Great service, excellent food. I had the shrimp and grits, they were excellent. I'm a yankee too, so grits aren't my thing, but these will make you slap your momma. Also had the collards, 'best I've ever had' said my southern husband. We also had the fried green tomatoes that were out of this world! The only negative I have is the mac n cheese was just ok. Not creamy enough for my liking. The flavor was great though. Just wish there was more of a sauce. read more

In a city that has a vibrant food scene, I found 82 Queen to be a dinosaur. We went there last night for a graduation celebration. As a health conscious person, I prefer fresh food without lots of heavy sauces. The menu here is the opposite of that. But I was feeling hopeful that the seared scallop special would still meet my needs...right up until the server informed us that they had run out of scallops. I ended up ordering shrimp and grits instead. The grits were bland and covered in too much cheese. I also ordered a side of Brussels sprouts hoping for a nice crispy dish, but instead had to fish the sprouts out of some sort of cream/cheese soupy thing. On the positive side, the food was impeccably prepared and presented and the service was excellent. I would give this restaurant a lower rating if not for that. So if you are looking for old-school super heavy southern food slathered in butter and cream, I would say that 82 Queen is an excellent place for that. But if your heart can't take all that saturated fat or if you just like a more modern take on southern favorites, then I'd go someplace else. read more

Had lunch here after here great reviews! We shared a salad and the chicken salad wrap. Omg, I'll be dreaming of this wrap! It was SO good! Definitely worth visiting! read more

Lovely outside sitting area, only had the she-crab soup and it was awful. Just a bowl of cream with some sherry in it - made both of use pretty ill for a few hours. California Dreaming had wonderful she-crab soup and was also in a nice location. read more

People/service are great. Location and vibe can't be beat. Food was really good. I couldn't be more general, could I? Just go here...

Only been one time. Food was good (had shrimp and grits). We sat inside which is kind of stuffy. Would have had a better experience if we sat outside. I would go again but sit outside this time. Wine menu was average. read more

5/18/12 82 Queen, Charleston SC http://www.82queen.com/ We arrived for lunch, it was busy but not yet a wait, by the time we left there was an hour wait. We were seated outside, and the weather held out as slightly cool with some sun. While reading the menu we had cheddar biscuits to nosh on that were light and moist. For a started I ordered the House made Strawberry Jam, Goat Cheese Spread served with Cornbread. The goat cheese was mashed and mixed with some kind of cream to make it perfectly spreadable. For my entree I had the Grilled Chicken Breast & low country crab cake - fried green tomato, cheddar grits, she crab gravy. the chicken was sandwiched between two crab cakes, and the buttery cheesy grits were an excellent accompaniment. My companion had the Award Winning She Crab Soup, and was pleased with how hearty it was. As an entree he had the Seafood Cobb Salad - Mixed greens, Seared Sea Scallops, Spiced Shrimp, Lump Crab, Hard boiled egg, green onions, Gorgonzola cheese, basil roasted tomatoes, bacon vinaigrette. The service was attentive but not intrusive, the porch was lovely, and I am very glad we went here. read more

This place had very tasty southern food.We had a large team dinner and we shared a bunch of appetizers, my favorite was the fried green tomatoes. I ordered the She Crab soup and the Crab Cakes and both were delicious. The only complaint I have is the slow service.. we had a large group of 15 and arrived at 8PM and didn't eat dinner till 9:30. read more

Great place we went to on a very busy Thanksgiving evening with 8 of us. Waiter was great, loved the wine selection, food was terrific, place was charming. Would go back for sure. read more

Been many a time and it's very hit and miss. Sometimes it has been yummy and other times, meh. Too bad. I like the building and staff is always friendly. read more

I had dinner here on a business trip. Fun location inside an old house. The she crab soup is really good--probably the best crab soup I have ever had. Then I had fried chicken. Moist, boneless, full of flavor. Easily one of the best fried chicken dishes I have had. Greens were classic with the right amount of vinegar. Definitely want to go back read more

Had my first experience here tonight. The She Crab soup definitely lived up to its reputation. Probably the best I've had. Everything else, food/drink-wise was quite good with generous portions. One of the highlights was a clove/pear creme brûlée that was out of this world. The service, though very attentive and friendly, was a little amateurish and too casual for me at this price level (staff in polo shirts and their own rain jackets that made them look like they were working a golf tournament). The manager (also very casually dressed) did visit our table to check on us, which was nice. I would definitely go back. read more

Great intro to Charleston. My husband and I at at "the Queen" for lunch our first day in Charleston. Great experience. We ate in the beautiful courtyard near the 300 year old magnolia tree. Our waiter was John who was professional and very knowledgeable. Started with specialty cocktails - verandah vesper and a courtyard cooler...very refreshing. The crab cakes and fried green tomatoes with cheesy grits both were terrific. Homemade chips were awesome. 82 Queen is a must do. read more

If you make a reservation 3 weeks in advance make sure to call to request outside seating because it is not assumed. Otherwise they will put you unsure with everyone that did not make a reservation. read more

