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    Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar

    3.9 (639 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    FRIED OYSTUHS
    Janae B.

    I went to Virgil's as a party of 4 for brunch on a Sunday. My food was good and everyone else said that enjoyed their's as well. I also feel like the prices were appropriate for the portion sizes. That was the only positive thing about our visit. Service was EXTREMELY slow, it took 20 minutes for waters. An even longer wait for food followed by another few minutes for hot sauce and lemon slices. For a restaurant with a 2 hour table/validated parking limit I'd expect faster service. Questions about cross contamination with allergens were met with a blank stare and shoulder shrug. The DJ was great but the music was way too loud and made it hard to hear each other. 20% auto grat is included for all checks over $100 according to the menu, but it should say all parties or something similar as it's determined by what the table spends. This was even more annoying considering the lackluster service we received. He did remove the automatic gratuity from my check, but it was only $10 due to a special so I'm sure that was only accommodated since the tip was $2.

    Shay M.

    I took my brother to Virgil's for his birthday and the experience was fine. Restaurant was clean and well decorated. The music was at a good level as well. The food was tasty and the portion sizes were large. The service was just ok as I didn't feel like the server was super attentive. The restaurant is worth a try but manage your expectations regarding service.

    STUFF' FLOUNDUH
    Carissa E.

    WAS THIS A OR MISS Unfortunately for me and my friends it was a MISS I did not have a good experience here. But, I won't get into a long story about my rating but I will instead highlight 3 my biggest pros and cons Pros 1.) the food was good. Really good. They weren't stingy on the portions. Nice and different options on the menu. Awesome food 2.) our waitress (Alycia) was awesome. Great service. She was a delight. Even the manager (Miko) was cool and addressed our issues expeditiously and graciously. 3.) the decor and how the restaurant is decorated and set up is cool. It's 2 floors. Each floor has its own balcony. It's a small establishment but they did a lot with little room. Cons 1.) the music was loud. Some people may like to have music playing during dinner but I couldn't even hear the people around my table...and we were seated outside on the front porch. 2.) the hostess was very nonchalant. We had been seated, had our drinks and appetizers ordered when he asked us move to another table to accommodate another party. That move was very unwelcoming. I felt like my patronage there was not valued. Overall, It just wasn't our cup of tea ... we will not be returning

    Brunch at Virgil's
    Trell S.

    The food was good, the atmosphere was good, and my drink was d@mn good! Upstairs is a vibe. I love a dj with good music . I enjoy sitting at the bar. Sometimes it's fun meeting strangers and sometimes it's fun enjoying alone time.

    Jessye D.

    First impression visit at 5:30PM on a sunday. Large black and white sign with a large front patio and balcony. Located in a suite next to Paloma. There is a parking lot right next door. Not sure if you have to pay- I did not and my car was fine. We got the deviled crab eggs, fried green ma'tis, afta church plate, smoth'ad poke chop, geechee pasta, fried fish, and the slammin salmon. An appitizer, two entrees, and 2 non-alcoholic drinks cost about $100.00 with tip. Pros Great food and great service. The food was hot, fresh, and seasoned to perfection. The restaurant was able to accomdate my large party with alternative seating due to the loud music being played. I appreciate them acknowledging the problem and doing their best to help solve the issue. Cons As stated before, the music is very loud. Especially upstairs. This is not a chill dinner spot for family. More of a turn up spot with friends. Would I Recommend: Yes, as a spot with music and good food. Not a spot for conversation. Follow me here on Yelp and @jessreviewss on Tik Tok/Instagram for more.

    Marcus T.

    Atmosphere was great. Cocktails.... Great. Those greens? The service staff, top tier. It wasn't the best catfish I've ever had and pieces were definitely bone in.

    BUSSIN' CORNMUFFINS
    Allison P.

    We had a reservation at Virgil's and really appreciated the complimentary parking. The restaurant itself is nice, though a bit tight in size. We were seated upstairs, and since it was a Sunday night the music was lively. As the DJ got going, the volume made it a little hard to carry on conversation with my guests. Our server (who was also the upstairs bartender) was wonderful--attentive and friendly. We ordered the Afta Church Plate with fried chicken, greens, mac and cheese, and yams. The greens were definitely the standout! I should've asked for the chicken without sauce (it tasted like a hot honey glaze), which wasn't quite my preference. Overall, the meal was good, but not something I'd rush back for.

    SKRIMP N' GRITS WIT' CRAB
    Carmen H.

    I went to Virgil's with a group of 9 people. We had a reservation for 11:30, and when we arrived, we were seated right away. Zachary was our server, and he was awesome. He didn't take long to come over and greet us. He started by taking our drink and appetizer orders. We orderd a bunch of different appetizers and drinks. For starters, we ordered the bussin' corn muffins, fried green tomatoes, Gullah eggrolls, and the Sol-E-Gre crab cakes, which we shared. Everything came out quickly, fresh, and hot. My favorites were the corn muffins and the crab cakes. Zachary took our entree orders. We all picked different things. I went with the skrimp n' grits with crab, and I had the gravy on the side. It was really good, and I was able to take some home. Since there were so many of us, the gratuity (20%) was already included. I also liked that we could pay separately, which was a big plus for a group that size. Overall, the visit to Virgil's was great. I look forward to visiting again in the future. If you're in the area or looking for a spot to eat, definitely check them out!

