Of all the restaurants I ate at in Charleston I loved this so much I ate here twice, Service is 5 stars. The wait staff is highly trained, obvious professionals. Patrick was amazing. Inside is very quiet and elegantly decorated. The food is so good. For lunch I had the chicken sandwich and breakfast the French toast and waffles. Great spot to stop at for a meal while exploring the area. read more

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Superb experience as recommended by a friend. Doors opened sharp at noon. Seated immediately. Met at the table by John, our server. John toured the menu with us and guided our selections. First of all the place is beautiful and table settings were exquisite. Warm breads with a blended butter were served as we looked over the choices. Wifey ordered peach ice tea and drank about a gallon of it. Dehydration and smooth taste drove her thirst, as did the simple syrup sweetener. We started with the Madrad Curry Cauliflower appetizer, grilled cauliflower spiced perfectly on a bed of mushroom sauce and topped with slivered almonds. We then split the She Crab soup. It was excellent, lumps of crab floating in a sea of creamy soup, and topped with Roe. Beautiful dish, superb flavor. Wifey went with the Shrimp and Grits. Several good sized shrimp paired with goat cheese and wrapped in Filo pastry topped with a tasty jam. I went with the crab cake. It was large and perfectly prepared. Absolutely delicious. Highly recommend without any reservations. 5+ place. Tip .... Bring your wallet. read more

Breakfast at Palmetto Cafe was exceptional from the moment we walked in. The setting is beautiful. Bright, elegant, and calm without feeling formal or stiff. It creates the kind of atmosphere where you can relax and actually enjoy the experience. The service was polished and attentive. Professional, warm, and consistent throughout the meal. We felt welcomed, not rushed, and well cared for. The food delivered. My husband ordered the omelette, and it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. I had the blue crab Benedict, and it stood out. The crab was fresh and generous, the eggs were cooked exactly right, and the flavors were balanced and rich without being heavy. This is the kind of breakfast experience that stays with you. Beautiful setting, strong service, and food that meets the standard the atmosphere promises. We will absolutely return. read more

The Palmetto Cafe - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The ambiance of this beautiful restaurant is over the top. The menu is varied and delicious! I feel like a princess there. The peach tea is very special. Skip the water and go for the peach tea! Chefs kiss! Welcome to Charleston Place Hotel and restaurants! read more

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The service and ambiance are outstanding. The Palmetto Cafe is in Charleston Place. The food is outstanding. Our first day dining there for breakfast, he ordered French toast and I ordered the omelet with cheese and herbs. The omelet came with fingerling potatoes. His French toast can with a small jar (heated) of maple syrup. My omelet was outstanding. It came with fresh herbs and Gruyère cheese. A great combination. He said his French toast was delicious. When we left that day, we walked by a table and the gentleman had a stack of pancakes. It looked delicious. Would I come back here? I sure hope so. If you see me there, stop by and say hello. read more

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They have a very nice set up for Sunday brunch here. I set a reservation for 12:45pm. Got there with two minutes to spare ended up being called back a little after 1:00 pm. The host was very friendly. We were sat in a nice little corner. There were two options for brunch. You could either order à la carte or the breakfast buffet, which was $65 per person. I found $65 to be a little steep for the selection and to not include a drink, but I was on vacation so I went for it anyways. The food was tasty some of it being cold because it was heated by a lamp. I ended up ordering a omelette from the omelette station in which I asked for egg whites but I guess the lady forgot and just made it regular, which it was really good. I did go back for another with egg whites which I didn't like it all for some reason. They have lots of different meat options like ribs, roast beef, smoked salmon, bacon, chicken sausage. They made really great grits. The waffles were nice and fluffy, but I was unable to find syrup. What dessert they did have Keylime pie, crème brûlée, macaroons, and more. I thought it was a very pretty place. Very picture worthy. Maybe I'll try dinner there one day if I'm in town. read more

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Charming restaurant located inside the Charleston Place hotel. The breakfast is definitely worth a visit. Don't miss the avocado toast. read more

