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    Opal Restaurant & Bar

    4.3 (222 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Terri R.

    Go get their pork chop (photo) or Filet with the best whipped potatoes. Oysters are from different regions weekly. Love this place.

    Spicy Local Shrimp Bruschetta
    Jessie P.

    We got the shrimp bruschetta, which was very good! The bread they start you out with is classic and delicious. We got the tagliatelle bolognese and the truffle and mushroom pappardelle. Both were pretty good :) our service was great. We had Stacy. They offer fresh ground pepper for every dish. We didn't order any cocktails but they didn't look super upscale- just traditional offerings with traditional garnish. Overall pretty nice!

    PJ C.

    Amazing Mother's Day dinner last night. Had the gnocchi with shrimp, was out of this world. Stephanie was a great server too!

    Fish special

    The fish special, peach salad special and soup special were all perfect. Would also recommend the red sangria.

    Center Cut Filet of Beef
    Christie N.

    Fantastic experience and food was great. Service and atmosphere was A. All meals cooked perfectly well and tasty.

    Filet (giving u angles)
    Ara A.

    Honestly I was pleasantly surprised, I was putting this place off cause I thought it would just be ok but it was excellent. Started with the garlic clams and it was delicious, I prefer clams to mussels so I was glad to see it on the menu. I could have had 3 bowls of the clams and would have been happy. For dinner I had the daily catch which was tile fish and the pirlou which is a rice mixture with jumbo lump crab, this dish was delicious. The tile fish was perfectly cooked. It's a light dish perfect for someone who doesn't want to over indulge l. Hubby had the center cut filet cooked rare and it was cooked to the perfect temp. The crust of the filet was out of bounds. The sauce with the steak and the mashed potatoes were excellent. 5 stars kudos.

    Opal made our anniversary dinner special and warm
    Jeff S.

    We celebrated our anniversary with an early dinner at Opal. The food was great and they were so nice to split entrees on separate plates before bringing them out for us. The server really made the night special and warm. It will now be an annual tradition

    Rebecca A.

    Dinner reservations set with some of my favorite Yelp friends, so I made my way over the bridge to meet Kat, Michael, and Alan for a fabulous time at Opal. This was a few months back, so I was just shocked when I discovered I had not written this yet. Here goes. It seems like something was going on in town the weekend we made reservations, I know, shocking for CHS! The point is, we had late evening reservations. The four of us were seated at one of the large booths. Plenty of room for more people or stretching out if need be. We started off with cocktails and a charcuterie board. I had spied the menu before arriving so I was good with the gin specialty cocktail and any of the meat and cheeses. The name escapes me now for this first drink, but I remember it being delicious. And so was every cheese off the board along with my favorite meat, the smoked duck ham. Could go back right now just for the board and cocktail and be thrilled. But we didn't stop there. For my entree I went for the ricotta gnocchi and lamb ragu. It was by far one of the best prepared meals that I started 2019 off with. The rich flavor, balanced out with bits of pistachio and celeriac was perfect. The leftovers re-heated and were delicious for two more days. That was a sad day when it was all gone! Not being a sweet tooth dessert girl, I opted for one more cocktail. And if you're like me and want to end the meal strong at Opal, order the Sunset Over Sullivan's. Knob Creek, pomegranate liqueur, and fresh lemon. Simple perfection. If you live in Mt. P, or just want a fabulous dinner away from the downtown scene, spend an evening at Opal. You won't be disappointed.

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    We were able to get a booth which is huge. Food and service were excellent. Highly recommend the steak tartar.

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    Amazing, a must go to if in the Charleston area and looking for great food and service.

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    One of our favorite restaurants in the Charleston area The food is delicious and the best Martini in town

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    A little slice of heaven near the IOP connector. Best filet in town and wonderful work staff! 10/10

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    I came in here while in the area and I was excited to try something new even though it's been here…read morefor quite a long time. However, the chicken was dry, and the Taziki sauce was runny and not very flavorful at all, so needless to say, I will not be returning. The salad was good and service ok.

    My partner and I were hungry upon arriving at our hotel in the evening after a long trip, so we…read moreset out to find a bite to eat close by. When Adam's Kitchen showed up as a spot with Mediterranean offerings we decided to check it out. We got there just before their closing time and were prepared to order our food as takeout, but the people were friendly and welcoming and encouraged us to stay. We were too hungry to argue, and wow, did it turn out to be a lovely experience. The food was prepared fresh, came out quickly, and served with care and a friendly smile. My lamb gyro was perfect - served on warm, puffy pita with fresh veggies and a generous drizzle of tzatziki. My partner's chicken shawarma sandwich was equally tasty, but the crowning glory was the house-made baklava that was subtly enhanced with orange flower essence that elevated it to something truly special. We're here to visit the Charleston area for just a short time with so many things to do, but we're definitely making time to head back to Adam's kitchen before we leave for a stash of their to-die-for baklava, Dubai chocolate, and whatever other of their homemade treats strike our fancy. If you're in the Mt. Pleasant area and have a hankering for excellent Mediterranean food prepared and served up fresh by friendly people in a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere, you won't regret checking out this little gem of a restaurant!

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    Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine

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    7.3 mi
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    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.

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    Stella's

    Stella's

    4.6
    (614 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    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!

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