A great experience - Cameron was our server and she was excellent. She was knowledgeable about the…read morefood and wines, demonstrated great hospitality and made the entire experience delicious and fun.

What a place! Walking in you really get the feel that you're transported to a tapas bar in Spain…read more Wife and I loved it so much that we came twice on our weekend trip, once for lunch, and once for dinner. Both experiences left us full and happy. Started with the potato dishes both times, papas and bombas, perfectly crispy and fluffy in the middle. I tried the cured tuna belly and have not had anything like it, melt in your mouth and thin as glass, with a great cured taste. Fried rabbit was wonderfully crispy and juicy, perfect with the sauce they provided. And the crab rice was amazing, like crab risotto with squid ink and an herby oil, danced in my mouth. Finally had churros and basque cheese cake, might've been the best of each that I've ever had. We had so much more than that but I struggle to find words to describe how good it all was, and everything was at a very approachable price. Will be back!

We had the pleasure of dining here 2 separate times over an extended weekend trip…read more Host very welcoming and nurturing. Finds your table, if you arrive early for a reservation we had luck with them seating us and he says a kind goodbye as we left each time. Nice list of 3 mocktails so even if not consuming alcohol one can look to play the part at the table and enjoy the flavor notes of a well made cocktail. The first meal we had was a bit of a work/get together meal. We ordered an assortment of items off of the menu and created a more tapas menu. The charcuterie board we picked the cheeses for and it was lovely. All as expected and quite surprised to find a cheddar I enjoyed. Came with some grapes, figs, nuts, honey and I think mustard. Glazed carrots were phenomenal. Heartily enjoyed the beet salad and thought the presentation was quite pretty. Lamb lettuce wraps are alright. Not my favorite of all the dishes served but delivered as promised, nicely cooked and presented. Spouse really liked the lamb wraps and were a stand out dish to them. Meatballs are excellent truly great texture and flavor. Escargot was a fun take on a classic dish. Finished with a unique strudel in its presentation it was quite pleasant. Spouse liked the peanut butter chocolate dessert. For brunch, I had the carrot ginger soup. Which I must say was a total delight. The soup had the hallmark texture and base flavor of the carrot ginger but it had a beautiful breath of savory and some heat seasoning wise to it. It was quite an elevated soup and heartily enjoyed! I followed the carrot soup with a French toast. I am all for softly scrambled eggs but the French toast was a touch undercooked. (I did not let the restaurant know or give them the chance to make right. I regularly eat soft boiled eggs and soft scrambled so I felt comfortable with consuming them.) Strawberries were ripe and tasty. The whipped cream was gorgeous in thickness and flavor. One in law had the caesar salad with croutons and grilled chicken. Their bowl was left clean so while they are not the talkative of sorts they did seem to enjoy it. Ordered a baguette with butter. Unfortunately the butter never made it to the table but the baguette was enjoyed. Spouse had the Azur burger with the side of tapas style potatoes. All was cooked properly to temperature and texture. Flavor and taste as promised. Wasn't their favorite dish at Azur as we had tried so many lovely dishes a few evenings before. But it did deliver on what was represented in the menu. Other in law had the quiche and a side salad. They liked the quiche and would order it again.

Azur Burger was terrible very dry. no flavor. The beef burgundy was no good…read more The waiters had a terrible attitude from jump Street. The owner and whoever he was stayed on his phone the entire time and spoke to none of the clients. Possibly the manager. We've been traveling around here for four days, This was the bottom of the barrel. Furthermore, I believe most of these reviews came from family and friends not honest customers..

Laurel is a place for true foodies! I went with a fellow foodie, and we ordered a whole bunch of…read morethings and shared. The meat dishes were fall-off-the-bone (if there was a bone) tender (although I understand the place is equally good for vegetarians and vegans!). Every meat dish was accompanied by a puree of vegetables as well, and the pairing was always perfect -- savory meat with a sweet potato for a little "sweet" counterpoint. Lovely. Excellent assortment of wine and spirits. We also sat at the bar, which was surprisingly comfortable. Even though the place was packed, no one rushed us, and we enjoyed a long, delicious evening of great food, wonderful drinks and fabulous service. Can't wait to return next time I'm in Charleston!