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Great service, good food. Service was impeccable from the 1st greeting up front through the entire. Our server, who did a great job, was a foreign exchange student, working at the hotel as apart of her school curriculum. The wife and I both ordered and enjoyed a side Caesar salad, with hearts of romaine, brioche croutons, a nice Caesar dressing topped with a white anchovy. We all, (including the daughter), ordered the She Crab Soup. The soup was good, but we were a bit disappointed, it was not served like they used to serve it in the past, which started with naked crab in the bowl, followed by table side soup pour, and a small bottle of Sherry used as needed. Now the soup is served fully prepared with no added Sherry on the side. Again, overall, a very nice small, although a bit expensive meal. read more

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I had the lobster and crab omelette a few days ago when I was here. It is sooooo good..... I'm still thinking about it days later. Potato's were also unique and I enjoyed them read more

The breakfast was wonderful and we loved the ambience. Service was great as well. I wish we could have

The service was great but the food was meh. This place is proof that just because it's expensive doesn't mean it's good. I had the shrimp and grits (which must have changed recently because it was nothing like the photos already on here). When they brought it out, I thought they had brought me the wrong dish because it looked nothing like a typical shrimp and grits. The shrimp were placed in between phyllo and pressed into a cake. The texture of the phyllo and the overall presentation resembled a bird nest. Someone else in our party had the turkey club and it looked like a gas station sandwich. I would never eat here again. There are so many places in Charleston that are less expensive and much better! Do yourself a favor and find one of them. read more

The Palmetto Cafe - Shrimp and Grits - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The ambience and food was on point and delicious. Our server was attentive, warm and welcoming. Will definitely come back again! read more

Loved our visit here with the grand setting, beautiful gold lined dishes and wonderful service from Alissa who went the extra mile to ensure we were happy. The green juice was delicious and the coconut soup truly exceptional. There were a few hiccups with my order but Alissa resolved it and it was a lovely and satisfying lunch. read more

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Amazing service! Fantastic food! Great servers. They were all knowledgeable and it was such an amazing tasty brunch! Our kids loved it as well! We got the frittata, avocado toast, croissant benedict, pastry basket, fruit sides. The OJ was freshly squeezed and the lattes and coffee were delicious! read more

We went to the Sunday brunch so I can't speak for lunch or dinner. The food was good but I think it is over priced. I didn't like the set up for the buffet. Eggs and waffles have to be ordered from the server which is annoying bc you can't sit down with all of your food at once. Our egg order took longer than expected. The buffet tables are spread through out the big room so it is easy to miss out on the dessert table if you aren't making a circle around the room. We were a party of 5 and our table felt cramped between a wall and another table for getting up and down to go to the buffet. Not a brunch I would visit again. read more

I have reviewed The Palmetto Cafe in the past but wanted to update the listing as it has been newly renovated and re-opened. With the new management takeover by the locally owned Beemok Capital Group of The Charleston Place Hotel the renovations and the renewed feel in and around the property took off at a pretty fast pace once acquired. Included in the hotel's masterful updating is The Palmetto Cafe. I go way back to the original Omni Hotel days and have been a fan of this property for the past 20 years. This group by far has won the award in terms of bringing this property up to its true purpose. It is indeed the "best hotel that stands in the heart of Charleston." The bright and airy restaurant is now beautified with perfectly placed greenery~ the tall plants stand throughout the dining room ~and each table is accessorised with fresh florals and modern Poldina table lamps. The inviting outdoor courtyard and bronze fountain is a focal point from your table and adds another welcoming dimension to the dining room. read more

beautiful looking restaurant indeed and we went in today for the experience. ordered alacarte since the buffet had a lot of meats we dont eat. No complaints there. but Ordered a $40 lobster pasta for my daughter which we were told by the server was in a mild creamy sauce. The dish instead came with so many red pep flakes in it, it was impossible to eat. The server acknowledged that was the case too but did nothing to try and comp us. Anyway we gave our regular tip and left but feel very cheated. $40 plus tax for a barely edible dish. read more

