This was a birthday dinner, and the experience didn't disappoint. First of all, the building is an old bank, so three levels of seating. The first floor was composed mainly of booths; the second level (where we ate) had table seating; and the third floor had tables as well. Like any great steakhouse, there was a lot of wood, but thanks to the rugs and curtains, the restaurant never became loud. The food was absolutely superb! The steak was perfectly cooked, and my tile fish could not have been flakier or tastier. The sides were spectacular. The crab cake had coleslaw as a topping. I had never seen that combination before. It sounds strange, but it really worked! The oysters, just try them, and you will have them again. Great food without great service leaves an experience unfulfilled. The service at Oak was exceptional! It was my wife's birthday, and I noted that on the online reservation. She was greeted at check-in with a happy birthday wish, the menu had "happy birthday" printed on it, and the dessert she ordered was brought to our table, as shown in the photo. Our server was absolutely exceptional. Just a great experience that will be repeated. read more

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After living in Charleston for 9 years I'm shocked it took us this long to visit Oak and I really wanted to enjoy it more than I did. The restaurant itself is lovely in a historic setting with 3 floors and a lot of classic, traditional touches. First things first, the service was wonderful. We had a reservation and were immediately sat by the hostess and greeted by our server. He gave us recommendations and told us half orders of the sides were available since it was only my husband and I. We had a glass of rose and a glass of red, nothing special but what you expect and at a place like this you expect to pay $15/glass. We ordered the New York strip, half orders of Brussels and mushrooms and the steak frites with truffle fries and bernaise sauce. The steaks were cooked very well which was great (it is a steakhouse), but honestly just tasted like pepper. The bernaise sauce was watery, cold and flavorless. The Brussels had some flavor, but nothing to knock your socks off and pretty much the same with the mushrooms. Honestly, the star of the show were the truffle fries. Crispy, lots of flavor and hot. You obviously have higher expectations when coming into an establishment such as Oak and sadly it let me down. There's other fabulous restaurants in Charleston and honestly other steakhouses I'd recommend. I'm glad we tried it, but I won't be rushing back. read more

First I must say the service was wonderful. 100/100. Southern hospitality, very friendly, and very accommodating However, the food was disappointing. I ate with my team, so we had a tasting menu. I ordered the fish - WAIT before you assume I'm biased cuz I ordered fish at a steakhouse - I tried my friend's steak + I got feedback from my other teammates. Butter rolls to start - these were good but not amazing. They were also burnt on the top Crab cakes - the best food of the night actually. I'd get again Sides: mac & cheese - BAD. barely any cheese... really felt like pasta with a topping of some cheese (see pics) mashed potatoes - AMAZING. I know there was probably hella butter and cream but it was still so good. a Must-try here brussel sprouts - good Entrees: Halibut with lemon risotto -The risotto was too salty and the flavor of lemon was overwhelming (yes, the dish is labeled as lemon-risotto but you need a balance!!) The prime rib - so it was reported back from my other teammates that the meat was very chewy... everyone around me who ordered it did not finish it. The cocktails/drinks were good, and again the service was stellar, but some of the dishes missed the mark. read more

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Great atmosphere, sat at bar and bartenders were super friendly! Drinks were great! Had steak and fries and it was cooked just right! Can't wait to return!! read more

Amazing service, good food small portion . Had the duck and catch of the day . Overall good environment. read more

Oak Steakhouse - Duck - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Tried Oak Steakhouse for the first time last night and had an awesome experience. The steak was incredible, perfectly cooked and full of flavor, easily one of the better steaks I've had in Charleston. I know there's a lot of hype around Hall's, and the atmosphere there is definitely great, but in my opinion the food at Oak is better. It feels a touch more relaxed than Hall's while still being a really nice, upscale spot. If you're visiting Charleston and looking for a great steakhouse, I'd absolutely recommend Oak. read more

