Delicious food, fresh pasta, great wine. The service was really great, waiter was super attentive!!read more

We've enjoyed dining at Opal for over 10 years, but our recent visit was not nearly as good as…read morebefore. We had reservations for a Saturday night and arrived to a normally full restaurant. Immediately though we noticed there were only 2 main servers taking care of all the tables. We were also told both servers would be taking care of us. This comment was the forewarning. We enjoyed many items we ordered like the veal meatballs, soup of the day, local fish. But my favorite item, the bolognese, was off. It was very plain, and lacked flavor. Just as we suspected the service was minimal and not as engaging as before. The starter and salad was served simultaneously, then a large gap of time before the entrees arrived. This was a definite off night. But it was Saturday night, and they should have been fully staffed for this business. Unfortunately, this experience left us doubting a future return.

Food was amazing. Great atmosphere. Service was attentive. Drinks took a little longer to arrive at…read moreour table.

Love this place!! Loved the food, service and vibe. We sat at the bar and now I understand why it's…read moreso hard to get a reservation at Coda. Food was off the charts delicious, bar tender was awesome and guided us perfectly on what to order and what wine to pair with it. We will definitely go back but will book well in advance

We ordered a baguette, curry crab soup, mussels and fries, goat cheese spring rolls, and the naked…read morefish. This place constantly hits it out of the park, and everything was just amazing. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful with our many questions about the menu, and was available but not intrusive. Highly recommended! We sat outside in the breezeway on a gorgeous afternoon, it was lovely out there

Bistronomy describes itself as offering a "cozy atmosphere" that "pays homage to classic French…read moredishes." The atmosphere is indeed cozy, although the entrance area feels overcrowded. Once seated, tables are well spaced, stable, and matched with comfortable chairs. One positive note: the restaurant is not excessively noisy, which makes conversation pleasant. Parking nearby is difficult, but there is a parking garage within walking distance. Bathrooms were clean and spacious. Unfortunately, the dining experience did not live up to the concept or pricing. The service felt casual to the point of being unprofessional. Staff were loud, informally dressed (jeans a Tshirt; though clean), and lacked the attentiveness and polish one might expect from a restaurant positioning itself around French cuisine. Also surprising: the menu is not available on the website. The biggest disappointment, however, was the food. Bistronomy needs a chef capable of honoring the culinary identity suggested by its name. The bouillabaisse was, frankly, an unrecognizable reinterpretation of the dish. The broth lacked the depth and defining elements traditionally associated with bouillabaisse; saffron, tomato, leeks, aromatic herbs such as bay leaf, and overall complexity. There was no meaningful presence of fish or scallops; just few shrimp and mussels out of a bag from supermarket dropped in hot water. And the rouille alongside just to check a box, placed on what appeared to be a failed crouton. Yet the dish was priced as though it were an authentic bouillabaisse. The "Wagyu" hamburger was equally disappointing. Whatever was served bore little resemblance to wagyu beef. Rather than rich and well-marbled, it was dry and lacked flavor, topped with inexpensive processed American cheese and served in a forgettable bun with overcooked fries. ... Yet the dish was priced as though it were an authentic wagyu beef. In summary: pleasant space, clean facilities, and decent acoustics. Good for a bar. But the food does not justify the concept, the execution, or the price point.

Our first time to this newer establishment. While the name of the place doesn't scream Italian it's…read moreexactly that. Be forewarned. This place I'm told told changes menus every day. Food it served family style and it's a total cost per person. We had a vegetarian in our group so we were allowed to order items ala carte and the were several vegetarian options which was nice Food was excellent and our server Ana was spot on perfect. The place is on the smaller side some would highly recommended reservations From where I was seated I could see the bar and the bartender looked very interactive and everyone at the bar were having a lot of fun Congratulations to Volpe's we will be back!

Volpe is a new Ken Verdinski Italian restaurant in Charleston. His reputation precedes him…read more Tratoria Lucca's Sunday night family style dinner is this restaurants main theme. One price per patron and you get one of everything on the menu for a satisfying 4 course meal. You know it's good when after the meal everyone had a different favorite. mine was the one thing I was "so- so" about. The pacheco with broken meatballs and tomato sago was incredible and my favorite of the night. Bright yet savory and the pasta was cooked a little toothy. The chicken thigh scalloping was thin but incredibly moist and the pepper sauce was very umami and rich without being overbearing. Every antipasti was delicious and the panna cottage was a perfect end to the meal. except for the grappa and conversation as we talked about family and the delicious meal we just enjoyed

A high class joint; you can feel it as soon as you walk through the door. This is one of those…read moreplaces with a small limited menu, but the quality is top-notch! My husband and I sat at the tiny bar and shared steak tartare and the ricotta gnocchi. I was surprised the tartare did not come with a dipping vessel (no bread/chips, etc) but that's ok as it was still excellent. As were the gnocchi; I could have eaten 100 of them! And the dirty green tomato martini!! This has to be one of the best dirty martinis in Charleston. I would come back just to get this drink again, that's how good it is! Definitely check this place out for a fancy dinner ;)

