After having reservations at Grill 225 on three different occasions that we ultimately had to cancel, we were beyond excited to finally experience one of Charleston's premier steakhouses. I'm happy to say it absolutely lived up to our expectations. Once we were seated, Ann welcomed us with genuine Southern hospitality and took our cocktail order. Throughout the evening, she was attentive, knowledgeable, and struck the perfect balance of being present without ever hovering. We kicked off dinner with the grilled octopus, escargot, and saffron steamed mussels. What a way to start! The octopus had a nice char but almost tasted boiled rather than fully grilled. However, it was incredibly tender. The escargot was rich, buttery, and packed with flavor, and the mussels were perfectly cooked in a fragrant broth that had us reaching for every last bite. For our entrées, we ordered the 8-ounce filet mignon, the New York strip, and the seared sea scallops. Every dish was cooked exactly as ordered. The filet was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the strip had outstanding flavor and a perfect sear, and the scallops were beautifully caramelized while remaining sweet and delicate inside. We shared the sautéed asparagus and sautéed spinach, and even the sides were prepared with the same level of care as the entrées. Simple, fresh, and perfectly cooked. Just when we thought the meal couldn't get any better, dessert arrived. We shared the peach cobbler and the cinnamon beignets, and all I can say is... WOW! The peach cobbler tasted like the perfect Southern comfort dessert, and the warm cinnamon beignets were light, pillowy, and impossible to stop eating. It was the perfect ending to an outstanding meal. Grill 225 is certainly on the expensive side, but the portions are generous, the quality of the ingredients is exceptional, and every course was thoughtfully prepared. It's the kind of restaurant you visit for a celebration--or simply when you want an unforgettable steakhouse experience. read more

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Dinner at Grill 225 was a bit underwhelming. We reserved by phone and we were given a very specific time slot indicating they were fully booked. Please note the photos... the restaurant was empty. Our server was nice until one of our friends at the table indicated that she had requested no cheese on her salad. We were taking it back when the waiter instead of picking up the dish and returning it to the kitchen for the correction chose to argue that she had not made that request. We all at the table in unison, indicated that she had in fact requested that and that we had all heard it. After this exchange, the service went downhill. No smile with our service. As you can see from the photographs, I failed to take photos of our dinner when it was served because we were all taking it back by the shift of energy and service. Once we all discussed it... We chose to put it behind us and continue with dessert. Which I did photograph. Charleston has an amazing array of dining options... Grill 225 is a good option... I'd suggest that management work with staff to ensure that guests and their request are handled appropriately. read more

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Food: BEST FILET EVER. The sides were generous portions. Carmelized onions could have been cooked down more for tenderness. Service: TOP CLASS - John was the embodiment of Southern hospitality - he made sure we all were well taken care of throughout the meal. The courses were nicely paced. Since we were out of towners, he even gave us the extra info to go up to top floor of the hotel to see the city view at the bar. It was well worth it and GORGEOUS! Ambiance: classy steakhouse vibes; appreciated the booths with high walls to keep out the noise read more

The food was phenomenal. Absolutely no notes! The vibes here are very romantic for date night. The filet was so flavorful and melted in our mouth. I am not the biggest fan of calamari but the calamari here was so delicious I couldn't stop myself from eating it!!! It had this amazing garlic sauce on them!! The nitrotinis are also a must! Will be back! read more

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ANOTHER OUTSTANDING MEAL! Wanted to treat my son to MY favorite steak restaurant in Charleston. To be perfectly honest, the service from John and the other team members, made the meal. Being greeted as though I was a weekly guest, while in reality it's been well over a year since I had eaten there, makes ALL the difference in the world. The professional yet friendly and comfortable service is very hard to find. Keep John at whatever the cost. read more

The place is very nice for date night, service was great attentive managed the order and speed so we had great slow night Steak and food was very good high quality. Had a pianist playing. Dark wood and low lights make for a great ambiance. read more

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The beef tartare was amazing. Server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The ambiance was outstanding. Was great for a business meal. read more

