Tempest Charleston

Reviews are all over the place. We walked past on day one of our trip and thought the decor was really cool. The gal at the door was so nice and that made us want to go back. We just wanted a light snack and cocktails so we sat at the bar. It too entirely too long to get a drink. I mean to tell you we almost got up and left. It was not well run or organized at all. The manger was useless and the 1-2 bartenders were really not that busy. It was disappointing. we did like the tacos and our cocktails were inventive. Although they did not have fresh cut cucumbers for my gin and tonic. They subbed in cucumber juice, which is just not the same. The ceiling artwork and other wall art is really worth a look.

Services super
Food delicious yum yum 😋
I highly recommend try mussels the make it like a something totally different way

This truly is a stunning restaurant. The mural above the bar as you walk in is absolutely one of a kind. I appreciated the touch of receiving the check tucked inside a copy of The Tempest, which is a clever detail. While the food wasn’t quite to my personal taste, the service was exceptional from start to finish. I’d definitely return, although next time I’ll be a bit more mindful with my menu choices.

My wife and I stumbled on this restaurant in 2022 during a terrible storm where we just wanted to get inside quick and eat. It was one of the best finds we've had. I still remember how delicious every bite was, with a fun tradition at the end of the meal. An experience well worth the price.

I can't speak to their regular menu, but their $70 mother's day brunch was quite disappointing (for the price). Definitely won't do that again.

Wonderful staff. Prompt service. Boisterous atmosphere. 10/10 dinner!

Would like to try again with their dinner service. Definitely not a good vibe being a buffet with chaffing dishes on the bar for mother's day.

Amazing food and atmosphere 😍

Pleasantly surprised by this one as some of the other restaurants owned by this group fall short on execution. Not so here, everything was spot on and we'll be back! Favorite dish on a cool winter night, the Short Rib.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

I was in this place on New Year's Eve, but was absolutely disappointed. The menu was critically small and what's more, half of the items on it were unavailable to me. I ordered mussels and received 5 pieces on a plate, a piece of my tuna was the size of a matchbox. Then I wanted to order a steak, but it was not available. I chose Rigatoni and White fish, and in the end I received raw tasteless pasta and a small piece of fish. When we complained, the waiter said that she could not do anything and offered dessert. In the end, for $250 I received mini tuna, 5 mussels and a piece of white fish

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Amazing food. Great service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Every dish we were served was perfection and all of the staff we encountered were wonderful! Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place never disappoints! The service is always phenomenal and the food is always excellent. They have the best grilled oysters in Charleston and you can't leave without trying the roasted chicken and spaghetti carbonara!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great full bar service! Food and drinks were amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Honey Pot De Creme, Roasted

all around great experience! we were seated immediately outside with no reservation and even though it was chilly out the heaters kept us perfectly warm! the food was so delicious and came out so quickly and the little touch at the end with the free brandy tasting and flower was lovely! highly recommend!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5