For a restaurant specializing in southern food they have the worst biscuits I've ever eaten. Hard,…read moredry hockey pucks. Otherwise the food was good. Our waitress talked so fast we really couldn't understand a word she said. Don't park in the lot adjacent to the restaurant, it's ridiculously overpriced. You can only choose time in 2 hour increments and it was $27 and charge for two hours of parking.

It's been 11 years since I posted my last review for this place. I was concerned when I made the…read morereservation that maybe it had lost its luster since I was last here. Happily, I was wrong! Everything went extremely well from the check-in experience, to the food, and the service. Our reservation was for 6:30pm but we got there a full hour early. They gave us a table immediately, no problem. Our server was Maisie and she was wonderful. Patient. Attentive. Super friendly. We ordered drinks and the Pimento Cheese Fritters. They were incredible! We also tried the She Crab Bisque and it was over the top! Delicious and full of lump crab meat. When Maisie brought us our first plates, she asked us if we were considering the pork chop, which is exactly what we were interested in. She said there were only two left and held one for us. This is the kind of excellent service she provided throughout the meal. The pork chop was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy with a wonderful wood smoked flavor. The whipped potatoes and roasted heirloom baby carrots were the perfect accompaniment. Nothing has changed inside or out since my last visit. The vibe is Charleston laid back and comfortable. I'm so glad I came back.

Had a great dinner with friends, nice ambiance and very friendly staff. I got the spring salad and…read morea crab soup. I liked my dinner so much that I went back three days later to get the salad for lunch again, as well as the crème brûlée I'll be thinking about the salad for a while.

The focaccia chicken sandwich was the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. Will definitely be…read morecoming back. My husband also loved the surf and turf pasta

Before I visited SC, I said there were three kinds of food I wanted to try: Fresh seafood, BBQ and…read moreLowcountry cuisine. I'm glad I did some research and found Florence's. I ordered the 1/2 honey fried chicken w/ mac & cheese and collard greens. For dessert, we shared pecan pie. The chicken was moist & delicious from being brined and seasoning in the batter. The batter was crunchy, and perfectly applied so you didn't bite into a hunk of just batter. Likewise, the sides were some of the best I had during my trip to SC. Lastly, the pecan pie was really good also. However, I was expecting a bigger & taller slice. Regarding the ambiance, its smart casual here. The decor is fancier vs the down home cooking. Danielle took very good care of us. She was friendly & attentive. Florence's did the trick for us. We had eaten a lot of raw seafood and BBQ. This Lowcountry cuisine gave us a nice change of pace during our trip.

I was excited to try this new spot. The updated decor and inviting atmosphere looked great…read more We started off with the fried green tomatoes and tomato pie. My friend said the tomato pie was really good but it's all cheese and tomatoes. The fried green tomatoes were crispy but needed seasoning. They were incredibly bland. For the main dish she ordered the smash burger and I ordered the fish and grits. She took one bite of the smash burger and sent it back saying it tasted like a frozen burger you'd get at Walmart. The fish and grits were ok. They too were bland and needed salt. A LOT of salt or any other seasoning. The okra, Lima beans and corn that come in this dish also tasted like it came out of a frozen bag. There is no seasoning in this dish whatsoever. Unfortunately this place was a miss and we won't be returning. Also the bathrooms look like a porta potty. You know the cheap plastic that porta potties are made out of? Yeah that's what the stalls are made out of. It looks so cheap and a big contrast from the rest of the restaurant. The staff was nice but they also look like they hate working here.

This is a top notch dining experience…read more When you first pull up on the beautiful Queen Street to this stately southern home lovingly converted to a 5 -star rated restaurant- you are mesmerized. Enter to a decor and ambience thoughtfully developed to complement the food. Service is on point for a leisurely special meal. We started with biscuits, ham sliced thin like prosciutto from NYC (my home town) and homemade pimento cheese. The second app was scallop dumplings in a great spicy mushroom based sauce. Very good - the sauce made the dish. The four of us had two large plates ( prepared for two diners) of the fresh filet of trout with crispy skin and tender sweet meat with a chili butter sauce - perfect for dipping fresh bread. Each bite was better than the prior and the four of us left no evidence on the platter. Don't forget the sides: skillet cornbread and the smoked collard greens (try them, I swear you'll like them). The espresso and apple deep dish dessert we all shared was perfect along with two sniffers of sambuca. You must put Husk on your reservation list for any Charleston trip to be complete.

