Went to Estadio the other night and really enjoyed it. It's a bunch of small plates that are perfect for sharing, which we always like. Service was incredible all night and the chef even came out at the end and gave us a tasting of some new desserts they're working on, which was a really nice touch. Only downside was the atmosphere felt a little quiet. I was honestly surprised it wasn't more crowded. Still, overall a great spot and definitely worth checking out. read more

We had such a great experience at Estadio. It truly feels like a small neighborhood gem. cozy, thoughtfully put together & welcoming. You can tell it's a local favorite. It seemed like everyone walking in were regulars, which always says something. We sat at the bar and loved watching the chef work. He was so attentive and engaging with us, which made the experience even better. We ordered several small plates and drinks and honestly loved almost everything. The only dish that wasn't for me was the escarole,the greens were a little too bitter for my taste. Good thing my husband loved it and happily finished it. The drinks were strong in a good way. Two was definitely my limit. Service was very attentive all night. We really enjoyed it and would absolutely go back. read more

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Estadio is a gem! I can't believe we just found out about this Spanish tapas restaurant recently. The atmosphere is pretty laid back, the host, our server, the chefs were friendly and quite attentive! And the food were great! My favorite were the clams, the shrimp with quail egg, and the steak! Honestly, the rest of the food that we ordered were good too and you can't go wrong with any of them. The chef used local ingredients (way to go!) we support local and loved eating local seafood, meat, and fresh veggies. The food came pretty fast, I guess it helped came early for dinner, and I love the food presentation as well. I also ordered the nice cocktail that was taste very refreshing, porron. I am planning to visit this place again and you should too! read more

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I went for a friends birthday, which was the perfect spot for a group celebration. We basically ordered one of everything and nothing disappointed! Loved the patatas bravas and lamb. The Su Su Sucio martini was phenomenal and savory. read more

Fabulous food! The sword fish and the beef melted in your mouth tender and tasty! The papas bravas were so crispy. And, the cheese cake was to die for -- a culinary explosion of subtle tastes of sweet, tangy -- pure deliciousness!!! The lamb was exquisitely and the oyster mushroom toast was delightful! We enjoyed every bit of our meal and had fun drinking from the Perron! The service was outstanding and the chef even stopped by to check on us! Truly a wonderful culinary experience!!! read more

The food and service was amazing. We went during the Aswang noodles and Oyster dumpling bar takeover. Ramen (especially the broth) and oysters were worth every penny. We had to split our check between black bird points and cards in our big group, the server was so patient and kind with us! read more

Estadio - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I don't usually do reviews but Estadio is worth one. We've tried our fair share of the top (even Michelin) restaurants around town; Estadio is easily one of our favorite meals we've had. This place is a gem. Chef Jeremy is a gem. The staff is wonderful. Do yourself a favor and put this at the top of your list of "must try" Charleston restaurants! read more

Excellent food and service! We were a group of 4 and tried almost everything on the menu and enjoyed it all! The staff was friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable and we had a wonderful meal! read more

During a girls night out, 4 of us met at Estadio. My friend Tracey is a regular and got there a few minutes before the rest of us to grab a table. They rarely take reservations but this night they had two parties coming in at 7:30 meaning we'd have to abandon our table for the bar, or outside. Luckily around 6:45 enough spots opened at the bar, so we moved on over. The bartender was amazing!! I'm sure he's love for us to visit him all the time because each of us way over tipped!!! Since Tracey knows the menu like the back of her hand, she was in charge. From the salad to the churros, everything was amazing. My favorite bites were easily the piquillo peppers stuffed with shrimp and grits then the grilled flat iron steak with mashed potatoes. After trying both of their speciality gin cocktails at $13 a pop and going down like ice water, I knew it made more sense to switch to something I could sip on! They offered a local sour from Edmund's Oast, their guava tangerine. It was fantastic and lasted me the rest of the night. Between the amazing food and service I cannot wait to go back!!! read more

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Our first time dining at Estadio tonight. Everything we ordered was delicious. We ordered cava to start. For the food, we ordered the patatas bravas, anchovies hash browns, shrimp skewers, meat and cheese with bread and black Carolina crispy rice with scallops and clams. Our service was excellent and really enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant. read more

