The Kingstide

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   Abby

   Charleston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   We dined here on a Saturday night with another couple. We immediately got seated however we sat there for at least 10 minutes before our waiter came to our table to get drinks. One ordered a michelob ultra but they were out. They were also out of broccoli and the flat iron steak but he didn’t tell us until we had ordered them. He should have told us everything they were out of before we reviewed the menu to order. Not only that but he was rude, not welcoming, and never said “you’re welcome” when we thanked him. For the price this should have been a better experience. We understand things happen but having a great waiter would have saved the whole experience.
   

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   Trish

   VIP

   Raleigh

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This restaurant is best suited for vegetarians, I feel Beautiful décor and great service. The hushpuppies were over fried and lacked any flavor except corn meal. I sent back. the server was kind to bring us his favorite side dish of cauliflower. The pasta nero lacked flavor with barely any seafood in it for 34 dollars. My husband had the scallops and they lacked flavor and were gritty. I assume not cleaned but not sure. Very disappointed on the food while sending over $100 for dinner and one glass of wine.
   

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   William

   Charleston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was subpar as we caught the waitress standing outside playing on his phone multiple times. We got the seafood tower and a bottle of wine. Not once were we asked if we wanted more wine. Even the couple next to us told our waitress they were trying to get his attention while he was was outside on his phone.
   

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   Evangeline

   Charleston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We loved the ambience and our waitress was very friendly. I can’t remember her name but she was very sweet. The calamari was cooked wonderfully but the breading was a bit salty for our tasty. The shrimp in the ceasar salad was large in size, the romaine was crisp and the artichoke was good, however, the shrimp was pickled which dried it out and made the shrimp tough. Beautiful location and the atmosphere was top notch. The next time we will try something different!
   

   The KingstideResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your review. I am pleased to hear that you loved the ambience, and that the waitress, Ceceilla was friendly. She'll be pleased to hear that she was pivotal to your experience here with us. I am sorry that the breading on the calamari was a bit salty. The Caesar salad is one of my personal favorites, but I am sorry you did not love the pickled shrimp. However, if you give us another opportunity to dine with us, might I suggest the steak option, or on Mondays we offer a lobster salad special as well. Our menu changes seasonally so just keep an eye out on our website or call the restaurant and we will be happy to let you know our specials of the evening and point out some of newest additions. Jacqueline Dornick, Assistant General Manager
   

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   Gina

   VIP

   Tallahassee

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We had our Valentine's Day dinner here and it was wonderful despite the place being very busy. Our server was professional and prompt, the food was fabulous and the ambiance & view were excellent. It was lively but not too loud and the view was great.
   

   The KingstideResponded 1 day ago

   Gina, Thank you so much for your 5star review! We are so glad that you chose us to celebrate your Valentines Day. I am so glad that your server was both professional and prompt. We really do strive for that lasting impression hospitality. I am so glad that you also thought the food, ambiance and view were also excellent. I think this view is pretty tough to beat myself as well. I do love a full dining room that feels comfortable, but not too noisy that you cannot have a conversation while you eat, so I am so glad that we could achieve that for you. Again, I do love that view myself as well. We do hope that you will come back and dine with us again so soon. Jacqueline Dornick, Assistant General Manager
   

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   Rodney

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The meals were wonderful and our server, Nicole was outstanding!
   

   The KingstideResponded 1 day ago

   Rodney, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! I am so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us. I am so glad to know that both the food and the service were great. I do believe that go hand in hand in making the best overall dining experience. I will make sure to let Nicole know that she was outstanding and really made your dining experience with us memorable for you. Please remember you can ask for her each and every time you come to dine with us as well. I am sure that she would love that. Thank you again for your feedback and your review. We do hope that you will come back and dine with us real soon. Jacqueline Dornick, Assistant General Manager
   

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   Cheryl

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 7 February 2025

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

   $42 for a three scallops pureed sweet potato entree! So disappointing. Should have been more scallops for that price. Dessert was also disappointing. Tangerine flavor does not pair well with cinnamon ice cream. Won’t return
   

   The KingstideResponded 6 days ago

   Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your honest review and are sorry to hear that your dining experience didn't fully meet your expectations. We strive to deliver flavorful dishes, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. I do hope that you will consider returning to dine with us so that we may give you that dining experience that you deserve. Thank you again for your feedback. Jacqueline Dornick, Assistant General Manager
   

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   Megan

   Charleston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 3 February 2025

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

   We booked a team dinner for our annual SKO in Charleston. They were accommodating and absolutely amazing. Niquels service was incredible and she was extremely attentive. Great team dinner! Would highly recommend.
   

   The KingstideResponded on 5 February 2025

   Megan. Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We were so happy to host you for your annual SKO team dinner. I am thrilled to know that the team was so accommodating for you and your team. We really do strive to make that lasting impression and to showcase that special hospitality. Nikelle will be so pleased to see that her incredible service was pivotal to your dining experience here with us. I do home you come to see us even more than for just your annual dinner. Please ask for her each and every time you dine, I am sure she would also love that. Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback. It means so much to us. Jacqueline Dornick, Assistant General Manager
   

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   Corinne

   Philadelphia

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

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

   Dinner and Dessert: started with Fresh Oysters, enjoyed the best Braised Beef Short Ribs, and finished with warm apple streusel pie and a Nutella dessert bar. Top notch dining staff. Highly recommend trying out this restaurant! I will be back. The dining room is beautiful.
   

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   The KingstideResponded on 30 January 2025

   Corinne, that you so much for your 5-star review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We are so happy that you loved the delicious dishes like the short rib, and the fresh oysters. Do not forget that we have half off oysters on the half shells every Tuesday night from 4-7pm. And the apple pie is one of my personal favorites as well. It is homemade right here in house and the maple pecan ice cream really does make it as well. I am so happy to know that the staff was pivotal in enhancing your dining experience with us as well. We do strive to make that lasting impression with our guests. We cannot wait for you to come back and visit us. Thank you again for your feedback, Jacqueline Dornick, Assistant General Manager
   

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    Madison

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

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

    The best food, service, and atmosphere in Charleston (and I’m a native).
    

    The KingstideResponded on 5 February 2025

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at The Kingstide! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us, from best food to the service, and the atmosphere. It's fantastic to know that you are a native and truly do love dining here with us. We truly appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal! Thanks so much, Jacqueline Dornick, Assistant General Manager
    

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