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    4.2 (288 reviews)
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    The Gnocchi was out of this world
    Gustavo S.

    We had a chance to eat here before the holidays rolled in and we had a wonderful experience. That staff was so friendly and really spent time going over the menu with us. There were SO many amazing choices, we had our work cut out for us. I went with the she crab soup, and the Lowcountry Pirlou (such a beautiful dish). We also shared the grilled octopus and the gnocchi was out of this world! The fun part of this experience is that the restaurant is at the Vendue, which is Charleston's art hotel so after dinner you can walk around and see the amazing art collection. It's was so inspiring and great for a romantic date. I highly recommend checking them out for a special occasion or if you're in the neighborhood.

    Chocolate Lava Cake

    Where to begin. Over Valentine's weekend, we decided to try Revival. Starting with the service, it was exceptional. Our waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and wine pairings. I did lobster bisque soup as an appetizer, duck for my entrée, with lava cake for dessert. My wife had a fillet, which was cooked, perfectly, medium, rare, and lava cake as well. Definitely recommend for a special evening!

    Steak and fried cornbread
    Laquita G.

    This restaurant is in the same building as the rooftop bar. It has a very elegant atmosphere with amazing service. We shared a crab cake that only had about 30% filler and the rest lump crab with a really nice presentation. I had a medium filet that was perfectly cooked and so tender. The side with it was a fried cornbread that reminded me of my home in Georgia. My husband had shrimp and grits and he said it could have used a little bit more spice. We shared a flourless chocolate cake even though he really didn't want to share it. It was delicious!!!

    Bees Knees
    Anne O.

    This spot is well known as an upscale spot to go for a good meal. Sadly, this wasn't quite the treat we had hoped for. We went with a very seasoned group of Charleston restaurant patrons. Reservations were made a good month or so in advance. All parties were present and on time. We were seated and noticed immediately that the menu was shorter than the menu online, and the waitstaff came over to let us know we would be offered a prefix menu, something like a restaurant week menu. We were told that we were informed of this change, via text at 5pm. Even if this text was known, how do you get reservations on a Saturday night at 7pm with a party of 8, especially for an upscale evening out? We politely explained to Jonathan, our server, that we would prefer to have the regular menu - he promptly brought it to us and we all ordered what we wanted. Jonathan was great throughout the evening. Venison, Chicken, and Fish entrees were ordered. The chicken was stellar and what I came for, so very pleased. But, the fish: all 4 people at the table of 8 that ordered it complained of it being dry, rendering it not edible. I tasted my husband's and agreed - and when you overcook fish, especially the whole table, it's hard to move on from that - especially when a couple is spending $200 to $300 for their evening. The wine and cocktails were delicious, I had the fig Proscuitto salad - also amazing. The Elvis was a fun dessert that we all tasted - but when the most expensive part of the meals is so-so, it's hard to want to go back.

    Palomino
    Wendy K.

    Great drinks and food. Service was ok. I had to ask our server if she wanted us to order from the bar vs her. The table wasn't clean. Disappointed because they had a lot going on but not too much to clean the table. Lives our drinks and appetizers. Will be back. Hope they get their service together

    Short ribs

    We went here because Revival was highly ranked. For a self-proclaimed #7, we were shocked when over half the tables were empty at 7:30pm. The escargot was decent. The apple salad tasted liked it had been dressed yesterday and re-served, it was wilted and disgusting. The pirlou had undercooked, crunchy rice on the bottom. The short rib was absolutely inedible. It was fatty and gray. Short ribs are supposed to fall off the bone. I couldn't even cut mine with a knife. When the waiter saw my clearly uneaten plate, he asked if I wanted a box but never once asked us how everything was. I am assuming he did not want to hear the answer. Completely awful dining experience from start to finish. Extremely disappointing for what was supposed to have been a fine dining experience. There was obviously a reason why over half the tables were empty. Do not waste your money here.

    Menu
    Lisa M.

    We stopped into Revival around 5:30 on a Saturday night. There wasn't anyone else in the restaurant, so we weren't sure if it was open to the public or not. We ordered the she crab soup, the low country Pirlou and the steak. The soups was great, and the rest of our meal was good. I definitely think they charge too much for what it was. With so many other dining options in the area, I don't know if we will be back.

    Seared Venison Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Risotto
    Angel P.

    We had dinner here last Saturday. It was our first time here and we really enjoyed the ambiance, service, and food. The ambiance was very romantic and noise was to a minimum. I also loved all the artwork that was able to be purchased. Our two servers were on top of it and made sure we were taken care of but not overbearing. I read that the portions are small so we got two appetizers (sourdough bread and scallops) with our entrees. So happy we did because everything was delicious! My husband doesn't like mushrooms but loved the mushroom risotto with his venison. I also loved the low country piriou, lots of seafood! Sadly, we were too full for dessert but will try it next time we are in town.

    Roasted Halibut
    Casey C.

    Food. Was. Amazing. I was nervous based on some 1 star reviews I saw, but the kitchen was ON POINT tonight. Halibut.. Brussels... She Crab Soup... even the specialty bread. Finished strong with the velvet Elvis cake. Brook took such good care of us. Started the meal congratulating us on our anniversary and dropping off a thoughtful card. Vibe was pretty chill for a Friday night, but we were there pretty late. We closed it down! We will be back!

    Michael J.

    Hidden gem. Top five seafood meals in my life and I travel globally for fishing. Also had the grilled octopus app which was also great. This meal was complexed flavorful and had lots of different textures. The rice was the kicker for me. Give it a try or you're missing out. LOWCOUNTRY PIRLOU Butter Poached Lobster, Crab, Shrimp, Carolina Gold "Pegao", Saffron, Peas, Black Garlic Aioli

    Revival restaurant in Charleston

    This restaurant!! Such sophisticated food with a very beautiful classy atmosphere and humble hospitality that is top notch... thank you Steven( our server) for sharing your recommendations and favorite things about Charleston!! I will never forget this dining experience. Top of my list of best places to eat. She crab soup is amazing!!

    Bacon Seared Pork Belly
    Dana B.

    Was a very nice place for my birthday trip from Pa. The service was a little slow but they had two big parties there that took up most of the tables. But the meals were very nice and were very tasty to eat there!

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    Sarah our server was awesome! Friendly down home service and delicious wine and food choices!

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    Basic Kitchen

    4.3(631 reviews)
    0.5 miKing Street
    $$

    I would 10/10 recommend Basic Kitchen to anyone visiting Charleston! Perfect for brunch or lunch…read moreafter walking on King Street. It's a sit down brunch spot with a warm atmosphere. I'd make a reservation. Staff was very respectful of food allergies. Good vegan options. Very inclusive menu. I highly recommend the sweet potato fries. My boyfriend and I still talk about how good they are!

    We had a wonderful dinner at Basic Kitchen, located just a short walk from King Street. The…read morerestaurant has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that feels very community-driven and intimate, making it a great spot for a relaxed dinner. When we visited on a weekday evening, we were seated quickly with no wait! We started with the corn ribs, which were honestly one of the BEST appetizers we've ever had! They had the texture and flavor of ribs but were made from corn and served with an incredible chipotle dipping sauce that brought everything together perfectly! For our main dish, we ordered the spinach and feta pita, which was warm, gooey, and packed with flavor. The pita was stuffed with spinach and feta, making it rich and comforting--almost like a warm hug. It also came with a fresh side salad that was tangy and refreshing, which balanced the richness of the pita really well! I do wish that the pita was a bit more flavorful on the inside, not just the outside. My husband also ordered an Old Fashioned and said it was excellent. Overall, the food felt incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. If you're looking for a cozy spot in Charleston with fresh ingredients and great flavors, this place is definitely worth visiting!

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    Basic Kitchen - Dining Room

    Dining Room

    Basic Kitchen - Striped snapper w mushrooms. Yum!

    Striped snapper w mushrooms. Yum!

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    Lenoir - SMOKED FISH DIP // toast points, pepper jelly

    Lenoir

    4.2(176 reviews)
    0.5 miAnsonborough
    $$$

    Long awaited trip to Lenoir! I started with the Can't Never Could cocktail. Very tart and…read morerefreshing. Besides, I love the name! Next I had the Little Gem Salad with green goddess dressing and spicy fried chickpeas as a crunchy element. I finished with their famous tomato pie served in a cast iron skillet. My server was very helpful describing portions and how to attack the tomato pie. The restaurant itself is homage to southern home dinners where you feel always welcome.

    So as company puts us at the hotel that this place is, along with the generous discount we receive…read morewe tend to eat here. It's a cool little spot in the heart of Charleston. It's modern, fresh and the staff are nice. I give the entire place 4 stars because their food is good, I did try something I never had before that I would give a 3 star rating though. I decided to get the blueberry glazed chicken wings. The staff said that they were amazing and that the blueberry sauce was like a bbq sauce with a hint of blueberry. I thought why not. I love a good chicken wing. The chicken was cooked well, it was moist in the center but it was like the chicken was swimming in blueberry puree. There was little bbq sauce flavor and tasted like straight blueberries, what was more disappointing was the sauce was so drenched on it that the crisp of the wing was gone, it was soggy. No one likes a soggy chicken wing. If I ever got these again which I probably wouldn't, I would ask for the sauce on the side or light sauce. This place is worth going to if you're in the area, the food is good and staff are nice, but I would stay away from the wings in my opinion.

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    Lenoir - Inside view

    Inside view

    Lenoir - French fries

    French fries

    Lenoir - The parking is across the street in the right of this photo . You are steps from King street ! A block from The market .

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    The parking is across the street in the right of this photo . You are steps from King street ! A block from The market .

    Slightly North of Broad - Apple Pie

    Slightly North of Broad

    4.4(2k reviews)
    0.1 miFrench Quarter
    $$$

    We were in Charleston at the end of March for the Charleston Open and a birthday get away. Our…read morelunch at SNOB was our first meal of several excellent meals we had in Charleston. We were staying at the Meeting House Inn so were able to easily and leisurely walk to lunch and dinner. Service was excellent, true Southern hospitality, and the restaurant is adorable. Food was amazing, each of the four of us loved our dish and tasted each others as well: - shrimp and grits - 5/5, plentiful and plump shrimp with a flavorful sauce over creamy grits. This was not my dish so I only got a taste and next time we go back I'm going to get this for myself! - grilled salmon sald - 5*5, arugula, couscous, dried fruit, pine nuts, feta, lemon shallot vinaigrette (this dressing is so delicoius! I want the recipe!), two of us ordered this one and again, i got a bite and want to order this for myself next time (see the problem here?) The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. Rave reviews from all. - scallops or was it special flounder - 4/5, I can't even remember what I ordered and the fact that I cannot quite remember it but distinctly remember my friends' lunches means I did not order the right dish! It was solid but not something to write home about (or on Yelp about) - corn muffins - 5*5, i'm pretty sure the corn muffins came as the "bread" for the table and they were so yummy! Our server heard me rave about the not too sweet, moist yet with a nice crumb muffins, and asked if I wanted the recipe, to which I said Yes! I look forward to going back next time I'm in Charleston!

    We went for my husband's birthday with a group of five and didn't have a reservation since we…read moreweren't sure when everyone would arrive. We got there just before 6 PM, and although the restaurant was pretty full, they told us they'd try to seat us outside due to our party size. That worked perfectly since they had heaters going. They quoted us a 45-minute wait, but it ended up being closer to 15 minutes -- a great surprise. The service was seriously outstanding. I have zero complaints. Everyone was so personable and attentive. For appetizers, the beef carpaccio was my favorite. For entrées, we ordered the pork chop, tuna, duck, and lamb -- and we all shared bites. Everything was delicious. My pork chop did come out a little dry, but when I mentioned it, our waitress didn't hesitate at all. She immediately took it back and insisted on bringing a new one, making me feel completely comfortable about saying something. While I waited, she brought me a complimentary soup, which was such a thoughtful touch, and the replacement came out quickly. The manager personally brought out the new dish and waited while I cut into it to make sure it was perfect. She even came back later to check again. That level of attention to detail really stood out. To top it off, they brought out dessert and a round of champagne for the table. I wasn't drinking, and they noticed -- so they brought me a mocktail without me even asking. That kind of attentiveness is rare. The inside looked beautiful, and I'd love to sit inside next time to experience the full vibe, but outside was perfect -- not too cold, not windy, and overall just a great atmosphere. Overall, one of the best service experiences I've had in a long time. Highly recommend.

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    Slightly North of Broad - Cool lights

    Cool lights

    Slightly North of Broad - PAN SEARED NEW BEDFORD SCALLOPS: carolina gold rice, curly kale, corn, red miso, toasted benne seed

    PAN SEARED NEW BEDFORD SCALLOPS: carolina gold rice, curly kale, corn, red miso, toasted benne seed

    Slightly North of Broad - NEW ZEALAND LAMB RACK: muhammara, marinated feta potatoes, rosemary reduction

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    Lowland Tavern - Cheryl Day Biscuit

    Lowland Tavern

    4.4(87 reviews)
    0.6 miKing Street
    $$$

    Beautiful space and a really enjoyable meal overall…read more 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.

    Had an amazing experience at Lowland--easily the best meal of our Charleston trip. The service and…read moreambiance was exceptional: warm, attentive, and truly the best we experienced in the city. The mushroom bucatini was outstanding--rich and full of flavor--and the swordfish was perfectly cooked. Dessert was a highlight as well, especially the mocha tart. Everything from the drinks (martini) to the food to the pacing of the meal felt thoughtfully done. Highly recommend! Oh and a special shoutout to Jacob! Outstanding service!

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    Lowland Tavern - Upstairs bar at lowland

    Upstairs bar at lowland

    Lowland Tavern - Beef Tartare

    Beef Tartare

    Lowland Tavern - "Fireplace" Bar with gorgeous cocktails

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    Le Farfalle - Bucatini alla Norma

    Le Farfalle

    4.1(775 reviews)
    0.5 miKing Street
    $$

    Le Farfalle is one of Charleston's best Italian restaurants. There's a nice large bar to enjoy, and…read moreample seating inside. Service was friendly and engaging from the moment we arrived. We had reservations for a Sunday night, and our server Joe was quick to greet us after we arrived. He delivered friendly service all night, which began with a thorough knowledge of the menu. We had starters of rosemary focaccia and braised artichokes. The focaccia is a must order, it's so soft and delicious. It's served with 3 sides of olive oil, marinara, and my favorite whipped ricotta. The braised artichokes, was a pass for me. No flavor, too soft a texture. Their entree menu has a nice variety of house made pastas. We chose fusilli lunghi, and rigatoni bolognese. Both were delicious flavorful entrees, with the pastas served perfectly al dente. The rigatoni was made with spinach, and the meat sauce was meaty and with a balanced tomato sauce. We ended our dinner, with carrot cake and chocolate cake. Yum! The chocolate cake was amazing, it was moist, velvety, and rich in chocolate flavor. A round of espresso martinis helped top off our dinner, and we ended the night with a rich appreciation of this experience.

    The food was excellent and the service was very good. The pasta made fresh and was really good…read more Unfortunately, where I was seated every time I looked at my wife I also saw a load of dust between the mirrors above my wife. It was disgusting. I tried to get a good picture of it but the back light from a window was very bright. I included the picture. I would go back but I would definitely check the cleanliness before sitting down.

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    Le Farfalle - Nice room

    Nice room

    Le Farfalle - Squid Ink Spaghetti

    Squid Ink Spaghetti

    Le Farfalle - Pretty patio

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    Pretty patio

    Revival - southern - Updated May 2026

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