On a hot, humid day, we were looking for a cool escape from shopping and sightseeing. The Rarebit was that escape. The A/C was working well and the lovely decor helped us mentally "get away" for lunch hour. The server was very attentive and explained DF and GF options to my husband. I ended up trying the delicious she crab soup along with the special of the day - fish sandwich and fries (perfectly cooked). read more

The Rarebit - Fish sandwich and fries - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This place is always great because of the Moscow Mule. Everyone loved their meals. We had chicken and waffles, grilled cheese, beet salad, impossible burger and Shrimp Po Boy. read more

Affordable yummies on King Street. Basically an upscale diner. Had the BLT, bread a little greaser than I would like but my friends PO'Boy was yummy. And my drink was amazing!! Worth a visit. read more

The owner is a bit unsavory but the food and ambience are nice. I'd be sure to make sure the town is not flooded before traveling to this location. read more

The wife daughter and I were looking for a late night meal after a concert when we came across the Rarebit. We each ordered the chicken and waffles, although I added eggs over easy with Bacon. The chicken and waffles were very good with perfectly cooked crispy fried chicken breast with syrup & honey butter. The chicken breast probably needed salted before being battered and fired, but otherwise perfect. read more

Visiting Charleston for the first time. Highly recommend Rarebit. Went on a Saturday night. I had the salmon sandwich and beet salad, it's definitely a must have. Wife had the sirloin special. Service was top notch and prices very reasonable. View of King Street action was enjoyable. read more

Excellent food. Hostess wasn't super friendly but our waitress was great. Loved the aesthetic of the space and overall had a great meal. It's rare that we, a carnivore and a vegan can find a place that serves excellent food for BOTH of us but The Rarebit did not disappoint. He said his chicken sandwich was the second best he's had in his life, very well seasoned and melt-in your mouth tender. The vegan BBQ jackfruit sandwich exceeded my expectations. I asked for some pickles on the side (which were fantastic) but I didn't even need them as the flavors were perfect on their own. Our toddler enjoyed the sautéed green beans which I sampled and found quite nice. My boyfriend wanted to go back and have the same meal for dinner, which is a win in our book! A great place for differing palates to come together. Our ONLY qualm might be that the fries were a bit over salted, but we both cleaned our plates so, it really wasn't a big deal. I'm so happy we chose this place for lunch when visiting the city! Wish they had one in Wilmington, NC! read more

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We were heading out on a Thursday night before catching the comedy show down at the River dog Stadium. we were trying to think of something that we could grab that wasn't gonna be overly heavy, but also that was gonna be very satisfying. My wife had checked out, rarebit a few times and said that she thinks there were a couple things that I would enjoy on the menu. she nailed it because I am a BLT fanatic. The last couple places that we've been have offered up some of the saddest most depressing BLTs that I've ever had. I had to double check with the waitress and say hey BLT good and she let me know that it was amazing thick tomato slices. Thick cuts of bacon, crispy, lettuce everything I need and have it delivered I was very satisfied. I also thought it was very cool that they had a nonalcoholic ginger beer on tap. it was very refreshing and I enjoyed it very much. The restaurant itself is very cute. It's right off of King Street so it's right off in the middle of anything that you could be doing for the rest of your night. Definitely would recommend coming through here for drinks or to sample some of their daily specials, I will definitely be returning! read more

The Rarebit - Blt and a side salad - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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About 5 minutes ago, I sat down at the bar asking for food recommendations. The bartender proceeded to recommend food only if so was going out or not going out. No solid choices or options other than alcohol consumption. After a stake smell inside, Incan't say that this left me confident to eat there. I left and didn't order. read more

Ordered takeout with some coworkers last week. Breakfast is served all day (bonus) and so I ordered the omelet. It's made with three eggs, has some veggies, cheeses, and was cooked very well. Nice and fluffy. Could have used some bacon or something for a crunch, but overall, it was really good and filling. I would order from here again. read more

I can't say enough amazing things about The Rarebit! Service, food, and drinks were all amazing! We got the most pleasant server. He was funny and attentive, without being overbearing. The drinks are SO. DARN. GOOD! The bartender really cares about his craft and it shows! We ordered the French95 and I had my very first mule here- yes yes and yes! Finally, the food . Hubby had the steak and fries. I chose the fried chicken sandwich with a side of fries. My husband's steak was cooked perfectly- medium well with lots of pink. My sandwich was delicious, the addition of tomato and arugula made it that much better. Lastly, the house fries, thank the heavens for fresh cut fries. Portions here are generous and flavors won't leave you disappointed. Highly recommended for lunch and a break from all the King St shopping! read more

