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Our girl, Ang -- if only every guest could have her as a waitress. She was remarkable, attentive, helpful, personable, and made the dinner that much better. The cocktails were great-- Elza's Day Spa, Whiskey and The Bard, and espresso martinis. Quite possibly, the best espresso martini in the area. We started with the cucumber salad -- an absolute must!! The quail was really good too. The split the pork schnitzel -- best we have ever had. The peach cobbler crumb dessert was so so good. Honestly, we almost canceled our reservation and we are so thankful we did not! Thank you, Ang for a great experience and for recommending everything on the menu!!
My wife and I were in Charleston for a few days and we did not have any particular dinner plans for Sunday night. We decided to stop into the lowland tavern and see if we could get seats. The location was an older historic building. I do not know what it was at an earlier time, but it had been converted to a beautiful restaurant. Each room offered a different decor. Reservations were needed in order for us to get a table, but there were two seats at one of the two bars. Which suited us fine. We weren't very hungry, but we ordered the Caesar salad and the burger. Both meals were 10 out of 10. I also had a vodka martini called the Filthy Animal which was awesome. Our bartender Brendan was very knowledgeable and attentive. Definitely recommend this restaurant and will definitely go back.
10/10! Perfection! Cozy, intimate, candlelit, romantic nook - a true hidden gem. Not only Lowland had a dreamy atmosphere, but the food was the best we had in Charleston. We loved in so much we went twice in the week we visited! The grilled grouper was light and flavorful, the rigatoni was made in house and delicious, and the pork schnitzel was the best I've ever had - it was perfectly crispy, served with light squash puree and a hint of acidity. It absolutely stole the show. For dessert, the buttermilk panna cotta was my favorite, and the butterscotch pot de creme was my boyfriend's. Our server was spectacular and attentive. Cannot recommend enough!
We had another great dining experience at Lowland recently. This time we invited 2 other couples to join us on a Sunday night, and boy did they deliver some amazing food. We had fun sitting on the first floor enjoying several starters and cocktails. There were many favorites including the Lowland biscuits, shrimp cocktail, crispy SC quail, but the best bites were the celery salad and the carrots. Yes the veggies were excellent. Three of us had the schnitzel and it was amazing. My husband had a delicious mushroom bucatino, that i had to try a few times. Our server Mia did a great job with our table, making good suggestions for us, and keeping up with our drinks. After all that the butterscotch budino made the experience perfect. We really enjoyed Lowland and look forward to another visit. This is now one our top 5 restaurants in Charleston!
Service was attentive, drinks were strong and delicious, and the food was great! You MUST order the biscuits to start. Atmosphere is 4 stars only because the whole restaurant unfortunately stunk like body odor (hit with it as soon as we stepped through the doors) during our particular visit; and I'm assuming that's not something that regularly happens.
This was our favorite restaurant we've been to in a minute. We sat in the main restaurant on the second floor and appreciated how beautiful of a space it was and the fact noise did not carry. We ordered the celery salad and biscuit to start. The celery salad would not be a typical order for us but my husband said it was his favorite bite of the night. Do not skip it. I'd love to take a dozen of the biscuits to go. They are thick and delicious. We then got the seafood pasta and short rib. Unfortunately our server misread our table and our food was spaced out too much so we had to take the short rib to go but the pasta was so good I made a reservation to come back on my way out. Lovely food, lovely space. Can't wait to go back.
The ambiance here is beautiful. I had the: Shells + Seafood Raghu: excellent, I loved the sauce. I wish it had a little more seafood. Caesar salad: a classic, it was done well here. It didn't taste like generic Caesar salad. Slow roasted carrots: solid Fish fritters: really good Pickle plate: I loved the sauce pickled stuff and this was excellent.
a hidden gem right near king street, always something i walked past and always wanted to try. now that i finally have, all i can say is im glad i finally did. the food was delicious and the service was amazing. the atmosphere was southern but old southern. i loved it.
Our server was attentive and engaging. The food was phenomenal and the aesthetic was elevated and tasteful.
