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Charleston's best seafood and fine cocktails. - The Establishment, Charleston, SC

The Establishment

4.8
4.8
2718 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
Everything at The Establishment begins with well-sourced ingredients from sea and field. Through developing relationships with local farmers and fishermen, our ingredients will be consistently seasonal, fresh, and pure. Chef Elliott Howells' menu will always reflect a clean, focused, and balanced approach, delivering a selection of thoughtful and refined cuisine.

Located in Charleston’s historic French Quarter a few blocks away from Rainbow Row, Charleston City Market, and Waterfront Park, The Establishment features an award-winning wine cellar, over 150 bourbon and whiskey offerings, and a lively bar scene complete with daily happy hour. We feature Live Music every Friday and Saturday starting at 8:00 PM, featuring multiple local artists performing an array of musical genres. Our private dining rooms are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or business meetings. We look forward to hosting you for a casual night out or an elevated dining experience.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 789-4028
  • Website
    http://establishmentchs.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Elliott Howells
  • Private party facilities
    The Establishment offers incredible, local seafood paired with an award-winning wine list. If you’re looking for elevated cuisine paired with fine wine, or for a room that is perfectly situated in Charleston’s French Quarter, look no further than The Establishment.
  • Private party contact
    Shane Diviney: (865) 292-1218
  • Location
    28 Broad St, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-3004
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross Street
    On Broad Street between Church and State
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • CHS Jazz "Dinner and a Show" at The Establishment

    USD 160.00 per person

    Prepaid

    23 Apr 2025 only
    The Establishment has partnered with Charleston Jazz Orchestra to present an intimate dinner and performance by the Richard White Trio for a unique jazz dining experience. We will have a beautifully composed evening of music and cuisine. Executive Chef Elliott Howells has created a 3-course menu with wine offerings and featured cocktails by Bar Manager/Cocktail Artist, Ryan Wise. Richard White is one of the most dynamic pianists and composers in the Charleston area. He will be accompanied by Ron Wiltrout (Drums) and Jake Holwegner (Bass) Please know, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Charleston Jazz Academy and Festival. This immersive celebration of Jazz culture is one you don’t want to miss.

Menu

Taste

  • Dressed OystersUSD 4.00

    • Poached ShrimpUSD 17.00

      • GnudiUSD 28.00

        • Charred Broccoli CaesarUSD 15.00

          • Seared Wagyu PairingUSD 22.00

            • 1oz Larceny PairingUSD 8.00

              • CrudoUSD 16.00

                • BurrataUSD 18.00

                  • Roasted CarrotsUSD 14.00

                    • Ghost Grow GreensUSD 15.00

                      • Snapper Crudo (Party)USD 0.00

                        • Chicken Liver MousseUSD 15.00

                          • Wagyu TartareUSD 21.00

                            • Green Hill CamembertUSD 27.00

                              • Ghost Grow GreensUSD 17.00

                                • Atlanticville OystersUSD 20.00

                                  • Snapper CollarUSD 14.00

                                    • Winter Citrus SaladUSD 15.00

                                      • Spaghetti SquashUSD 17.00

                                        Savor

                                        • GrouperUSD 43.00

                                          • Hokkaido ScallopsUSD 35.00

                                            • Moqueca de PeixeUSD 45.00

                                              • Whole Fish- Red SnapperUSD 67.00

                                                • Prime RibeyeUSD 77.00

                                                  • Pork BellyUSD 31.00

                                                    • Caldo Verde (vegan)USD 32.00

                                                      • AgnolottiUSD 36.00

                                                        • Veal SkirtUSD 38.00

                                                          • Short Rib (Party)USD 0.00

                                                            • Flounder GrenobloiseUSD 43.00

                                                              • Striped BassUSD 39.00

                                                                • Whole Fish- pinkUSD 67.00

                                                                  Sides

                                                                  • SD Chilled BeetsUSD 10.00

                                                                    • SD Truffle TartifletteUSD 15.00

                                                                      • SD Roasted Root VegetablesUSD 10.00

                                                                        • SD Bread ServiceUSD 8.00

                                                                          Last updated: 8 March 2025

                                                                          What 2,718 people are saying

                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                          4.8
                                                                          4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                          • 4.8Food
                                                                          • 4.8Service
                                                                          • 4.8Ambience
                                                                          • 4.5Value

                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                          Loved For

                                                                          • South Carolina

                                                                            Seafood

                                                                          • Charleston

                                                                            Best Overall

                                                                          • Charleston

                                                                            Best Food

                                                                          • Charleston

                                                                            Best Service

                                                                          • Charleston

                                                                            Best Ambience

                                                                          • Charleston

                                                                            Great for fine wines

                                                                          • Charleston

                                                                            Seafood

                                                                          Review summary

                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                          The Establishment boasts an inviting atmosphere, "amazing service," and "delicious food," making it a top dining choice. Highlights include: "fabulous servers," "romantic ambiance," and standout dishes like the gnudi and Wagyu tartare. While some reviews note noise levels or price concerns, the "attentive staff" consistently enhance the dining experience.

