Chez Nous feels like a little secret. The 200 year old house, tucked between streets, reads as a…read moretrue hideaway. We dined at night, when the patio glowed with lights, heaters, and long tables that felt instantly charming and warm. Inside, I loved the window at the end of the house looking straight into the kitchen. It felt like a front row seat at *The Bear*. The handwritten menu was a beautiful, elevated touch. The food was excellent. The burrata was the best I've had in ages, perfectly balanced with fresh, elegant flavors. The peppers with anchovies delivered a bolder, more dissonant note, but it worked beautifully. The bread was wonderful, the pork schnitzel hearty and satisfying, and my favorite dish was the snapper. Perfectly prepared, it came with a creamy but light sauce over a bed of onions. My only critique was the non alcoholic wine. The options tasted more like juice, and alcohol free wine can absolutely be refined and complex. These were not. Service? Yes. Yes. Yes. Warm, attentive, and genuinely gracious. I felt like a special visitor. Thank you.

We went here with our friends who now live in Charleston. Good thing because we never would have…read morefound it on our own. The location is off the street almost in a back alley. We were seated upstairs in a very small dining area. All the food is prepared downstairs in the kitchen and the wait staff have to bring it upstairs. The food was excellent as was the service. AVery wonderful selections which change daily. The menu handwritten, so a little difficult to read. But fortunately our server told us all the dishes. It is a three course meal. Starter, plus entree, plus dessert. Not to heavy which I appreciated. All of us really enjoyed our meals. Worth finding!

I can confidently say that Brasserie La Banque delivers an experience that feels both elevated and…read moreinviting from the moment you walk in. The space alone is worth a visit -- soaring high ceilings, stunning architectural details, and a beautifully designed bar that immediately sets the tone. It feels grand without being stuffy. We were seated right away in a large semi-circle booth that was both cozy and spacious for our party of four -- the perfect balance of intimate and comfortable. Maddie, our server, greeted us promptly and took our drink orders. We started with a dirty martini, a crisp glass of Sancerre, and two Autumn Old Fashioneds -- all expertly prepared. From there, we asked Maddie for recommendations, and she absolutely nailed every single one. Her guidance truly shaped our evening. To start, we ordered the Pomme Frites and the Sweet & Beet Salad. The frites were a plate of crunchy, golden deliciousness -- yes, a touch salty, but in that can't-stop-eating-them kind of way. The Sweet & Beet Salad might sound like an unexpected pairing with sweet potatoes and beets, but somehow it worked beautifully. The flavors were balanced, thoughtful, and surprisingly harmonious. For mains, the Chicken Fricassée was well executed and comforting. The Boeuf Bourguignon, however, was the undeniable star of the night -- rich, deeply flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It's the kind of dish you think about the next day. The Gnocchi Parisienne was light yet decadent (if that even makes sense), pillowy and indulgent without feeling heavy. We also ordered the Market Catch -- a type of snapper none of us had ever tried before -- and it was cooked perfectly, flaky and packed with flavor. By the end of the meal, we were happily full and couldn't even consider dessert. Maddie suggested we at least pop downstairs to check out the speakeasy bar, even if we didn't grab another drink -- and we're so glad she did. I have to give Maddie the recognition she deserves. She was fantastic -- knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely fun. She made an already wonderful dinner even more enjoyable. An absolute delight. Ask for her if you can. If you're looking for a beautiful setting, classic French-inspired dishes done right, and service that elevates the entire experience, Brasserie La Banque should absolutely be on your list.

Beautiful and elegant atmosphere. Friendly, but slightly…read moreslow service. Excellent croissants. The other food was overly hyped. Definitely try the chocolate and the cookie butter croissants. We shared one of each for our table of four. Both were very good.

A Charleston treat, 100%! Whether you are local or visiting, make a point to pop in to Fast &…read moreFrench (i.e., Gaulart & Maliclet) for a meal, a glass of wine, or both! :) This local spot is a long-standing standard in good food, good drinks, and a good vibe. Nestled in a narrow space on Broad Street, we are never disappointed at Fast and French. The cucumber soup is spot on. The hot dog - divine! The wine and the cocktails - equally excellent. Oh, did I mention that the service is always lovely and that the prices are so reasonable you wonder whether the menu has a typo? :) Every time we visit, we say, we should come here more often than we do! Enjoy your visit!

