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- KKazDallas - Fort Worth •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoShe crab soup was spoiled. They changed the original recipe. Epic mistake. It was, dare I say 100% inedible. He said quote they are tring to add rice to help. Just call it. DOA. 1 1st level seafood tower was incredible. Worth 3 times what we paid. The Antebellum ambiance is experential and I soakeff it up like a sponge baby!!! The filet was unctouos, umami and beautiful. Diver Scallops need work. Hire a better saucier.More infoPeninsula GrillPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- BBridgetPoland •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food and experience at Church and Union is one of a kind. Our waiter, Kyle, was an incredible host as he guided us through courses of delicious food and drinks. Be weary of a later reservation as the restaurant has a live DJ starting around 10pm. Overall, a must go to while traveling through Charleston, SC!More infoChurch and Union - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- JJackWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoOur server Chris was absolutely amazing. My girlfriend often request hot/warm water at restaurants. At restaurants that’s more catered towards westerner, they never refill unless asked for. Not Chris. Chris was attentive all evening even though he was busy with what seemed like every other table. Every time my girlfriend finished her cup of hot water, Chris immediately brought out another one. Never once at a “western restaurant” has this happened in my life. Chris made this experience unforgettable, and we’re truly thankful for the service.More infoOak Steakhouse - CharlestonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- AAdrianaVIPVirginia •26 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoDinner was great! Mocktails & Cocktails out of this world. And hands down the pizza is a must! Meatballs & roasted potatos are perfect sides. Server was great!More infoIndacoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- GGabbyAtlanta •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoFood came out super quick and it was all delicious!More infoO-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston•4.8
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Surrounded by the Charleston Harbor, James Island is home to a number of dining options, especially if you’re yearning for fresh seafood. You can enjoy crab legs, fish tacos or lobster bisque in a relaxed atmosphere at one of the island's many casual seafood restaurants. As a part of South Carolina's Lowcountry, James Island offers a number of spots where you can enjoy shrimp and grits, crab soup or Lowcountry boil, which is a steam pot stuffed with shrimp, sausage and corn. Given its Southern location, it’s no surprise that James Island is also home to barbecue joints where you can sample beef brisket and chopped pork. Alongside these traditional American restaurants, you can also find authentic Italian restaurants and Mexican taquerias.
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