I can confidently say that Brasserie La Banque delivers an experience that feels both elevated and inviting from the moment you walk in. The space alone is worth a visit -- soaring high ceilings, stunning architectural details, and a beautifully designed bar that immediately sets the tone. It feels grand without being stuffy. We were seated right away in a large semi-circle booth that was both cozy and spacious for our party of four -- the perfect balance of intimate and comfortable. Maddie, our server, greeted us promptly and took our drink orders. We started with a dirty martini, a crisp glass of Sancerre, and two Autumn Old Fashioneds -- all expertly prepared. From there, we asked Maddie for recommendations, and she absolutely nailed every single one. Her guidance truly shaped our evening. To start, we ordered the Pomme Frites and the Sweet & Beet Salad. The frites were a plate of crunchy, golden deliciousness -- yes, a touch salty, but in that can't-stop-eating-them kind of way. The Sweet & Beet Salad might sound like an unexpected pairing with sweet potatoes and beets, but somehow it worked beautifully. The flavors were balanced, thoughtful, and surprisingly harmonious. For mains, the Chicken Fricassée was well executed and comforting. The Boeuf Bourguignon, however, was the undeniable star of the night -- rich, deeply flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It's the kind of dish you think about the next day. The Gnocchi Parisienne was light yet decadent (if that even makes sense), pillowy and indulgent without feeling heavy. We also ordered the Market Catch -- a type of snapper none of us had ever tried before -- and it was cooked perfectly, flaky and packed with flavor. By the end of the meal, we were happily full and couldn't even consider dessert. Maddie suggested we at least pop downstairs to check out the speakeasy bar, even if we didn't grab another drink -- and we're so glad she did. I have to give Maddie the recognition she deserves. She was fantastic -- knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely fun. She made an already wonderful dinner even more enjoyable. An absolute delight. Ask for her if you can. If you're looking for a beautiful setting, classic French-inspired dishes done right, and service that elevates the entire experience, Brasserie La Banque should absolutely be on your list. read more

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Beautiful and elegant atmosphere. Friendly, but slightly slow service. Excellent croissants. The other food was overly hyped. Definitely try the chocolate and the cookie butter croissants. We shared one of each for our table of four. Both were very good. read more

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Let me first call out the ambiance. I absolutely love the interior of this place. The service was great, our server was super helpful when it came to picking out great entrees as cocktails. For starters the crudo and tartare were very well done. Fresh and citrus taste for the crudo and the tartare was rich with a great black truffle aioli We went for the steak frites and the gnocchi, both were absolutely suburb. I would choose the gnocchi again and again. Do not skip dessert either! They do a great chocolate entrement. I'd give it a 10/10 read more

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The cuisine, especially French, remains unsurpassed. Oysters are fresh and creatively prepared. Cocktails are also creatve and seasonally appropriate. Ambience is mellow and intimate. And always professional and courteous service. read more

My husband and I went here for our anniversary brunch. Our server was very sweet and we didn't feel rushed. The building itself is so beautiful with the large old windows and elaborate crown molding. We both loved our meals and would love to come back for dinner sometime. I think this restaurant would be a cozy place in the winter with a bowl of their French onion soup read more

Brasserie La Banque - French omelet - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Came here for Charleston restaurant week and realized how small the menu really is. Very upscale inside with a open concept bar and booths. They even have a speakeasy downstairs called bar vault. The food is delicious upscale French cuisine with a twist but be prepared to pay higher prices. Lots of different pate's and escargot which I haven't seen around Charleston at all. I had the beef Bourgnon, which is off menu but so good! I'm hoping that they add it once restaurant week is over. This is a place you should probably ride share to as the parking is street parking only. The servers are very knowledgeable and friendly, saying all of the specials offhand and able to tell you the flavor profiles of anything on the menu. read more

Brasserie La Banque - Beef Bourgnon - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I got caught by surprise, the brunch burger I had here is the best burger I've had in Charleston in ages! read more

