Our first stop on this Charleston trip & it wasn't on my list but I'm so glad we stumbled upon it!…read moreWe sat outside in the outdoor area, where you order at the bar and the bartenders will bring your drinks, and food out. It was easy & we loved our lunches! I chose the double smash burger which was so delicious and filling! Loved it! Hubs chose the Cobb chicken salad and he loved it! Ate every bite & reports that the chicken was fried perfectly without too many clumps or batter lumps. We would absolutely come back for brunch items! Cool things: the bathroom wallpaper was epic, outside they have a water cooler with cups for self help access & a dog bowl for those who bring their pups. Loved that!

Listen, it's a great bar. The courtyard is nice. There is an ample amount of options for drinks…read more But... What does that matter if you're ushered out before closing? A group of about 8 of us went out for drinks Saturday (5/2/26). We were having a great time (respectful, quiet, not causing a problem). Last call hit at 1:30 so we decided one more drink before we went our ways home. 10 mins later we're were asked to leave the courtyard and head inside - not a problem. We will finish our drinks inside. 5 minutes after that, we were asked to take our last sips and leave. 15 mins before the posted closing time. Again, we weren't causing a problem, weren't loud, weren't disruptive. This was a group of 8, most of us well into our 40s (or older). But they were telling all guests to leave at 1:45a?? Just after we bought drinks? The posted hours say they close at 2a. Not 1:45a. Most of us left half finished drinks. The large bouncer was nice enough, the tiny one in a hoodie with glasses was totally unprofessional. So beware. The Blind Tiger has what it takes to remain a Charleston institution. Their staff, might ruin that chance.

I love this restaurant because it's right by the Charleston market and is great for people watching…read moreand the interior is decorated beautifully. Stopped in mid day on Saturday and didn't have a reservation and had to wait about 15 minutes which isn't too bad. You can walk around the hotel while you wait. They had a specialty fall cocktail menu which was super cool. I ordered the Haunted Market Street Margarita and it was amazing. It had charcoal simple syrup and lava salt which gave it such an interesting flavor. We shared the Pimento cheese appetizer and I am so glad we ordered. It was so good and the presentation was beautiful. I don't normally enjoy pimento but I did here. My parents shared the turkey club and said it was great. Will always stop by when I'm in Charleston. Great place to watch a game if you can get a seat at the bar.

This gym is just inside the Charleston Place. It has a comfortable vibe while also having an…read moreupscale feeling. I loved the fresh roses on the table and the gentlemen wearing a seating us. The service was warm and friendly, and their attitudes couldn't have been more pleasant. The pimento cheese was spot on and delivered by the executive sous chef herself. I have never had a Smashburger before, but if this is what I compare them all to this one is definitely a winner.

This place is a hole in the wall that the wall is embarrassed about. It's so dark inside I…read morerecommend bringing a flashlight, or at minimum letting your eyes adjust for a solid business day. And yet? It just works. Service was fast, fun, and exactly what you want from a proper dive. The drinks were ice cold on a brutally hot Charleston day, which at that moment felt like a religious experience. Don't come here for ambiance you can photograph. Come here because it's dark, it's cold, the staff is great, and nobody's judging anybody. Charleston has plenty of pretty bars -- this one has character.

This place certainly lives up to the idea of what I dive bar is - not sure it's high on the list…read morefor tourists to visits, but it's solid. Interesting space, music, blunt bartender - a few tables and the bar for seating. I mean, it is what it is haha

(This review is for the atmosphere and staff.. we ended up stopping by for a few drinks after…read moredinner!) This place was awesome! Fancy? Nope. But perfect to stop in and enjoy a few drinks. While we didn't eat food, the food coming out looked really good. They had live music and he was playing 90s country (doesn't get better than that!) The bar wasn't too crowded but there were people. Our waitress was super nice and was giving us recommendations of where to go. Overall, this was a great bar that would easily turn into our hangout if we lived in Charleston! (Apparently there is an upstairs and a back patio, but we just stayed in the main bar!) Highly recommend for anyone needing a cold beer!