Oak Steakhouse - 14 Oz. Cab'prime New York Strip - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Sat at the bar for a quick dinner before the Playhouse. We like sitting at the bar most of the time. We love the feel and one less communication link in getting the order right. The bartender was excellent making the best Manhattan I've had in a while. My wife had a drink off the cocktail menu that was also excellent. Deviled Eggs to start. I loved them. Little rich for the wife We each ordered a salad with a side crab cake with dressing on the side. The salads were generous and lots of Parmesan on the Caesar. The dressing on the Oak Salad was a bit tart. I'd get a different dressing next time. The crabcake was a bit disappointing. The spice and sauce took away from what could have been a succulent crab experience. Instead the taste of Old Bay prevailed. All in all a nice experience in a cozy upscale atmosphere. Thank you for a nice meal. read more

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We arrived without a reservation and we're able to be seated quickly. The waiter was patient and informative about specials and recommendations. The food was fresh and tasty. The music was a little loud, but likely because it was near closing, and they were starting to clean. Other than that, it was a very chill atmosphere. I will be back soon. read more

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Visited Oak for the first time during restaurant week after having lived in Charleston for 6 years this felt very overdue for a first time! For restaurant week, they had offered a 3 course meal, with select starters, entrees, and desert for 60 dollars. As it was date night, we started with some cocktails, a pecan lane, rye whiskey, pecan liqueur, chocolate bitters, like and angry parent after you were late for curfew, the Rye meets you at the door, but glad you are home safe, the pecan liquor and bitters slowly warms you and tucks you in to bed. My date started with their pickle martini, two of her favorite things! My date and I ultimately decided on the both having the tenderloin for the entree, cooked to our requested medium rare, served over a heavenly bed of potato's, whipped to the consistency of what I can only describe as what I imagine a Pixar movie cloud would feel like. The tenderloin it self was tender, with good beefy flavor, and a warm sear and crust. The starters stole the show though, oysters had the perfect combination of Smokey, and savory with the bacon, spinach an herbs paired with the fresh oysters. The beef carpaccio was the star of the night. A bed of finely sliced beef drizzled in a flavorful olive oil and topped with the perfect peppery arugula and salty Parmesan cheese. As someone who does not enjoy overly citrus heavy flavors, the compliment of the lemon juice paired faultless with the salt of the cheese. Oak is now a favorite in our books, and we are looking forward to returning to continue to explore the menu and try their other options, but one thing is for sure, the carpaccio will be had every time! read more

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I came here with some girlfriends for a holiday celebration. We had a reservation but were seated about 30 minutes after. The hostess did offer us a glass of wine while we waited which was much appreciated. Once sat we started by ordering a couple of appetizers including the oysters Rockefeller. When the order came out, they brought us two orders and sat them on the table. We mentioned that we only ordered one, but the server left it on the table and walked away. We didn't touch it (not that she knew that) she returned and grabbed the plate and said it was her mistake, and she was taking it back to the kitchen. We watched her handed to another server, who then gave it to another table. I found this very inappropriate because once food has been left on a table, it should be discarded and not given to another patron. We ordered steak and several sides, one of which was the lobster mac & cheese frankly I was pretty disappointed with the amount of lobster for the price. The service was good from the person who took our order and waited on us it was truly the wait time and the server who dropped off the dish and took it off our table to serve to another patron that turned me off. I love that they have a small bar area to wait and it's a great location with beautiful woodwork and a dark moody vibe. You'll read more

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A friend treated me to dinner at Oak after Christmas and it was the perfect evening! We had the table by the balcony overlooking the downstairs. We both had oysters to start-I had the oysters Rockefeller and she had the raw oysters. For dinner, I had the grouper market fish special and it was delicious. It was served with risotto and was too much for me to finish. We enjoyed wine along the way and finished with the Peppermint Patty dessert drink and it was just right! It had been a long time since I had been to Oak, and the service and food were just as I remembered. Top notch service, ambiance and food. I definitely plan to return again soon! read more

Oak Steakhouse is a long-standing staple in Charleston, and for good reason. We visited post-Christmas and were reminded why this spot is so special. Sure, the steaks are great (and we did enjoy one). And, the mac and cheese is worth the visit on its own. Order it and share! We had an oyster, too, equally great with several sauces offered to augment the experience. Beyond that, the service is splendid and the setting is beautiful. We were there at the holidays and the decorations were lovely. We have been at other times of the year and the spot is elegant at all times. They had a newish cocktail - Wine Not an Old Fashioned - it was delicious. Plan on having a a couple (and maybe calling Uber/Lyft, lol). We are fortunate to have Oak in our hometown! read more