Immediately loved the ambiance of this restaurant. The service was excellent! We had our favorite cocktail, the old fashion and they were great! Our food, low country boil chowder, it was ok. To me chowder has chunks of food. This was creamy but not really any food in it. It was salty. The oyster Rockefeller was not good at all. The oysters were not detached from shell, the cream spinach and cheese took over. The mussels were bland and salty . The shrimp and grits, again sub par. The shrimp were over cooked and dry. The upstairs roof bar is definitely worth a visit. read more

Made for a very special birthday while visiting family in town. Impeccable service, ambience & food. Delicious! Rum punch also yummy. Thanks for a lovely evening! read more

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I love an old school steakhouse and sadly that's what I thought I was getting. The portions are HUGE, they seem to be trying to make up for just bad quality food. The French onion was just something I could make at home - not bad, not great. Host and food runner were both rude. Waiter was great. Overall, wouldn't recommend and was a bad meal. read more

Great service, Caesar salad is 10/10 Filet was a 10/10 Sides- love the options- upsetting no mash potato option for family style and only baked potato available until they run out. The onion family style should be taken off. I thought I would be receiving sliced rounded onions and instead just sliced onions caramelized. More of a topping to add on to a steak. Just my opinion. Overall- this is a great steakhouse to go with family or a date. I will be back! read more

Very pleasant servers food was excellent. I go there often and food taste consistently great. read more

Everything was really great. Note that besides the salads, there's only 1 vegetarian meal on the menu and it was cheesy tomato in a crust like a pot pie kind of thing. My son said the rib eye was the best he's ever had. It's pricey. The service is wonderful. If you can get past the high prices, you must visit. read more

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Went to the rooftop for a drink. Put this place on your rooftop bar list! Ambience was upscale and service was great. Good views too! Solid 4.5 read more

I've had dinner at Grill 225 a few times now, and the steaks are always cooked perfectly, but the unique cocktails are what keeps me coming back! Love the nitro martinis - truly one of my favorite dirty martinis in Charleston. However, they're so cold, they come with a warning label, so you have to wait for the nitrogen fog to stop before taking a sip! read more

Hands down the best dirty martini in Charleston in my opinion. They have a nitro dirty martini with chilled glasses that come with a warning label as the glass to come back to room temperature before you drink it. It's located in the lobby of a hotel so it's certainly a touristy spot but if you are looking for a dirty martini this is the place to go! Service was great and we got seated at the bar right away ! read more

Excellent steak dinner! Great setting w high ceilings. We each had the 8 oz filet mignonx& they weee awesome cooked perfectly! I ordered medium my wife ordered medium rare, you could tell the diffreence! We shared baked potato & spinach, both great. Had oysters rockefeller that were so good & fresh! Rick our waiter was attentive but not hovering. We had a very pleasant evening. It was a little pricey but we knew that going in. Compares favorably w a capital grill. Oh & I also got the special asparagus w grits & hollandaise sauce, a great choice! You wont be disappointed. read more

Love 225 and have been several times. Tonight was an absolute disaointment. The service was sub par and have never been more disappointed in an experience !! Not sure I'll be back. Our waiter forgot half our order and what he brought was cold. read more

I made a reservation several days in advance due to the Bridge Run March 28. So after two or three confirmation texts we get to the restaurant 10 minutes early and the entire staff was in a meeting! We went up to the Pavilion to experience the view and came back! The entire place was empty! So we asked the hostess to seat us near the front for the window view! She automatically put her attitude face on!! Ridiculous!! Nobody in there. So we got a table with a view! The food was delicious but overpriced for what you were given! The bread was amazing! I will pass on my next tip to Charleston! Not the best experience!! read more

