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    JohnKing Grill & Dueling Pianos

    3.8 (426 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    JOHNKING GRILL & DUELING PIANOS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Piano punch
    Jeremy C.

    Hannah our bartender was super friendly. Loved the vibe in this bar. Located right on a busy street corner. Drinks were amazing as well

    Piano bar
    Les B.

    As we were walking we were greeted graciously and given treats by the hostess. After taking a walk around and getting things in order we came back for a show and some dinner. We were checked in and led upstairs with the ability to sit anywhere we had to plan. We chose to sit at the bar and ordered a burger, fried green tomatoes, and a couple of drinks. The fried green tomatoes were amazing and very filling. So filling that I didn't get to eat my burger and took it home for later. Believe me when I got home later I definitely ate that thing up and it was just as good as I'm sure it was to begin with. We watched the show which was very entertaining and we had met other couples and groups that were visiting the venue. Everyone was so friendly and we had a great time making new friends! Stuff was very polite and got to us and timely manners. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend for anyone to stop in

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    Celina C. N.

    We didn't go to the dueling piano show, which seems to be draw. We were just hungry and looking for some good food. In all fairness, the food was decent. It just wasn't what we were looking for, so essentially we had settled. We had the Charleston smash burger and the Patty Melt, both with fries. My daughter had a Bloody Mary with her meal. Everything was good. The fries are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and seasoned. Our server Adam was friendly and attentive. Decor is basic, dark, sports bar like. Winter Olympics were on the TVs. Nothing bad to report at all. Perfectly fine for a quick bite and drinks with friends.

    Side Half Chopped Salad
    Sara R.

    Ordered via Uber Eats, this buffalo chicken were from John King Grill was one of the best wraps I have had. Stuffed full of spicy buffalo chicken. It was delicious and enough to eat for 2 meals! Also, it arrived quickly and was very reasonably priced.

    JohnKing Patty Melt
    Trinity V.

    Service was fine staff was kind and patient a bit slow on the wait but once we put our orders in the food came out fast . Fries were fine and they were accommodating . I will say I'm not a fan of basket fries like this but that's a personal thing . The portion of fries were fine for the portion of the sandwich

    Dueling pianos upstairs
    Dan D.

    I'm pretty sure this is a tourist trap. There's a $20 cover charge to see the dueling pianos - which did at least start punctually at 8p - but the food menu is uninspiring and the drinks no better than what a beginner would make. I loved how the piano-playing sisters sung and took song requests, letting guests expel karaoke energy without the rest of us having to listen to subpar singers carry the tune. But your whole group - including your friends and the other guests - does have to be into it, or the enjoyment wanes quickly.

    Jesse N.

    The food was good! My tenders were soft and juicy and tossed in garlic Parmesan. My wife had the patty melt and onion rings. She liked her meal a lot. The server did a great job. She was attentive and friendly. The restaurant was chaotic! But it was also Halloween night and they had piano players hammering out tunes. It was fun to watch the crowd and even the people passing by were dancing to the music.

    Bar
    Sasha P.

    After dinner down the street, my husband and I decided to pop over for some music and fun. We went upstairs and it was pretty busy but we were able to grab a two top. The music was LOUD and FUN and everyone was having a great time. It was a big space and the bar was a good size as well, we didn't have to wait long at all for our drinks. I will not get the espresso martini again - not the way I usually like it - but the other drinks were fine and we enjoyed the vibe. The overall experience was good and I'd definitely go back!

    Smashburger
    Tasha R.

    Great experience, great food! On our first day visiting Charleston, we stopped here for dinner. We enjoyed it so much, we went multiple times! The smash burger, chicken wrap, and fries were all really good. The Dueling Piano is a fun, unique experience as well. Highly recommend stopping by at least once. They do have a cover charge for the dueling piano. I believe it was $10 per person when we went. It was a lot of fun. It's also in a great location.

    Katherine C.

    Came by for a late night bite... not only was it closed 3 hours before the hours posted stated- but there was a gigantic rat in the middle of the restaurant. When I tried to snap a pic a manager came out and asked if we needed anything. Sir- not only are you closed 3 hours early I pointed out there was a large vermin in the middle of the dining room.. he pretended to be surprised.

    Side salad
    Nancy P.

    JKGrill and Dueling pianos Bar on Kings St and John St in downtown Charleston is a cute and unique little burger joint. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Downstairs they have a small bar and restroom. Upstairs is the Dueling Piano bar. The piano bar does have a cover charge. The service is fast and the staff is friendly. The hamburger was delicious and serviced with your choice of side. Prices are reasonable for Charleston. The side salad was delicious with green peppers, onions, tomatoes Croutons and your choice of salad dressing. The hamburger was tasty. Parking is a challenge since it is downtown Charleston. If you are downtown and hungry for a hamburger, give JK's a try.

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    2 months ago

    Mali, Darius, and Gianna were fantastic! They took great care of our group and we had an amazing time. Will be coming back!

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    It is not wheelchair accessible like this says. You can get in but you cannot get upstairs to see the dueling pianos.

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    Horrible service. Terrible entertainment u less you are over 80+ years old. Terrible service and music!!

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    Great location. Fantastic staff. Service is excellent on the sidewalk tables. Food is good.

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    Ask the Community - JohnKing Grill & Dueling Pianos

    What time does the dueling pianos start?

    8PM-1AM

    Do you have Sunday ticket?

    Yes

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