New American Restaurants in Charleston, SC

“This review is LONG overdue. My sister & I visited Charleston July 2023. The night we flew in from Seattle we had Chasing Sage for dinner - what a delight! From the atmosphere to the food to the incredible staff and chef, it was an amazing experience. My sister and I still randomly bring up our experience at Chasing Sage, and how delicious the food was. Honestly, we'll probably be back to SC and this place is a decent part of the reason why. Cannot express enough how much we enjoyed this place! *edit to add that at the time there was some sort of a seasonal drink on the menu that included peas and my sister thought it was to die for!“

“Excellent service! The atmosphere was an amazing place to grab a drink and/or eat for the evening while socializing.“

“Had a spectacular lunch at another restaurant and went over the top with dinner at FIG. Arugula salad + ricotta gnocchi with lamb bolognese + desert of strawberry profiteroles with greek yogurt. Off-the-chart meal capped off an unbelievable food day in Charlestown. If I eat another meal this good in this city I may never leave Charlestown. Wow!“

“Best meal we had in Charleston. Definitely not old school Charleston - which is a good thing! The vibe is fun, the food is flawless and creative - a kitchen that respects and integrates vegetables rather than treating them as an afterthought! Unique wines and incredibly knowledgeable front of house staff. This is what great dining is all about!“

“Yet another great experience at Charleston Grill. We try to come here whenever we visit Charleston. The service is always awesome and the food is great. You get what you pay for... it's not inexpensive. The Crab Cake is always a great appetizer. And the scallops are beautiful prepared. We'll be back!“

“Not just a meal, but an experience. My taste buds are still craving everything at Wild Common. I would go back in a heartbeat. The food, wine som, creative cocktails, and atmosphere are 5 stars!“

“Great food and service. Our waiter offered suggestions and was attentive. We ordered the smoked fish dip and bread as appetizers, she had the pasta and I had the rice dish. We also had cocktails and wine. All were terrific.I only have one suggestion, to expand or add more variety to the beer list. Not a big deal as everything else was amazing.“

“Great bar/lounge in a relaxed setting on King's St. Nice ambiance to kick back with friends over modern cocktails. They take pride in their house made infusions and unique cocktail recipes. Over the top mixtures and formulas make up some of their wild flavorful concoctions! Bartenders are nice as well as the wait staff.“

“So for the awesome 1950s vibes, amazing okra fries, and burgers it gets my vote. Plus they have gluten free buns!! However, I tried the Heat of Passion drink and didn’t even finish it. Perhaps I just chose wrong!“

“Had a great experience and stay… we enjoyed our time at the pool bar. Bartenders were very engaging and friendly.. great group and they make great drinks. Cozy and quaint.. just wish they played music around pool and not just on the bar side.“

“Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly staff…“

“Amazing food. Beautiful ambiance. Good service! Highly recommend!“

“Came for lunch today and the food, service and portions were great! Highly recommend the Buttermilk Catfish Sandwich with the sauce that comes with truffle fries instead of mayo!“

“Had a solo intimate birthday dinner here, while visiting SC. Wonderful dining experience, service, and atmosphere. To top it off my server told me my whole tab was covered by a complete stranger, who did not want to reveal themselves. If you ever see this review…THANK YOU!“

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“Out of this world. If you are looking for the best spot in Charleston for a wonderful dinner with your partner, this is the only option. The varied dining locations provide plenty of reason to go back for round 2 as well.All of the staff are super professional and knowledgeable. We were greeted with champagne, a rose, and a card since it was our first anniversary. We dined on the back patio which was nice and secluded with only three tables. Every course was top notch and we paired it with a different one of their phenomenal cocktails for each.Seriously this place can't be beat. Stay at 86 Cannon and go here for as many meals as you can.“

