@sorghumsalt ("S&S") made @eater 's @eatercarolinas 's January 2026 Best New Restaurant in Charleston ("CHS") List.* I'm sure South Carolina residents understand how deep and varied the CHS Food Scene is. But people from other parts of the country, primarily may associate CHS with Low Country food like Shrimp & Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes and She Crab Soup. I didn't see any of these traditional Low Country dishes on S&S's menu. I did see (1) Carrot Bolognese, (2) Green Curry Cauliflower and (3) Seared Yellowfin Tuna with cashew tahini. S&S is a modern, creative, vegetable and fruit-focused Shareable Plate restaurant. A cool take on Farm to Table. You'll also find some seafood, chicken and meat dishes. It was so hot during our visit, that an imaginative menu with lighter high quality ingredients was welcome. My wife and I tried: Grilled SC Peaches with watercress and vinaigrette Watermelon with pickled rind, feta cheese and a vadouvan vinaigrette Gem Lettuce Salad with Maple Tahini, pistachios and pink peppercorns ‍ Chantrelle mushrooms with SC corn, black garlic and potatoes Free Range Chicken with an Ahi Amarillo sauce and cabbage Aside from the chicken, all of these dishes felt inventive and fresh. The plating was terrific. Lots of colors, shapes and textures. The flavors really popped. The stand-outs for me were the peach and watermelon dishes. The chicken was good too by the way. It was well cooked and had good texture. I wish the World had more restaurants like @sorghumsalt . It was a joy to eat there. Five Stars *Sorghum & Salt is not new in a technical sense. They existed in different forms prior to their more recent Brick and Mortar in the Cannonborough area. read more

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Incredible pastas, very vibey space (including a disco ball in the bathroom) and a perfect spot for an upscale group lunch or dinner. We came here as a group of 8 a few months back and there was nothing that we tried that we didn't absolutely love. We got a few of the snack plates, a few of the mids and a few of the larges and it was a decent amount of food for our group. Some of the prices caught us off guard (looking at you $16 singular scallop) but when food is good, it's good. We were a group split between locals and visitors and our friends from Charleston said this was a favorite spot for them. It's easy to see why. Go for a special meal and go with friends so you can try a little bit of everything. read more

Lovely dinner! My sister and I split seven dishes, 4 small, 2 mids, and 1 large. Highly recommend the citrus salad - the sauce is to die for. The beets and charred cabbage are a most. We also got the focaccia with whipped ricotta which was delicious but not something I think is a must to order. The seared tuna is 10/10!!! The only thing I'd say to skip is the gnocchi, it was not a great texture and the dish overall was lacking flavor! Recommend Sorghum & Salt! The service was very attentive and informative. And the restaurant is lovely to sit in. read more

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I loved the open kitchen and the vibe of the place, the menu was explained to us as smaller bites and our server recommended just the right amount of food for us. Fresh local ingredients and unique combinations. I'm writing this review a couple of weeks after we went so I don't remember exactly the dishes that we ordered, but I do remember that every one of them was delicious. They were flexible with making substitutions for a vegetarian. Two reasons for only four stars, and it has nothing to do with the food; the server insisted that we order all of our dishes upfront, we could not order some and then decide if we were still hungry like we usually do in a tapas place. Secondly, they refused to split the bill. We had a business meal and as it is so common, you're not allowed to have alcohol on the check for a personal business meal, but they wouldn't put 2 dishes on one bill and the rest on a second bill- they said down the line is the only way they could split it. I thought that was ridiculous and cost us $ because we were unable to write off the meal. There were some seats available at the bar where you were literally in front of the chef's area and could watch them in action. That would be a fun thing to do! read more

Sorghum & Salt - Tofu! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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What a fantastic surprise!!!! We searched for a vegan restaurant in Charleston for dinner tonight. We spent the day here with coastal expeditions touring morris island looking for fossils. What a great way to end our day here with a fabulous creative vegan menu!! Our server was delightful. We sat at the counter and talked with the chefs as the items were prepared. Lots of bar stools making it quite pleasant for single patrons. We ordered 7 different menu items to taste as many options as possible. My favorites were the radishes, gem salad, cauliflower, carrots, gnocchi, beets, then persimmon. We will definitely come back here soon. Richard just reminded me that the vegan menu did not offer a high protein option. That would be a good addition. We were celebrating an early birthday and so they gave me a glass of bubbly!!! Very sweet. read more

