Somewhat disappointed. Hard to blast a place after one visit so I'll compromise some and go with 3 stars. Granted it was lunch, so perhaps the best dishes weren't available, but service in a word sucked. The compressed watermelon starter was ok, the ricotta tasteless. Not worth the money we paid...also the vinaigrette or whatever was supposed to accompany the dish was either not there or indiscernible. I had the shrimp and grits which was quite good. We also had the heirloom tomatoes as a side dish. It took us 10 minutes to flag someone down to change our bread plates which had watermelon juice on them so we can eat the tomatoes. Also the tomatoes came without the "special" salt or pepper. Well I guess anyone could have a bad day, but the restaurant really failed to deliver for me and my wife. We were vacationing in the area from Chicago and went out of our way to try Husk. read more

Husk was a very different and interesting dining option than the other restaurants I visited in Charleston. More extreme in its commitment to Southern flavors and also more modernist than the others. It had dishes like good old-fashioned corn bread with bacon bits cooked and served in a mini cast-iron skillet and, at the other end of the spectrum, compressed melon with a fantastic honey vinaigrette, a preparation style I'd never tasted before but absolutely loved. The shrimp and grits with the poached egg was the pinnacle of that dish for me in Charleston. The only dish that was a bit off for me was the cucumber gazpacho. Interesting flavors but I didn't find it particularly tasty. Overall this was a really great restaurant and made me curious to try the chef's other restaurant McCrady's sometime in the future. read more

By far the best food I ate in Charleston. The food was unbelievably fresh, and well prepared. This place is known for both their cooking and their farm to table ethos. The menu truly embraces this. It changes daily and is determined by the ingredients available. That is a sure way to have only the best of the best. I can't remember what I ate and their is no menu online to refresh my memory but I can say I tried A LOT of different dishes in this place and EVERYTHING, ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING was delicious! Don't walk here, run here. Bring a purse full of cash though, because it ain't cheap. read more

Marvelous! Two days in a row took ourselves through the menu. I really believe you'll enjoy anything you order. No reservations? no worries! Enjoy a few drinks and plates at the bar next door while you take a late night table next door. Charleston slows down by 9 which makes tables easier to come by. read more

Husk is the real deal. Every dish that hit our table came through as promised on the menu. We loved the bread, a pretzel top, moist situation that will not be found anywhere else. All 8 courses that followed were tight, unique and well presented. If you are considering a pilgrimage to Husk, do it. Just show up at 5:15 and do what they tell you. Going through the reservation carrousel is necessary if you have to dine later, for us the early table allowed the staff to pamper and chat. Important to me and boy did our waiter know his stuff. Details are what has made this place shine. read more

I only made it into the bar because I was short notice with no reservations, Bourdain style. Sat at the bar, got a fantastic stout to start off. Ordered The Cheeseburger. Whoop dee door! Turns out it was the best burger I have had in years. Greasy as hell, homemade pickles. Cheese. Wood burning broiler. Fantastic. I would save time and energy and just go here for the burger. Who needs fancy and clever when simple can be soon good. read more

We went to Husk based on the recommendation of the concierge at our hotel. My fiance likes bacon ( like being an understatement ) - so all of the various bacon infused, baked, added, topped, and mixed options were heaven for her! Overall - I would just say it was "ok". The service was ok, the food was ok - but nothing took my breath away. Maybe its because its been so hyped up; maybe because the uniforms were obviously trying to hard to look "hipster rustic"...but it was ok. read more

Totally OVERATED!! If you like eating amongst flies, then this is the place to be. If I could rate below one star, I would. Southern cooking it is not; therefore if you are looking for southern, go elsewhere or view their menu online. Food can only be ordered AS IS, no changes. Meaning, if you wanted to order only one item such as sliced tomatoes, you can only get it if you order the ENTIRE entree that offers sliced tomatoes. Fine dining it is not. In a major city, this restaurant would not rate four stars. Finally,if you are not happy do not waste your time asking for the manager, he can care less. His nonchalant attitude is why I refused to give them my business and returned my order, which at this point was tea. read more

