If you're looking to get a table at Vern's, booking a reservation is absolutely essential. The space is intimate and cozy and they are only open for dinner five nights a week. Add their rave reviews to the equation, and you have a textbook case of high demand meets low supply, with the commodity being their highly exclusive tables. If sitting at the bar is your vibe however, feel free to walk in and test your luck. Fortunately I was able to book a reservation a month in advance, and arrived to a crowd of patrons standing at the entrance on a Sunday night. After being seated, the rest of the night went smoothly enough with only an occasional wait here and there. Their drink menu was extensive and inclusive enough to ensure the wine/cocktail/beer enthusiasts and non-alcoholic drinkers could find something to their liking. Personally I enjoyed my meal overall, but my dining partner had mixed feelings. Starting with the crispy and raw scallop appetizer: I didn't care much for the crispy portion, and my partner felt it was "good, but not great," which I was in agreement with. For the asparagus dish, I didn't realize it would come battered, but the vinaigrette beneath was a perfect complement that elevated the entire plate, and my partner claimed it was the best dish of the night. Our main courses, the pappardelle and "rabbit pasta," was where we had our biggest disagreement. I enjoyed them thoroughly, with the pappardelle potentially erring on saltier side. On the other hand, my partner found both dishes to be flat out salty and did not enjoy them at all. We both found the sorbet meringue dessert disappointing. It just wasn't our cup of tea. Ultimately, our meal was a classic case of "you can't make everyone happy." However, we both agreed that the service was outstanding and that the staff was kind and attentive throughout the night. If we ever find ourselves back in Charleston, I would absolutely love to return and experience other offerings from their menu; maybe add a little variety and avoid ordering two pasta dishes as well. I'm certain we can order something next time to ensure the missus leaves just as satisfied as I was! read more

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We were so excited to get a reservation here. We were down at 5pm for the first seating.Unfortunately it was 5:20pm before we had water on our table and after 5:35pm before our order had been taken. There were guests sat at the same time as us who waited even longer to have their orders placed. There was a ton of staff so we were very confused by these significant delays. While service had room for improvement, the food really was delicious. We liked the bread so much we ordered a second portion to eat with our entree. The salad was very large and great for sharing. For our entrees we got the ragu and steak, both beautiful and unique takes on classics. If we came back I'd probably order the exact same things because it was that good. Ultimately we really enjoyed the food but were surprised by the overall experience. I'm unsure if we just got an off night. read more

Vern's - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Vern's lived up to every bit of the hype. We couldn't get a reservation so we grabbed bar seats and honestly it made the experience even better, the bartender took such good care of us the whole night. The rabbit campanelli is everything. Silky, rich, perfectly sauced, we could have ordered two. The Wagyu was unreal. And then the hazelnut dessert to finish... we did not need it and we have zero regrets. This is the kind of place where the food is serious but the vibe is totally relaxed and fun. Michelin star, neighborhood restaurant energy. Can't wait to go back. read more

Incredible neighborhood spot that knows the food is the star of the show. Laid back atmosphere with an ample wine list and simple menu. Extra points for having an entire orange wine selection. Not a bad thing on the menu. Definitely try at least one thing from each category at least and your server will course it perfectly for you. Stand outs were the pappardelle which reminded me of hamburger helper in the most elevated and delicious way. As well as the most flavorful wagyu I've ever had. They also have an excellent dirty martini. The chocolate cake tasted like a giant baked Ferraro roche in the best way possible. All around an excellent, cozy spot with the best possible preparation of comfy and familiar flavors. read more

Vern's - Martini - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Came here for a girls night and it did not disappoint. Everything was delicious!! Some of the best desserts I've had in a while. read more

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Great service and ambiance. We got the raw tuna appetizer, charred sourdough, beet salad, squash, wagyu, and a black currant dessert special. -The tuna tasted good, but it felt like the dish was missing something to eat the tuna with. - Sourdough was great just messy to eat since the knife didn't work to cut and we had to resort to ripping it. - We liked the beet salad, but wasn't a huge fan of the squash. - My friend really enjoyed the wagyu. - The black currant dessert special was really unique/interesting. read more