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Amazing dining experience with fun and flavorful food. The service was excellent and the new location is beautiful. We joined some friends for dinner on a Sunday evening at 6pm. We were there first guests but the dining room began to fill up as the night continued. The server was knowledgeable about the menu, very attentive, and anticipated our needs. Food arrived at the table as it was prepared and became ready. We never had a stack of dishes or an empty table waiting for the next dish. It felt as though the meal was timed perfectly. With two vegans and two with no restrictions it was easy for everyone to find things on the menu they wanted to try. This might sound a little strange, but you have to check out the restroom. LOL, just take my word for it. If you were last at their location at 186 Coming Street, check out their new location at 186 St. Philip Street. read more

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It's so nice to find a unique take on vegetable forward dining. Each plate was a balanced work of art. We thoroughly enjoyed everything that was placed in front of us. Service was perfect and we didn't feel rushed even though our meal progressed at a steady clip. read more

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We called Sorghum & Salt after the restaurant we originally wanted to visit had to close for a special event. The hostess was nice, let us know that they have availability, and had us down for a reservation. We walked in and enjoyed their interior, which is modernist, classy, and spacious. We sat at the chef's counter but elected to order à la carte. We got the beets, pork shoulder, and the fennel confit. The beets and fennel confit were both enjoyable. I was taken aback by the pork shoulder, since it was served cold. That should be noted on the menu, especially since cold pork is not something most people would expect and is worth noting. We also got the orange vodka and the pear tequila, and both were tasty without being overwhelming, which made them easy to enjoy throughout the evening. Also, the restroom is like a disco, which was fun. Finally, we had a nice conversation with the chef, and our waitress was super sweet.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Great service all around! read more

Sorghum & Salt - Fennel Confit - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

My wife and I had dinner there tonight. The service was exceptional. Our weight staff were attentive and took good care of us. The restaurant itself was architecturally quite nice. My wife and I settled on a three star rating for the following reasons: 1. Some of the food was very good (more comments). 2. Some of the food was not so good. 3. It was quite expensive for what it was. So first, I'll discuss the cost. We understand and appreciate that restaurants need to be able to provide for their employees and we want them to be paid well and have appropriate benefits. If that drives up the cost to the customer, we understand and accept, and we knew the prices before we went. But $32 for a bowl of rigatoni with carrot sauce seems a bit much. But again we knew the cost when we ordered it. We had a couple of exceptional dishes that we would recommend if they're serving them again. We started with the Gouda tart, which had tomatoes. The crust was excellent as were the tomatoes. The whole dish was a winner. We then had a cauliflower dish. I thought it was going to be with curry, but it came out with a peanut sauce. It was very good also. My wife and I differ on the pork dish. She thought it was too salty. I thought it was fine. I thought it was a good dish. She did not like it. And then the rigatoni dish was just a complete mess if you ask. It was not very rich or saucy. Frankly, it was pretty bare as we are considering it. It didn't even have any cheese on the top as you would expect a pasta dish to. We ordered the cheesecake for dessert. The cheesecake itself is OK but it was served with blueberries and I swear they were frozen blueberries or something. They certainly were not fresh blueberries. And the menu said that would have a white chocolate caramel sauce, but I'm not sure ours did. In any case the blueberries really distracted from the dish. As we write this review, we wonder if they're making substitutions for what is on the menu even though the menu was updated daily. All in all, it was an interesting experience. I think there are lots of places in Charleston that might be better. read more

