Wow! This place was an absolute gem. We originally had a reservation elsewhere but decided to…read morecancel because we weren't very hungry and the reservation time was a little early. While we were out walking on King Street, a local recommended Stella's, and I'm so glad they did. We walked over from our Airbnb and immediately loved the space. The restaurant has two U-shaped bars in the center, which is my husband and my favorite place to sit when dining out. We went in with zero expectations and hadn't even looked at the menu beforehand, but everything ended up being incredible. The drinks were fantastic, and our bartender/server was so sweet. Even though we were one of the last couples seated that evening, we never felt rushed and were able to enjoy the meal at our own pace. We ordered the non-breaded calamari and a shrimp dish, and the calamari was honestly the best I've ever had. It was incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and the artichokes that came with it were so delicious. Every bite made me happy. We finished with the tiramisu, which our bartender recommended, and it was absolutely outstanding--easily the best tiramisu I've ever had. I'm still dreaming about this meal and would come back in a heartbeat the next time I'm in Charleston.

We had such a fun date night at Stella's downtown. I made us a reservation for a Saturday night at…read morethe bar, which we really enjoyed. We were surprised when we walked in and the bar was actually low, with low, spinny bar seats. But it actually was pretty unique and fun! Our server was excellent and gave us great recommendations. We started with the Stella's Kalamari that had sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and artichoke hearts. It was very flavorful and delicious. Something to keep in mind here is that the portions are pretty large. Perfect for splitting dishes and a lot of food for your buck. The stand out dish for me was the spanakopita. It's a flaky, crispy pastry with spinach and feta inside that you dip in tzatziki. What's not to love about all of that?? We splurged a bit on our entree and split the braised lamb shank. The lamb itself was pretty good, but what I enjoyed most was the pasta it comes with. I would maybe suggest trying a different entree. It wasn't my favorite, but it was good. For drinks I got the Cretan, which had cucumber infused gin, lime, rosemary and thyme. It was so refreshing and just what I wanted. I will definitely be coming back here and recommending it to others!

I stopped in here on a very busy weekend in downtown Charleston. The atmosphere was quiet and…read morerelaxing and I nice respite away from King St. This appears to be a family owned business and everyone was so nice and attentive. They were very helpful with my questions concerning my gluten allergy. They were able to confirm what was gluten free but it is also clearly marked on the menu. The food was fresh and amazing. The hummus is homemade. I had chicken Lula and it was really well seasoned and some of the best I've ever tasted. The only downside was the price. It was quite pricy for a lunch but with that being said, I would still return for more of their food. I just wish I could have tried more of it.

The absolute best falafels I have ever had in my life! I love falafel and have have them frequently…read morein restaurants ranging from fine to casual dining. What really separates these falafels is the robust range of spices and complex flavor into the traditional falafel, texture and flavors. The falafel appetizer platter came with four pieces and they were basically gone as soon as they arrived to the table as our entire family ate immediately. Including our pickiest eating family member, who enjoyed theirs too! Exceptional! The halloumi is fantastic and cooked perfectly. It had a nice seasoning on top of it which differentiated it from others I have had before. Everyone at our table enjoyed it. It came with four pieces. The grape leaves were a delight. They had a more robust complex flavor palette than Greek style grape leaves. They were served warm, however they were not dried out like sometimes grape leaves are when they're brought to a table warm. These were beautifully seasoned and had nice moisture to them. The size of each was about that of a ring finger. I can not remember hot many pieces were on the plate but it was more than 4. We ordered the chefs hummus with the pine nuts and pomegranate seeds. It was delicious and a great texture. Pretty much par for the course. My entrée was the Mujadra lentil and rice dish. The flavors were absolutely phenomenal. At first, I was thinking about getting the lentil soup for lunch, but then decided to try under the vegetarian section of the menu the lentil plate. The lentils and rice were placed in a circle mold on the plate. With pretty pieces of salad coming out from four different places. There were pine nuts, chopped, and placed a top of the rice and lentils. Everyone at the table tried my dish and even though we all four have very different favorite flavors and foods everyone agreed it tasted phenomenal and was absolutely delicious. Another family member ordered the lentil soup. They really enjoyed that and they also took some rice off of their spouse's plate and put it in the lentil soup which was a nice pairing. Spouse had the beef kebab cooked, medium rare. The temperature on the kebab for cooking was absolutely perfect! The texture pinkness, and overall cooking was beautifully done to a true medium rare. He had french fries as his side those were just as perfectly cooked as everything else that came out of the kitchen of this restaurant. They were nice and crisp with a good flavor. Three of our four family members tried and agreed they were very nicely done fries crispy all around and not floppy soft. Another family member ordered the Shish Tawook. They were completely in love and smitten with the garlic sauce that came with it. It is divine and tastes beautiful on the chicken. Rice was beautifully cooked as well. The accompaniments of lettuce, pita and oil was delicious. Dessert was baklava. Like every other part of the meal, we had it had a really nice blend of spices and flavor to it. We got it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. All of the desserts on the menu are made in house. One of our family members doesn't tend to like homemade ice cream however she liked this ice cream because she thought the texture was really brilliant for it being made in house at a restaurant. The baklava comes with three pieces. I would love for them to open a restaurant near where we live. If we lived here we would come in 2-3 times a week. Near the end of our meal, we heard some of the restaurant team speaking with another table of regulars. We overheard that they were short staffed that day as someone had called in. We never absolutely would not have guessed that. They seamlessly checked on our table, brought everything out in a timely manner, and none of the plates were hot like they had been sitting at expo waiting to come out to the table for a while. It was wonderful hospitality, with great care and checking in. Our server was a sweet and attentive person. Simply removing plates as we finished and refilling drinks. No one at our table was in want or need of anything as he kept it all well filled. I think the biggest compliment I can give is one family member always has room for dessert. They loved their meal in the appetizer so much they could not have any dessert. Which coming from them a huge dessert person is quite the praise.

