I am a blue collar man that thinks spending $100+ on a date for you and your wife is outrageous, HOWEVER, this is hands down the best restaurant I have ever been to. I have been lucky enough to eat a Michelin star restaurants in Paris and NYC and the food is on the same level and the staff makes you feel like you are home. I have lived in the low country my entire life and I now have an answer when I am asked "what's the best restaurant in Charleston?" Wild Common, can't wait to come back. read more

My bachelorette dinner was held here for a party of 14 with a chef's menu. We ate outside with heaters. The food, atmosphere, and service were outstanding. See photos for our full tasting menu. Everything was absolutely incredible! Food was an excellent value for $85.  I can't wait to come back! read more

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Such a cool experience. Food and service were great. We're really glad we splurged and did the chef tasting menu with the wine pairing. Made for a great anniversary dinner. read more

Wild Common - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The tasting menu at the chef's counter is amazing. A little hot die to how close you are to the kitchen, but it's worth it. The staff are warm and friendly. The food is insane. The flavors and textures were complex and dynamic. A must go for the foodie in your life. read more

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An absolutely spectacular culinary experience! Our Valentine's Day dinner at Wild Common was nothing short of perfection. Every dish was meticulously prepared, beautifully presented, and bursting with exquisite flavors. The ambience was very pleasing and elegant. The attention to detail and the passion of the talented team were evident in every bite. We will definitely be returning to see what incredible creations this amazing team comes up with next. Thank you for an unforgettable evening! read more

As with any fine dining restaurant, the food in both flavor and presentation was exquisite, however with a tasting menu it always leaves me wanting more. We opted for the tasting menu without the wine pairing but with the wagyu add on plus a few cocktails which were tremendous. I had some coco puff-infused bourbon while my wife had a cocktail that was like a gin fizz with pomegranate. We sat at the chef counter so the head chef was able to describe everything that we had, plus with the added bonus of talking with the bartender for recommendations and the pastry chef who was delightful. Everything was cooked perfectly, but the lobster dish was probably the stat of the night. It came with a Japanese pancake (made with squash instead of cabbage), curry sauce, and pickled butternut squash and every bite was better than the last. The wagyu was seared and left alone which is exactly what you'd want. If you're looking for an extremely fancy date night than you can't go wrong here! read more

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Came here for our anniversary dinner and it was fantastic! 5 course menu was adequately priced. Drinks and wine again were very reasonable. Must sit in the back patio area. Worth every bit of the ambiance. Would slightly recommend to slow the pace of the dinner as well as the slow roasted strip loin seemed a little tough so slow roasted, but fantastic flavor in duck fat fries! Service was fantastic. We could feel them smiling through their masks! :-) Will come again! read more

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Had dinner at wild common tonight. It is a fixed menu, but the dinner was the best of my life. It wasn't just a dinner, it was an EXPERIENCE. Every course was perfect. read more

Wild Common was a standout meal for us during our visit to Charleston. It's in a beautiful space shared with Canon Green and I loved the local artwork on the menus and projected on the large wall. Service was good and truly everything on the tasting menu was thoughtful, flavorful, and beautifully executed. The only misstep was a small misunderstanding on the wagyu supplement but they fixed that. At $85 pp, this meal felt more than fair. Can't wait to return! read more

A friend & I went to Charleston for a long weekend and I was put on point for food reservations. Can't even remember where I found Wild Common but it does...not...matter - Lord, this place was good! The food, the staff, the drinks, wine pairings, environment were all just, in a word, fantastic. I'd put Wild Common up with any of my fave Chicago or NY restaurants. It's further away from the hoohah of King street, but I kinda liked that. Would far and away recommend them to anyone looking for a great restaurant in Charleston. It's prix fixe, and while I think someone in an earlier review complained about "food portions", idgi...it's many small plates of beautiful perfection. I mean, it's not a big porterhouse or pile of pasta kind of place (no shade on those places, those types of restaurants have their occasions too!). Wild Common in special in every sense of the word. We left full and happy, and wishing for my next trip to Charleston! read more

I recently booked the chef's four-course tasting menu for a party of eleven. Everything about the experience was perfect. The restaurant is beautifully designed, and the private dining space was perfect for our group. Managers, Ben and Alexis, lead a knowledgeable team of food and beverage professionals. Our lead server, Kenny, was charismatic and attentive. The tasting menu and wine pairings were perfectly portioned and well paced. I absolutely recommend Wild Common and can't wait to go back. read more

We had an unbelievable culinary experience. The food was incredible and service spot on. Beautiful restaurant. read more

Wild Common - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We had such a fun experience at Wild Common. First, you are greeted by a gorgeous building and beautiful/romantic/special ambience. Their staircase is a perfect spot for pictures. They also featured local artwork on a projector. Next, they served us champagne for our anniversary right after we were seated. Then, every single dish and wine pairing from the tasting menu was delicious. The wines were perfectly paired, but they were also very tasty on their own. The kitchen was run so smoothly (we had a view from the chef's counter) and our server was very pleasant. I highly recommend this spot! read more