Friday special says $5 Sam & Sam seasonal, we asked the waitress if the special was active and she…read moresaid "if the menu says it, then it is"; when we received the checks the drinks came up as $8 and when I asked the bartender, he said "no live music, so no special." Maybe I just don't understand how daily specials work, but nothing on the menu or in conversation with the staff hinted that the special price was conditional on live music playing. Scammed.

After several days of mediocre conference food, a stroll took me past Big John's. Exactly the…read moreantidote I was looking for after lukewarm shrimp and soggy cracker appetizers. (entirely elsewhere, let me be clear!!) There I had a crisp cold local beer and a fantastic burger, just screamingly hot and fresh. The bartender was friendly, and there was Scooby Doo on the overhead tv along with the usual offering of sports. Bliss!

We came to big John's for happy hour, and I'm so glad that we did! I had the snafu sour, which is a…read moreseasonal sour that changes. Currently, it is a very delicious cherry flavor with a little tart factor but nothing too tart. I thought it was absolutely fantastic! Definitely top three favorite sour flavors so far!! my husband chose a cider and also enjoyed his beer! The bartenders were super friendly and inviting! There's also an adorable little dog who will come right up to you, so friendly and so cute!

WOW! Go!! This…read moreplace was fantastic. Top notch service free m beginning to end. Our server Justin was a star. My wife has a fish allergy and they offered to prepare a vegetable plate for her. They prepared three vegetable dishes, which were all excellent. He recommended the boulliabase which was phenomenal. I would highly recommend it to anyone. My wife also had the arugula salad, which was excellent. I started with the chicken liver pate, which is all it is claimed to be. I honestly did not think that the blue crab ravioli was anything special. In fact I could have skipped that dish and had been fine and would've had more room to finish the shrimp in the boulliabase. Desserts were outstanding. Chocolate budin (pudding) was delicious. Rice pudding was also quite nice with the fresh strawberries. The place itself was nice. Dark lighting. They did a great job of staggering seatings so you're not sitting on top of each other. Wonderful meal and night.

FIG delivers a really unique vibe--think steakhouse meets organic outdoors. It feels elevated but…read morestill relaxed, and from the moment we arrived, everything was easy and welcoming. Accessibility-wise, it's a win: smooth roll-in entrance and an accessible bathroom that's actually usable. Service throughout the night was excellent--attentive, friendly, and professional without being overbearing. The food was stellar--easily some of the best I've ever had. One of those meals where every dish hits, and a few truly stand out. Cocktails overall were outstanding, but there was one hiccup worth noting. There's a "regular" Old Fashioned and options to "elevate," which significantly increases the price. My wife had difficulty reading the menu and relied on the server, who suggested the upgrade without clearly explaining the cost. She ended up with a $45 Old Fashioned that was noticeably smaller than my standard one--and honestly not as good. We mentioned it, but didn't get much beyond a polite acknowledgment. That said, it didn't take away from what was otherwise a fantastic night. Still an easy 5 stars--honestly, it deserves 6. Great service, exceptional food, strong accessibility, and a beautiful space. Highly recommend everyone give FIG a try.

In May we went to Matador in Charleston, SC…read more We as a family love Happy Hours and we try and find different places to go and experience. This restaurant was not disappointing at all. They had a nice selection of drinks and food to choose from. Our server was very nice and she always came back to check on us. The atmosphere was cool. Nice restaurant with a nice bar area. The food was very good. Different but very tasty. The drinks were also very good.

Walking by, the atmosphere caught my attention. It's inviting. I got the steak and mango tacos and…read morejust like other reviews, I must say these were very good. Great flavor and cooked perfectly. Liked the service too. I'd come again.

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!

Solid spot with a great cozy atmosphere and good cocktails. Definitely the kind of place you can…read moresettle into for a couple drinks and hang out for a while. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is the service was a bit slow and it took longer than expected to get our drinks. Overall, still a really enjoyable experience and I'd come back.