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

The Establishment

4.8
4.8
2648 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
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

  • Ring in the New Year at The Establishment!

    USD 200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at The Establishment - Indulge in an unforgettable three-course dining experience curated by Executive Chef Elliott Howells. Guests will select from an exceptional menu of first and second course options and conclude on a sweet note featuring a decadent dessert assortment/pâtisserie. Each course will be paired with a curated wine or liquor option. We are also offering luxury menu enhancements and additions for each course! This exclusive dining experience is priced at $200 per person, including three courses, wine or liquor pairings, taxes, and gratuity. This cost does not include enhancements or additions. No refunds after 12/25/2024. Join us as we welcome 2025 with elegance!
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Menu

Taste

  • Dressed OystersUSD 4.00

    • GnudiUSD 28.00

      • Bay Scallop CrudoUSD 25.00

        • MusselsUSD 21.00

          • Ghost Grow GreensUSD 17.00

            • Chicken Liver MousseUSD 15.00

              • Wagyu TartareUSD 21.00

                • Spaghetti SquashUSD 17.00

                  • Roasted Bone MarrowUSD 22.00

                    • Candy Roaster SquashUSD 16.00

                      • Harvinson Reserve CheeseUSD 30.00

                        Savor

                        • GrouperUSD 42.00

                          • Flounder GrenobloiseUSD 43.00

                            • Bay Scallops RisottoUSD 40.00

                              • Moqueca de PeixeUSD 42.00

                                • Prime RibeyeUSD 70.00

                                  • Duck ConfitUSD 38.00

                                    • Vadouvan CauliflowerUSD 36.00

                                      • Whole Fish- YellowtailUSD 65.00

                                        • Ribeye (Party)USD 0.00

                                          • TagliatelleUSD 39.00

                                            • Pork ChopUSD 36.00

                                              • Golden TilefishUSD 41.00

                                                • HalibutUSD 45.00

                                                  • Whole Fish- B-LinerUSD 65.00

                                                    • Crispy EggplantUSD 32.00

                                                      Sides

                                                      • SD Creamed KaleUSD 15.00

                                                        • SD Patatas BravasUSD 10.00

                                                          • SD Charred BroccoliUSD 10.00

                                                            • SD Bread ServiceUSD 8.00

                                                              • SD Roasted CarrotsUSD 10.00

                                                                Last updated: 15 December 2024

                                                                What 2,648 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
                                                                • 4.9Service
                                                                • 4.8Ambience
                                                                • 4.5Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • South Carolina

                                                                  Hot spot

                                                                • South Carolina

                                                                  Romantic

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                                                                  Seafood

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                                                                  Best Overall

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                                                                  Best Service

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                                                                  Best Ambience

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                                                                  Innovative

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Hot spot

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Great for fine wines

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                                                                  Romantic

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                                                                  Good for special occasions

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                                                                  Lively

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                                                                  Seafood

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                The Establishment offers a "fabulous" dining experience in Historic Broad Street, with "excellent" food, attentive service, and a delightful ambiance featuring live piano music. Guests rave about standout dishes like the Gnudi and whole fish. Although some find portion sizes small, the overall experience is "amazing" and highly recommended.

                                                                2,648 Reviews

                                                                1. Richard

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  59 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  59 reviews

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Just a delightful evening. Excellent server - Adam. Two delicious entrees featuring local fish. Brownie to die for along with inventively flavored ice cream.

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                                                                2. Angela

                                                                  Denver

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Absolutely loved this place! The staff was SO friendly. We arrived early for our reservation but were given seats at the bat to await our table. The perfect place for a special occasion dinner!!

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                                                                3. Carey

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Absolutely incredible experience. The Gnudi will be in my dreams for sure. Can you convince Chef to do a Gnudi class for me please? Unreal! Wine and cocktails were fabulous. We have been going everywhere else not knowing you were there all along. We will be back times 1000.  *pineapple fountain within perfect distance for after dinner walk.

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                                                                4. MargaretH

                                                                  Chicago

                                                                  23 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  23 reviews

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  It was a stellar birthday celebration. Service was terrific. We loved the food and the surprise champagne and homemade ice cream made the evening. It’s a beautiful restaurant.

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                                                                5. Steve

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We celebrated our anniversary and were treated very well. We had a great table and the service was impeccable. The food was excellent. One of our favorite restaurants.

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                                                                6. michael

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We had a fabulous time. Food, service, ambiance, and vibe were all excellent. Planning for our next visit. Surely one of the Top Five restaurants in Charleston (or anywhere)!

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                                                                7. CocoD

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                  Pretty good

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                                                                8. Girish

                                                                  Kansas City

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Awesome experience. Hostess came out to ensure my car was parked appropriately. We were celebrating an anniversary, and they all seemed to know; Adam, our waiter, brought us some bubbly to start the evening. We ordered oysters (fresh, tasty), bread service, charred broccolini and the whole fish (snapper), Thai-inspired with 3 tasty sauces. Outstanding dessert: coffee ice cream with chocolate chips. Nice live music in the background. We’ll happily go back. Tip: allow 10 min to get to the restaurant from the city parking lot

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                                                                9. Lauren

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Excellent roasted whole fish and overall dining experience

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                                                                10. Vince

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  21 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  21 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Food was excellent as was the service. Provided us with a desert and complimentary sparkling wine for our anniversary that we celebrated that night. Overall was a top notch experience.

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                The Establishment is rated 4.8 stars by 2648 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                2 people
                                                                7:00 pm
                                                                Booked 18 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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