    Angela R.

    I was not impressed whatsoever with the food of this restaurant... The restaurant and service was stiller but the food was a no go for me...

    Margarita Flight
    Yolanda P.

    Thoroughly enjoyed this place. I came for the happy hour special mid week for a reconnect with some friends. I ordered almost everything off the happy hour menu. I enjoyed everything except the deviled eggs did leave me wanting for more. The wings were really good. I probably should've ordered an extra plate of those. I also got the margarita flight while they were still on special. My favorite was the blackberry. They were all very good. The flavors come true compared to some places where you can tell there's only a little bit of the flavoring. This was a perfect mix so I wasn't too sweet, but you could still taste some of the alcohol. So it was not giving water down juice. They had karaoke on this night so we did leave the downstairs patio where we were initially seated and went upstairs to enjoy karaoke. However, if you do go upstairs (moving form your original seating) , be prepared to possibly not have as much seating we did leave downstairs where we were at earlier in the evening; because again as I mentioned, we were there for happy hour by the time we got upstairs a lot of the seating was reserved so we were moved out of the seats that we were at to accommodate for the reservations. We ended up on the patio outside until a friend of ours chose to do karaoke we were able to come in and stand around to support and record . Overall, I do believe they also have specials I believe the night we were there. They had $100 bottles of tequila. I cannot remember which brand. But it was announced over the audio where they were doing karaoke that they didn't have bottle specials. It was a good midweek, happy hour vibe . I probably would come back with a smaller group I believe initially it was about seven of us. I probably would come back with it just about one or two people so we could really vibe and have a little bit more wiggle room larger parties are harder to accommodate and move around. I would also like to come back for brunch, so hopefully I am able to go to brunch and give an updated review but definitely try the wings . everyone was very accommodating. Everybody was also very friendly even though we were moved no one was rude in our visit. I do believe this is a black owned establishment as well so definitely come support !

    SLAMMIN' SAMMEN
    Tierra L.

    Our server Sydney was really nice and went over the menu I great detail. She was attentive but not overbearing. I ordered the salmon and husband ordered a Couple of the 1/2 happy hour meals and $15 flight. The food Was fair to food. Salmo was garnished with a Cream sauce and corn was good. Biscuits were really good as recommended by the server. Stumbled upon bingo night which was surprisingly really fun.

    Slammin sammen
    Adiaha M.

    Came here for dinner with friends and the vibes were great. My drink, Ladylike, was delicious. We shared the sampler platter which serves 2-4 and it was a great array of their different appetizers which were all flavorful. I enjoyed the Gullah and Geechee sauces served with the platter. For my entree I got the slammin sammen and the salmon was seasoned great. It came with with geechee corn, rice and a crab cream sauce and garnished with a fried shrimp and oyster. The corn was a perfect accompaniment to this dish. The crab cream sauce had a great flavor but the crab was nowhere to be found. My dish also didn't get enough sauce nor the shrimp or oyster initially but that was remedied when I brought it the server's attention. There was a DJ playing a great selection of songs. One complaint sitting upstairs is the music was just a touch too loud, not sure if it was as loud downstairs. It was very hard to hear my server and tablemates. Our server, I believe her name was Marie, appeared to doubling as a bartender but was still very attentive. While I didnt have the perfect experience I still thoroughly everything I ate and would definitely return if in the area again

    Cam S.

    Vibey Thursday with Karaoke & Trivia night. Winner of trivia gets a shot. There is a DJ. Starts at 7p-11. The party is upstairs. Parking lot next to Thumbs Up Diner. $3.25 for 2hrs. There is outdoor seating and bar seating. Good for groups, solos or dates I was able to grab the fried oystah and gin blackberry drink.

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    Cypress Street Pint & Plate

    Cypress Street Pint & Plate

    4.1
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    We hosted a Citadel alumni pregame event before the NCAA Regional game for over 100 people, and it…read morewent great! The staff, especially Kelly and Ryan, made it seamless and attended to all our needs. The cost was extremely reasonable for the space, food, and drinks. The location is also hard to beat. Just wanted to give a huge thank you!

    My friend, Angie, lives close to this restaurant and bar, so we are frequent visitors to Cypress. I…read morealways have delicious food and drinks, so it gets five stars. The bartenders are always on point, while the servers aren't always as attentive as I'd like, but this place is usually packed, so I give grace. There is a variety of seating at Cypress: patio seating, regular tables, high-top tables, inside bar seats, and inside tables or high-tops. If it is Christmas time, there is a fantastic pop-up in the back, near the restrooms. Always check out their special menu as it changes, and if the pimento cheese balls are on it, then you must get them as they are our favorite! We love to come here on Wednesday night for the best deal in town, Pie and Vine, in which you get a pizza and a bottle of wine for $20. Yep, that is not a misprint $20. I love the mushroom pizza, but my meat-lover friends like the one with peperoni and sasage. If I'm eating at Cypress, then it is hard to pick what I get because they have so many options. To start or be my meal would be the KIMCHI BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CRISPY TUNA RICE, or wings. I am a big, huge fan of their salads. I like them all and add grilled, blackwned, or buffalo chicken, salmon, or grilled shrimp to them. I have never had a burger, but my friends love them. I need to try the black bean one day. I enjoy their SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS and the BUFFALO CHICKEN sandwich.