Oak Steakhouse - Christmas at Oak is beautiful! - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Do yourself a favor and go here. It is 3 levels and every level is beautiful! The drinks were good, the steak was great. I don't know if I have ever had a better server in my life. It is well worth the money. read more

Oak Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Oak Steakhouse was a solid experience overall, but not one that blew us away or made it an immediate must return. First thing to note, the location is very easy to miss. My wife and I walked from our hotel and nearly passed it. There is no hanging street sign like many downtown Charleston restaurants, just the logo on the door, so you really have to be paying attention. Once inside, first impressions were strong. The restaurant is beautiful and we were taken upstairs to the top floor of what appears to be a three story building. The space is intimate, though seating is definitely tight. You can easily hear conversations from nearby tables, which is not necessarily bad, but it does feel like they fit as many tables in as possible. We started with the Oak Salad, which was excellent. The pancetta really stood out and the salad itself was well balanced and flavorful. Easily a nine out of ten. For bread, we ordered the Parker House rolls, which were fantastic. It is also worth noting that a portion of the proceeds from the rolls goes to charity, which made the decision even easier. No complaints at all there. For our main course, we originally wanted the twelve ounce filet, but our server repeatedly pushed us toward the fifteen ounce bone in filet, which is about thirty dollars more. We ultimately went with the bone in option, though it was more than we were really looking for. The steak itself was good, but very fatty, with a large fat cap that was not clearly explained beforehand. While still a decent steak, I honestly would have preferred the twelve ounce filet. I would rate it around a seven out of ten. Our sides were a highlight. We ordered the loaded whipped potatoes and the fried Brussels sprouts. Both were very good. The potatoes were flavorful but firmer than I typically like. The pancetta really carried the dish, so I would only recommend them if you get them loaded. The Brussels sprouts were excellent, tossed in a sesame apple gochujang sauce that added just the right amount of heat without overpowering the dish. We finished with the crème brûlée. The custard itself was good, but the caramelized sugar layer on top was very thin, so you miss that classic crack and deep caramel flavor you usually expect. It leaned more custard forward than traditional crème brûlée. Overall, Oak Steakhouse is a good restaurant with a nice atmosphere and several strong dishes. It is not a place we would rush back to, but if we were nearby and looking for reservations, we would consider it again. read more

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We celebrated our anniversary at Oak Steakhouse and had a wonderful experience overall. The decor is absolutely beautiful and the atmosphere feels warm and upscale. The staff was so friendly from start to finish, and our waiter was truly amazing. They even surprised us with two complimentary glasses of champagne to celebrate -- such a thoughtful touch! For appetizers, we ordered the Beef Carpaccio and the Confit Beef Belly. Both dishes were delicious -- my husband preferred one, I preferred the other, so it worked out perfectly! They also came out very quickly. For entrées, we shared the 20 oz dry-aged bone-in ribeye topped with king crab butter, along with the king crab leg. The kitchen kindly warmed the crab for me since it's normally served cold -- I really appreciated the accommodation -- though it did end up slightly overcooked. The ribeye, however, was rich and flavorful. I enjoyed a glass of a Malbec/Syrah blend, and my husband had a Manhattan. He liked it but mentioned it tasted a bit more like an Old Fashioned. For sides, we split half orders of the Brussels sprouts and the whipped mashed potatoes. The Brussels sprouts could have been a little crispier, but the mashed potatoes were absolutely perfect -- creamy, smooth, and seasoned just right. To finish the night, we shared the s'mores cake, which was fantastic! I personally would've loved a little more of the marshmallow mousse, but overall it was delicious and a great end to the meal. With drinks, appetizers, entrées, dessert, and an additional glass of wine, our total came to $323. For a special occasion, it felt worth it, and we'd definitely consider returning. This is not a pet friendly establishment. read more