Where do I begin?! I'm a local from Charleston but I'd never been to this restaurant. My boyfriend and I made a reservation for 5:30 and it looked like we weren't going to make it on time. He called the restaurant and they were able to push the time one hour with no issues. Service was very friendly and convenient to make the reservation. I was worried about the dress code but I wore a nice sun dress, and my boyfriend wore a nice polo shirt, dark jeans and Timberland boots. I really thought we wouldn't be allowed in but it was not an issue. We were sat right away and immediately greeted by our waiter. He was very friendly and helpful explaining the menu and drinks. I got a Sweet Tea Nitro-tini and it was so neat! The glass comes with a warning and you have to wait 3 minutes to drink it but worth the fun experience. The don't skimp on the alcohol! We ordered Oysters Rockefeller to start and they were sooo good! I could have ordered 15 more, they are delicious. We both ordered the Prime Ribeye and it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Absolutely mouthwatering steak and grabbed a side of fried green tomatoes. The sides are family size so for two people one side would be enough with the main meal. Despite being full to bursting after dinner, we ordered a slice of cheesecake for dessert to share. It was a large slice and even the two of us couldn't finish it. The final bill plus tip was a little over $300. It's definitely a great place if you want to spend some money, but it's a once a year kind of place for me, great for a romantic date or anniversary dinner. If you have time go to the roof top bar and grab another drink! The food was so good I forgot to take more pictures. read more

Grill 225 - Sweet tea Nitrotino - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Located in the Market Pavilion Hotel (Market & East Bay). Reservations highly recommended. Children welcome but not a restaurant for children. Great menu variety that offers "a taste of Charleston " and more ! Make sure you try one of their famous "Nitrotini's" (martinis w/nitro's oxidized)- think smoking witches caldron. Impeccable service- Thank you Mr. Jimmy! With so many good restaurants in Charleston, if your a steak lover, this place is a "can't miss" read more

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I came here because they were known for the nitromartinis. It has been a min since I was last here but they don't have the drink I ordered. It was a nitromallow. Yep, it has liquid nitrogen with marshmallows on the top. It was basically like a s'mores martini. It pairs really well when you go up to the rooftop and enjoy it while watching the sunset. Service was wonderful, you get a cool show when the bartender prepares it. Honestly, I recommend getting any nitromartini. It was slightly expensive for a drink. read more

Grill 225 - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is our second time at Grill 225 celebrating our anniversary. We arrived early for cocktails at the well stocked bar. They serve "Nitrotinis" which are novelty cocktails with a dash of liquid nitrogen for effect. Our table was ready promptly at our reservation time and our server, Ben was friendly and well versed in the menu and preparations. Ben took great care of us and was attentive without being overbearing. All of their steaks are aged a minimum of 42 days and masterfully prepared. I had the ribeye which may have stayed on the grill a heartbeat too long but was still delicious. My wife had the filet mignon and it was cooked to perfection. Family style sides of baked potato and baked tomatoes were also delicious. Grill 225 is one of the more elegant and romantic restaurants downtown. With low lighting and heavy wood trim, the restaurant conjures up thoughts of an old speakeasy which suits the location of this restaurant. I highly recommend this for one of the best steaks downtown Charleston. read more

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Service was great. Food was bang'n. Ambiance was a great southern Charleston charm. Everything was good. Cocktails were great. We will be back read more

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The food was perfect The sound of music Filled the air Wallets opening To spend on this meal The shrimp as big as my hand Was quite a treat And so was the bread From the kitchen suite read more

Grill 225 - Bread - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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One of the must stops for us when traveling to Charleston. Ambience excellent, service caring, food delicious. You pay a tad more, but you get more than a tad back. read more

