A few years later, we were in the area and stopped in, but did not remember that we were there before until we sat down and looked at the menu, the food was great. The next time we went there, we went for dinner, the food was great. Today we went for Sunday Brunch and the food was not so great. There were three of us, one order the Fresh Breakfast Sausage, with duck fat hash browns, sunny side eggs, and a curry ketchup. The sunny-side-up eggs were burn to a crisp, the edges looked like burnt bacon. Another order a frittata with tasso ham and a few other things, the frittata was cooked properly and tasted okay. I ordered a frittata with duck confit, spinach, and goat cheese. My frittata was way overcooked, dry as a bone, and burnt on the bottom; it was inedible. Waitress came over and asked if everything was okay; I replied that I couldn't eat the frittata. She asked if I would like to order something else, I said no thanks. Manager came around and apologized for the bad food and asked if I wanted something else. I said no thanks. The bill came and they had removed the cost of my uneaten frittata. Cost of 2 eggs, sausage, 2 orders of hash browns, frittata, and two cocktails, almost $44, excluding tip. Apparently, the chef or chefs that cook there on a regular basis are not there cooking Sunday Brunch, the 3rd string fry-cook and dishwasher are manning the grill and cooktop. My advice, go there for lunch or dinner, the food is very good, often great. Stay away from this place for Brunch unless you want overcooked, burnt food. read more

Juanita T.

5 years ago

I've been wanting to go to this restaurant for a long time but it's far from my home. I had a doctor's appt. nearby and finally got there. I had Korean chicken wings, very good and a good portion size. Unfortunately my husband ordered fish tacos and what you pay for is not what you get. Portion was two small tacos and a very small quantity of unremarkable steamed looking fish. Loaded with a very wet kind of slaw, I think it had Bok Choy. They immediately fell apart, I commented to the waitress that I needed a wet nap because it was very messy, she said that means they were good. They were not, and I won't be back, in any event it was a meager serving and came with fries that were similar to what you might get at McDonalds. read more

Ben T.

14 years ago

Had dinner there Monday night. The place was full on a Monday! After having dinner I could see why. The place isn't fancy but it doesn't pretend to be either. Just great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Service was fast and friendly. I had the Mussel appetizer and bone in pork chop entree. Both were delightful. Grazes menu is all over the board. I asked the manager which later found out he was one of the owners what Graze was all about. He said that his two partners were the chefs and they just cook what they like. What a great way to be. No restrictions on types of cuisine which allows for total creativity. Keep up the good work Graze and we will keep on eating it up. read more

Anne B.

12 years ago

Wow!! Love the cucumber martinis! Something I've never had anywhere else. Really liked the panko fried catfish. Crispy and very tasty. The cinnamon chili dusted sea scallops were very tasty as well - sounds odd until you taste them. The duck confit ravioli left me asking for seconds! Just the right serving. Lobster bisque was amazing. The Fried Oysters tasty and juicy. The Lobster Mac and Cheese a little heavy. But all in all, you can't go wrong here. Great atmosphere, tapas with tons of variety and creativity, excellent service. I'll be back! read more

K B.

11 years ago

We are from NY so when we pulled up to this place I was skeptical, it's in a shopping plaza. Not your typical "main st vibe" but that really doesn't matter. This place is freaking awesome!!!!! Seriously not just the best food in SC but likely some I'd the best food I've had in a long time. Deff a favorite spot. The lobster and Mac app was great and the catfish my gf got was delicious. Everything was great, we were all eating Kidd each other's plate!!!! read more

Sadie S.

7 years ago

Dined at Graze last night and had a wonderful meal. The beet salad was delicious and pairs nicely with an order of truffle fries (everything in balance and moderation!) For an entree I had the Salmon and received a huge, perfectly cooked portion. Server was nice and checked on our table regularly. Dining Room got a little loud around peak dinner time (7:00) but otherwise a perfect evening out in Mt Pleasant read more

Grier A.

16 years ago

Graze was good! The food was affordable and the ambiance was nice. If you ever visited this restaurant when it was CoCo's, you probably remember everything being separated by a wall and it seemed a little cramped. They opened everything up, and now feels like a much cooler space. I recommend trying the lobster mac n cheese (huge chunks of lobster) and the scallops were great as well. read more

Natasha H.

9 years ago

Very friendly and helpful staff, the bartender was particularly lovely. We all enjoyed our meals and had a great dining experience. The portions were large and we left feeling incredibly satisfied. I was intrigued by their brunch menu so will be back to try this out read more

Christina S.

