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    The Kingstide

    4.0 (278 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Laura P.

    First time here and we live near by. The location is nice and the selection is good but the prices are high. We got oysters at I think 5 each? Our waitress was nice enough but artificial nice and it was obvious enough that my husband commented it to me. We would also ask about a special and then have to ask for prices. We also had to ask about the oysters. Salty? Size? Cost? Too.much effort. I would come back but for happy hour since maybe it will be a.more reasonable price for items. Btw the burger you have to ask for. It is not on the menu. We didn't get how much the burger was (we were not given prices). Nice atmosphere

    Lobster bisque
    Ollie G.

    Solid spot , maybe the best food on Daniel island. Lobster bisque was good, could have used a couple chunks of lobster. Also wish they did the happy hour in the restaurant and not just upstairs. Soft shell crab was nice on the bed of corn. Server was very very attentive.

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    Jessica W.

    Came to Kingstide for oysters and wine. It's always such a lovely experience. The oysters were fresh, the wine was great, and the atmosphere was absolutely beautiful. The waterfront views, the relaxed upscale vibe, and the attentive service, make it the perfect place to slow down and enjoy a great meal. Definitely worth a visit on Daniel Island.

    Lisa M.

    Great evening for a first visit at the kingside. My friend dreams of their carrots and recommended this location for our monthly girls night. Located in Daniel island on the waterfront, they have a beautiful establishment with walking paths all around so you can enjoy some time before and after you dinner. We had early reservations on a Friday evening and were sat immediately with the option of indoors or outdoors. We went with the outdoor option, per recommendation of the hostess. So glad we did. The view was beautiful and the breeze off the water kept a 95° evening relatively cool. We started with the carrots, and the burrata in which both were standouts. We shared the blackened grouper per the waiters recommendations and it was lovely. I'm generally not a fan of grits - but these cooked with tomato and mushrooms with the perfect balance of butter was exceptional. We finished with the carrot cake to share and was also a deliciously prepared menu item. The drinks were strong and perfect. Our waiter was so fun and personable. Cannot wait to visit again.

    Emma D.

    The Kingstide completely delivered on its promise of fresh, coastal-inspired cuisine with a view. Service was excellent throughout the meal. I started with the Fried Calamari, perfectly crispy and paired with a tangy caper aioli. The Blackened Grouper over creamy Marsh Hen Mill grits in a shiitake tomato butter was a standout--rich, flavorful, and beautifully plated. The Lobster Pasta was indulgent and incredibly well-balanced. For dessert, the Carrot Cake was the perfect finish: moist layers, cream cheese frosting, and a crunchy spiced topping that added just the right texture. Whether you're visiting Charleston or a local looking for a special night out, The Kingstide is a must-try.

    Custom menu
    George H.

    This was hands down the best overall dining experience my wife and I have ever had. Not only was the food excellent, but we mentioned in our reservation that it was for our baby moon. Our servers Monica and Zoe printed custom baby moon menus for us and made excellent menu recommendations based on what my wife could eat. The service was next level, and the food was as well! Highly recommend for a special night out. They let us take our menus home to frame them in the nursery too!

    See the pieces beside the fork?

    Ambiance - good Service - good Food - $35 for a lobster roll that you have to pull shell out of? Disappointing.

    Duck Agnolotti
    Cameron A.

    We went to Kingstide and had such a great experience. We ordered the Lowtide to start with shrimp cocktail, oysters, clams, and crab. It was well worth it and honestly pretty filling for two people. My favorite part was the crab dip, it was delicious. We followed it with the fish sliders and the duck agnolotti, which ended up being the perfect amount of food. The sliders were simple but really good, and the duck pasta was so nice and slightly sweet. It paired really well with the mushrooms and felt super comforting. The interior is beautiful and the staff was really kind and welcoming. We went at night during the winter so it was cold, but the view was still really pretty. I would love to come back during the daytime to see it in the light. Overall, great food, great atmosphere, and definitely worth a visit.

