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    The Archer

    4.7 (94 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE ARCHER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Steak TareTare
    Jamey B.

    Fantastic from start to finish. Beef short rib with potato puree is one the best dishes I've had in Charleston over the last five years. Happy Hour is one of the best in the city.

    Chilled crab dip
    Calie H.

    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!

    Duck Frites
    Al N.

    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.

    gin cocktail
    Katie G.

    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!

    Dirty gin martini at happy hour
    Kevin E.

    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!

    Drink menu
    Mia M.

    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.

    Braised Short Rib
    Olivia L.

    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.

    Octopus tentacle
    Nick S.

    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!

    Pork Belly
    Tarsha A.

    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.

    Dani P.

    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.

    Cheryl G.

    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.

    Ashley L.

    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

    Eggplant with whipped butter

    We will return! Everything was delicious, great service. The tuna app was so unique and had an awesome cantaloupe twist to it. A downtown gem with easy parking!

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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.

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