Trio crudo is to die for!! The thin bread sticks for the table are very good especially with the butter! Lovely decor, very classy. Peach tea is bomb!!! read more

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Service and Food was incredible! Hal made the experience delightful. Would recommend to anyone visiting the Charleston area

This restaurant first got me with its decor and ambience. The interior is very modern with some fine rustic touches. Because of how the place is designed with all the windows and a ceiling that is half glass, you get tons of natural lighting here during the day. This place also has its own entrance to the little community courtyard with a fountain. I highly recommend coming here during the day if you can, however I am confident the venue is quaint at night as well. The complimentary bread and bread "chip" came with a 3-butter spread: 1) olive-butter, 2) tomato-based 3) avocado basil. Very good!!! I came with a group of 5. Two of us ordered the Palmetto sampler, which was probably one of the best sampler platters I've ever seen and tried. Yes, I was lucky enough to try my boyfriend's sampler platter. The she crab bisque came in a little cup that resembled an Expresso cup and was divine. The server even added a bit of sherry to it to give it more depth. The burger meat was succulent and juicy. I didn't even bother eating the bun so I could save room for my shrimp and grits after savoring the beef. This leads me to my dish - the shrimp and grits. They give you a choice of yellow or white grits. The grits are on the saucy side (versus the thick cake version), which I preferred. There was a tomato based sauce on top of the grits, with the shrimp embedded on top. I added hot sauce and jalapeños since I like my shrimp and grits on the spicy side. It was delicious!! One of my friends ordered the Caesar salad which came with a selection of fried oysters, fried shrimp, or something else (scallops, I think).. First of all the presentation was out of this world. The "crouton" was one large piece of toasted bread that formed a wall or fortress around the salad (see photos). From the side view, I almost thought it was a cake at first! She liked it because the anchovies and Parmesan cheese were served on the side so she could dose out how much of each to incorporate into the salad. The fried oysters she ordered with it were divine. Several of us ordered their freshly made peach tea which only comes unsweetened. If you like it sweet, ask for some simple syrup to pour some thick sugar water into your tea. Refreshing! Afterwards two of us ordered a cup of Expresso. With the Expresso came a little stick of "rock candy". How delectable and cute! We all absolutely loved this place for its ambience, quality of food, attention to detail, and service! John was our server and was very accommodating and proactive. read more

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"This place is proof that just because it's expensive doesn't mean it's good. I had the shrimp and grits (which must have changed recently because it was nothing like the photos already on here). When they brought it out, I thought they had brought me the wrong dish because it looked nothing like a typical shrimp and grits. The shrimp were placed in between phyllo and pressed into a cake. The texture of the phyllo and the overall presentation resembled a bird nest" The above is copied from Anna K. from October 2025. As I had the same experience. There were maybe 3 shrimp total in both "bird nests"...My husband ordered the Lobster Thermador which had so much tarragon in it that it was almost not edible... There were 3 glasses of wine ordered which averaged $17.00/glass with about 1/4 glass of wine in each. To top off the experience halfway through lunch water started pouring from one of the light fixtures behind our table. I mean pouring! A few minutes later it started pouring from two other fixtures. Servers were running for buckets. We were offered to move tables, but we were already halfway through our meals. The staff were apologetic, but no offer to comp at least our wine! Beautiful hotel but as Anna K said " I would never eat here again. There are so many places in Charleston that are less expensive and much better! Do yourself a favor and find one of them. read more

$120 per person -no drinks -is too expensive for brunch . The food was good but not worth 120 per person

