What a great find! This spot is a bit tricky to locate—you might walk right past it thinking it's a hotel or apartment—but once you step inside, it's a truly nice place with excellent food.
The menu is full of winners. The pasta is all made fresh in-house, and we absolutely loved the sausage and rigatoni; it had great flavor! The beef carpaccio was very delicious, and we almost ordered a second plate! To top it off, the cocktail with the cucumber was made perfectly and was wonderfully refreshing.
We did order the burger but the food took so long we got full on the prior small bites so we were able to cancel it as it did not make it to get cooked.
Also the celery salad is a must try. It was delicious. Did not know what to expect but definitely was good.
We ordered the oysters, and while they were super fresh, they were a bit saltier than the sweeter oysters I prefer, but they were still good overall. We were thoroughly impressed and will be back again for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Pinto
One of the best dining experiences in my life. I also had a super hot date so that might be affecting my judgement a bit...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eugene Ward
Lowland offers a cozy yet elevated dining experience that celebrates seasonal ingredients with creativity and care. The menu is thoughtfully composed, featuring dishes that balance comfort and sophistication—think hearty mains with refined flavors and beautifully plated small plates.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jonathan Hurte
The celery salad, roasted okra, tavern Burger, and carpaccio were outstanding. Schnitzel wasn't bad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breece Burr
Kevin was a fantastic server- he was knowledgeable on the offerings for the evening and routinely ensured we were taken care of. Service was truly top notch. The food was easily the most well prepared we’ve had in Charleston in an embarrassingly long time. We started with the smoked fish dip with grilled sourdough. My husband ordered their rigatoni & pork sugo, I ordered the shells & seafood ragu. We finished with their butterscotch pot de creme. It was to die for. The atmosphere is as picturesque and romantic as the photos on their website. It is set in an 1800’s remodeled home and it’s really quite beautiful. We will absolutely be back here and hope we are blessed to have Kevin each time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sean gallagher
Great food and drinks, fantastic service by the whole crew
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phillip McCabe
Went for the burgers, they were fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Carvalho
Beautiful space, delicious food, and great service. Try not to lick the plate if you order the pierogis!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sabir ali Channa
Amazing experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Holsomback
I was very impressed from the time we walked in. The ambiance and decor were phenomenal. It felt like we walked into the tavern of a lodge somewhere far away! We were a little early, so we had a drink at the bar. The bartender, Chuck was super friendly and made us some delicious drinks. Once seated, our server Eli was very accommodating. My wife asked about the story behind the building and immediately he rattled off the history of how it came to be the restaurant it is today. Menu items were explained in depth and drink pairings as well. Top notch staff throughout and just a great place for a date night! Can't wait to go back!
Have been hearing about and seeing pictures of this place ever since it opened, so we had to get a reservation when we were in town for a wedding. First word of warning -- this place is kind of...weird as far as reservations and seating goes. There are 3 (or more?) separate seating areas, one of which is completely next door (in the Quinte, I'm guessing a sister restaurant/bar in the same group?). So make sure you know which room you're getting when you book, it's not very straightforward from pictures or Resy. The Tavern room is probably what you've seen -- long cozy bar and room with eccentric pictures lining wallpapered walls, leather chairs, low lighting, and close tables. This is what you want. The dining room is a little brighter room up front with more space and a little less character. And in distant last place, the bar (I think?), they take you outside and next door to The Quinte and seat you by the bathroom. I'm sure the Quinte is fine in its own right for a pre-dinner drink and some oysters, but seating for a $200+ meal it is not. Anyway, the vibe of this place is great - perhaps the best part about it. The food...not so much. I'd looked at the menu online beforehand and while there were only a few changes once we'd sat down, the main things I'd wanted to try (butterbean toast, bucatini & chanterelles) were nowhere to be seen. I figured it was outdated since chanterelles aren't in season, but still disappointed. We ended up getting a few starters, a few mids, and split an entree. Our server grouped them, but the timing was strange. I didn't need the pickles with the biscuit (which was just OK), but they would've really helped the sourdough & mayonnaise. More on the sourdough & mayo -- probably the best thing we had and that's saying a lot since it was a couple piles of mayonnaise hiding a boiled egg with some anchovies to spread on toasted bread. The tartare was...OK - definitely needed some brighter mustard, and the chips were near burnt. We split the schnitzel and while the salad on top was awesome, the pork itself was a little oily and not that flavorful. Overall, wish we would've had the sourdough/mayo with the pickles, the schnitzel salad as its own thing, and gotten a different entree. Drinks were good but pricey (I don't like living in an $18-22 cocktail world, but it looks like we're there now in Charleston), service was attentive, and again the atmosphere was great. Long-winded review, but this place has the vibe right but the food that we ordered wasn't stellar or that memorable for the price point (for a couple of regular ol people). I'm sure their menu changes constantly, but this place needs a signature, and we may have just ordered poorly. I'd probably go back to get a small plate and some drinks at the Tavern bar, and check out The Quinte as its own experience. Make sure you get the right table!