So this was hit and miss for me. Before I get into the food though, staff is top notch 10/10 everyone knows their stuff and is very friendly/helpful. The chef sent out the radish appetizer as a gift. I have never enjoyed a radish in my life, but I devoured these. Maybe it was the charcoal sauce or sprigs of dill? I don't know, but it was interesting and I really liked it. Next I had the scallop in miso paste and a hazelnut butter - outstanding. Then I had the roasted cauliflower in peanut sauce. This, I thought I would love because I love peanut sauce, but it was salty and not great to me. I was so excited for my main dish, the gnocchi--one of my favorite foods-- but it was a little rubbery for me. I loved the celery root mash that it came on, but again the oils/dressing the dish tasted salty to me. Not my favorite. The mushrooms in the dish though - chanterelle, I think - whoa, some of the best I've ever tasted. I would try it again because I felt like the prices were reasonable and I love how vegetable-forward the menu is, especially in a city like Charleston that is heavy on the fried. Also, I mentioned in the reservation that I was celebrating my birthday and my menu said Happy Birthday on it, which I thought was a nice touch. read more

This was one of our food highlights in Charleston. We did our research to make a reservation for this place and left it thoroughly fulfilled and impressed. We got a liking for farm to table dining since our last trip to Austin, so wanted to experience it here in Charleston. The server here was super knowledgeable and definitely had so much knowledge about the local produce being used in our meals. Hats off to an adjacent server who also gave us a lot of tips even though he wasn't serving us. As my girl enjoyed her seafood, I ended up going with 2 items: 1) Butterbean Panzanella: Just very clean and easy to eat. 2) House made pasta: I mainly got this because I wanted to see how the chefs use the halloumi in the pasta. Damn this was so so good. I was very impressed. Also, kudos to the bathroom, which feels like you're at one of those elite nightclubs of sorts. They had one of the coolest dispensers for mouthwash I've ever seen. And - of course - I don't always see mouthwash offered to patrons at restaurants. I would definitely come back here again 20 times out of 10. read more

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Immaculate food. Service was on par! Highly recommend. Tasting menu is the move. Get a rest at the chef counter!

My wife and I, and our 16 year old son planned a last minute trip to Charleston because the snow and skiing out west is just bad this spring. In looking for a restaurant for dinner on Sunday night I happened across Sorghum & Salt. The menu looked great so we made a reservation to eat a the Chef's Counter. This turned out to be a great decision all the way around. We were seated right in the middle of the Chef's Counter. The gentleman who waited on us was great. He explained the menu well and provided good direction on wine. All of the other employees we interacted with were friendly and helpful too. On the to important part, the food. The three of us shared plates throughout the meal. i want to hit the highlights. We started with the Seared Blue Fin Tuna, the Radishes, and the Cauliflower. We picked the tuna dish after watching one being made almost in front of us for another table. It was as good as it looked. It was different than any tuna dish I have had thanks to the cashew tahini the dish sat on. The flavors together were great. The Cauliflower was cooked, then maybe fried, and tasted great with the green curry and peanut sauce. We enjoyed this dish. Out of the three I think that, surprisingly, the Radishes were my favorite. The dish includes almond, charcoal, and green olive. There also was fresh dill that was great. The flavors were fantastic and took away some of the usual sharpness you have with radishes. If you go, try this dish. The mains we shared were the Market Fish and the Carrot Bolognese. The Market Fish was great. The sunchoke veloute, mushrooms, and salsa verde added great flavor. But I want to spend more time on the Carrot Bolognese, which was my other favorite dish. It included rigatoni, labneh, and ricotta salata. I am not a good enough cook to deduce how exactly the carrots were cooked and prepared, but it was a carrot based sauce over the rigatoni and it was simply fantastic. Even my carnivore wife and son thought it was amazing. If you find yourself in Charleston and want to treat yourself right, you need to make your way to Sorghum & Salt. read more

I sat at the chefs counter and enjoyed not only a delicious meal, but had a delightful conversation with one of the chefs as well as the sweet gentleman who waited on me. It was a wonderful experience all the way around and I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Sorghum & Salt - Carrot bolognese - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Loved my experience here. The bartender Megan made it fun. Food and wine was delicious

