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.

It was my wife's Birthday weekend so I decided to take her to dinner and a movie. Looked up Opal's…read moreRestaurant and this place did not disappoint. Very nice atmosphere with attentive service. Started off with an Appletini for the wife, and I had a grapefruit margarita. Both were very good. Then on to the Strawberry and arugula salad, spicy shrimp bruschetta and veal and ricotta meatballs. All were fresh and sauces were very tasty. Could have stopped there, but no. My wife had the lemon crème brûlée and it was exquisite and creamy with a great char. I had the bone in pork chop with bacon fused gnocchi and Brussels sprouts. Let me tell you...THAT WAS THE BEST PORK CHOP I have ever had, bar none. Kudos to the chef a thousand fold. I recommend this place wholeheartedly ‼

Amazing food and ambiance! Excellent restaurant to enjoy a cocktail and quality service from…read morereservation to dinning experience.

Absolutely love the ambiance and decor here! Our server Eve was attentive and helpful and the hosts…read morewere super sweet! Absolutely loved all of their new cocktails for summer! The clam linguine was delicious. You could definitely tell the pasta was fresh, but the risotto was a bit salty and the scallops were a touch overcooked for our liking. Tiramisu & affogato were both fantastic. We will definitely be back to try more!!

This place is great. Great bar, great staff, and great food…read more When you get tired of the rude staff at an unnamed restaurant at the corner of Springallora and Rutledgeallora walk on down the street and see what Charleston hospitality is supposed to be like.

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

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.

Came here for my birthday and was pleasantly surprised. It was a Friday on a holiday weekend and we…read moredid not have a reservation, so we came super early. We arrived around 430pm for this reason, and there was no wait. We were the first ones in the restaurant! The waitress was rewlly nice and attentive. Also gave everyone a small glass of wine to do a cheers. The food overall was pretty good. I got the French onion croquette and it was so good in every way. Tastes exactly like a French onion soup. We also got the pea tart. That one was so-so ...peas were a bit undercooked , but maybe they are supposed to be that way. Not sure I would order that again...but I would order the French onion soup croquette again For our entrees my husband and I split the steak frites with clarified butter and the red snapper entree. The red snapper was very good, steak overall was okay just a bit too peppery for me . It was cooked right though. The peppercorn sauce was not for me. The fries were decent, kind of heavy. Overall this place is great if you are looking for French food with a southern twist .

Such a delicious and cozy spot! The patio was picturesque, but grabbed a table inside at the bar to…read moreavoid a wait. I'm glad we did, because the bartender was friendly and attentive! The grilled yellowfin tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes was our favorite, and the scallops a close second. The flavors were unique and delicious! We also loved the cauliflower dip. All of the staff worked as a team and it showed! Thanks for the great experience

The mussels were definitely the highlight of our meal. perfectly cooked and paired with an amazing…read moregarlic pesto sauce . Everything else we tried was good, though nothing really stood out. One thing that wasn't great and had an odd fishy taste was the cauliflower dip. That said, the location is great and the staff was wonderful!

SPEECHLESS. I'm having trouble finding the right words to adequately describe the amazing culinary…read moreexperience I had here. The atmosphere, service, food, attention to detail, and literally everything about this place is exceptional. The Michelin star is well-deserved! First of all, the restaurant itself is absolutely stunning and gorgeous. The ambiance is so peaceful that I felt like I was at a spa. My husband and I sat at the "chef's counter" where we had a direct view into the kitchen. The staff was not yelling or rushing around like I have seen at most other restaurants. They were quietly communicating and working together like a well-oiled machine. It leaves an impressive memory if you've never seen anything like this before! We had the multiple-course chef's tasting menu. Everything we had tasted like the best of the best; the best oysters, the best tomatoes, the best sour dough bread, etc. The tiny mushrooms that came with the steak were phenomenal; I wanted to eat a bucket of them! And on top of all of these already-wonderful things, they gave my husband a birthday present!! It was a copy of our tasting menu signed by the staff in a little bag with a balloon and a few small sweet treats. What a thoughtful, considerate and just overall lovely gesture! I cannot say enough good things about this place and the experience as a whole. We have been to many high-end restaurants up & down the east coast, but nothing like this. We were both very impressed and would absolutely recommend checking it out!! :)

I was able to snag a reservation at Wild Common about a month before our Charleston vacation and…read morechose it for my birthday dinner. As someone who loves chef-driven tasting experiences, I was excited to try it, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt beautiful, intimate, and welcoming. We arrived a little early, and the host invited us upstairs to relax while we waited, where we enjoyed some delicious cocktails before being seated. This is definitely a special-occasion restaurant. We sat at the chef's counter, which gave us a great view of the kitchen, and our bartender was incredibly knowledgeable when helping us choose drinks throughout the evening. Every dish was thoughtfully balanced and timed perfectly--I never felt rushed and had plenty of time to enjoy each course. I had noted on our reservation that I cannot eat beans, and the team not only remembered but modified an entire dish for me without hesitation. That level of attention to detail made the experience feel even more special. For the quality of the food, service, and ambiance, I felt the cost was absolutely worth it. To top it all off, they surprised my husband and me with some baked goods for my birthday at the end of the meal. We left on cloud nine. It was truly one of the highlights of my foodie birthday week and a dinner I'll remember for a long time.

Food was delicious! They accommodated a large party flawlessly and our waitress was fantastic. The…read morehistory and long standing traditions were an amazing surprise.

This place was ABSOLUTELY phenomenal. We made reservations and were escorted upstairs by a very…read morefriendly hostess. The waitress was wonderful as well. So personable and informative. The food and drinks were so tasty. We had the ocean roll, swordfish (hubby), Spaghetti cacio e pepe (me) 2 gin drinks, 1 beer, 1 espresso and a s'mores dessert.. Everything was delightful and delicious!! The manager even came out and chatted with us . Amazing place!!!