Amazing southern food and hospitality. We live in the neighborhood and have dined and gotten takeout from Linnette's 10-15 times and the food is always excellent. Those complaining about the flavoring/quality of the food are, IMO, people that are rarely satisfied with anything. We've had almost every dish and they are all bangers. Their bacon egg and cheese is one of the best Ive ever had, and they have phenomenal fried chicken. Enjoy with confidence!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Laura Critchley
We were so excited to attend the special tea service. My mother, young daughter, and I were blown away by the beauty of the place. Every detail was beyond lovely - from the pastries to the table linens. The tea was possibly the best I have ever had - especially the scones! The view was delightful, too. Our waitress was charming and very attentive.
My only issue was with a gentleman who came over as our waitress went over the tea menu at the start. He looked very frustrated, interrupted the waitress, and told me that, since I had not informed them that a member of our party was a child, that we would have to order the adult tea for her. Then, he turned around and left. It was very strange and I have to admit I was embarrassed by his tone. The restaurant did call before hand to make sure there were no dietary restrictions (very impressive), but they did not ask about the ages of our party members. I do hate that I had to pay $100 for my child to eat a couple of pastries and have 2 cups of tea (she would have eaten everything from the child’s tea). However, our waitress did her best and saved the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
K H
Food was great! Crab cakes were full of crab with little breading. Atmosphere was great. Beautiful views. Nice staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarvi B.
We were so thankful that Linnette’s was able to squeeze us in for a Christmas Eve dinner. We enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant and the hospitality. Our waitress was kind, helpful, and charismatic. The kitchen made a vegetarian pasta for one of the members of our party which was delicious. The rest of us truly enjoyed the family style chicken which was so tender and flavorful. Highly recommend this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ike Fleetwood
Linnette’s is its own getaway vibe! Great spot at the Dunlin, a fairly high end and exclusive spot on Kiawah. Brand new and high fashion, Linnette’s does not disappoint with ambiance. The food matches with rich taste. Starters were Fois Gras and a Mushroom Toast which was to die for! This was 4 high end mushrooms on a bread slathered in what seemed like whipped butter and ricotta- pure Umami indulgence! The main of gnocci was quite good. Apple panna cotta ate like a “deconstructed apple pie”. Bonus points for having non alc wine on the menu for the wife. Linnette’s is not cheap being part of the Dunlin on Kiawah, but offers a unique experience in dining compared to eating downtown and fighting the street parking and hustle/bustle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Linnette Ridgeway
Amazing place. Not only I was attracted to it because of the name but now I'm obsessed. Whenever we visit Charleston again, we'll be there. Great location. Beautiful ambiance and a very high end feeling. From the outside to the inside. The scent of the hotel/restaurant. The bathrooms. And the outside sitting. All perfect. The food was great. Taste, portions, aesthetic. You can't go wrong. 100% recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Elliot
Great crab cake, small serving. Great views and decor. Restaurant was less than half full and service was dreadful, from top to bottom.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Gerg Thames
Look it’s a good place but those prices are unsustainable
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Phillip Laughton
We ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Linnette’s during our stay and every meal was a standout. Dishes were consistently fresh, plated beautifully, and (almost always) locally sourced, which you can taste in the quality.
Lunch might have been my favorite: the shrimp po’boy was spot-on and the fries cooked in tallow were something special being crispy, savory, and addictive. Mornings were a joy too, the coffee is phenomenal.
Service was attentive and fast without ever feeling rushed; food came out promptly and the staff checked in at the right moments. The whole experience felt relaxed, polished, and very well run.
No complaints, just a genuinely excellent restaurant. Highly recommend.
EDIT:9.27.25 Executive Chef Michael himself contacted me to make things right with the host error. This is what I consider 'unreasonable hospitality' (read the book!) and am impressed with the level of his care. I changed my star to 5 from 4!
My favorite restaurant on the island! Absolutely gorgeous! I've gone 5-6 times now since moving down near the resort two months ago. I order the same thing each time: the green tomato martini, oysters, and brown butter crab rice. Absolutely phenomenal and high quality preparation and consistency. Service is great. I always take half of my rice home (it is pricey---yet worth it!) and tonight, I left it behind on accident, and realized it 10 minutes after I left. I called the restaurant, and it had been discarded. I am extremely disappointed that they did not offer to make a new batch for me or give me some sort of reconciliation for it. It is literally gold! Anyhow, that is how good it is! Lesson learned to pay more attention.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki Pucci
This place is absolutely lovely! We went for brunch and everything was delicious. The atmosphere is gorgeous... it's very low-key, so don't expect too much outside of great food, gorgeous surroundings, and great service. We'll be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Orlando Smith
My wife and I had a wonderful brunch experience at Linnette’s. I ordered the shrimp and grits, which were fantastic, perfectly cooked, large shrimp paired with creamy stone-ground grits. I added two eggs over easy on top, and it was the perfect complement, adding richness to every bite. My wife went with the chocolate flapjacks, and they were fluffy, decadent, and delicious with the syrup.
The atmosphere was equally impressive. The bar is beautifully designed with warm wicker accents and soft lighting, and the outdoor seating area offers serene marsh views that make for a relaxing meal. It’s the kind of place that feels both elegant and comfortable.
Overall, great food, beautiful setting, and attentive service, we’ll definitely be back. Highly recommended for brunch on Kiawah!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Francesca Blackard
The place is gorgeous. The servers are very kind and attentive although could use a little training. The food is just way too rich to the point of being inedible. Portion size and amount of cream and butter needs to be taken down a notch on all dishes. There's not enough balance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sarah Troxler
Loved our experience at Linettes. Delicious food, drinks, and desserts. Finished off with a nightcap at the bar downstairs and enjoyed the view in the porch.
