We had an excellent meal and the staff went above and beyond to make my husband's birthday special.
Sylvina
We were seated right away, but the air conditioning was on too high (and heaters on outside!). So we asked for a different table. That didn't happen. The crab cakes and fish of the day were very tasty, if a bit on the expensive side.
Billie
First time at Kingstide and it did not disappoint. The service was great, food was delicious! We had oysters which were tasty but small. My husband loved the Tuna and my spinach pasta with Lobster and mushrooms was fabulous!
Hayne
It was a very enjoyable experience. From cocktails on the rooftop bar to the dining room.. the atmosphere and food were great!
Kate
This is my third time to Kingstide and it did not disappoint. The food is amazing each time and even my Chef brother was impressed.
karen
Fantastic food and service. Beautiful spot on the River. Best grouper we have ever had. Alex was spot on with his recommendations. If you are thinking about giving it a try, do it!
George
Our waiter John was exceptional! He ensured we had a great experience! The food was delicious and incredibly tasty!
Bobby
I had their blackened grouper and the wood fired carrots. The food is delicious. One of the best pieces of fish I've had in a while. Carrots were smoky with the perfect amount of spicy heat. Paired perfectly with the Jax Chardonnay. The chocolate Kingstide crunch dessert and and a espresso martini made a perfect finish to an exceptional meal. Service was terrific.
Derek
We thought the portion sizes were small for the price. I had grouper, and the fish was delicious, but it was $48. The only accompaniment was grits.... I can make a lot of grits for $48.00 My wife had snapper, and again, the fish was very good - but it was also expensive and the succotash accompaniment was not as good as other, less-expensive places in the area. The wood fired kale salad was wilty and soggy - not exactly what the term “wood fired” invokes. Service was not spectacular- but it's so loud in the restaurant that it's hard to even communicate with the staff. I can't blame them. I'd be rattled if I worked in that loud of an environment nightly For my money, we will go to Grace and Grit. This was our first visit. It was recommended, so we tried it. If upstairs seating were offered, it would be lovely (and quieter) for a nice September evening.
Rhonda
Our server was excellent! The restaurant is in a beautiful location and the food and drinks were wonderful. Only detractor was the hostess was not at all friendly.
Food and service were amazing. 1 swordfish and 1 grouper. Both crazy good and super fresh. Best swordfish I've had in over 35 yrs and the chef adjusted sides and plating (picky eater). Kitchen and staff very attentive to food allergies. Waitress was amazing - very attentive and friendly. Get a table outside and enjoy the low country water side. Will def be back.
Mary Kate
This is our local fine dining restaurant that we go to for special dinners like birthdays. Our waitress treated us so well, and was very accommodating for our large family with kids. Food is excellent—ceviche was fresh, and drinks were great. We look forward to more celebrations here.
Adraine
We had the 3-course menu for Restaurant Week,and every thing was superb! Outdoor ambience was great as well.
Jake
Food was great, service was quite poor. Seemingly forgotten about for 20-30 min stretches.
Rick Cayer
My wife and I went during Restaurant Week and was impressed across the board. The food was high quality and well-executed: tuna appetizer, swordfish entrée, and their crunch bar dessert all delivered on flavor and presentation.
The setting is a big part of the experience. The patio offers fantastic water views and is one of the better people-watching spots in Charleston—boats docking, families strolling the trail system, plenty of movement without feeling crowded.
Overall, Kingstide balances upscale dining with a laid-back waterfront vibe. Strong choice for anyone looking for good seafood paired with one of the best patio scenes in the area.
We had an excellent meal and the staff went above and beyond to make my husband's birthday special.
We were seated right away, but the air conditioning was on too high (and heaters on outside!). So we asked for a different table. That didn't happen. The crab cakes and fish of the day were very tasty, if a bit on the expensive side.
First time at Kingstide and it did not disappoint. The service was great, food was delicious! We had oysters which were tasty but small. My husband loved the Tuna and my spinach pasta with Lobster and mushrooms was fabulous!
It was a very enjoyable experience. From cocktails on the rooftop bar to the dining room.. the atmosphere and food were great!
This is my third time to Kingstide and it did not disappoint. The food is amazing each time and even my Chef brother was impressed.
Fantastic food and service. Beautiful spot on the River. Best grouper we have ever had. Alex was spot on with his recommendations. If you are thinking about giving it a try, do it!
Our waiter John was exceptional! He ensured we had a great experience! The food was delicious and incredibly tasty!
I had their blackened grouper and the wood fired carrots. The food is delicious. One of the best pieces of fish I've had in a while. Carrots were smoky with the perfect amount of spicy heat. Paired perfectly with the Jax Chardonnay. The chocolate Kingstide crunch dessert and and a espresso martini made a perfect finish to an exceptional meal. Service was terrific.
We thought the portion sizes were small for the price. I had grouper, and the fish was delicious, but it was $48. The only accompaniment was grits.... I can make a lot of grits for $48.00 My wife had snapper, and again, the fish was very good - but it was also expensive and the succotash accompaniment was not as good as other, less-expensive places in the area. The wood fired kale salad was wilty and soggy - not exactly what the term “wood fired” invokes. Service was not spectacular- but it's so loud in the restaurant that it's hard to even communicate with the staff. I can't blame them. I'd be rattled if I worked in that loud of an environment nightly For my money, we will go to Grace and Grit. This was our first visit. It was recommended, so we tried it. If upstairs seating were offered, it would be lovely (and quieter) for a nice September evening.
Our server was excellent! The restaurant is in a beautiful location and the food and drinks were wonderful. Only detractor was the hostess was not at all friendly.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food and service were amazing. 1 swordfish and 1 grouper. Both crazy good and super fresh. Best swordfish I've had in over 35 yrs and the chef adjusted sides and plating (picky eater). Kitchen and staff very attentive to food allergies. Waitress was amazing - very attentive and friendly. Get a table outside and enjoy the low country water side. Will def be back.
This is our local fine dining restaurant that we go to for special dinners like birthdays. Our waitress treated us so well, and was very accommodating for our large family with kids. Food is excellent—ceviche was fresh, and drinks were great. We look forward to more celebrations here.
We had the 3-course menu for Restaurant Week,and every thing was superb! Outdoor ambience was great as well.
Food was great, service was quite poor. Seemingly forgotten about for 20-30 min stretches.
My wife and I went during Restaurant Week and was impressed across the board. The food was high quality and well-executed: tuna appetizer, swordfish entrée, and their crunch bar dessert all delivered on flavor and presentation.
The setting is a big part of the experience. The patio offers fantastic water views and is one of the better people-watching spots in Charleston—boats docking, families strolling the trail system, plenty of movement without feeling crowded.
Overall, Kingstide balances upscale dining with a laid-back waterfront vibe. Strong choice for anyone looking for good seafood paired with one of the best patio scenes in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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