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.
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!
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 2,397 people are saying
Tempest reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value
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Review summary
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Tempest offers a "phenomenal experience" with "amazing service" and "delicious food," perfect for special occasions or a date night. The seafood, particularly the grouper and flounder, is praised, as are the "unique variations on traditional meals." The atmosphere is "gorgeous" with a "spectacular interior decor."
2,397 Reviews
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Macy
Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We made a reservation but sat at the bar because Joe was so awesome! Delicious food and drinks. Get the ocean rolls. Love the mosaic and the music!
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Sara
Orlando4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The entire experience was really nice with great food. It is a little loud in the upstairs dining room, but otherwise, no complaints!
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Jason
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very nice time. Great cocktails and a wonderful meal...must have the short rib!
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Shawn
Grand Rapids6 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Service was outstanding. Food was very good. I can’t 5 Star the Value.
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Stuart VIP
Las Vegas18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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
Seattle5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Scrumptious, delectable, amazing. You will not be disappointed in your meal. Roasted shrimp are the best ever.
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Adam
Charleston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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
Minneapolis4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fantastic meal - highly recommend! Give the tuna crudo a try.
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Michael
Charleston1 review
3.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 2
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
Denver6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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FAQs
Tempest is rated 4.6 stars by 2397 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.