Parking: I think they might have a valet available (tied in with the hotel next door?), but we just threw it in the George St garage and walked a few blocks. Street parking all around but expect to cruise for a minute if it's a busy time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bread Service
David DiMuzio
You get what you pay for with this spot. Super delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Clark
One of the best restaurants in Charleston. Very creative menu. 3 people on our night out each dish was amazing.
Vegetarian options: Very accommodative regarding my wife's shellfish allergy.
My girlfriends and I booked one of the 'Curated Chef Menus' for a bachelorette dinner recently and had an amazing experience! We had a group of 12 so I booked through their Event Manager and was given a few prix fixe menus to choose from. We went with the Red Sauce is for Lovers package - highly recommend!! The food was absolutely incredible, the portion sizes were great, and everyone left full & happy. My friends are still talking about the roasted cauliflower! And the dessert came out in the cutest little miniature espresso martini glasses. Definitely suggest going this route if you have a large group! Super seamless experience, and the service was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Nolan
I am so happy to discover this hidden gem of culinary Charleston. The food is amazing! All dishes artistically crafted. Everything tastes fresh and perfectly balanced. They use lots of local ingredients, and do a lot of things in house. Their menu is creative and has a lot of unique offers, not just like everywhere else. The atmosphere and service are excellent. Angela was our waitress and made us feel very welcomed.
What a great find! This spot is a bit tricky to locate—you might walk right past it thinking it's a hotel or apartment—but once you step inside, it's a truly nice place with excellent food.
The menu is full of winners. The pasta is all made fresh in-house, and we absolutely loved the sausage and rigatoni; it had great flavor! The beef carpaccio was very delicious, and we almost ordered a second plate! To top it off, the cocktail with the cucumber was made perfectly and was wonderfully refreshing.
We did order the burger but the food took so long we got full on the prior small bites so we were able to cancel it as it did not make it to get cooked.
Also the celery salad is a must try. It was delicious. Did not know what to expect but definitely was good.
We ordered the oysters, and while they were super fresh, they were a bit saltier than the sweeter oysters I prefer, but they were still good overall. We were thoroughly impressed and will be back again for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best dining experiences in my life. I also had a super hot date so that might be affecting my judgement a bit...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lowland offers a cozy yet elevated dining experience that celebrates seasonal ingredients with creativity and care. The menu is thoughtfully composed, featuring dishes that balance comfort and sophistication—think hearty mains with refined flavors and beautifully plated small plates.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The celery salad, roasted okra, tavern Burger, and carpaccio were outstanding. Schnitzel wasn't bad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin was a fantastic server- he was knowledgeable on the offerings for the evening and routinely ensured we were taken care of. Service was truly top notch. The food was easily the most well prepared we’ve had in Charleston in an embarrassingly long time. We started with the smoked fish dip with grilled sourdough. My husband ordered their rigatoni & pork sugo, I ordered the shells & seafood ragu. We finished with their butterscotch pot de creme. It was to die for. The atmosphere is as picturesque and romantic as the photos on their website. It is set in an 1800’s remodeled home and it’s really quite beautiful. We will absolutely be back here and hope we are blessed to have Kevin each time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and drinks, fantastic service by the whole crew
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for the burgers, they were fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful space, delicious food, and great service. Try not to lick the plate if you order the pierogis!