One of my top spots to go to whenever I'm in Charleston! They only had a 9:15pm reservation…read moreavailable this time, but I HAD to squeeze it in before leaving Honestly, there was no way I was leaving Charleston without eating here LOL. The service was great from the moment we walked in. The hostess and servers were all so friendly, and we were seated right away. For drinks, we got the Field & Flower and the Sunburn Season. Our waitress was super helpful and recommended a drink based on what we liked, and she nailed it! We also got my favorite, the pimento cheese board. UGH. A mini charcuterie board with pimento cheese?! Say less We ate the entire thing. For dinner, we went with the Rigatoni, Seared Diver Scallops, and Joyce Farms Chicken because we wanted a little bit of everything. Everything was delicious, and we definitely left with very full stomachs! I usually come here for brunch, but it was so cute at night too. The dim lighting made the whole place feel extra cozy and cute. Absolutely one of my favorite Charleston spots. I'll be back every time I'm in town!

Took a seat at the bar, ordered a cocktail, and proceeded to work my way through a bunch of…read moredifferent oysters like I was training for the damn Olympics. Loved being able to watch them shuck the oysters right in front of you. There's just something entertaining about watching someone open up shells while you sit there drinking cocktails and eating the evidence. The cocktail was fantastic, the service was great, and the whole place was pretty damn cool. If you love oysters, this place is definitely worth checking out!

Amazing food, drinks and lively atmosphere! Attentive service as well (thanks, Ben!)…read more We had oysters, clam chowder, hush puppies (definitely get these!) and the creole shrimp. Just delicious! Can't wait to go back.

I had a great experience! The restaurant had an amazing vibe, beautiful ambience, mood lighting,…read moreand soft live music that made the atmosphere feel really nice. I went during Halls Restaurant Week and opted for the 3-course special. For my appetizer, I had the crispy pork belly topped with pimento cheese, pickled onion, and a sweet glaze. For my main course, I chose the 8 oz beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes, and for dessert, I had the chocolate pot de crème, which was AMAZING! I also enjoyed a glass of Moscato with my meal. Just a heads-up, the sides were an additional charge and weren't included with the main course. Everything was super filling, and the food was delicious from start to finish. The servers were more than accommodating and made the experience even better. Overall, great food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I would definitely come back!

Southern charm with friendly, well trained staff. The best-…read moreyes the best shrimp and grits I have tasted. Will definitely return. Creamy crab soup was good but lukewarm. If had been heated would have enjoyed more

Previously I would have given this restaurant 5 stars and it was one of our favorite place to eat…read morein Charleston. The location is great, the staff is friendly, and the food was great. But last night we went back and we started with the Crab dip. The crab dip had so much spice that the spice overwhelmed the delicate flavor of the crab meet. The kettle chips would have been good but they to had too much spice. Then we ordered the Boom Boom Shrimp. The shrimp was over cooked and to salty. The waitress was kind enough to have the kitchen remake the dish. The second time it came out it was still over cooked, rubbery, and still to salty. We asked and found out that they had recently changed chefs. As a foodie when changing chefs it is a good idea to change the menu to keep people from noticing the change. It is possible this new chef would excel if the menu was designed to accentuate his or her style.

I ordered the fish and it was cooked perfectly. The service was very good. The gentleman playing…read moreacoustic guitar and singing was excellent.

If you're looking for a Charleston spot that's worth the hype, make Leon's Oyster Shop your next…read morestop. I finally made it to Leon's, and it absolutely lived up to the experience. Famous for its oysters and fried chicken, this Charleston favorite has a vibrant green entrance you can't miss, with cozy indoor seating plus patios in both the front and back that give off relaxed, coastal vibes. We started with the smoked mahi dip, and I honestly couldn't stop eating it--it was my favorite dish of the day. We also ordered two rounds of the chargrilled oysters, and they disappeared almost instantly. For our entrées, we shared the famous fried chicken, and whenever I see a whole fish on the menu, I'm ordering it. The branzino was cooked perfectly--flavorful, tender, and definitely worth it. To cool off, we grabbed one of their frozen drinks, which was the perfect refreshing treat on a hot Charleston day. One tip: get there early because this place fills up fast. If Leon's isn't on your Charleston food list yet, it should be. I already can't wait to go back!