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PD and I went to Estadio for supper this evening. We want to share with you the most fantastic restaurant we came across in Charleston, South Carolina. It's a Spanish Tapas place and is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. The staff is phenomenal and very friendly and helpful. Kudos to our server Renny and all the folks we met. We liked that the items came out as they were ready. The food is phenomenal. We had a number of dishes that we shared: Gildas - skewers of black anchovy, olive, and pickled pepper. Txistorras Pigs in a blanket - puff pastry, basque pepper Coppa de serrano ham and Manchego cheese with toasted Brandons Bread Iberico ham wrapped Truffled Spinish Tortilla Brussel Sprouts with anchovy butter, crispy leeks. And then we had another round of Brussel Sprouts and San Simon cheese with toast. For dessert we had Manchego Cheesecake with pistachio granola, membrillo. It was all washed down with great drinks, Margaritas and Sevillana GinTonics. We ate outside on the patio which is small but nice. We went inside and sat at the bar for our last drinks. The ambiance in the restaurant is very nice too. read more

We had a fantastic time with delicious food at Estadio! The restaurant is inside a modern building on Spring St and it has a large outdoor terrace, along with inside tables and seating at the bar and open kitchen counter. We arrived a little early for our table and sat at the kitchen counter, we had a great view of everything that was going on and comfortable bar stools so decided to dine there. The staff were all very friendly and efficient, we enjoyed chatting to the kitchen staff as they did their end of evening break down after our meal and they suggested some other great local restaurants to visit. There's an excellent drinks program here with a good selection of wines, cocktails, craft beers, and some great G&Ts on offer. The food is a modern twist on tapas and is carefully prepared, using high quality ingredients and the flavors are well balanced. Our food service was nicely paced and we had an enjoyable and relaxing dining experience. What we ate: Serrano Ham, a hard sheep's cheese (I forget which one!) served with some delicious toasted bread from a local bakery. Loved everything. Pa Tomate. This was a little different from the other Pa Tomate I have eaten in that it had a thick tomato reduction spread on it rather than being rubbed with tomato. It was very flavorful. Snack Bowl. My favorite item! Basically a bowl of potato chips mixed with white anchovies and chopped green olives. I really fancy coming back for a glass of sherry and more of this addictive snack! Salad with beets, blue cheese and candied pecans. Delicious, this was beautifully crafted and presented, and the dressing was perfectly balanced. Prices are reasonable and they have some great happy hour deals - I'll certainly be back. read more

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The vibe coming into the restaurant is very relaxed, doesn't seem as expensive as it is! With that being said, totally worth it. My family got the brick chicken dish and the Carolina black rice dish to share. We all loved, I have never had anything like the black the rice, crispy goodness. The truffle Spanish tortilla was good (deceiving though, dish consisted of scalloped potatoes, caramelized, onions, and truffles) the pigs in a blanket were cute. The bread a lil burnt but great flavor. read more

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Very impressed by the menu! Some "Spanish" restaurants miss the mark by having THE traditional items on it, like tortilla de patata, by Estadio understood the assignment! My husband and I came here for date night and got an early reservation which was perfect because we were here for part of their happy hour! 99 cent GILDAS?! They're two euros in Spain! I was impressed. We also got the manchego, chorizo (perfectly spicy and definitely imported directly from Spain), pan con tomate, tortilla Española/aka de patatas, croquetas de champiñón (mushroom), and honestly we would have ordered more but this filled us. I definitely want to try the parades bravas next time we go. I appreciated the Sherry shelf they had -- such a unique touch! If you're from Spain like me you get it!! I loved all the artwork and overall vibe of the place. It's not too big but doesn't feel crammed. And I love when the kitchen is open to the restaurant so you can see what they're cooking. Excited to come back! Thank you for bringing a slice of home for those of us from Spain living in Charleston!! read more

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Had reservation for 5pm for 3 people and seated right away. Service was great, personable and accommodating to all questions about the menu. Enjoyed happy hour with drink specials (the porron is definitely worth the try!). Tapas style apps/food which was of course known/expected. I was a tad surprised with portion size as it was a bit smaller for the prices but quality was there. Went on a night that they did offer their paella and it was fabulous!! read more

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The scallops with romesco was highly over salted which made it inedible. The pan de tomate is the same way. The salad was underwhelming and nearly flavorless. Service was lacking. The bartender who waited on us didn't even introduce herself, so I don't have a way to tell you not to sit there when they are working, but she couldn't keep up with who ordered what between ourselves (2 top) and the other 2 top at the other end of the bar. If you like Spanish wine I recommend going to a retail establishment, and if you like Spanish food consider eating somewhere else. It is a very nice building. Hope someone puts a nice restaurant here someday. read more

The food at Estadio's is Mediterranean and simply delicious. We also had some outstanding cava. The staff was attentive and friendly.

