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Muse Restaurant, Charleston, SC

Muse Restaurant

4.5
4.5
3370 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
This Charleston locals’ favorite is nestled away in a historic home in downtown Charleston. The charming restaurant and intimate bar are reminiscent of a Mediterranean Villa, where Executive Chef, Josh Ogilvie, melds the cuisines of Italy, Spain, France, & Greece, featuring fresh preparations of Seafood, Fish, Savory Meats, Homemade Pastas, Homemade Bread, and Salads, all served by a warm and friendly serving staff. The extensive wine list complements the experience and offers 75 selections by the glass. The cozy bar empties out onto a terrace, offering outdoor dining and drinks. There are numerous menu items, which are gluten and dairy free and vegetarian, and there are vegan options as well.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 577-1102
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Ogilvie
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering. Please send an email to Bethanne@charlestonmuse.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Muse is comprised of five separate dining rooms, all of which can be used for private parties. The entire establishment may also be booked for special occasions.
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross Street
    King Street
  • Parking details
    A city parking lot is 1/2 block away.Also plenty of on Street Metered parking. FREE after 6 PM and all day Sunday!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Romantic

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Muse Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience in a historic setting, "the best bruschetta we've ever had." Known for its diverse menu and accommodating staff, Muse excels in creating memorable evenings, whether for intimate dinners or celebratory gatherings. "Donnie makes you feel like family," ensuring every visit is special.

3,370 Reviews
  1. Shalee

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They always do a great job at Muse. I've never had a bad experience.

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  2. theresa

    VIP

    Chicago

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Eggplant parm was amazing!! Love Muse!

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  3. Erin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Donnie just knows what hospitality is all about. Will always come back. The bolognese- chefs kiss

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  4. gails

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for New years eve dinner - read many reviews, mostly positive and a few negative Honestly booked here originally due to good reviews and not a special NYE menu - a few days later was notified of a special NYE prix fix menu via text and a phone call confirming we were ok with menu they texted me - very communicative, friendly and accommodating for starters - ( goes a long way with me)Arrived to a really cool old house , decorated nicely with attentive waitstaff and delicious food! The lobster bisque was one of best i've ever had- Halibut was awesome and desserts were also delicious! Highly recommend!

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  5. Shayne

    VIP

    Caribbean

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 4th time dining at Muse and unfortunately our most disappointing. Menu was pre fixe with some staples from the normal menu. For appetizers, we had the tartar, octopus, and the crab cake; all excellent. For entrees - I had the duck, a bit too sweet for my liking with the Demi glacé and was chewy. The accompanying gnocchi was great. Others in the party had the lobster ravioli and the prime rib, both great. Service, which had started strong, absolutely tanked after the entrees were delivered. It’s as if our table suddenly became invisible. Our desserts were forgotten (server who required that we place dessert order with our entrees came by after a lengthy absence with a “oh, remind me what you ordered for dessert” then disappeared again without apology…our drinks were empty but she didn’t ask if we cared for another round, darting off before we could even say anything). Husband managed to flag another server to ask for a glass of wine, which took an extended amount of time to deliver to the table. Server didn’t bother to ask if anyone else at the table needed another drink, and left the other 2 of us with empty glasses. Dessert finally presented, crème brûlée and chocolate torte, both tasty. Server dropped the check as desserts were delivered, again without asking if we wanted a coffee, wine, anything. The restaurant seemed adequately staffed and wasn’t overly busy. There were clearly several “regulars” there who seemed to suck all the servers attention. Not the experience we’d had on prior visits and left us feeling cold on the entire experience.

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  6. Karlee

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    meatballs were a favorite! everything we had was delicious. old house and local staff. would go back!

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  7. Ava

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a date with my boyfriend. We were served on by 3 rotating servers who all did a wonderful job of making sure our needs were met and our drinks were full throughout the evening. We decided to let Donnie pick our dinner and drinks for us and loved the selections he chose! We started with the meatballs and the shrimp as appetizers, followed by two servings of bolognese with black snapper and brussel sprouts. Dessert was a lady finger chantilly cream cake with pomegranate molasses topped with pistachio for a nice crunch and nutty flavor. Everything was so good!!!! I highly recommend letting Donnie pick for you, he definitely knows the menu and his recommendations were spot on. Thank you for making our evening so special, we will definitely be coming back in the future!

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  8. Rebecca

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came for my birthday and based upon recommendations and it was AMAZING!! Duck app is a must - and ask Donnie for his recommendations from the window. Better yet, let him order your meal! Charred brussels also very delicious! They also accommodated the gf requests of my dining companion. Definitely will come back!

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  9. David

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muse is constantly amazing. The menu has great variety, the food is fresh and delicious, and the whole staff makes you feel like royalty. We’ve been going there about every two months for years and we will continue for sure!

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  10. maggie

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant! The food was fabulous and the service was amazing! Our server, Donny, was the Best!

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FAQs

Muse Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 577-1102.

Muse Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 3370 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Muse Restaurant

82 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King Street
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A city parking lot is 1/2 block away.Also plenty of on Street Metered parking. FREE after 6 PM and all day Sunday!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Ogilvie
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (843) 577-1102
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering. Please send an email to Bethanne@charlestonmuse.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Muse is comprised of five separate dining rooms, all of which can be used for private parties. The entire establishment may also be booked for special occasions.
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