SHE CRAB SOUP. Straight to your arteries, but worth it. This is a fine example of how delicious Lowcountry cuisine is and if you're in Charleston for just one day, you should probably consider eating here. Fried green tomatoes - amazing. Shrimp and grits, unreal. Seriously everything is good, and if it is nice out you should eat outside. Just go to Charleston in general, but make 82 Queen a stop on your walking tour. read more

Loved 82 Queen! Had dinner there last week and the food was excellent! Fried okra and ribeye steak were "yummy"! Service was very attentive. My sister had the crab cakes, and it was 100% crab and delicious too. Definitely plan to return. read more

I came here for brunch with a bachelorette party of 12 and the restaurant accommodated us upstairs in a great space where we could all see and hear one another. The menu had some great lowcountry options and i opted for the crab benedict with fried green tomatoes which was delicious! As was the raspberry cocktail! The service was great and the split checks made paying our bill easy! read more

We arrived at 82 Queen just as it was opening for Sunday brunch. A few servers walked by without so much as making eye contact and I started thinking about finding another spot to eat. However, the greeter came out just in time and warmly welcomed us to the restaurant. We indicated that we had reservations and she let us know that it would be a few more minutes while they finished opening up. Promptly at 10:30, she led us to our outdoor garden table. The garden really is beautiful and is quieter than I would expect. Even so, we felt very comfortable talking naturally and didn't notice the conversation of the tables around us. We were enthusiastically greeted by our server, Lindsay within a moment of being seated. I had worried that we would end up with one of the servers that ignored us earlier but that wasn't the case. Lindsay has a great personality and was very helpful recommending dishes and helping us decide on what was right for us. Be sure to ask for her if you go, you won't be disappointed! The food was spectacular. We tried the she-crab soup, the seafood jambalaya, and the crab cake Benedict. The soup was served at a perfect temperature and was delicious. Creamy and seasoned just right without overwhelming the delicate flavor of the crab. The crab cake was awesome as well. Plenty of lump and not too much filler. It was served on a crisp fried green tomato with a very nice hollandaise sauce and a perfectly poached egg. The cheese grits on the side were mild and creamy. The jambalaya was also very good and very filling. Great flavors, perfect level of spice, and nice fresh shrimp. The rice was very slightly mushy and the dish was just a bit oily but I expect that from jambalaya. Finally, the ultimate bloody mary was a perfect accompaniment to the jambalaya. The skewered okra and shrimp and a dusting of crab boil on the rim definitely make it low country. All in all, our best meal in Charleston so far. Will definitely return. read more

Not only is this one of the best restaurants in Charleston for an intimate meal, but the bar area is perfect for a quick pop-in on the way somewhere else. Ask the bartender for a menu and order the she-crab soup or the fried green tomatoes. Love this place. read more

Bar review- absolutely terrible. My fiance and I went there for a couple of drinks last night before going to dinner at Poogan's Porch and the bartender did not greet us when we walked in, even after we said hello. We asked her what the most popular cocktail on the menu was and she responded "I don't know!" With a tone that basically told us to leave. We waited for 5 more minutes for her to take our drink order or to apologize for the wait but she didn't speak to us once so we left without getting any service. We did hear the bartender mutter, "I hate this'" several times. I understand that everyone has bad days but I've never seen it show so much. This was the first time I have left a bar without buying a drink. We went for cocktails at Poogan's Porch instead and the service was much better. I believe the bar tender's name was Nancy. read more

Worst steak I ever had! I was there on Sunday Sept 27th. I ordered the only steak on the menu. It was $32 and horrible. Very poor grade of meat. It was like chew gum. I ate 1/4 of it and brought it home to my dogs. They did enjoy it however. As far as service, we sat at the hightop tables at the bar and the barmaid served us. Even tho it was Sunday and very slow, service was very slow as well. read more

I would give this restaurant a 4.5 - what I like best about this restaurant is eating outside in the garden. Food on this night was hit and miss. She Crab soup and shrimp and grits were outstanding. Pork chop was average. Friendly, knowledgable staff. The place was clean - smelled fresh. I have been going to this place for 25 years - has a special place in my stomach. read more

Went for dinner on a Thursday night. Several of us had the shrimp and grits and others had several other items. Everyone liked the food and the service was excellent. The prices were far higher than one would expect for this food and service--roughly 75-100% higher. So the value is in the restaurant ambiance instead of the food. Several other people having dinner outside complained about bugs and wished they had eaten inside.I would give this restaurant 5 star if their prices were more reasonable. Go to another recommended restaurant in the area which will give you better value. read more

Delicious traditional southern food with a cute courtyard for outdoor dining.

