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Wine Cellar - Michael's On The Alley, Charleston, SC

Michael's On The Alley

4.4
4.4
718 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Tucked away, off of Historic King Street, sits Michael’s on the Alley. Providing Charleston’s ultimate dining experience, we pride ourselves in serving only the highest quality cuts of steaks. Michael’s features USDA Prime Angus and Choice steaks that are wet or dry-aged to your specific desire. Our flavor means business, whether from land or sea we provide an authentic, classic dining experience for everyone. At Michael’s we do things the right way, serving up luscious steaks cooked to order with a side of that famous Charleston hospitality. Join us next door at Victor's Social Club Monday-Friday 4:30pm - 7:00pm for Happy Hour.
www.michaelsonthealley.com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 203-3000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Greene
  • Catering
    Yes
  • Private party facilities
    Michael's on the Alley offers private rooms that can be transformed to host professional gatherings or celebratory affairs. This unique space, tucked away in the heart of Upper King street, features vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and a private entrance. Michael’s prides itself on providing perfectly choreographed events for groups of all sizes. From beautifully marbled cuts of wet or dry-aged beef and succulent seafood to impeccably refined service and charm, Michael’s is the ideal choice for your ultimate dining experience, and the perfect location to host an intimate celebratory dinner, large corporate event, or any other occasion we can help make memorable for you and your guests!
  • Private party contact
    Tristan Whisenant : (843) 203-3000
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross Street
    Hutson St, Off of King or Meeting st.
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage located right across the alley, and typically plenty of street parking.
  • Public transit
    Yes
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 718 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

718 Reviews
  1. lana

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    If you really want to impress me with an exceptional dining experience- Please offer the choice of mineral water. Don't just fill my glass with ice water. Please accommodate my request for a half glass of wine. If you are asking people to pay $100 plus per person before tip... it's not a big deal Ask the server with the tattoos to wear a long sleeve shirt and smile. The waitress and hostess did seem to warm up but were a little less than gracious at first. The bone in dry aged filet was an exceptional experience. Highly recommend the wild mushroom/ onions to accompany. Thank you

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  2. DJdine

    Raleigh

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wee in the mood for steak and Michael's was the perfect place to enjoy a quiet, relaxed dinner. The setting is warm and welcoming, and the array of menu choices impressive -- wine list too. Much to choose from! Highly recommended is the bone-in filet -- it is $$ but well worth it for the distinctive, mouth-watering flavor. Excellent, fresh options for salads (good to share) and vegetables. The desserts (if you still have room!) are ample. A beautiful place to enjoy a special evening and a memorable meal.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    For the most part I was pleased with most all of my food but what I went there for was a good steak, 1 the steak that I wanted they didn't have anymore (Individual Tomahawk Ribeye steak) 2 the steak that I ordered was not physically charred but the flavor was so overly charred that it was not palatable It was like the grill Or flat top or whatever they use needed to be cleaned I was very disappointed. When I've eaten there many times before and everything was excellent.

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  4. QuandonC

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster Mac and cheese was amazing ....also the bar service was excellent

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and dinner. Every item from appetizers to entree were cooked perfectly. Will be back again for SOME of the rest of the menu. Absolutely perfect meal.

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    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food, ambiance, and most service. Was mildly frustrated when we showed up with a reservation and were told no tables were available, bordering on rudely, when there were three open and fully set. We came back 10 minutes later to be seated at one of the tables that was open when we arrived originally (the other 2 were not occupied at any point in the night). When we were seated we found that something had been spilled on the floor under the table. We told our waiter (who was fantastic otherwise) but he did nothing, did not have it cleaned or move us to a different open table. The food was fantastic individually, but the side my wife ordered did not pair with her entrè at all and the flavors actually conflicted. At this price point I would have expected more proactive advice from the wait staff. Overall it was a very good meal, but the experience was somewhat disappointing considering the hype and price point. We would probably give them a second chance if we come back to town, but with so many options I don't see that happening.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We really like this restaurant, but must have caught them on a bad night. They were obviously understaffed, we waited 10 minutes to be seated , then once seated hardly saw our server because she was busy, but we could tell she was making an effort.The manager was not going to go out of her way to apologize or make our experience any better. Food as usual was great.

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  8. SavBob

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Thomas, our waiter was awesome.

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  9. Laine

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The best part of this restaurant is the atmosphere, soaring ceilings, Caesar salad made at your table, and decor. The server was great, as well, but the manager seemed really put out when we told her our food was incredibly too salty. It absolutely ruined all the flavor of their (I don’t eat meat) high-priced steaks. My fish wasn’t edible, either... Because we love the ambiance and “old world” feel, iF we go again, we will ask for “very light salt” or NO SALT on our food to be sure it’s edible. I hope to write a raving review the next time! So much potential!

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  10. Excited

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was very nice and explained the menu to us. Enjoyed the restaurant very much.

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Michael's On The Alley is rated 4.4 stars by 718 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Michael's On The Alley

39 E John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hutson St, Off of King or Meeting st.
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage located right across the alley, and typically plenty of street parking.
  • Public transit
    Yes
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Greene
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (843) 203-3000
  • Catering
    Yes
  • Private party facilities
    Michael's on the Alley offers private rooms that can be transformed to host professional gatherings or celebratory affairs. This unique space, tucked away in the heart of Upper King street, features vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and a private entrance. Michael’s prides itself on providing perfectly choreographed events for groups of all sizes. From beautifully marbled cuts of wet or dry-aged beef and succulent seafood to impeccably refined service and charm, Michael’s is the ideal choice for your ultimate dining experience, and the perfect location to host an intimate celebratory dinner, large corporate event, or any other occasion we can help make memorable for you and your guests!
  • Private party contact
    Tristan Whisenant : (843) 203-3000
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