Oh my Lord! Please don't eat here! It's not worthy of 1 star! Food was horrible, service was…read moreterrible. I have been living in Charleston since 2010 and have been looking for a French restaurant for years. One day while walking around the French Quarter I noticed a quaint lil French bistro and put it on my "gotta try" list. So I came to see what all the 5 star reviews were about and boy was I disappointed from the get go. I try my best not to judge a book by its cover and lemme tell you I'm not scared of whole in the walls and the gems in different hodgepodge places, if it's got good eats, I'm there. I usually will try a restaurant 3 times before writing a review but helllllll no. The food and experience was so bad y'all! I have to tell you about my experience NOW while the bad taste is still in my mouth! I ordered the soup of the day which was she crab soup and a baguette. I thought cool French baguette is my fave and how could you go wrong with soup. No, I got 2 small slices of stale baguette top with some kind of cheese like a lunchable you can get at the grocery store and soup that was too salty to eat! So I said let me try something that you can't mess up. A croissant! A chocolate one well they messed that up too! How can you get a croissant wrong, and it was store bought croissants! Yuck! From a FRENCH restaurant, not made in house but if I'm wrong then those were the worst croissants ever!!!!!! Please people don't eat here! The serve staff did not greet us, ignored us and asked a white patron about his party of guests even though we were there 10 minutes before and the host knew he did wrong for asking to seat the other guy before acknowledging us because he caught my stare and we locked eyes and I did not back down or break the eye contact to let him know, yea fellow you totally ignored me for 10 minutes and asked the other guy how many in his party 1st! Even after the poor service I was dealt with in the beginning I still wanted to give it a chance, but after hearing how the wait staff addressed other patrons about how short staff they were and how horrible they had to do so many things I about had it. I was looking forward to a hot fresh French press coffee and was let down again. Weakest French press coffee just take my advice and walk swiftly past this whole in the wall. I can't believe this place is still open after so many years. Really Charlestonians!?! Really? I know we have more restaurants per square capita but this one has got to go. We ate some food because we were shopping and so hungry, but after that we paid and left fast

I had a great time. The staff and manager were incredibly accommodating and helped us get to our…read moreshow on time. The food was delicious. I cannot recommend this place enough.

We were seated outside in January which was ok but I definitely couldn't take my jacket off despite…read morethe heaters. Service was good. I don't say great because at ordering I said I have a dairy allergy. I ordered the mushroom steak. When she brought it out she said, oh they finish it with butter, is that ok? Um...no? So they remade it. Second thing was I ordered the salmon which came with some type of potatoes she said were finished in butter so she suggested fries. Gotcha--thanks! But then they charged me $2 extra??? Overall food was tasty. The manager was very visible. It did take an hour for our mains to arrive but we weren't in a hurry. I do think plating could be better--the dishes weren't visually appealing. The chicken franchise was swimming in sauce. Also--French onion soup is a gratinè--very very thick.

What a lovely evening…read more We got a window table and it was such a beautiful dinner. I had the French onion soup and the BEST chicken dish I have had in recent memory. It was rolled with Boursin cheese and ham and had a crispy crust and the most delicious sauce. I can't stop thinking about it. Service was warm and the vibe was sophisticated and lively. Absolutely loved it.

Came here on a Monday night to check it out for the first time. This place has a chic French…read morebrasserie feel to it that reflected in their menus. We sat at the bar and Eric took care of us, made some cocktail suggestions and I went with the "Automne en Fete." It was very smooth, went down easy and had a delicious foam on top. We ordered their famous burger with truffle fries upgrade, a side of Brussels and Mac n cheese. Smash burger was a hit, Brussels were tasty although some pieces were a bit too Burnt but overall had nice flavors, the Mac n cheese was alright. It looked better than it tasted, was lacking in salt and more depth of flavor although the texture was fine. We had a nice time and there were a handful more items I wanted to try so I will be back.

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.