Sorghum & Salt is what I always hope the restaurant experience will be. The food is fresh, creative, and of course, delicious. The dining experience is well paced, the servers are knowledgable (ours even caught an error in preparation before it was served), and the plate size is appropriate (you leave feeling properly sated if you take the server's advice). I first came here in 2021 when outdoor dining and social distancing was at the top of everyone's minds. I remember finding the interior charming and being blown away by the food. The ingredients are local and down-to-earth, but in preparation they're elevated and beautifully plated. Sorghum & Salt isn't so fancy that you feel you need to dress up, nor is the tasting menu full of things you (maybe) haven't heard of. Yet it goes toe-to-toe with some of the more expensive and fancier dining experiences I've had in my life. In no universe could I prepare for myself what Sorghum & Salt is able to make. Every dish brought something different and yet the dining experience as a whole still felt cohesive. I absolutely love that their vegetarian and vegan dishes don't feel like an afterthought - those flavors are just as well thought out and presented. When I look back at the end of the meal, it's hard to pick just one thing that stood out. I think the mark of anything truly great is that it's memorable, and that the memory holds up. I'm really happy that coming back almost 4 years later, Sorghum & Salt impressed me just as much. If you're in Charleston, this should be on the top of your list. read more

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This place is top notch. I wish I had written this review sooner to be able to describe everything I ordered. To start, I had an impressive mocktail, that did not miss out on anything just because it was missing the booze. My friend and I ordered several dishes to share and each dish had an elevated complex presentation of flavors that blended so well! Who would think to top a savory gnocchi dish with shaved white chocolate? This place. The presentation was beautiful and well crafted in every dish. It certainly wasn't cheap? But it was worth every penny. Our server was also fantastic. Highly recommend you try this place! read more

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Sorghum & Salt has always been a favorite of mine. I love that their menu is vegetable forward and local . Their new location just opened 2 weeks ago and omg it's so much brighter and just beautiful. The service was great. Mocktail did not disappoint, so complex and delicious. The food was delicious- we had the carrots, radish and gnocchi. Beet dessert and coffee. Everything looked like a work of art and tasted delicious! This continues to be on my favorites . read more

Sorghum & Salt - Mocktail - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Everything was great. Did the tasting menu of four courses. The wine pairings were well done. The only thing was the service felt a little rushed at times but overall would recommend to anyone who loves veggies and delicate seafood. read more

Sorghum & Salt - flounder - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This place is Michelin level. Exquisite menu and the service matches it. Everything is exactly as mended and it's all simply delicious. Thoughtful - subtle - engaging. Just get here. read more

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Sat at the Chef's counter so got to watch the kitchen in full swing. Great soot to sit. On to the food...it was two of us and we just shared a lot of tapas plates. Everything was fantastic!!! All made using fresh farm to table ingredients. The presentation was as fabulous as the food and the food pairings and garnishing was unique and incredible well done! Highly recommend you go to Sorghum and Salt! read more

Tapas style restaurant with a good variety of things, although seems to be more seafood based. Asked the server to help us try to get out in under an hour and they accommodated us very well. Really liked the pasta dish and the cheesecake at the end was excellent. My biggest disappointment was the scallops - which was served in a beautiful way but they had a glob of salt (maybe should've figured with the name) on it and it completely overpowered the flavor. Nice new location (although I've never been to the old) and the decor was nicely done. read more

It is rare to discover a restaurant that nails everything. This is such a place. Ambiance: cool vibe, nice music, comfy seating, good location. Service: friendly, not smothering or insincere. Great advice on ordering. Prompt and quiet attention between courses. Very friendly without being smarmy. Food: this is where it all comes together. The menu is fairly short, very seasonal, and deeply thoughtful. Dishes which are interesting, creative, but not "challenging". Even if you ignore the descriptions, these plates of food are straight-up yummy. It's all in the sauces here - so tasty you want to lick the plates. Standouts: radishes, shrimp, sunchokes, all the desserts. Cocktails: amazing and generous. Desserts: top notch. I could find no flaws in this meal. It was a little pricey, but considering portion size, ingredient quality, and attention to detail it was spot-on. Best meal I've had in quite a while. No flaws. 10/10. read more

