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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
  • 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
  • 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

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!
    Ring in the New Year at The Establishment! photo

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Hot spot

  • South Carolina

    Romantic

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Charleston

    Best Overall

  • Charleston

    Best Service

  • Charleston

    Best Ambience

  • Charleston

    Innovative

  • Charleston

    Hot spot

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Romantic

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

  • Charleston

    Lively

  • Charleston

    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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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
  • 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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