Brasserie La Banque - Brunch Burger! - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Came here for an event in which the top floor was rented, so this won't be a formal review of the main restaurant. My experience coming for an event here was so positive, I couldn't help but write a review so hopefully other people book events here and I get to come back! The top floor is beautiful, spacious, has a private restroom and they set up a private bar. The service was honestly, amazing. People were so kind and made sure every little thing needed was taken care of, and the food was great. We had an assortment of steak, the most delicious mashed potatoes, gnocchi with crab and veggies. Last note- leave time to park, it's street parking only! read more

The brunch burger is amazing! The oysters are super fresh! Cocktails are yummy. Service and vibes are great. read more

Brasserie La Banque - Crepe cake - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Great service. Probably the best duck confit I've had in the USA. The beans were a little uncooked for my liking but they were good but did I mention the duck confit? The leg had crispy skin but it was melt in yo mouth ... mmmm mmmm mmmm.... The steak frites was good but the steak lacked salt. However it was cooked to order and good. My husband had the soup à l'oignon and it was tasty but nothing to write home about. The cheese was very mild prob not a Gruyère. We enjoyed the Malbec wine too. Nice lively atmosphere. Did I tell you about that duck? Haha I'm impressed. You should come get some !! read more

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Great food, staff, atmosphere and location. Service was excellent. Will definitely return. read more

My husband & I were looking for a new restaurant to try for our anniversary. We saw Brasserie La Banque on the list for restaurant week & thought the menu looked good. The experience was absolutely wonderful! The atmosphere is cozy & the staff are all friendly. He made reservations for the Chef's Counter (unfortunately we were late and called to let them know but they still worked it out for us). They had a nice card printed out at our spots. At the Chef's Counter we got to see the food prepared in front of us. For starters we got the county pate, snapper crudo, & escargot. All delicious but the escargot was the best. For entrées we did the boeuf borguignon and chicken fricassee. Both were to die for!!!! That chicken was the best chicken I've ever had. For dessert we did the pumpkin speculoos tart and chocolate entrement. If you like pumpkin & fall flavors like my husband, the tart is the way to go. I personally am a chocolate fiend & it was new on the menu. I truly hope they keep it! Also, a huge shout out to Chef David! He noticed how we were watching them cook & talking about the food. I was eyeing the crispy Brussels sprouts & he asked if we would like to try some (he also checked if we had any food allergies before providing us a sample). They pair it with a nice blue cheese sauce. Every bite of dinner made me smile. We will be back! read more

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The croissants at this place are absolutely to die for. We stopped here for lunch and very much enjoyed it. Super cute environment. Beautiful building. The service was a little slow, but we were there to relax anyway so it didn't really matter. read more

Brasserie La Banque - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

perfect place to take pictures. everything is so pretty. we started with the bread and butter, i was with 4 people and it was not nearly enough for all of us but it was yummy, 8/10. then the broccolini which had a very nice sauce on top, 7.5/10. we all got the steak with fries and it was delicious, 8/10. Add some more seasoning to make it a 10/10. We then went down to the speak easy which was so vibey. took beautiful pictures. wish they played jazz music, it was mostly 2000s music. i recommend ! read more

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Came here for dinner before a show and it was good! I hadn't been before but I'm a big fan of this restaurant group so I knew it would be good. Drinks and apps were great! I liked my scallop entree a lot and the service was great. read more

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Beautiful spot on Broad Street- I don't usually dine on this side of town but I had been dying to see the inside of this spot. The service was great- our waitress was super informative and knowledgeable about the specials. We started with the cheese board and the tartare. I was not a fan of the tartare at all. The meat tasted flavorless, the color seemed strange and honestly the dish was flavorless. I make it a point to always try this if a menu has it and out of all the tartares I have tried in Charleston, thus was my least favorite. I also wasn't a fan that both appetizers we ordered were served with the benne cracker. My entree definitely made up for my food experience- the mussels and frites were delicious and I would definitely order again. The sauce they were in was decadent and comforting but not too heavy paired with the fries. I would definitely go back! read more

