I stopped by The Griffon on Tuesday night for a few drinks with my friend, and we had a great time…read more The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I just had a vodka soda, so I can't really speak to the rest of the drink menu, but it was made perfectly every time. My friend was drinking Crown and water, and he enjoyed his drinks as well. The thing that really stood out to me, though, was the atmosphere. I've been to bars that have dollar bills on the ceiling or scattered on a few walls, but I've never seen anything like The Griffon. The place is absolutely covered from floor to ceiling in dollar bills. It was such a unique sight and made for a really fun experience. I didn't try any of the food, so my review is based solely on the drinks, service, and atmosphere. If you're looking for a fun bar with a great vibe, I'd definitely recommend stopping in. I'll absolutely be back the next time I'm in Charleston.

Great dive bar. Service was terrible, servers were OK but…read moreattitudes were questionable. Food was great. Recommend the fish n chips.

The food was amazing. Bathrooms were nice. Restaurant was clean. Customer Service was on…read morepoint. Overall, really enjoyed coming here (for the first time) Only rated it a 4 because my neice didn't like the mac and cheese and they forgot my nephews meal initially

Our first stop on this Charleston trip & it wasn't on my list but I'm so glad we stumbled upon it!…read moreWe sat outside in the outdoor area, where you order at the bar and the bartenders will bring your drinks, and food out. It was easy & we loved our lunches! I chose the double smash burger which was so delicious and filling! Loved it! Hubs chose the Cobb chicken salad and he loved it! Ate every bite & reports that the chicken was fried perfectly without too many clumps or batter lumps. We would absolutely come back for brunch items! Cool things: the bathroom wallpaper was epic, outside they have a water cooler with cups for self help access & a dog bowl for those who bring their pups. Loved that!

This gym is just inside the Charleston Place. It has a comfortable vibe while also having an…read moreupscale feeling. I loved the fresh roses on the table and the gentlemen wearing a seating us. The service was warm and friendly, and their attitudes couldn't have been more pleasant. The pimento cheese was spot on and delivered by the executive sous chef herself. I have never had a Smashburger before, but if this is what I compare them all to this one is definitely a winner.

I love this restaurant because it's right by the Charleston market and is great for people watching…read moreand the interior is decorated beautifully. Stopped in mid day on Saturday and didn't have a reservation and had to wait about 15 minutes which isn't too bad. You can walk around the hotel while you wait. They had a specialty fall cocktail menu which was super cool. I ordered the Haunted Market Street Margarita and it was amazing. It had charcoal simple syrup and lava salt which gave it such an interesting flavor. We shared the Pimento cheese appetizer and I am so glad we ordered. It was so good and the presentation was beautiful. I don't normally enjoy pimento but I did here. My parents shared the turkey club and said it was great. Will always stop by when I'm in Charleston. Great place to watch a game if you can get a seat at the bar.

This place is a hole in the wall that the wall is embarrassed about. It's so dark inside I…read morerecommend bringing a flashlight, or at minimum letting your eyes adjust for a solid business day. And yet? It just works. Service was fast, fun, and exactly what you want from a proper dive. The drinks were ice cold on a brutally hot Charleston day, which at that moment felt like a religious experience. Don't come here for ambiance you can photograph. Come here because it's dark, it's cold, the staff is great, and nobody's judging anybody. Charleston has plenty of pretty bars -- this one has character.

Beers cold, bar maids were cool ladies. College bar but the average age between 6-7 pm was 35. Well…read moreworth a drink or three and the decor was very cool. Worth it fo show

Great wings! The owner is from Buffalo and makes a point of having excellent wings. Try them. Go…read morefor the Creole Butter BBQ or the signature dry rub (spicy but worth it). We added Mac and Cheese bites and sweet potato fries to top off our mixture of food and flavors. Excellent service and atmosphere! Stop in, you won't be disappointed.

(This review is for the atmosphere and staff.. we ended up stopping by for a few drinks after…read moredinner!) This place was awesome! Fancy? Nope. But perfect to stop in and enjoy a few drinks. While we didn't eat food, the food coming out looked really good. They had live music and he was playing 90s country (doesn't get better than that!) The bar wasn't too crowded but there were people. Our waitress was super nice and was giving us recommendations of where to go. Overall, this was a great bar that would easily turn into our hangout if we lived in Charleston! (Apparently there is an upstairs and a back patio, but we just stayed in the main bar!) Highly recommend for anyone needing a cold beer!

