Such a delicious and cozy spot! The patio was picturesque, but grabbed a table inside at the bar to avoid a wait. I'm glad we did, because the bartender was friendly and attentive! The grilled yellowfin tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes was our favorite, and the scallops a close second. The flavors were unique and delicious! We also loved the cauliflower dip. All of the staff worked as a team and it showed! Thanks for the great experience read more

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We love this place. Food is always delicious and the staff is incredible. Outside seating is fun if it's not too hot! Inside can be jumping but corner tables help, and they always give us one when they can. read more

The mussels were definitely the highlight of our meal. perfectly cooked and paired with an amazing garlic pesto sauce . Everything else we tried was good, though nothing really stood out. One thing that wasn't great and had an odd fishy taste was the cauliflower dip. That said, the location is great and the staff was wonderful! read more

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This place is really amazing - we were sitting outside on the patio, so nice. I am really sad that I still was full from the dinner, so I had the PEI mussels only, but they were delicious. The also tried to offer us different vegetarian dishes and also had one on the menu. So an absolutely outstanding service. Everyone was really happy with the Choice. We paid for the dinner $86.58 for the four of us including drinks - which was more than fine. This place is a clear recommendation and I definitely would come again. 5 well deserved stars. read more

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Another friendly and warm staff with a comfortable and inviting dining venue. There's a real effort here to make sure you have everything you need, and they are top of making you feel welcome. The seafood was very well done as was the special soup. While many have said they love the lasagna (which is why I ordered it) in their reviews I found it to be un-original and a huge disappointment. It was pretty much just some layered noodles with a crumbly Bolognese layered in between. There was little to no bechamel nor cheese other than on top. Either someone made it wrong or this recipe is a fail; if you are a fan of lasagna, I can all but assure you that you'll be disappointed. read more

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Every visit is consistent and high quality. Best service on SI from the greeting of the host through the service of the meal. Last night (1May) was non exception. Suzanne was exceptional including food and wine suggestions. Service was well paced and food served hot. Everyone is working together at High Thyme to create a great experience. Bonus was a meal on the deck with perfect weather. The food is always exceptional with imaginative specials. On this night. We enjoyed a shrimp pasta special that was fresh, well balanced with garlic, butter and red pepper. I had the tilefish special that included a generous portion perfectly cooked on top of grits with a creamy bean accompaniment. We enjoyed a tangy key lime pie for desert. read more

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Very sneakily becoming some of my favorite food in Charleston. Their entrees are next level good. Coming here this time has solidified my confidence that I can always get a good meal here. The grilled yellowfin tuna (I could pick the rareness which I liked) knocked my socks off. It was paired with wasabi mashed potatoes and edamame mango salad. One of the best and unique meals I've had in Charleston in a minute. Also the ambience in here is great! Feels like a cozy house. The service is very personable and kind. Please don't skip out on this place! read more

High Thyme Cuisine - Baked Four Cheese Cauliflower Dip - New American Near Me - Sullivans Island, South Carolina

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Very underrated spot on Sullivans Island. You can usually get seated without much of a wait, which is hard to find around here. The lasagna is great, but my go-to is the lamb meatloaf. Inside, it has a cozy, welcoming vibe, the patio is a nice option, and the waitstaff is always super friendly. read more

High Thyme Cuisine - PEI Mussels - New American Near Me - Sullivans Island, South Carolina

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FANTASTIC PLACE!!! If I could add another star I would! Emily is delightful! Food is fantastic! It the wait staff is the cherry on top! read more

We had a 35 minute wait which I did not mind. I figured if a place has a wait like that , it must be good. What I did not expect was $42 special plate of fish. We ordered Mahi and was told that they had run out and if substituting for halibut was ok. We (we were splitting plate) agreed. What I was not prepared for was the $42 price tag associated with it. I don't recall anything on the menu with that price. The tuna was next most expensive at $36. The fish was ok but was not extraordinary. The portion was not very generous either. So just be aware before ordering the special with special pricing. read more

What a treasure! This restaurant has great people, fabulous food and a relaxed upscale front porch atmosphere. It was our first time BUT it will Not be our last! read more

High Thyme Cuisine - Halibut Special - New American Near Me - Sullivans Island, South Carolina

Dinner on Sullivans Island at High Thyme was great, mostly thanks to our amazing waitress. She was so friendly and made the whole night feel special. The food was fantastic, but her kindness really stood out. read more

High Thyme Cuisine - Grilled beef tenderloin - New American Near Me - Sullivans Island, South Carolina

Loved it. Amazing food!! Great service. Loved the vibe! Be there at 5pm. Rope drop to get in quickly.