Having first heard of Chef Brock from the PBS series "The Mind of a Chef", I had to visit Husk once I realized I was going to be in Charleston for a wedding. Always skeptical of the saint-like praise that gets tossed around about some chefs, I hoped that the food would be half as good as it appeared. It wasn't; it was twice as good. Before I get to the food, I'll touch on the experience: my wife & I arrived early and visited The Bar at Husk (in the building next door). The drinks at the bar would validate a trip to South Carolina. My barrel-aged Manhattan has changed my expectations of the drink going forward. It was a Manhattan, but almost sweet (in a good way), with little of the harsh alcohol experenice that tends to come from drinking a glass of bourbon. We told our waitress that we had a reservation next door, and she said that she would let us know when it was ready. It was great not be rushed. Once inside Husk, which is an old house converted into use as a restaurant, the building had the feel of a nice, up-scale restaurant, but the dark jeans, plaid shirts, and bow ties of the wait staff said that it was casual. In fact, the table next to us was a group of men in shorts & t-shirts preparing to watch the USC game. Chef's Brock goal is delver great food, but not turn people away for not wearing a coat & tie. But, they still went above & beyond: when my wife made the reservation she mentioned it was going to be my birthday. When we were sat, we were given custom printed menus wishing me a happy birthday. Nice touch. Now the food... On the suggestion of many, we started with the Pigs Ear Lettuce Wraps. You read correctly: we ordered pigs ear. And it was amazing. The lettuce wraps was the perfect balance of fresh, pickled, and delicious pig ear. The ear itself was in little strips, and tasted like the best, crunchiest, bacon strip you'll ever experience. The crunch came from the cartilage, which some cooks remove, but was the perfect texture for this dish. For the entrees I selected the Hertiage pork chop, while my wife ordered the duck leg confit. My pork chop was a perfect medium rare, with the touch of a pink center (yes, you can order pork do the doness of your choice). The chop had a nice smokey flavor, with a sweet fat cap that added to the experience. Add in the mustard greens, and I thought I had was having the best meal in the house. That was until I tried my wife's duck. She won the dinner game. The meet was soft and melted in my mouth, yet the skin was perfectly crispy. With a smokey cherry undertone, the duck was the best plate in the house that day. We split the the apple pot pie for dessert, with barely enough room to finish it. Picture an apple muffin stuffed with an apple pie filling. Amazing. This place lives up to the hype of it's awards. If you get the chance, visit Husk. And order the barrel-aged Manhattan. read more

Amazing food! It usually take mouth to get in and have food. I visit there on my way to Florida. What can I say? Unforgettable experienced! Try small plates, they are all good! read more

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Great dinner, bar was even better. Phenomenal drinks and fresh sliced ham was unreal! read more

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Why is this resturant only 4 stars?? Where have all the other reviewers been eating? This was easily the best resturant I have ever been too. We went with a group of 7 adults and ordered shared multiple dishes. Everything was amazing. The menu changes daily and sometimes even in the middle of a day, so I can't recommend anything. My advice, go there hungry, order a lot and keep eating. Tonight I had the american heritage pork... I will never be able to eat pork again. This was so good I will never be able to replicate it and I doubt other chefs will be able to either. This was such a treat. WOW! Thank you Chef Brock. read more

What's not to enjoy about a restaurant that rhymes with an album that ushered in the 80s? We had catfish, oysters, salads. It was a great break from the heavy, heavy Southern fare that was almost everywhere else, and the dessert was amazing as well. Dining on the porch was casually elegant as well. Highly recommend. read more

Great food, great service! Even Bill Murray and Anthony Bourdain approve! Husks menu is the epitome of farm to table and has something for everyone. Everything is very well balanced often take a unique spin on classics. A MUST when you visit Charleston! read more

Love Husk. Got a reservation very easily back in late August, for lunch. Excellent service, beautiful surrounding and dishes. Everything you expect and have read about it, it's true. Also really enjoyed a visit to the Bar, which is located in a separate bulding next door, with amazing concoctions. read more

Good atmosphere, but more hype than anything. We waited for two hours to be seated, as walk ins without reservations. The food is indeed fresh, but nothing mind blowing. Would I eat there again? Maybe, but is it worth a 6-8 week reservation wait? No. Is it worth a two hour walk in wait? Maybe. We waited and drank at the bar. But were we blown away? No. read more