Wowowow - I am beyond impressed by Laurel! Dare I call it a hidden gem, it is tucked away on the…read moreoutskirts of MUSC's campus, so it doesn't get a lot of foot traffic. I have sat at the bar, which was an incredible experience. The bartender suggested an amazing Tempranillo wine and her favorite place. I've also sat at a table and had quality service as well. The food is outstanding. I've now tried half of the menu, but never made it to the large plates. I prefer to enjoy small plates or tapas with whomever I'm with. You absolutely cannot skip the octopus - it is the best cooked and most flavorful I've ever had. Laurel is great for date night, with friends, or taking your parents when they visit! The ambiance is cozy and welcoming.

Chez Nous feels like a little secret. The 200 year old house, tucked between streets, reads as a…read moretrue hideaway. We dined at night, when the patio glowed with lights, heaters, and long tables that felt instantly charming and warm. Inside, I loved the window at the end of the house looking straight into the kitchen. It felt like a front row seat at *The Bear*. The handwritten menu was a beautiful, elevated touch. The food was excellent. The burrata was the best I've had in ages, perfectly balanced with fresh, elegant flavors. The peppers with anchovies delivered a bolder, more dissonant note, but it worked beautifully. The bread was wonderful, the pork schnitzel hearty and satisfying, and my favorite dish was the snapper. Perfectly prepared, it came with a creamy but light sauce over a bed of onions. My only critique was the non alcoholic wine. The options tasted more like juice, and alcohol free wine can absolutely be refined and complex. These were not. Service? Yes. Yes. Yes. Warm, attentive, and genuinely gracious. I felt like a special visitor. Thank you.

Sometimes you go to a restaurant for a meal, and sometimes you go for an experience. The meal we…read morehad at Chez Nous went beyond a simple dinner. It was an experience from start to finish. We made reservations for the courtyard and I am so glad we did since it was perfect October weather. Tony and Hilton took care of us and did an exceptional job. They were attentive without being overbearing. The menu was difficult to read but it wasn't really needed as Hilton explained every single dish and was super knowledgeable on everything. We started with the veal sweetbreads with turnips and the salted cod stuffed peppers with Yukon gold potato puree. Both were exceptional and unlike anything I have ever tasted. They served fresh bread at the beginning and I loved dipping it in the sauce that came with the stuffed peppers. For entrees, my mom and I got the swordfish with vanilla saffron sauce. I was curious about this because I had never heard of vanilla being incorporated in a dish with protein. However, they did a remarkable job of bringing the ingredients together. The vanilla was vague but just enough to be identified. The swordfish was cooked beautifully. I don't usually lean towards ordering fish at a restaurant but I would order this again and again. My dad ordered the pork chop with chanterelle mushrooms, spinach, and walnut vinaigrette. I was lucky enough to snag a bite. It was cooked to perfection with the sous vide technique. It was cooked so perfectly I fear any other pork chop I will ever eat will pale in comparison. For dessert we once again tried both offerings-the chocolate meringue and the lemon rosemary cake. The chocolate meringue had a chocolate sauce and chopped pistachios on top. As someone who doesn't usually like meringue, I loved this dessert. The lemon rosemary cake was perfect and had a creamy lemon curd on top. I couldn't decide which one I liked more. My mom got the wine pairing with her meal and said they did a great job identifying the wines that complimented the meal well. I do recommend bringing mosquito spray if you are sitting on the courtyard. We were eaten alive. The communal table in the courtyard in a unique concept because you can mingle with other people dining at the restaurant but since everyone is being seated at different times be prepared to hear the menu being thoroughly described about 7 different times. If that is something that would bother you I recommend getting an individual table. The courtyard was also cool because there was a window looking into the kitchen where you could see the chef work. Service was excellent and attentive. When we got our dessert my mom did have to wait a while to get her last glass of her wine pairing for quite a bit even after asking. For the price point, the wine should be served immediately with the dish. Total was $377. $408 total with tip. Overall great experience. Would definitely come back.

First time in the area, and Obstinate Daughter was recommended by a neighbor…read more Excellent food, creative menu, excellent service, relaxed vibe. Ordered the farro piccolo ( wow!) and the swordfish Siciliana , both delicious! Brantley was attentive, helpful with the menu/ what to order, and very personable; enjoyed talking with him for a while. Michelin rated 2025!

