Weird weird weird place. Off putting vibe. The food was ok but after seeing the $20 drinks $50+ entrees and strangely NO patrons…. we decided to cut our losses and go someplace else after the appetizer. The employees seemed taken aback at seeing customers, but pretended to have to check the reservation list despite the empty restaurant (bar the homeless fella loudly watching fox news at the table next to us).
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 5
Ambrose Wiering
The food was disappointing. The place was empty and the ambiance was strange. The drinks were expensive - over 20 dollars for a cocktail. That’s some expensive ice!
We left after ordering an appetizer because the only other occupant of the dining patio was an older homeless gentleman listening to YouTube conspiracy theories without headphones.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Mike Meyers
a little pricy, but the food and service were impeccable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Reeves
From The Draw Of A Hat
(picking a different restaurant every 2 weeks from the top 50 restaurants in Charleston - according to Charleston Magazine)
07/17/2025 - Gabrielle - on King Street I would give the service and staff a solid 10. The ambience of the dining room, lobby, entrance, etc. rates a 10+++. It is so elegant and chic!
Now for the menu choices, I was disappointed. We are both big meat eaters and the choices were very few. There were more seafood and fish items but nothing much for a meat-eater. You really only have the choice of a chicken breast or a fillet. Too bad. And the only sides are what comes with the item and that is pretty scant. The food was bland and nothing to get excited about. Needs to offer a bigger menu and some side options.
So, for us: Service - 10 Ambiance - 10++++ Food - 6 or 7
Would we go back? If the food could improve and more choices, I would go back in a second. The place is beautiful and very special. But as it is now, I would only go back to sit in the bar or lounge and soak up the atmosphere. I would not eat there again. This is a great place to stop and have a drink before going out to a show.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
G
Great hotel ambiance. Food was very good, but fell just below a few other restaurants we ate at during our visit at this price level. Enjoyed our experience overall.
Trey Letson
Carissa is the absolute best!!!! Amazing drinks and amazing person with the best recommendations!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
P.narungsee
The green smoothie was delicious and refreshing. The omelet and other dishes were decent, though not particularly memorable. The pricing felt a bit high for what we got, but the atmosphere was lovely and made the visit feel special. Great spot if you’re looking for a nice dining environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jen Nasralla
I feel compelled to leave a review for Gabrielle after reading such mixed reviews before visiting. Our experience could not have been better! The food, ambiance, and service were exceptional. My husband and I had a small wedding last weekend and picked Gabrielle for dinner afterwards with our wedding party. Angelina greeted us with a complementary glass of champagne and made us feel immediately welcome. After the complimentary brioche rolls and cornbread muffins with seasoned butter, we started our meal with the signature seafood tower, mushroom flatbread, and truffle fries- all delicious, and items we would order again. For our main courses, we enjoyed the mushroom pasta (my parents are still raving about this dish and planning to come back for it specifically), butternut squash main with lentils and romesco (a surprising winner!), the pork chop, the filet, and the chicken breast (all well-enjoyed). We closed the meal out with crème brûlées. Everything was wonderful and we will most definitely come back again! Thank you, Hotel Bennett, and Angelina, for the exceptional experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Karazsia
Great upscale restaurant. The best pork chop that I ever had!
Gabrielle’s delivered a wonderful dining experience in the heart of Charleston. The cocktails were expertly crafted, and the Caesar salad was crisp and full of flavor. The filet was perfectly cooked—tender and juicy—paired with fingerling potatoes that were crispy and delicious. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the ambiance was elegant yet relaxed. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but worth it for a special night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ernest
Very good service. The food was medium. 2 Mahi dishes were overcooked. Ambiance was supposed to be high end but was sluggish. Mixed drink was very weak. Restaurant was less than half full on a Friday night at 7PM.
Ezri Burton
Absolute worst service me and my family have ever had. The food was not worth the price. Eric was the most disrespectful person I’ve met. Cute place but not worth the hype.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
CHRISTIAN
Restaurant, outdoor patio and bar are always nice. We ordered today Caesar salad, lobster-crab roll and double smash burger. All were good except for the lobster roll, which was about 70% bread and 30% lobster & crab. Very disappointing, actually, but I would still go back for other items and drinks.
