Azalea Bar is an absolute gem in downtown Summerville. First of all, it is gorgeous inside. I love…read morethat all three rooms have completely different vibes, so every visit feels a little unique. There's also a large outdoor area if you want to sit outside and enjoy the evening. The staff is fabulous, and I always love seeing Valerie when I go in -- she's the best. Cocktails are consistently amazing and always so yummy, and the food never disappoints. It's perfect for popping in if you're solo, date night, girls' night, and if you're lucky, y'all can snag the big green couches in the middle room. And of course, you always have to go say hi to the bobcat when you're there. One of my favorite spots around -- highly recommend.

We really enjoyed our time here. This bar strikes a great balance between upscale and cozy--it…read morefeels elevated, but not in a way that requires getting dressed up just to enjoy a good cocktail. The drinks are priced on the higher end, but the relaxed, comfortable atmosphere makes it feel approachable. We also love that they offer seasonal and holiday cocktails, which is right up our alley. We brought Luna along and sat on the patio, which was a nice option. I would love to see heaters added outside to make the patio more comfortable on cooler nights. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I ordered the Fireside Chat (served warm), made with Four Roses Bourbon, Croft Tawny Port, apple cider, orange juice, grenadine, turbinado sugar, allspice, and clove ($15). I really enjoyed the flavor profile--warm, well-balanced, and perfect for the season. That said, I was a little disappointed that my second drink wasn't garnished nearly as nicely as the first, especially given the price. Flavor-wise, though, both were very good. My husband started with the Gingersnap, which includes Monkey Shoulder blended Scotch whisky, Disaronno almond liqueur, butterscotch liqueur, spiced ginger syrup, heavy cream, Angostura bitters, cookie rim, and nutmeg ($16). He enjoyed it but felt it was definitely a one-drink cocktail due to how sweet, creamy, and heavy it was. He also ordered the Smoked Maple-Bacon Old Fashioned with bacon fat-washed bourbon, spiced maple syrup, tobacco bitters, and a salted brown sugar rim ($16). This one was a miss for him--too sweet, with the maple and smoke overpowering the drink, and not much bacon flavor coming through. That said, the presentation was excellent; watching the smoke being lit was a highlight, and I even grabbed a video of it. Our total came to about $71 before tip, and we didn't order any food, so it's definitely on the pricier side. Still, for the ambiance, creative cocktails, and overall experience, I think it's worth it--especially for a relaxed night out with a more elevated feel.

Food came out very fast and was amazing. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic Mexican…read morefood.

Good and service were phenomenal. We were looking for a Mexican restaurant that was just a little…read moreupscale and we found it. It's not pricey at all, but the food is certainly a cut above normal fare. I had the tacos al pastor and they were the best I've had. We enjoy eating out, but know we can make similar dishes at home, often better than restaurants. Not this time - food was well worth the trip and money. We'll be back next time we're near Charleston.

I went here with a couple of girlfriends and we had the best time. The menu is top notch! and the…read moreflavors are bold and savory. We went at night and it is low lit with an intimate feeling while being lively and fun. Def a spot to dress casual to hang with friends or a date. I ordered the carnitas street tacos and guacamole. The rest of the table ordered the nuggets, corn ribs, and fish tacos and everything was great! I am alcohol free for the month and ordered the faux mojito (their nonalcoholic drinks are slim but tasty!) Highly recommend this spot and am looking forward to going back. Prices were fair and staff nice.

We went to a pop up at Sissy bar and it was amazing. They have pop ups every Sunday, so you should…read moredefinitely check it out. This one was Asian themed. We had garlic wontons and shrimp tosta-ads and my friend had cabbage wraps. Everything was amazing and the service was great. The bar itself is inviting and cozy. It's a great place to visit anytime when you're in Park Circle

A great find in the city with beautiful and tasty craft cocktails. The staff was great walking us…read morethrough the menu and giving recommendations of what we might like best. We stopped in for some drinks and snack before dinner and opted for the Middleton and the Ticket to paradise (made with vodka) and a cheese board the snack on. Everything was great, the Middleton tasted like Christmas to me (in a good way!) and the cheese board hit the spot. A great find and can't to try them again!

The last trip to Charleston, we made a reservation for Doar Bros to pop in for a cocktail after…read moredinner. I loved the atmosphere! It's super cozy, very chic, and pretty small. The service was on point and the bartender was killing it at the bar - multitasking making 3 drinks all at once. It was super impressive and I took a few videos of him. I'm giving 4 stars because the first cocktail I ordered was SO SWEET that I couldn't get it down. I tried to drink it but had to send it back. We asked when we ordered about the flavor profile and supposedly it wasn't sweet, but all 3 of us agreed it was way oversweet. My black manhattan was phenomenal and my husband had a mocktail moscow mule that was awesome. Overall, I'd come back again - just be mindful of the ingredients in the drink and modifying as needed for sweetness. Make a reservation if you can!

We came here for drinks while waiting for our Chubby Fish table…read more The cocktails are interesting and they also have small plates. I would love to visit again.

4.5. Phenominal cocktails! Will come back and recommend! The vibes are sailor sexy chic and I'm…read morehere for it! I had to avoid having a whole photoshoot in there. Tequila lovers: Chiapas Paloma was a whole experience in itself. I ordered that and loved it. It's only a 4.5 because I specifically went there for one cocktail and was positive it was still on the menu and staff informed me that they couldn't make it and acted like it wasn't on the menu but I had a friend order it two days later. A little upsetting but still not a big deal, just rubbed me the wrong way.

Food and service were amazing!! Came for a bachelorette and…read moreour server, Hannah, was so sweet and fun! She gave us amazing recommendations, she suggested some of the best dishes i've ever had!! The dining room was busy but not crowded. absolute 10/10. Manager Bryce was so wonderful as well. Definitely a must visit no matter the occasion. They were also kind enough to bring out a dessert with a candle for the bride Cannot wait to visit again. Still talking about this dinner on the plan ride home!