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I was lucky enough to snag a reservation at Vern's for a Friday night. We opted to sit at the bar because it looked so cozy! There are only 6 bar seats - so it is a very intimate setting with the bartender providing excellent service. For dinner, we had the rabbit pasta, scallops, and the 33oz porterhouse steak. Our favorites were the rabbit pasta- it was delicate yet decadent - absolutely delicious & the 33 oz porterhouse steak. The steak came with fresh salsa verde which was unlike anything I had ever had - dreamy! And also came with freshly grated horseradish. The steak was tender, cooked to perfection, and served in an appetizing manner. Service was fabulous. The atmosphere of Vern's is sexy, sophisticated, moody, and cozy. Absolutely perfect for date night or a splurge dinner. We will be back! read more

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Incredible food- great spins on classic meals! Was a little disappointed in the staff, and we were told to order way too much food for 2, but everything was so good, I didn't mind leftovers too much. Very cozy, intimate, and dark. They recently got a liquor license and i'd recommend just sticking with the wine. MUST GET: the scallops: my favorite dish of the night. somehow fried and still light. felt like an elevated version of the beach shacks i would go to as a child The bitter greens salad: Loved the breadcrumbs The rabbit ragu: had all the depth of a ragu but still light and bright. read more

Vern's - wagyu - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Hands down the best meal I've had in Charleston. If ever in need of a restaurant for a special occasion, this is the place to go! We went with the recommendation to get the escargot with the sourdough and we were so glad we did!! We also got the scallops which just melted in your mouth. Then we got the pork and some of the sweet potato's which were spectacular! I've never had sweet potato's like this. The pork was tender and flavorful. Dessert was a special for the night. We agreed it wasn't our favorite but very unique flavors! For a fun drink I recommend the one that is similar to an espresso martini (can't remember the name) but it had salted almond cold foam and it was delicious. Service was amazing, did a great job of explaining the dishes. Ambiance was moody and cool. I hope to come back here again ASAP! read more

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Made a reservation for the newly Michelin starred Vern's for a trip to Charleston with my sister. We had the charred sourdough, bitter lettuces, testaroli, pappardelle and the strawberry dessert. Don't let "bitter" throw you off. It was my sisters favorite part of the meal. Each dish was really interesting and delicious. I was surprised by the strawberry dessert. It doesn't look like much but it is so good! Every layer is different and it all melds together beautifully. Very fair prices for the level of quality and service. The restaurant is very pleasantly decorated and the florals are stunning, even in the bathroom! Would not hesitate to return or recommend. Note: Do not try to park here. Just park in a garage, walk or Uber! There is no parking lot and the street parking is sparse and tight. read more

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LOVE Vern's so much, I had to come back and leave another review after visiting again. It's impossible to have a bad meal here. This time we had the charred sourdough with escargot, raw yellowfin tuna, bitter lettuces (YUM), pappardelle, roast spring chicken and wagyu flat iron, but the cocktails need their moment to shine. I started with the "Vision Quest" which is a play on the spicy mezcal margarita with Calabrian chili...truly out of this world. When I thought it couldn't get better, I ordered the "Cafe Obscura" next aka an espresso martini, which genuinely took the cake, made with aged rum and topped with salted almond foam...to die for! I say this every time, but I WILL be back! read more

Vern's - Vision Quest (Spicy Marg w/ Mezcal) - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I had a very good experience at this restaurant. I'd actually give it 4.5 stars if that was an option. I believe it received a Michelin star not long ago, and I totally get it! The charred sourdough was fantastic and bursting with flavor. The portion size was also generous for a high end restaurant. My pasta dish was near perfection. It had a ton of complex flavors and textures that were all working together and totally different from any dish I've tried prior. The only downside was that the dish was extremely salty. I'm not sure if that's how it's supposed to be or not, but it definitely deterred me from giving a 5 star rating. The atmosphere was quaint and moody. The hostess and bar tender were both extremely friendly. I definitely would come back! read more