The Rarebit - My very first mule did not disappoint! This was the Kentucky Mule. - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Came here on a whim walking down King St and so glad we stopped! Unassuming exterior belies an incredible vibe on the inside. Service was prompt and attentive without being overbearing and our server was super nice. I got the pulled bbq pork sandwich with fries green tomatoes and remounted on the side. The sandwich was so flavorful and well balanced! I wished there was just a little more coleslaw and a little less pork but really it was near perfect. My husband got the shrimp po boy and side of fried okra- same deal! So perfectly delicious and all the ingredients blended so well. I had a bite of those things too and I was blown away. Highly recommended this little unassuming gem. read more

Gosh I like this place, Cool vibe with atmospheric music. Had the okra side with Cajun remoulade as an appetizer and it was super tasty. We also shared the hand cut fries at the table. VERY sharable large portion. Wife had the beet salad and was very impressed too, definitely didn't skimp on the beets. My fried chicken was excellent, crispy and savory. Green beans tasted very fresh and the mashed potatoes and gravy were pure comfort food. Prices were very reasonable and we almost passed this place by as it looked kinda fancy. All day breakfast was an unexpected surprise. We had the chicken and waffles and waffles at the table and they looked awesome too. Drinks were fun, had the Phil Collins with some big flavors as well as the seasonal Moscow mule with pomegranate. Scrumptious! read more

The Rarebit - Fried steak - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The food was good, but the service was not. We waited forever for our water, then the food, and then the check. It was busy, but there were plenty of people working there. I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich. It was very fried and extremely crispy. It tasted good though, and the bun was excellent. It would have been better with a spicy Mayo sauce on it. The fries were good, but they needed salt. Overall, the food was good, but the slow service would make me question going back. read more

The Rarebit - Fried Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I haven't had a meal this good in forever! My boyfriend got the country fried steak (he said it's impeccable), and I got the chicken and waffles. The ambiance is beautiful with great music taste, and all the servers are friendly. Cocktails are affordable and appropriate strength. We loved it so much we moved to the bar to continue our night! read more

The Rarebit - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Very intimate, soft lighting, sultry background music, with full bar. I recommend ordering the farmers basket which is simply a vegetable sautéed dish which was very good but they ran out of mushrooms and didn't tell me until I asked about them missing. Honesty is the best policy which is why I rated them with 3 stars. read more

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All of the food was absolutely delicious! The cocktails were divine. There was nothing we tried that wasn't absolutely delightful. The mac & cheese is so good. My chicken & waffle was so flavorful. The staff was learning the ropes, but they were polite. We were there during the recent freezing cold weather. The front curtain by the door was open and we asked multiple times for them to close it, and it was still only partially closed. And with a table near the front, that was frustrating. Still loved our visit and would absolutely come back! read more

The best hamburger I've ever had. Friendly service and comfortable. I'll definitely be back.

My wife and I took my son here for lunch. The food was EXCELENT! My wife had Steak and Potatoes, my son had Chicken and Waffles, and I had a burger and homemade fries. Wow!!!! Everything was very good. We spent more time gabbing and letting each other try stuff from our plates, because we were all so confident the other would like each, and we were all right. Every bit, even down to the flavor of the crust on the Chicken was very good. The Server was very friendly, the place was not loud, and it was very inviting. We will be vacationing again in Charleston soon and we already have plans to eat here again a few times. Can't wait to go back! read more

We went midday and were helped by the bartender. He could not have been nicer or more welcoming. My husband had an amazing cocktail, I had the catfish po boy, and it was one of my favorite meals in Charleston! My daughter had the mac and cheese side which she loved, and my husband had a pulled pork sandwich which was also great. I loved the decor. There were several restaurants in the same area and they were all pretty much empty while Rarebit had a nice sized group for 2-3pm. read more

The food was served hot and fresh. I enjoyed the burger and fried green tomatoes. Portion size was good for the price. Would have rated this place 5, but the they were short handed and little slow to seat us. It took awhile but its was good food. read more