Food and drinks were both good... not the best I've ever had but good…read more Lunch on a Friday... several ppl at the bar but we were the only seat customers. The waitress was indifferent and seemed as they we were bothering her ....which is fine, as I was equally "bothered" by her and her attitude. I liked the bar and restaurant and the menu was solid. Our service would have made this 5 stars but we have lots of other choices on King Street that will have staff more excited for our business.

How have I not eaten at JF before?! I feel like I have been missing out. I visited on a Saturday…read morefor lunch and sat at the bar. The whole place feels quaint and local, yet refined and classy. First off I love that it's a full service bar and eating at the bar is no problem. Second I absolutely love they sell pitchers of beer. Not many taps, but still pitchers. And it's mostly local beer. I was with my husband and we wanted to try several things and took recs from the bartender who was awesome. We ordered the pork dumplings, the scallion pancake and the spicy sichuan hot karaage rice bowl. And we made it a combo with miso soup and an egg roll for $4. The pork dumplings were SO good. I could eat a meal of those alone. They were dense and flavorful and the dipping sauce was slightly spicy. The scallion pancake was a surprise delight. It was crispy and not too greasy again with a delicious dipping sauce. The miso soup...chefs kiss. It looked like ordinary miso soup but there was something extra that we really loved!! And the egg roll was big and juicy and fried and wonderful. It's a veggie egg roll but don't let that fool you. So much flavor and again the sweet chili dipping sauce left us drooling. Most of those sauces are too sweet but this was the perfect blend and the perfect spice level. The rice bowl was full of flavor!! The spice on this is quite a lot so make sure you can handle heat if you order the "hot" version. But again lots of flavor not just hot. Thank god we didn't order anymore food because this was plenty for the two of us to leave full and honestly we could've had leftovers. We will 1000% be visiting again and fully understand the hype around this phenomenal restaurant!!

My friends and I enjoyed a tasty dinner here on a bustling Saturday night. For a group of 4, the…read morewaiter recommended 6-8 dishes which was just the right amount. We started with the Vaya Con Dios frozies, which was dangerously tasty and reminiscent of an Asian twist on a pina colada. We ordered the corn bread, which was a great mix between southern style corn bread with spring onion butter, gouda, and honey. The size was slightly larger than an Eggo waffle and was a good portion between 4 people. The karaage was also tasty, with huge chicken portions and a sauce that included lemon mayonnaise and a tasty soy-sauce mix. Not to be outdone, the pork dumplings were a delicious mix of potato, leek, brown butter, and yuzu, and the market veggies were a bit tangy with dill, mint, and more. The fried rice and bucatini were yummy carb additions as well. This place is on the slightly nicer side with a gorgeous interior ambiance, and as a bonus had plenty of vegetarian dishes as well. I would recommend this place to folks in Charleston looking for a unique fusion meal.

Our server Amanda was very nice and made my birthday special! She was really sweet and explained…read morethe menu very well and recommended great food that we liked. We were seated upstairs and it was an intimate vibe. Perfect for our group of 5. We ordered a bunch of small plates that were perfect for sharing. My favorite was the Coquille which had the scallops and bacon. It had a strong garlic taste which I liked. The meatballs were delicious and had lamb on it. The strawberry martini was delicious and wasn't sweet at all! I highly recommend trying this place and getting a reservation upstairs if you're a group of 4 or more. The patio space was really nice too and perfect for summer and drinking. Definitely check the weather first before sitting out there.

We've been here 3-4 times and it is in the cutest house. The wait staff are super friendly. The…read moreinside has minimal decorations and lets the house speak for itself. Always clean inside. The food is good, nothing amazing, but good. I believe La Chev is a good experience restaurant with good basic French food. You would need to hon to downtown Charleston for great French food.

This little speakeasy like bar has really good mocktails. We were sat down at a community table by…read morea friendly server. The first round of mocktails my wife and I picked out ourselves. They were really good. The second round my wife asked for a fruity tart drink because you can give the bartender two words and the will make you a drink that describes those two words. That drink was a knockout! It's a special thing when you go to a bar and they have amazing mixologists. The bar staff knows exactly how to make a solid drink!

Pretty vibey cocktail bar located in the heart of Charleston. The bottles lined up along the entire…read morewall is pretty cool. They have a large selection and even a Bartender's Choice cocktail where you pick two flavor notes for them to customize a drink for you. We did each try one and it was solid, but a bit weird that the waiter never explained the drink or anything after dropping it off. We also tried the Causing a Ruckus ($15) and Charlie's Mom ($15). The cocktails were good, but they came in such tiny glasses. Overall, nice spot to take a date. The drinks were solid, but nothing that wowed me. Also, it took awhile for us to get our drinks, but there's only one bartender for the entire place.

This is our go-to in the larger Charleston area for cocktails! Located in the Avondale neighborhood…read moreof West Ashley, you can get a hand crafted cocktail without having to combat the hustle and bustle and the parking nightmares that downtown Charleston bring. The owners did a tremendous job at curating an extensive cocktail menu with modern twists to an array of tasty classics. Mother! is a go-to favorite that I revisit often with its glitter flare serve in a sophisticated coupe. If youre there with friends the Margarita and Mojito flight is perfect to share (or enjoy yourself). Complimenting the cocktail menu are several snacks that always seem to pair perfectly with the cocktails including delicious flatbreads and desserts to enjoy.

Exactly what you want from a cocktail bar. Awesome classics, fun inventions, drinks smoked right at…read morethe bar. Decent flatbreads. Friendly service. Dark, cool vibe.