We came here for the burger after hearing about how good it was. It was very good and they did cook it perfectly as we requested. The inside is very rustic elegant, cute little patio, very upscale. It's a bit similar to Husk since it's downtown Charkeston. The prices were very high - there clearly were people that ate here very regularly and had deep pockets but if you don't for example, a glass of chardonnay wine is $22 or $27 per carefully poured wine. So for this, we will not come back. Service was attentive but paid particular attention to the regulars.
Beautiful space and a really enjoyable meal overall. We started with the biscuit -- perfectly baked, fluffy inside with just the right crisp on the outside, and the cheese + pepper jelly combination was spot on. The Mushrooms + Bucatini was the standout for me: the sauce was balanced and not too heavy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The Rigatoni + Pork Sugo had a bold, rich flavor, though I still preferred the bucatini. For cocktails, I tried Porchlight's Glow -- solid and pleasant, though not particularly memorable. Dessert absolutely delivered: the apple hand pies were a real treat, beautifully baked with light, flavorful whipped cream that finished everything off just right. Service was on the slower side, but when our server was at the table, they were attentive and meticulous, which we appreciated. Definitely worth a visit.
Second stop on my walk around. Enjoyed a local beer that was a take on key lime pie. After hearing basically everything as a recommendation- I chose the SC Quail- wasn't sure if it was different from other quail but the bartender described it and I thought I would give it a try. Good choice. It was deep fried - maybe 1 minute too long or old oil because the breading was a bit dark. The quail was cooked well but did not have much flavor. The dressing bit was pooled in was average. I did not have to work too hard to get the meat off the bones which was appreciated. This is another restaurant in a historic house. It was good but not great.
Nice place with an old-time feel to it. Depending on where you sit, it might be a bit too tight with passing service and guests, but don't let that be too much of a distraction. The BEEF TARTARE - smoked trout tonnato, horseradish, chips, to start, is amazing. The CELERY SALAD - dates, walnuts, mint, prairie breeze cheddar, which sounds awful, at least to me. Was amazing. Yes, the people calling this one out in their reviews are correct. It is a must-have. The textures and taste are a party in your mouth. My main of SHELLS & SEAFOOD RAGU - rock shrimp, lump crab, parmesan was simply perfect. And the only thing that made all of that better was ending it with the APPLE HAND PIE - soft whipped cream. Yes, too much food, but this is not something to do every night even though you might want to.
Can't miss restaurant in charleston- of the best meals I've had in a while! They do have a full restaurant and more of a tavern area, and we sat in the tavern. It was intimate and cozy, perfect ambiance for a sweet date night! Reservations definitely recommended. We ordered a little bit of everything- biscuit, chicory salad, salmon crudo, swordfish, and pork rigatoni. Everything was excellent, specifically the salad and the swordfish! I truly think the chicory salad is the best salad I've ever had. The portion sizes were perfect and everything was super fresh and flavorful. We paired our dinner with a Verdejo white wine and it was amazing. The staff were super knowledgeable and descriptive with the menu options. While we were 100% satisfied with our choices, we kept eyeing the schnitzel and the burger that everyone was ordering. There was plenty of bar seating available and we were already planning our next dinner there for those two meals! read more
4 months ago
I came to Lowland Tavern after a Spoleto Festival performance with friends. The overall location was a convenient 6 minutes walking distance from the Gaillard Center. Upon entering, the restaurant was VERY dimly lit with a tavern-like aesthetic. We started with drinks: a hugo spritz and a campari spritz. Both were good! Unfortunately, things kind of went downhill a bit after that--not because of the food, but mainly for the service. Our waitress seemed annoyed with our party from the get-go. To be fair, some of our friends did arrive about 25 minutes later than expected (from another Spoleto event), but we were very up front about their delay upon arriving to the restaurant. Beyond that, our waitress just never smiled and always gave us looks that just made us feel like a burden. The menu is also poorly organized. Appetizers are not separated from mains--which is annoying when you're deciding what you want (thinking it's a main when it's not). For appetizers, we ultimately ordered the lowland biscuit, the celery salad, and the yellowfun tuna + snapper crudo. All were very tasty and well made! The celery salad is so refreshing! But that biscuit is absolutely delicious! We loved all of them! For my main, I split a tavern burger with my sister. Also very good and very cheesy! Our friends ordered drinks and the butterscotch desert. We all enjoyed the food, just wish the menu was better delineated and the service was better. For my campari spritz, and splitting the appetizers/main, I paid $91.60 with tax and tip. Given that Charleston has so many amazing restaurants, I'm not sure my first choice would be to return here purely due to the aforementioned. I'm giving them 4/5 stars purely for the food. read more
