Lovely ambiance with delicious food, great service, happy hour menu, and parking. Note: parking in the garage is free so you don't have to pay upfront. A group of us ladies all got something different on the menu to try. The portion is not shareable, but not too small to not share. I highly recommend the chilled crab dip with kettle chips. It's a must and will knock you out of the ball park. Highly recommend! read more

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Went here for the first time the other night with my fiancé and a few friends and overall had a really great experience. The eggplant was easily the standout appetizer for the table and something I would absolutely recommend ordering. It was our favorite by far. The only reason this lands at four stars instead of five is that one of our friends ordered the Archer burger and wasn't too impressed since it came out a bit soggy. Everything else was solid though and I'd definitely come back, especially for the apps. read more

The Archer - Duck Frites - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

A funky New American restaurant with funky takes on classic ingredients. I decided to try The Archer after reading rave reviews on Reddit and desperately needing a happy hour priced drink after a hellacious work week. Parking was easy enough. Look up The Archer's menu before you arrive and locate the QR Code at the bottom of the page. This will take you to a page that gives you 2 hours of free parking at the parking garage directly behind-and-attached to the restaurant. I recommend making a reservation, even for the happy hour that begins at 5 o'clock when they open. It was the first thing I was asked after arriving. The restaurant is small but quaint with a very high lofted ceiling making the space feel bigger. The staff was warm, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. I opted for an assortment of shareable plates for dinner. The best of all was the Scallop Crudo. Fresh, non/fishy, with a sweet coconut based and spice darting throughout. A fork battle ensued over this dish. Other dishes included roasted octopus, burrata and golden beets, okranomiyaki, and bread with radish butter. Most interesting of all was the the okranomiyaki, which I can only describe as the fried okra from high-school cafeteria lunches in the south, compressed into a larger square and topped with various fresh sprouts and Japanese flavors. Everything tasted great, and each of the dishes were unique in their taste and presentation. Best of all were the drinks. The old fashion and dirty gin Martini were spot on and some of the best happy hour cocktails I've had in Charleston. So were the 3 other martinis and old fashions that were ordered in succession. All in all, The Archer is another great addition to the happy hour rotation in Charleston. If you want something different for the palate, this is a good spot to consider. The entrees looked good as they poured out of the kitchen, but those will have to wait until my return. Until then, I'll have another dirty martini please...actually, make that two more! read more

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We got a reservation for a table last night and highly recommend! FYI the bar seats have chairs that have backs but the high top tables have stools. The decor is super cute but the lamps could def use a cleaning. Kinda gross to look up and see soo many dead bugs in the lamps but hey we are in the south. We started off with espresso martinis and they were very good, rich and in a small glass. Side note our water cups were very dusty . We then got the pork belly which was absolutely incredible! I love that they have the menu labeled and noted what dishes are gluten free although I wish they had more gluten free options! The short rib was incredible!!! Our server was really friendly! We had such a good time and the food/drinks were soo good! We will definitely be back! read more

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Bullseye - The Archer hits the spot! We popped in on Saturday afternoon at 4pm, just as they opened. What a treat! Good news, Happy Hour is available 4-6PM everyday they are open. That menu has specials on snacks, cocktails, beer, and wine, including a cocktail of the day. The martinis are great - both vodka and gin available As are the oyster sliders - yum! The bar has about 12 seats, super comfy. The bartenders were terrific, crafted great drinks, friendly, all good vibes. We even talked about Icarus with the bartender in the context of cocktails - lol. They take reservations, including at the bar, that is good to know, we lucked out today. Also, learn from our mistake, they validate parking in the parking deck in their building, we paid on the street. A terrific experience and we will be back! read more

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really unique drinks. great cozy vibe, food was awesome. Loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. read more

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Deadly sin #5... gluttony. Quite possibly my new fave in C'town. Steak tartare, pork belly & octopus a smorgasbord of proteins. All I can say is WoW! read more

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The Archer is a solid choice if you're looking for a laid back atmosphere with quality food. We ordered the crispy fried eggplant for an appetizer which we were told is one of their most popular dishes, and we could see why! It was the highlight of our dinner as well. My fiancé ordered the duck which he said was a little chewy, and I had the braised short rib which was good, but next time, we'd probably do more shareable small plates instead of the entrees. read more

The Archer - Braised Short Rib - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

