Stopped in with a reservation for drinks and appetizers before dinner. Parking in their lot is…read morelimited since it is so small but we were able to find street parking a block or so down. For drinks we tried the yuzu margarita and the aperol pineapple- mine with vodka - so yummy and tasted like an adult version of an orange Julius. For apps we shared the fried cabbage- coated in miso butter and cheese. This was unexpected but fresh and parked with umami flavor. Second, we shared the spicy pork spaghettoni - a must try. Overall a great spot and can't wait to revisit one day, I'm sure it will only continue to grow in popularity.

First off, the peach panzanella salad and the chicken milanese were both scrumptious and I would…read morelove to enjoy them again. We had a reservation on the patio at 7pm in July. We knew it was going to be hot, but they need more or stronger fans. That covered patio blocked ANY breeze and we were meltingggg the whole time. They brought out carafes of chilled water and small glasses, but no ice so there was no real way to cool down. They also had someone bugging patrons for money off the street who they had to ask to leave at least 5 times. This was very uncomfortable and distracting. Our server was very chill and nice, but we were a bit put off when she watched a huge fly dive into my almost full drink and start swimming around. I asked for a replacement, but she kept saying another and charged me for both. She was also frequently absent as we ran out of water repeatedly. Thankfully another server brought us what we needed. If we did go back, we would try for an inside resy.

What a beautiful evening at The Shellmore. A later evening…read moredinner gave the already intimate setting that much more ambiance. Starting dinner off right with some deliciously fresh raw oysters complete with a traditional "onion" mignonette, and then Chef Eric brought out a little special treat....the base was fresh lump crab meat topped with some chunked watermelon and the most light, fresh, delicious dressing & crunch. WOW. I could eat that all summer. Moving onto the main courses, a perfectly cooked NY strip & root veggies with a love boat of fresh sauces. Chimi, steak butter, and a horseradish crema. As if the steak needed any sauce, but with that trifecta?? I couldn't help myself. Incredible. The other entree, a risotto and shrimp. Incredibly flavorful, complete with crisp English peas. As I write this, I wish I had another plateful. The bartender is the Chef's little lady, & she was a GEM! I cannot remember her name, but she goes to estate sales, and thrifts the beautiful dishes and glassware that they use in the restaurant, which I thought was so neat! These two truly have put their heart and soul into this little place and you can tell. The menu is of a smaller variety, but variety for sure. Chef Eric changes the menu up daily/weekly, so you never know what you may get, and I think that is honestly one of the best parts about this place. You can tell they care, from the food to the atmosphere they have created. This one deserves all the 5 stars.

I have been wanting to try the Shellmore for quite some time and we finally had an opportunity. We…read moremet up with a co-worker and friend, who also had never been there. The place is super small, maybe five to six tables with a small bar seating area. The menu also is very small and I guess they change it everyday. My wife and I shared the hamachi, I ordered the Ny strip, she had the crab cake and our friend had the salmon. All meals were great! Service was good and drinks were fine. I wish they had house made cocktails but two out three isn't bad. If you are in the ION area check them Out!

Great evening and can't recommend the food enough! Beautiful spot near COC…read more Started with a gorgeous bourbon cocktail and burrata with beets appetizer. Appetizer was delicious and the cocktail was exceptional. For dinner I had the braised lamb and it was perfectly cooked. Our waitress was very attentive and extremely friendly. Would visit again!

Excellent grouper and gnocchi. Everything was on point, the service was nice and accommodating as…read morewell.

Our experience here was absolutely wonderful. Our party of 5 had a corner table which was perfect…read morefor celebrating my husband's birthday with friends. Every single dish (with wine pairing) was incredibly delicious; mine was vegetarian and so good! The table's favorite was probably the NY strip wagyu, but everyone raved about everything. That unique pesto - just a few fresh ingredients but wow they were amazing together with the local melon, whipped ricotta and honey! The green gazpacho was like nothing I've ever had before - both my husband and I loved it. He said the scallops with it were great. Chef Owen's explanation of each dish was so interesting and engaging while Chef Hannah put the final touches on each plate for Stephen to bring to our table with the perfectly paired wine; we felt so welcomed and taken care of! Owen is a very talented chef. It is obvious he is passionate about what he does because he has created something pretty special here. We will definitely be back.