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Very fun and tasty experience at the Chef's counter. Everything they prepared was flawless. From start to finish everything tasted awesome. My favorite was the blue crab fried rice. Definitely recommend Wild Common chef's counter for a unique dining experience. read more

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Exceptional food. I really couldn't believe it. One of us got the upgraded wagyu beef and the other the wine pairing. Yes, it was expensive, but the portions were relatively generous (we were nearly full by the time the entrees were served). The wagyu upgrade came with two thick filet slices that we shared. The wines were so good and appropriately complimentary to the food. We also had a couple of the cocktails -- also great. The atmosphere is nice but maybe just a little bit too much, and while the servers were all good and knowledgeable, it did take a while. Be prepared for a couple hours, which is frankly normal for a tasting menu. But these are just small items. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Found this spot on an Eater list of top places to eat in Charleston and so glad we found this gem. I visit Charleston once a year and my grandmother and I go out to eat for most of the trip. We decided this year to try some new places and I'm so glad we found Wild Common. The service was fantastic from pre-dining to the meal. I called them prior to dinner to ensure my grandmother (who uses a cane or walker) would be able to get in. This building is accessible for those who are mobility challenged. They were very polite on the call and happy to help. Our server (Acacia) during the meal was very helpful, didn't hover, but also engaged us when we asked questions and provided feedback on one dish, and walked us through the menu proficiently. We loved the food and the cocktails! We did the tasting menu and were not disappointed. The bites at beginning were the perfect size and that is one of the best preparations of tofu I've ever had. We wanted to steal more rolls, they were that good. We gave feedback that the scallop was a tad salty, but perfectly cooked and we loved the crab fried rice. The ribeye was perfectly cooked and the swordfish was divine! The dessert course was perfectly done by the Pastry Chef. The tableside serving of the Yule log was delightful, and we thought the donuts and macarons were perfect. The cocktails were well balanced and very unique cocktails I quite enjoyed. Loved the flask serving of the Caroler's Courage. We discovered they are open on Sundays (a rarity for Charleston), and asked about booking them for a private event in April for my grandmother's birthday. Simon, the manager, came over to the table and walked through all the options for private dining, the spaces we could use, and our menu options. He was so patient with us and was very friendly. We're looking forward to booking the space and working with their team again. read more

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If your party has the option, I would 100% recommend the chefs counter. It's awesome to watch the chef and staff plate up your meals. The staff is super friendly and the service is amazing. We chose to upgrade and add the eggs Benedict/caviar and it was top notch. I can not recommend this place enough. Perfect dining experience. read more

Wild Common - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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From start to finish, this was one of the best meals I've ever had. The chef's tasting is sublime - perfect combination of flavors, portions, timing. Drinks were very memorable, service was amazing. Can't say enough good things about this place! read more

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Wednesday, April 6 8:30 PM Charleston,SC - Thunderstorms Space - Tall Soft Lighting Great Space ~ Gorgeous - Sand & Water Projected Art Place - Trendy Downtown Charleston SC Vibe - Warm & Welcoming Bar - Well Appointed - Folks dining - 6+ Tables with Happy Diners. (ALL in the Space on a late W night - White folks & Mixed - to my discerning eye - Few Black folks.) What an incredible WOW Night: My brilliant Husband EBW did his research! Our texts post the meal ~~ "We have not splurged like this since The French Laundry!" Adison & Simon wowed us with No 47 "The Tasting Menu" as did Zach and supporting Chefs. All dished paired with chosen wines ~~ Kudos Simon!, and good luck with Som Masters Test coming up! Note! I did NOT jot all wines down. WHOOPS. "Bites" 1.Crab rice blue crab kimchi 2.next chicken har gao, thai chili, basil. 3.chicken shio ramen, mushroom, quail egg. First: Diver scallop, brassicas mussels, billi bi (OUTSTANDING vibrant fish-based green sauce) Main: Pretzel roll stone ground mustard butter, whole suckling pig, pharaoh Verde stinging nettles chimichura. Optional: w. Black wagyu beef & $85 supplement (caviar) ~~ YES PLEASE. Last: strawberry short cake (deconstructed). Off for the night: Orlando Pagan, Exec Chef ~~ J Beard Nominated. PRESENT! Zach Kimmel Exec Chef. Thank you Sir Zach & Team WILD COMMON Sincerely, Mary, Edward, Andy King & Craig read more

I had a 9:00 reservation, so the restaurant was pretty empty. Empty or not, it was DELICIOUS. It was one of the best tasting menus I've had the pleasure of eating. Chef Orlando served most of my meal and was great to talk with. read more