Grill 225 restaurant resides in the Market Pavilion Hotel and earns high marks for it's opulence and of course, location, being on the corner of S Market Street & East Bay St. Opening the Golden doors the guest is invited into a heavily dark wood theme restaurant with high ceilings contrasted to white. The restaurant has no nuances of common dining, rather it wraps itself in sophistication. To me, this is the quintessential dining experience, no holds barred on elegance and attention to details. The front of the house is spot on. They know the menu, can answer side questions about food allergies, substitutions, and what each impeccable ingredient tastes like. They are attentive to a glass half full or the timing moving from app to entrée to dessert. Moreover the staff are very good at suggestion wines, pairing it either with your meal, palate, or try to do both (not easy for bold red wine lovers along with delicate fish for example). My rule of thumb is give the servers what you're going to be eating and what types of wine (grapes and regions) and let them run with it. I did that at Grill 225 and they overachieved! For apps, I got the French Onion soup. Perfect blend of heavy beef stock, acidity I believe from Vermouth and another wine, and salinity. The onions had layers of doneness not all caramelized, but also not all barely cooked. The crouton was even buttery as the Gruyere cheese played it's melted drums on top as the band leader. My wine was a Saint Helena Cab, which had bold flavors that rounded out, tasting of red berries and oak. My date got the Tuna Tower. A very nice dish almost sushi like but taken to the next level. The layers of Tuna tartar being rigid in texture sat dominantly on the tender succulent crab. The two texture profiles played harmoniously followed by the crescendo of avocado then rice. It was a delectable orchestra of flavors mild texture differences with a heavy hand of seafood. Wonderful. For dinner I was going bold - red meat and I needed a wine to compliment the experience. My server suggested an Italian wine of Bocelli Sangiovese. It was bold yet had nice notes of berries, wood and bitters. It was a wonderful pairing as I opted for the 16oz USDA Ribeye that consisted of considerable marbling. The wine cut the fat and cleansed the palate while my significate other had the seared sea scallops. They were big, slightly caramelized, and the mushrooms, leaks and tarragon played perfectly with the white pearls of euphoria. All food was cooked to perfection. All in all, the experience is expensive but as one would expect, the attention to detail in all regards of the restaurant were spot on. The wine perfect, the staff well informed and professional, and the food fresh and flavorful. I highly suggest the destination to rub elbows with the semi-elite and see why this restaurant draws their ilk. Bravo, well done and I'll be back! read more

Grill 225 - Tuna Tower! - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

What a fabulous place! The head host, Gerald, is an absolute gem!!! Such wonderful service and fantastic food! Can't wait to come back again!!!! I highly recommend!!!! read more

Second time here and the food was so much better, Rooftop has amazing views and great drinks.

The food was excellent. The filet was cooked perfectly, the baked potato was amazing and be sure not to skip dessert!We had the banana bread pudding and it was the best we've ever had. We are still talking about this meal 2 weeks later. The staff was friendly and the ambiance was perfect for a date night. The booths are curved inwards for privacy which made it feel romantic. This was a special dinner that we will never forget. read more

Grill 225 - Baked potato fixings - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Incredible location in the heart of downtown Charleston. Ambiance is warm, lighting is dim which gives it a romantic feel. The Nitrotinis were such a treat, with a fun presentation. The deserts were phenomenal. The banana bread pudding and the crème brûlée were divine! I highly recommend those! What was the real treat was Jimmy! He was wonderful, attentive, and was so hospitable! read more

Grill 225 - Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee, Banana Bread Pudding - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The food was excellent and the service was even better. My wife and I go to high end steak houses all the time and were very pleased with our apps, salads, meals and dessert. It was nice to find an old school steak house that still knows how to season and put a nice crust on a mid-rare steak. Wife's scallops were excellent as well. Our waiter (can't remember his name), but he was from Jersey was awesome. We come to Charleston 4-5 times a year to see family, we will definitely be back!! Joe & Laura read more

Service was great! Food was ok. I had high expectations and they fell a little short. Not sure this would be my first go to place when wanting a steak again. read more

This restaurant did not disappoint for my 2nd visit. My best friend treated me to dinner for my birthday last weekend. We checked in at the desk, was immediately seated, and was brought champagne to start the evening. Our server, JB stopped by to wish me a Happy Birthday and looked forward to serving us. Then, the basket of bread was brought out. I absolutely love the roll with the slice of tomato on top, warm and delicious. We ordered our steak, creamed spinach and an alcohol drink. Here's when reading is fundamental. I thought I ordered a fuzzy navel. Instead I ordered a Nitro Peach Vodka. That drink was smoking, creamy, and filled with taste! The temperature of the steaks were perfect, the sides were hot and we even had leftovers for the next day. To end the night we ordered a very YUMMY warm peach cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream. It was brought on a plate with whipped cream, a slice of strawberry and a lit candle. How sweet is that! Thank you Grill 225 for making my Birthday Dinner Special! Thanks JB for being an Awesome server. We will be back! read more

