Service was slow, server always had short responses. Order two salmon cooked same way, one cooked as ordered, the other way overcooked. Had a reservation requesting inside table, put on porch and watched people with no reservations get sat inside. Second visit, probably low on list to try again.
JeannineM
The seared ahi that my husband ordered was well done. The manager handled it and brought out a beautiful plate of correctly cooked seared ahi. The problem was, the second piece of ahi that was brought out was gristly. This was probably out of his control with being able to tell ahead of time.
LynneA
Justin was an excellent waiter. Very knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly. Three of us had scallops which were delicious and one person had the Halibut which was also very good. We had mussels as an appetizer and the best Hush Puppies with honey butter. We have been here several times and have never been disappointed. One of our favorite restaurants in Charleston. Highly recommend.
KevinD
There were plenty of open tables when we arrived for our 7pm Sunday night reservation, yet we were seated at a tiny 2 top next to the wait station. We had to push the table out my back wasn't right under the sweating water pitchers. Shrimp & grits was a bowl of gloppy gravy. Mussels in Jambalaya had an offensive taste, so he did not eat them.
Amazing experience! It was our first restaurant in Charleston and did not disappoint. We split an appetizer, a cup of soup, the 3 choose fry plate, and finished with apple fries for dessert!!! Would definitely recommend
KarenC
Nice location and decor. The staff was very nice and service was good. Unfortunately the food was a miss. We ordered two side salads and fish tacos. The salads were drowning in dressing and the fish tacos had no taste, extremely bland and disappointing. There are many other better places in town to eat.
Service was fast and great! Good just not on par with their usual. It was a busy evening. We ordered three apps and just weren't happy with two. Calamari was excellent. Mussels were pretty good, but only about half the portion size you would normally get at a restaurant. The conch fritters were not our cup of tea at all(and we normally like them).
MichelleF
Great time at Coast. We started at the Smallest Bar in Charleston and then made our way right next door. Food was great. Service was attentive. Next time I wouldn't choose the high top tables and would sit at real tables given the choice. Good choices of Southern favorites.
We had dinner here with a group of 4. This is a nice place that isn't super stuffy, the waitstaff wear t-shirts, but the prices are similar to other high end restaurants in town. The food and service were excellent, and the interior is interesting. We had early reservations and were seated at our time. I noticed that when we left the people waiting were dressing nicer for the evening than we were ( we weren't sloppy, all collared shirts), since we were having dinner at the end of our afternoon in town. My point is that you can be comfortable in either case with your attire, although I wouldn't come here in a t-shirt and flip-flops. This place is located down an alley, so if you are on John Street, don't expect to see it from the sidewalk. We enjoyed our dinner and recommend this place if you like seafood.
CMae
Coast was recommended to us by a gentleman at our hotel and he was right on the money! It was lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed my grilled shrimp etoufee style. It was one of the best shrimp dishes I have had. My husband also enjoyed his grilled salmon. I highly recommend a visit!
Not as good as we've had in the past. Blackened swordfish was just grilled with minimal seasoning and Étouffée was bland. Too many better restaurants in Charleston to come here again.
KipN
The wood grilled fish was the highlight. Oysters were great with locals the favorite. Prices are reasonable and a great wine list with many special wines at reasonable prices. Ambiance was nice and staff friendly.
PaulB
Food was awesome our server did not understand what service meant, Bread usually arrives with your water or right after order has been placed, I gave my order and was specific that I wanted the corn bread on the side of the dish as it was explained to me that it was under the Etouffe sauce with the protein on the top, I again stated I want the fish on top of the sauce and the cornbread on the side, it arrived delivered by another server and when our waitress asked how everything was I told her it was not what I had ordered and she told me that they don't read in the kitchen, I have worked in kitchens on the expediting and the line, if she knew they don't read she should have walked in and told them to read her order, I complemented to the chefs working the line when left and my gratuity reflected the service received by my waitress
ColleenF
Food was outstanding! And we had the BEST server!! He was extremely knowledgeable, and just a very very nice guy.. wish I could remember his name. Would definitely dine here again. Thank you!
meghanr
food was amazing, the shrimp and chicken fettuccine was 10/10 and the house oysters were delicious. It was a bit loud and hard to find. the decorations were a bit overdone and cheesy in my opinion. overall food was good so experience was 4/5
Service was slow, server always had short responses. Order two salmon cooked same way, one cooked as ordered, the other way overcooked. Had a reservation requesting inside table, put on porch and watched people with no reservations get sat inside. Second visit, probably low on list to try again.