Popped in here to kill some time & we loved it. Great drink selection, friendly staff, nice dive…read morebar vibes They had an outer banks themed menu

We came to big John's for happy hour, and I'm so glad that we did! I had the snafu sour, which is a…read moreseasonal sour that changes. Currently, it is a very delicious cherry flavor with a little tart factor but nothing too tart. I thought it was absolutely fantastic! Definitely top three favorite sour flavors so far!! my husband chose a cider and also enjoyed his beer! The bartenders were super friendly and inviting! There's also an adorable little dog who will come right up to you, so friendly and so cute!

WOW! Go!! This…read moreplace was fantastic. Top notch service free m beginning to end. Our server Justin was a star. My wife has a fish allergy and they offered to prepare a vegetable plate for her. They prepared three vegetable dishes, which were all excellent. He recommended the boulliabase which was phenomenal. I would highly recommend it to anyone. My wife also had the arugula salad, which was excellent. I started with the chicken liver pate, which is all it is claimed to be. I honestly did not think that the blue crab ravioli was anything special. In fact I could have skipped that dish and had been fine and would've had more room to finish the shrimp in the boulliabase. Desserts were outstanding. Chocolate budin (pudding) was delicious. Rice pudding was also quite nice with the fresh strawberries. The place itself was nice. Dark lighting. They did a great job of staggering seatings so you're not sitting on top of each other. Wonderful meal and night.

After waiting for months to make a reservation, we finally got to try Fig…read more We ordered an assortment of plates to share and everything was good and cooked correctly but there was nothing that stuck to my head like the BEST ever. Nothing was wrong with it, but also nothing was THAT special. Also, we felt like the space is like a sound tunnel and it gets LOUD. I was having trouble hearing people on my table talk due to the higher than usual crown noise. Overall: It is a good experience, food is good , service is polite and cordial, but it was definitely not worth the hype and months of wait and anticipation. It is a good spot for an elevated dinner but, the hype it has been blown out of proportion.

In May we went to Matador in Charleston, SC…read more We as a family love Happy Hours and we try and find different places to go and experience. This restaurant was not disappointing at all. They had a nice selection of drinks and food to choose from. Our server was very nice and she always came back to check on us. The atmosphere was cool. Nice restaurant with a nice bar area. The food was very good. Different but very tasty. The drinks were also very good.

Not sure what was right with this place besides the tap water and the amazing hostess…read more The drinks were decent, and the service was good, so I'll give them credit for that. But the seating? I'm not even sure I'd call those booths. Somehow, they managed to make them less comfortable than the stools at the bar. We ordered three different tacos, and every single one was overwhelmingly spicy. Not the kind of heat that complements the flavor, but the kind that completely destroys it. At that point, I couldn't tell whether the spice was masking the flavor or hiding the fact that there wasn't any to begin with. Oddly enough, everything seemed to be missing salt, except the chips and salsa, which had plenty. Unfortunately, the chips were burnt, so even that was a disappointment. Three stars for the friendly service, decent drinks, and especially the fantastic hostess. As for the food, I'd rather taste what I'm eating than have my taste buds assaulted into submission.

A great find in the city with beautiful and tasty craft cocktails. The staff was great walking us…read morethrough the menu and giving recommendations of what we might like best. We stopped in for some drinks and snack before dinner and opted for the Middleton and the Ticket to paradise (made with vodka) and a cheese board the snack on. Everything was great, the Middleton tasted like Christmas to me (in a good way!) and the cheese board hit the spot. A great find and can't to try them again!

Cool, very intimate bar. Excellent creative cocktails with an outstanding bartender. Three of us…read moretried about 5 different drinks total and loved all of them. They are totally open to crafting something that appeals to you. I wanted to make more stops to try even more of their concoctions. Really enjoyed the Bourbon & Clyde with bourbon, egg white, and pistachio.

Thankfully we had a reservation for five as the restaurant was crowded with a line outside as well…read more The Resturant was clean and fresh just like their food. Everyone enjoyed their flavorful dishes. We ordered the basic bowl, shawarma bowl, naughty Burger, and the good burger. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is great right off King Street. You can walk off your meal.

Buffalo cauliflower- 5/5 so so good Caesar salad - 3.5/5 -…read moresolid but greens were a bit bitter Basic Bowl - 4/5 - want more sweet potato! Cauliflower tilka masala - 3.5/5 - little too spicy