Wow! Each mouthful explodes in your mouth. Would definitely advise sitting at the chef's table. The staff was outstanding and made us feel very welcome. I wish this restaurant many years of success. Thank you for a wonderful evening in your one-of-a-kind city Charleston. read more

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Charleston. The food is innovative and fresh and the wait staff was extraordinarily attentive. We were greeted with complementary champagne and left with hot madeleines straight out of the oven. It was the highlight of our trip to Charleston and we are itching to go back! read more

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

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What an amazing evening. The food, atmosphere, drinks and service. Not only was our server Sawyer a visual feast, his knowledge of the menu, his ability to connect with us as guests was exceptional. I want to go and do it all again. A must stop when I'm Charleston. read more

What a gem of a spot. My wife and I were eating nearby and found this spot by chance. Brian was our bartender and a complete scholar to say the least. He was prompt with service and very knowledgeable about food and drink. Great conversations with the guy too! We stumbled upon this place after we had already eaten dinner so we just got dessert which was UNREAL! All in all LOVE the place and we will definitely be back. read more

SO SO SO AMAZING!!!! Our server was wonderful, our hostess was wonderful, the manager came out to say hello, the chef said hello. The food was so amazing.... It was incredible! The atmosphere was so gorgeous and modern. There were candles everywhere, so it was a very romantic setting. We had the 4 course tasting menu and it was out of this world. My husband is a picky eater and he ate every bite. It was beautifully made dishes and very well prepared. I am very happy and will be recommending this to all of my friends!! read more

Talk about a culinary experience.. Wild common combines all that is great about Low country cuisine; vivacious local meat, fish and produce prepared in a new yet familiar fashion, with the warmth and coziness of the weekend at grandmas farm. Chef Orlando and his team have brought together simplicity and elegance to wonderful combinations of flavor, depth and texture. He has a history of working with some of the best chefs on both coasts, and his time spent with Sean Brock reflects in his creations. The scallop crudo was the best scallop dish I have tasted to date, elevating new and exciting taste profiles to a whole other league of its own. The foie-gras Cavetelli will have you wondering if there are any limits to this Kitchen staffs prowess and creativity. This is a MUST visit in Charleston. This city has over 1000+ restaurants in a 2 mile radius, and this location will soon be at the top. Duck, local fish from Mark, oyster preparations, desserts, lamb...each and every ingredient they use is either sourced locally or from sustainable farmers across the South East. The freshness speaks for itself. I recommend pairing the courses with the great selection of wine varietals this establishment caries. Simons knowledge and passion for the great wines of the world all come together to a place they can call home: Wild Common I have been eating in this town for some time, and can not be happier that this place has popped up. Completely holds to the Charleston Golden Standard. read more

My husband and I ate there on a Friday night with another couple and sat at the Chefs Table. The atmosphere was lovely but the food and the bill were not. For four people the bill was $1000. Dollars!!! Now the other couple did Have a bottle of wine while my husband and I had two glasses of house Cabernet wine each. The food was nothing to write home about. We eat out a lot and while I appreciate not getting huge portions, I also can't stand when I leave a restaurant hungry and broke. The first course was tofu and I swear it was served in a small amount of broth and the tofu was two cubes about a inch square. That was a total waste. Then there was a very tasty scallop dish with ONE scallop ( seriously one scallop). Where is the value ?? The the main was beef wagyu. It was so underwhelming!! It was over cooked and tasted like a very common cut of beef. I've had the Wagyu at halls restaurant and it's always fabulous so looking forward to trying it. I won't go back and I suggest not ever going. This is a classic case of a restaurant owner thinking the atmosphere will be enough.This to me is the kiss of death for a restaurant. It's too bad to see such a lovely looking restaurant- that obviously they put a lot of time and money into, go down the drain. I should say the waitress and staff were great but, they only had 10 people eating in the restaurant. Don't waste your time or hard earned money. There are maNy better in Charleston. read more

We love great tastes and they were here tonight. I am looking for the next. Staff very knowledgeable and real.

I had the delight of going to Wild Common with some friends recently and we were not disappointed. Service was attentive and well on its way to becoming refined. The space itself is gorgeous. It's actually a restaurant within Cannon Green, but feels like its own space. The high ceilings, grand staircase, and breathtaking projection wall (which shows a variety of art on a very slow rotation) coupled views of the courtyard, deep wooden tables, and a gorgeous green banquette make for an experience which is intimate yet at the same time intriguing. Though they are still working out their menu, try the scallops (a perfectly composed dish balancing sweet, savory, spice, and a little something extra) and seek out the oysters (which were served as an amuse bouche). This a hidden gem which won't stay hidden for long. read more

My wife and I are Charlestonians and dedicated foodies. We eat out about 2-3 nights a week, and are always looking for outstanding "small plate," tapas, or happy hour venues. At Wild Common this evening we had one of the most rewarding food experiences we have had in years. We have dined previously at Zero George and know its dedication to great cooking, so we wanted to try its new offspring. We sat at the bar and were received warmly by the staff. The restaurant is beautiful and small--10 tables and a bar--with the accent on great food and service. We began by ordering the steamed buns, touted as a specialty. Each serving ($12) consisted of three light-as-air crescents filled with lobster meat and herbs with a drizzling of spicy sauce. Delicious, and we were glad that we hadn't elected to share an order. We followed that with an order of sea scallops, over a carefully prepared rice base with crab, edamame, and herbal creme sauce. The scallops had a crispy broiled top which contrasted beautifully with the creamy rice. It was so scrumptious that we were tempted to order the same again, but instead opted for two orders of the desert selection--two tiny chocolate layer cakes, beignets in a creamy dipping sauce, and two wonderfully rich postage-stamp sized pieces of flan. We made such a fuss over the selection that the chef, Orlando Pagán, came out to meet us and explained that the flan was from his own family's recipe. With one glass of happy hour red wine (very good for $8) and two glasses of excellent California chardonnay, our bill came to $118.00, which we consider to be a real bargain for one of the most unusual and best meals we have had in quite some time. Serious foodies visiting Charleston need to add Wild Common to their "must go" list. Sit at the bar during happy hour, or try the tasting menu ($65) which we are resolved to attempt on our next visit. read more

I recently moved away from Charleston but had previously enjoyed going to Cannon Green for happy hours. I follow them on Instagram and saw that the restaurant portion was being rebranded as Wild Common and I was excited to check it out! Upon entering, it seems that you come in through a side door and go down the hallway where the bathrooms are coming out by the far left of the bar. It appears that most of the restaurant area, including the front door is no longer used. I also did not notice a valet being available now. I went with 4 friends on a Thursday, about a week after they opened, so things certainly may improve as time goes on. They did have a good wine and cocktail selection, which we thoroughly enjoyed! For dinner, I felt the setup was a little odd-the website lets you know that they offer and highly recommend the tasting menu but that they do offer a la carts as well (I believe the website says this repeatedly). However, when it came time to place our orders either everyone had to do the pairing or no one could. This was a little disappointing as most of the same items were on both menus. Instead of doing the pairings, we opted to try several things: the sides carrots, prawns (4/order) and the oysters (3/order). We then split a few orders of the ravioli and the chocolate dessert. Everything was fine but nothing so memorable that I would recommend or make plans to return. The service was good but there were also a few odd things going on. They have so much of the previous dining area closed off that there cannot be more than 6 tables available (& perhaps this will change later) and they have a visual display projecting against the back wall. It looks cool in pictures, in the daytime and maybe from the other end of the bar. Sitting underneath it though, caused the lighting to constantly change-1 min it's so dark you can't see and the next it's bright-for the first 20 mins we thought that there was a problem with the dimmer system and that it was going up and down! Wild Common is part of the same group that runs 0 George, however I would say that there is no comparison between the 2. Having tried both, I definitely felt like this was the cheaper version. read more

It's very rare to find a restaurant that nails the "trifecta" - beautiful ambience, amazing food and outstanding customer service. Wild Commons is that rare restaurant! From the minute you walk into the stunning, serene lobby to the beautifully plated delicious dishes to the dedicated, exceptional service - Wild Commons is an experience and not just a restaurant. I cannot say enough about the service. Chris patiently and kindly worked through all our menu and allergy issues with the chef to provide us with the most memorable meal. He should be training others in customer service and how to pamper guests. CJ, our server, was a rock star with our kids - engaging them in conversation while also being attentive and helpful with the adults. And the food was creative and delicious and just the right portions. The chef was wonderful about coming up with menu options for all our allergies/aversions. After a year of dining at home, Wild Commons was SUCH a treat and we felt like royalty! read more

I ate at Wild Common with a group of girlfriends and I will not go back. I almost stopped at another restaurant to pick up a sandwich. Yes, the restaurant is lovely with very nice furnishings. Yes, the staff was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Of course, they do not have much to learn because the menu has very few items. There are a handful of small bites to choose from on one side and about 8-10 items on the other side. There is a tasting menu for $65 and you choose one item from each of the 4 courses. It might be possible to NOT be hungry after the tasting menu, but if you have a healthy appetite you will walk out hungry. I chose a small bite, the oysters which were very good. I also chose the large portion of the foie gras cappelletti with pastrami spice and pickled garlic flowers. It sounded delicious and yes, it did taste good but seriously 6 pieces of small one inch size pasta pieces for $22 and remember that was the large portion. There was no bread service and not a salad on the menu although if there was one it might have consisted of 5 or 6 leaves of lettuce placed artistically on a beautiful plate. I cannot recommend this restaurant unless you are happy with a few small bites of delicious food or on a diet. read more