Location: located on the main road on Sullivan island. It's on the upper level of the building and…read moreu beneath there is a gelato shop Service: our waitress was really nice and friendly. Went over the specials and answered everything about the menu Atmosphere: had a bar and variety of table and booth seating. Was upstairs in the building Food: got the miss Carolina pizza. It's an 11in pizza with six pieces. It's almost like their version of a margarita but with green tomatoes. It was pretty tasty but would have liked a little bit more cheese Parking: parking on side of roads, and they have a small parking lot but it seemed pretty full pretty quickly

I had dinner at Magnolias yesterday, and once again, it did not disappoint. Magnolias is one of my…read morefavorite restaurants in downtown Charleston. I arrived around 4:00 when they opened, which was perfect for a relaxing early dinner. I started with the collard green egg rolls, followed by the halibut with seasoned rice, shrimp, and vegetables corn, lima beans, and green beans. Everything was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed a beverage with dinner. The service was impeccable. I believe my waitress was Anna, and she was awesome attentive, welcoming, and made my solo dining experience just as enjoyable. The atmosphere was wonderful, with families and visitors enjoying downtown Charleston, and it was simply a great vibe. Whether you're a Charleston local or visiting the city, I highly recommend Magnolias for brunch or dinner. It continues to be one of my favorite downtown restaurants.

Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5…read moreAmbiance - 4/5 Came on a Thursday at 7pm as a party of 2 w/o a reservation and was seated immediately at a high top table. Fried chicken plate - perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Best greens I've ever had with the combination of spice, vinegar and ham hock. Crusted Halibut - Balanced and delicious. Filling meal despite feeling light with the fish, rice asparagus. Would recommend!

- Food was 10/10, amazing and seasoned to perfection! -…read moreService was friendly and fast, my entrée came out about 5 mins. after my app was brought out. - Ambiance is vibrant, indoor and outdoor seating offered with a big screen on the back patio.

Stumbled upon the place in Park circle and we were intrigued by the menu…read more We came in with a group of 5 girls and it wasn't too busy. We had A LOT of questions but our server was very helpful in explaining some of the dishes but more importantly the pictures helped greatly. The passionfruit and spicy marg were both delicious. We all tried something different when it came to the food so we could share. The trio empanadas were banging! Crispy outside and filling inside was tasty accompanied by 2 dipping sauces. You got one cheese, chicken and beef unless specified. My friend and I shared the "Max dog" which was topped with fried potato sticks, mozzarella cheese, pulled chicken, pulled beef and corn mixed in their house made tártara sauce, smoked bacon, and house made pineapple sauce. It was an epic hotdog for sure, a bit hard to eat so we had to break it down a bit lol it had a lot of textures and flavors. The mozzarella kind of fell off since it got hard so I really didn't eat it with the hot dog and enjoyed it as is. We also got a chicharrona arepa which was a Colombian Arepa (corn flat bread), pulled beef, chicharron (fried pork belly), sweet plantain, mozzarella cheese house made tártara sauce. If you haven't had an arepa it's a must try! If you love corn and protein then you will enjoy the maiz Bonito which was a bed of corn, layered with grilled chicken, gilled steak, smoked bacon, potato sticks, colombian sausage, mozarella cheese, tártara sauce, pineapple sauce. The pineapple sauce is delicious and helps cut through all the savoriness that can be a bit overwhelming. Lastly my friend also had the chuleta which was a t bone steak grilled and topped with chimichurri. The only thing I will say with the service was that we didn't see our server after the entrees were dropped and had a hard time finding her when we were trying to get boxes and pay. Eventually someone else assisted us and found her but it was quite a delay towards the end. Overall we did enjoy our experience here with this cuisine and I actually came back not too long after with a different group of friends. I do think the pace of service can improve as a whole.

We were in Charleston visiting my son, and he has been telling me for years that Chubby Fish is the…read morebest food ever. I'll be honest, I was skeptical. I am not someone who waits in line for a reservation. I always joke that if Jesus Christ is at the end of the line, I'm still not waiting. So... we paid someone to stand in line for us. The place itself is adorable. Small, intimate, and full of charm. I was a little thrown off that the only drink options are beer, wine, or water. Two people in our party don't drink, so that felt like a miss. But then the food came. And I get it now. It was, without question, some of the best food I've had in a long time. We ordered a lot, and every single dish delivered. The caviar sliders were unbelievably good, buttery, salty, and indulgent in the best way. The tuna toast, fennel and celery salad, and ceviche were all standout, with the ceviche being especially memorable. The soft shell crab and tempura flounder were perfectly done. Even the gundi surprised me. And to finish, the "not fried" ice cream and banana pudding were just outstanding. Service was excellent, warm and attentive without being over the top. The whole experience felt special. Bottom line: I hate waiting in line, and I still wouldn't. But I am very glad we found a way around it. Totally worth it.

