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- BBarneeNew York City •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThis restaurant is stunning ! The ambiance is absolutely incredible. The food and service was great. The only small issue was we ordered Cocktails first but no appetizers and our main courses came out to quick we had barely had a sip of our drinks. Otherwise an absolutely fabulous dinnerMore infoChurch and Union - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.5
- AAngieTampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food was a WHOLE experience! Everything was prepared perfectly….the staff was extremely attentive and helpful. My only regret…I was so full that I didn’t get to try the Coconut cake!! I highly recommend you dine here when you come to Charleston. Thank you and see you again soon!More infoPeninsula GrillPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown Charleston•4.7
- KKerryVIPNew York City •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoServer was very kind and patient. Food was delicious!More infoIndacoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- MMargaretCoastal Georgia •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThis was some of the best sushi my family and I have ever had. And we eat a lot of sushi. The service was amazing, Sam was very helpful in providing personal recommendations. Sake flight was delicious. Truly, out of all the restaurants we’ve been to, I don’t have a single complaint from o-ku. Definitely worth the tripMore infoO-KuPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown Charleston•4.8
- DDonSouth Carolina •43 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe have lived in Charleston for 24 years and this is our first visit to this restaurant. It was one of the best meals we’ve had in the city. Delicious food, both French and American and a great place to eat. We were right next-door to the music venue we were going to. The service was superb. I recommend those who have just come to Charleston and who might have been here a while, but not gone yet to try this place out. You will not be disappointed.More info39 Rue de Jean - CharlestonPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown Charleston•4.4
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With all the old-world charm of days gone by, West Ashley is well-known for its beauty as well as hosting eateries that offer Southern dishes that can be found no place else. Diners can enjoy classics like fried green tomatoes, crab cakes, and classic BBQ sandwiches. You can also try shrimp and grits, Lowcountry fish and chips, or pappardelle with garlic and oil with a beer that was brewed locally. For more cultured palates, West Ashley offers fine dishes like seared foie gras, Atlantic striped bass, lobster thermidor, and duck "au poivre" with champagne or a vintage wine. Nearly every restaurant has their own signature hot sauce--some have an entire wardrobe of them. All the flavors of the South are there to savor and enjoy, down to the homemade cornbread topped with local honey that’s served with a smile.
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