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was very impressed from the time we walked in. The ambiance and decor were phenomenal. It felt like we walked into the tavern of a lodge somewhere far away! We were a little early, so we had a drink at the bar. The bartender, Chuck was super friendly and made us some delicious drinks. Once seated, our server Eli was very accommodating. My wife asked about the story behind the building and immediately he rattled off the history of how it came to be the restaurant it is today. Menu items were explained in depth and drink pairings as well. Top notch staff throughout and just a great place for a date night! Can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Have been hearing about and seeing pictures of this place ever since it opened, so we had to get a reservation when we were in town for a wedding. First word of warning -- this place is kind of...weird as far as reservations and seating goes. There are 3 (or more?) separate seating areas, one of which is completely next door (in the Quinte, I'm guessing a sister restaurant/bar in the same group?). So make sure you know which room you're getting when you book, it's not very straightforward from pictures or Resy. The Tavern room is probably what you've seen -- long cozy bar and room with eccentric pictures lining wallpapered walls, leather chairs, low lighting, and close tables. This is what you want. The dining room is a little brighter room up front with more space and a little less character. And in distant last place, the bar (I think?), they take you outside and next door to The Quinte and seat you by the bathroom. I'm sure the Quinte is fine in its own right for a pre-dinner drink and some oysters, but seating for a $200+ meal it is not. Anyway, the vibe of this place is great - perhaps the best part about it. The food...not so much. I'd looked at the menu online beforehand and while there were only a few changes once we'd sat down, the main things I'd wanted to try (butterbean toast, bucatini & chanterelles) were nowhere to be seen. I figured it was outdated since chanterelles aren't in season, but still disappointed. We ended up getting a few starters, a few mids, and split an entree. Our server grouped them, but the timing was strange. I didn't need the pickles with the biscuit (which was just OK), but they would've really helped the sourdough & mayonnaise. More on the sourdough & mayo -- probably the best thing we had and that's saying a lot since it was a couple piles of mayonnaise hiding a boiled egg with some anchovies to spread on toasted bread. The tartare was...OK - definitely needed some brighter mustard, and the chips were near burnt. We split the schnitzel and while the salad on top was awesome, the pork itself was a little oily and not that flavorful. Overall, wish we would've had the sourdough/mayo with the pickles, the schnitzel salad as its own thing, and gotten a different entree. Drinks were good but pricey (I don't like living in an $18-22 cocktail world, but it looks like we're there now in Charleston), service was attentive, and again the atmosphere was great. Long-winded review, but this place has the vibe right but the food that we ordered wasn't stellar or that memorable for the price point (for a couple of regular ol people). I'm sure their menu changes constantly, but this place needs a signature, and we may have just ordered poorly. I'd probably go back to get a small plate and some drinks at the Tavern bar, and check out The Quinte as its own experience. Make sure you get the right table!
Parking: I think they might have a valet available (tied in with the hotel next door?), but we just threw it in the George St garage and walked a few blocks. Street parking all around but expect to cruise for a minute if it's a busy time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bread Service
You get what you pay for with this spot. Super delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants in Charleston. Very creative menu. 3 people on our night out each dish was amazing.
Vegetarian options: Very accommodative regarding my wife's shellfish allergy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread Service, Tuna Crudo, Light Refreshing yet Indulgent Celery Salad
My girlfriends and I booked one of the 'Curated Chef Menus' for a bachelorette dinner recently and had an amazing experience! We had a group of 12 so I booked through their Event Manager and was given a few prix fixe menus to choose from. We went with the Red Sauce is for Lovers package - highly recommend!! The food was absolutely incredible, the portion sizes were great, and everyone left full & happy. My friends are still talking about the roasted cauliflower! And the dessert came out in the cutest little miniature espresso martini glasses. Definitely suggest going this route if you have a large group! Super seamless experience, and the service was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am so happy to discover this hidden gem of culinary Charleston.
The food is amazing! All dishes artistically crafted.
Everything tastes fresh and perfectly balanced. They use lots of local ingredients, and do a lot of things in house. Their menu is creative and has a lot of unique offers, not just like everywhere else.
The atmosphere and service are excellent. Angela was our waitress and made us feel very welcomed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Panna Cotta
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