It had been about over a year since I've come back here but this time it was with hubby and to celebrate our anniversary. They've now been on the "Michelin recommended" guide which was cool so we were excited for this experience. Our server was very accommodating and their director Michael was also very knowledgeable about the wine list and helped us pick something out to celebrate. We were brought upstairs and loved the space because it was a bit more intimate. All the portion sizes were great and we really enjoyed all of the dishes. The standout was the salad which was surprising because I don't usually like blue cheese but it was packed with flavor and the perfect amount of acidity. They brought us out a small dessert as well that was GF. We thoroughly enjoyed this dinner! read more
Our girl, Ang -- if only every guest could have her as a waitress. She was remarkable, attentive, helpful, personable, and made the dinner that much better. The cocktails were great-- Elza's Day Spa, Whiskey and The Bard, and espresso martinis. Quite possibly, the best espresso martini in the area. We started with the cucumber salad -- an absolute must!! The quail was really good too. The split the pork schnitzel -- best we have ever had. The peach cobbler crumb dessert was so so good. Honestly, we almost canceled our reservation and we are so thankful we did not! Thank you, Ang for a great experience and for recommending everything on the menu!! read more
My wife and I were in Charleston for a few days and we did not have any particular dinner plans for Sunday night. We decided to stop into the lowland tavern and see if we could get seats. The location was an older historic building. I do not know what it was at an earlier time, but it had been converted to a beautiful restaurant. Each room offered a different decor. Reservations were needed in order for us to get a table, but there were two seats at one of the two bars. Which suited us fine. We weren't very hungry, but we ordered the Caesar salad and the burger. Both meals were 10 out of 10. I also had a vodka martini called the Filthy Animal which was awesome. Our bartender Brendan was very knowledgeable and attentive. Definitely recommend this restaurant and will definitely go back. read more
2 months ago
10/10! Perfection! Cozy, intimate, candlelit, romantic nook - a true hidden gem. Not only Lowland had a dreamy atmosphere, but the food was the best we had in Charleston. We loved in so much we went twice in the week we visited! The grilled grouper was light and flavorful, the rigatoni was made in house and delicious, and the pork schnitzel was the best I've ever had - it was perfectly crispy, served with light squash puree and a hint of acidity. It absolutely stole the show. For dessert, the buttermilk panna cotta was my favorite, and the butterscotch pot de creme was my boyfriend's. Our server was spectacular and attentive. Cannot recommend enough! read more
7 months ago
We had another great dining experience at Lowland recently. This time we invited 2 other couples to join us on a Sunday night, and boy did they deliver some amazing food. We had fun sitting on the first floor enjoying several starters and cocktails. There were many favorites including the Lowland biscuits, shrimp cocktail, crispy SC quail, but the best bites were the celery salad and the carrots. Yes the veggies were excellent. Three of us had the schnitzel and it was amazing. My husband had a delicious mushroom bucatino, that i had to try a few times. Our server Mia did a great job with our table, making good suggestions for us, and keeping up with our drinks. After all that the butterscotch budino made the experience perfect. We really enjoyed Lowland and look forward to another visit. This is now one our top 5 restaurants in Charleston! read more
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Service was attentive, drinks were strong and delicious, and the food was great! You MUST order the biscuits to start. Atmosphere is 4 stars only because the whole restaurant unfortunately stunk like body odor (hit with it as soon as we stepped through the doors) during our particular visit; and I'm assuming that's not something that regularly happens. read more
1 year ago