The best she crab soup in Charleston. A great outdoor private garden balcony area. As a local I think this should be on every tourist list. If you are visiting Charleston don't miss this little gem tucked away on an alley of famous Queen st. read more

Stopped in a few days ago for a quick light lunch and shared a bowl of she crab soup and a salad. The soup was spot on and a must have. The only thing wrong with the soup was that they didn't give you a roll or piece of bread with it for "soppin'". The marinated cucumber and tomato salad was fantastic too! All the flavors and textures went perfectly together. read more

We found a new favorite for brunch/ lunch here.. Wanted to try some new restaurants on this visit and 82Queen was really nice. We sat outside and even though it was a hot summer day, the fans, awnings and trees made it very pleasant. Great Bloody Mary, excellent crab soup and the desserts going by looked fabulous... Can't wait to visit again read more

82 Queen continues to be our go-to place for a special occasion dinner in downtown Charleston. Typically I like to explore all of the amazing restaurants this city has to offer, but when we travel down from Charlotte, we just can't tear ourselves away from this place. From the moment you walk in through the "alley way" entrance, to the "kind of" outdoor seating (they have heat lamps in colder weather and fans in warmer weather), this is just a really unique atmosphere to have a delicious meal in. My wife gets the Ribeye without fail and I've had the Shrimp and grits, jambalaya, and a salmon option that was a chef's special most recently. All of them were outstanding. The service is great too! We had Niko last week, and he was great! read more

We only ate a lite meal so I can't say a lot about it other than to say it was a good experience and the prices seemed reasonable given the location. The food was decent if not memorable but as I am looking at the receipt I honestly can't tell you what I had to eat there, it has been a few months ago though, sorry I was remiss in writing the review in a timely manner. I will have to re-evaluate the next time we are in town, which is usually three or four times a year. read more

One of the better meals we had in Charleston. Atmosphere is half of it and sitting in the garden on January 1 when it's 70º was pure delight! I had the grilled chicken/lump crab on a fried green tomato with she crab gravy and really enjoyed it. My husband and I aimed to try as much southern food as we could while we were here (or perhaps that was my goal), and we did find this place to be one of the best. read more

I'll give the seating area outside a 4: romantic & charming setup. BUT the food itself was extremely disappointing. The Duck Confit salad was very subpar -- the combination of boiled duck meat (a lot of it) combined with soggy spinach was hard to take down in the hot, hot southern heat. This entree was not described by our waiter correctly by any means. Also, the she-crab soup (which the restaurant is known for) was extremely SALTY. I've had the best crab bisque soup in maryland and in Chop House Ann arbor, and can't say that this came anywhere close. To be quite honest with you, the soup was so salty and ill-prepared that it made the imitation crab bisque soup at ZOUP taste better (we all know they don't use real crab, they use some type of crawfish). I would never recommend anyone to this restaurant. read more

We had lunch here and enjoyed it immensely. The she-crab soup was creamy and delicious. The jambalaya was tasty and provided a mild spice "glow." My spouse's crab cake was presented on a bed of vegetables with a creamy sauce and was excellent, although a bit on the small side. The luncheon prices were typical of most nicer restaurants these days ($10-15/entree). Service was excellent but not intrusive. The outdoor seating was delightful on a mild, sunny day. read more

Great food. Perfect for couples, small groups and close friends.

The food was not up to standards. Pork Crostini had meat as if it was bought in a local deli. The bread was stale french bread which was not toasted at all. Even though the plate of my Shrimp and Grits was very hot, the dish was just lukewarm. So not impressed. read more

Fried oysters were good until we ate pearlz fried oysters. Fried oysters from 82 get a 3 out of 5.

Ok, I had high hopes for 82 Queen, and some were met, and some were a miss. Location: 5, We loved the ambiance, the decor, the tiny alley way used to get to the restaurant, everything. Food: 3, We were expecting to be blown away with the best she crab soup in town, but felt it was just ok. We had the jambalaya as well as the chicken & crab cake and found them just mediocre in flavor. Service: 5, Service was excellent with knowledgeable servers, wonderful water boys, and attentive staff in general. I probably wouldn't put this on our must visit list for our next trip, but it was good to at least experience. read more

The pork chop. Eat the pork chop. A little on the expensive side, but well worth every penny. The pork chop is cooked medium and comes with fried mac & cheese along with collared greens. If you're looking for a nicer place to sit down and have a nice meal, 82 Queen is a great choice. read more

Wonderful brunch. Fried green tomato eggs Benedict was amazing. Friendly service and lovely ambiance

As I said in my check in, the Brie appetizer and BBQ shrimp and grits were fantastic. However, my rating is based on poor service and mediocre entrees during Restaurant Week. The Land and Sea was mediocre (portion and quality of meat) and the cod with mussels was terrible. Although our water server was attentive, he was having to cover for our waiter by providing utensils throughout the meal, which our server kept omitting from each course. Who delivers soup with no soup spoon? We frequented 82 Queen several times during our last trip to Charleston, but given this latest experience and all of the other wonderful restaurants the city has to offer, I'm not sure we'll be back on our next trip. read more

Absolutely recommend. The Crab Cake Eggs Benedict was perfect, I wouldn't change a thing! And the pomegranate mimosa was very refreshing and strong :) read more