Arrived 540pm & we caught the tail end of happy hour ....yummy red sangria. We sat at counter to watch very talented chef's prepare tapas. Order scallops, croquettes, Spanish potatoes & pigs in blanket. On par with amazing tapas we had in Barcelona. Staff super friendly and helpful. read more

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I originally planned on going to another restaurant but the wait was way too long. So I just looked up places near me that were off of the busy King Street and stumbled upon this Tapas bar and restaurant tucked away on Spring St. Since it was just myself, I easily got a spot by the bar. Although a little small, there were indoor and outdoor seating. They have an open kitchen concept so you can marvel at the delicious Spanish foods that they were cooking up. They have an extensive list of wine. I ordered rose sangria with my meal. Almost ordered another glass, but then I wouldn't have been able to drive home. I ordered 4 tapas: 1. Deviled Eggs + Caviar - 3 pieces, super savory, creamy and lots of flavor. 2. Pan Con Tomate - 1 slice split into 3 pieces, tomato puree smeared on garlic toast. It looks super simple, but wow, it had a strong taste with a slight kick of spice. 3. Croquetas de Jamon - 3 pieces, a favorite dish of mine when I went to Spain. Fried potato balls with bits of ham. 4. Grilled Royal Red Shrimp Skewers - 3 pieces. Probably the best dish of the night! These shrimps were so juicy and well marinated. Loved the staff, especially the bartender. Good vibes all around. There were some solo eaters there as well so perfect spot to grab a bite! Can't wait to come back. read more

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The inside was very nice and also the outdoor area was nice too. The food was okay, we had the estadio snack, squid and chorizo, and sc peaches. They were all okay and had decent flavour but was too salty for my liking and covered some of the other flavours. What they did well was the dessert. The manchego cheesecake was very unique and highly recommend. The churros were also amazing. If you go I recommend going just for the dessert. read more

I've been here a few times and the menu is always tasty. It is pretty pricey, but the service is excellent and the food is decadent! My husband and I got the steak with chimichurri and potatoes and it truly changed how we look at mashed potatoes and steak. incredible. and great drinks! read more

We were so excited to try this new, gorgeous spot on Spring. That bar tile of the bull is beautiful. There is no other way to start this review than how I felt at the end of the meal, and even more so the next day. The room had little to no A/C so I was uncomfortable from the start. The waitress could barely give us a minute to help us decipher the menu. BTW most was in Spanish, a very few items had English info in the description. Thankful I have Google Translate on my phone. We ordered a good bit of items off the menu, but the waitress never told us how much was on the plate, as this is a 'sharing' atmosphere. There are 4 of us and we get a bowl of two shishitos. Most other things came in 3's (really?). We finally snagged someone walking by to tell us the process for enjoying the sardines, as it was my first time. We ordered the skewered shrimp, I nearly laughed out loud when I saw them. Stretched out on a tiny skewer and they were no bigger than my pinky, and the same circumference. I asked how big the beet salad was and one waitress holds out her hands and says it's a good size, my surprise to see it less than a cup. And by the way, bleu cheese is a fairly STRONG flavor, so when an item on your menu has that all over a salad, it should be in the description... The rustic bread and gin cocktails were delicious. But, lack of service and lack of menu explanation, and food that wasn't really that good will keep us from coming back. read more