Me and my friends planned dinner at the Rarebit after a night out and although the food was great I was a little disappointed with our waitress. Our waitress was not very friendly and overall had an attitude of not wanting to be there. It was uncomfortable. The food was awesome though! It came out quickly. It was great to have food options for me and my vegan friend. The side Cesar salad was good but not the best I've had. The sandwich was great though, the coleslaw made it! The inside of the restaurant is so unique. Awesome place for lunch with friends or some drinks. read more

The Rarebit - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place is really strange we went there 2 nights in a row, the first they were odd but served us. The second night we were ignored and left after 20 mins, the bar staff were totally rude and they were very much in another world, like the zombie oxy monsters you see on the street, the one bar person was making cocktails off there phone, the other was about to fall, walking up and down in an unglued manner with a glazed look and a smile, if you want to sit down at the weekend go ahead otherwise go over the road to Stars read more

A perfect option for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast on the weekend. Great service, great food, and a cool atmosphere!

We stopped by this cool bar while on a foodie tour and were offered a bite sized shrimp po boy and a bite size chicken and waffle. Both were very good - but the real treat was the mules. They are known for their mules here and we understand why. The mules are batch made, but that's ok, you'd never know. They are very refreshing, tart, and have the perfect ginger "zing". Both the traditional mule and the seasonal (June) rose water mules were great. The rose water mule was just a tad less tart and had the slightest hint of rose water. I likely would have even like a little more rose water flavor. We did end up coming back towards the end of our trip for another cravable mule and we shared a shrimp po boy. The bread was aoft and fresh, it had lightly breaded fresh shrimp, lettuce, tomato and an aioli type sauce. Very good. No side come with the sandwich. We missed happy hour by a few minutes - but if you are looking for a deal they do a 4-7pm (weekday only) happy hour for drinks and they are well worth the price. The menu is not overwhelming, and offers some fun pub style and low country offerings. The owner was pleasant to staff and welcoming to patrons as he also worked hard behind the bar. You can tell he really takes pride in this great establishment that is loosely designed after a love for greyhound dog racing. read more

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Went a few days ago, on a date. Food was absolutely amazing but if you are not prepared to spend money (which is a given because you are in Charleston) this is not the place. And small portions. But again, tastes homemade and genuine and the server was very nice. Would come again. read more

The Rarebit - The single track burger with side Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Came in for dinner, after a few min was greeted by the male host who barely spoke 2 words. He sat us with place settings and waters. After 10 min of being sat we walked out without even a greeting while the host played on his phone. Terrible first impression. You're a restaurant on King st on a Friday night, I expected way better. read more

Some friends and I went to this place after running the Copper Bridge 10K. We were very hungry since we have not eaten. The wait for a table was 35 minutes and we couldn't wait so the hostess suggested we eat at the bar. After 5 minutes, the bartender gave us a QR code for the menu and did not say hello or I will be with you in a minute. We looked at the menu and decided what we wanted and tried to get her attention. No one gave us eye contact or no water. All of the bar staff ignored us. After sitting at the bar for 15 minutes, and watching the bartenders drink a shot, we decided we were not going to get served at all and left the establishment. I understand that some restaurants are busy and short staffed but there is no excuse to be rude to your customers. read more

Moscow mules are famous and exceptional! We got the regular and the seasonal pomegranate/orange. Great southern comfort food and pretty decor inside. My husband and I had the patty melt and fried chicken sandwich. Also have brunch items too. Definitely a place I'd like to come back to and try more! read more

The Rarebit - Moscow mules - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The Rarebit is my go to place when I haven't made dinner reservations downtown. That said, their food is good not amazing. I still enjoy it though. They have delicious cocktails and a beautiful restaurant. They're also open late! read more

The food was good, came out quick and hot. My only issue, the fries too salty! They did accommodate by being out fresh no salt fries! We order: Salmon Sandwich w/Fries Grilled chicken/ Mac & cheese Impossible Patty Melt w/fries read more

The Rarebit - Impossible Patty Melt added Lettuce & Tomato Really good! - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