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Boring. The crowd was age mixed: couples, bacheloretts, small groups, dressy, and jeans. The vibe was, you are lucky you only have to wait 45 minutes for your reservation - go next door and squeeze through the crowed cramped bar and be grateful one of our bartenders will pour you an overpriced drink. OK, I like Jefferson Ocean and at $90 a bottle I expect to pay 100% markup for 11 drams neat; not the equivalent of $495 a bottle. So instead I had a Booker's Perfect Manhattan which was well made by a robot bartender. Once seated the service was inattentive. Water glasses sat empty, the obligatory visit back to the table after being served came near the end of the meal, as did my wine. The food looked good like any moderate priced restaurant. The flavors could be surpassed by my local diner with a flattop. The cornbread side did not trigger a single tastebud. Overall poor value, spotty service, neutral decor, and the food easily forgotten. Boring. read more

We had the pimento spread on baguette for appetizer and shrimp and grits and fried chicken with cucumber salad. All was amazing. Great service by Almade. read more

Husk - At The Husk Charleston SC. Amazing Shrimp and Grits for lunch. Pimento spread appetizer was so tasty. - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Definitely a must! You definitely need a reservation to get it - plan a few months in advance to get one of those. Well worth it! The salted rolls and lard butter they give to every table to start were divine, and all of our food was absolutely fantastic. If they have the Carolina Heritage Pork you should definitely order it. Same for the Confit Duck Leg. We got the cornbread as well - it was also really good. Whenever we're back in Charleston, we will definitely try to get a reservation again! read more

Husk is okay. Not my favorite place for the money. As a local, I think there are far better places to eat in Charleston at that price point. The food is good, but not memorable. My husband and I haven't felt like it's a must for us to go back. I do adore the Carriage House bar. That is something unique for Charleston and worth stopping in for. It can get quite crowded. Last time we went, we had our in-laws in town and we took them to the bar, but it was way too claustrophobic for my Father-in-Law. read more

We were so excited to visit husk and it did not disappoint ! We suggest getting reservations in advance - we were only to get a lunch but it was delicious! We started with the Brussels sprouts and pimento cheese platter. Both were amazing. They should sell that cheese! The cheeseburger was a double patty with bacon and cheese. The mustard relish topping was heavenly. Plus pickles ! Great. I enjoyed the cider flight which was very nice. The entire venue was lovely and photo worthy. read more

Have been a fan of Sean Brock since enjoying an SFA benefit dinner which he prepared over a year ago. I consider him a culinary genius. His cookbook is a visual as well as a delightful read with some wonderful recipes. I have been looking forward to visiting HUSK for over a year and came a thousand miles to Charleston with reservations 2 months in advance to see the eclipse and also dine here. Unfortunately, my visit to HUSK was a major disappointment. In restaurants of this acclaim, I almost always leave with something so impressive I can say it is the best I've ever eaten. Nothing on this visit met that goal. While nothing was terrible, many things were disappointing. Perhaps if our group had been less adventurous and limited the scope of our choices we would have been less disappointed. First of all, one of the best things we were served were the freshly baked yeast rolls with benne seeds, warm and really wonderful. Vivian Howard would cringe that they were served complimentary in a restaurant of this class. Since many of Sean Brock's acclaimed creations are served as appetizers, I personally skipped the entrée to try several. The Southern Fried Chicken Skins with a Pimento Cheese "Ranch" dressing were tasty, a tad heavy on the cornmeal coating- probably the best appetizer we tasted. The "Kentuckyaki" glazed crispy Pig's Ear Lettuce Wraps were a total disaster. Swimming in a balsamic vinegar dressing, whatever the pig's ears did taste like was completely lost and only a faint amount of texture even remained. The Broadbent Country Ham was beautifully served on a plank artfully twisted to resemble roses of ham goodness. The ham was delicious, the companion dense, tiny biscuits, the mustard sauce were a disgrace to such fine ham. If you try the country ham, save your yeast rolls to enjoy it with. The pickles were tasty and were the only thing which complimented the ham. Finally, the crispy SC eggplant with "Appalachian" tomato gravy was also a total disaster. The eggplant which resembled bloated, oversize onion rings was so heavily cornmeal breaded that there was no taste of eggplant at all. The tomato sauce had no seasoning taste at all and did nothing to help the eggplant out. The best entrée of the evening was the fried Catfish. Having eaten really good fried Tennessee catfish all my life, this was quite well prepared. My son's Confit Duck leg was crispy and well roasted. The TN strip steak was very well prepared and tasty but not memorable in any other way. The Wood Fired White Stone Oysters had no taste of fire or cooking at all. The sauce they were served in was not memorable at all and really masked the taste of the oysters. All of the vegetables served with the entree's were meager in quantity and served in a melange with such variety chosen to try to impress more than contribute to enjoyment of the entrée. A side of fried cabbage with SC pears, pecan marmalade, sweet peppers and Brie was so loaded with sweet that the savory of the cabbage was lost. Most disappointing to me was the skillet of real cornbread. Supposedly made with Benton's bacon and with a crumble on top, there was no bacon in the cornbread or crumbled on top. I've made Sean Brock's cornbread from his cookbook recipe at home with Anson cornmeal and Benton's bacon. I thought I would get to taste the real deal for comparison. Save your money, buy the real ingredients and make your own at home. Benton's bacon is unmistakable, you'll know for sure when you've had it. The cornmeal was brown and crispy, just lacking the bacon. We tried a peach shrub, a vinegar based historic drink which dates to colonial times. It was heavy to the vinegar, our party was divided with some liking and some not. We also tried their house made ginger beer. Very heavy to the ginger, we asked for additional soda water to dilute it. Otherwise, it was tasty and an enjoyable beverage. Service was impeccable, our server was very efficient and knowledgeable. We were at the last seating of the day at 9 o'clock. Perhaps our dining experience reflected a hard day in the kitchen. I'll never know, I'll never be back. read more