Oh how I love High Thyme Cuisine on Sullivans Island! Emily, Andy and the rest of the gang are always so nice and go out of their way to make you feel welcomed. Lately I have just been popping in for some small plates and a cocktail or two, or even wine when it's 1/2 price wine night! It's the perfect amount of food and always delicious. Pictured are the following: *Seared Scallops atop Herb Garlic & Parmesan Riced Cauliflower, Arugula, Balsamic Reduction *Lamb Meatballs with Rosemary Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, Herb Oil, Sourdough bread *Some 1/2 off veltliner wine * Baked Four Cheese Cauliflower Dip Grilled Pita, Italian Olives (my favorite thing on the menu) *A perfectly prepared extra dirty Martini from Andy! read more

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What a great find! We loved this place, a twist on comfort food like meatloaf with lamb and lasagna with bolognese, both were delicious with generous portions. we literally licked our plates clean. Friendly staff and you can tell regulars come often. Lovely place! read more

Lively bar - Jessie behind the bar is the best. Food was insane. I want to eat this every day. Great service! read more

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I can't wait to come back just to end up trying everything else on the menu! We got here a little after 5 since they open at 5 and it's first come first served, no reservations. We got outdoor seating which I highly recommend especially with this amazing weather. You feel like you're on someone's front porch, getting the views of everything going on on the Main Street! They had a great cocktail list and great options for wine and beer. I was also surprised at the prices, definitely thought it'd be pricier for the high quality of food! This will definitely be one of our new coveted date night spots. My husband ordered the special of the day and kept talking about how well seasoned and cooked the steak was and how perfectly creamy the potatoes were. See my pictures to see everything we ordered! read more

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This place is fantastic! Service is impeccable, as was the food. Expect to wait but grab a drink & sit outside. It's worth the wait! Best meal we had in our 3 days in Charleston! read more

High Thyme Cuisine - Shrimp & crab cake with grits - New American Near Me - Sullivans Island, South Carolina

Unfortunately, I did not take pictures because of the group we were with, but everyone enjoyed everything that was ordered! I got the spinach and mushroom risotto, which was beyond delicious! My husband got the halibut special and thought it was fantastic. For dessert we split a heavenly layered mascarpone, mousse, and chocolate ganache. I don't know what it was called, but it was amazing! As busy as it was, our server was fantastic. It was really cute to sit on the porch to eat as well. read more

Great service and food. We both had the mushroom risotto and I added sea scallops but you have the option to add a variety of proteins. The scallops and risotto were perfectly cooked and the risotto had very good flavor and the portion size was perfect. We had the key lime pie for dessert which was delicious. The restaurant is a bit dated and very loud, but the service and food outweigh the noise. read more

Good food, nice vibe. It's a quaint restaurant, very nice but not too fancy. I recommend ordering their seafood dishes. They also don't take reservations, so if you're looking for somewhere without having a reservation, this is a great option. read more

Such a cute restaurant on a very busy street. Parking can be tough to find. We went for lunch and were very happy with our food. I had the fish of the day that came with a succotash. My husband got the Grilled Beef Tenderloin and was very satisfied as well. Good service. Good food. Stop in! read more

This is such a nice little restaurant and they have both indoor and outside on the porch seating. Menu is great with something for everyone and you can't beat the friendly service. You always feel welcomed here, and that is greatly appreciated. Be aware, No reservations and they are always busy, but it's worth the wait and you can always sip on a refreshing beverage while waiting. read more

Situated inside an old house just a stones throw away from the Sullivan's Island beach, this little knock-your-socks off restraint is everything you love about a little beach down eatery plus all the bells and whistles. They are not taking reservations currently, but a group of 4 of us decided to test try to grab a bite here. The hostess (who I believe was also the manager) was bubbly and friendly and let us know the wait times for an indoor table (30 minutes) or an outdoor table (90 minutes). We chose to sit indoors and headed to the bar to grab drinks while we waited. Even though the bar is small and there was only one bartender, he was fast and at tentative. We did not have to wait long for our drinks and they were all well prepared. We enjoyed them sitting on the porch while we waited! It was lovely. Once our table was ready, we ordered the crab cakes appetizer and our entrees. I had the risotto and asked them if they could add scallops, and they happily accommodated our request. The food did take some time to come out (maybe 30-40 minutes) but it was the weekend of a big event in town and there were three big parties ahead of us. Once the food came out it was worth the wait! We all enjoyed our meal! There was a mix up with my friend's dish but they were quick to offer solutions, and she was still pleased with her meal. To further amend the mistake, the manager herself came over and offered us a free desert of our choosing! We had the flourless chocolate cake and loved it. If you're looking for a more upscale dinner with a beach vibe, this is the spot! read more

