My husband and I had such an AMAZING experience here! First of all, the service was absolutely…read morephenomenal!!! Truly above and beyond anything we could have expected. We were traveling for the first time with our almost 4-month-old baby, so we weren't able to make it to dinner until around 8:30 on a Sunday night. We were lucky enough to get in, and I am SO glad we did! We sat outside, and almost immediately, Tempest came over to ask if we would like the music turned down a little for our baby. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and we appreciated it more than she probably realized! Our little guy was able to relax and stay calm throughout dinner, which made the entire experience that much more enjoyable. Our server, Mandy, was FANTASTIC!!! Every single recommendation she made was absolutely incredible. We pretty much ordered everything she suggested, and she did not steer us wrong once! All of her favorites were a huge hit, and the food was phenomenal from start to finish. We had actually dined at a Michelin-starred restaurant the night before, and I can confidently say this experience was HANDS DOWN ten times better! Between the incredible food, beautiful atmosphere, and truly exceptional service, this was easily one of the highlights of our trip. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!!! If you're visiting the area, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. We will absolutely be back the next time we're in town! Thank you, Tempest and Mandy, for making our evening so special!

We randomly found Pink Bellies on Google Maps and could not have been more delighted with our…read morechoice. Our server was absolutely charming. He was running lunch on his own and somehow managed to be incredibly attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu without ever making us feel rushed. And the food was every bit as good as the service. We ordered two of the house specialties -- the OG Garlic Noodles and General Gerry's Chicken -- and shared both. The two of us finished everything. We were completely full and still couldn't stop eating because it was just that delicious. Sometimes the places you stumble upon end up being the best finds. Pink Bellies was definitely one of those. We'd go back in a heartbeat.

Great evening and can't recommend the food enough! Beautiful spot near COC…read more Started with a gorgeous bourbon cocktail and burrata with beets appetizer. Appetizer was delicious and the cocktail was exceptional. For dinner I had the braised lamb and it was perfectly cooked. Our waitress was very attentive and extremely friendly. Would visit again!

The ambiance was great here, and I was very happy with the speed and thoroughness of service. I…read morewasn't as impressed with the flavor profile of the cocktails, especially for the price. The vegetarian entree was just okay- a mix of raw and cooked vegetables with baba ghanoush. It would have been a good appetizer, but definitely not worth over $20. Maybe the seafood was better. Regardless, they need to step up their vegetarian food game.

What a beautiful evening at The Shellmore. A later evening…read moredinner gave the already intimate setting that much more ambiance. Starting dinner off right with some deliciously fresh raw oysters complete with a traditional "onion" mignonette, and then Chef Eric brought out a little special treat....the base was fresh lump crab meat topped with some chunked watermelon and the most light, fresh, delicious dressing & crunch. WOW. I could eat that all summer. Moving onto the main courses, a perfectly cooked NY strip & root veggies with a love boat of fresh sauces. Chimi, steak butter, and a horseradish crema. As if the steak needed any sauce, but with that trifecta?? I couldn't help myself. Incredible. The other entree, a risotto and shrimp. Incredibly flavorful, complete with crisp English peas. As I write this, I wish I had another plateful. The bartender is the Chef's little lady, & she was a GEM! I cannot remember her name, but she goes to estate sales, and thrifts the beautiful dishes and glassware that they use in the restaurant, which I thought was so neat! These two truly have put their heart and soul into this little place and you can tell. The menu is of a smaller variety, but variety for sure. Chef Eric changes the menu up daily/weekly, so you never know what you may get, and I think that is honestly one of the best parts about this place. You can tell they care, from the food to the atmosphere they have created. This one deserves all the 5 stars.

I have been wanting to try the Shellmore for quite some time and we finally had an opportunity. We…read moremet up with a co-worker and friend, who also had never been there. The place is super small, maybe five to six tables with a small bar seating area. The menu also is very small and I guess they change it everyday. My wife and I shared the hamachi, I ordered the Ny strip, she had the crab cake and our friend had the salmon. All meals were great! Service was good and drinks were fine. I wish they had house made cocktails but two out three isn't bad. If you are in the ION area check them Out!

Stopped in with a reservation for drinks and appetizers before dinner. Parking in their lot is…read morelimited since it is so small but we were able to find street parking a block or so down. For drinks we tried the yuzu margarita and the aperol pineapple- mine with vodka - so yummy and tasted like an adult version of an orange Julius. For apps we shared the fried cabbage- coated in miso butter and cheese. This was unexpected but fresh and parked with umami flavor. Second, we shared the spicy pork spaghettoni - a must try. Overall a great spot and can't wait to revisit one day, I'm sure it will only continue to grow in popularity.

First off, the peach panzanella salad and the chicken milanese were both scrumptious and I would…read morelove to enjoy them again. We had a reservation on the patio at 7pm in July. We knew it was going to be hot, but they need more or stronger fans. That covered patio blocked ANY breeze and we were meltingggg the whole time. They brought out carafes of chilled water and small glasses, but no ice so there was no real way to cool down. They also had someone bugging patrons for money off the street who they had to ask to leave at least 5 times. This was very uncomfortable and distracting. Our server was very chill and nice, but we were a bit put off when she watched a huge fly dive into my almost full drink and start swimming around. I asked for a replacement, but she kept saying another and charged me for both. She was also frequently absent as we ran out of water repeatedly. Thankfully another server brought us what we needed. If we did go back, we would try for an inside resy.