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This is one of the better places to grab a meal and a drink. The kind of place that I really like, leather and wood. The wine list is full of nice little gems that compliment a good piece of grilled beef, succulent chicken, fish, or shellfish. On my most recent experience we opted to share an appetizer of charred octopus and received a complimentary glass of champagne. Luke had been our waiter for the previous time as well. He is an intelligent and thoughtful person, who knows when (and when not) to check in. That's a soft skill that is awfully hard to teach. She had the charred octopus appetizer. A wonderful dish atop a bed of greens. Really large enough to share or if paired with another app, like the shrimp cocktail I enjoyed, a meal itself. Speaking of the Shrimp cocktail...5 succulent jumbo shrimp with a great Cocktail sauce. Maybe the best on the peninsula? It was really good nonetheless. For entrees, we both opted for beef that night. She had the NY Strip, I had the Ribeye. Beef here is Prime. Strip bold and beefy and the ribeye was unctuous. Well marbled the way you expect a good piece of beef to be. Cooked to perfection, juicy, and seasoned nicely. We shared a wonderful bottle of Saldo, a wonderful deep ruby colored wine from The Prisoner Wine Company. Saldo means "balance or balanced" in Spanish and the wine is a balanced blend of Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, and Syrah. Nice and spicy (think white pepper), cherry, touch of licorice, with tannins like a velvet Elvis painting! A wonderful wine to accompany a nice piece of beef. Be warned its not the cheapest place, but hey You're in Charleston, open up that wallet! LOL All in all a great place to enjoy a great meal. read more

Grill 225 - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Ordered the grilled lobster, filet mignon, and sautéed mushrooms. The filet was cooked so perfect. The grilled octopus was amazing, the arugula and dressing were the perfect match with the octopus! Our server, Rafael, was so nice! Will definitely be coming back next time we visit! read more

The food was some of the best Filets, scallops and Tuna tower we have ever had! Service and ambiance were beyond expectations! Highly recommend read more

Overpriced, fatty steaks, huge French onion soup, wierd salad, huge fries. We will not go back. When you say a steak is prime, it should be prime, not 30% fat. read more

What a treat! Beautiful ambiance and amazing service. Thank you Scott for taking good care of us. I started off with their nitro martini that you have to wait 3 minutes before you can drink it But it was very tasty once it defrosted. I'll say my only complaint is that they give you huge servings of just about everything! The French onion soup crock could have served 3 people. It was so good, but I could only eat about a third of it. The focaccia bread in the bread basket was one of my favorite things of the meal. I had the tomato pie thinking it would be a light meal, but it too was also huge - and absolutely delicious! Full of beautiful tomatoes cooked perfectly with saucy-cheesy filling and that crust! What I would have given to be able to take it to go to eat later, but we were returning to our hotel room. The salad never got smaller as I ate through it either. . It was dressed with a great dressing and sprinkled with feta cheese. My hubby's steak was delicious. He added a baked potato that they cut in half for us to share and it was so big he only ate half of his half - I couldn't even think about sharing in the other half. Anyway, if you have large appetites & stomachs, this is definitely the place to go. It was a beautiful evening and I hope to return someday when we visit Charleston again. read more

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I traveled 11 hours for nitrotini's for my 50Th bday. The bartender brought 3. One had a smidge of smoke. The other 2 had none. The bar was not busy at all, nor was the restaurant. When the bartender finally came back about 30 minutes later, I told him there was no smoke. He said he was out of nitrogen and too busy trying to open. He was so rude and acted as if I was a bother. Happy 50th b-day to me! I was so disappointed. This put a damper on my trip. I wont be back. read more