Tempest

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4.6

2394 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

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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Location
32 N Market St, Suite C, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone number
(843) 996-4966
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
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!

Popular dishes

Ocean Rolls
Nori milk bread, whipped butter, furikake | 2 rolls $4, 4 rolls $8
Wedge SaladUS$15.00
Little gem lettuce, pistachios, creamy dill dressing
Mixed GreensUS$15.00
Beets, feta, hazelnut vinaigrette
Fish TacosUS$18.00
Mahi mahi, pineapple salsa, roasted cabbage
Fried CalamariUS$18.00
Lemon aioli, fresh herbs
Ahi TunaUS$21.00
Olive tapenade, green olive aioli, lemon oil
PEI MusselsUS$23.00
Bacon, fennel, sourdough

Mains

Spaghetti Cacio e PepeUS$28.00
Pecorino romano, peppercorn butter
Rigatoni BologneseUS$31.00
Parmesan Reggiano, truffle oil
Mahi MahiUS$37.00
Winter squash, spinach, pancetta vinaigrette
The BurgerUS$23.00
Onion, bay sauce, fries
Charcoal Roasted ChickenUS$33.00
Spring onions, chimichurri, butter sauce
Steak FritesUS$45.00
Shoestring fries, au poivre sauce
8oz Filet MignonUS$59.00
Irish mashed potatoes, veal sauce
Braised Short RibsUS$45.00
Irish mashed potatoes, natural jus

Chilled or Charcoal Roasted

1/2lb Roasted Local ShrimpUS$25.00
Green garlic butter, charred lemon
1lb Roasted Local ShrimpUS$48.00
Green garlic butter, charred lemon
Roasted Oysters
1/2dz or 1dz | Chef's selection of oysters, green garlic butter, charred lemon | MKT price
1/2lb Local Shrimp CocktailUS$25.00
Cocktail sauce, lemon
1lb Local Shrimp CocktailUS$48.00
Cocktail sauce, lemon
Chilled Oysters
1/2dz or 1dz, mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon | MKT price

Sides

Creamed SpinachUS$16.00
Garlic, parmesan, breadcrumb
Shoestring French FriesUS$12.00
Irish Mashed PotatoesUS$13.00
cabbage, green onion

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charleston
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Review summary

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Phone number
(843) 996-4966
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

Featured in

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Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Tempest

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

5 cutting-edge restaurants to visit now in Charleston

Gift card

Happy Hour at the Bar

Easter Buffet | $70 per person, $35 12 & under

Mother's Day Buffet | $70 a person, $35 12 & under

Flounder

Grouper

Oysters

First Course

Ocean Rolls

Wedge SaladUS$15.00

Mixed GreensUS$15.00

Fish TacosUS$18.00

Fried CalamariUS$18.00

Ahi TunaUS$21.00

PEI MusselsUS$23.00

Mains

Spaghetti Cacio e PepeUS$28.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$31.00

Mahi MahiUS$37.00

The BurgerUS$23.00

Charcoal Roasted ChickenUS$33.00

Steak FritesUS$45.00

8oz Filet MignonUS$59.00

Braised Short RibsUS$45.00

Chilled or Charcoal Roasted

1/2lb Roasted Local ShrimpUS$25.00

1lb Roasted Local ShrimpUS$48.00

Roasted Oysters

1/2lb Local Shrimp CocktailUS$25.00

1lb Local Shrimp CocktailUS$48.00

Chilled Oysters

Sides

Creamed SpinachUS$16.00

Shoestring French FriesUS$12.00

Irish Mashed PotatoesUS$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

How is Tempest restaurant rated?

Does Tempest offer gift cards?

Is Tempest currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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