The food was edible. Maybe there was no Chef that night & an amateur home cook took over. Perhaps it was an off night?! read more

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Incredible food! It was gorgeous, so creative, and packed with flavor! Michael was such a great host. He answered our questions, and was very knowledgeable on the wine pairings. We had the perfect view of the kitchen, and had the awesome opportunity to see Chef Tres deep in focus while plating his creations. Wonderful experience overall. read more

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We really had a great experience at Sorghum and Salt! | Food | 5 stars = [Under "Flora"] The watermelon dish topped wit whipped feta and arugula was refreshing and with perfectly complimentary flavors 5 stars = [Under "Fauna] Acorn Squash with bell pepper and pistachio butter resting on a bed of Katsuobushi sauce was unique, tasty and substantial 4 stars = [Under "Fauna"] BBQ Shrimp dish consisted of layered complex flavors, although the sauce was a bit heavy for the shrimp | Drink | They have a nice selection of local (and other) craft beers. | Service | Great service was provided by Ellie! She helped us with decision-making and let us know about the portion sizes. | Ambience | It's kind a "farmhouse chic" kind of place. Nothing fancy but comfortable. Just a note: our bill included a 3% "non-cash adjustment" fee. read more

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To be honest, I had super high expectations so maybe that's why I was left a bit disappointed. The menu was unique and appetizing with lots of veggie options which I appreciated. However, some of the dishes we tried were just okay. We tried the Beet Bruschetta, Watermelon, Gnocchi, and Mushroom Orecchiette. The bruschetta was actually delicious, the bread was lightly crusty, with a creamy cheese and juicy beets on top. The (yellow) watermelon was served with whipped feta in a vadouvan-style brothy curry sauce, and was pretty good - I really liked the sauce but the watermelon was kind of just placed on top. The gnocchi was good! Served on a bed of potato puree, drizzled with pesto-style sauce - pretty good but wish they had given us a larger portion. Finally, the orecchiette was a huge flop - had a super weird taste that put us off. Overall, food was inventive but a little bit of a letdown especially for the super expensive price. read more

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Highly recommend! Wonderful dinner experience. Creative locally sourced offerings. Vegetarian friendly. Wonderful service - attentive but not obtrusive (kudos to Lauren). read more

Best meal, best service, best experience! The flavors and presentation are truly wonderful! Tuna was top of my list but also had beets, carrots, cauliflower and dessert. Amazing cocktails! Staff are professional and friendly. Will definitely return to experience Sorghum and Salt flavors again! read more

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Sourgham and Salts new digs are a welcome upgrade from the old location ! Very modern, sleek yet intimate. I have Always had great meals there but this night was a bit off on some items and out of this world for others . The chef is a master of sauces and can make vegetarian meals delicious and I'm by no means, a vegetarian! Over all , pretty good with only two disappointment's ! Service was excellent!! read more

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Just a terrible place. Not sure why they think it's cool to put pears on everything on the menu , they don't even offer you the rest of the pear. Cant stand this place. Feels like im in a 1970s library. Waited 4 years to come to this place just to be painfully let down. Prolly gonna go to church's after this to fill the rest of my stomach. At least they won't serve me sum bullshit fr read more

Beautiful restaurant, amazing service and unforgettable food! Delightful tapa-like dishes prepared perfectly! So delicious and memorable! Wished I lived closer to Charleston! read more

I don't even know where to start, but I'll just give a list of the reasons I'll never darken their doorstep again. -obnoxiously overpriced lukewarm food, laughable portion sizes. -disinterested server -inaccurate info about gluten free options -$15 "water service" for freaking filtered tap water -Ridiculous "Chef asks that you order everything at once" type of comments. Great, maybe ask him to pay for this nonsense. Who's the paying customer here? Avoid. $315 for 5 people and I needed a protein bar to feel full afterwards. read more