@sorghumsalt ("S&S") made @eater 's @eatercarolinas 's January 2026 Best New Restaurant in…read moreCharleston ("CHS") List.* I'm sure South Carolina residents understand how deep and varied the CHS Food Scene is. But people from other parts of the country, primarily may associate CHS with Low Country food like Shrimp & Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes and She Crab Soup. I didn't see any of these traditional Low Country dishes on S&S's menu. I did see (1) Carrot Bolognese, (2) Green Curry Cauliflower and (3) Seared Yellowfin Tuna with cashew tahini. S&S is a modern, creative, vegetable and fruit-focused Shareable Plate restaurant. A cool take on Farm to Table. You'll also find some seafood, chicken and meat dishes. It was so hot during our visit, that an imaginative menu with lighter high quality ingredients was welcome. My wife and I tried: Grilled SC Peaches with watercress and vinaigrette Watermelon with pickled rind, feta cheese and a vadouvan vinaigrette Gem Lettuce Salad with Maple Tahini, pistachios and pink peppercorns ‍ Chantrelle mushrooms with SC corn, black garlic and potatoes Free Range Chicken with an Ahi Amarillo sauce and cabbage Aside from the chicken, all of these dishes felt inventive and fresh. The plating was terrific. Lots of colors, shapes and textures. The flavors really popped. The stand-outs for me were the peach and watermelon dishes. The chicken was good too by the way. It was well cooked and had good texture. I wish the World had more restaurants like @sorghumsalt . It was a joy to eat there. Five Stars *Sorghum & Salt is not new in a technical sense. They existed in different forms prior to their more recent Brick and Mortar in the Cannonborough area.

Incredible pastas, very vibey space (including a disco ball in the bathroom) and a perfect spot for…read morean upscale group lunch or dinner. We came here as a group of 8 a few months back and there was nothing that we tried that we didn't absolutely love. We got a few of the snack plates, a few of the mids and a few of the larges and it was a decent amount of food for our group. Some of the prices caught us off guard (looking at you $16 singular scallop) but when food is good, it's good. We were a group split between locals and visitors and our friends from Charleston said this was a favorite spot for them. It's easy to see why. Go for a special meal and go with friends so you can try a little bit of everything.

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.

BEST SHUCKED OYSTERS IN TOWN. You read that right. Aside…read morefrom fantastic taste and 2/3 being local oysters, there was not one piece of shell in any of them. Also they were completely disconnected from the shell so they just slid right out. The house cocktail sauce is also insane and is actually forcing me to go back to get the shrimp next time. Incredible horseradish spice and a lot of lemon. The tuna tartare is 5 star. Honestly a tie with bar167 for best in town tuna tartare. The dressed oyster is fun but next time I'll ask if there's an up charge for caviar instead of ikura. It was quiet on a Saturday so head over there so we don't lose them.

Service was great! Our server, a young lady, was one of the best we've had in years…read more Place has great atmosphere, but has recently merged with the restaurant next door (they connect through the lobby of what seems to be a boutique hotel). That side (I believe it's called Landmark) has an even better atmosphere and is very warm and romantic. We were looking though for an '''oyster bar" experience, and the menu's have been merged. If I remember correctly, there was only one variety but the dozen we had were excellent as was the Tuna Crudo. Our daughter"s fish dish (I think it was tilefish - was amazing). My wife and I got the pasta with seafood special. I think the seafood part was really lacking. The pasta shells themselves were perfect, the sauce a little bland. Overall a very nice restaurant and meal, but somewhat pricey for what we got. And definitely not an "oyster bar" any longer.

Laurel is a place for true foodies! I went with a fellow foodie, and we ordered a whole bunch of…read morethings and shared. The meat dishes were fall-off-the-bone (if there was a bone) tender (although I understand the place is equally good for vegetarians and vegans!). Every meat dish was accompanied by a puree of vegetables as well, and the pairing was always perfect -- savory meat with a sweet potato for a little "sweet" counterpoint. Lovely. Excellent assortment of wine and spirits. We also sat at the bar, which was surprisingly comfortable. Even though the place was packed, no one rushed us, and we enjoyed a long, delicious evening of great food, wonderful drinks and fabulous service. Can't wait to return next time I'm in Charleston!

Wowowow - I am beyond impressed by Laurel! Dare I call it a hidden gem, it is tucked away on the…read moreoutskirts of MUSC's campus, so it doesn't get a lot of foot traffic. I have sat at the bar, which was an incredible experience. The bartender suggested an amazing Tempranillo wine and her favorite place. I've also sat at a table and had quality service as well. The food is outstanding. I've now tried half of the menu, but never made it to the large plates. I prefer to enjoy small plates or tapas with whomever I'm with. You absolutely cannot skip the octopus - it is the best cooked and most flavorful I've ever had. Laurel is great for date night, with friends, or taking your parents when they visit! The ambiance is cozy and welcoming.