Brasserie La Banque - Tartare - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Went to Brasseir last night for their Restaurant Week special menu. You're offered an app, entree, and dessert for $45. I had the lobster bisque, steak au poivre, and the profiteroles for dessert. OMG - it was all so good. Bisque had little pieces of lobster, the steak was perfectly cooked (medium rare), and the frites were ample and crispy. Perhaps the best came last - the profiteroles were like eclairs but with ice cream instead of custard filling - sooooo good. The staff was amazing - so attentive and friendly. Check out the speakeasy in the basement before dinner. It's quiet, cozy, and has phenomenal custom cocktails. We'll be back!!! read more

What a GREAT find in Charleston! Spent 1 day in town touring a couple of great old mansions and stumbled upon this wonderful French restaurant after walking the battery. Beautiful old building wonderfully decorated. Cassie, our server, attending the college of Charleston was a delight, very attentive with very good recommendations. Started off with perfect cocktails and an amazing baked Brie. The steak/frittes and the salmon special were delicious (only comment - would have preferred the steak presented whole) Finished the meal with the chocolate entrement- decadent. What a great discovery for us!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

We just stopped in for an after dinner drink and to quickly escape the cold December night. The restaurant was beautiful and we easily found 2 seats at the bar. We had some great expresso martinis. And the. Found out there was a speakeasy in the basement and headed there. read more

Brasserie La Banque - Expresso martini - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

My wife and I showed up very early (about 4:30) for our 7:30 reservation trying to get seated around 5:15. The hostess was very accommodating. When we returned the restaurant was packed! Making us realize how accommodating they were. Thanks. The food was fantastic. I had the steak frites with hanger steak (delicious) and my wife the mussels frites. Perfect! The wind selection of French burgundy was terrific and the atmospheres upper cool with high ceiling and interesting bar. Will def return. read more

Brasserie La Banque - Hanger steak. Rare as shown is the way to go! - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Brasserie La Banque was such a surprise find. We were across the street at a quaint liquor store called the Tavern at Rainbow Row; the storekeeper directed us to a speakeasy below BLB to sample a local whiskey they sold at the shop. We stumbled on the upstairs restaurant as we were leaving. We made dinner reservations on the spot for later that evening. The ambiance is lovely mood lighting and soft Parisian background music. The service was just right, a few timely check-ins. The food was fresh, well presented and delicious. We ordered french onion soup, lyonnaise salad, beet salad, a burger and coquilles saint-Jacques. read more

Stopped by on a Saturday morning for breakfast, while playing tourist in our own city. The service was great and we really enjoyed that the quiche Lorraine as well as the French 75 cocktail. If you have dinner here, make sure you check out their sister bar downstairs called Bar Vauté. Bar Vauté is the only bar in Charleston that is below sea level. Parking can be challenging so plan accordingly. There is no valet and it is metered street parking only. If you are visiting Charleston, the restaurant is conveniently located to popular tourist sites like the provost dungeon, the powder museum, rainbow row, Washington Square, and the South Carolina historical society museum. read more

Brasserie La Banque - Quiche Lorraine - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Brasserie La Banque is a wonderful neighborhood bistro housed in a historic 1700's former bank building. You will find it on the corner of East Bay Street and Broad Street. You will have an immediate "I feel like I'm in Paris" feeling upon entering because everything about this brasserie feels like it! I reserved myself for brunch on Saturday. I was so looking forward to the Honey Almond Yogurt as I am addicted to this dish and order it all over town when I can. I also couldn't resist the Roasted Beet Salad--- done superbly with fourme d'ambert, rosemary vierge, eapelette and pistachio. The beets had just the right amount of sweetness to them. The service was friendly and attentive. I did disclose to the server and the house manager that I was an Elite reviewer for Yelp and the staff were only too nice to pay special attention and ensure that everything was satisfactory...So much so I booked them again for brunch in a couple of weeks and will be trying some other menu items - the omelet dishes looked wonderful but I don't want to forget the Brioche French Toast that was being ordered all around me. The patisserie items include a house made brioche, fresh baked croissant, the croissant au chocolat was suggested to me by my server, but having just come off the holidays I am currently in the process of easing off sugar and bakery items for awhile but will keep that item in mind for the future for sure! read more

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Visited for my birthday and it was fantastic! The staff was very welcoming and made sure to make me feel special! The food was also delicious! Such a fun way to celebrate and made my day! read more