Amazing experience. Our group had the steak, chicken and snapper. All were so great. Also did the pig ear lettuce wraps and cornbread. 100% recommend lettuce wraps, snapper and the steak was some of the best steak I have ever had. Great atmosphere but need reservations ahead of time. Service was nice too. read more

This is the place to come to get the feel for Southern hospitality. Food and service were both amazing. We ordered the catfish and the wreckfish, both where perfect. We also had the real cornbread with bacon crumbles a must order. read more

This is a true Charleston staple. Their lettus wraps are amazing! If you're not a fan of bacon/ pork I would not recommend this restaurant. But if you are a true bacon lover (like me) be prepared to have the best dinner of your life! And definitely leave room for dessert, their chess pie is my absolute favorite! read more

we had a lovely experience here. the fried chicken skins were tasty and crunchy, drinks were strong, service was great. tables were a little close together and too small to order a large spread of food, plus the place was loud - although they have an elevator, I would not recommend for those with limited mobility. however, the food was fresh and delicious. price wise ~ expect around $40 a person with drinks and appetizers - the "farm to table" experience is worth it! read more

Heard the hype about this place, saw the overall four star review, and realized it's popular by the need to make a reservation far in advance, but I seriously don't get it. My gf and I went for late lunch yesterday. I had the cheeseburger, which was very lackluster - two patties, cheese and pickles only. Not much flavor. The potato wedges with the burger were just like anywhere else. I got the bean/tomato/onion side, which was honestly the best part of the meal. My gf had the chicken fried steak, which was bland and dry. She said the potatoes with them were good. We also had the hush puppies; they had no flavor at all. Only the white dipping sauce saved them. But you could have put the white sauce on just about anything and it would have been good, so the hush puppies were a big disappointment. The service was good, but all-in-all it was an overpriced bland meal. I see no reason to go back. I give them 2.5 stars. read more

Pretentious and obnoxious. Had a reservation for 7 and had an extra. Plenty of room at the table and they refused to serve us. Some crap about it wouldn't work when plates are down. In a city full of southern charms and hospitality this was the biggest load of crap ever. Two In our party offered to leave. We all decided to leave. What a stuck up, self aware full of crap place. And the manager with his faux French accent was condescending and ridiculous. read more

Husk was great for a quiet lunch spot. A converted house with first class service and everything we tried, fish, shrimp, beer was amazing.

