The restaurant was recommended to me by Daryl, the Relief Night Manager at the Homewood Suites. The atmosphere is very elegant, with white linen tablecloths and silverware. I was served by Suzie, who was extremely attentive and very professional. She noticed that I was perspiring after my long walk, so she immediately brought me a glass of ice water. For an appetizer, Suzie recommended the Heirloom Tomato Salad, which complemented my entrée of Beef and Pork Ragu perfectly. For wine, Suzie suggested a glass of GLS Quilt Merlot. For dessert, as I am a chocoholic, I selected the Chocolate Addiction. The only negative was the bread. It was a bun with a taste of honey. Personally, I believe that a fine-dining restaurant should serve sliced French bread rather than a roll. Overall, I had a very enjoyable dining experience, thanks in large part to Suzie's excellent service. read more

We had an amazing experience at Peninsula Grill for a birthday celebration! The atmosphere in the restaurant was elegant and intimate, making it the perfect spot for a special occasion. We ordered the two-person seafood tower, and it was the perfect amount to share. It included shrimp, oysters, crab claws, and smoked trout dip, with the trout dip being my personal favorite. Since our group wasn't very hungry, we shared a variety of appetizers, sides, and desserts. Each dish was incredible and we left completely satisfied without feeling overly full. The Coconut Cake is an absolute must-order--it's every bit as good as everyone says! Our server was attentive, friendly, and made the evening feel extra special. As a thoughtful surprise, they brought the birthday girl complimentary macarons, which were absolutely delicious. If you're looking for a restaurant with exceptional food, outstanding service, and a beautiful ambiance for a celebration or date night, Peninsula Grill is definitely worth a visit! read more

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We were sat and ignored for a good 10-15 min. Then were asked about drinks that came about 20 minutes later. Between this we tried getting our waiters attention to put in some appetizers but were brushed off. When we finally did put our food order in he kept pressuring us to order more items which felt really odd. He promised some bread that never materialized although we would all have appreciated it as one of the appetizers was whipped ricotta and peas. All in all the service was atrocious. The appetizers we ended up with as a table were peas and whipped ricotta which was inventive but needed something to spread it on? It was awkward for sharing which is what it was recommended to us as. Then the corn "soufflé" was much too dense to use that name - it was nice tho and the bean salad it came on was very summery and light. The oysters were properly cleaned and good (imo it's hard to mess those up) Dinner consisted of two steaks and the lamb (because our server was very negative about the poulet rouge dish) the steak sauces were alright but very dense. The lamb was nice but the glaze served with it soaked into their cold grain salad leaving the lamb a bit dryer than expected because it had a very nice but very hard sear on it. The potatoes as a side were quite good but the broccolini was a total mess. As we could never get service we opted to not have dessert but have heard that their coconut cake is good? I suppose I'll never know because I wouldn't recommend it and I'd probably not come back. read more

Peninsula grill has a classic and old school feeling. We weren't super hungry so we ate a bit light with shrimp cocktail and steak. Had to try the coconut cake which was yummy and not too rich. It was so convenient and right by our hotel. read more

Peninsula Grill - Ultimate Coconut Cake - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The best meal of my life?? Probably.... Cory provided excellent service throughout... Baby lettuces with poached pear excellent. Filet had tons of flavor with a great seared bark. Sometimes they can be on the bland side but this was flavor packed! Roasted mushrooms were incredible!! Definitely not a low sodium diet, haha. Garlic mashed potatoes were great. No additional butter needed. They are famous for the seven layer coconut cake. It was good, but the other food was even better. Was the most expensive meal of my trip but I was happy to pay it, it was worth it.... Cool, upscale vibe. They say no tennis shoes, but I saw some.....on my feet too. Will definitely come here again... read more

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I'm a local and haven't been here in over 10 years!! The ambiance is amazing, service impeccable and tonight they had tilefish, personally one of my favorite fishes of the sea. The pomegranate brussel sprouts were amazing and not oily. This is one of the best spots for she crab soup as well. I'm definitely coming back more often just for the soup and Brussels! read more

Peninsula Grill - Pomegranate Brussels Sprouts! Yum - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Ordered: shrimp cocktail-average - good horseradish pomegranate marg- WAY too sweet Moscow mule (Tito's) - average but took so long to come out I was done with my meal by then Mushrooms- DELICIOUS Sauce flight- mediocre at best. Filet- ordered mid rare and it came out close to well done The scallops- mediocre Coconut cake- decent but somewhat dry Honey creme brulee- too much going on for a simple dessert read more

Peninsula Grill - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This may be one of the older restaurants in Charleston but it's still one of the best! We did a quick family trip to Charleston for the weekend and chose the Peninsula Grill for dinner on Saturday night. They delivered! The service was as professional as you would expect from this restaurant. The ambience is also fantastic because while the restaurant was crowded, it was never loud and we were able to have conversations throughout the evening. Our food was superb on every level. From the starters to the steaks that were cooked perfectly, every item was fantastic. And to finish the evening, we had to do their famous coconut cake. While not one person in our family would declare themselves a huge coconut fan, every one of us thought it was one of the best desserts we've ever eaten. Charleston has many, many fantastic restaurants, but the Peninsula Grill remains one of the best! read more

Peninsula Grill - Famous Coconut Cake - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The service was outstanding although at first they did try to get us to go to their other venue which was next door (forgot the name)- the next couple did go there. We just said no. Anyway, came with a couple who had come here throughout their childhood and wanted the coconut cake. I had a piece too - it was good but not THAT good. Place was way stuffy for me - lots of older folks. This was never on our radar and we went for our friends. read more

Peninsula Grill - The cake - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Had the grouper- fabulous! Everyone raves about the coconut cake, but I liked the chocolate mousse better. The best mashed potatoes I've ever had in my life. read more

I had the blessed opportunity to dine at Peninsula Grill in downtown Charleston to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, and we were not disappointed! This is where high class meets the tastes of heaven. The food was some of the best I've enjoyed outside of New Orleans, Paris, and Rome--and yes, I've been to all three (not bragging, just saying!). I highly recommend starting with the Lobster Three Ways appetizer, and for your entrée, the ribeye with béarnaise is an absolute must. For service, ask for Jessica--she was incredible and made my wife and me feel like royalty, adding such a special touch to our evening. Don't just walk to Peninsula Grill when you're in Charleston--run! read more

Where do I begin...what a treat! From the quaint and intimate table by the lively bar area, yet still immersed in Charleston ambience. Our steaks were cooked to perfection with a side of roasted garlic that was by far the favorite touch to our meal. Our servers were great with top tier service. If you are in Charleston pls make it a point to dine at the Peninsula Grill. You won't be disappointed! P.S. Leave room for the famous coconut cake. read more

Peninsula Grill - 8 oz Petit Filet and 16 oz Rib-Eye with Confit Garlic Whipped Potatoes - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Came here for dinner, and this was actually where my boyfriend proposed. The staff (specifically our waiter Paul), and the manager (Jess) were so incredibly kind and welcoming to us from the moment we walked in- they went above and beyond to make the moment special for us. The setting was romantic and beautiful both inside and in their courtyard. The food was outstanding - particularly the beef carpaccio, oysters, skirt steak and coconut cake were out of this world. Fresh, flavorful, and balanced for every dish. I thought the steak was perfect on its own without any sauce however they had a lovely selection. I also really enjoyed the sides of shipped potatoes and local mushrooms. Truly a lovely restaurant for any occasion or a delicious dinner. We will certainly be returning here! read more

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Came because this is regarded as the best dessert in the world. It was good. I've had better coconut cake in Hawaii. So it's not even the best coconut cake in the world, let alone best dessert in the world. read more

Peninsula Grill - Ultimate Coconut Cake - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We went here for a family dinner, and Peninsula Grill does not disappoint! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is elegant and welcoming. The service was excellent, but the food was the real star. Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly and the presentation was stunning. They really pay attention to the little details here. Highly recommend for a special night out in Charleston read more

Peninsula Grill - Outdoor & menu - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The great Peninsula Grill was not so great this Tuesday night. They were out of the Tomahawk for two and they were out of lobster tails. The reason provided was that it was immediately following Memorial Day. I guess if you're a 4 star restaurant, it only applies some of the time? The shrimp cocktail was mid at best. Fresh, but small. My wife ordered the ribeye as did I. Mine was cooked fine. Hers was under cooked and more raw than pink. When we mentioned it to our waiter, there was a distinct drop off in service. At the conclusion of our dinner, we asked for the famous 7 layer coconut cake. It was as great as advertised. However, we weren't offered coffee or tea service. It was like it was forgotten about completely. So, while our waiter was nice and service was good, it lacked at the end. All in, we've had much better food and service at other Charleston known 4 star restaurants. I'd place the Peninsula at the high end of 3 stars but definitely not an elite restaurant. All of this for a mere $500+ dinner for two. read more

Great restaurant with excellent food and service! Great location on Market Street! Get the coconut cake for sure. The side dishes are great!

After 3 days of southern meals, I needed a palette cleanse. Popped in here after walking around locally and menu shopping. This restaurant is in The Planters Inn and easily accessed. Did not have a huge appetite due to a family brunch of typical southern biscuits and gravy but was longing for greens and a bit finer offering. I had (2) starters as my meal: Seared Foie Gras - Macadamia Bread, Smoked Pineapple Chutney, Macadamia Cinnamon butter, Pickled Pineapple and Minus 8 Vinegar Artisanal Greens Salad - Brown Butter Sweet Potato, Stilton Blue Cheese, Radish, Speck Ham, Toasted Pecan, Pomegranate Vinaigrette I did not imagine that I would find such bursts of flavor in this beautifully plated salad but I savored every bite. Simple, quality ingredients with a smear of sweet potatoes with a spattering of pomegranate seeds and stilton was delightful! The foie gras with the macadamia bread was rich and delectable. Paired with the sweetness of the macadamia bread and chutney and then the vinegar for another flavor profile was memorable. Dining on the patio in the garden with a slight breeze and the gas lit lanterns was wonderful and encouraged me to slow down a bit and just enjoy. Will admit this was my favorite meal of my trip to Charleston by a country mile. The service, as you would expect was impeccable. read more

Peninsula Grill - Seared Foie Gras - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Bring back the veal shop. It was the best steak on your menu and a showstopper. It set you apart from the traditional steakhouse fare at other restaurants. read more

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Peninsula Grill is one of those restaurants that makes you feel like you've finally graduated from "grabbing tacos in a hoodie" to "I'm an adult who eats in a place with linen tablecloths and people who call me sir." The second you walk in you know it's not going to be cheap, but you also know you're about to be fed like royalty, so you just kind of accept it and lean into the experience. The she-crab soup deserves its own award ceremony. Rich, creamy, full of flavor, and the kind of dish you'll still be thinking about a week later when you're sadly reheating leftovers at home. The steaks come out perfect, not the "well it's close enough" kind of perfect, but the "oh wow, they actually nailed this" perfect. And the seafood? Just as impressive. A lot of steak-forward restaurants treat fish like the awkward cousin they only invite out of obligation, but here it gets the same attention as the beef. And then there's the Coconut Cake. Calling it a dessert feels disrespectful. It's basically an architectural marvel made out of sugar and butter. Twelve layers, each one whispering "you don't need abs" as you take another bite. It's so big you could probably hide state secrets in between the layers and no one would ever find them. People say it's famous, and for once, the hype is completely justified. Yes, it's pricey. No, you're not going to roll in here for a quick weeknight bite. But if you're celebrating, trying to impress someone, or just in the mood to eat food so good it makes you briefly reconsider every life choice that's led you to eating gas station hot dogs, Peninsula Grill is the place. And if nothing else, grab a slice of that coconut cake to go and make your future self very, very happy. read more

My reviews often contain the phrase "price sets expectations". At just a few dollars shy of $300 for two people to eat (2 salads, 2 NY Strip steaks, 1 dessert, 3 drinks) BEFORE tip... Peninsula Grill set high expectations and pretty much nailed it. I say this as someone who is very happy to open a wallet wide but demands a lot when I do. We went on a Tuesday night and it was pretty full, but Ally the sommelier seated us immediately. Our server David was great and the ninja staff kept water full. Food came out with good timing. I had the artisanal greens salad, the girlfriend had the summer salad (it's not a menu item, it was a special). Both were amazing. We both went for the New York Strip steak, medium rare, and it was done perfectly, seasoned nicely so you could taste the meat, the steak sauce was good. Yukon whipped potatoes were amazing but the serving size was small just for one person, never mind sharing. Asparagus with béarnaise was on point and definitely shareable unless you both just love asparagus and could eat a pound each. Ultimate Coconut Cake did not disappoint either. Keep in mind, this is a VERY formal restaurant complete with dress code. They relax it a bit for the summer, but I wore slacks, nice shirt, dress shoes, and a jacket and I was NOT out of place. Is this my favorite Charleston steak house? No, I still think Burwell's is #1 so far. Is this a close #2? Yes, I think so. Despite it being more formal than Oak or Hall's (I have not been to Hall's in Charleston but I've been in Columbia), I felt more relaxed... tables had more elbow room, room was quieter, etc. When I am spending this kind of money on a meal, I don't want to have to shout to my girlfriend over the sounds of a drunken bachelorette party like I have had to do at Oak, or try enjoy a meal while having a baby stroller crammed against me (State & Union... on VALENTINES DAY!), etc. So I am I am pretty happy with this experience and will likely return. J.Ja read more

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Pretty solid meal - only call out was that it was way too over-salted. Highlight was the coconut cake- that's a must try- especially if you have a sweet tooth. Service was quick and attentive and my server was really kind. After a long day of travel I wanted to come here for a quiet meal in peace and privacy so I opted to sit far away from the main room but the couple in front of me were so engaged with what I was doing/ one of them kept turning around every few minutes - so often that I felt like an exotic zoo animal during my dining experience. I have travelled solo before so dining alone is a totally normal and relaxing experience for me. Hopefully I can come back for another meal and have it feel less intrusive. read more

This is a very pretty space. It appears to be a professional staff but after the week In Charleston we agreed this was the most expensive, least enjoyable dinner. They were friendly enough but fell down on the little details, some positives- Hubby said scallops were good, she crab soup was very good. Salted butter with the bread was very good. And because it was our anniversary very did treat us to two macarons with a sweet message. Negatives I specifically asked for no anchovies and my salad came with a heaping 5 of them spread out all over the salad. Hubby had one drink and they never asked if he wanted another. My glass was half full for more than half of dinner. I ordered the filet medium, what came out was a charred, very slightly still pink, but still somehow only room temp dish that I can't even rate for flavor because (except for the sauce which made it edible) I could only taste the burnt. The root vegetable gratin had appealing flavor in the sauce but half of the vegetables were still this side of raw. I know from reviews that many have had delicious meals here and I hope that many more do but I would be hesitant to recommend it. read more

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I do not understand why this place is rated so well. We ate in the garden, and that was lovely, though the inside is pretty stuffy and uninteresting. The food is not good. We had a shrimp special that was good as an appetizer, but the hen, scallops, she crab soup, pork chops, swordfish were all not good. Way over salted, scallops were undercooked, was a really expensive below avg meal. Service was decent, though they did bring my father the wrong drink and then suggest he in fact ordered wrong, which was weird. Rarely review on yelp but this place at a 4.3 doesn't sit w me. read more

Had to check out and taste the "World famous 12 layer coconut cake and boy it didn't let us down. I would highly recommend if in the area read more

Peninsula Grill - World famous 12 layer coconut cake - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We had dinner at Peninsula Grill recently for my mom's birthday. We are local to Charleston and have lived here our entire lives so we have frequented Peninsula Grill several times. We had good service and love the atmosphere, but 5 out of the 10 people in our group got food poisoning from the food. I called to let them know, and I have received no call back. It's disappointing to pay $2,000 for a meal and get sick from it. It's even worse when the restaurant doesn't care enough to call you back. The food has just gone downhill. We were not impressed. read more

I sat at the bar. Cory is amazing. Personable and funny! If you just want a good drink or excellent service sit at the bar- you won't regret it. The food and drinks are incredible! read more

Amazing as always! We had Kaj as our server who was simply outstanding. Her knowledge of the menu, attention to details and superior hospitality were what stood out to us. We started with a bottle of Veuve recommended by the Somm. It was great and priced reasonably. They start with warm, sweet rolls as well as the amuse which was a potato chip with creme fraiche and caviar. We started with the Elevation 1 seafood tower which has 5 shrimp, 6 oysters and crab dip. We also added caviar bumps for $25. They were served on the cutest porcelain pillows and the portion was generous. We also had the famous she crab soup- definitely the best I've had in town. Especially when soaked up using their warm rolls. I had the short rib which is new to the menu- it melted in my mouth. I will say I recommend getting a steak even though this dish was done well you can't go wrong with a steak from here! We added a flight of sauces for $20- honestly so worth it to try all the house sauces. My favorite was the lobster sauce. In previous visits I had the lamb and the millionaire potato. They never fail me. And of course we were celebrating so we got the yummy macaroon birthday gift! read more

Fantastic experience at the Penninsula grill tonight with Stephanie! She knew every detail of the menu which made our experience extra easy to decide on our choices. Stephanie reccomended us oysters and crab bisque, both delicious! I ordered the swordfish which I think is one of the best I have ever tasted w brown butter burre blanc and hubby got the short rib dinner- and then the grand finale- the 11 layer famous cake- a must try if your here for sure! Can't wait until next time Thank you Stephanie and Penninsula grill for a wonderful holiday dinner! Can't wait bring our 3 girls next time! read more

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We went here to celebrate a special occasion. This was our favorite dinner in Charleston. Everything was lovely: From the atmosphere, the food, and the staff. I am already planning my next visit. read more

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They treated us sooo well here! We happened to mention that it we had just gotten married and they gave us a few small complimentary things to try. My husband has been on a lobster kick lately, so we decided to try the 3-way lobster dish and we were obsessed. Steak and mashed potatoes also really hit the spot, and we loved our drinks as well. Our waitress was really sweet. The vibes were more upscale so dress to impress! read more

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The food here is outstanding. But the service is even better. The wait staff of very attentive and the executive chef even came out to see how the food turned out. I did not get a picture of everything as there were 9 of us. But suffice to say everything was very very good. read more

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The Peninsula grill was everything an upscale southern steak house should be. The vibe was classy but not at all pretentious . Our sever Ben was warm and very helpful in guiding our selections on everything from appetizers to wine. The cocktails were fantastic and the steaks perfectly cooked. The warm potato salad was one of the best things I ate in Charleston. And of course, the coconut cake slaps. I would definitely recommend the peninsula grill to anyone looking to have a nice night out in Charleston. read more

We had a terrible experience here over Labor Day weekend, and I feel obligated to warn others. My husband ordered the grouper, went straight back to our hotel and within 40 minutes of eating it, he became violently ill -- extreme vomiting, horrible cramping, chills, and weakness that lasted through the night and into the next day. It was obvious the fish was spoiled and undercooked. We were staying at the Hotel Emeline and it ruined our last two days. We had to call an in-room IV hydration service just to help him recover (for anyone who might need it, Holy City Healthcare Consultants were outstanding -- holycityhc.com What made everything worse was the restaurant's complete lack of follow-up or accountability. After initially ignoring us, a manager finally reached out, promised to "look into it," and said he would get back to me. That was over four weeks ago. Since then -- no response, no apology, no refund, and no offer to make things right. read more

My husband and I celebrated our Anniversary of 36 years here. We had the waygu duo which was supposedly prepared at medium/ medium for us. However, we both later became ill. While waiting for our dinner to be served, a male waiter spilled a pitcher of ice on the my backside. He apologized and quickly tried to clean all the ice off of my clothes.The maitre d came over to check on me as well and apologized. While I appreciate their apologies I never saw the manager to resolve this situation to it's complete resolution. The pants suit I was wearing sustained a water stain from the ice water that was dumped on it. I will have to pay $20 to dry clean it. This expense should have been addressed by the manager and it was not! Nor was there any complementary compensation for my dinner after having dealt with this very unpleasant experience! We paid the full price($500) for our dinner and also tipped our waitress(20%)!! read more

My mom & I came here 2 times on our trip to Charleston because of the outstanding service and amazing ambiance. What a classy experience. It's definitely on the formal side, but we came casual and didn't feel out of place. Bradley is an A+++ bartender. The planters punches we had were phenomenal. We only did cocktails, but the menu looked impressive, and the food we saw looked & smelled delicious. read more

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My review starts at the end of the meal, so please take the time to review the only photo posted. My wife celebrates her birthday around Thanksgiving every year. This year we had a lifelong friend visit during the Thanksgiving holiday and decided to go to the grandly lauded Peninsula Grill. Nervous our guest might be hesitant about the food cost, we forwarded her the menu and she agreed it was a time to celebrate. Reservations made. In great anticipation we arrived about 20 minutes early but our table was waiting. We were seated and our server (Jessica) arrived shortly afterwards. Our collective pallet did not desire any pre-dinner drinks other than sweet tea and water (no ice for or friend). That was a poorly received request, but serviced with a smile (however, ice was floating in our friend's glass?). I asked an asst server to provide an "ice less glass" which he promptly provided. However, for the remainder of the meal, that glass for our guest to our grandly lauded hometown restaurant was filled repeatedly with ice water?! While placing our order, our guest decided against a 1st course, but instead advanced to her main, only to reminded REPEATEDLY, that it would certainly not be enough - after all, who could survive on a "standard 4oz serving " of Salmon alone? After my wife and I ordered, our guest finally acquiesced and added a bowl of She Crab Soup. I had a Caesar salad with a twist (saintly seasonal greens) which I thoroughly enjoyed, my wife has the She Crab soup as well. About 25minutes later (a bit delayed) I enjoyed a seared and roasted duck breast cooked medium and on spot! It was served over a wild mushroom risotto with a red wine Demi glaze, and I will tip my hat to the chef for that. Our guests had a magnificently large grilled salon (I'm guessing 2x the servers suggested portion if not larger), and my wife...the traditional high end steakhouse New York strip "requested Medium and provided almost Well. Our attempt to demonstrate the error to our server and request a new steak was met with "I'll be right back", which didn't happen. We resorted to calling the person we think was the dining room Manager. He was very apologetic and a new steak arrived with 5 minutes. It was appropriately cooked but with appetite seared, it was only marginally enjoyed. Our dessert course was limited to the famous Coconut Layer Cake, and it was delicious for sure. But it lost its luster when we arrived home to find our leftover meal packaged as if it truly was a "doggy bag"; which makes me wonder...it that what our Server really thought of us.? So we are full circle now, back to that packaging of our remaining meal (a $310+ meal , tip included). A premier restaurant on a premium night is justified in charging a premium price for such a premium meal. But a meal is more than the food set before you, it is the ambiance, the care in which it is handled both in the kitchen and at the table, and presentation is sometimes better than half the value. In this case, that half was sorely lacking. Will I return to the Peninsula Grill, I'm not sure, What I know for sure is that if this evening was a true representation of this establishment's usual level of service and culinary skill, I'll look elsewhere for what I know I can find better in this beautiful home of mine. read more

Peninsula Grill - My packaged $85 meal. Review starts tgere - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Shoutout to the host the evening i was there, who was also from the DMV region! Had a nice dining experience here before a show i attended. Firstly, GORGEOUS entrance to the hotel, then the ambiance inside was classy, clearly upscale but not gaudy or 'extra'. Came for the 'Lobster 3 Way', which included lobster tempura, 1 lobster ravioli, and a poached lobster claw. It is perfectly portioned as an appetizer (i thought portion would be larger, but thats ok, it gave me a chance to order a steak). Ordered the filet with blue cheese crust/topping- i only wanted the steak if they could do the blue cheese which wasnt on the menu so to my delight my waiter said they could do it.. and MAN was it a tasty steak. I did ask for medium and it came out well-done but i didnt have time to wait for another so i ate it and it was still VERY good.. they were kind enough to offer free dessert for the faux pas but again- didnt have time, so they agreed to comp one of my drinks. Would love to return on a future trip. read more

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Next door to the Planters Inn, a high end, beautiful inn, is this wonderful restaurant which has been a great experience for any that could afford it, whether by saving up or being invited here by someone who really treasures you as a friend. Steele chardonnay was $13 a glass, but was a delightful, smooth wine, chilled to perfection. Then the she crab soup for me. The crab was in the bowl but to the side, under a number of bean sprouts. Unusual, yes. Blending in the crab also blended in the bean sprouts, such that you end up having almost to chew the soup because of the sprouts. Delicious soup but missing the usual drizzle of sherry on the surface as so many other restaurants in Charleston serve with such soup. Thus, unfettered by alcohol you can enjoy the care that goes into making the tastiness of it. The main course for me was an 18 ounce double cut pork chop. (See the photo.) I asked whether or not this large meat serving was bone in. I was told that it was but unfortunately I was thinking (my bad) of the bone being more like a T-bone steak and thus I thought maybe I could handle an 18 ounce pork chop. It came out and there was indeed a bone but it was merely on the side of it, a smallish curved piece of bone. Thus the challenge was on for me to finish it. The meat was cooked to perfection moist and almost to the point that you thought it would melt in your mouth. I had thought about ordering one of their multiple steaks which they have on the menu but when I go back if they have this pork chop, it definitely will be what I order. Due to the size of this meat dish I unfortunately ordered asparagus with a bearnaise sauce. Not that it was bad by any means and you could tell that it was a fresh in-house made bearnaise sauce with quite tender and slender lengthy asparagus. My problem was finishing that delicious side ($10) due to the large pork chop. I did my best. Although we had decided that there was no way we could have one of their famous slices of coconut cake which frankly is known and loved all throughout the United States, and thus we told our delightfully helpful, there when we needed wait staff Michelle. Still, out came our light, but delightful, (and gratis) dessert in celebration of our anniversary, as the photo shows. Oh my, would that we could afford this, the best high end restaurant downtown, monthly. read more

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Somewhat Disappointing Came here for a 7:30pm seating when the dining room was pretty full. Consequently, due to the restaurant's poor acoustics, it was VERY loud and difficult hearing the waiter unless he leaned in and raised his voice. If you think the loudness might bother you, ask to be seated at one of the tables near the bar, which is in sort of an ante-room to the main restaurant. Here's what we ordered, and how I'd rate everything on a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being best): Lobster "3 Way" Lobster Ravioli, Lobster Tempura and Sautéed Lobster (4): The ravioli was OK, the sautéed lobster was dry, and the tempura was unimpressive. Also, the tangy-tomatoey sauce just clashed with the flavor of the lobster. She Crab Soup (9): Very good bisque with good texture. Pan Seared Diver Scallops (10): Quite possibly the best scallops we've ever had. Moist, flavorful, and very satisfying. Roasted "Charleston" Rack of Lamb (7): They serve very little lamb in this dish and it's not seasoned very well, though it is cooked tender. Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes (8): We shared this as a side dish and it was very good, though I would've preferred it to have more of a garlic flavor. The Ultimate Coconut Cake (10): Lives up to the hype! Definitely the best coconut cake we've ever had. All that + tip came out to $250, without any alcohol. A bit overpriced IMHO. I also want to anonymously thank our waiter whose very candid recommendations were much appreciated. read more

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