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    Social Capitol

    Social Capitol

    4.2
    (20 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    Private events
    Full bar

    The restaurant is brand new and has great vibes. Service was exceptional with zero wait for my…read moreparty. The food was so good and unique, I recommend the ceasar wedge with housemate bagel chips and the biscuit battered chicken sandwich, yum. The Chef even made time to come and check on us during our lunch. Kiddos to Chef Chris and his staff. This is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown

    A breath of fresh air for the neighborhood Walked into The…read moreEmber Room* expecting the usual gastropub vibe and left actually excited about where American food is heading. The space is clean but not sterile: exposed brick, warm wood, and a bar that glows like it wants you to linger. *The food* skips the tired "burgers and mac" checklist. Think short rib agnolotti with smoked corn puree, charred broccolini with miso-garlic butter, and a fried chicken sandwich that somehow stays crisp under a jalapeño honey glaze. Portions are generous without being wasteful, and everything tastes intentional like the kitchen tested it 10 times before it hit the menu. *The cocktails are the real flex.* The menu changes seasonally, but the bar team leans into flavor over gimmicks. I tried the *Oaxacan Old Fashioned* with mezcal, mole bitters, and orange peel that's torched tableside. Smoky, slightly sweet, zero gimmick. My friend went for the *Cucumber Basil Gimlet* and said it tasted like summer in a glass. No sugary syrup bombs here. Bartenders actually explain what's in your drink if you ask, and they're good at steering you if you're unsure. Service hit the sweet spot between attentive and relaxed. Water refills showed up without hovering, and the server knew the menu well enough to call out what's spicy, what's rich, and what's worth splitting. It feels like a place locals will become regulars at, but it's good enough to bring out-of-town friends to. Creative without being precious, tasty without being safe. Sorry I didn't take pictures,

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    Saints + Council

    Saints + Council

    4.3
    (554 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    Great spot! Went with a group and the service was great. Starts with an Old Fashioned, excellent…read morejob with the cocktail. There were a couple of Apps ordered for the table and both were very good. We had the Whipper Formaggio and the Spicy Shrimp Crunch. Really liked the shrimp, but I didn't find it spicy at all. There were a number of good options for the main. A number of people got the Lemon Miso Salmon and everyone thought it was good. I was leaning to the Braised Short Ribs but pivoted to the Roasted Pappardelle Pasta. The fresh pasta was excellent. The tomato cream sauce worked great with the shrimp and chorizo. This was a very cool place and there is little doubt that I will return.

    I came here to celebrate a friends birthday and it's safe to say it's officially bookmarked as date…read morenight spot! I parked in the garage at the red deck which is $24, however, bring your ticket because they validate it. I ended up paying $15 instead. When we arrived, there was a violinist playing r&b songs. I believe he left around 3:30 PM, so get they're early! Anyway I had an espresso martini to start and it was decent. For my entree I went with the Crispy Chicken + Dutch. Their dinner menu doesn't start until 5:00 PM. Anyway my meal was delicious! I will be back to order my own eggs & short ribs because that was good too! Everyone enjoyed their meal and this restaurant!

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    Bon Ton

    Bon Ton

    4.1
    (708 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Love love love. The vibes of the place were great, very intimate setting with great music friendly…read morestaff and excellent food. The coconut cream matcha and the cherry limeade were both delicious. For apps we did raw gulf oysters 100/10 and crab claws 10/10 the sauce on them was insane. I had catfish basket, the seasoning on the fries was great and the fish perfectly crispy outside with a soft meltiness to the fish. Tartar sauce tasted homemade. The crab legs were good with a little kick and very smoky flavor which brought out a bit of sweetness. For dessert the ube pie was 10/10 I love a good dessert that doesn't make me feel stuffed and ready to lay down and this was perfect Would absolutely go a million more times def recommend making a reservation

    A friend invited me to celebrate Fat Tuesday at Bon Ton, and it was my first visit. They had live…read moremusic outside, plenty of seating, and a lively, upbeat atmosphere. Inside is dimly lit with several tables, a large bar, and a furry staircase leading upstairs to another bar. Service was good and the drinks were strong. I ordered the Bayou Fog. The food was tasty but nothing special, more like a solid homemade sandwich with your favorite mayo. It's good and satisfying, just not unforgettable. I had the Seafood and Sausage Gumbo and a half Po' Boy called Bo Kho, and while both were enjoyable, they're items I could easily make at home. I'd go again if invited but probably wouldn't make a special trip. If you're curious, it's worth checking out for yourself. Parking is limited behind the restaurant, the lot across the street is for Mary Mac's, and street parking or the Park Mobile app may be your best option.

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    The smoked crab legs and you can't see in the pic the pound of mussels!! All in the sauce nice and smoky!
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