It was easy to get a seat here on a Sunday night (although fairly busy). Our servers was beyond attentive and sweet and the drinks were on point.
We had the patty melt and chicken, and both were delicious. Try the aioli sauces and get them all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Casey
Didn't eat besides appetizers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Daniel Lash
Heather is the Tom Brady of bartending — consistent greatness, strong arm, elite vision. I barely had to think about wanting another drink and boom… it appeared like sorcery. At one point I blinked and there was a fresh cocktail in front of me. I don’t know if she reads minds or if she’s simply built different, but either way: Hall of Fame service. Somebody get her a plaque.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melinda Thackrah
Great little bar/restaurant right off of King Street. Really friendly staff and our bartender was terrific! Will definitely be visiting again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Capodici
Awesome addition to the Charleston night life. Adult vibes. Allie told us about Sinatra Sunday and it was the perfect end to our Sunday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Vella
Wow, wow & wow! I am so thankful, impressed & just overall elated with the service at By The Way. We had our welcome party here & it exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was perfect. I want to give a huge shoutout to Lindsey, Joe & another very attentive bartender that evening, she was lovely!! Would highly recommend By The Way! - Amy & Parker 🤍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jovan Kassab
Such a cute spot! Maggie was awesome!! She gave my girlfriends great tips for our girl’s trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quinn Lareau
Really disappointed in my experience here honestly. Clearly they’re having a little trouble in the kitchen because we were all asked to cut the steak in front of our runner like we were at an Applebees and mine actually turned out to be completely raw. A $20 steak frites obviously isn’t going to be a 5 star experience but I’d expect that the kitchen knows how to use a thermometer. Steak came back out pretty dry after being brought back, but thankfully the fries were great. Service was honestly pretty bad as well - our server checked on us once the entire time we were there and we were well done with our drinks and food by this time. Pretty loud honestly as well but other than that the atmosphere was decent. Ended up being way overpriced for the experience we got- definitely wouldn’t come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
heather bus
Owners...Staff...Energy....Top shelf. 5 Star Vibe. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terry DiCastro
Great vibe! Loved the Elderflower Spritz. The half prices steak and frites on Wednesday was perfection! We will be back next Wednesday.
We stopped in for drinks since it was a few doors down from our rental. They were fabulous and the bartender Ally was so nice and funny. We even stopped back the next night! Get the espresso martini!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Irem Yapar
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chef Marcus’s restaurant, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. We began with the tuna tots, crab biscuits and burrata, all of which were beautifully prepared. The tuna tots were delicate yet flavorful, offering a perfect balance of freshness and texture, while the crab biscuits were rich, savory, and downright addictive.
For the entrée, the steak with grits was a true standout. The steak was cooked to perfection—tender, juicy, and full of flavor—paired wonderfully with the creamy, well-seasoned grits that elevated the dish beyond comfort food into something memorable.
Beyond the food, the ambiance was warm and inviting, striking just the right balance between refined and relaxed. It’s clear that Chef Marcus puts care not only into the menu but into creating a dining experience that feels both special and welcoming.
A fantastic meal all around—high-quality food, creative flavors, and a great atmosphere. Definitely worth a return visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keri Hanke
By far one of the best places we visited in Charleston! Sean was amazing! He made us feel so special and really made the experience one to remember! BTW will do very well taking cues from this guy! Thanks so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Dyer
Fun vibe, service staff and drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Newman
Fun vibe, loud music, great service. The prices were high for the small plates and quality, however the food was good. The decor was nice, crowd was young.
Excellent dinner and drinks!
It was easy to get a seat here on a Sunday night (although fairly busy). Our servers was beyond attentive and sweet and the drinks were on point.
We had the patty melt and chicken, and both were delicious. Try the aioli sauces and get them all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn't eat besides appetizers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Heather is the Tom Brady of bartending — consistent greatness, strong arm, elite vision. I barely had to think about wanting another drink and boom… it appeared like sorcery. At one point I blinked and there was a fresh cocktail in front of me. I don’t know if she reads minds or if she’s simply built different, but either way: Hall of Fame service. Somebody get her a plaque.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little bar/restaurant right off of King Street. Really friendly staff and our bartender was terrific! Will definitely be visiting again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome addition to the Charleston night life. Adult vibes. Allie told us about Sinatra Sunday and it was the perfect end to our Sunday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, wow & wow! I am so thankful, impressed & just overall elated with the service at By The Way. We had our welcome party here & it exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was perfect. I want to give a huge shoutout to Lindsey, Joe & another very attentive bartender that evening, she was lovely!! Would highly recommend By The Way! - Amy & Parker 🤍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cute spot! Maggie was awesome!! She gave my girlfriends great tips for our girl’s trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really disappointed in my experience here honestly. Clearly they’re having a little trouble in the kitchen because we were all asked to cut the steak in front of our runner like we were at an Applebees and mine actually turned out to be completely raw. A $20 steak frites obviously isn’t going to be a 5 star experience but I’d expect that the kitchen knows how to use a thermometer. Steak came back out pretty dry after being brought back, but thankfully the fries were great. Service was honestly pretty bad as well - our server checked on us once the entire time we were there and we were well done with our drinks and food by this time. Pretty loud honestly as well but other than that the atmosphere was decent. Ended up being way overpriced for the experience we got- definitely wouldn’t come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Owners...Staff...Energy....Top shelf. 5 Star Vibe. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibe! Loved the Elderflower Spritz.
The half prices steak and frites on Wednesday was perfection! We will be back next Wednesday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We stopped in for drinks since it was a few doors down from our rental. They were fabulous and the bartender Ally was so nice and funny. We even stopped back the next night! Get the espresso martini!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chef Marcus’s restaurant, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. We began with the tuna tots, crab biscuits and burrata, all of which were beautifully prepared. The tuna tots were delicate yet flavorful, offering a perfect balance of freshness and texture, while the crab biscuits were rich, savory, and downright addictive.
For the entrée, the steak with grits was a true standout. The steak was cooked to perfection—tender, juicy, and full of flavor—paired wonderfully with the creamy, well-seasoned grits that elevated the dish beyond comfort food into something memorable.
Beyond the food, the ambiance was warm and inviting, striking just the right balance between refined and relaxed. It’s clear that Chef Marcus puts care not only into the menu but into creating a dining experience that feels both special and welcoming.
A fantastic meal all around—high-quality food, creative flavors, and a great atmosphere. Definitely worth a return visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far one of the best places we visited in Charleston! Sean was amazing! He made us feel so special and really made the experience one to remember! BTW will do very well taking cues from this guy! Thanks so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun vibe, service staff and drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun vibe, loud music, great service. The prices were high for the small plates and quality, however the food was good. The decor was nice, crowd was young.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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