Leon's makes a fantastic first impression. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd hope for from a…read moremodern Charleston restaurant--lively, beautiful, and effortlessly welcoming. The design is thoughtfully executed, the space feels comfortable even when it's busy, and the service is friendly, attentive, and impressively fast. I also appreciated a small but important detail: despite how popular the restaurant is, there are plenty of restrooms and no long lines. Little things like that genuinely improve the guest experience. Unfortunately, that's where most of my praise ends. I intentionally ordered many of the restaurant's signature dishes because I wanted to judge the restaurant as a whole rather than base my opinion on one successful plate. The food simply doesn't live up to the expectations created by the photos. Everything looks noticeably less refined and less appetizing once it reaches the table. The fried chicken was just ordinary chicken in a heavy, greasy breading. The oysters were fresh and enjoyable with no complaints there. The famous salad turned out to be mostly a large bowl of cabbage, while the avocado and mandarin seemed more decorative than meaningful. Most of the flavor came from mint and an overly acidic vinaigrette that dominated the dish. The fish sandwich was the biggest disappointment. The issue wasn't the fish itself but the composition of the sandwich. The dry, stale bun completely overpowered everything else, while the basic vegetables did nothing to complement or elevate the fish. Instead of highlighting the main ingredient, the sandwich buried it, which defeats the entire purpose of a great fish sandwich. The Korean smashed cucumber salad tasted primarily of vinegar and sesame oil with very little depth, while the hush puppies were dry and lacked the rich corn flavor that usually makes them memorable. Even the drinks reinforced the same impression. The beer was good, but charging $8 for what felt like half of a standard pour once again made the value feel questionable. This brings me to the biggest issue with Leon's. It feels like the restaurant invests far more in its atmosphere, interior design, and photogenic image than in its food. It's a place that looks incredible in pictures and is easy to recommend for the setting, but much harder to recommend for the cuisine itself. High prices are not a problem when they are backed by exceptional cooking. Here, however, it felt as though I was paying for the restaurant's reputation, constant stream of tourists, and social media appeal rather than for truly outstanding food. I would happily come back for a beer, enjoy the patio, and spend an evening with friends. But I wouldn't return specifically for the food. For a restaurant with such a strong reputation, that's the greatest disappointment of all.

I absolutely loved the atmosphere! The food was a 10/10--everything was delicious! And a special…read moreshoutout to our waiter, Ethan, who provided amazing service and made our experience even better. I'll definitely be back again, and I highly recommend checking them out! #PagesOkraGrill #BuzzyBooth @PagesOkraGrill

cousins reunion! great service…read more yummy appetizers- red neck egg rolls & grouper bites. i had the country fried chicken n gravy with mashed taters n green beans. the other three had october fest foods- weinerschnitzel and sausages with red cabbage m german tater salad. everything was yummy. nice crowd but not too loud.

My wife and I loved our meal at 82 Queen. We started with the Shrimp Gratin appetizer, then had the…read morecrab cakes and pork chop for our entrees before sharing a slice of pecan pie for desert. Amazing food throughout and Tyler made us feel like his only table the entire meal. Will definitely be a regular stop every time we're in Charleston!

My friends and I had a fabulous time celebrating my birthday here last night. I have been to 82…read moreQueen before but this was my first time being sat upstairs, so it felt like a whole new experience! The room is filled with windows that look out over the courtyard of 82 Queen. While we enjoyed our table side champagne, we snacked on the a Charleston classic, the fried green tomatoes! These were great, but I wish we ordered a second serving since it only comes with two tomato slices! For my entree, I ordered the braised beef short rib which was nothing less than divine. The beef had a rich, melt in your mouth flavor to it and the potatoes were whipped to perfection. Would definitely come back!