“I could not write this review fast enough. We had the pleasure of having Eric as our server last night. What an incredible guy. He greeted us by name, went over the entire menu page by page, offered recommendations for food and drink. We did the chef’s experience tasting menu and it was incredible. Eric went over each course and explained how it was prepared. Our bill after some drinks and tip was a bit over $400 but truly the best money I have ever spent for food and experience. Again, thank you to Eric for making our time in Charleston so memorable and if we are ever back we will be requesting him by name, he was truly wonderful. -The Fees“

“Being recently diagnosed w/ Celiac's, I was having a challenging finding great food that was gluten free and sage from cross contamination. This place is it! The food....AMAZING! The staff...equally amazing! I would give it 10 stars if I could. It's a cool, funky little restaraunt, w/ delicious food options. You will not be disappointed!“

“Not gonna lie. Food was very good. Fine dining prices and somewhat limited menu (my wife and i were on the bar side so maybe they have a bigger menu on the dining side) but the flavors and textures of the food as well as restaurant design, music selection and volume and service were all been spot on. We shared the dumplings appetizer. Flavors and texture amazing. Some kind of amazing crunch on the dumpling mixed with a zesty miso sauce that ticked the tastebuds, the pork tenderloin with apple glaze and cauliflower three ways was really fantastic. Crunchy cauliflower, pureed cauliflower were both great, and then the crème brûlée. This is the only thing that was both a hit and miss. It was very creatively presented almost like a terrarium but there were too many things going on. The cake bites were fine (spongy texture) the crunchy caramelized top that you broke to get into the bowl was great, but the “crème” part was way too soupy and the lemon parfait sheet was really cold and didn’t mix well with the other flavors. A+ for trying and presentation. The service was incredible. Each dish was presented by a different server making it feel like everybody was working together to deliver a fantastic dining experience. All in all the prices are high so that I would recommend it if someone else was buying, but couldn’t frequent their despite how great the meal was just from a budget standpoint. But highly recommend giving it a try.“

“We love Edison! There has not been one thing that we have had that wasn't amazing! Half price wine night is our fav!“

“Stopped in for a few drinks after dinner and this place was perfect for our girls night.Live music was being played in the corner by a solo musician that set a quiet tone while an old Mel Gibson flick played on the wall on the opposite side of the bar. The mood was quiet , quirky and sophisticated. It was refreshing from the “college kid vibe you get from most places after 9pm DT .“

“Fabulous Service, staff, atmosphere. Food is excellent..“

“Great customer service and great food!“

“Always amazing!! Cooking class with Chef Tyler was so fun!! Zero George is our go to in Charleston!“

“Great place. The staff is welcoming and atmosphere fun. Whether you are looking for lunch with friends or want to enjoy a few drinks in one of their cozy and classy rooms it’s a sure win. Lots of history in Charleston. Don’t forget to visit Henry’s and view the sites from their rooftop bar.“

“Our valet recommended for a cool place with good food close to the Moxy Charleston. It is about a 2 minute walk from the hotel. GREAT FOOD and SERVICE! We were pleasantly surprised that such a small local place had such great food! We will make it a must visit on future trips!!“

“My husband and I really appreciate this spot. Its one of the few indoor environments we can bring our little chihuahua pup and have a nice meal. Food has never disappointed, neither have drinks and sometimes there is a lovely pianist playing nearby. Fun to people watch and also usually never a long wait. I (almost) don't want to tell others about it because I don't want the secret to get out :). But I also came to leave a review for Darryl, who was our server on a late evening. He was incredibly hospitable and friendly and he was running around serving us alongside a large corporate group that came in late. He made sure our experience was still excellent despite how busy he got. Thank you Darryl and thank you Thoroughbreds for always being so accommodating! We will be back!!“

“Tried this place out on the recommendation of a colleague. Best kept secret in Charleston! We were entertained and fed a fantastic meal! Such a great discovery, we’ll certainly be back when we’re in town!“

“Always enjoy visiting The Palmetto Cafe for lunch after visiting the local shops. We felt the need to write a review after our recent visit because our waiter John. He was so exceptional and went out of his way to treat our Mom special. He was warm, kind, friendly as if we knew each other or as if he was part of the family. Top notch service & a class act.“