If I could give this place a lower rating I would. We were a party of 10 that were sat at 8:55pm. We waited to eat here since it came as a recommendation. we waited a little while for service and we're finally given waters and offered drinks. we ordered 1 round of drinks which Took about 20 min to receive. which came as no surprise since there was only 1 bartender making all of the drinks and taking care of her Bar. There was no urgency from the server, bartender, or manager to get these drinks out. food. $27 for a steak that was overcooked(ordered medium rare and came out well With some spots of medium well) and EXTREMELY SALTY. A potato that had clearly been baked all day and forgotten about in the oven. Served dry reheated in a microwave with a melted pack of butter on the side. I was one of 2 steaks at the table. Both ordered medium rare. There steak came out correctly. The saving grace of the meal was a beet salad.. service drinks took forever and we were never asked about another round. Food was no good, but we weren't even asked how it was or if we got everything?! And then we watched as servers and others began some side work before we were even asked about our bill!? $90 dollar meal for my date and I!!! this was a joke. the rest of our table had 1 over cooked pork chop that he shook the table as he cut into it. 1 undercooked pork chop that someone was nervous to finish. Everything overly salted. Over salted fried catfish and bland Mac and cheese. The good thing about that was it counteracted the salt. overall, Im upset because the place looked like it should have been amazing. You can chalk it up to a bad night. But how would the restaurant even know since they never checked in... read more

The Rarebit - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This 1 star is all due to the poor service we received at breakfast on Friday 12/29. We sat at the bar, and had poor customer service by the bartender. Simply put he was in a bad mood and did not offer good service. We should have left, but we stuck it out. Nothing changed. With so many places to eat in Charleston, we will not return here. I don't care about staffing issues, or anything. The food was just ok. Never saw a manager. Btw, we went to Page's Okra grill in Mt. Pleasant today and had excellent service. Smiles, friendly, efficient staff there. read more

The Rarebit - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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In the mood for seafood, I saw a sign out front of Rarebird for red snapper and couscous salad special. Hmm...intrigued...look at Yelp, okay I'm in. It's a little before 7 pm on Thursday night and there's a small crowd. I take a seat at the bar and notice the happy hour drink specials. That explains the small crowd. I asked what's the local draft. Only one. The name is stated. It's a long name. It's a saison. Works for me. The menu has a good mix of options from lighter fare to sandwiches to entrees. Breakfast is also served all day. The red snapper still calls to me, so the blue plate special it is. Beer arrives. It's lighter, but has a strong bitter taste. Not my favorite, but it'll work tonight. Fish comes and it's cooked nicely. The flavor is light, no buttery tones. Just a health feel. I dig. The couscous salad is tasty. Pearl couscous is awesome! The arugula is fresh, with a nice bitter taste. It needed some salt and pepper, but overall great! The vibe and decorations made you enjoy your time there. Service was attentive. I'll be back! read more

The Rarebit - Red snapper and couscous salad special! - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Fun place, great decor and atmosphere. Street parking can be tough, but the food more than makes up for it. Great beer selection, clean restrooms. Great for families and groups. read more

The Rarebit - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Why no appetizers? Maybe the cocktails are great but if you're going to serve food, provide printed menus. No one enjoys this QR code nonsense, especially when there is virtually no cell phone service in the joint. Honestly I was surprised this place was still open, though I suspect it won't be long before it's a new space. read more

Don't get the Mac and cheese or steak. The steak was really tough and hard to chew medium rare. Very scary. I had the patty melt twice in one month. It was great the first time and so-so the second time. The bread was as hard as a rock ..like eating a patty melt on two stale croutons. The server was nice butttttt..nah. Eating here once every few years is all you need. read more

Let me start by saying that their Moscow Mule is the best one I've ever tried!! What's amazing is that they make their own ginger beer from scratch so no preservatives. The server we had was amazing too. He was very attentive and accommodating. The place also had a great atmosphere. Will definitely miss the Moscow Mules here!! read more

The Rarebit - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I was a fan of Rarebit, the waitress was cool and funny and the food was very good. We came in for an early lunch and I got the patty melt, which I really enjoyed. The only small qualm I had with it was that it was pretty small and I wasn't really full afterward. Granted, I am American so maybe I'm used to eating wayyy to much and Rarebit is just helping people with portion control but I feel like I should leave meals feeling full. Overall, Rarebit is really good and I'd recommend giving it a try. read more

The Rarebit - Patty Melt - New American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Best mule I've ever had, never too crowded, it's reasonably priced and the staff is so kind. I'd give as many stars as possible!