On this autumn Saturday, their garden courtyard with a creative mix of tropical foliage, ivy and fall leaves on a Japanese Maple, was a welcome spot for lunch. A slight breeze and the music of the trickling water from the tiered fountain were the frosting on the cake. My Zing Zang based Bloody Mary was good with a slight heat. Hubs choice of Belmont Charleston Place Punch with dark and coconut rums, fresh juices and pineapple garnish was a delicious "umbrella" type drink. Our shared appetizers were fantastic! The fried oysters were crispy on the outside with soft oyster on the inside. The remoulade sauce was a perfect accompaniment blend of dill, whole grain mustard, chives and mayonnaise. Wow! So good! The Jumbo Lump Crab cake was equally fabulous served on a fresh a compliment of a bed of black eyed peas, cucumber, and charred peppers. Yum! Salads were the choice for our courtyard lunch. The Caesar Salad, $28, is served with a choice of grilled shrimp, seared diver scallops, grilled chicken or fried oysters. An exquisite, unique presentation of shaved Parmesan , anchovies and romaine greens in a thin, crispy toasted bread shell. The Jumbo Crab Salad,$42, was equally exquisite and a heaping helping of jumbo lump crab meat on top of a bed of a variety of cherry tomatoes, citrus wedges, avocado with a sesame dressing. It was crowed with a sesame cracker and tobeeko Caviar. Can't wait to return! read more

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Cute cafe, good vibes. The coffee was good, service was great. It's a good place to people watch. read more

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First time here. The ambience and the decoration is outstanding. It's a Christmas wonderland , takes you to a place of comfort and gives you the feeling of being under a warm blanket next to the fire place. I wish they had more staff . We made a reservation at 1030 and we're not seated until 10:55 ,to be told we had until 11 to order food before" breakfast closes ". It is still a Devine location. read more

Such a beautiful restaurant and wonderful experience! We had such a great time and our waitress Jackie gave us great service!! The food was delish as well. Highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

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Palmetto cafe, i adore you and your perfect staff. The staff is so kind, attentive, efficient. Everything you would want for an experience. Every time we visit Charleston, i must do their breakfast buffet. It has become a nonnegotiable. It is so delicious and well done, i would say it triumphs my old favorite breakfast buffet at the four seasons. It is THAT good. The dessert table alone along with the live music, i could stay all day. Each time we have had the sweetest waiters and i look forward to coming back 100 times more. read more

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We were staying at the Belmond hotel right upstairs and were starving, so we decided to try out this restaurant. We were seated right away, and they brought out cute coloring books for our kids. Our server, Meredith, was so wonderful! She always had a happy smile on her face, and was attentive! We ordered the palmetto sampler, shrimp and grits, kids hot dog, and kids pasta. Overall the food was great! The crab cake was all fresh crab and only enough filler to hold it together. The burger was juicy and flavorful and the soup was rich with great flavors. The chicken salad and kids pasta were not good. The chicken was dry and over cooked. The kids hot dog was delicious! We finished our meal with cookies and milk for the kids, creme brûlée, and bread pudding. All such delicious choices. read more

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The restaurant is a great option for a peaceful sit down breakfast. I had the avocado toast which was very good- lots of freshly mashed avocado with frisée and radish on top. The bread was fresh and thickly cut- I would for sure order it again. I went there with some out of town family here for C of C move in. The new college student loves his healthy serving of French Toast! There was no breakfast buffet (maybe it went away during Covid?). The service was great! read more

Stayed at the Charleston Place and went here a few times for breakfast. The place is busy and you are recommended to make a reservation. We had a mixture of eggs, sausages, bread, and omelettes. The fresh squeezed juice is very good. In general the food is of good quality but it is also a bit prices. At times the service was slow but overall a good experience in a very nice dining room. read more

This is my first review on yelp, I have never had a need for the app. I downloaded it to share my experience with my family. We were seated in a timely manner, and ordered within just a few minutes. We watched as multiple tables, who were seated after us, ordered after us, eat and pay their check. We were told many times our food would be out shortly. Unfortunately, after waiting for (2) burgers and (2) salads we were unable to keep waiting as we had a wedding rehearsal to attend. The management and waiter said it was due to a large party having their order in before us. However, we feel it was an unreasonable excuse. I would share a picture, but unfortunately after an hour of waiting we couldn't stay any longer. read more