Wild Common - First course - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Beautiful venue. Well balanced and deep flavors on every dish. Chef Orlando is a culinary magician. Wine pairings were also spot on. Service was exceptional. Thank you Chris and CJ! read more

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My wife and I love Charleston and the food scene. Every time we come here we go to places we've been and a few new spots. Wild Common was a new spot and well worth it. I'll break it down three ways (staff, ambiance, food). Staff: The staff is amazing and makes the experience that much better. From the chef, who comes and explains every meal, the manager (Chris) who is very attentive, to the wait staff and bartenders (CJ and Acastia) who are awesome and knowledgeable about the food and wine. Ambiance: as you walk in there are candles lit everywhere and amazing greenery throughout. Very romantic setting. We sat at the chefs counter. This enables you to see everything going on and have a more personal experience. Food: the food a prix fixe menu with an optional wine pairing. The food was exceptional. Not pictured was the steak with broccoli two ways (grilled and as a mousse (amazing). The scallops were cooked perfectly and were extremely buttery. The pleasant surprise was the truffle ice cream. No complaints on any of the food. Overall, great experience from start to finish. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for great food, fantastic ambiance and terrific staff. read more

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Great food. Not sure if it's worth the $650 bill we paid. But it's good...... Course Tasting

This should be the #1 place on your list while in Charleston! The Chefs at Wild Common will not disappoint! For sure top 5 restaurant in all of our travels across the US! Try to get a seat at the bar, watching the chefs work their magic is worth it...just an experience in itself. The food, drinks, and atmosphere all 5. Make Wild Common a "must do" while in Charleston! read more

We went here on Saturday and I've been thinking about what I was going to write for awhile. The waitstaff is what pushed me to a 4 star instead of a 3. The servers are all stars and any restaurant they work in should feel lucky to have them. I really hate to say this but for a tasting menu the food was just..average? It wasn't innovative or complex, although it had beautiful plating. The first were the three "bites" 1a) small oyster was fine, enough a bit saltier and less briny then I'd like, it over whelmed they oyster. 1b) Tofu in a mushroom sort of broth that said there was truffle but couldn't really smell any, a truffle oil I guess was used very sparingly?, While the tofu was crispy and the plating pretty, it was boring 1c) Steam bun has "korean bbq" duck meat cooked with a sugary sauce. Bun was well baked 2) Diver Scallop. This one was the tastiest savory it had a lobster rice with good flavor and a complex sauce. Scallop was seared well. A better thought out dish 3) Main: 1a) Was a bread with everything seasoning. I actually giggled when I saw this.- with so many things you can do for the cleansing course..everything seasoning? b) dry-aged tenderloin that had a quiche. This was my least favorite. I am pretty sure the chef used a sous-vide which fine, I do at home, but the outside had a soggy flavorless crust. It was accompanied with a thin slice on mushroom quiche but maybe because it was the last seating was a little dried out. 4) Dessert: the only thing that looked like something from a tasting menu. A nice goat cheese strawberry ice cream with chocolate cream and marshmallows. Wonderful flavors that finished the meal. Overall like I said, I really wanted to love this but I feel like the chef phoned it in. It didn't seem like there was much thought to this dishes and it was tired out. P.S. The artist that was featured on the menu was impressive. read more

Excellent food and value. Service was great. We sat in the back courtyard - ambiance was pretty and relaxing.

Every dish was delicious. We sat at the chef's bar and it was a great experience. The wine list was small but the food made up for it. Will definitely go back. The scallop was my favorite with the crab rice. Perfectly cooked and great flavor. read more

Wild Common - Filet - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Such a great culinary experience! I loved the prix fixe menu and the chefs did not disappoint. The staff did a great job at explaining each course and pairing it perfectly with a wine. I can't wait to go back. read more

The name says it all...there is something magical and wild about the restaurant though the food felt nothing short of common. The setting and the décor of the restaurant is absolutely beautiful, it feels as if you have entered a Michelin star restaurant. My heart was fluttering with joy of what I had embarked on and the food I was about to taste. The restaurant offers a set menu with few supplements at additional cost (caviar and wagyu beef) and wine paring, and might I add that our waitress gave a very generous pours. We stared off with a crab rice with kale chips followed by few other forgettable starters, thankfully the sparkling wine was a hit. Our first main course was the scallops which unfortunately were only seared on one side, shame because they looked great and if properly seared would have tasted great, however the Santa Barbara Grüner was a total disaster, why would you pair an Santa Barbara Grüner when you have an Austrian one that was 100% better! Our second course was listed as wreck fish which is similar to the grouper, however it is a local fish but instead when served we were told it was a grouper, which unfortunately was under cooked, the center was cold and had to be sent back. The fish was also paired with a red Burgundian wine that was at room temperature, which if you have dined long enough, you should know that if you are paring a red wine with fish, it should be chilled. Surprising since they have a sommelier in house! The dessert was forgettable, a dry match cake with tapioca...again thankfully it was paired with an excusable dessert wine. Finally, I have to mention the soft serve ice cream that was served at the end, I would never serve that again as it was just chocolate ice. The biggest disappoint of it all was that if the food was on par with the décor and the setting and the service (and if the wine glasses were polished), Wild Common would be worthy of its appearance. read more

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Great experience at Wild Common - friendly, laid back service and amazing food. Tons of flavor, very rich dishes. I though this was the rare place where the main courses were just as strong as the starters. My only complaints were the wine list was a bit limited in size, and there just wasn't much exciting on it, and the cost was pretty hefty. It's worth it for a special occasion, though, and I'd love to go back. read more

This place is SPECIAL! I met Orlando the chef and Simon the owner and I left with a full stomach and a full heart. The love in the food, wine, decor, and truly personal staff make this place beyond great. I encourage any local Charlstoners and out of towners to support the amazing experience they make here. I've traveled the world and always appreciate a great food experience and this truly went above great to one of a kind. Thank you Wild Common team! Dioni read more

Hello! I'm writing on behalf of my family and friends and this was a truly an exceptional tasting menu and evening. I have many allergies and they were very accommodating and made dishes that I could enjoy as well. The service here was beyond amazing! The best service I have ever had in my lifetime. The dessert also surprised me with its scrumptious taste. Highly recommend!! - Anya J. read more

Wild Common - Dessert! - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We always love a fun tasting menu, and the one at Wild Common was fabulous! We had a great 5-course dinner where we got to sit upstairs overlooking the courtyard. The fois gras dish was one of our favorites. If you aren't wanting to think about what you would like to order, I suggest checking this place out! Plus, their menu changes, so we are looking forward to making another visit. read more

Wild Common - All the foods - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

My wife and I dined at Wild Common on our first night in Charleston, and left feeling slightly underwhelmed. As our trip in Charleston continued and we sampled many of the other restaurant offerings around the city reflecting back on this meal only got worse! The value of this meal is just downright awful not only for quantity, but also quality. The first courses of this meal were alright, but our main fish course (I believe it was grouper) was simply awful. They rebounded with a tasty dessert, but it was not enough to save a let down of a meal. My wife and I aren't necessarily big eaters, but the portions of this tasting menu were so small that when we left we ordered dumplings and steamed buns (which were way better than the ones we had at dinner) from Xaio Bao biscuit across the street. The only reason I did not give this restaurant a single star is the wait staff is friendly, helpful, and interactive. They were probably the best part about the experience. Besides that, this restaurant is overly pretentious as they try to impress with fancy plating techniques, and telling you they source their caviar from the same place as the French Laundry, all while missing the essence of what makes food in Charleston so good - humble ingredients, full of flavor and comfort, that leaves you full. Save your money, go somewhere else. read more

Love this restaurant, the experience they create, and the staff. Food is excellent! We wanted to start 1/1/22 in a big way so made res for the tasting menu. Needed to do takeout due to dog care challenges. GM Ben, Chef and Team could not have been more accommodating, wanting to ensure the takeout of the food did not finish the taste/temperature/experience. It did not at all due to their care in packaging/explanation. This is a special place! read more

Wild Common is a contemporary space with ample space between tables for conversation. It targets guests who are interested in fine dining of a tasting menu of small items served over 2 hours. It was expensive---the basic tasting was $85 with supplemental (extra) $95 for other plates (one with caviar and the other wagyu beef). From the basic tasting, my favorites were the shrimp dumpling and their 'KFC' (Korean chicken bundle) and the dessert (sorbet, gelato, jasmine, melon and coconut). I did not order the supplements purely based on cost. The wait staff was excellent. I would recommend it, but it was not the highlight of my weekend of fine dining in Charleston. read more

I always am reaching to go back to this restaurant because it was such a great first experience! We sat at the chefs counter and were directly served by the chef. The food was incredible, beautifully prepared, and unique. The drinks were fantastic, with the bartenders whipping up drinks for us based on flavors we liked. 100% recommend going here for the tasting menu! read more

Y'all have no idea how utterly out-of-this-world the experience here was this evening!!! It has surpassed any dining experience in the past 23 years by leaps and bounds. If you're ever in Charleston, please, for the love of god, do yourselves a solid and make this a destination!! Thanks to Chefs Orlando and Zach for an incredible evening! read more

We had a great meal here on our first night in Charleston. We reserved the chef's counter and we were seated front and center with a good view of the clean and friendly kitchen. The chef and others made a point to make us feel included and welcome. A great relaxed evening of unpretentious good food. Highly recommended. read more

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This place is insanely delicious. I highly recommend Wild Common. They should have a Michelin Star.