The Palmetto Cafe
$$ • Brunch, American, Seafood Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout The Palmetto Cafe
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This is Charleston's most beautiful Restaurant & Café. We had a lovely breakefast there recently.
Wonderful experience! My daughter has anaphylactic allergies to dairy, tree nuts, and shellfish, and Chef Andrew went above and beyond to ensure she had a safe, delicious meal. He spoke with me ahead of time and personally checked in with my daughter when she arrived. His care and attention made us feel completely comfortable. So grateful!! We highly recommend!
Celebrated my birthday at Palmetto Cafe and it was a beautiful experience. The setting is elegant and classic, with a lovely, refined Charleston feel. Service was attentive and gracious, and every detail — from the presentation to the quality of the food — felt thoughtful and elevated.
A perfect spot for a special occasion or a luxurious brunch. I left feeling truly celebrated and look forward to returning. Thank you for making me feel celebrated. (We also brought both...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 7 - 11AM 12 - 3PM |
| Tuesday | 12 - 3PM 7 - 11AM |
| Wednesday | 12 - 3PM 7 - 11AM |
| Thursday | 12 - 3PM 7 - 11AM |
| Friday | 7 - 11AM 12 - 3PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 3PM 7 - 11AM |
| Sunday | 12 - 3PM 7 - 11AM |
The Palmetto Cafe is a luxurious restaurant located within The Charleston Place hotel, offering a great variety of dishes. The menu features phenomenal steak and eggs and a huge turkey club. The decor is charming and reminiscent of scenes from Gone with the Wind, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff provides top-notch service, with attentive waitstaff like Rudy offering recommendations based on guest preferences. Recent reviews highlight the fantastic food and amazing drinks, contributing to a relaxing dining experience. Some dishes, such as the seafood omelette and crab cake benedict, received mixed comments—while the overall experience was enjoyable, some found the crab meat too salty and fishy. The shrimp and grits were praised as the best ever, with a flavorful twist and crispy shrimps. Mussels were perfectly cooked with a phenomenal, not-too-salty sauce. The turkey club was good, though some felt it had too much bread. Service was generally attentive, although a few reviews mentioned rude interactions at the parking validation station, which slightly affected the overall impression. Located downtown, it’s an ideal spot for a meal after shopping at local shops, offering high-quality food and excellent service despite some minor imperfections.