I was in town for a work conference and decided to reserve a spot for lunch. I love the renewed feel inside The Charleston Place Hotel -- very elegant. My server Andrew was a complete gentleman and I was up in the air for trying something new. He recommended the Catch of the Day -- it was golden tilefish baked and served in a hot Le Creuset stoneware dish. It happened to be raining on and off that day so it went perfect with the weather. I only took away one star because the actual recipe was bland. However, I loved the presentation, the fresh homemade bread to start, along with the hospitality! read more

The Palmetto Cafe - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I really liked the Palmetto Café. It's got great indoor and outdoor seating, lots of light, excellent service, delicious breakfast bar and excellent Sunday brunch-breakfast bar. The coffee is French pressed, the staff attentive, the food is plentiful and hot as well as seasoned perfectly. This restaurant is located in the Belmond Hotel and the easiest entrance is on Meeting Street. They serve breakfast and lunch and depending on the time of day, I advise making a reservation. read more

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Decided on this place for breakfast when my boyfriend and I were in town and we loved it! They had excellent service which is a plus and the food was delicious. I also loved how airy the space was, it was indoors but because of the amount of light that comes into the area it felt like we were outdoors on a terrace which I loved! read more

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Palmetto Cafe did not disappoint. Tried the Turkey Club and Gem Salad with grilled chicken, they were outstanding! Great service from John. Would recommend giving it a shot, it's a beautiful r read more

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My fiancé and I came to Palmetto Cafe for Easter Brunch and it did not disappoint! The food was top notch! Our server Hal provided beyond 5 star service, he was so nice, kind and welcoming. I can not express how beautiful the restaurant was, all of the fresh flowers really put a mark on the experience. We enjoyed the caviar service, it was wonderful!!! My favorite was the carving stations, the meat was perfect! I tried a crab cake (from the Benedict station haha) it may have been the best crab cake I have had. The dessert stations were so special, I wish my son was with us because he would have truly enjoyed it, I did for him though. I strongly suggest if they are open to try and make a reservation! read more

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Possibly the best hotel cafe on the planet! The Palmetto Cafe is located inside the Charleston Belmond, serves the best shrimp and grits ever! For lunch, their fresh bread is served with a trio of butters that are the best I ever had! They also have really good brunch buffet that's not too expensive. Just don't get too carried away by the bellinis! read more

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Best eggs Benedict I ever had! A must try!! I also have blueberry waffles here that we're also out of this world. If you're in Charleston you got a check this place out for breakfast. There was no wait and we'll set immediately at 10 AM on Sunday. Two thumbs up read more

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We live in Charleston and have had many great meals at both the Palmetto cafe and Charleston Grill. Unfortunately today"s brunch was not one of them. We were shown promptly to our table as surprisingly not busy at noon on a Sunday. Then we sat, and sat and sat...From the time we started looking at our watch it was over 5 minutes until we were spoken to...not even any water poured. Our waiter finally came and was very pleasant. We decided on the brunch. (Unfortunately) For $65 per person I would expect many more items...not even any fresh fruit except for hard tasteless melon. 1 salad of Romaine lettuce. Only one vegetable medley and pastries that were dry. Had to ask for butter for the biscuit. The chef at the omelette station needs more practice as when he was flipping my omelette, flipped it halfway out of the pan onto the table where he was cooking. By that time I was over it. The food was about a C at best. When the waiter asked how things were I told him the best thing was the orange juice which was fresh squeezed and delicious. I have eaten at wonderful brunches all over the world and imagine my surprise when the bill came and neither juice nor my coffee was included in the $65 price! We will not be returning. Too many great restaurants in Charleston! read more

We visited the palmetto cafe for a snack and a drink. My son ordered pasta and said he enjoyed it, but I only got a drink. My review is mainly on service and speediness of such. We were brought a bread basket that was baked daily and made for a nice little snack for me. My drink was as expected and nothing super fancy (as I didn't expect it to be). All in all this was a nice convenient location and had a nice dining room. read more