High Thyme Cuisine - The Risotto. I added scallops. So good! - New American Near Me - Sullivans Island, South Carolina

Excellent food in a laidback, cozy setting with friendly Southern service. And, man, the desserts! read more

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This place is so cute. We sat outside and there was no wait on a Saturday night! The cocktails were delicious, crab cake wonderful, service was spectacular AND they accommodated my picky nine year old with no problem. If we vacation here again (and we probably will) we will definitely come back to High Thyme! read more

Honestly. We came in from the beach to grab some appetizers and a couple drinks and felt judged the whole time. Like we didn't belong in their "fine" establishment. Vibe was terrible. No music. Rude staff. Food was mediocre. 10/10 would not recommend. They didn't ask if we wanted to order more food or have another drink. Just brought the check, set it on the table and left. It was literally like they just couldn't wait for us to leave. Never felt so unwanted at a business in my life. Will not be back. That's for sure! If you're a normal person looking for a good time near the beach this is not your spot. If you like overspending on food and dressing up in the sand, this is all you. That's my two cents. Take it or leave it. read more

Went here a few weeks ago to celebrate my mother's birthday and it was the perfect lowcountry spot for the celebration. We enjoyed our fair share of wine and cocktails, with a great wine selection and unique cocktail menu. The scallop appetizer (a special of the night) was so rich and honestly could've been my whole meal if I let it. I paired my wine and scallops with another special of the night, the tilefish with some carrots and gouda grits. One of the best seafood dishes I've had in Charleston-- as a Charleston native. The fish was prepared just right and as full as I left I stayed a proud member of the clean plate club!! Fork ate first and forgot to grab a picture- but will be back again SOON! read more

High Thyme Cuisine - a table with menus - New American Near Me - Sullivans Island, South Carolina

Great outdoor seating with heaters (we came in late October). The food here is delicious, no doubt about that. However, the portions are small. My entree salad came with two scallops and the crabcake entree had one small cake. The tuna entree was the only one at the table that seemed like a good size. Plan on having an appetizer or dessert. read more

5 star tribute to this great little restaurant on Sullivan's Island! A great big thank you to the staff that went out of their way to make us feel so welcome. It's always great when a waitress goes out her way to share stories. We thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday Brunch experience and the Rare Seared Tuna Salad...OMG I'll definitely be back. My friend ordered the Corned Beef Hash and her thoughts were exactly the same. The ambiance is exactly what you expect on this quaint island town. We loved it so much that we lingered on the deck for at least 20 minutes sipping Sunday Brunch Magnolias. Do yourself a favor and stop by! read more

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Fan-flipping-tastic!!! The food was amazing! The best we've had in Charleston so far. Obviously fresh and cooked to perfection. Look at the pictures! The pork was really good, the seafood and chicken pasta was great! The crab cakes were tasty as well. The staff and waitresses were friendly, we felt like family. Try this place, well worth it! read more

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Our food was fantastic..I had the tuna. Great with chili type sauce. My wife had an arugula salad with scallops. Delicious. Our new go-to restaurant when we come to the beach. Beth was a superior server. Great personality. We ate on the deck. Has a great time with great ambiance. We met Emily, one of the owners. They made us feel at home. We had a marvelous time. read more

Breakfast in charleston on a Sunday is next to impossible So had to go to sullivans island and found this gem. Excellent food, good service and a bit pricey but so worth it. The corned beef hash was the best we ever had. Truly home made. I had the breakfast burrito and my husband had an omelette. We also ordered the French toast. Everything was definitely home made and delicious. Again charleston is very expensive to eat here. But this was a gem. read more

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Terrific first experience dining at High Thyme. We went on a Tuesday and thought we would be getting the tapas menu (per their website). Our server told us that this was discontinued due to covid. No worries since we had heard great things about their regular menu. We started with wine (good selection and very well priced) and one of us had the Sullivans Hoocharita (tasty but lacked the zing we expected from the jalapeño and fizzy limeade). We love dining family style so we started with the Arugula salad x2 (great portion size and very fresh/tasty with right amount of dressing) and the seared tuna (perfectly done and accompanied nicely with quinoa). The four of us then split 3 mains Catch of the day (Mahi Mahi), Grilled Yellowfin Tuna and Shrimp Andouille and Chicken Linguine. Portion sizes were terrific and staff was great with the sharing, providing us with plenty of plates. The dishes were all fresh, well plated and cooked to our liking. All the dishes were a little mildly seasoned for us so when we come back (and we will!!) I think we will mix up our menu choices more and request to have spices amped up a bit. Loved the fact that the restaurant wasn't at all pushy as we sat around to chat well after our meal. Thanks for giving us time to enjoy the evening. I can see why this is a local fave!! read more