This was our favorite restaurant we've been to in a minute. We sat in the main restaurant on the second floor and appreciated how beautiful of a space it was and the fact noise did not carry. We ordered the celery salad and biscuit to start. The celery salad would not be a typical order for us but my husband said it was his favorite bite of the night. Do not skip it. I'd love to take a dozen of the biscuits to go. They are thick and delicious. We then got the seafood pasta and short rib. Unfortunately our server misread our table and our food was spaced out too much so we had to take the short rib to go but the pasta was so good I made a reservation to come back on my way out. Lovely food, lovely space. Can't wait to go back. read more
The ambiance here is beautiful. I had the: Shells + Seafood Raghu: excellent, I loved the sauce. I wish it had a little more seafood. Caesar salad: a classic, it was done well here. It didn't taste like generic Caesar salad. Slow roasted carrots: solid Fish fritters: really good Pickle plate: I loved the sauce pickled stuff and this was excellent. read more
a hidden gem right near king street, always something i walked past and always wanted to try. now that i finally have, all i can say is im glad i finally did. the food was delicious and the service was amazing. the atmosphere was southern but old southern. i loved it. read more
2 months ago
4 months ago
Our server was attentive and engaging. The food was phenomenal and the aesthetic was elevated and tasteful. read more
We came here for the burger after hearing about how good it was. It was very good and they did cook it perfectly as we requested. The inside is very rustic elegant, cute little patio, very upscale. It's a bit similar to Husk since it's downtown Charkeston. The prices were very high - there clearly were people that ate here very regularly and had deep pockets but if you don't for example, a glass of chardonnay wine is $22 or $27 per carefully poured wine. So for this, we will not come back. Service was attentive but paid particular attention to the regulars. read more
23 days ago
7 months ago
Beautiful space and a really enjoyable meal overall. We started with the biscuit -- perfectly baked, fluffy inside with just the right crisp on the outside, and the cheese + pepper jelly combination was spot on. The Mushrooms + Bucatini was the standout for me: the sauce was balanced and not too heavy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The Rigatoni + Pork Sugo had a bold, rich flavor, though I still preferred the bucatini. For cocktails, I tried Porchlight's Glow -- solid and pleasant, though not particularly memorable. Dessert absolutely delivered: the apple hand pies were a real treat, beautifully baked with light, flavorful whipped cream that finished everything off just right. Service was on the slower side, but when our server was at the table, they were attentive and meticulous, which we appreciated. Definitely worth a visit. read more
Second stop on my walk around. Enjoyed a local beer that was a take on key lime pie. After hearing basically everything as a recommendation- I chose the SC Quail- wasn't sure if it was different from other quail but the bartender described it and I thought I would give it a try. Good choice. It was deep fried - maybe 1 minute too long or old oil because the breading was a bit dark. The quail was cooked well but did not have much flavor. The dressing bit was pooled in was average. I did not have to work too hard to get the meat off the bones which was appreciated. This is another restaurant in a historic house. It was good but not great. read more
Nice place with an old-time feel to it. Depending on where you sit, it might be a bit too tight with passing service and guests, but don't let that be too much of a distraction. The BEEF TARTARE - smoked trout tonnato, horseradish, chips, to start, is amazing. The CELERY SALAD - dates, walnuts, mint, prairie breeze cheddar, which sounds awful, at least to me. Was amazing. Yes, the people calling this one out in their reviews are correct. It is a must-have. The textures and taste are a party in your mouth. My main of SHELLS & SEAFOOD RAGU - rock shrimp, lump crab, parmesan was simply perfect. And the only thing that made all of that better was ending it with the APPLE HAND PIE - soft whipped cream. Yes, too much food, but this is not something to do every night even though you might want to. read more
3 months ago
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1 year ago
Great service, unique vibe inside, and great food! Our favorites: Short rib, Bread with jam spread. Beef tartar. Would recommend to anyone loooking for a cool, classy spot for dinner! read more
3 months ago
11 months ago
Such a charming, cozy spot with the best atmosphere! Dinner was phenomenal!! the pork schnitzel was perfection, and the burger came highly recommended as well. Definitely a place I'll be returning to! read more
