The Whitman

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Charleston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Easily the best service and food I’ve had! The best meal I’ve had in Charleston in a while! We walked away saying it was a shame that it was only a temporary pop up restaurant. Our waiter was fantastic, I didn’t catch his name (he did say it though) but his service was amazing and he was so sweet it’s no wonder the Bal Harbor Access pop up asked him to come along with as they travel. The drinks and food were amazing as well! The food was perfect. The flavors were balanced and fresh but also homey and comforting. We had gotten the fried okra, deviled eggs, Whitman fries, Caesar salads one with chicken and no anchovies and the other with shrimp and anchovies, and the mini crab slider rolls. The fried okra was fresh and crisp without having a lot of breading and did not have a slimy consistency that okra can have sometimes and the dipping sauce that came with the okra was delicious and creamy yet very light. The deviled eggs with caviar were the perfect ratio of yolk to egg white. The yolk was creamy and smooth and the egg white was stiff but not chewy. The little bit of caviar on top gave it the perfect amount of extra pop and salt. The Caesar salads were the perfect portion. The dressing was light and fresh but very flavorful without being overwhelming. The chicken was beautifully seasoned and cooked to perfection. The shrimp were also perfectly seasoned and the most satisfyingly perfect texture and so fresh. The mini crab sliders were fantastic. The bread was perfectly toasted but not soggy and the crab meat was the freshest crab I’ve ever had (I grew up in FL). It was beautifully seasoned as well. You could taste the crab more than the seasoning which was a delightful change from the southern norm. Even the Whitman fries were delicious. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They were perfectly salted. It was refreshing that they were nothing overly fancy. The drink we got was the Ginger Rogers which were perfectly balanced and refreshing.
   

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   Alex VIP

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Great service. Food was excellent!!! We went to the Pop-up Access in Mt. Pleasant
   

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   JDR821

   Memphis/West TN4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Our lunch at The Whitman today was excellent! Everything tasted wonderful and the presentation was A+. Service was super and staff were very outgoing.
   

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   Deborah

   Charleston7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Five friends and I enjoyed a magical lunch at the Whitman today…service was excellent, mimosas were clever and delicious, and the decor was modern yet cozy…must try!
   

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   Joe

   Charleston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   My girlfriend and I had a lovely experience- We enjoyed the waitstaff, the afternoon tea goodies, and music! The weather was perfect! Only thing is maybe offer 2 types of bubbly ( felt the cost per bottle was high) We did purchase a bottle of Rose.
   

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   Millie VIP

   Indiana19 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 12 March 2025

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

   A unique venue as a pop-up restaurant. Our server was great, atmosphere and decor transports you to Miami with towering palms and foliage. The music was a bit loud and the food was good, just small portions. Definitely worth a visit.
   

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   Sandra VIP

   Richmond3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

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

   Attentive, pleasant staff. Creative menu choices. Food was very good and beautifully presented. Definitely will go back again.
   

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   Meg

   Baltimore2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

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

   The food and service was outstanding. We would go back again.
   

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   Laura

   Charleston11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

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

   Service was outstanding! Food was very good. Price is reasonable.
   

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    Sweettea

    Charleston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

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

    Enjoyed The Whitman and would love to see Bal Harbor add a permanent location of the restaurant and shops to Charleston.
    

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