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Downstairs Dining Room at Tempest - Tempest, Charleston, SC

Tempest

4.6
4.6
2394 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Tempest has been named the country’s #1 new restaurant by readers of USA Today’s travel guide, 10Best. Located on Market Street, in the former historic Harriott Pinckney Home for Sailors, next door to sister location Church and Union Charleston. Tempest features hyper-local, sustainable Coastal Modern-American food, with a seasonal menu curated by Chef Adam Hodgson and Bravo Top Chef Alum Chef Jamie Lynch.

Tempest’s noteworthy raw and roast menu features both chilled and charcoal roasted options, with a variety of meats, pastas, fresh produce, and chef curated accompaniments that go beyond the sea, offering a taste for every palate.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jamie Lynch
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Experiences

  • Happy Hour at the Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at the bar for $10 feature cocktails from 5pm-6:30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
    Happy Hour at the Bar photo
  • Easter Buffet | $70 per person, $35 12 & under

    US$35.00 - US$70.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join us for our Easter brunch buffet from 9am-4pm on Easter Sunday! It will be $70 per person + tax and gratuity, and includes the choice of a Bloody Mary or mimosa. The buffet will be $35 for children 12 & under. Payment is due at the time of your visit. We look forward to celebrating with you!
  • Mother's Day Buffet | $70 a person, $35 12 & under

    US$35.00 - US$70.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for our Mother's Day brunch buffet from 9am-4pm on Sunday, May 11! It will be $70 per person + tax and gratuity, and includes the choice of a Bloody Mary or mimosa. The buffet will be $35 for children 12 & under. Payment is due at the time of your visit. We look forward to celebrating with you!

What 2,394 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tempest offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service." The stained glass ceilings add a "unique charm," while dishes like the "mushroom bolognese" and "swordfish schnitzel" are highly recommended. Staff is "attentive and friendly," ensuring a memorable visit. Ideal for celebrations or a special night out.

2,394 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice time. Great cocktails and a wonderful meal...must have the short rib!

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  2. Shawn

    Grand Rapids

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was outstanding. Food was very good. I can’t 5 Star the Value.

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  3. Stuart

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. McKenna was our waitress, She was excellent for a demanding group of 6. All the food was delicious

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  4. amy

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scrumptious, delectable, amazing. You will not be disappointed in your meal. Roasted shrimp are the best ever.

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  5. Adam

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful Valentine's dinner. Staff was fantastic, food was great, and the restaurant itself was gorgeous. We will definitely be back.

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  6. Laura

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal - highly recommend! Give the tuna crudo a try.

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  7. Michael

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress seamed bothered that we were there Roasted chicken was overcooked and dry Sauce for the steak was super salty Manager did comp the chicken and a round of drinks. My view is that tempest has really fallen off since it opened

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  8. Kristi

    VIP

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Tempest was delicious. The mussels were some of the best I’ve had and the flounder was dream-worthy. The spaghetti & rigatoni were both house made & very good. The stained glass windows on the ceiling are beautiful & unique. Service was attentive and friendly. I’d noted in our reservation that our party included a wheelchair user and they had a ramp ready for us over the several steps that go up to the entrance. The ramp worked well for us but is indeed steep. I’m not one to give easy excuses for lack of accessibility at all, but even I will admit with the historical building & height of the steps that there isn’t at least an easy solution to make the entrance more accessible… a steep ramp isn’t ideal, and some people may need more assistance than typical— so it’s good to know about depending on your needs, and I appreciated at least having the ramp at all. One of the bathroom stalls was adequate for our wheelchair also.

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  9. Cynthia

    VIP

    Atlanta

    143 reviews

    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner. The bolognese was outstanding as was the salad

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  10. Parker

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was top tier. This is a wonderful restaurant to have any celebration or even just a date night out. The food was wonderful in presentation and in taste. Our service was top notch and the MOD was very kind and helpful to make our experience one to remember. Definitely come check this place out if you’re in the area, you won’t regret it!

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FAQs

Tempest is rated 4.6 stars by 2394 OpenTable diners.

Tempest does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tempest

32 N Market St, Suite C, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jamie Lynch
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