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Visited for the first time tonight, overall not a place we'd choose to return but not a terrible meal. Slower winter night downtown so we were able to grab easy street parking. The inside is nice and well lit without taking away from the historic vibe of the building. The staff were friendly and helpful without being overbearing or annoying. Our waiter was helpful with recommendations and communicated well. The Oak salad was fine, the pepper in the dressing took away from the overall effect of the salad unfortunately. The rolls are nice as was the Mac and cheese and Brussels but nothing overly special. The ribeye was nicely prepared but presentation lacked; the filet duo was very disappointing with the amount of shrimp and fact that it was presliced and then clearly sat under the warmer for too long. Overall, all of our food was fine but nothing special and in some casing disappointing - particularly considering the price point and similar dishes we can get elsewhere. read more

Beautiful ambience and attention to detail with the service! That was definitely a highlight for us. The food was good although be prepared to pay for each item you order- nothing comes with sides, they are all sold separately. We were too full for dessert but they looked incredible. The drinks also have fun names and are delicious if that is something you're into. read more

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We came here to celebrate an anniversary which I noted at the time of reservation and also confirmed on the phone when asked. I am starting off with this because they made it seem like they would do something special for us, but nothing, anyways, we ordered oysters, salad, and the jalapeño corn bread and steak frites. Everything was yummy, however, when we first entered the restaurant there was a very funky smell. Not sure what it was but rubbed me the wrong way. I got a fig margarita and it wasn't the best cocktail but overall, it's worth giving a try once. Honestly better steak houses in the area. Wish we didn't waste our anni date here, because it wasn't lived up to our expectations. read more

Oak Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This was a tough one to review. Based on the price, quality, and overall experience, I've decided on two stars and will not be returning, unless Aubrey Plaza is in town and demands it before we get to the hot tub on the roof. Items ordered for dinner included the 12oz filet (medium rare), Oysters Rockefeller, Parker Rolls ($6), whipped potatoes, and roasted jalapeño cornbread. First of all, I never thought I'd eat at a "premium" steak house that had no idea what steak prepared "au poivre" is, which is why I ordered the filet. Instead I was brought a dry filet with a thimble sized side of alleged au poivre sauce that looked like it came out of a salad dressing bottle ($2.00). The steak was properly cooked, but was almost void of any seasoning and seemed like a slightly inferior cut. However, before the steak hit the table, I had a good time watching the server walk to no less than three tables with my Parker Rolls and Oysters Rockefeller before mercy was granted and she was shown to my table. I enjoyed the oysters very much, but the "Parker Rolls" were an absolute embarrassment for $6.00. There were only two, and they seemed like they were toasted versions of something I'd find in a plastic bag down the street in the bakery section of the Publix. An absolute joke for $6.00 and an obvious revenue generator. The Oysters Rockefeller were tasty, and local. Definitely enjoyed them and after seeing the "rolls of failure" quietly wished I had ordered more. Whipped potatoes were surprisingly good - very rich and full of flavor. The $13 "jalapeño roasted cornbread" was an insult to every Native American who ever ground corn to make bread. It was certainly not horrible, but for $13, it made the Parker Rolls blush at my table. After shouting "let me up, I've had enough" I got up and called it a night. The restaurant itself is awesome - three floors, well organized, and perfect for a date...unless they expect a steakhouse to know how to prepare a steak au poivre. At the end of the day, the Oak is designed for tourists who feel they're eating prime when they're really just visiting Outback 2.0. read more

Oak Steakhouse - 12oz filet ($83) with what looks like a side of ketchup, $13 cornbread (!) but surprisingly delicious whipped potatoes. - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Sorry but for money we spent it was awful! We ordered fois gras appetizer and it came out cold! They took back the 2 orders and redid it. When it came back it was about 1/2 the size of the original order. Awful! Totally disappointing. The streak, we ordered 2 porterhouse steaks. One cooked to medium the other cooked to rare. It came out cooked properly but it both were COLD! It's $200 of meat that was not good! Mushrooms were average! Spinach, we ordered sautéd and ask to add garlic, well they did but it was just added garlic. Not cooked into the spinach. We ordered the mashed potatoes, very tasty. Only completely positive about our meal! I do not recommend this restaurant at all! Ok the desserts were exceptional. Almost made up for the meal. read more

