The best meal of my life! My husband and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary dinner here & the food, service & atmosphere were outstanding! We felt so catered to & in every interaction we had with the hosts & wait staff, people congratulated us on our anniversary & were very welcoming to us. The food was incredible! The sashimi was outstanding - melt in your mouth tuna & the oysters with the melon mignonette were out of this world. I wanted a dirty Gin martini but wanted to try a new gin. They recommended an excellent gin to try which paired really well with the olives. We also got the ssam whole fish & ribeye. Both were incredible! Finished with macarons & coffee… also so good! Highly recommend including this on your next trip to Chucktown. Did not disappoint!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loveisa Clark
Phenomenal! We had the absolute best dinner here. My husband has said the word Gnudi no less than 20 times since we left 😂
Sophia Magarelli
Ate here on a girls trip and it was such a good experience! Our server Michael gave great wine recommendations, we could tell he really knew his stuff. Everything we ordered from the sashimi to the creamed corn was delicious but the gnudi was the standout dish. Definitely check this place out if you’re visiting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bari Rhodes
We had no idea what to expect when making the reservation at The Establishment but were pleasantly surprised from the moment we walked in. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. Everyone was dressed nice , no shorts and T-shirts which is always a nice change of pace. Our waiter Andy, was very personable and ridiculously knowledgeable. Andy made some great suggestions for drinks and appetizers . Let’s begin with drinks. The Dirty Martini was delicious. The Stylist, delicious, The Old Fashioned, delicious!!! We were off to a great start. After speaking with Andy we chose to have the gnudi, South Carolina peaches, and the bread service for appetizers. One dish was better than the other (we were debating getting another order of the gnudi for dessert! Yep, it was that good). We ordered the scallops, grouper, and flounder. Outrageous! Each and every dish was fantastic. We were all pretty sure the night couldn’t get any better, until it did… None of us are big dessert people, but after perusing the desert menu we decided to try the macarons, the cobbler, and homemade ice cream. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it did. Holy cow! The Establishment is a must visit. It is the complete dining experience… run don’t walk, this place is a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alina Bowman
This restaurant offers a wide variety of amazing wines, craft cocktails and delicious food. Everything we tasted was unbelievable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan G
Amazing experience! And food to match!!
They do a new menu each day, and everything I had was incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hood Rat
Whole fish was disappointing, yellow tail snapper so props to being a local, sustainable fish. Gills in is a bold move and left this fish tasting fishier than it should have. Not to mention a little overcooked, you’d do better going to Chubby Fish, the Ordinary, Stellas, or Rappahannock to name a few. All of which have a delicious whole fish. There floor manager said it was meant to be prepared that way, and all restaurants in CHS serve with gills in. Correct me if I am wrong, but that has not been my experience. Do they? Overall I was disappointed, appreciate the attempt to serve local, sustainable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Samantha Dunn
Food is superb. We had the butter poached grouper (1 each) on a sweet corn puree which was delicate and tasty; crispy eggplant side was divided: interesting and more sweet than spicy but worth a try. Starters were the best. The gnudi is texturally pleasing and delicious. I’m not even a huge lump crab fan but the crab and creamy cheesy sauce were perfectly balanced and not too heavy either. The Ghost Grow greens were my favorite. Fresh greens, grilled watermelon, and plenty of delicious feta. Great atmosphere. Moody lighting but not too dark; great view of the kitchen. Sleek horseshoe bar. Lovely bathrooms. Service was friendly without being overbearing. Mocktails were tasty too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A'Lelia Myers
Delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R Y
You can’t miss the Establishment in Charleston. Our server was Annie from OC. The food was terrific from appetizer to mains to dessert! Gnudi with crab, grilled watermelon salad, seared scallops, grouper, and ribeye were standouts. The limoncello and rhubarb crumble were also amazing to end the meal. The room we were seated in had a great atmosphere, not too quiet or loud, but with enough space in between each party. For such a large restaurant, they managed our experience incredibly well. Overall this was a 10/10 experience!
Fish and Chops were amazing. Cocktails with Sagamore were A+!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Stefanelli
We had an incredible dinner at The Establishment in Charleston to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary, and everything about the experience was top-notch. Our server, Miller, was fantastic—attentive, personable, and made us feel truly celebrated.
The old fashioned was excellent, and the bourbon selection was one of the best I’ve seen in the area. The menu was fresh, creative, and changes daily, which makes the experience feel special and unique. We were even treated to a complimentary champagne toast to mark the occasion—a classy and thoughtful touch.
Highly recommend for a date night, special occasion, or anyone who appreciates great food, drinks, and service in a refined setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura C.