***This is a review of the food truck in West Ashley***…read more 10/10 spot. Food will take a bit to come out so don't expect it to be ready in 15-20 min. We sat waiting in the outside dining patio that is super cute with running fans and music playing. The patio area was clean when we sat down, but I assume it probably isn't that well kept up with during the weekends without someone checking the area periodically. Service was friendly, only 2 people running it when we went during lunch time on a Tuesday. The food is literal heaven. Haven't found an authentic Greek spot until now. Loved the feta pimento cheese dip- never heard of it so it peaked my interest. Will be going back just for that on my fries. Nothing was bad, or mediocre. The mango hand pressed lemonade was really good too. Can't wait to bring more friends and family here.

You know what, I can't hate on this place. I've eaten here several times and the food is solid…read more It's consistent and pretty tasty. The service isn't always the fastest, and the space isn't always the most clean - mostly because they don't have table service and people are generally not the most responsible when it comes to cleaning up after themselves. But the reason for going is the food and it's good.

I have to start with how amazing the service is here. Everyone is so hard working and friendly…read more It's the perfect quick service restaurant to grab and go on your way to beach and the portions are HUGE and absolutely worth it. Skip the pub sub and take my favorite lamb gyro to the beach with you!

Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a solid option for lunch on James Island. It's on the way (and…read morevery close) to Folly Beach, so keep that in mind, especially on summer days because traffic backs up. I came here with a group of friends when we were on a lunch break working on the island. I had a Greek veggie wrap, which was pretty small. It had hummus, veggies, and tzatziki in it, but the ingredients were mixed together into a tzatziki-based "salad" rather than whole in the wrap like I thought they might be. It is also a wrap, not a pita. I love pita, but it is neat that they serve wraps too, since most places don't. Others in my friend group ordered rice bowls, which was a really large portion for your money, and one friend's gyro looked solid. One of my friends is gluten free, and if you are, you'll find lots of options here. The same goes if you're vegetarian. Everyone was able to find something here with no arguments, which is always nice with a group. The prices seem a little expensive for what you get; at least I thought so with my wrap. Rice bowls seem like a better portion for the money. I would come back again with friends, but I would try something else next time.

The food was wonderful and the drinks were fabulous. Was disappointed when 90% of the restaurant…read morewas empty that they seated us across from the dish dishwashing in back of house area. Constantly having a door swing in our face and watching dishes being washed and old dishes being taken back was annoying considering the restaurant was so empty upfront where it is much more beautiful to enjoy the ambience. We were told they had reservations and we cannot sit upfront. Yet, tables remained empty throughout our dinner. I hope they do a better job not seating guest at one table that is in the worst part of the restaurant unless absolutely necessary in the future.

The atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, with a nice balance between casual and authentic. The food…read morewas fresh and full of flavor -- especially the octopus, which tasted homemade and perfectly balanced. The portions were generous, and everything came out quickly without feeling rushed. You can really tell they care about quality and tradition. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. P.s. Zhanna you're the best

As an extreme Cava lover, I never thought a bowl-centered fast food place would be better than…read morethat, but I stand corrected, because Kairos has become my absolute favorite place to get a bowl. I usually just make my own bowl based off of my mood. It's always good and the ingredients are always fresh and flavorful. The MP location was a little bit dirty at the time I was there, but they were also busy so they might not have had a minute to wipe down tables. The service is pretty reliable. Not to compare too much but I've had some issues with the service at Cava recently, so Kairos is winning in my book!