16 years ago

First time to Graze on Friday night for my girlfriend birthday party. Brad took care of us and gave us a great table and wonderful desserts. The salmon app was so good, they should put it on the menu. Would recommend this and will be back soon read more

Frank R.

16 years ago

Had the best meal in awhile! Have been there way too many times that I'm willing to admit but everytime it seems to get better. Great food, service and atmosphere. Graze is the best thing that happened to mt. P in awhile! read more

JA K.

14 years ago

I meet clients and vendors here for business lunches regularly! I have, every time, had prompt, friendly service, delicious food and a clean, comfortable ambiance! I recommend Graze as the place go go to host lunches! read more

Vincent L.

3 years ago

The ambience was pleasant and the meal was reasonably priced. We sampled three distinct dishes, all of which were outstanding. There was a laid-back, friendly atmosphere with well-trained staff. read more

Troy H.

12 years ago

This is the best restaurant in town! Everything I've tried has been excellent and I can't wait to try more. It has a great atmosphere for a date with that special someone!! read more

Carl B.

12 years ago

Have yet to have a single disappointing meal here. Everything is well presented and they have a great happy hour. Keep up the great work!

Anne G.

11 years ago

Tacos and the buffalo shrimp are really good apps. calamari fries and the crab cake is amazing but I don't like the atmosphere inside.

Janel E.

10 years ago

Empty restaurant yet couldn't seat our party because we didn't call. Thanks but we'll go somewhere a little more welcoming...

Doyle D.

6 years ago

We had three different dishes and they were all incredible. In addition, the onion rings were to die for!

Scott L.

4 years ago

Solid. Fun menu. Pleasant staff. Well I think that about sumsit up

Mackenzie M.

14 years ago

The food was excellent, service was fast, and prices were reasonable. We will definitely eat here again!

Jennifer T.

11 years ago

Love it! Very different menu, but everything I've had there has been wonderful. Highly recommend it.

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Red Drum Restaurant

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For an early Thursday night this place was packed. They offer a fantastic Happy Hour with both…read moredrinks & food. We ordered the French fries, chicken quesadilla, and fried shrimp. All were good but the quesadilla came out cold. The spicy margarita was fantastic! Service was friendly and fast. The chairs at the bar need to be replaced. They are too short for the bar and made of fabric which doesn't enable them to be cleaned. Overall, the place was great and I would definitely return.

I've been dining at Red Drum for over twenty years, long enough to remember when a last-minute…read morereservation on a Tuesday felt like winning the lottery. So when my family and I received some truly remarkable medical news this week, the kind of victory you save for a proper toast, Red Drum was the obvious choice. What better place to celebrate a long-awaited milestone than with familiar faces and a pork chop I've trusted since the era of dial-up internet? Well. About that pork chop. Two of us ordered the longtime menu staple. We expected the same giant, butcher's-best chop that has anchored the plate forever. What arrived instead felt like someone had rewritten a classic without reading the original. Gone were the lovely fresh tomatoes and potatoes, the bright bites that used to sing alongside the chop, along with the subtle demi that once tied everything together. In their place, Brussels sprouts were doing a full backstroke in an acid bath. And not, unfortunately, the fun kind of acid bath. I would have been fine with the sprouts but this sauce... The sauce was so sharp and dominant that it steamrolled the pork entirely. Since it made up the entire base of the dish, there was no escaping it. I later learned there were supposed to be potatoes mixed in, hash-style, but my portion must have pulled a vanishing act because not a single potato was found. My dining partner fared no better. Between the two of us, the equivalent of an entire pork chop went back to the kitchen. When we told our server the sauce tasted "off," she reacted with all the urgency of someone being told their shoelace is untied. There was no concern, no apology, and no curiosity. Our third diner ordered the salmon. He said it was very good, and the corn pudding was too, but even he missed the potato that used to round out the plate. For forty-one dollars, he said the meal felt "undercut," and I agree. When the most satisfied person at the table feels shorted, that is not great. Dessert was a bright spot. The hot butter rum toffee and the doughnuts hit the mark. By then, however, I was too busy fuming, more effectively than the pork, over the indifference that hung over the whole evening. No manager ever came by. I am not convinced our feedback reached anyone. By the time the bill arrived, it felt like our waitress wanted us to pay, smile, and scurry along. This was when the night took another strange turn. As she handed me the check, I asked about a familiar husband and wife duo who had served at Red Drum for years. They were beloved, memorable, and unmistakably professional. Anyone who has eaten at Red Drum even semi-regularly knows exactly who I mean. They were fixtures. I asked if they were working that night so I could say hello. The waitress casually told me they had been gone for some time and had left under "not good circumstances." That was when my eyebrows reached escape velocity. If you know Red Drum, the Red Drum of years past, you know that couple. You know the level of professionalism, the consistency, and the connection they brought to the room. You know they were not the "leave under not good circumstances" type. The comment felt off, unnecessary, and frankly a little concerning. It made me wonder what has really changed behind the scenes and what regulars will think when they read this. By then, curiosity pushed me to look around the room. It was nearly empty. It was 6:45 p.m. on a Tuesday. Yes, a weeknight, but dinner hour all the same. In years past, this place buzzed no matter the night. You could not get a last-minute reservation without divine intervention. Suddenly the ease of getting one this time made a whole lot more sense. I genuinely wanted this to be a triumphant return, a full-circle moment after a long illness and a day of wonderful news. Instead, it was a sobering reminder that somewhere along the way, Red Drum lost the plot, and maybe a lot more than its potatoes. After reflecting on our experience, I called the restaurant to share my concerns, but three business days have passed without a return call.