Brasserie La Banque - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Pretty good food. Nice decor. Good service. Will be back to try more item on their menu

We had a great experience last night. The food was great. Started with chilled mussels and 1/2 dozen oysters. Scallops were incredible for an entree. Also had the crap stuffed flounder. The cocktails were very good. They have an old fashioned that isn't as sweet as typical. Morgan was a fantastic server. She knows a lot about the various dishes and drinks. We'd definitely recommend and try it again. read more

Stopped in here with my wife while downtown recently. I wasn't sure what to expect but boy am I glad we stopped. We sat at the bar and had to pleasure of being served by Jess. Let me tell you, I haven't seen a more personable efficient bartender. Her recommendation for the escargot was a win. Our dinner was to dine for. My wife had steak frites and I enjoyed the crab stuffed flounder. I am completely blown away. This is easily one of my favorite meals. You've got something great going on here and if you have a bartender like Jess and keep the great dishes coming, this place will only go up. Can't wait to come back. read more

We walked past this place in the French corridor on our way to the pineapple fountain and rainbow row homes. I thought it was an old church by the beautiful front door but took a closer look to find it was a restaurant. After our tourist stops we went back by for some brunch. What a happy little find. This place is a French dream! The food is off the charts! Very fresh and you can tell they use real ingredients. The service (shout out to Josh he was lovely) was too notch. The host was also so kind and welcoming. We opted for the table service mimosas and served several brunch menu items including the croque, eggs Benedict, peach French toast and crossiant. There wasn't a single crumb left on any of the plates. We sat in one of the large back room booths, very comfortable and cozy for our party of four. The room was large with Large windows and very high ceilings, beautifully adorned with French details. The service, food and atmosphere made for a standout and memorable experience. Highly recommend! read more

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Alicia continues to provide above and beyond service with a personable touch that isn't expected but is greatly appreciated!

We had a lovely Mother's Day brunch at Brasserie La Banque. We were able to make a reservation and weee seated promptly when they opened. Some tables had nice signs with reservation names on them, but I'm guessing those were there for people who booked directly from the restaurant. Our server was attentive, and helpful. We started with the pain au chocolat to share. My mom had the eggs Benedict which she said were perfectly cooked and my sister had the cheeseburger and home fries which she also loved. (Luckily, she shared her home fries with me:)) The quiche was very good, but I would have liked to have more of a side salad with it. Brasserie La Banque is open and bright and i really like the decor. I would definitely recommend if you have not been! I hear they also have a great dinner and it's a great spot to go for cocktails after work. read more

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Excellent service .. delicious menu..The young team- front and back of house seemed to be gelling.. kitchen staff was in their zone .. David Carico and his fellow kitchen crew deserve KUDOS!! read more

Just an update to add we've been loving the downstairs bar lately for quick drinks with friends at the end of a night out. Great drinks and so cozy with kind staff. read more

We started with the Crab Ravigote and very tasty. My salad was the Local Mixed zgreen with lardons , pear and a champagne vinaigrette...I think this was my favorite part of the whole meal! So delicate. For dinner I chose the hanger steak, it's one of my favorite cut. Brasserie did not disappoint with this dish. However, where they fell short was dessert. My husband says...how does a French restaurant fail on dessert? It was a crepe dish that was just wet mush, without any distinguishable flavor, except for the burnt Carmel. Our meal was quite pricey, but what we received really didn't add up. read more

Brasserie La Banque - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Total disaster. Formerly one of our favorite places. What happened? Tuesday night. Staff could care less. Abandoned hostess station. Sat for 25 minutes with no one coming over. Got up, asked for help of hostess (she had way better things to do) She went over and talked to bar tender. We waited another 10 minutes.Finally flagged down a bus boy. Another 5 minutes, waitress comes over "Oh so sorry, there was a mix up..unacceptable" we wait again, no drinks. Finally move to the bar. How tough is 2 glasses of wine? Only one order made it through. Apparently, all the staff is either on their phone, or like New York City in the 1990s, the real party is on the 2nd floor - or in the basement. It was made 100% clear to us that we didn't matter. Food, when it finally got there, was excellent. Not sure if manager, hostess, wait staff just couldn't care, or were sleep deprived, or something more interesting was going on in their lives. Shocking breakdown of service over and over. Manager did come by, the good ole' boy "let us make this right" and then he didn't stick around to actually deliver food. Cardinal sin service bar backed up with dirty glasses.. no one wiping tables. read more