Excellent food and service. It can be a bit pricey but, to me, it was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BKO
Very nice special occasion place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Natalie C
Such fabulous service, incredible food, we came back the next night!
The best meal of my life! My husband and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary dinner here & the food, service & atmosphere were outstanding! We felt so catered to & in every interaction we had with the hosts & wait staff, people congratulated us on our anniversary & were very welcoming to us. The food was incredible! The sashimi was outstanding - melt in your mouth tuna & the oysters with the melon mignonette were out of this world. I wanted a dirty Gin martini but wanted to try a new gin. They recommended an excellent gin to try which paired really well with the olives. We also got the ssam whole fish & ribeye. Both were incredible! Finished with macarons & coffee… also so good! Highly recommend including this on your next trip to Chucktown. Did not disappoint!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal! We had the absolute best dinner here. My husband has said the word Gnudi no less than 20 times since we left 😂
Ate here on a girls trip and it was such a good experience! Our server Michael gave great wine recommendations, we could tell he really knew his stuff. Everything we ordered from the sashimi to the creamed corn was delicious but the gnudi was the standout dish. Definitely check this place out if you’re visiting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had no idea what to expect when making the reservation at The Establishment but were pleasantly surprised from the moment we walked in. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. Everyone was dressed nice , no shorts and T-shirts which is always a nice change of pace. Our waiter Andy, was very personable and ridiculously knowledgeable. Andy made some great suggestions for drinks and appetizers .
Let’s begin with drinks. The Dirty Martini was delicious. The Stylist, delicious, The Old Fashioned, delicious!!! We were off to a great start. After speaking with Andy we chose to have the gnudi, South Carolina peaches, and the bread service for appetizers. One dish was better than the other (we were debating getting another order of the gnudi for dessert! Yep, it was that good).
We ordered the scallops, grouper, and flounder. Outrageous! Each and every dish was fantastic. We were all pretty sure the night couldn’t get any better, until it did…
None of us are big dessert people, but after perusing the desert menu we decided to try the macarons, the cobbler, and homemade ice cream. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it did. Holy cow! The Establishment is a must visit. It is the complete dining experience… run don’t walk, this place is a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant offers a wide variety of amazing wines, craft cocktails and delicious food. Everything we tasted was unbelievable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience! And food to match!!
They do a new menu each day, and everything I had was incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whole fish was disappointing, yellow tail snapper so props to being a local, sustainable fish. Gills in is a bold move and left this fish tasting fishier than it should have. Not to mention a little overcooked, you’d do better going to Chubby Fish, the Ordinary, Stellas, or Rappahannock to name a few. All of which have a delicious whole fish. There floor manager said it was meant to be prepared that way, and all restaurants in CHS serve with gills in. Correct me if I am wrong, but that has not been my experience. Do they? Overall I was disappointed, appreciate the attempt to serve local, sustainable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food is superb. We had the butter poached grouper (1 each) on a sweet corn puree which was delicate and tasty; crispy eggplant side was divided: interesting and more sweet than spicy but worth a try. Starters were the best. The gnudi is texturally pleasing and delicious. I’m not even a huge lump crab fan but the crab and creamy cheesy sauce were perfectly balanced and not too heavy either. The Ghost Grow greens were my favorite. Fresh greens, grilled watermelon, and plenty of delicious feta. Great atmosphere. Moody lighting but not too dark; great view of the kitchen. Sleek horseshoe bar. Lovely bathrooms. Service was friendly without being overbearing. Mocktails were tasty too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You can’t miss the Establishment in Charleston. Our server was Annie from OC. The food was terrific from appetizer to mains to dessert! Gnudi with crab, grilled watermelon salad, seared scallops, grouper, and ribeye were standouts. The limoncello and rhubarb crumble were also amazing to end the meal. The room we were seated in had a great atmosphere, not too quiet or loud, but with enough space in between each party. For such a large restaurant, they managed our experience incredibly well. Overall this was a 10/10 experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Grouper
Restaurantji Recommends
Fish and Chops were amazing. Cocktails with Sagamore were A+!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an incredible dinner at The Establishment in Charleston to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary, and everything about the experience was top-notch. Our server, Miller, was fantastic—attentive, personable, and made us feel truly celebrated.
The old fashioned was excellent, and the bourbon selection was one of the best I’ve seen in the area. The menu was fresh, creative, and changes daily, which makes the experience feel special and unique. We were even treated to a complimentary champagne toast to mark the occasion—a classy and thoughtful touch.
Highly recommend for a date night, special occasion, or anyone who appreciates great food, drinks, and service in a refined setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service. It can be a bit pricey but, to me, it was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice special occasion place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Such fabulous service, incredible food, we came back the next night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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