All of the food here was good, but the service was unbelievably slow :( Firstly, we had a reservation for 7:30 and weren't able to be seated until after 8pm. It was because a large party wouldn't leave, which wasn't the restaurant's fault, but it meant we were starving by the time we sat down. Because of that we ordered very quickly, and while the appetizers came out at a normal speed, we had to wait over half an hour between that and the entrees. By the time we got our dinners it was almost 9pm, and while all the food was good, it wasn't amazing enough to outweigh the slow service. It also took a while to get the check. I understand that restaurants get busy, the lingering large party was out of their control, and the kitchen often gets backed up, but we all expected a little something for the inconvenience. Even just comping our $6 bread would have been a sufficient recognition of the fact that we ate 90 mins after we should have been seated. I was very excited about coming here, but based on how slow it was, I don't think I would come back. read more

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First time in Charleston so may not know the baseline yet, but I really enjoyed dinner at the bar. They had a ton of cocktail selections. Also the braised pork was great read more

The Archer - Braised pork - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I encountered this restaurant based on a ticketed event purchased, which was cancelled and I hadn't checked my emails to see this. They were so friendly and invited me to give it a try anyway and I'm so happy I did. I started with the Ambiguous Bird, which was amazingly flavorful, especially if you love rum like I do. After getting some suggestions from the waiter I decided on the Pork Belly, which was mouthwatering great served over a tasty slaw. I cannot wait to go back and have more of this. I was torn between the Salmon and the Short ribs. I decided on the Salmon and enjoyed it. The restaurant has a very nice ambiance to it and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I look forward to going back again. They also validate parking, but I didn't quite get that part right and paid for parking, but it was worth it. I'd definitely go again. read more

The Archer - Pork Belly - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Archer is a super cute spot in Charleston -- perfect for a small group or a casual night out with friends. The decor is stylish and cozy, and the vibe is relaxed. The food was solid, but the prices felt a little high for the laid-back atmosphere. One thing that took away from the experience was the setup near the bar. People were allowed to stand in the walkway right next to our table, which made it feel cramped and a bit uncomfortable -- like they were on top of us while we were trying to enjoy our meal. We had the Tuna & Watermelon Salad, Salmon, and Short Ribs. The Shooting Blanks Mocktail and Remembering Sarah Marshall all great dishes, the tuna & watermelon was the favorite! Overall, we still had a good time, but a bit more attention to the layout and flow of the space would make a big difference. read more

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Delish Late night dinner after a comedy show! It wasn't very crowded since it was so late, very quite and enjoyable. Max was our very helpful server. Everything was ver good. My favorites were the Pork Belly, Octopus and the Fresh Peaches with Raspberry Anglais. I'm looking forward to a repeat performance. read more

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Super fun, with creative staff and they are set to please. Drinks and dinner were really well thought out, prepared, and we cannot wait to return. H Aman read more

I experienced The Archer for the first time @artinionchs a month ago and I was blown away by their crab dip! It's perfectly balanced with powerful flavors that keep you coming back. I was excited to finally go to the restaurant. Nestled in the Meeting St. Lofts the mood of the restaurant is warm and inviting. We ordered: Shoe string fries~The most addictive fries ever they were fried perfectly and the sauce to go with it was amazing. Beef Tartar~ The tartar had a kick in a good way from the horseradish. I kept going back for more. Scallop Crudo~This was different from my usual crudo. The cuts were bigger and the flavor was out of this world. Braised Short Rib~ The short rib was the star of the show, it was rich and unbelievably tender. We definitely argued over the last bite. Drinks The Black Sheep 24 Carrot Magic The bartender is a magician the drinks were so Good! After my first visit, I see a return in the near future. This place is awesome and truly a gem in the Charleston culinary scene! Onsite Parking Like follow and Share for more Charleston eats! #charlestonsc #foodie #placestoeatincharleston #explore #exp read more

The Archer - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We had a larger group reservation at Archer on Wednesday and I can not say enough about the service and vibe of the restaurant. Our server Kendall was warm and even willing to break down our bill individually, I know this can be an inconvenience so was so pleased. The restaurant is trendy and cozy with free parking in the Meeting Street Lofts parking garages - you scan a code in the restaurant. The drinks were lovely and every bite was yummy. The chef dropped of some of the meal and at the end of the night sent over a dessert. The Archer is everything you think of when you think of food and hospitality in Charleston. Warm, welcoming, casual yet elevated. It's about the experience but also knowing that good food and drinks is the heart of it all. Highly recommend!! read more

The Archer - Menu - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Cannot stress enough how good this place is- it absolutely exceeded my expectations. This is definitely the best food I've had in Charleston in a WHILE. And I mean a while! This place is different. I recommend trying as many small plates as you can because that was where the best flavors were. The pork belly melted in my mouth and was paired with a bright coleslaw to balance it out (probably my favorite dish we got). My other favorite dish was the crispy eggplant. The flavor profile was something unique and totally worked! I recommend the scallop and risotto for an entree. I am definitely going to be coming back here often! I was ecstatic to find such good food. Also the service was great! It's very small inside but it doesn't affect the ambience at all. Such a great experience. read more

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We had a wonderful evening at The Archer with friends. We ordered a variety of options from the oyster sliders, the marinated olives, crap dip and the burrata and heirloom tomato. The stand out dishes were the burrata and crab dip. Omg yum! Portions were generous and the food was delicious! We arrived during Saturday happy hour, which was a pleasant surprise. There were a variety of specials to choose from. I ordered The Ambiguous Bird cocktail. It was fruity and not too strong. Great atmosphere, free parking in the garage for 2 hours and excellent service. A great place for a girls night or date night. If this place is on your list, stop in and check it out. You won't be disappointed. Blackbird accepted too! read more

The Archer - Marinated olives - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Had a great experience at The Archer and will come back again. First, the location and parking are super convenient. I loved the decor- lots of cool, vintage touches (awesome art on the walls) while still feeling like a modern space. We didn't realize how busy a Saturday night in Charleston can be (here on vacation) and just decided to try our luck to get a table. Everything was booked but the gentleman at the host stand got us in for a quick bite. The food was excellent. We got the warm olive plate, pork belly sliders, burger, and scallop risotto-- delicious! The portions were also very generous and shareable. Overall 10/10 experience! read more

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A very small place with a wonderful vibrant atmosphere Unfortunately the A/C was not working properly as told when we arrived but we decided to stick it out! The cocktail list featured gin forward liquor to which I am not a fan however it seems to be the trend. I ordered the crab appetizer and it really did not have much flavor The accompanied chips took all the flavor which screamed Spicy. I also ordered the steak tartar which leaned slightly into ginger, It was good but noticed gristle in a few bites. My main entree was the duck Cooked to perfection and a very nice sauce However the side of a farro salad with endive, peas and mint did not favor as a compliment to the duck but it was good and would have been wonderful with lamb to which was not a choice on the menu well I try again So many restaurants so little time read more

Let's talk about the burger... ITS SO GOOD. To make it even better you can get it for $10 on their late night happy hour. So cheesy and so delicious: Another big winner for me is their crab dip. It's got so much crab it could be (almost) a meal by itself. The bartender can whip up super flavorful mocktails just by asking you a few questions about what you like. This is a definite must when it comes to eating out downtown. The parking garage attached makes getting there all the easier! read more

We're big fans of Berkeley's, so we were thrilled when the same team opened up The Archer near our apartment! The front of the house team is incredible - offering friendly service, awesome recommendations & great banter at the bar. The CRISPY FRIED EGGPLANT, THE ARCHER BURGER & BREAD PUDDING are next level (for both dine in & carry out!) The cocktails at the Archer are fabulous - especially love THE BLACK SHEEP & ESPRESSO MARTINI (made with Second State espresso!) Such a fun vibe & daily happy hour deals! read more

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Had a nice dinner at the Archer recently. The interior has a modern city feel to it with tables and high tops. There is free parking in the garage, be sure to use it. Take advantage of happy hour with $12 cocktails and reduced apps. The menu has small plates and entrees, and a decent drink menu. I enjoyed The Black Sheep which had goat cheese gin, a subtle flavor that made this a unique drink. We shared the crispy fried eggplant, steak tartare, crab dip. All were enjoyable but the steak tartare was a little chewy. The house made chips with the crab dip were very good. I loved the braised short rib as my entree, and my husband had the seared scallops & risotto. The entree choices were good, except i would prefer a nice white fish option (ie:tile or wreck fish) versus trout. The dessert menu is limited to chocolate mouse and bread pudding; which we passed on. Our server was friendly and engaging, and we had friendly greets by other staff. read more

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Great vibe. The burger and petite salad are seriously worth a try. Service is efficient/pleasant. Ill have to try the crab dip next round. read more

Really fun place to eat and drink. I love the inside. The appetizers and drinks are the best part. It is pricey so a good place for a nicer dinner or drinks. read more

We had a great time at the Archer and you will too! When you arrive, pull around behind the building to the convenient parking garage. Don't pay for the parking right away as the Archer will validate it for you. Once inside the comfortable interior of the Archer they will bring you the menu. On the bottom right side is a QR code to scan to have the Archer cover your parking. We found the staff to be inviting and knowledgeable about the menu. They cover a lot of options but I would still like to see an additional steak option as well as additional vegan choices, but I have to confess the braised short rib was fantastic! My wife chose scallops and they were just as good. If you are looking for a great dinner and comfortable environment and check out the Archer! read more

