East Bay Meeting House Bar & Cafe

4.5

308 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

In the heart of Charleston's French Quarter is a cafe described as the marriage of Southern hospitality and European cafe culture. A gathering place for both locals and tourists, the East Bay Meeting House is open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and all those times in between. Stop in and enjoy our espresso bar, the full cocktail bar, European afternoon tea (by reservation), warming comfort food and decadent desserts. A light bite or full meal, the East Bay Meeting House is the perfect place to relax and be transported to the lost era of salon society.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Wed–Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Wed–Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(843) 723-3446
Website
http://www.eastbaymeetinghouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
MARK O'CONNOR
Private party facilities
AFTERNOON HIGH TEA SERVICE. 48HR ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. PLEASE CALL RESTAURANT TO BOOK A TIME (843)-723-3446

Location
160 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
Gendron
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 308 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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308 Reviews

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Andrew
Raleigh
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made reservations and arrived on time however the hostess stated she didn’t see that there were reservations made. We provided her the proof on our phones and she shrugged and said “sorry, it must have not come through”. She then said it was probably their fault but there was nothing she could do. what?! We walked to Slightly North of Broad and they seated us immediately. If you see proof that the reservation system you require the public to use showed the reservation…common sense and good custom service should have. you seat this reservation rather than shrug your shoulders, admit it was probably the restaurant’s fault and not do anything about it.
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Kerry
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait staff was excellent and the violin music set the atmosphere! The stuffed pickle appetizer is not to be missed!
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Kevin
Orlando
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A $45 "Charcuterie Board" (served on a plate) is made up of Wheat Thins, Saltines, a handful of mixed Nuts, 4 slices of Prosciutto, 4 slices of Salami, and some Green Olives. Looks like it was thrown together by a 12 year old. Frozen pizza/flatbread sold as homemade Everything is store-bought frozen, and sold as fresh... 100's of better options in the city
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Scott
St. Louis
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time eating dinner here. I had an excellent steak. The food is so delicious and the service is perfect. This is a family run establishment that makes you feel right at home.
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Nikki
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food!
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OpenTable Diner
London
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upon ordering we were a full informed that several items on the rather limited menu were not available. We ordered other items and after about 15 minutes my husband was informed that his choice was no longer available. I ordered the chicken from Kay’s and he got the shrimp scampi. It appeared that both had the same sauce. It’s not that it was bad although it was excessively lemony but it definitely wasn’t shrimp scampi and the lemon did overwhelm the chicken. We were also charged extra for bread and there wasn’t very much of it as well as being charged extra for Parmesan at a higher rate than one normally does at a restaurant. A lot of the food was really very good and we love the portion size, but the limited options were disappointing
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Sparky
Charleston
21 reviews
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The service was rushed in spite of their being empty tables. They were out of several items on the menu leaving little to choose from.My entrée sauce was watery however the chicken was delicious and tender. This has been one of our favorite restaurants, but this visit disappointed.
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RichardS
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has been our second time to enjoy East Bay Meeting House in Charleston, once right before COVID-19 and now that they are back after South Carolina has removed all restrictions, and they have maintained their excellent menu and pricing. Everything about our experience was superb, from the food, the service, to the ambiance, we were extremely pleased. This is a hidden gem in Charleston, with a distinctive European flair, and like everywhere in Charleston at this time, you need a reservation. Don’t pass this place up. People who have lived in Charleston all there lives didn’t know of it, and they run a B&B in the historic district. After we raved about it, they tried it and loved it. It is now on their list of their recommended restaurants. The owner is the chef, so you know they will not disappoint. We loved it before COVID-19 and still love it now. Great food, very reasonable prices, excellent atmosphere, and a perfect location
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HelenH
Cleveland
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent. It was very quaint and the atmosphere was wonderful. We would go back without hesitation.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quickly seated and waited on. Salad was crisp and easily enough for two. Crab cakes and she crab soup were amazing!
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FAQs

East Bay Meeting House Bar & Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 723-3446.

East Bay Meeting House Bar & Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 308 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for East Bay Meeting House Bar & Cafe

160 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

Cross street
Gendron
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of operation
Breakfast Wed–Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Wed–Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
MARK O'CONNOR
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eastbaymeetinghouse.com/
Phone number
(843) 723-3446
Private party facilities
AFTERNOON HIGH TEA SERVICE. 48HR ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. PLEASE CALL RESTAURANT TO BOOK A TIME (843)-723-3446

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East Bay Meeting House Bar & Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 308 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does East Bay Meeting House Bar & Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is East Bay Meeting House Bar & Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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