The seared ahi that my husband ordered was well done. The manager handled it and brought out a beautiful plate of correctly cooked seared ahi. The problem was, the second piece of ahi that was brought out was gristly. This was probably out of his control with being able to tell ahead of time.
Justin was an excellent waiter. Very knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly. Three of us had scallops which were delicious and one person had the Halibut which was also very good. We had mussels as an appetizer and the best Hush Puppies with honey butter. We have been here several times and have never been disappointed. One of our favorite restaurants in Charleston. Highly recommend.
There were plenty of open tables when we arrived for our 7pm Sunday night reservation, yet we were seated at a tiny 2 top next to the wait station. We had to push the table out my back wasn't right under the sweating water pitchers. Shrimp & grits was a bowl of gloppy gravy. Mussels in Jambalaya had an offensive taste, so he did not eat them.
Amazing experience! It was our first restaurant in Charleston and did not disappoint. We split an appetizer, a cup of soup, the 3 choose fry plate, and finished with apple fries for dessert!!! Would definitely recommend
Nice location and decor. The staff was very nice and service was good. Unfortunately the food was a miss. We ordered two side salads and fish tacos. The salads were drowning in dressing and the fish tacos had no taste, extremely bland and disappointing. There are many other better places in town to eat.
Service was fast and great! Good just not on par with their usual. It was a busy evening. We ordered three apps and just weren't happy with two. Calamari was excellent. Mussels were pretty good, but only about half the portion size you would normally get at a restaurant. The conch fritters were not our cup of tea at all(and we normally like them).
Great time at Coast. We started at the Smallest Bar in Charleston and then made our way right next door. Food was great. Service was attentive. Next time I wouldn't choose the high top tables and would sit at real tables given the choice. Good choices of Southern favorites.
We had dinner here with a group of 4. This is a nice place that isn't super stuffy, the waitstaff wear t-shirts, but the prices are similar to other high end restaurants in town. The food and service were excellent, and the interior is interesting. We had early reservations and were seated at our time. I noticed that when we left the people waiting were dressing nicer for the evening than we were ( we weren't sloppy, all collared shirts), since we were having dinner at the end of our afternoon in town. My point is that you can be comfortable in either case with your attire, although I wouldn't come here in a t-shirt and flip-flops. This place is located down an alley, so if you are on John Street, don't expect to see it from the sidewalk. We enjoyed our dinner and recommend this place if you like seafood.
Coast was recommended to us by a gentleman at our hotel and he was right on the money! It was lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed my grilled shrimp etoufee style. It was one of the best shrimp dishes I have had. My husband also enjoyed his grilled salmon. I highly recommend a visit!
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Not as good as we've had in the past. Blackened swordfish was just grilled with minimal seasoning and Étouffée was bland. Too many better restaurants in Charleston to come here again.
The wood grilled fish was the highlight. Oysters were great with locals the favorite. Prices are reasonable and a great wine list with many special wines at reasonable prices. Ambiance was nice and staff friendly.
Food was awesome our server did not understand what service meant, Bread usually arrives with your water or right after order has been placed, I gave my order and was specific that I wanted the corn bread on the side of the dish as it was explained to me that it was under the Etouffe sauce with the protein on the top, I again stated I want the fish on top of the sauce and the cornbread on the side, it arrived delivered by another server and when our waitress asked how everything was I told her it was not what I had ordered and she told me that they don't read in the kitchen, I have worked in kitchens on the expediting and the line, if she knew they don't read she should have walked in and told them to read her order, I complemented to the chefs working the line when left and my gratuity reflected the service received by my waitress
Food was outstanding! And we had the BEST server!! He was extremely knowledgeable, and just a very very nice guy.. wish I could remember his name. Would definitely dine here again. Thank you!
food was amazing, the shrimp and chicken fettuccine was 10/10 and the house oysters were delicious. It was a bit loud and hard to find. the decorations were a bit overdone and cheesy in my opinion. overall food was good so experience was 4/5