This has been a difficult review for me to write after all the hype about it. I fell into that…read moremindset and kept telling my daughter in NYC she and her boyfriend just had to come. They are bougie as heck( only about food though) but they do travel globally just to try restaurants. So yes, we did hire the line stander which was definitely worth it. Got in and was seated facing the wall( 4 seats) . Definitely not an ideal seating setup. I have done this seating before at Holman and Finch in Atlanta and nobody cared once we were chowing down. I would have eaten on the floor. Diner vibes. Our server Sara was excellent. Always checking on us and making great suggestions. I hope I don't forget any dishes. Small plates included tempura tile fish which was fried deliciously crispy but had a big ole greasy mouth feel. There were a few half sliced okra that were delicious, but for the price point a couple of whole fried okra would have been appreciated. I would have ordered a couple of bowls of just the okra had they been whole. The sauce on that plate was a head scratcher. Yellow and tasteless. The celery salad was a nice texture change but not very flavorful. We all ate a bite and that's it. The next was charred lamb ribs with Romesco which one person liked. Large plates were chili garlic , shrimp, jalapenos and rice. That was outstanding! Unfortunately I only got one. Let me tell you that I despise all this sharing mentality. Let me order what I want and if I want to offer you a taste, so be it. So I ordered this and got one shrimp. Whole founder was second best of the night. It could have had 2/3 less sauce on it . Not subtle whatsoever. The grouper would have been up there but it was so under ( the top of the dish was cold, bottom was warm) that it could not be eaten although everyone took a bite) it was a beautiful dish although the tomatoes weren't ripe and it was a bit salty. We unfortunately got two of those so there was alot of lost food there. Wines were great and the bar next door was fine except they had zero Chardonnay. When you are a bar and waiting even with a time, you should have at least had a wine that I liked. Bottom thought is that this restaurant is popular because of its perceived exclusivity. I fell for it. I won't again. So many better places. Why did I give it a 4? I really think 3.5, but I too feel social pressure at times. It could be that we just didn't have a good menu day. There wasn't one dish that I had pined for on line that was on the actual menu, so be aware of that.

My friends and I ordered off the specials and did a family style meal. The food was good, the rice…read morewas a bit different from the rice we normally get from spanish restaurants but I guess that is the fusion part. The portions were good and filling. My only complaint would be that the sweet tea was more of a northern sweet tea where they probably poured sugar in after the tea is already cooled. I would definitely skip then sweet tea if you are expecting a southern sweet tea. The staff was friendly and sweet. They gave us pitchers of our drinks for refills so we didn't have to wait for them. Our waitress was also able to split the check evenly between us without a fuss. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and I would recommend for the food.

Unfortunately what used to be a Latin gem in Charleston is no longer. This place is officially out…read moreof business and rebranded as a completely different business. Different cuisine, more Mexican and seafood than Latin fusion. Low quality ingredients and a flat menu. The charming interior design is also remodeled to something much different. Don't expect quality service either. Tbh this page should be flagged as closed bc it's just not an accurate post anymore. El Callao (and Cuban Gypsy RIP) is no longer.

What a cute, creative spot. I stopped here for a few appetizers, and I also enjoyed a few wines…read more The wine concept is that there are 5 cases of wines, you can choose a tasting, a glass, a larger pour, or a bottle. You get a new glass with each new pour. You choose which wine you'd like & how much you'd like. I appreciated that I could do tastings of various wines. The QR code gave tasting notes, so I could choose what I might want from there. The food was also delicious. The meatball had a cinnamon after taste which was interesting. The crostinis were super tasty with the goat cheese, balsamic reduction, and strawberries.

I was really looking forward to visiting Uncork Charleston, but unfortunately, my experience was…read morenot what I expected. The wait staff was not very welcoming, which definitely impacted the overall experience. When visiting a restaurant, especially one with such a great reputation, I expect to feel welcomed and valued as a guest. I was also disappointed by the inconsistency in the posted hours. The hours listed on the restaurant's website differed from the hours shown on Google, which can be very confusing when you're trying to plan your visit. Another concern was the payment experience. The restaurant placed two separate holds on my account--one for $1 and another for over $100. I understand that temporary authorization holds can sometimes occur, but having two separate holds was unexpected and added to an already disappointing experience. Hopefully, this was just an off experience, but based on my visit, I would hesitate to return.