Estadio - Sardine plate - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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What an outstanding find...This Spanish inspired restaurant has it all. Cool decor, friendly efficient staff and fabulous Spanish inspired food. The kitchen is open and if you sit anywhere at the L shaped bar you can see the magic happen with the chefs. It's open and airy here, with tables under the porch outside also. We came early due to they not having reservations. It's a first come first serve basis. Parking was a difficult, basically no street parking anywhere near the restaurant. We ended up parking on Bee St with a meter. About an eight minute walk to restaurant. Not bad. There are parking garages but some are only for MUSC staff. We had several selections of small plates to share. One was better than the next. Exquisitely prepared and tasted just delicious. Our problem was trying to figure out what to have next. Not a bad problem. We were not rushed and the server was very aware of the dishes which helped with our choosing. She was able to describe all the dishes. Very helpful. So stop in here, you won't regret. We will definitely be back. read more

Estadio - Entrance - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Estadio was ahmazzinngggg. The food was delicious (paella, blueberry skewers, asparagus) and the staff were super nice and kept checking on us. I mean did you see the thick slices of ham on that asparagus? Great portion size for 2 people. The house white wine was tasty abs great pairing. Indoor and outdoor seating. We chose outdoor for the nice night and fresh air. Left full and very happy. Great date spot or place to hang out with friends. We walked in without a reservation and were seated immediately. Will be returning very soon. #bergerknowsbest read more

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After a trip to Barcelona last year I have fallen in love with Spanish food. This place was incredible. Clean. Delicious. Whatever you do, get those clams. ¡Delicioso! read more

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Ok, parking is tough. The sangria has a kick to it of spices. The paella was good but not enough for the price. Service was excellent. This is a hip place for those that want to try bits of everything. Atmosphere is modern, seats very comfortable. Sydney was superb and always with a smile. She made the evening. Frank G read more

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Jimmy and Winbow are incredible. Highly recommend going for happy hour and getting 99 cent Gildas with some sherry. Make sure to get the snack bowl, crispy Carolina black rice is a must same with the pan con tomate with boquerones. Bang for your buck, go to Estadio and you won't be disappointed. vermouth and sherry selection is A1. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new, the staff will not lead you astray! read more

Small and intimate ambiance. They have limited seatings and take limited reservations. Walk in and you may get lucky with a table. Servers are friendly but seemed to be short handed as things moved slowly. Food is made to order, and can be seen with their open concept kitchen and bar. As a foodie, the tapas style food here is worth waiting for. We had the flank steak, shrimp skewers, roasted peppers, papas bravas( a bit heavy on the salt but nice overall flavor), paletta de ibirico, and the vanilla panna cotta( don't pass this one up!). This place would be a great place for apps and drinks. Their drink selection is vast and unique to Charleston. Since it is a small restaurant, it did get loud. We would definitely try this little gem again! read more

Estadio - Roasted piquillo peppers - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Walk in dinner last night around 7pm and got two seats at the kitchen counter with no wait at all. We were recommended to focus on small plates rather then paella (better for more people) so we chose 4 dishes - tuna crudo, boquerones, albondigas and clams. Being able to watch each dish prepared was a real treat - they were all inventive and prepared perfectly. Tuna crudo was our favorite (see the pic with details) but all were above average. Great G&T combinations! Terrific service (we were offered delicious focaccia straight out of the oven and perfect for sopping up the yummy goodness of the clams). Attentive without being in your face - we hung out sipping our drinks well after our meal was finished. And the room itself is fantastic - great vibe!! A definite addition to our growing roster of Charleston must eats - we will recommend to others and be back for sure!! read more

Estadio - G&T - French gin and island tonic garnished with rosemary, thyme and lemon zest! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The location could not have been more perfect - right next to our lovely vrbo. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, with indoor and outdoor options. Small plates were exquisitely prepared and served with incredible variety options. The wine list had really great options, and the wait staff had knowledgeable recommendations that did not disappoint. read more

Food was tasty but way overpriced. The drinks were weak and also overpriced. We had beefeater gin and tonics for $14 each. The bar tonic tasted like Sprite. The servers were very nice. read more

We were visiting friends in Charleston and were lucky enough to get a table at Estadio for dinner. The outdoor dining was so cute and quaint, like we were enjoying dinner on a friends patio. We were able to enjoy a variety of cocktails (the rose sangria was amazing!) along with several different small plates. If I wasn't too busy inhaling each plate I would have a few pictures, but instead let me tell you about my top dishes. The deviled eggs + caviar was phenomenal and so unique! The patatas bravas were the best potatoes I've ever tried (that red sauce with aioli tho) and the fried eggplant was delicious as well! If you're looking for a place to share unique tapas in a trendy spot with excellent service and amazing drinks, this is it! read more