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We had the best experience at The Archer! We sat at the bar, by the kitchen, and the service was fantastic. Our bartender was very attentive and offered great advice on options, and the food and drinks were delicious! We both wanted our own burger, so our bartender recommended getting one with the shoestring fries, and the other with the side salad. Excellent choice! The burger was not too big, but it was juicy and flavorful. Simple, yet pleasing. The salad had a lovely dressing and was light. The fries were addictive. For dessert, we got the bread pudding which was also recommended by the bartender. Highly recommend The Archer for fantastic food and service. read more

The Archer - Bread Pudding - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I love this new spot! Delicious food, my favorite item on the menu is the braised short rib. The staff is also really friendly.

The Archer is a cozy, old world style restaurant with lots of character. Our server Max was exceptional, friendly, outgoing with just the right amount of attentiveness. My husband had the braised short rib and it was so tender it was falling apart. It came with very tasty whipped potatoes. I had the seared scallops and they were cooked perfectly. The green tomato relish added just enough acidity to complement the richness of the dish. read more

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Amazing dining experience from start to finish! We were cheerfully greeted by the hostess and sat at the bar to get a drink before our reservation. Very attentive bartender made us refreshing cocktails (go for the one with honeydew in it). Equally attentive waiter took great care of us throughout our meal which consisted of the ricotta and eggplant appetizers , short rib and scallop entrees and decadent chocolate mousse dessert. Everything was delicious. You can't go wrong choosing any of these items. The restaurant itself is beautiful and modern. Small and intimate so best to make a reservation. read more

You know when you're pumped to check out a new restaurant and when you finally get to go, they knock it out of the park! Welcome to The Archer, they just opened, and have an amazing team running the place! The décor is super fun and creative and the music is on point - gives off great vibes from the moment you walk in. We were lucky to catch them for an early reservation with another foodie couple friend of ours. Let me tell you, every dish hit so hard on so many levels. We ordered an assortment of amazing dishes and as you can see in my pics, they are as delicious as they look. For starters, we got things rolling with some fun cocktails - I am a sucker for anything with the egg white foam top (TALKING IN CURSIVE)! For apps, we went with the crispy eggplant dish (OMG - must try), baked oysters, crab dip, fries, and burrata salad! For the entrée we both got the wreckfish, I had never tried that fish before, and they made it perfectly. It was an ideal size to share and still enjoy all the fresh ingredients. I love it when restaurants have 2 awesome deserts on the menu, this way you can order both and not feel like you missed anything. They are both worth ordering, the consistency of the bread pudding, wow! Inside Scoop, there is free 2-hour parking in the garage behind the building which helps with visiting, The Archer. I would get some foodies-friends, book a table, you will thank me later, enjoy! Also, say hi to Chris! read more

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Great spot! We went for an early dinner and brought my daughter in her stroller which they accommodated well. It's the little things but having access to a free parking garage while dining downtown that felt like a true luxury. The service was incredible, our server Max was so attentive and really took his time breaking down the menu for us. For cocktails we took advantage of the HH and got the draft espresso martini and ambiguous bird. Both were great. We also tried the 7 year spritz and remember Sarah Marshall. Honestly, I'd come back here just for the drinks because they were so fun. For food we started with the burrata and eggplant. The theme of the night for us was unique. Everything felt inventive and different. My only complaint about the starters was the size of the burrata. It came out on a smaller salad plate and we definitely wanted more but the flavors were incredible. For our entrees we got the burger, wreckfish and beef stroganoff pasta. We also added in the potato purée and let me tell you they have perfected the potato (both fry and purée). The beef stroganoff was the only thing we wouldn't order again. We wanted to love it because the pasta was so delicate but the mushrooms were cut too thick providing an odd texture and something was a bit off in flavor but otherwise our meal was perfect. We finished with one of each dessert - chocolate mousse and bread pudding. So good, just wish they carried some of the Berkeley's ice cream to top it with! I will note the space is very loud. We went at 5:15pm so it was pretty empty when we were seated but it still felt like we needed to elevate our voices to hear each other. All around a great experience and am excited to return! read more

Loved The Archer! Was looking for a restaurant that started with an A and found this one. Didn't know they existed hidden away on upper Meeting St. Amazing food, and drinks. Loved the atmosphere and decor. Very cozy. Between us we had the Short Ribs, the Scallops and some apps. read more