The James

4.4

(190 reviews)

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!

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

4.0

(831 reviews)

We got the chicken Cesar salad and the bacon Mac and cheese…read more Chicken salad was a standard Cesar that was in the top half of Cesar's I've have. Chicken may have been a little on the dry side but that's not why you get a salad. This place routinely earns awards for best Mac and Cheese in the area. Certainly agree that it is very good! Very creamy cheese sauce and the bacon is cooked right. Finely chopped crispy bits add a very good touch and are well worth the upcharge. Portion size also very good. We split the salad and the Mac. Good drink variety. Outdoor and indoor seating. Located in a shopping plaza for a post eating shopping spree. Would recommend especially for those with picky eaters.

Met a fellow Yelper there for lunch. Had trouble finding the front door so I just went in the back…read moredoor and made my way to the front. What a nice place. Wooden booths that gave you privacy while having a conversation. And converse we did!!!! It was nice to meet someone that you only knew by reviews on a website. It's a good thing they didn't charge extra for all that yakking!! I had a Caesar salad with shrimp and it was delicious. The shrimp were a nice size and grilled beautifully. The Caesar dressing was quite good , not too much cheese which I like. I would have preferred some toasted bread crumbs over bagged croutons but I should have just asked to leave them off. It's rare to find a place that makes croutons anymore. My companion had fish tacos and they were blackened beautifully. And on a day that was hot as hades, that air conditioning worked great!! They do have outside seating for cooler weather. And it's close to my house!

The Grocery

4.2

(520 reviews)

Such a great ambiance, our waitress was amazing and gave us great recommendations, and the food OH…read moreMY GOD! Our fav's were the steak tartar, yellowfin tuna and tator tots, and the icecream sundae!!! ALL 10/10

A high class joint; you can feel it as soon as you walk through the door. This is one of those…read moreplaces with a small limited menu, but the quality is top-notch! My husband and I sat at the tiny bar and shared steak tartare and the ricotta gnocchi. I was surprised the tartare did not come with a dipping vessel (no bread/chips, etc) but that's ok as it was still excellent. As were the gnocchi; I could have eaten 100 of them! And the dirty green tomato martini!! This has to be one of the best dirty martinis in Charleston. I would come back just to get this drink again, that's how good it is! Definitely check this place out for a fancy dinner ;)

Berkeley’s

4.4

(156 reviews)

A caesar salad with a buffalo chicken cutlet and fries, split, with a coors banquet. The perfect…read moregirl dinner for two. Sitting on the patio enjoying the weather. This place has great food and great prices, service was quick and the staff was friendly. Would love to try more from here!

What a horrible experience. Girlfriend and I went there yesterday for a quick drink or two after…read moreattending the Greek Festival nearby. There were 4 open spots at the bar, so when we *finally* found the host, we asked if they were first come, first served. He told us there were two people coming and that he'd let us know. After waiting probably 10 min, he finally agreed to seat us at the bar (the 2 other people never showed up). So, there we sat...and sat. Bartender finally comes by and plops a bottle of water in front of us. Doesn't say hi / bye / or eff you (although she definitely gave off the latter vibe with her body language). After sitting there another 10 min and not being acknowledged whatsoever, I got fed up. Stood up, told my girlfriend I had had enough...and I flat out refused to give my money to an establishment that treats their customers in this manner. Honestly, I grew up in the Lowcountry and I can tell you that *most* restaurants/bars/shops/etc. in Charleston feature employees who are generally gracious/friendly/hospitable/helpful. Then, on occasion, you run into places like this. How they stay in business has to be a function of location alone, because their service is absolutely horrible! Will advise anyone who will listen to avoid this place at all costs!