                                                                          2,718 Reviews

                                                                          1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                            Charleston

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            3.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined today

                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            The hostess was far from welcoming. The food was lackluster. However the server was very good.

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                                                                          2. Gayle

                                                                            Charleston

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined today

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Great evening with friends after the Art Walk. Food and service were off the charts. Nathan, thanks to you for making our evening so fun!

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                                                                          3. Betsy

                                                                            Charleston

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined today

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            The food was absolutely amazing and the best service by far.

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                                                                          4. JanR

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Excellent dinner as always. Great favorite restaurant, very well trained staff

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                                                                          5. Avidfoodie2004

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            New York City

                                                                            31 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            31 reviews

                                                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                            This was our first time dining at The Establishment and we had a wonderful dining experience. We we able to enjoy the happy hour specials at the bar while waiting for our table. The bar was vibrant and the service was wonderful. We both enjoyed our taste course-I had the amazing Gnudi and my husband had the snapper crudo. Both were delicious and meticulously prepared. My husband enjoyed the butter poached grouper and I had the Hokkaido Scallops which were just delicious. I have found on many dessert menus in Charleston they do not include a standard chocolate offering. The sea salt caramel brownie was fudgy goodness that brought the meal to a very satisfying conclusion. The sound level was noisy-this is definitely not a quiet and romantic setting. However, it is a very memorable and wonderful dining experience in a city that known for its foodie scene.

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                                                                          6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                            Naples

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Great experience, service and food highly recommended

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                                                                          7. Karen

                                                                            Minneapolis

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            I live in AIken and this is my second visit to your restaurant. Both time the waiters were impressive and the food was outstanding! I hope to return on a future visit!

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                                                                          8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                            Raleigh

                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Amazing food and very comfortable and romantic ambiance. Food: The menu was short and based on availability of fresh ingredients. The cocktails were creative and very well prepared. I ordered the whole red snapper and it was masterfully prepared and beautifully served. Service: My wife and I were there for our anniversary and arrived 15 minutes early. There was no room at the bar so we were relegated to the entry foyer until our reservation time despite seeing several empty tables available. We were seated promptly at our reservation time and taken care of by our very professional and courteous waiter. Unfortunately shortly afterwards a table was seated nearby and the patrons were from an area near where our waiter was from. We quickly became forgotten as he made multiple trips to socialize with these patrons while ignoring us. I waited for well over 15 minutes with an empty drink waiting to place an order for another cocktail and then we had another long wait for the final check.

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                                                                          9. NancyClayton

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            Tampa

                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                            Dined on 28 February 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Delicious food and wonderful service! Limited menu, but everything tasted very fresh. I wanted dessert, but everything had nuts in it, which I can’t have.

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                                                                          10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                            Raleigh

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined on 28 February 2025

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Amazing experience! Did not disappoint. The perfect spot for our Anniversary Dinner.

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                                                                          FAQs

                                                                          The Establishment is rated 4.8 stars by 2718 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 24 times today
                                                                          Experiences are available.
                                                                          Google Map for The Establishment

                                                                          28 Broad St, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-3004

                                                                          Dining areas

                                                                          Additional information

                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                            On Broad Street between Church and State
                                                                          • Area
                                                                            Downtown Charleston
                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                            Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                          • Price
                                                                            $50 and over
                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                            Seafood, American, Contemporary American
                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                            Elegant Dining
                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                            Business Casual
                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                            Street Parking
                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                          • Executive Chef
                                                                            Elliott Howells
                                                                          • Additional
                                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                          • Website
                                                                            http://establishmentchs.com/
                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                            (843) 789-4028
                                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                                            The Establishment offers incredible, local seafood paired with an award-winning wine list. If you’re looking for elevated cuisine paired with fine wine, or for a room that is perfectly situated in Charleston’s French Quarter, look no further than The Establishment.
                                                                          • Private party contact
                                                                            Shane Diviney: (865) 292-1218

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