    Blackened Grouper on Grits
    Nathan B.

    Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. Had the Blackened Grouper which was amazing!

    Carrot cake- nut free
    Rachel T.

    I have now patroned this restaurant twice with my parents and both times have been equally as wonderful. Located on Daniel Island it boasts both indoor and outdoor seating, wonderful water views, and even has boat club docking for those fortunate to arrive via waterway. Named for the Coastal grandest high tide the Lowcountry experiences, is also the inspiration of the interior and seasonally changing menu. Both visits we were greeted by friendly hostesses, our servers were very knowledgeable about the menu, had great suggestions, and especially inquired about food, allergies in a very nonjudgmental, and accommodating manner. Further, any time a prepared dish was brought to the table, whoever brought it mentioned the preparation being careful of the food restrictions we listed which shows how seriously they prioritize accommodations. On that same topic, my mother has mobility restrictions and there were multiple handicap parking, a ramp or 3 stairs to the entrance, and an elevator to reach the second story. For those without mobility restrictions, there is easy parking. Just passed the entrance and very easily walkable for able-boddied. I started with a Kingside cosmo to drink, and we shared the Fish Sliders(2) pickled pepper tartar, Hawaiian roll. Note the pickled pepper tartar is the sauce (not to be confused with tartare fish). I ordered a Caesar salad with parmesan, boquerones, bread crumbs, cured yolk with steak added for my protein. My parents are typically hard to please and often critical but both thoroughly enjoyed splitting the Cesar salad and SNAPPER over butter bean succotash, grilled zucchini. We ended the meal splitting the delightful KINGSTIDE CRUNCH BAR with Nutella and chocolate and the consistency of mousse, cornflake crust and garnish, plated with vanilla ice cream. Zero complaints, plentiful compliments.

    Sarah-Bradley D.

    This experience had high highs and low lows. It truly is a beautiful space and the walking trail out front allowed for us to do a scenic walk before our meal. The second floor is first come first serve and more of a bar vibe. We went on a Wednesday and were the first ones in the restaurant yet somehow had the worst service I've ever had in Charleston. Our server was nonexistent and difficult to find despite the restaurant not being full. Our plates were never once cleared and we had to seek him out multiple times. He never fired our dessert so we waited nearly 20 minutes for it to come out. We started with the hush puppies which were genuinely bad. If they didn't have the butter they'd be inedible. For our starters we got the Caesar salad and tuna tartar. The Caesar was one of the best I've had but the tuna lacked flavor. For our entrees we did the short rib, fish and a Caesar add chicken. The short rib and fish were very flavorful and yummy but the chicken on the Caesar salad was the taste, texture and aesthetic of concession stand chicken. A very odd surprise especially given we assumed it would be grilled chicken when ordered. We ended our meal with the carrot cake and apple tart. The apple tart was burnt which was unfortunate. If we had not waited 20 minutes for it to come out we would have probably sent it back and asked for a retry because the flavors were there. The carrot cake was a large slice but slightly bland. All in all, a lot of work to be done. There were definitely redeemable qualities with some of the order but I would not go back for service alone.

    Caesar salad and calamari
    Taylor G.

    Dining at The Kingstide was a lovely blend of waterfront ambiance and thoughtfully prepared food and my recent dinner featuring the Caesar salad and calamari captured that spirit perfectly.

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    Very limited menu with average food. The service was ok and the ambiance is better than most area restaurants. I wish the food was better.

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    Last time eating there . Used to love it now it is overpriced for poor tasting food . Food was awful .

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    Great food, amazing view and great service. One of the few waterfront restaurants in the Charleston area and in my onion one of the best!

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    Ask the Community - The Kingstide

    Can you dinghy up to the restaurant?

    Yes it is right next to the dock

    Is there any dress code? We have only causal clothes with us.

    Nothing enforced. I think you'll be fine on the rooftop for sure.

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