Opal Restaurant & Bar

4.3

(224 reviews)

Delicious food, fresh pasta, great wine. The service was really great, waiter was super attentive!!read more

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.

Park & Grove

4.3

(215 reviews)

We had lunch at Park and Grove and opted for patio seating since we bring our puppy with us…read more We enjoyed all the food that we ordered and the iced coffee was good too. The server kept checking on us and also refilled our puppy water bowl, very sweet. We didn't eat inside but the decor looked so nice. Overall was a good visit at Park and grove.

I have now been here twice. Once for a weeknight dinner and another for happy hour with coworkers…read more I love that they have a parking lot nearby, so it's not a huge mess trying to find somewhere to park. They have plenty of outdoor seating, as well as a covered patio, bar seating, and the indoor seating. It's a cute spot with a nice, relaxing atmosphere. The staff has been great each time. They have a small menu, but they definitely make sure everything is good. For dinner, I had the Chicken Milanese and a signature cocktail. The chicken was flavorful with a nice crust and the accompanying salad was a nice compliment. For Happy Hour, they have a limited snack menu with some drink specials. I had their seasonal cider (pear) and the parm fries. Cider was good, and the fries were super tasty, especially with your choice of using either the aioli or ketchup provided. Crispy & great flavor! It's a nice spot and they have good specials during the week.

Victor's Seafood & Steak

3.9

(126 reviews)

Birthday dinner with 5 girlfriends and Victor's Seafood & Steak understood the assignment…read more We basically ordered our way through the appetizers: crab cakes, onion petals, and calamari. Everything was really good, but the sauces and aiolis were the real MVPs. I could've eaten those with a spoon. The only complaint: if you're going to call it a crab cake, I need more CRAB. The cake was good, but I'm here for the seafood, not a breadcrumb situation. For dinner, we shared the prime rib and ribeye. The prime rib was seasoned perfectly and packed with flavor, and the ribeye was also really good. Both were solid choices for a table full of hungry women who apparently had no intention of ordering just one thing. Overall, Victor's was a birthday win. Great food, good portions for sharing, and nothing we ordered left us wishing we had picked something else. And honestly, when you're dining with 5 girlfriends, that's saying something because somebody always has an opinion. Would absolutely come back -- especially for those sauces.

I rarely give a 3 star but the last 30 mins of our dining experience saddened me. First-upon…read moreentering this past Saturday, the hostess got us seated with our reservation right away. Hostess was very kind and our server (younger girl with long black hair) greeted us rather quickly. We had never been here before so asked lots of questions. We started off with recommend cocktails, salads, soup of the day, oysters, and calamari. So far, so good. Food came out quickly and drinks were good. My husband is a big steak and oyster guy but since I am not, I found some pics online of other dishes and even inquired on the waitresses favorite. I ended up going with her choice as it looked good and I really like shrimp and scallops. Here's where it just went downhill. That was the driest, toughest pasta and meat I have ever had in my life. I asked for extra sauce and it didn't help at all. I ended up taking 2 bites of this meal and never touched it again. I don't complain as I chose the meal but was just really disappointed for her to walk back over, tell I hadn't even touched it, mentioned that it didn't seem as though I liked it and perhaps next time, something else would be better for me. You literally just charged me for a bite of a noodle and one whole shrimp and scallop. Knowing I left an entire meal sitting there, certainly you would have offered something else but nope. Perhaps the pasta is made with really tough noodles and overcooked scallops and shrimp. Up until then, great dining experience. But her response to my full dish and a "better luck next time" just really didn't sit well with me especially after dropping a few hundred dollars on our check. We still tipped over 20% as we always do but given that interaction at the end, we won't be back here again. There are so many great restaurants in the area and not worth a better luck next time on a clearly overcooked, extremely dry dish.

Coastal Provisions

3.5

(130 reviews)

This restaurant is located here at the Wild Dunes Resort not far from our Airbnb. Thank you it was…read morehighly recommended. It was lunchtime so I only got a turkey melt with fruit and got my grandson a grilled cheese sandwich with fi. Everything was so good I forgot to take pictures but I did take pictures with our leftovers!

We ended up at the wild dunes resort for a conference. We stopped at Coastal Provisions on…read moreproperty. It's a pool side place- both of us ordered burgers- while we didn't like the price the food was good. I don't like the bun so the kitchen served it up bunless- my husband ate so fast I didn't grab a picture of his! Server was awesome- kitchen was slow. It is the beginning of the season (March) so I think just low on staff. We enjoyed our meal!

Ty’s Roadside

4.6

(206 reviews)