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Hard place to get a reso too especially since they've gotten their first star but we were able to snag a 9pm reso on a Monday night. We were able to get sat a few minutes early which was nice and our server came over and gave us the run down on the menu. The restaurant itself was very chill, unpretentious, warm and very busy. Not a big dining room, only a handful of seats at the bar and an open kitchen. Hubby is celiac so our server showed us another menu with the options that he could have which was nice. Our server and the support staff were great, however we weren't blown away by the food. Felt the quality was good but some of the flavors kind of didn't work for us. I personally enjoyed the scallops- I found it to be unique in how it was presented and made. Good textures and tasted fresh. We ordered three "salads" - bitter lettuces, beets and delicata squash. The first two were served together and I would not recommend getting these two together because the acidity in both got overwhelming and had similar flavors. We preferred the beets salad because it had a very tasty labneh and pistachio to cut through the acid, but if we had to choose one of the two it would be that one. The squash was brought out with our 2 entrees - 16oz NY strip that was marinated in tamarind and miso, and the pork loin with chanterelles, onion and harissa. The squash dish was unique and flavors were interesting. I thought the tomato sauce was powerful and outshined the beautiful delicata squash, then you have this Swiss chard with the sesame seeds and it just didn't seem like they fit together in harmony when you took a bite of everything together. Steak looked absolutely amazing and cooked perfectly. However, we just didn't feel like it had much flavor or seasoning. It really just needed some flaky salt or something to just bring it up a notch. There was a salsa verde/chimichurri offered on the side which we used heavily to accompany the steak but it didn't wow us. With a beautiful steak like that, we were expecting more flavor, or a simple salt and pepper crust would've gone a long way since we couldn't really taste any of the tamarind or miso. We still enjoyed the steak of course but we're looking for more with it being $95. The pork loin, cooked perfectly and we enjoyed the mushrooms and onions. It was interesting because we enjoyed the flavor of the harissa sauce, but just didn't feel like the two went together. The flavors of the sauce were deep but we enjoyed the pork separately. We enjoyed all the different flavors, but just not how some went together throughout our meal. However, perhaps with just our expectations and preferences, it didn't quite give us that 5 star experience. Despite these things, I would still recommend this place overall because we felt they still executed good, quality food and service. We were grateful for the opportunity to experience this in Charleston. read more

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Went to Verns Restaurant last week and had a great time. The service was incredible from start to finish and the food was really good across the board. The menu is very shareable and I would highly recommend ordering a bunch of plates for the table and trying a little bit of everything. My favorite thing on the menu was the rabbit which really stood out. Would definitely go back. read more

Vern's - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Lived up to the hype Everything wowed me but the pork. The pork itself was good quality but was not a fan of the preparation. Was kinda lik barbecue pork and not elevated . Don't skip the chicken. Seriously don't. It's the sleeper hit. And don't skip the rabbit pasta - not a pasta lover and this blew me away read more

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The service here is exceptional. From the hostess to the bartender and server I felt very well taken care of. They have a great wine selection and the food was superb. I enjoyed the fennel, carrots, trout, and rabbit pasta. All incredibly flavorful and perfect for sharing. I love the dark moody vibes of the inside, it's a great date night spot. Limited bar seating available, I recommend a reservation. read more

Vern's - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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lived up to the hype...walk in bar dining experience was awesome. Food was fantastic, but service/vibe was even better.

The other day I asked myself which restaurants actually had a chance at a Michelin star now that Michelin is coming to the South. In Charleston, Vern's is my top pick. The service is impeccable (so accommodating and swift), the ambiance is dark and cozy. We got drinks, both desserts, several entrees, everything was great. But I have to dedicate my review to the freaking pesto pasta. Guys. This is the closest you will get to Italian food in Charleston. Tell me why I felt I got the very essence of cheese eating this? The savoriness of this dish blew my mind. We took one bite and pretty immediately knew we had to get a second one. I will be dreaming about this for years. read more

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We went to Vern's for an early birthday dinner, and if I could give it six stars, I would. This might honestly be my favorite restaurant of all time. We started with the sourdough, which paired perfectly with the escargot. The bread was so warm and buttery, and it was my first time trying escargot. I did not expect it to be that delicious and savory at all. We also had the scallops, which were crispy on the outside but still soft on the inside. For our mains, we shared the testaroli and the skate wing. The skate wing was unreal. I had a full-blown Ratatouille moment with the foam. It reminded me of sinigang, one of my favorite Filipino dishes, and I was genuinely blown away by that flavor. At the end, they even lit a candle for my birthday, which was such a sweet touch. The ambiance was intimate and cozy, and the staff was so welcoming and knowledgeable, walking us through the menu and making everything feel special. I already can't wait to come back here. read more

Vern's - Scallops, Sourdough, and Escargot - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Went for the tea and dessert and left with an unforgettable experience. I received excellent service from Bethany, who was incredibly kind and welcoming. The strawberry dessert is a hit, but I must warn you it has orange zest (which I'm not a fan of and the result of the 4 star rating) but it's still really yummy. The tea paired nicely as I sat outside to make the most of the experience. I'm looking forward to enjoying the full experience on my next visit. The ambiance is incredible and the restroom was clean (this is a big deal for me). Enjoy! read more

