Visited Charleston and multiple friends suggested Poogan's Porch. Loved the vibe and physical…read morespace. The food was great (probably ate too many biscuits) as was our server Emily! We'll definitely go back next time we're in town. The bartender made a great extra dirty martini too!

Poogan's porch has the best aesthetic, food, and service! I want to give a huge shout out to Eisha!…read moreShe took great care of my daughter and I. Definitely will visit again when back in Charleston!

Food service and ambiance were top shelf. The crab soup excellent. The fried green tomatoes over…read moregrits was sick. The chicken livers were killer !!

First off the food was amazing. We had the fried tomatoes and they were great. My wife and I had…read moreboth specials the Tuna Ahi and the Cajun Mahi Mahi. Both were the best! To top everything off, the waitress Leah, I couldn't say enough of what a great employee she is. I have wrote maybe two reviews in my life but this place deserved a review.

Before I visited SC, I said there were three kinds of food I wanted to try: Fresh seafood, BBQ and…read moreLowcountry cuisine. I'm glad I did some research and found Florence's. I ordered the 1/2 honey fried chicken w/ mac & cheese and collard greens. For dessert, we shared pecan pie. The chicken was moist & delicious from being brined and seasoning in the batter. The batter was crunchy, and perfectly applied so you didn't bite into a hunk of just batter. Likewise, the sides were some of the best I had during my trip to SC. Lastly, the pecan pie was really good also. However, I was expecting a bigger & taller slice. Regarding the ambiance, its smart casual here. The decor is fancier vs the down home cooking. Danielle took very good care of us. She was friendly & attentive. Florence's did the trick for us. We had eaten a lot of raw seafood and BBQ. This Lowcountry cuisine gave us a nice change of pace during our trip.

I was excited to try this new spot. The updated decor and inviting atmosphere looked great…read more We started off with the fried green tomatoes and tomato pie. My friend said the tomato pie was really good but it's all cheese and tomatoes. The fried green tomatoes were crispy but needed seasoning. They were incredibly bland. For the main dish she ordered the smash burger and I ordered the fish and grits. She took one bite of the smash burger and sent it back saying it tasted like a frozen burger you'd get at Walmart. The fish and grits were ok. They too were bland and needed salt. A LOT of salt or any other seasoning. The okra, Lima beans and corn that come in this dish also tasted like it came out of a frozen bag. There is no seasoning in this dish whatsoever. Unfortunately this place was a miss and we won't be returning. Also the bathrooms look like a porta potty. You know the cheap plastic that porta potties are made out of? Yeah that's what the stalls are made out of. It looks so cheap and a big contrast from the rest of the restaurant. The staff was nice but they also look like they hate working here.

We loved this place. This is in a quaint house in the…read moremiddle of the French Quarter. Having a reservation is a must. The hostess was extremely sweet and surprised me with some ice cold water while sitting on the porch because I didn't think about putting sunscreen on earlier that day at the beach.... Oops! We got a half order of the crab which was honestly hard to eat. They crack the shells for you but maybe a little too much in ours. There were tiny shells all in it! For dinner my husband got the trout fish of the day. He normally isn't a big fish guy but absolutely loved it and had great flavor. I had the pork chop which was just falling off the bone. It was very tender meat and was a huge portion! We had an endless amounts of espresso martinis (which was the best I had in Charleston) and old fashion.

This location came highly recommended by my hairstylist, who has exceptional taste in food…read more Unfortunately, we couldn't get a reservation at our usual dinner time, so we decided to try just a few items. We ordered the cornbread, which I had high hopes for; it was decently flavored but a bit on the dry side. The deviled eggs were delicious, though they were slightly too spicy for our liking. We finished them anyway. For dessert, we opted for the chocolate mint grasshopper dessert, which was absolutely phenomenal. Ordering drinks was a bit more challenging. Although they carry Licor 43, I was told they don't offer the Carajillo since they don't have coffee on-site. I found this strange because they did make an espresso martini for me. The waiter explained that they don't have the machine on-site but source nitro coffee from an alternative supplier. Overall, we were excited to try this restaurant due to all the positive reviews, but we found it a bit underwhelming, to be fair. We only sampled a few items.