Dined here w/my boyfriend for his birthday 08/12/25 at 7:45PM. They truly made his birthday special! Loved the ambiance. Service was attentive. Food quality A+ read more

Oak Steakhouse - They had the menu printed with Happy Birthday on it! - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Great steakhouse on Broad Street! The steaks and sides are excellent! The service is great along with the desserts! The wine list is excellent! read more

Absolutely loved everything about this place. We came just as they opened and sat at the bar where we received top notch service. I loved loved loved the onions rings they were super crispy and the breading was delicious. The beef carpaccio was extremely tender and fresh. Honestly all the apps were show stoppers because the scallops were also A+ full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The filet was not my favorite to be frank, but I want to come back and try again to make sure. However, I really enjoyed everything and the is one of the few steak houses that the sides are amazing. Overall the restaurant is cozy and styled like a classic steakhouse, but the big windows allow a lot of natural light so not super dim or dark. Great lighting in my opinion. Not to mention the wine list was great I settled on a German Riesling and it was wonderful. We'll be back again for sure. read more

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Solid as ever.. lacking the vibe and experience of Halls, as the building is dated but the food was as good as ever. Ribeye was pricy but elite! read more

First of all, we confirmed our reservations for 6:30p through open table, but for some reason they had us booked for 5:00pm. They were very nonchalantly about us "arriving late" even though we have email confirmation of a 6:30pm reservation. We decided to come out here for our 10 year Wedding Anniversary and NO ONE ACKNOWLEDGED IT. So far completely disappointed and disrespected. Secondly, The hostess and server decided to gaslight us into thinking the only menu available was the main menu. When every other table was offered the restaurant week menu... quite interesting... thankfully we knew better and asked for the restaurant week menu. Even the server pushed us to get a side dish, not explaining that the mail we got actually came with a side... nor did he recommend a different side versus the one that it came with. So we ended up with way too much mashed potatoes. Which was more than we needed. The restaurant is nice overall. After the weird experience of them trying to play us we did end up being able to enjoy the restaurant week menu. I did not take more pictures because I was not too happy with them at this point. But I do see how they have a good following and believe for "some people" it is a fantastic experience especially if you fit their criteria of customer. Additionally, this is our second time here and the first time our food was completely undercooked and unfortunately felt a bit ill after the fact. I know crazy for giving them a second chance, but it is what it is and I will not be coming back. Treat people with kindness, not like a dollar sign. read more

Oak Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I had an alright experience here. I will say the ambience is lovely and service was pretty good. Our sever was Rick was great! We also were impressed because for my dad's birthday they set up individual special menus for us with a happy birthday wish and his age on them. It was a very nice touch. I just have to admit that for the price, the food wasn't stand out enough. Yes it was good, but the prices were astronomical and I couldn't say anything I ate was particularly memorable. The presentation is very nice but taste wise I feel like it just wasn't worth the hype. The dinner rolls were probably my favorite thing we got and they are house made. The chocolate cake is not worth ordering at all. I don't know. I want to say good things about this place, but I just wasn't that happy when leaving! read more

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Classic steakhouse experience here on the last night in Charleston for a work event. Four of us enjoyed a great meal, quality steaks, sides, dessert, drinks (for some), all with friendly and attentive service. We had searched for one of the better steakhouses in town and fortunately ChatGPT is how we ended up here. I'm very glad we did. Walkable if you are staying in and around downtown Charleston. Recommended! read more

Not the best experience though our friends said it has been better in the past. I was on the fence about the beef Wellington and should have tilted back to a NY Strip. It came out raw and then took 15 minutes to cook another one. They did take it off the bill and gave us a dessert which was the right thing to do. There was nothing noteworthy that we ate. The steak quality on the rest of the table did not seem prime. The service and setting was good. Ask for the top floor near the windows if you go. We were told anywhere else is a lot louder. read more

I've eaten in the finest steakhouses across the Country and this was disappointing for me. I think my rare filet was Sous vide. When it was served, it looked grayish and unappealing. To me, it tasted like BBQ fluid. The temp was right, but something was off. I wasn't thrilled with the truffle butter either. My steak arrived lukewarm, with a glob of butter of top and barely any truffles. For $74, I expected a flavorful steak. The sides were delicious, drinks were good and service was impeccable. Would I return? No. I expected more from this CHS institution. read more