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Exceptional. When we were finished and asked each other which course was a must- repeat, we agreed the answer was - each of them. Charred sourdough, special sushi- ish app on a hash brown (I mean come on), Pappardelle, lamb. Did I say exceptional? And the cocktails and dessert just brought it all home. Up there with the best meals we've had. read more

SPECTACULAR! Such a great cozy and quaint local restaurant. We were lucky to snag a last minute reservation and enjoyed so many delicious bites off their rotating menu. The bitter salad was INCREDIBLE. Please do not go without trying it. The spring chicken set the standard for what chicken should taste like: juicy, fresh, and packed with flavor. I am still thinking about the dessert. Everything was 10/10, including service. I recommend stopping by and checking out an incredibly delicious spot in CHS. read more

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Reservations can be difficult to get last minute so plan ahead but it's totally worth your time. Whether it's brunch or dinner we've always had a good time. It's a perfectly cozy spot with a menu built on local ingredients. read more

Vern's - Golden Latte and Matcha Latte - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I don't think you know that I love you and I need you Vern's. Last night's meal was marvelous! Nestled in between Charleston's historic homes is an American eatery full of umami flavors to savor. Our server, Sheila, was amazing and recommend the best options. The restaurant has a cute bar and the space feels like home. I can't wait to go back to this restaurant What we got Sweater Weather ~CHARRED SOURDOUGH-I could eat 2 or more ~ESCARGOT- The sauce it came in was amazing we loved it. ~RAW YELLOWFIN TUNA- amazing I wish I'd had something to eat with it like a chip or something. ~TESTAROLI- Addictive I kept going back for more. ~CAMPANELLI- this show stopper was beautifully plated and tastes just as good as it looked. ~GROUPER- The fish was cooked to perfection ~BAVETTE- Savory and full of flavor ~GRANITA- A table favorite very refreshing to the pallet. ~CHOCOLATE- the hazelnut throughout was the crunch I didn't know I needed. We had feast and you can too! I highly recommend Vern's. Reservations on @resy read more

Vern's - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Vern's is very deserving of its Michelin Star. The food was extraordinary, the service was exquisite, and the space was elegantly cozy. This restaurant is perfect for a date night, but you need to book ahead. They only take reservations 30 days in advance and they get booked out within hours. Highly recommended for any foodies traveling to Charleston. read more

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Ok, this was the second stop in a double dinner night. And so glad this was stop 2 as it was THE PLACE to dine and needed to be the finish of what was a succulent evening. Wow. I was so glad we put a Resy alert on this one since you need a table to get in. Upon entering the space and seeing Top Chef legend Stephanie Izard dining validated all the decisions to come here. Our stomachs would find the room for what Vern's was about to throw down. The sourdough pizza like item was nuts. Like, garlic's perfect mate. The beef tartare was stupid good. I mean a plate of greens just made itself known as a freaking star among a menu with a killer lineup. Don't even get me started on the lamb special. It may have been the best damn lamb I've ever tasted. Mary had a little lamb. And we had the biggest damn plate of it as it was a mighty helping of decadence. Bow down to the chefs. So many notes being hit at the table. Our server was incredible. Absolutely was floored with our time here and probably the best meal we had top to tail in the city. read more

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Ambience, service, charm. Shared a few courses with the table. Delish. Liked the shrimp & salad selection. Tasted like fresh herbs in every dish. read more

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Sourdough - great Escargot - good, but not a must order Bitter lettuce salad - excellent Rabbit pasta - delicious, but some of the pasta significantly undercooked, which was a bummer Lamb chop special - expensive but incredible. One of the best dishes I've had. read more

Vern's - Sourdough and escargot - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I cannot rave about Vern's enough. The lighting is dim, the staff is kind, the vibes are chill and the food, oh my, it's absolutely craveable. Vern's rivals any of the top restaurants in NYC. Must orders are the charred sourdough, the escargot (dip the bread in the sauce), the rabbit campanelle (I could eat everyday), and the strawberries and cream dessert. read more