The Grocery is on Upper King, where James Beard-nominated Chef Kevin Johnson's seasonally inspired…read moremenu celebrates fresh, local Lowcountry ingredients. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of summer flavors. Our waitress was so kind to go over the options with us and really describe what each dish or drink was like. We went earlier in the evening so it was a little more quiet. Which we like. It does get busier as the night goes on. What we ordered: Cool & The Lamb (I made it NA) - V0dka, Cucumber Cordial, Lambrusco Float Green Room Spritz (I made it NA) - High Wire V0dka, Basil, Mint, Lemon, Cava Shirley Temple Sourdough Boule - Whipped Butter, Maldon Salt Wood Roasted Peaches - Tasso Ham, Shishito Pepper, Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecan Granola Mafaldine & Crab - Lemon, Parsley, Shallot & Calabrian Chili Butter, Benne Crumb Tile Fish (Market Fish) - Potato Crusted, Tomato & Coconut Broth, Fire Roasted Corn Salad Lowcountry Seafood Pilau - Charlest0n Gold Rice, Field Peas, Shrimp, Clams, Crispy Fish And don't sleep on the Happy Hour with $6-$8 appetizers, and $14.50-$16 pastas. Make sure to add this one to your list!

Wow. First of all, this is a foodie's dream restaurant. The vibes are quiet French bistro with a…read moregreat family feel. The menu is small, local, and teems with pride for great ingredients and cookery. Our server was thoughtful, sweet, clearly loves to talk all things food. I told her she needed to host a podcast for Food & Wine. Totally sold on the Monkfish and a citrusy NA. If you have dietary restrictions, they will accommodate and lead you down a delightful culinary path. The 12 oz monkfish is meaty and flavorful. Buttery with a slight hint of oceanic alkali. The toasted slivered almonds completely changes the dish. The sauce is silky smooth and balanced. God knows how much butter finished it! The rice pilaf as the side made sense for this denser, bone-in, chop of the fish. Though noticeably greasier than the brown buttered fish, it was delicious alone or to sop up some of the jus. Absolutely would recommend this restaurant to anyone.

We decided to have dinner here for the first time yesterday and were pleasantly surprised. This is…read morea quaint place on upper King across from Melfi's. A decent size bar is upon your left hand side when you enter (though the half a dozen or so patio tables) Seating for another 30-40 people fills out the rest of the dining room. Tastefully done and comfortable. We started the evening with a couple of the Cremánts (one rose and one white) and began the meal with the steak tartare and the onion soup croquette. Think of the onions in French onion soup made into a ball and fried. It was good. Dinner continued with Spiced Duck Confit with lentils and foie gras and Rabbit en Croute, morel mushrooms, green peas, and artichokes. Both dishes were bursting with primary flavors and wrapped in many other subtle ones. We washed the deliciousness down with a bottle of 2023 Boillot Gamay Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais. A wonderful, yet restrained, red that paired well with both dishes. Dessert was a simple plate of warm madeleines with a bit of powdered sugar. A wonderful meal with excellent service. We will return soon.

Jocelyn was so kind and so welcoming! We accidentally spilled some water and she was so kind and…read moreconsiderate. She was so accommodating and the food was just as good! Great prices for the portions and the flavor. Will definitely be back!

Perfect lunch and even better people to top it off! I had…read morelunch this past weekend with my mom and daughter and the fish sandwich was perfection! What topped it off... I didn't realize I left my credit card behind...and I got a message in my Facebook account from the General Manager Blaine, letting me know they had my card. Thank you to Blaine and thank you for the delicious lunch!

Atmosphere and ambiance was 10/10. I've never been here and wow they nailed it. Our server was…read moreattentive and answered all of our questions with knowledge. Food was excellent too! Taste was 10/10. Will definitely be back.

This was a bit of a letdown. I'm very much the Italian food snob, as I'm Italian myself. The venue…read morewas very nice. I really appreciated the decor. The open space. It's just a great spot to have a restaurant. But the food? This was mid at best. The caprese salad was boring. No salt. The pesto added was pointless, it did nothing for the dish. Chicken parm was average. Small amount of protein & the edges were burnt. Let down for the price. The overall menu options didn't wow me. Didn't see a lot of creativity in the offerings. Got some takeout for my wife. Asked for soup. They brought out half a container. I said I need more, charge me double if needed. So that's now a $24 container of soup. I'd say they added less than half of a portion to that portion. The container still was barely half full. Complete ripoff. Service was fine. Nothing special. All in all, I'd say I've zero interest in returning here. I can go to my local pizzeria & have a better food experience for half the cost with more options. Bottom line, if you're gonna do Italian, don't phone it in. Bring your A game. Especially downtown. This place doesn't. It's for naive tourists if anything.