I was looking forward to Estadio with my husband and friends, but must say that in the end it was just average and not as good as I expected. I realize it was still within opening of 30 days or so, but by then I was expecting brilliance in both the food and service. Unfortunately it was just like the 3 stare description says: A-OK. The inside decor and atmosphere was great, and we were able to get a table up front in the corner. But the inside temperature was warm and slightly uncomfortable. Service was just not on point all night. While we did have a server who was checking on us, overall the staff fell flat. For new diners who are sharing the plates, we were expecting at least a simple explanation of each dish as they were quickly dropped on the table. We had to call someone back at one point just to answer our questions (ie:how best to enjoy the sardines with the accompaniments, etc). Come on, don't assume everyone knows. Take the time to comment and explain dishes when serving them. I hate the old drop and run pattern. That's just poor service. As far as cocktails....the winner were the Gin & Tonics. With 2 different types (of tonics) you can pick your gin. My favorite was the Indian style which was slightly sweeter but also refreshing. We shared different plates all night and enjoyed most with the standouts being the Boquerones and the beet salad. But we all just did not like the skewered shrimp - it just was not good. Service matters, and with such a unique restaurant offering I hope that Estadio can work on their service. read more

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Pretty cool place. It's pretty small, yet they are efficient with the room they have and it didn't seem crowded, even with a decent number of people. We got the squid and chorizo, the Estadio snack bowl, and the Grilled SC peaches. All of which were very good. We also tried their dessert. Their cheesecake and their churros were both excellent, so I recommend getting dessert if you go. For a drink I got the Menorquina gintonic and it was great. read more

Amazing tapas! The servers were attentive and did a great job. We went in later, about 45 minutes prior to closing but we didn't feel rushed at all. read more

Absolutely delicious and a wonderful dining experience. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very helpful with food/ cocktail recommendations. Everything was delicious and I think their menu is seasonal and changes often. Can't wait to go back! We had trumpet mushrooms with romanesco sauce, anchovy/ potatoes croquettes, roasted red peppers with manchego cheese, octopus with Carolina rice, the meatball, basically everything. Took a few pics of the food before they got busy. read more

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DC transplant living in Charleston and was so excited to hear the team was opening a location in Charleston. Stopped here for some pinxtos and drinks the other night and had a wonderful experience. I tried a couple of their draft beers and my wife got a glass of white and red sangria - both great. We got a few gildas and some grilled shrimp pinxtos and they were the perfect bites to go with our drinks. We sat outside under cover and watched the rain fall down. It was a wonderful time and we'll be back! read more

Estadio - Gilda - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Estadio has been on my list for a while and it did not disappoint! Based on their website, we opted not to make a reservation. We went on a Saturday around 5:45 and there were plenty of seats available (indoor and patio). We sat at the counter so we could watch the food prep. Fun fact- they have happy hour every day of the week from 4-6. The menu is a collection of small and medium plates. I ordered one of the best Gin and Tonics I've ever had and hubby had sangria. We ordered a variety of food: hashbrowns topped with anchovies (SO GOOD), Spanish tortilla (comfort food!), flounder crudo (AMAZING), tomato bread (delicious), and the carne asada skewers (tasty). Everything was delicious but the flounder crudo was the star...we should have ordered two. Our server was helpful and answered our questions about the menu. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, enough so that we discussed bringing our kids for an early dinner one night in the future. We were able to find parking around the corner but it would be tough later in the evening. We will definitely be returning here! read more

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Another amazing dinner tonight. Each time we've enjoyed the sherry, the snack bowl, flank steak, seafood with rice, churros, and we even got two orders of the manchego cheesecake, which was a huge hit for our family. We used to live near the Estadio in DC and we were lucky enough to see the owner, Max Kuller, at the Charleston location! Trendy, fun vibe. read more

Great place for some Spanish tapas and wine. The tapas that I tried here were all delicious. The anchovies and toasted bread with the olive oil and pickled celery really reminded me of when I was in Europe. I also tried the tuna skewer and beef empanada..which were also very good and served as one small tapa for each serving. The decor was nice too. This place was busy, and it's obvious why. Food was great!!! read more

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