I don't go into the main restaurant a lot of the time. I'll head straight to the adjacent bar and up the stairs for the best burger and fries you could ask for read more

After receiving raving reviews from several friends, we were pretty disappointed with our meal at husk. We shared the pig ear lettuce wraps, the fried chicken, and the cheeseburger (that people swore by) and we were underwhelmed by it all. It had good taste and flavor but lacked anything that made it particularly special. Our waiter seemed new because it took a long time for him to greet us, bring drinks, take our order, etc. We had to ask for drink refills 3 times before finally asking a different waiter. Overall the food was good but we were not dazzled like we expected based on other people's reviews. read more

Terrible hostess. Food and service were great! It's unfortunate that the first and last person that you encounter is such an angry woman. We tried to kill her with kindness but there was no way to penetrate that shell of pretentiousness. Oh well. read more

I think once you've had your first meal at Husky, if you're honest with yourself and can shed the Emperor's New Clothing, you'll see it's actually just a very average restaurant in historic Downtown. It's not bad, It's not great, it's just a restaurant heaped in a lot of overly hyped adjectives. read more

Sadly, I have to report this was my least favorite restaurant during my recent visit to Charleston. Husk came highly recommended by friends who have been there in the past, and had also previously bookmarked it after seeing Sean Brock and the restaurant on several shows in years past. When the best thing you ate that night was the pimento cheese says a lot. The smoked ribs were so salty and were the texture of jerky - clearly they had been left in a warm oven or the like which dried the meat and likely intensified the salt. I witnessed the server discussing this with the chef de cuisine who made a disbelieving face toward our table. They did remove it from our bill which was appropriate. The gem salad was ok, dill was over the top in the dressing. The catfish did not have enough of the green curry broth - why serve it in the bowl if you aren't giving sauce and you describe it as a broth on the menu? I understand Sean Brock has not been heading the kitchen of the group's restaurants for a bit now, and maybe there is a transition in the kitchen occurring, but I would not recommend this restaurant if you are a foodie. There are many more opportunities for "elevated Southern" cuisine in the area. read more

Very impressive. A must go in Charleston. We dined at the deck on the second floor. Our waiter was so friendly. Food was so fresh and refreshing and non-alcohol drinks were a delightful surprise. We ordered the smoked ham and pig ear as appetizers. I have to say it's the best ham I ever ate, moist, not too salty and the just right smokiness. Pig ear is an ancient influenced dish. The lettuce wrap and perfectly sliced cucumber with a drizzling of sweet sour dressing balanced the crunchy deep fried pig ear, very interesting courses. For main courses, we order the duck which melt in your mouse and a vegetarians plate which is a hidden course in the menus. Please ask the waiter if you want some freshly picked vegetables. The dish came in four little vegetable courses of zucchini, carrots, pickled veggies, potatoes, beans, eggplants and more in totally different flavors. Last but not least, the plating is simple and earthy but very elegant. read more

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Dont let those 3 dollar signs fool you. The alcohol and drinks make it expensive. The menu is different every day minus a few items they ensure they always have (like the best burger I've ever had) and their shrimp and grits are the true winners. Take it from a born and raised native who's recently drove from California back to Charleston. Also, aside from this place, if it has 4 stars or less, avoid it. Husk is one of the few downtown restaurants I'll gladly go to, and I hate downtown with a passion. read more

GREAT experience. Wait staff was exceptional and made great recommendations. Ask for the reserve bourbon list and try them all! Well worth your time, make a reservation so you walk right in or stop by the bar while you wait. read more

Everything we had was great! We ordered several items from the starter list. Food can be a little pricey but thats on par for Charleston. To be honest, the bar/patio is where its at. Good drinks and decent food list. Simco was tending bar and he was great, very knowledgeable read more

I had lunch here on a Saturday afternoon with my bachelor party, and let me tell you, this was one of the highlights of our entire (epic) trip. Will was our server, and he was one of the best servers I've ever had, no exaggeration. As far as the food goes, between the 6 of us I think we ordered almost every entree on the menu, and everything was incredibly good. The burger was delicious, the fried chicken was really good, and my buddy got the brisket sandwich which was awesome. I also had a little taste of the shrimp n grits that another buddy got, and it was also terrific. Thank you Husk, for a really memorable meal! read more

Appetizer- the ribs were the best ever, the low country humus was good. Main course - fried catfish great, vegetables all great, carolina heritage pork very flavorable, steak was good. Dessert - smore great, ice cream good. Only issue - put at the table closest to the kitchen. It was uncomfortably hot, enough so that the ice cream arrived as a half melted liquid. The wine by the glass selection was limited. read more