Burger (9/10): this burger is controversial, but I think it's one of the best in town. It comers smothered in an extremely thick cheese sauce. I enjoyed the sauce and though viscous, I did not find it grainy. The burger blend has a great meaty flavor. The patty is between smash burger and pub style and has a great crust. It was perfectly seasoned and came medium well - I wish it was a touch less well done. The tangy special sauce and thin sliced red onions do well to cut the richness of the cheese sauce. Fries (8/10): these are really well prepared shoestring fries and go really well with the burger. At $21 for burger and fries it is reasonably priced and a great addition to the Charleston burger scene. read more

The Archer - Burger and fries. - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Everyone, please read --Paul Farmer was the original chef who opened the place and when he did, the food was absolutely fantastic. That's when they were winning all sorts of awards. Paul left a few weeks ago and we went back without him there-- the menu has changed drastically and the food is no longer what it was. Horrible. It lost its charm, quality, attentiveness, taste-- It's nowhere near what it was. It's even missing some of the best items on the menu when Paul was there. The owner is cutting costs and cheating out on quality ingredients. I would recommend 40 other places in Charleston before going here. Wherever Paul goes next-- I'll be there! read more

The archer is a small Plates style pursuit menu the chef really focuses in flavors. The grilled octopus was just a tad too oily and spicy for my liking but cooked to perfection. The beet salad was to die for! Shoe string fries knocked out of the park, burger, and raw scallops over the top. When you come do not expect your traditional cocktail or apertiff there mixologist dies it all in house as everything is made with there own flavors and liquors. The manchego martini was mediocre, the espressi martini was unreal, the Hendricks and tonic was mediocre the leaf off the vibe tasted great but left something to be desired they had a book signing appearance on our night read more

The food and ambience are top notch. We had a few appetizers, including the crispy eggplant, which was amazing. The duck breast entree and seared scallops in the salad were cooked to perfection. And the bread pudding desert was the perfect end to the meal (and I usually find bread pudding questionable). Exceptional service too. We can't recommend this place enough, and we will definitely go back the next time we visit. read more

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I always have a yummy good time whenever I go to The Archer. They have a common one of my most recommended restaurants where people ask me where to go, especially if they want a burger. This is no ordinary burger. The archer burger with fries is phenomenal and it comes with this amazing Parmesan cheese sauce, and I can eat it at least once a week I haven't but I could. Another great bonus is that if you go after 10 PM it's half off so you get to get a burger and fries for 10 bucks. That's an amazing deal. I recently went one night after 10 and did just that also decided to try one of their non-alcoholic drinks Called a banana naquari a play on a daiquiri and it was yummy. I'm loving all these new non-spirit sips that people are offering so if you love a great burger and looking for something out of the ordinary, this is definitely your place . There's so much more on the menu, but I'm in love with the burger. read more

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We love Berkeley's so we had to try its sister restaurant The Archer. They offer free two-hour parking. Just pull into the garage and head to the back, then take a picture of your license plate. They have a QR code for you to scan and then you type in your plate number and just like that you get two hours of parking. The restaurant is small but feels spacious with its high ceilings. Definitely make a reservation! We went at 4pm to enjoy their happy hour specials. My wife ordered a dirty martini which was $10 (regularly $15). It was nice and briny with a couple of olives. I ordered the Black Sheep which was goat cheese gin, blackberry, grapefruit, thyme, and lemon. It was berry forward with a mild goat cheese flavor. We then tried the Chilled Crab Dip with pepita chili crunch, house chips, and chives with the happy hour price of $10 (regularly $15). The chips were thick and spicy and the dip full of flavor. We both enjoyed the Old Fashioned, once again $10, which was delightfully boozy. My wife really enjoyed the $5 oyster slider which is only on the happy hour menu. It had two oysters with a dill sauce and sliced pepper. We finally got to our mains with my order of the Seared Scallops and Risotto. The scallops were cooked perfectly tender which paired well with the creamy risotto. Be aware though that it is a bit heavy on the mushrooms so if you are not a mushroom fan it may be a bit off-putting. My wife ordered their popular Archer Burger with shoestring fries. It was a cheese lovers delight, loaded with parmesan cream, fancy sauce, and shaved red onions. It will definitely live in your dreams. They are open until midnight and if you get there after 10pm the burger is just $10! So, if you've been hitting the clubs, you can come here, park free, and enjoy an amazing burger and fries cheaper than a McDonald's run! Food and service were top notch! read more

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This place was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious. I ordered the oven roasted salmon dinner. The cauliflower purée was similar to a mashed potato and the whole meal is gluten-free. There was so much flavor and it was seasoned to perfection. And their drinks were really really good. This will be my go to spot when we vacation there again. We're from the Chicago area. read more