First, we have to hand it to the Graham who took care of us tonight as he was excellent. I can't remember having a person more knowledgeable about every intricate detail of a menu It was as if Graham was back in the kitchen helping prep each dish. So on to the food, which was sometimes different, but always delicious. We started with the Cheryl Day Biscuit with farmer cheese, pepper jelly This is a very large Square Super flaky and buttery Biscuit that is large enough to share. The biscuit is served with A generous portion Farmer Cheese And a pepper Jelly that Paired together for a perfect Bite. The second Appetizer we shared was the Grouper Collar Brandade Fritters and a comeback sauce. This is not your ordinary grouper Collar, as it's not served in a normal collar fashion. As explained to us By Graham, Grouper Collars are obviously a bit messy to eat, so they make what I would call a Croquet by cooking the collar then removing the meat to make Fritter/Croquet. The taste wasn't dissimilar to a creamy fish cake. We were lucky that the crudo was Blue fin tuna with thin shaved radishes. This is a very clean dish that needed just a pinch of salt or acid. Thankfully we had some lemon from the grouper dish which completed the Crudo nicely. The wife ordered the New York strip with gnocchi and roasted carrots. The steak was cooked perfectly but pre sliced which might have been done to hide the steaks portion size. Although the steak portion was a bit small, it was more than enough for the wife. She loved the entire dish, and especially enjoyed the roasted carrots. I ordered the Very unusual yet delicious Pork Schnitzel. I mean, who in the right mind fries a beautiful piece of pork to perfection, then tops it with heirloom tomato, fresh chunks of cucumber, a buttermilk vinaigrette, and finishes it with smoked roe. Totally odd right, but it definitely works. There is plenty of the heirloom tomato, (See Photo), to cover each byte and the smoke row provided a beautiful saltiness for the entire dish. Again, a weird combination that I really enjoyed. We finished our meal with a blueberry hand pie with a smear of whipped cream. We enjoyed the dessert with two Fresh cups of decaf coffee. A wonderful way to end a fabulous meal. All and all a lovely meal for our anniversary. read more
5 months ago
Love this place! Love the setting! Love the interior! ...most of all Love the Food! This James beard award winning chef Jason Stanhope will not disappoint with classic dishes and glorious comfort food. Whether you dine upstairs in the Dining Room or the Parlour Room or the Tavern Room downstairs - which was a former carriage house- you'll feel like you are back in the 1700's. Bronze wall lanterns , wooden beams, Venetian damask wallpaper and fireplaces make the rooms feel very elegant and luxurious. Staff and servers are friendly and made you feel welcome. Tonight we met Graham who was a wonderfully friendly and attentive server. He served us with a smile and made sure we had everything that we needed to ensure that we had a great meal! Take some time to look around in the different rooms at Lowland. The rooms contain some great pieces of artwork on the walls; namely a hand painted Spanish moss inspired mural in the Dining Room upstairs done by Dean Barger and numerous pieces of local antiques that are so fitting and work so well in this establishment. I love the cozy corner leather booths and the restored wood burning fireplaces just finish off the mood in the rooms. The Tavern Burger was prepared perfectly and served with French fries. Next time I would try one of the salads. The beef is top quality Brasstown Beef based in NC. read more
2 years ago
One of our favorite date night locations in downtown Charleston! Such a charming Tavern with wonderful service and food! The biscuit is a must try! read more
Everything we ordered here was 10/10. I'm so glad we took many others Yelpers advice and ordered the celery salad. What a great way to create a main dish out of an "ingredient" food. The biscuit was rich and a great appetizer to pair with the celery salad. Both pasta dishes were impeccable - flavored well and creatively - and the service was great too. The hand pies (not pictured) were also great. Quality is truly the heartbeat of Lowland Tavern read more
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The food was INCREDIBLE!! We started with the fried quail as an appetizer - super tasty and perfectly crispy with a delicious dipping sauce. We then ordered the bucatini and shells. The bucatini was classic with some crispy bits on top, but... THOSE. SHELLS! Absolutely to die for! Polished things off with the chocolate mousse with drunken cherries which was decadent and so satisfying. Lovely, cozy atmosphere with a light music choice in the background- perfect for a date night. Cannot wait to go back! read more
4 months ago
Loved every dish I ordered, I don't think you could go wrong with any of the options on the menu. Dishes are easily shareable if you want to try different things on the menu. The biscuit came out hot and buttery, flakey, & soft on the inside. The scallop crudo on rice was fresh and flavorful. The shells + seafood ragu was delicious with its crab and shrimp mixed in there and has a little spice kick. The caramel apple hand pies were the perfect finish to the meal. Service was quick and the waitress was attentive and helpful with any questions on the menu. read more
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