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Muse Restaurant, Charleston, SC

Muse Restaurant

4.6
4.6
3409 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 33 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 3,409 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Muse Restaurant offers a charming dining experience in a historic Charleston house, featuring "excellent" food with Mediterranean and Italian influences. Guests rave about the "fantastic service," especially from staff members like Donnie. The ambiance is intimate and cozy, with standout dishes like the "pistachio encrusted halibut." A must-visit for memorable meals!

3,409 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unbelievable experience. Food was amazing. Donnie and team couldn’t be nicer. A little noisy but part of the ambiance.

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  2. ann VIP

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food and service! Local’s favorite!!

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  3. Denise

    Omaha4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Stephanie was wonderful! Food was amazing and we loved the ambiance. In a city full of special restaurants, this one is worth a repeat visit.

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  4. Kathy

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great time! Donny greeted us with an offer to cultivate a menu for us or we could do the traditional choose from menu. We let Donny do his thing and he did not disappoint. It was an incredible combination of food wine and ambience. Can see why the locals return here again and again

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible food, probably the best pasta dish I’ve ever eaten! Ravioli with Gorgonzola cheese, pumpkin puree, mushrooms and blackened shrimp-amazing! And our server was awesome-friendly, knowledgeable, personable. We will definitely be back!

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  6. AMMER VIP

    Miami36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Place was small and old, with its charm but the smell was increasingly getting worse throughout the night. The cocktails on their list really had no flavor despite elaborate details. I would not go back here.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden Gem of a restaurant - Sicilian Meatballs and Calamari apps were excellent !

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  8. Jason

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Very subpar experience...not sure what happened to this restaurant.

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  9. Lynn VIP

    Orlando25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dinner here every time we visit Charleston. The place is a gem! The owner is so personable and attentive as is the entire staff. Highly recommend! We will be back!

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  10. Jeff VIP

    Charleston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our "go to"places. Donnie will take care of you- suggest you let him pick your items based on your preferences and dislikes. A wonderful experience!

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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 4.6 stars by 3409 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 33 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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