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KenScale: 8.25/10 Visits: January 2025 When my wife Jun told our friend in Charleston that we were thinking of visiting her family, her immediate reaction was "We have to go to Vern's together! That's my favorite restaurant in Charleston!" Knowing Charleston's reputation as one of the premier food cities in the South, I thought that was a rather bold declaration. Last time we visited the city in 2021, we had an absolutely fabulous meal at FIG, so I was initially inclined to re-visit that restaurant (we only had one night for restaurant during our short trip) but decided at the end to trust our friend's recommendation and go with Vern's. The restaurant, owed and husband-and-wife duo of Daniel and Bethany Heinze (who met at the former Charleston fine-dining trailblazer McCrady's), did appear in a number of "best restaurants in Charleston" lists I had casually browsed through on the Internet so I figured we would have at least a solid meal. I'm happy to report that Vern's did deliver a very satisfying New American meal with its seemingly unassuming yet well-executed dishes. We relied on our friend and her husband to order the vast majority of dishes for our dinner, starting with the bitter lettuces salad with fennel, breadcrumbs and confit garlic and the raw yellowfin tuna tartare with Calabrian chili. After trying both of the dishes (the restaurant also graciously provided a free charred sourdough bread), I knew that Vern's had something special going on. Of course it's hard to mess up a salad, but the one from the restaurant felt extra special with its freshness and crunchy texture of the vegetables, and the spicy kick that the chili gave to the tuna was also quite wonderful. There were a few pasta dishes on the menu, and Jun and I were very glad we chose the rigatoni with pea tendrils and burrata in the center, with the pasta's texture spot-on and the sauce offering slightly citrusy flavor that was rather addictive. The key to having a killer dinner at Vern's is to pay attention to the specials that are written on the blackboard. One of the savory dishes on the specials was my favorite dish of the night, a lamb Barnsley chop (with red wine jus and truffle Hollandaise sauce) that was one of the best lamb chop cuts I've had in recent years, with flawless texture that would serve as a worthy model for how lamb meat should be cooked. The other dish, duck a l'Orange (with a side of radicchio and fennel), was also a standout dish, at least judging from the way my duck aficionado wife enjoyed the meat. The two desserts we ordered - a cup of strawberry, vanilla and crème fraiche and a chocolate tart with peanut butter mousse - were also solid but perhaps slightly below the level of all the impressive savory dishes we had shared. Getting a reservation at Vern's could be challenging (thankfully our friend was a regular at the restaurant and was able to book our table fairly easily), so advanced planning on Resy is essential. I really loved the cozy neighborhood vibe of the restaurant on a quiet corner, with a darkly lit room providing a ton of Southern charm. The wine list at Vern's is also one of the restaurant's strengths with a diverse, thoughtful selection of wines from all around the world designed to pair well with all the delicious food. Vern's is one of those restaurants where you want to visit as often as possible and become a regular. Oftentimes, it doesn't matter how fancy your dishes look or how much luxury ingredients you use to build and maintain a successful restaurant. You might have encountered a lot of similar dishes at other restaurants when surveying the menu at Vern's, but you will deeply appreciate from a dinner at the restaurant that it matters greatly how these dishes are prepared with precision and dedication. read more

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Everybody!!!!! If you haven't been to Vern's yet, do yourself a favor and make that next on your list! As I was sitting there last night, I was texting my friend to tell her she HAS to get there and try it for herself! I told her I was in HEAVEN. That I don't think I've ever had a more amazing meal in my life. Every single bite (and sip). That I was on the verge of tears from ecstasy. That ain't nobody need NO MAN... just Vern's. She said, "What did they put in that food??" I said, "Honestly, it can't be legal." Wowwwww!!!! I got the pappardelle special, and couldn't decide between the salad and the shishitos, so I got both and I'm so glad I did! That MOUNTAIN of salad... omg so simply dressed, and that grated cheese (I forget what kind it was, but something like pecorino ) - perfection!! And the shishitos. I have had shishitos before, but never like this! Wow. Just. Wow. So **flavorful** And that pasta... oooooomg probably the *best* pasta I've ever had in my life. I wish I had ordered another one to go so I could have it for breakfast (I did bring home the rest of the salad and shishitos and did have that for breakfast . And got the chocolate dessert. Like a brownie. A delicious, gooey brownie with hazelnuts inside and I think like a butterscotch crunch, topped with vanilla ice cream. Ah I almost didn't go because I wasn't sure if they had bar seating, and they didn't have any reservations available, but I'm so glad I did go because they DO have bar seating! I believe there are about 8 seats, and they are first come first served, so it was my lucky day! I also almost didn't go because I couldn't find parking, but did find a spot on Carolina Street, only a 9-minute walk away (who cares, get your steps in, people, and SO worth it!!!! I would walk MILES if I had to to get there again!!!). The atmosphere in there is so nice. Just. So nice. Dim lighting. Noisy. Beautiful. Everyone enjoying the food and having a great time. Perfect. And a big warm shout out to the bartender Kayla. She was *so* welcoming and friendly, and I was there by myself, so I really appreciated the conversation, which she was able to do all while taking care of everyone else's drinks, as well. Ah get on out there, folks! You will be so happy you did read more