Oak has been around for a while, and with good reason. I've moved out of state, so I hadn't been for a while, but went with my family when in town for the holidays. We got the corner table on the second floor, which is my favorite, you can see the bar below, and out onto Broad Street. The service I've gotten has always been very pleasant and well informed. We had been eating all week, so I just got a crab cake as my entree, and it was excellent. Everyone else got steak in some form, and everyone was happy. The sides we got were rich, juslike they should be at a steakhouse. Always great. read more

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Sat at the bar as the restaurant was busy. Bartender was very friendly and service was excellent. Got the steak in frites on the bar menu. Met some great people and had good conversation throughout the evening. read more

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This is a elegant place with 3 stories. We originally went just for drinks at the bar and decided to have a steak . Steak was phenomenal.! Worth every penny. They are on the pricier side, but worth it. Nellie (I believe was her name )was our bartender. She did fantastic job. She surprised us with a Happy Birthday cake ! What a great way to end our trip . read more

Oak Steakhouse - Wedge salad split - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Dined for the first time last night, absolutely wonderful! Lydia did an exceptional job, and we will certainly request her on a return visit. Beef Wellington earned a chef's kiss read more

My daughter has been taking me to Oak consistently for my birthday over the past 7 years. Everything about my past visits have been good. The food has always been excellent and the service as well. We went tonight for dinner and everything was just outstanding. The food was excellent and the service was the best I have ever experienced. Beyond what I experienced before. Our server was Ramesh and he was the ultimate in professionalism, service and did everything to make my birthday special!!! He was the BEST!! In reality everyone wished me a happy birthday, from the hostess to the young man filling the water glasses. It was a special dinner of roasted duck breast, brussels and ended with a slice of birthday peach cheesecake. Thank you to Oak for such a delightful culinary experience for my birthday! read more

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So good! Oysters Rockefeller was amazing. The topping was so flavorful and savory. Ribeye was cooked to perfection. My favorite was the Brussels sprouts! The glaze was sweet and perfectly complimented by the pancetta. Asparagus was a little too grilled for my liking, but still very good and tender Mashed potatoes were very creamy and tasted like potatoes haha. Truffle butter was very good as well (not pictured) The service was great! The waiter was so very nice and helpful. Nice music in the background and the lighting was very nice for a dinner. Would return again read more

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Fantastic dinner. Our server Brody was funny, charming, and excellent. His description of each dish was spot on. My husband and I will definitely ask for him again. My steak was made perfectly. Ambiance had great energy. And let me just say that we are not Oyster Rockefeller fans but got some and they were outstanding! Very happy. Thank you Oak. read more

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This is a 3 start steakhouse at best. The ambience is fantastic. Very classic for Charleston. I have been here for a decade and overtime have experienced the decline in the quality of the food. The steak are often cooked not to the correct temperature. The sides are rather small portions compared to the competition. Mac and cheese ordered had literally no cheese. The desserts were embarrassingly small for the price and tasted as if they came from a fast food restaurant. Honestly, I don't think this place will survive long considering some of the surrounding amazing steakhouses the peninsula have to offer. read more

Amazing Food and Service. Oh and the drinks as well. I'm not the biggest steak fan so I has the papardelle and loved it. Of course I had to try my wife's steak and devoured half of her perfectly cooked steak ! Only regret is that we didn't order the potatoes. I also have to mention the rolls, wedge salad and cauliflower , all great. One more also, the Oak Street Steakhouse was fantastic. read more

One of my favorites for downtown Charleston. Good steaks, nice atmosphere. Not outrageously priced.

I was so excited to try this place as the beef is locally sourced and the seafood is sustainable. I must say there was bit of magic in the Oyster Rockefeller, but I couldn't say the same for my overcooked and overpriced 8 oz filet served with $13 black truffle butter. The building itself is historic, elegant and stunning, but I thought the service and food could be a bit better for a fine dining restaurant. read more

Oak Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina