Hall's Chophouse is one of those family-run places that seems to have been around forever and was…read morehighly recommended by our friends. My husband's name happens to be Billy Hall too, so we figured we had to check it out. We walked in and asked to be put on the waitlist for seats at the back bar. Even while we were waiting, the bartenders came by multiple times to check on us and brought us drinks while we stood along the wall. Then the owner, Billy Hall himself came over, shook our hands, and welcomed us. I absolutely love that kind of old-school customer service, it feels rare these days. The vibe was classic steakhouse: classy, lively without feeling pretentious. The drinks were strong, well made, and exactly what we were looking for. Once we got seats at the bar, we ordered the bison nachos and the steak martini as a snack. Both were so delicious. The nachos were loaded with flavor but somehow still stayed crispy and never got soggy. I was honestly in heaven eating them. Great people-watching, attentive bartenders, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere. We had such a great time here and can see why it's been a Charleston favorite for so long.

Even though I'm a resident of Charleston, I had yet to visit Halls for snobby reasons - it's a…read moretourist spot, there are other places, yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, a friend is in town visiting, and wanted to go to dinner. We're both carnivores, so steak was the order of the day. I did pick a spot off the beaten path, but at the last minute snagged a reservation for Halls, and figured I'd "check off the box." I'm extremely happy I did. Last year I cursed myself by going to The Oak, which was like Outback Steakhouse 2.0; Halls (at least in my experience) was top tier dining at its finest in terms of presentation, service, hospitality, and overall vibe. Yes, it's incredibly loud in there, but that's life. My friend ordered the filet and I, the dry aged ribeye (with black truffle butter accompaniment), both medium rare. Lobster macaroni and cheese and the roasted jalapeño corn, along with the crab cakes and onion soup. The ribeye had fantastic flavor, though I secretly wished I grabbed the NY strip instead. No real reason, but it's a genius marketing move to display the cuts of meat to the table before ordering. That's what screwed me up. But, to be fair, I do that everywhere I eat ("maybe I should have ordered that"). Cannot say enough about the service. A+. Along with our incredible server, no less than two members of management came to our table asking if we needed anything, and that was in a full house. And they all seemed GENUINELY interested in making sure we were happy and satisfied - I didn't feel any of them were going through the motions. I don't usually drink, but I polished off two pineapple martinis and probably could have had five more. Also, I have to note we NEVER felt rushed - it's a hectic room, but the chaos is under control. Totally relaxed and comfortable. Halls Chophouse absolutely delivered for me, and I will certainly be back without a doubt. If you're staying downtown with limited time, I'd definitely recommend it if you can grab a reservation. And, after experiencing Halls, give the little guys a try down the line.

Absolutely loved dinning here! This is a great place to grab a nice cocktail or wine in West…read moreAshley. Really done well and the service is superb! Really enjoyed the food and the steak was lovely. Nice flavor and cooked to the right tempt. If you haven't been in, stop on by!

We arrived alittle early for our reservation and we were seated right away. Within minutes our…read moreserver was at the table. Very friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. She suggested a great wine and even brought a sample to try prior to us making our selection. We started with a few appetizers. The fried calamari was not very impressive as it looked like store-bought calamari rings, and it wasn't real hot. The oysters Rockefeller did not have a lot of flavor and again not very hot kind of lukewarm in temperature. Not sure I would get either of these appetizers again. We chose a wedge salad, which was very good. Had nice chunks of blue cheese and a nice creamy dressing. Everything is served à la carte. The small sides are enough for two people to split. Where is the large is big enough for four people. I chose the bone in pork chop, which was pretty good, but the presentation was not all that great. My side was the stuffed mushrooms from the appetizer menu and they were delicious. My husband had the ocean 17, which he really enjoyed great flavor on the scallops and grouper he ordered a side of brussels sprouts, I thought they had a little too much balsamic in them. For dessert, my husband had the pecan pie with vanilla ice cream. It was served warm and it was delicious. I had the strawberry cake which was amazing. Felt like the prices were a little high, but the service was great.

All aspects terrific especially the Staff Kyle thoughtful on…read moremy bday and the cheese tray and mussels and wedge were as good as it gets!

Service was excellent. Ribeye was a B taste wise. Needed…read moremore seasoning. I asked for the steak to be cooked rare plus. I know I know douche - but that's the way I like it. Cook below - nah. Am I going to complain there - of course not. Close enough. Pate was good. Prices were quite high - $70 for the ribeye but they are on the island so I understand.

Fun fact: there are not a lot of businesses open on this island on a Monday. After spending the…read morelast few days eating seafood, we decided it was finally time for a steakhouse. I was able to make a reservation through Yelp, and although our reservation was pretty late at 8 PM, we walked in and luckily grabbed seats at the bar instead. That ended up being the best part of the night. Both bartenders were absolutely amazing. One was incredibly knowledgeable about wine, while the other knew everything about spirits, so we ended up getting a mini education on all kinds of drinks and even did a little tasting. It made the whole experience so much fun and interactive. We eventually settled on a bottle of red wine and shared a filet mignon. I highly recommend ordering the potatoes because whoever prepares them is seriously talented. They were thinly sliced and stacked into this beautiful cake-like structure that completely melted in your mouth. Between chatting with the bartenders and the people sitting next to us, we ended up staying much longer than planned simply because we were enjoying ourselves so much. I honestly don't have a single bad thing to say about this place. It's more than just dinner -- it's an experience, and I highly recommend checking it out.

Greeted and seated right away. Service was very attentive and polite. Ambiance is warm and cozy…read more Food was really good. We had the porterhouse and au gratin potatoes, a wedge salad, and clam chowder, plus desserts. Steaks were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The potatoes were absolutely amazing- yum yum. The carrot cake was delicious and huge. Going to be eating it for days.

Since we were in a large group of 13, we called ahead to make reservations and at were luckily able…read moreto dine there early on a Friday evening. The restaurant was really nice and the food was great. Our server was really helpful and had great recommendations. Our friends really appreciated that he was able to call the chef over to help prepare a wonderful salad that met their dietary needs. Their specially prepared salads looked so good, I am sure I would have enjoyed it!!! We ordered the Baked Oysters appetizer, 8oz Wagyu Hangar steak and Seared Sea Scallops entree. Everything was really tasty and our group enjoyed our time together at Burwell's.

Really good food. Unbelievable service. They made us feel like old friends even though we've never…read morevisited Charleston before. A little loud but not too loud to talk. I highly recommend.

Very cool spot. Yes, this place has it going on. This is a stable in the city I am sure…read more We stumbled upon it easily while walking through the city. When we first walked by it was BUSY & LOUD! But we came back a few hours later and it seemed a bit more inviting. Everyone bartending was friendly and knowledgeable on spirits. We order a NY sour, Manhattan, and a few drinks off the menu to try something different. All of which had a strong execution. Well done ! We didn't get a chance to order any food. But the atmosphere and service was 5 stars, so much that I wanted to leave a positive review. I hope they thrive in Beaufort.

Absolutely amazing every stinking menu item is great I…read morehappen to be partial to the baked oysters and the Alsatian pizza O by the way don't leave without trying escargot

Plenty for a hungry appetite! Great service and great food. We drove 1.5 hrs and well worth it.read more

Traveling through and needed a bit to eat. Few places in the area and being Sunday, most are closed…read moreor close early. This is a very unassuming place. Simple seating areas. 4 stars. Next, the staff. They were exceptionally nice. Friendly, polite, courteous and helpful. Absolutely 5 stars. The food. We ordered the fried pickle appetizer, a shrimp dinner and the special, a 5oz fried grouper sandwich. The pickles came out fresh, hot, nicely cooked in a perfect coating. Came with ranch dressing. Would totally order them again. 5 stars as they were perfect. The shrimp dinner was also very good. Nice portion of again... perfectly coated, perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. The side of coleslaw was fine. No rating as it was neutral. The fries, the side we chose, were ok. The usual frozen crinkle cut fries. They were hot and cooked well. But frozen makes them a 3 star. I personally was not a fan of the hush puppies as I'm typically not anyway. My partner said they were delicious. Going by her enjoyment, 3.5 stars. The grouper sandwich special. Presentation was good. Good bun, fresh leaf lettuce and fresh cut tomato. The fish was again, nicely coated. Unfortunately, it came out dry. A little tough to chew. My partner tried it and said the same thing. Fortunately, the great server offered to have a new one made for me. I really didn't want it so she replaced it with their fried shrimp! No headache. No nasty looks or comments. Just a server that wanted to make sure we had a good dining experience. She did. The bill arrived and the food prices were good. Taxes are a bit high but no fault of the place. We were disappointed to see a service charge of 3% for CC fee. Typical nowadays but still never happy to see it. Overall this is a place that I would absolutely recommend and if ever passing through here again, we will stop and eat here. 4.75 stars.

I needed to pause and recognize the exceptional leadership and professionalism demonstrated by…read moreAlpha! His ability to create a welcoming atmosphere while maintaining the highest standards of service is truly remarkable. Every detail, from guest satisfaction to team morale, reflects his dedication, vision, and commitment to excellence. He leads with integrity, grace, and confidence, inspiring staff to consistently deliver outstanding dining experiences. We drive from Jacksonville Florida regularly because Alpha's attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and genuine care for both guests and employees set a standard that is rarely matched. High Cotton is a delicious, juicy experience! I firmly believe that High Cotton's restaurant's success is a direct reflection of Alpha's brilliant leadership and unwavering pursuit of excellence.

We frequently dine at many of the higher-end restaurants in downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant,…read moreso we arrived with high expectations, especially given this restaurant's connection to the Halls group. The dining room is beautiful, and the ambiance is excellent. Unfortunately, the service did not match the quality level or price point of the restaurant. When entrées range from $65-$70 for fish, $80+ for steaks, and side dishes approach $14 or more, guests reasonably expect an elevated and attentive dining experience. Throughout the evening, our server seemed rushed and disengaged. Despite our efforts to be friendly and conversational, interactions felt brief and transactional. A drink order was delivered incorrectly, and rather than improving as the meal progressed, the service became increasingly impersonal. We never felt particularly welcomed or valued as guests. A special night out with a $300-$400 check should feel memorable for the right reasons. While the food and atmosphere were good, the overall experience fell short of what we have come to expect from restaurants operating in this category and at this price level. We are glad we gave it a try, but in the future we'll likely choose other Charleston-area restaurants that deliver a more polished and hospitality-focused experience when entertaining family and friends from out of town.

Lovely ambiance with delicious food, great service, happy hour menu, and parking. Note: parking in…read morethe garage is free so you don't have to pay upfront. A group of us ladies all got something different on the menu to try. The portion is not shareable, but not too small to not share. I highly recommend the chilled crab dip with kettle chips. It's a must and will knock you out of the ball park. Highly recommend!

Went here for the first time the other night with my fiancé and a few friends and overall had a…read morereally great experience. The eggplant was easily the standout appetizer for the table and something I would absolutely recommend ordering. It was our favorite by far. The only reason this lands at four stars instead of five is that one of our friends ordered the Archer burger and wasn't too impressed since it came out a bit soggy. Everything else was solid though and I'd definitely come back, especially for the apps.

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

Tried Oak Steakhouse for the first time last night and had an awesome experience. The steak was…read moreincredible, 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.