I dont normally give 5 star reviews but this is very well deserved! From the ambience to the food taste and quality, our experience was out of this world! I was excited to show my parents this well known restaurant and was exceptionally excited to try their speakeasy bar downstairs. It's a great spot if you arrive a little before your reservation! My mom couldnt stop raving about the food, said it was the best meal she has had in a very very long time! I have to agree. We loved our entrees, my steak was cooked perfectly. I have to push the brussel sprouts, they were out of this world. Even if you dont like them get them!!! Cooked perfectly and so tasty. I even tried frog legs for the first time! Their potato gratin also a great side dish!! Desserts I would recommend their pumpkin creme brulee, ice cream or their mousse. I cant wait to come back! Easy street parking all around. read more

The atmosphere is beautiful. The music, while not fantastic jazz or classical but was pleasant, unobtrusive an an appropriate volume. .The service is stellar. The breakfast and choices were fantastic. It is almost worth going to Charleston just experience this place. I could eat here any time and will return asap. read more

I've had the best date night here. The ambiance is impeccable. The music, the lighting, the decor, all fantastic. Our bartender David along with a few others tonight were attentive, informative, kind, and animated. We are new in town and he gave us recommendations for newbies. Just to add to that, the food was perfect. Our French martinis were absolutely stunning and delicious. We got the NY strip steak frites and it was cooked to perfection. Like no other steak I've had before- props to the chef. The sauce was buttery and rich. The fries were seasoned well. I wish I could give more stars. read more

Brasserie La Banque - French martini - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Been meaning to checkout this brownstone corner restaurant at the end of Broad St. I made a reservation via Open Table and was happy to snag one on a Friday night! Overall great ambiance and loved the interior of the restaurant! Upon being seated we were greeted by I think Sierra (?) who was most helpful and explained any questions we had. You order everything up front so that way they can keep the plates coming as the evening progresses. My friend and I never tried escargot so that was a must and went with oysters since it was in-season. For entree my friend got the bouillabaisse and I chose the mixed greens. I like the the cocktail menu is succinct and not overwhelming, had a good time trying a few here and there. The thyme one was pretty unique and the French 75 and Sidecar were stellar. Had to save room for dessert too so don't forget to ask about the dessert menu! Overall to me the signature crepe cake and cocktails were the star of the show. I tried my friend's bouillabaisse broth, found it very salty. The escargot sauce had a nice taste to it, I liked dipping the bread in the sauce! The texture of the snails was a surprise! I thought it'd be rubbery but they had a nice gaminess to it. Good sized oysters. My mixed greens salad was tasty with the endives, radish's, apples, and champagne vinaigrette but I would pass on the lardons unless you're into smokiness - that was super potent. Crepe cake was lovely - not overly sweet! 24 hours later had the worst food poisoning by far in my life! My friend was able to hold it down with pepto but I was struggling all day Saturday LOL felt like a character from Family Guy, couldn't even keep liquids down haha I messaged them privately on Open Table to say "hey just a heads up!" But I didn't hear back. I think it was the luck of the draw in raw oysters - that's the gamble you take so this is my lesson learned I'll never do raw oysters again. They were from the east coast and I should of been more mindful because earlier that week the temperatures were unseasonably warm but didn't think anything of it at the time. It happens but still I messaged the restaurant just in case there were any other cases. read more

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We came for a birthday brunch and they knocked it out of the park! The food was great and the team was super friendly and really went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and celebrate. The space was bright and comfortable with festive energy. Joshua crushed it. Thank you guys! read more

Came in for a quick drink at the bar and the bar tender was pretty cool. The place was very bright with natural light, which we love, and spacious inside. The drinks we had were pretty good and we got 2 of each and then I got a beer at the end. Cool bar. read more

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