Hale House is truly a Charleston gem. They were completely booked, but we lucked out with a couple…read moreof seats at the bar--and it ended up being the best seat in the house. The bar staff was outstanding from start to finish. We had a few different bartenders taking care of us, and each one was attentive, friendly, and great at helping with recommendations. We ordered the New York steak and the Brussels sprouts special. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium, and the Brussels sprouts hit that ideal balance--crispy, flavorful, and just right. Everything we had was packed with flavor. The drinks didn't miss either--ice-cold beer and expertly crafted cocktails all around. If you find yourself in Charleston, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend.

We heard from so many folks that we needed to come try this gem but what we experienced first hand…read morewas an expensive bomb. There's an amazing selection of bourbon but I love tequila! My margarita was not good at all. So bad that I didn't even drink more than half which is just a sin when it comes to expensive cocktails. My husband's chicken sandwich had about as much chicken as a tiny tender strip. He left hungry. I had the steak special. Which had good flavors (as anything covered in cheese would) but if I'm paying $60 for a medium rare steak, it's a shame that it came out medium well. Roasted cauliflower was mid, I make better at home in my air fryer. Service was good but the waitress was pretty pushy with the extras like we were insane for not ordering appetizers and not letting her bring us a glass of 4 roses. Ambiance was fine. But the experience was not worth my money, not even if it was half the cost honestly.

Excellent service and food. The cheese burgers are great. Clean modern feel. Also a nice bar.read more

Service was a little slow (but still very nice) but other than that I have no complaints!…read more The WV Apple Salad was absolutely delicious. And we loved the pretzel tots

Delicious gluten free pizza! Just passed through on our way from Indiana to OBX and always looking…read morefor places w/ gluten free options. So delicious! Great service and atmosphere as well, the downtown area is adorable as well.

My boyfriend and I were passing through Charleston, WV during our roadtrip and looking for dinner…read moreduring the work week. I wanted to try something new and interesting and through my Yelp research I found this spot. It's located in downtown with metered street parking free Monday-Saturday nights after 6pm and all of Sunday. Luckily, we were able to find a spot easily. Inside was modern and relatively clean. We had to wait a little bit to be seated as they were pretty busy; however, this place had a decent amount of seating and space. Service was good overall, but it wasn't as consistent as I would've liked for actions such as water refills, asking for extra napkins, etc. This was partly because they were very busy that night. They have a variety of food options - apps, salads, sandwiches, pies (pizzas), and dessert. We ended up ordering a large pizza (thin crust) to split - half Thai and half Chicken Gouda. Both were yummy although the crust was a tad burnt - nothing bad to the extent that taking bites were an effort. Overall, I preferred the Thai since I've never come across a Thai style pizza and I could really taste the curry sauce. The only downside of the Thai was that the shrimp were slightly overcooked, which could be potentially explained by us ordering a pizza split in two styles with them cooking the entire pizza evenly versus what is needed for each ingredient. We finished the entire pizza between the two of us, but I could see someone having some leftovers. If possible, they might want to do some minor pest management. The entire time of our visit a fruit fly or gnat was hovering around us and the food. We tried to catch it and protect the food, only for it to ultimately take a permanent dip in my water. My overall assessment was that it was a good place to try in the city. It's not something I would crave, but I wouldn't mind coming back again if I was in the area.

A nice vibe to hang out and have drinks with friends. The late night crowd is younger but I'm fine…read morewith that

Great food and atmosphere. Loved the appetizers and the half pound burger…read more They're in a great location.

The food was always spot on. Everything's had great taste!…read more Too bad they closed. We ate there at least once a week.

I love this place for carry out!!! They have a few indoor tables, but this is definitely a comfort…read morefood to go place!!! Love their meatloaf and scalloped potatoes. Excellent Cuban Sandwiches too!!! Nice family owned staff!!!

**April 2025: Weekday Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were in the area and wanted a quick lunch before we hit the road again. With the high reviews we thought we'd check out Swiftwater Cafe. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a large building complex (maybe apartments?), and there were many locals dinning in. The space looked very homey and the tables were lined with green and white checkered tablecloths. There's a big chalk board with breakfast and lunch items and my friend and I decided on the following: Lunch -Italian Grilled Cheese $8.06 - This was a fantastic vegetarian sandwich. There was a lot of flavor and it the texture of all the ingredients worked together. I would get this again. -Tomato Basil Soup $4.16 and Chili $4.16: Standard soups -Pepperoni Roll $4.16 - I was told that this was West Virginia's state food so naturally we had to try it out. It was tasty and I'm glad that this restaurant put in cheese, but I kind of wished there were a little bit more. -Chef Salad $9.88: This salad had a good assortment of ingredients and gave me the much needed vegetables that I had been lacking on this roadtrip. Service The host was very quick and polite. Patrons would pick up their orders at the counter when it's ready. Summary It was a nice local joint and I enjoyed all the outdoor photos around the cafeteria.

The tomato basil soup looks and tastes like tomato sauce that would belong on spaghetti. The wraps…read moreand sandwiches were all $11-$12 dollars for what most places sell for $8. Not sure what this place is thinking. Salads are $13-$14.

Great experience here. Stopped after a day at the Capitol. The service was very friendly, fast, and…read moreefficient. Our table got BLT, Reuben, Hotdogs, and Philly steak. The potato wedges are delicious. Sweet tea was perfect. It has a true diner feel inside, even has bar stools at the counter. Good choice for good quality diner food - nothing fancy here!

Quick stop for a breakfast Croissant sandwich and hash browns. Food done right. Great atmosphere…read moreand great staff

It's home cooking at its best!!!! A meal for one could easily serve two! Hot, tasty, creative,…read moreKeto, too!!! Eat in or take out! Six out of five stars!!!!