The place is a gem and somewhat off the beaten path, so very likely to be able to accommodate you! Vegetable forward and well thought out. We got the whipped ricotta which was excellent. Our favorite dish was the cauliflower, with the pasta being a close second. The portion size of the squash dish could have been better, but that's the only constructive piece of feedback I can think of. Number one spot to take any vegetarian visiting friends!! read more

The chef tasting menu is a must try...also recommend the wine pairing. We sat at the chef counter and interacted with the kitchen staff. The owner/chef is amazing!!!!! I love the new location as well. The ambiance now matching the amazing food. Parking on the street is limited. There is a parking lot close, but it is pricey. read more

Sorghum & Salt - Pic of the amazing food - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

S&S appealed to me because of their many vegan and vegetarian options. I made a reservation for our stay in Charleston and chose the "tasting counter" because who doesn't love a good tasting counter? I highly recommend this if it is available because it's a really cool experience to watch the dishes be prepared in front of you. Even if you can't or don't want to sit at the counter, the open concept kitchen is available to view from most of the dining room. They have both a tasting menu (with wine pairing!) as well as an a la carte menu. We're sluts for a tasting menu but there were such enticing and mouthwatering shit on the a la carte menu that we decided to order a bunch of shit off of there to share. We weren't quite sure about the portion sizes so we threw a dart into the dark and ordered four things to share which I felt was perfect for me. I could have squeezed in something else but I figured I could survive eating an appropriate but not excessive amount for one meal of my life. Ok so we started with their homemade ricotta which was creamy and delicious with a sprinkling of delicious green shit and served with delicious toasted but soft and thick bread. This dish literally could not have been better. For the second course, we moved things along with the heirloom cucumbers laying on a green goddess-esque dressing and topped with fresh dill. This was INCREDIBLE with a flavor combo that was pure crack. This was easily one of the best dishes I have ever had. If it was more socially acceptable, I would have legit licked that scrumptious sauce off of the plate. Next, we received the little gem lettuce dish with bread crumbs and pomegranate seeds. It was fun to cut the lettuce wedge but this was my least favorite dish. There was something very overwhelming about this flavor, almost like a vinegar tartness. Finally, we were served the celery root, topped with caper slaw. The celery root was cooked perfectly, breaded, and lightly fried. Definitely better than what I have prepared or myself at home. This was a very close competitor for my favorite dish of the night with the cucumber. GF ordered the scallops with mushrooms to top everything off. She says, "it was good". The staff were very friendly and provided excellent service. read more

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Love the new light and airy location, loses some of the unique almost hidden atmosphere but now a beautiful space. Still wonderful and innovative options, from their unique and tasty carrots, the oh-so-tender wagyu beef, to the still amazing beet dessert. Great service as well! read more

Spent a night in Charleston last year and went to this restaurant for dinner with my daughter. Decor was very charming and a bit rustic. Service was outstanding. The food though was on another level. I am a vegan and a pretty good cook so I don't go out much because I am mostly disappointed. There was nothing disappointing about our meal here. We each ordered an appetizer, main dish and dessert. Each course was an absolute treat for the senses. The presentation was beautiful. The smells were amazing. The taste of each dish was extraordinary! The chef here is quite impressive. I have recommended it to friends and family traveling through Charleston. They have meat, fish, vegan and vegetarian dishes to appeal to everyone. I will go back soon on my way back through Charleston this summer. Probably one of the top 3 restaurants that I have eaten at in my 69 years! read more

I had high expectations after hearing about this restaurant. We were there once before and ordered off the menu. The chef tasting menu was disappointing at this time for the exorbitant price. Way overpriced. I would have preferred beets over pickled tomatoes with the ricotta, and was not thrilled to have to ask for bread that took 10 minutes to receive and should have accompanied the ricotta. There was nothing outstanding that we had. The dessert missed the mark as well. Give me chocolate please. I cannot recommend this spot. read more

Wowow. What a treat. If you're the kind of person who likes to sit at the bar, sit at the tasting counter. The head chef/owner spoke to us about the dishes and offered guidance for our orders. We had an awesome meal, the staff was great and the space is cozy. They are moving in a few weeks, but I'm sure the new spot will be even better:) read more

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