Amazing southern food and hospitality. We live in the neighborhood and have dined and gotten takeout from Linnette's 10-15 times and the food is always excellent. Those complaining about the flavoring/quality of the food are, IMO, people that are rarely satisfied with anything. We've had almost every dish and they are all bangers. Their bacon egg and cheese is one of the best Ive ever had, and they have phenomenal fried chicken. Enjoy with confidence!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We were so excited to attend the special tea service. My mother, young daughter, and I were blown away by the beauty of the place. Every detail was beyond lovely - from the pastries to the table linens. The tea was possibly the best I have ever had - especially the scones! The view was delightful, too. Our waitress was charming and very attentive.
My only issue was with a gentleman who came over as our waitress went over the tea menu at the start. He looked very frustrated, interrupted the waitress, and told me that, since I had not informed them that a member of our party was a child, that we would have to order the adult tea for her. Then, he turned around and left. It was very strange and I have to admit I was embarrassed by his tone. The restaurant did call before hand to make sure there were no dietary restrictions (very impressive), but they did not ask about the ages of our party members. I do hate that I had to pay $100 for my child to eat a couple of pastries and have 2 cups of tea (she would have eaten everything from the child’s tea). However, our waitress did her best and saved the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Food was great! Crab cakes were full of crab with little breading. Atmosphere was great. Beautiful views. Nice staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were so thankful that Linnette’s was able to squeeze us in for a Christmas Eve dinner. We enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant and the hospitality. Our waitress was kind, helpful, and charismatic. The kitchen made a vegetarian pasta for one of the members of our party which was delicious. The rest of us truly enjoyed the family style chicken which was so tender and flavorful. Highly recommend this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linnette’s is its own getaway vibe! Great spot at the Dunlin, a fairly high end and exclusive spot on Kiawah. Brand new and high fashion, Linnette’s does not disappoint with ambiance. The food matches with rich taste. Starters were Fois Gras and a Mushroom Toast which was to die for! This was 4 high end mushrooms on a bread slathered in what seemed like whipped butter and ricotta- pure Umami indulgence! The main of gnocci was quite good. Apple panna cotta ate like a “deconstructed apple pie”. Bonus points for having non alc wine on the menu for the wife.
Linnette’s is not cheap being part of the Dunlin on Kiawah, but offers a unique experience in dining compared to eating downtown and fighting the street parking and hustle/bustle.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing place. Not only I was attracted to it because of the name but now I'm obsessed. Whenever we visit Charleston again, we'll be there. Great location. Beautiful ambiance and a very high end feeling. From the outside to the inside. The scent of the hotel/restaurant. The bathrooms. And the outside sitting. All perfect. The food was great. Taste, portions, aesthetic. You can't go wrong. 100% recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great crab cake, small serving. Great views and decor. Restaurant was less than half full and service was dreadful, from top to bottom.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Look it’s a good place but those prices are unsustainable
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Linnette’s during our stay and every meal was a standout. Dishes were consistently fresh, plated beautifully, and (almost always) locally sourced, which you can taste in the quality.
Lunch might have been my favorite: the shrimp po’boy was spot-on and the fries cooked in tallow were something special being crispy, savory, and addictive. Mornings were a joy too, the coffee is phenomenal.
Service was attentive and fast without ever feeling rushed; food came out promptly and the staff checked in at the right moments. The whole experience felt relaxed, polished, and very well run.
No complaints, just a genuinely excellent restaurant. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good was very good and the service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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EDIT:9.27.25 Executive Chef Michael himself contacted me to make things right with the host error. This is what I consider 'unreasonable hospitality' (read the book!) and am impressed with the level of his care. I changed my star to 5 from 4!
My favorite restaurant on the island! Absolutely gorgeous! I've gone 5-6 times now since moving down near the resort two months ago. I order the same thing each time: the green tomato martini, oysters, and brown butter crab rice. Absolutely phenomenal and high quality preparation and consistency. Service is great. I always take half of my rice home (it is pricey---yet worth it!) and tonight, I left it behind on accident, and realized it 10 minutes after I left. I called the restaurant, and it had been discarded. I am extremely disappointed that they did not offer to make a new batch for me or give me some sort of reconciliation for it. It is literally gold! Anyhow, that is how good it is! Lesson learned to pay more attention.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is absolutely lovely! We went for brunch and everything was delicious. The atmosphere is gorgeous... it's very low-key, so don't expect too much outside of great food, gorgeous surroundings, and great service. We'll be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I had a wonderful brunch experience at Linnette’s. I ordered the shrimp and grits, which were fantastic, perfectly cooked, large shrimp paired with creamy stone-ground grits. I added two eggs over easy on top, and it was the perfect complement, adding richness to every bite. My wife went with the chocolate flapjacks, and they were fluffy, decadent, and delicious with the syrup.
The atmosphere was equally impressive. The bar is beautifully designed with warm wicker accents and soft lighting, and the outdoor seating area offers serene marsh views that make for a relaxing meal. It’s the kind of place that feels both elegant and comfortable.
Overall, great food, beautiful setting, and attentive service, we’ll definitely be back. Highly recommended for brunch on Kiawah!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The place is gorgeous. The servers are very kind and attentive although could use a little training. The food is just way too rich to the point of being inedible. Portion size and amount of cream and butter needs to be taken down a notch on all dishes. There's not enough balance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Loved our experience at Linettes. Delicious food, drinks, and desserts. Finished off with a nightcap at the bar downstairs and enjoyed the view in the porch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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