First new (for us) restaurant of the year, for an early Valentine's Day dinner. We were seated…read moreright at reservation time at a cozy little table complete with candles and flowers. The wine list was great; lots of options and a great Pinot for me. There was a thorough explanation of the menu and the process along with individualized attention for our table because of my dietary preferences (pescatarian). Timing between courses was great. We started with a delicious she crab soup, then scallops with a chorizo potato hash. The next course was a gnudi with a delicious creamy sauce, and the main was steak (or tuna for me) with a rich curry sauce, and this amazing apple lettuce slaw. The meal was capped off with a gorgeous mascarpone ice cream. Overall, great food, personalized service, in a lovely intimate environment. A bit pricey- just over $400 after tip.

Very nice spot for a touch of fancy while visiting the low country. The restaurant layout is nice…read morewith decently accessible walkways and seating. Wide covered patio and plentiful bar seating is available. Parking is limited (maybe 15 dedicated spots), however additional parking is available. Be sure to follow the posted rules and bring funds in case it's needed. There's no valet. Our server Quinn was pleasant and attentive. She made great recommendations and explained all menu options simply. Now onto the most important part: the food. The oysters (half priced on Mondays) were the best! Totally delicious. I should have gotten many more. The shrimp and scallop roll which is essentially a Po'boy was cooked well but not as flavorful as I would have liked. All meals appeard well prepared and beautifully presented. Dessert came with a show!

Stopped in for a Sunday evening dinner at Nico which has been in my list forever…read more Overall the experience was good. The service was attentive but unfortunately our sides did not arrive until we were almost done with our entrees. The scallops were warm, buttery and paired well with the mushrooms. The duck confit had more of a homestyle presentation and the meat was very tender.

here for an anniversary dinner in an upscale, but not stuffy, restaurant. graze offers a varied…read moremenu, specials, and excellent service. it is reasonably quiet, but by no means dead in vibe.....meaning you can carry on a conversation. I love well prepared fresh calamari....and in my experience their calamari fries are unique. The entres we ordered were both very good. Recommend you order a salad or small plate AP as the entre will take a few minutes to prepare correctly. Make reservations. Completely recommend Graxe

nice quiet dinner with my daughter. i was so looking…read moreforward to the calamari fries!!! never more....but by special request ... bring them back!! pretty please!! at least i can have the wonderful fried oysters, which were awesome!!i also ordered green apple cauliflower soup & an arugula salad. kristen had the swordfish. chocolate covered-chocolate & vanilla gelato with almonds & a cherry for dessert. all very good.

We rolled the dice to try R Kitchen, and it ended up being our favorite dinner on our trip to…read moreCharleston. We went to the Rutledge location and the 4 of us sat at a high-top table in the "dining room" -- I put that in quotes, because this experience is not about ambience. It was comfortable and fine, but the focus is on putting food in your belly when you do R Kitchen. We loved every single bite of every single course we ate. We didn't remotely know what to expect food-wise, and we found ourselves practically licking the plates -- while also feeling inspired and nostalgic with the chefs' comments. This is not a pretentious dining experience. It's comfortable, it's fun (we dug the playlist and had our own version of "name that tune" going on) and most importantly it's Delicious. If you're fussy about food, this place is not for you. But if you like more than you hate, you're in for a treat. We got more than our money's worth.

Such a unique experience in charleston! I'll be recommending this to everyone. Intimate dinner…read moreserved with amazing flavors and you really get to see it all happen right in front of you. Chef was amazing, service was perfect. Every dish is explained not only the flavors but also the techniques used. Totally worth the price- Great dinner and really cool vibe!

A wonderful family run Restaurant. The service is fantastic. You are warmly welcomed, and often…read moreduring your meal. The owner will come and check on you. I love that. The food is fresh and well prepared. It's like grandma's cooking. I had the brisket, which was amazing. The restaurant is cozy, informal, that intimate. It's really great food at reasonable pricing. I highly recommend.

Delicious food and wine with nice, quiet ambiance and great service. We enjoyed our booth, and our…read morewaiter, Tyler, was excellent. My mother ordered the braised chicken and loved it. I ordered the 12-ounce sirloin (rare!) and ate the whole thing. It came with veggies and crispy potatoes, all of which were fantastic! Fun and tasty experience!