Victor Figlin
Tasty chocolate cake served with a smile in a relaxed charming environment.
Awesome views, service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Weird weird weird place. Off putting vibe. The food was ok but after seeing the $20 drinks $50+ entrees and strangely NO patrons…. we decided to cut our losses and go someplace else after the appetizer. The employees seemed taken aback at seeing customers, but pretended to have to check the reservation list despite the empty restaurant (bar the homeless fella loudly watching fox news at the table next to us).
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 5
The food was disappointing. The place was empty and the ambiance was strange. The drinks were expensive - over 20 dollars for a cocktail. That’s some expensive ice!
We left after ordering an appetizer because the only other occupant of the dining patio was an older homeless gentleman listening to YouTube conspiracy theories without headphones.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
a little pricy, but the food and service were impeccable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From The Draw Of A Hat
(picking a different restaurant every 2 weeks from the top 50 restaurants in Charleston - according to Charleston Magazine)
07/17/2025 - Gabrielle - on King Street
I would give the service and staff a solid 10.
The ambience of the dining room, lobby, entrance, etc. rates a 10+++. It is so elegant and chic!
Now for the menu choices, I was disappointed. We are both big meat eaters and the choices were very few. There were more seafood and fish items but nothing much for a meat-eater. You really only have the choice of a chicken breast or a fillet. Too bad. And the only sides are what comes with the item and that is pretty scant. The food was bland and nothing to get excited about. Needs to offer a bigger menu and some side options.
So, for us:
Service - 10
Ambiance - 10++++
Food - 6 or 7
Would we go back? If the food could improve and more choices, I would go back in a second. The place is beautiful and very special. But as it is now, I would only go back to sit in the bar or lounge and soak up the atmosphere. I would not eat there again. This is a great place to stop and have a drink before going out to a show.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great hotel ambiance. Food was very good, but fell just below a few other restaurants we ate at during our visit at this price level. Enjoyed our experience overall.
Carissa is the absolute best!!!! Amazing drinks and amazing person with the best recommendations!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The green smoothie was delicious and refreshing. The omelet and other dishes were decent, though not particularly memorable. The pricing felt a bit high for what we got, but the atmosphere was lovely and made the visit feel special. Great spot if you’re looking for a nice dining environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I feel compelled to leave a review for Gabrielle after reading such mixed reviews before visiting. Our experience could not have been better! The food, ambiance, and service were exceptional. My husband and I had a small wedding last weekend and picked Gabrielle for dinner afterwards with our wedding party. Angelina greeted us with a complementary glass of champagne and made us feel immediately welcome. After the complimentary brioche rolls and cornbread muffins with seasoned butter, we started our meal with the signature seafood tower, mushroom flatbread, and truffle fries- all delicious, and items we would order again. For our main courses, we enjoyed the mushroom pasta (my parents are still raving about this dish and planning to come back for it specifically), butternut squash main with lentils and romesco (a surprising winner!), the pork chop, the filet, and the chicken breast (all well-enjoyed). We closed the meal out with crème brûlées. Everything was wonderful and we will most definitely come back again! Thank you, Hotel Bennett, and Angelina, for the exceptional experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great upscale restaurant. The best pork chop that I ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Gabrielle’s delivered a wonderful dining experience in the heart of Charleston. The cocktails were expertly crafted, and the Caesar salad was crisp and full of flavor. The filet was perfectly cooked—tender and juicy—paired with fingerling potatoes that were crispy and delicious. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the ambiance was elegant yet relaxed. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but worth it for a special night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good service. The food was medium. 2 Mahi dishes were overcooked. Ambiance was supposed to be high end but was sluggish. Mixed drink was very weak. Restaurant was less than half full on a Friday night at 7PM.
Absolute worst service me and my family have ever had. The food was not worth the price. Eric was the most disrespectful person I’ve met. Cute place but not worth the hype.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurant, outdoor patio and bar are always nice. We ordered today Caesar salad, lobster-crab roll and double smash burger. All were good except for the lobster roll, which was about 70% bread and 30% lobster & crab. Very disappointing, actually, but I would still go back for other items and drinks.
Tasty chocolate cake served with a smile in a relaxed charming environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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