“great atmosphere. great wine and craft cocktail selections.“

“Have to give a shoutout to the Manager and staff tonight (05/24/2024). They corrected my fried mater order and, after calling me and saying they couldn’t, were able to give us All Flats (very nice surprise), which is hard to find nowadays. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Mistakes happen but it’s how they are handled that matters. Thank you for excellent service.“

“Absolutely hands down the best place…food was fantastic but the service and Elijah our server was better. Will definitely be back!!“

“Elegant, vibrant unique dining experience - from minute details to attentive staff. Food was supurb (we had Sea Urchin Carpaccio for Appetizer) & Salads were chilled cold & freshly crisp. Chef Mahdi Naim talents shine through his word travel experience in the presenation & unique marry of flavors; truly a next generation of the next Massimo Bottura legend.“

“We came last year for the first time and loved it. Wanted to return this year for our 35th anniversary weekend. Did not disappoint. Had filet steakhouse style and market fish which was tile fish. Both delicious! They even gave us a complimentary truffle dessert for our anniversary.“

“Tried this place out on the recommendation of a colleague. Best kept secret in Charleston! We were entertained and fed a fantastic meal! Such a great discovery, we’ll certainly be back when we’re in town!“

“Everything was delish. Grilled sourdough bread was wonderful. Maybe the best she-crab soup I ever ate. The creamed corn with Benton's Bacon was AMAZING (iykyk). The Velvet Elvis dessert with yet MORE Benton's Bacon was to-die for.Shout out to server Haley for being awesome.“

“For starters, the bartenders couldn't be better. They handled a busy crowd in the most efficient and kindest way I've seen. Plus the drinks were great and the glowing ice cubes were super cool. However the food is what takes the cake...I got the 'Reindeer Chili' and it was amazing. It was like home cooked chili w the perfect amount of sour cream and toppings...plus the rice it laid on made the dish perfect. It would be an amazing dip too I bet ...The ambiance was totally on par for Christmas too“

“For an expensive fine dining restaurant, the food was adequate but the side dishes selection was minimal. They really need to add some items like Charleston rice, sauteed Brussels, etc the potatoes were average; nothing spectacular, and chunky...Dessert selection ok.“

“Absolutely love the roost! I have frequented this bar a lot over the past few years! Lately my friends and I have been going to the music bingo on Wednesday nights at 7 and it's a blast. The vibes are great and I always meet someone new while there. The bar tenders and servers are amazing and the chefs know what they're doing!!!! Don't sleep on the food! Buff chicken dip- YUM (friend group favorite) Seared tuna-YUM Pork quesadilla-YUM All their food is delicious! Hope to see you on the dance floor!“

“This was the best dining experience I have had. It is a 5-course meal with the menu changing daily depending on fresh products. If you are picky, this place might not be for you. However, if you like good food and amazing flavors and freshness, you can't pass this place up. It is an intimate restaurant with the chefs serving you the meals with explanation of each course. You get a bottle of wine included with the meal, but have the option to pay for different drinks. Our courses were 1) was parsnip soup, 2) was cucumber salad, 3) pork tenderloin with gnocchi tomatoes and a fresh pesto sauce. 4) steak with potatoes, amazing corn and 5) best dump cake ever.“

“I have been a member of the Harbour Club for almost 15 years, at the old location and at the new location. It is a private club, but it has always been a great club and a great place for networking and having meetings and dinners with business associates, but the current location, staff, chef, and atmosphere is by far the best it has ever been. There is always a smile and a friendly greeting from the whole staff and the servers are great! The new chef has done a great job and recently upgraded the menus. Views from the club are outstanding, especially the sunset over the Ashley River. My wife and I have recently joined the wine club and really enjoy the wine tastings. They have live music on Fridays, special events throughout the year, kids activities and they support the community with their "Cocktails For a Cause" events. Whether you are looking for a place to do some work in quiet workspaces, attend a great happy hour, or want to network and have a place to take business associates, you should consider the Harbour Club. You will not be disappointed!“