Yesterday Olivia and I went to look at rehearsal dinner options, and I think we both felt good…read moreabout moving forward with Parcel 32. It's exciting to make another major wedding decision and feel like we're getting closer to having everything come together. At the same time, I've been feeling a little uneasy about some of the budget conversations. Part of it is that I don't always feel like Olivia and I approach spending the same way. One thing that bothered me was that after deciding on Parcel 32, the conversation quickly shifted toward adding things like a photographer for the rehearsal dinner. My reaction was that we should wait until we understand the full wedding budget before making those decisions. There are still major unknowns, especially rentals, and I don't think we really know what the final numbers are going to look like. The same thing comes up with invitations. Olivia wants high end stationery and sees it as an important part of the wedding. I understand the perspective that it's our wedding and that it's a once in a lifetime event. But I also feel like I keep coming back to the budget while she keeps coming back to the experience. What makes me uncomfortable is treating money that appears to be left over in one category as money that's immediately available to spend somewhere else. In my mind, we don't know what we truly have left until the entire budget is finalized. Just because the rehearsal dinner comes in under budget doesn't necessarily mean we should immediately spend that difference somewhere else. Another thing that keeps coming back into my head is that Olivia makes very good money. She's probably making somewhere between $135,000 and $145,000 a year, which is objectively a strong income. So when I hear things like, "Maybe I need a second job to pay for that," my reaction is that a second job isn't really the issue. From my perspective, the issue is spending decisions. When I look at her financial situation, I don't see someone who has an income problem. I see someone who has made a series of expensive decisions that, when combined, created the situation she's in today. The apartment is one example. It was a really nice apartment, but given the amount of debt she already had, I don't think it was the most financially responsible choice. The rhinoplasty is another example. Whether it was personally important to her or not, it was still a major expense added on top of an already difficult financial situation. The dog is another one. I love Rio and I'm happy we have him, but realistically, a dog is another financial commitment that probably wasn't necessary at that point in time. Then there's the Jeep, which is probably the biggest example of all. Individually, each of these decisions can be justified. But when I step back and look at them together, I see a pattern of choosing things she wanted despite already carrying significant debt. That's what worries me. Not because of the wedding itself, but because I wonder whether that same pattern could show up later with vacations, kids, housing upgrades, or other major purchases. Maybe I'm overthinking it. Maybe wedding planning is making me more sensitive to these things. But I don't think my concern is really about invitations or photographers. I think it's about whether we fundamentally approach money differently. The reality is that our families are already spending roughly $225,000 on this wedding. That's an incredible amount of money, and I don't personally feel the need to push beyond that. I want us to have an amazing wedding, but I also want us to be disciplined and intentional about where the money goes. For now, I'm trying to separate what is a legitimate concern about long term financial compatibility from what is simply stress and uncertainty that comes with planning a large wedding.

Breaded AF on the fried seafood. The ratio between breading and seafood was 3 to 1. Breading…read moreoverwhelmed the seafood. Also, our appetizer came out after we were eating our mains; wish I would have refused it. Not cool. The waiter was nice so no complaint there. Really a bummer for a dinner we were looking forward to enjoying.

Cute place, good food, but the excellent and friendly service from Anna was the real highlight of…read moreour visit. Thanks Anna! We had the scallops, charred okra, and BBQ tuna, no complaints. I don't usually leave reviews but I felt after this experience she deserved the credit. If her service is the standard at this restaurant then it's definitely worth a try.

SNOB was the first restaurant we ate at after arriving in Charleston, and it came highly…read morerecommended by our friends who live in the area. Since it's owned by the same Hall family behind Hall's Chophouse, we were excited to give it a try. We had reservations but asked if we could sit at the bar instead, which ended up being a great choice. Our bartender was incredibly sweet and helpful when it came to choosing what to order and made us feel welcome from the start. There was also live music that night, which my husband was especially excited about since they were playing 80s covers. The menu focuses on Lowcountry cuisine, and everything we ordered was delicious. We started with the clams and then shared the pork chop and BBQ tuna. Every dish was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The cocktails were smooth, well made, and paired perfectly with the meal. To make the evening even more special, our bartender brought us two glasses of bubbles to celebrate my birthday, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Great food, great drinks, live music, and genuinely excellent service. It was the perfect way to kick off our Charleston trip. Also I forgot to mention that the shrimp and grits here are supposed to be the best in town!