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Was quite disappointed in this overhyped restaurant. We ordered the sourdough, shrimp, tomato salad, testaroli, carrots and waygu beef. The sourdough and tomato salad were good. Not super generous on the tomatoes, but delicious. I found the shrimp to have almost zero flavor for a dish that included horseradish. I tasted the actual horseradish and it didn't taste like anything. Very odd. The testaroli was basically triangles of pasta covered in some breadcrumbs with a minuscule amount of chopped mushrooms and an egg yolk. The description included truffle, but there was no truffle that I could see nor taste. Overall the dish had ok flavor but no sauce other than the mountain of oily breadcrumbs. Bizarre. The carrots were also sliced super thin and sat on top of the ball of shiso. I didn't care for that at all either. The waygu was just ok. No marbling and was pretty chewy for true waygu. I am not sure how many oz it was supposed to be, but I would guess it was a 1 1/4" slice of meat sliced into 6 thin pieces. It sat surrounded by some green oil. It just was fair at best. I wanted to love this restaurant, but the dishes just didn't deliver for me. Dishes were shockingly one note. Not balanced. Some things needed some acidity, some a little sweetness. Some too salty. read more

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Rabbit Campanelli along with their charred sourdough made for a perfect meal. Jared at the bar was friendly and provided suggestions on what to order. He paired a nice wine to go along with my dinner. The restaurant is located in a neighborhood setting and had a great vibe on a Monday evening. read more

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Vern's is one of those Charleston gems that it seems only locals know about. It is charming and the food is out of this world. I will be dreaming of the escargot and sourdough bread until I get to have it again. read more

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Overrated and Overpriced The one good thing is management was willing to hear me out on my dinner and took it off the bill without a bad attitude, they genuinely seemed to care read more

Spectacular restaurant 5/5 all around, one of the best meals I've ever had. Can't go wrong with pretty much any of the items. Some recommendations: charred sourdough, wagyu, lamb, pappardelle, and the rabbit pasta. Dessert could have been a little better but evening else was great. read more

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Vern's is a quaint neighborhood restaurant serving up rib-sticking food. Ideally, go with friends who want to share plates because this is how you'll experience Vern's in its fullest. I saw tables of two able to successfully eat a couple entrees and an app, because while their space is small their meal portions are not. I sat at the bar as even on a weekday night Vern's was busy. People were coming and going with regular speed, but this is a restaurant that you soak in. A bit on the loud side, I was able to have casual conversation with people next to me and one over, but two seats away their words were muffled. Vern's is a place for a few friends, not a gaggle. The food was delightful and it lasted me a couple meals. Jared, the bartender, made excellent recommendations and the sourdough is a must. That day it was delicious and the next day the bread was even more delicious. I ordered the tuna appetizer which was similar to a tuna tartare but on the spicy side - not super spicy, just a bit of a kick. Jared recommended the campanelli with rabbit as it has been on the menu since day one. It was an excellent recommendation. Covered with grated parmesan cheese with pepper and ground rabbit it was very filling and exceptionally tasty. I ended up only eating half and taking the other half to-go. I was impressed that it reheated well and was still very tasty. I often don't have that luck with pasta finding the noodles becoming very oily reheated, but not a shred of that with this dish. Highly recommend Vern's! read more

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All of us (7) collectively agreed this was the best meal we have had in so long. We had the tasting menu and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was incredible and the ambience was great. Wait staff was so kind and friendly. This place deserves a Michelin star. Will recommend to anyone coming to Charleston read more

Food: impeccable. We loved everything from the sourdough, to the rabbit campanelli pasta (super peppery and earthy), the pork loin (sliced thin, great green garlic sauce), the corn, and the strawberry granita (more substantial than you might think with the creme fraiche). Service: just as good. Friendly, helpful with recommendations, and noticed my wife wasn't drinking alcohol so when he brought us a complimentary drink for our anniversary, he brought her a limeade instead of champagne. Really nice touch. Ambience: very loud, very fun, very dark. Maybe about five degrees too dark for me? There were a lot of flashlights coming out to look at menus and bills. The food looks so good, let us see it! A++. Pricy, but 100% worth it. read more

Excellent pasta dishes and service. Small but cozy ambiance. Went for a business dinner but it would be a great place for a romantic dinner.