Trendy and artistic, Basic Kitchen features a cozy and comfortable interior adorned with eye-catching decor. At this establishment, they believe in ensuring that the ambiance enhances the experience of the customers, which is why the atmosphere here is cheerful, chic, and light, with tall windows filtering in warm sunlight. Offering a menu decked with an array of delights, the restaurant is equipped with a well-stocked bar with counter seats as well as regular tables which intersperse the elegant decor and potted plants. Experience dishes like nachos, avocado toast, falafel platter, and pasta bowls, or indulge in a sweet treat like honey pie and chocolate matcha cake. You can also pick from an assortment of cocktails or wines to go with your meal.
Located in the original carriage house of the grand Wentworth Mansion, Circa 1886 features contemporary cuisine influenced by Charleston's colorful history. Creative Chef Marc Collins offers a wonderful dining experience that includes Carolina Crab Cake Souffle and Atlantic Pot-au-feu. He changes his menu often with seasonal produce and local seafood. Along with other culinary awards, it received Four Stars from the 2008 Mobil Travel Guide. If one is fortunate enough to stay at Wentworth Mansion, guests are treated to a sumptuous breakfast at the restaurant.
Located in the historic Planters Inn, across from the Old City Market, this four-star restaurant prides itself on elegant cuisine, traditional Charleston charm and ambiance, and attentive service. House specialties include wild mushroom grits with Lowcountry stew and bourbon grilled jumbo shrimp. Chef Robert Carter is well known for his creative menus, and diners will find it difficult to choose from numerous options. And who can forget their amazing wine list, which boasts over 300 selections. A popular dining establishment with locals and visitors, Peninsula Grill was named one of America's Top 50 Hotel Restaurants by Food & Wine. Reservations are highly recommended.
Burwell's Stone Fire Grill is a classy steakhouse with a fun ambiance, making for a unique experience. You walk in hoping for a sophisticated atmosphere, well-lit interiors and piano music, which you will surely get. What you didn't expect from a restaurant like this is that they let their guests cook their own orders at a heat plate attached to every table. The rooftop bar at this restaurant serves a delicious mix of cocktails.
Occupying a beautiful former bank building from the 1920s, The Ordinary thrills visitors with its heavenly seafood preparations in an elegant setting. The menu is a showcase of the rich diversity of the coastal regions of North and South Carolina. The raw bar offers some great choices from razor clams and bay scallops to East Coast Oysters and Maine Lobster Cocktail. Oyster addicts can also go for the Fancy Seafood Towers. Besides this, diners have a choice of hot and cold seafood preparations like smoked fish pate and crispy oyster sliders. The eclectic wine list offers something for every kind of palate. Soaring ceilings, elegant decor, and an old-world vibe create a charming atmosphere to enjoy your meal.
The Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar is located in the historic Francis Marion Hotel. Casual dining featuring regional specialties reminiscent of the old south. Noted for award-winning shrimp & grits and Certified SC farm fresh ingredients artfully prepared by our chefs. The restaurant overlooks Marion Square on legendary King Street in historic Charleston. Private dining in The Parkview Room for 30 people available with advance reservations through the sales office.
Encouraging food prepared from freshly sourced ingredients, Sorghum & Salt serves some of the best tasting-menus in the city. A marquee sign saying "Restaurant" shines brightly on the exposed brick wall behind the bar, accentuating its rustic vibe. While the menu changes constantly as per the seasonality of ingredients, some of the specialties include Dim-sums, small plates of scallops and spaghetti and also large meals like steaks and pasta. With wine pairings and delectable desserts, this place is a must visit for a wholesome, fresh meal.