I went here on a date and it was enjoyable. I believe the star of the show were the friendly staff. Our waitress was so nice. The ambiance of the place was also very pleasant. I think this place lacked in a good drink menu. Nothing really stood out to me to be a high quality cocktail. It was really basic drinks. I think they can up the creativity to make it up to standard with the food. I got a lamb meatball to start. The meatball was really good. Only 2 meatballs were on it. But I don't think a tomato sauce emphasizes the lamb. Honestly, could barely tell it was lamb, but it was super juicy. I would either like a beef/pork and more meatballs or lamb meatballs with a different sauce. For my entree I got the salmon and that was incredible. My only thing was maybe a little too much dill sauce. It sort of drowned my plate... but... everything else about the salmon dish was soooo yummy and decently creative. I'm a big fan of the salmon. Lastly, I tried a bite of my date's key lime pie. I know what to look for in a key lime pie, I've been to key west before and been on a key lime pie tour, and this pie was overly sweet for me. I would like it to be more tart and lime flavored. read more

Simply impressed from beginning to end. Everyone here has the proper sense of urgency for their patrons and it almost feels like family. We were kindly greeted at the entrance and showed to our table that was kind of tucked away in the back of the restaurant with a little more room and a little more romance, as it was date night after all! The ambiance is super cute with a classy yet casual vibe. It is dimly lit with little tea lanterns on all the tables. Out front on the patio they have those classy heaters next to the seats (at first I was envious of those sitting out front, but became grateful after our amazing waitress Dede came to greet us and inform us of the specials going on that night. She was full of energy and personality. She had absolutely no problem asking the chefs the questions I had, even when I told her not to worry about it. I got a glass of the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc (I wish I remembered the name of it because I ended up getting another glass mid meal to help finish off the amazing meal and have a little as dessert). But regardless, the rest of their drink list was nice and diverse with some things that were a bit more bold than what I chose. Now the food: (my boyfriend is quite the picky eater so we picked the things we knew he would enjoy since we split everything though next time I would love to be a bit more adventurous as they have a lot of interesting things, especially on the appetizer portion of the menu) so what'd we get? The braised short rib tacos to start which were almost melt in your mouth, yet very lean still. Next was the cauliflower cheese dip which was amazing and surprising and brilliant. There's just something about the texture and the creaminess and the perfect pieces of grilled flat bread and then paired with those cute green olives?! I never knew I would have so much to say about a cheese dip, let me tell you. For the main course we split the Linguini with chicken and sausage which was also lovely and plenty for two, especially after the two apps. I can't wait to come back to try some more of their menu! read more

The best of the best. Chef gets A 10 for the steak - 10+++++ for the Greek tort. Seriously unbelievable The salad dressing was out of this world. Worth the wait. Every time. Chef. You rocked it. read more

Sat outside with a good atmosphere. Almost everything was great, pass on the creme brûlée flavored with ginger. Great service as well. Would recommend. read more

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Probably the most consistent spot on Sullivan's. Doesn't get the fanfare of OD but should! Love the fish specials, enjoy the bar seating or deck weather permitting. Great service, hostess is the best and always accommodating. read more

Sad face. I'm thrilled to be at our beach place for almost a week for the holidays, and to spend time with my family. Unfortunately, our first meal out together was . . . "meh." I hadn't been here in awhile and was game when my mom suggested it. Tuesday is tapas night and there are about a dozen options. I wasn't impressed with any of them - either the crab cake had shrimp in it (I don't eat shrimp) or the pork carnita had a side with tomato (I'm trying to avoid citrusy things) or the steak came with . . . you get the idea. It was just a weird menu. I ended up not ordering and just observing what everyone else thought. My brother's scallops were good (but with parsnips? odd, methinks) and Dad did try the shrimp-and-crab cake, Mom had a small salad with salmon - but no one was wowed. Our server was very inattentive (Was it because we were all drinking water? Bro did order a glass of wine part-way into the meal, but. . . Not sure if she was just hurried/etc, but she did stand at one corner of the table to refill all four glasses, reaching across everyone - not polite). It was also pretty loud, which is notable because the restaurant is small, the bar area is small and the dining room is carpeted. Weird. The server also clearly didn't ring in orders according to seat number, and when the manager ran our food, she "auctioned it off." I've always been told this is a no-no and as a server, if I got confused about seat numbers, I made notes about who ordered what so I could deliver it correctly - and I did it myself. Looking forward to better future dining experiences this week, but probably not at High Thyme. read more

High Thyme Cuisine - New American Near Me - Sullivans Island, South Carolina