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Charleston's best seafood and fine cocktails. - The Establishment, Charleston, SC

The Establishment

4.8
4.8
2629 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • 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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  • 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
  • Website
    http://establishmentchs.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    28 Broad St, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-3004
  • Neighborhood
    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

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Menu

Taste

  • Dressed Oysters$4.00

    • Gnudi$28.00

      • Bay Scallop Crudo$25.00

        • Ghost Grow Greens$17.00

          • Chicken Liver Mousse$15.00

            • Wagyu Tartare$21.00

              • Candy Roaster Squash$16.00

                • Sweetbreads$17.00

                  • Charred Broccolini$18.00

                    • Baked Oysters$18.00

                      • Harvinson Reserve Cheese$30.00

                        • Radish$12.00

                          • Mussels$19.00

                            Savor

                            • Grouper$42.00

                              • Flounder Grenobloise$43.00

                                • Moqueca de Peixe$44.00

                                  • Tagliatelle$39.00

                                    • Whole Fish- B-Liner$65.00

                                      • Prime Ribeye$70.00

                                        • Crispy Eggplant$32.00

                                          • Ribeye (Party)$0.00

                                            • Whole Fish- Lane$65.00

                                              • Pork Chop$36.00

                                                • Golden Tilefish$41.00

                                                  • Halibut$45.00

                                                    Sides

                                                    • SD Tartiflette Potatoes$15.00

                                                      • SD Roasted Carrots$10.00

                                                        • SD Chilled Beets$10.00

                                                          • SD Bread Service$8.00

                                                            Last updated: November 30, 2024

                                                            What 2,629 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
                                                            • 4.8Service
                                                            • 4.8Ambience
                                                            • 4.4Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

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                                                              Hot spot

                                                            • South Carolina

                                                              Seafood

                                                            • Charleston

                                                              Best Overall

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                                                              Best Service

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                                                              Best Ambiance

                                                            • Charleston

                                                              Hot spot

                                                            • Charleston

                                                              Great for fine wines

                                                            • Charleston

                                                              Romantic

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                                                              Good for special occasions

                                                            • Charleston

                                                              Lively

                                                            • Charleston

                                                              Seafood

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            The Establishment in Charleston is a sophisticated dining gem, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "exquisite cuisine" and "outstanding service," with dishes like the gnudi and ribeye stealing the spotlight. The live piano music adds a charming touch to the "wonderful atmosphere." Highly recommended for an unforgettable dining experience.

                                                            2,629 Reviews

                                                            1. Cathy

                                                              Fort Lauderdale

                                                              1 review

                                                              vip
                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              It was our 1st trip to Charleston. It was by far the best restaurant throughout our trip. Our food was outstanding along with the ambience and impeccable service!!!

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                                                            2. Katie

                                                              Charleston

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 22, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              First up: Nathan. Fantastic hospitality, attentive and great personality. Worth his weight in gold. Second: if I only had one meal for the rest of my life it would be the current Wagyu Tartare on the menu. The kimchi Caesar??? Incredible. 12/10 I’m a Tartare girlie and that was the best. Second and a half: the tuna crudo. I’m so white Jalapeños are spicy to me, but that was a divine dish. Third: the hostess staff is efficient, warm and welcome. Bonus: they laughed with me not at me when I couldn’t figure out how to open the front door. All around great experience, thank you for knocking it out of the park.

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                                                            3. Jack

                                                              Charleston

                                                              9 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              9 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 19, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              As usual, great service, delicious food and a good ambiance

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                                                            4. Marilyn

                                                              Charleston

                                                              20 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              20 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 17, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              This restaurant is well worth a visit. I had the gnudi and then the Brazilian seafood stew and both were outstanding. The service is first rate and friendly. I’m looking forward to returning next month when I have visitors in town.

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                                                            5. Jack

                                                              Charleston

                                                              9 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              9 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 16, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great service, delicious food in a very pleasant ambiance. My wife and I always have a great time here.

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                                                            6. Michele

                                                              Coastal Georgia

                                                              8 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              8 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 16, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              This restaurant was fantastic. The food was excellent. The staff were amazing and attentive. Will definitely be back next time. We’re in Charleston.

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                                                            7. Paula

                                                              Chicago

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              vip
                                                              5.0

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Elevated dining experience. Exceptional staff attention to detail & our needs.

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                                                            8. Tom

                                                              Charleston

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Missed the piano player. Outstanding evening - one of my best restaurant experiences of the year.

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                                                            9. Kate

                                                              San Francisco

                                                              21 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              21 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 14, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              This was probably the 25th time that we have dined at The Establishment. It is possibly THE best kept restaurant secret in Charleston! It doesn't seem to be on the radar of visitors and it should be. It is a fantastic experience. Staff is friendly and professional, the menu, which changes fairly frequently, has something for everyone. Seafood is a star! Last night we ate the most delicious Nantucket Bay Scallops, served raw with just enough citrus and spice to let the delicate flavor shine through. The gnudi with crab are a richer option to start but creamy and delicious. Charred broccoli salad was a great green with which to start (and share). Last night's main courses were flounder Grenobloise ( brown butter and capers) perfectly prepared, a Brazilian shrimp and fish stew with tomato and coconut milk, And a pork chop with a mustard sauce. Everything was fabulous!

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                                                            10. Morgan

                                                              Charlotte

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              Dined on November 14, 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              !!!! Annie & the staff created a most fabulous experience for our anniversary:)) & not to mention!! the lighting-the food! All exceeded expectations! Charleston locals- you gotta come here.

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            The Establishment is rated 4.8 stars by 2629 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 PM
                                                            Booked 16 times today
                                                            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
                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                              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
                                                            • Website
                                                              http://establishmentchs.com/
                                                            • 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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