Excellent food. Killer cocktails. And an awesome staff that is always courteous, attentive, and…read morefun. If you're getting food, definitely try the blistered green beans, poutine, and the farmer's salad (which is like a Cobb salad/bowl, it's amazing) *but* my all-time fave is the fried chicken sandwich - it's honestly one of the best l've ever had in Charleston. Also, this place is huge so they were able to accommodate my friend's post-wedding party (about 20 people) at the last minute and we had a blast. Everywhere else we tried to go either didn't have the space for us or were closing so it totally made our night! We just made sure to call ahead to check and they were more than happy to have us - the bride was happy so you know it was good :) Bottom line, the Peacock is a local gem hidden in plain sight on East Bay and, as a local, it's become one of my top go-to's in Charleston. You can't beat the prices (seriously), ambience, quality, and awesome staff. They also have live music every week so they know how to keep it classy and lively at the same time. I highly recommend checking it out!

A huge shout-out to The Peacock for once again taking such wonderful care of our friend and us on…read moreher 50th Birthday! The staff went above and beyond, and the entire evening went off without a hitch. The bartenders were fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and made sure everyone's glasses were never empty (water included!). We also ordered one of our favorite dishes, the Farmer's Salad with Chicken, and it was absolutely delicious -- so good, in fact, that we dove right in and forgot to take a photo first! The food at the surrounding tables looked equally incredible; I'd especially recommend the cheese plate and the tuna. As a bonus, there's a nightclub on the second floor that gets lively on weekends, so the fun doesn't have to stop after dinner. If you haven't been to The Peacock yet, do yourself a favor and stop by -- great food, great drinks, and a wonderful atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Very rustic good find. Different atmosphere but very comforting. No frills but food was good. Got…read morethe clam strips and fresh catch sandwich. Sides were scalloped potatoes (amazing worth the $5) and cucumber salad (good and different). The he sandwich was blackened and messy but very tasty. The clam strips tasted fresh and not over cooked. We also got an order of hush puppies. They were great and to my liking not sweet. Reminded me of Grandmas. Being southern I always critique the sweet tea and theirs is spot on! Very friendly server. I was pleased with the meal and basic menu and they do it well. A little pricey but I would highly recommend this place.

Tom was the coolest bartender ever, so calm and friendly. He was knowledgeable about what's…read moreavailable. Oysters were delicious and fresh. They serve a nice variety from saltier to more briny. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating under a covered patio. I'd recommend reservations if going for dinner, but they're not required.

Everything we ordered was delicious. The portions were generous and everything was very fresh. The…read moreserver had great recommendations - my husband and I ordered the fries green tomatoes, Ashleigh's shrimp and grits, and the seafood platter with the grit cakes -- a must!

The food was awesome. I ordered grilled shrimp with collards and some fried okra. The shrimp were…read moreseasoned so well and tasted really good. The collard greens were juicy and very flavorful. The okra was awesome of course because that is their signature dish. Our server did a great job at refilling drinks, recommending orders, and had a great attitude. There were lots of people there, so we had to wait about 10 minutes before we were sat inside. The bar was looking good and the booth was comfortable. You can choose to sit outside with the live music or inside. Overall the food and experience was amazing.

Cute location, cute courtyard with seating. Had the mule mocktail, tasty! For food we had the she…read morecrab soup, not the best in town, heavy on the flour but tasty all the same. The fried green tomatoes were wonderful. The service was also great, Gretchen was knowledgeable and with specific allergies she offered great alternatives. Oh and the in house hot sauce was tasty had a great Smokey flavor.

82 Queen was another new restaurant my family and I got to try while on Spring Break this year. We…read morehad reservations for Easter dinner at 6pm. We were a little early for our reservations and were told that they are seating exactly on time, which was totally fine. We strolled around a bit and returned at our designated time. We were seated on the first floor in a room near the street. We loved how each room had a different ambiance to it! It really is a beautiful restaurant with a lot of charm to it! Our waitress was very nice! She was very helpful with her recommendations and very attentive. My husband and I both ordered drinks and my daughter ordered a Shirley Temple. Her Shirley Temple was extremely grenadine heavy, which I think they assumed they were doing her a favor, but she was a bit overwhelmed by how sweet it was. They serve it with a Sprite instead of Ginger Ale, just FYI. For dinner, I of course had to order the She Crab soup. Believe the hype! It was the best She Crab soup I had in Charleston. It was sheer perfection. I ordered the Skillet Chicken Cutlets and my husband had the Braised Beef Short Ribs. His dinner was delicious, the short ribs were so soft and tender and just melted in your mouth. I enjoyed the few bites of his more than my chicken, even though my meal was still good. There was A LOT of corn with my meal, but everything had such a great taste to it. We rounded the dinner off with a piece of Pecan Pie and vanilla ice cream which was very good as well. This restaurant is definitely on the more expensive side so be ready to drop a pretty penny. Overall, it was pretty darn good, and we will probably be back!