Staff are always welcoming, restaurant is always clean, and plenty of seating. I always get the…read morebowl with rice, veggies, falafel. I tried a wrap and wish I had the bowl. The fries with feta and vinaigrette are a nice treat! They also always have fun juices/drinks

A high class joint; you can feel it as soon as you walk through the door. This is one of those…read moreplaces with a small limited menu, but the quality is top-notch! My husband and I sat at the tiny bar and shared steak tartare and the ricotta gnocchi. I was surprised the tartare did not come with a dipping vessel (no bread/chips, etc) but that's ok as it was still excellent. As were the gnocchi; I could have eaten 100 of them! And the dirty green tomato martini!! This has to be one of the best dirty martinis in Charleston. I would come back just to get this drink again, that's how good it is! Definitely check this place out for a fancy dinner ;)

The Grocery is on Upper King, where James Beard-nominated Chef Kevin Johnson's seasonally inspired…read moremenu celebrates fresh, local Lowcountry ingredients. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of summer flavors. Our waitress was so kind to go over the options with us and really describe what each dish or drink was like. We went earlier in the evening so it was a little more quiet. Which we like. It does get busier as the night goes on. What we ordered: Cool & The Lamb (I made it NA) - V0dka, Cucumber Cordial, Lambrusco Float Green Room Spritz (I made it NA) - High Wire V0dka, Basil, Mint, Lemon, Cava Shirley Temple Sourdough Boule - Whipped Butter, Maldon Salt Wood Roasted Peaches - Tasso Ham, Shishito Pepper, Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecan Granola Mafaldine & Crab - Lemon, Parsley, Shallot & Calabrian Chili Butter, Benne Crumb Tile Fish (Market Fish) - Potato Crusted, Tomato & Coconut Broth, Fire Roasted Corn Salad Lowcountry Seafood Pilau - Charlest0n Gold Rice, Field Peas, Shrimp, Clams, Crispy Fish And don't sleep on the Happy Hour with $6-$8 appetizers, and $14.50-$16 pastas. Make sure to add this one to your list!

Awesome food, awesome experience, awesome selection of side items to choose from, and best of all,…read moreyou're allowed to sample any/all of the many side items! Highly recommended.

I GETS AROUND!!!! LOL. I B ALL OVER DA PORT!!! Popping up all over. Maaaaaan I had Ali Baba n da…read more40 thieves on my list 4 A MINUTE!!!! Few years I think Finally pulled up. I did not know wing company was inside here also. I LIIIKES!!! Nice in here. Alot to choose from on the menu. I usually give two stars just for that. Tenders and fries were pretty solid. Chicken father was pretty frikn good. Seasoned chicken, rich bread, flavorful cheese. AWESOME!!!! Also had like a chicken with veggies with pita slices. Whatever this parsley garlic concoction is that comes with it is excellent and creative. Mediterranean food is creeping into my top 4. Especially with the places doing it right. I will be back soon. I MUST CONQUER THIS MENU!!!

This food truck is a 10/10. You can order at the truck window or at the self-kiosk inside the patio…read morearea they have next to the truck. We sat to eat in the patio and thankfully they had fans running cuz it was hot! The patio has a good amount of seating and was really cute. My chicken bowl was amazing. This is probably the best greek food I've had in a long time. My husband finished his chicken gyro and feta fries so quick. Our drink is a peach lemonade (they can make other lemonade flavors) and was sooo refreshing and delicious. We would go back for the lemonade alone. I tried their Feta Pimento Cheese spread in my bowl and I'd never heard of such a thing and now my life has changed for the better. We will be back with empty stomachs and family!

Lovely little food truck with shaded outdoor dining area is cooled by mist fans. Built my own…read moreplatter and holy smokes is that lamb DELICIOUS! It was juicy and seasoned so beautifully. The greek salad and potatoes were tasty as well. I particularly like the beet hummus. Friendly service and the food came out quick as well.

The vibe and ambiance here is lovely. I really like the decor and general vibe of the restaurant…read more The kataifi shrimp were big and juicy and the batter on them was really fun. I liked the Chicken Milanese - it was a good portion sized and I enjoyed the mix of flavors. Our waitress was patient and attentive. Even though she was a little slammed with tables, she still made sure to check on us frequently.

We had an amazing evening at Taverna Philosophia. The decor is very welcoming. It is simple and…read moreclean with hence of Mediterranean. Our server was attentive and was able to respond to all the questions that we had. He was patient as we remained undecided for a short while. Our food was brought out in superfast time and we did not have to wait long at all. Fantastic service. The food was delicious and fresh. The escargot was very different and served in a bouillon base. It was delicious. Everything we had ordered was at the correct temperature, ample in size, and just delicious. I will be back!