People are always looking for a great date night place, and I would have to say that La Cave fits…read morethe bill. The interior is very elegant and bathed in low lighting with soft music playing while you dine. It's a little small so make sure you make those reservations! We started with cocktails, and I ordered the Jean De Florette with vodka, lillet rose, fig syrup, passion fruit, lime, crushed ice, and a fleur garnish. The fig syrup was the star providing a nice sweet and earthy flavor. My wife enjoyed the Harvest in Provence with charred corn mezcal, see the elephant amaro, bonal, lime, simple syrup, and a spiced corn garnish. This drink is so smokey but very refreshing. We were brought a complimentary hors derv which was a house made potato chip with tuna and spices. Really great for getting your palette ready for the coming meal. They only do this from 5pm to 6pm. We have had our eyes on the Raclette Burger Slider for some time. The burger was a good-sized slider, about the same size as a single cheeseburger with tons of ooey gooey raclette cheese smothering it. Of course, we had to order the Pommes Frites to go with the sliders and they arrived super crispy with a nice rosemary-lemon aioli for dipping. The grand finale was the Boeuf En Croute which was their play on a beef wellington. The filet was a nice medium rare with a flaky pastry crust and a delicious sauce bordelaise. A great way to finished. With its beautiful decor, great service and good food I would highly recommend this place for any date night!

my friend had the reservation for la cave for about two months now, it was for her birthday. The…read moreday before the reservation, she was called and said that the reservation was canceled. We thankfully got it fixed but when we showed up at the door, they asked for our IDs and we had to wait 10 minutes after our reservation to be seated. we were never informed that it was 21+, it doesn't even specify on the website. And result of this we had to be given wristbands before even entering the restaurant. when we finally entered the restaurant, we were happily guided to a beautiful table. the service was perfect. we got fries for the table and our food came out pretty fast. i got the salad which was okay, it had a interesting vinaigrette but i added lemon which really made it better. i tried my friends slider and it was delicious. the food and service saved this review. the place was gorgeous, i recommend!

Had a wonderfully delicious Christmas Eve dinner at Nico! We sat at the bar inside that overlooked…read morethe kitchen. It was cool to see the experts in action! I felt like I was in an episode of "The Bear" because the chefs actually say "Hands!" when a dish is ready to be delivered to a table (zero drama like "The Bear" though! The staff were pleasant and professional) I enjoyed fresh oysters, the Bouillabaisse, and Creme Brûlée. I love it all and recommend!

What a nice experience! My parents eat here at least once a week and wanted to make sure we got to…read moretry it! We sat at the bar in the patio as you come into the restaurant. Perfect lighting, casual while Feeling upscale too. The bartender was great! All the foods was incredible. We went on half price oyster night and ordered over a few dozen oyster and they were great! Also ordered the shrimp and scallop roll and the burger. Both had a ton of flavor! Fries were good too. Go early as they fill up fast, but it's totally worth the wait!

We had a perfectly splendid dinner here. The service was wonderful. The patio was charming-- it was…read morea lovely evening so we chose to eat outside. Everything we ate was AWESOME! The pate and the croquet were great openers. The pate was definitely shareable but my 18 year old niece co-traveler was less interested in trying it. But none went to waste. Both of our entrees were delicious. The lentils were a bit unusual with the lamb but tasty. We were full but felt remiss if we didn't try a dessert so we got the lovely apple dessert to go. A good move!

This one small block on King street likely has the best group of restaurants in all of Charleston,…read morewhich is saying a great deal. The restaurant offers very limited onsite parking and since we were dining early we were able to nap one. When you walk in there is bar seating to the left, some very comfortable looking oval shape booths that look to seat about 4, and regular tables toward the black. The ceilings are high with a warehouse feel and painted black which seems to be the trend these days. Service was excellent, with just the right amount of attention. I started with Onion Soup Croquet. Think of a deconstructed French Onion soup that is about as unique of a dish as you can find. The dish starts with a medium size crispy Croquet stuffed with onion, and an onion soup broth and topped with lightly melted cheese. This is the a must dish. The wife ordered Octopus Bourguignon, which was Octopus, cavatelli, with a sofrito, bordelaise sauce. While I was not a fan as to how the Octopus and cavatelli played together, the sauce was deep, rich and frankly stunning. The wife and I split an order of Burgundy Escargot, with ramp butter, and baguettes. I like my Escargot the old fashion way smothered in just garlic butter, but this ramp butter was amazing. The wife's main dish was Diver Scallop Cassoulet. Although this was the least of our favorite dish, another unique broth still made this a very solid option. My main dish was the Monkfish Chop. This dish had a nice size piece of fish with a sizeable bone in the center (hence the term Chop). The dish included Almondine, capers, and brown butter jus that again was a fantastic paring to the meat. It also came with a side of Carolina gold rice which was a great way to soak up the brown butter Jus. Frankly, and as you might have deduced from this write up, all the dishes have a unique and amazing broth that needs to be served rice or bread or something else to help soak up and enjoy all of the rich goodness

Solo Diner Review (April 2026): I was very excited to try out this newly recognized Michelin Star…read morein Charleston on my last visit to the city. I made a reservation at the chef's counter -- as a solo diner I'm especially fond of dinner and a show. It is worth noting that only a few of the counter seats actually have a good view of the kitchen, so make sure you add that request if it matters to you. The standard tasting menu is super reasonably priced for a Michelin and I decided to treat myself to both of the substitution upgrades and the wine pairing. Stand out flavors were the duck prosciutto to start (though the scale could have been smaller as the deliciously crumbly tart crust made it difficult to eat this without it falling apart), the seared scallop with billi bi, and the Kagoshima A5 wagyu (which was generously portioned!) I also found the wine pairing unpredictable and spot on! My favorite was the Greek Rose paired with the scallop! I was there on a Wednesday night and all diners were dressed in business casual or southern chic. Bathrooms are spacious and immaculate with wine counters and fragrant soaps. I'm not sure I'd always give this 5 stars -- if I had just had a view of the liquor bottles at the bar would I have enjoyed my experience as much? The interior of the space is beautiful with a lantern lit walkway and soaring ceilings with artful projections on the wall. I'm sure it's lovely for a special date night or celebratory dinner. I'd definitely recommend Wild Common to friends in Charleston, but I might try a different spot the next time I'm in town.

There are birthday dinners... and then there are experiences. Celebrating at Wild Common was…read moreabsolutely the latter. Walking in, the space immediately feels special -- almost like a beautifully curated event venue rather than a traditional restaurant. Every detail is intentional and elevated without feeling stuffy. It's an intimate space, but the tables are thoughtfully spaced so you never feel crowded. Perfect for a celebration. Caleb greeted us right away and led us to our high-top table. From the start, he set the tone for the evening -- explaining how the tasting menu works, what decisions we'd need to make, and what to expect as the night progressed. He was sharp, knowledgeable, and effortlessly personable. Truly, every restaurant should have a Caleb. (And every guest should be lucky enough to have one!) Wild Common is absolutely a special-occasion restaurant. The pomp and circumstance of the service -- the pacing, the presentation, the storytelling -- elevates the entire experience beyond just "dinner." Now let's talk about the food. Holy. Cow. It's a Chef's Tasting menu, so the only decision we had to make was between the Australian Wagyu and the NY Strip -- obviously we had to try one of each. Both were outrageous in the best possible way. Perfectly cooked, deeply flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth bites that you think about long after you leave. There were five courses plus beautifully executed "snacks" to start, and we opted for the wine pairing with each course (highly recommend). Every pour complemented the dish in a way that made each bite even more exciting. The menu changes weekly, which somehow makes it feel even more special -- like you're part of a moment that won't be repeated exactly the same way again. I almost feel like words are inadequate when it comes to Orlando Pagán's food. The balance of flavor and texture is genius-level. Creative without being pretentious. Refined without losing warmth. He is clearly doing exactly what he was born to do. We were lucky enough to meet Chef Pagán when he personally served one of our courses. Not only wildly talented, but also humble, kind, and incredibly personable. That interaction alone made the night even more memorable. I could go course by course and try to describe every detail, but honestly, I'd never do it justice. Look at the menu. Look at the pictures. Just know that it was all far better than I could ever properly express. If Wild Common isn't on your list, it should be. This wasn't just a five-star dinner -- it was a ten-star birthday celebration.