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Charleston's best seafood and fine cocktails. - The Establishment, Charleston, SC

The Establishment

4.8
4.8
2642 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
Everything at The Establishment begins with well-sourced ingredients from sea and field. Through developing relationships with local farmers and fishermen, our ingredients will be consistently seasonal, fresh, and pure. Chef Elliott Howells' menu will always reflect a clean, focused, and balanced approach, delivering a selection of thoughtful and refined cuisine.

Located in Charleston’s historic French Quarter a few blocks away from Rainbow Row, Charleston City Market, and Waterfront Park, The Establishment features an award-winning wine cellar, over 150 bourbon and whiskey offerings, and a lively bar scene complete with daily happy hour. We feature Live Music every Friday and Saturday starting at 8:00 PM, featuring multiple local artists performing an array of musical genres. Our private dining rooms are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or business meetings. We look forward to hosting you for a casual night out or an elevated dining experience.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 789-4028
  • Website
    http://establishmentchs.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Elliott Howells
  • Private party facilities
    The Establishment offers incredible, local seafood paired with an award-winning wine list. If you’re looking for elevated cuisine paired with fine wine, or for a room that is perfectly situated in Charleston’s French Quarter, look no further than The Establishment.
  • Private party contact
    Shane Diviney: (865) 292-1218
  • Location
    28 Broad St, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-3004
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    On Broad Street between Church and State
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Ring in the New Year at The Establishment!

    $200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at The Establishment - Indulge in an unforgettable three-course dining experience curated by Executive Chef Elliott Howells. Guests will select from an exceptional menu of first and second course options and conclude on a sweet note featuring a decadent dessert assortment/pâtisserie. Each course will be paired with a curated wine or liquor option. We are also offering luxury menu enhancements and additions for each course! This exclusive dining experience is priced at $200 per person, including three courses, wine or liquor pairings, taxes, and gratuity. This cost does not include enhancements or additions. No refunds after 12/25/2024. Join us as we welcome 2025 with elegance!
    Ring in the New Year at The Establishment! Photo

Menu

Taste

  • Dressed Oysters$4.00

    • Gnudi$28.00

      • Bay Scallop Crudo$25.00

        • Mussels$21.00

          • Ghost Grow Greens$17.00

            • Chicken Liver Mousse$15.00

              • Wagyu Tartare$21.00

                • Charred Broccolini$18.00

                  • Spaghetti Squash$17.00

                    • Candy Roaster Squash$16.00

                      • Harvinson Reserve Cheese$30.00

                        Savor

                        • Grouper$42.00

                          • Flounder Grenobloise$43.00

                            • Moqueca de Peixe$44.00

                              • Prime Ribeye$70.00

                                • Duck Confit$38.00

                                  • Vadouvan Cauliflower$36.00

                                    • Whole Fish- Lane$65.00

                                      • Ribeye (Party)$0.00

                                        • Tagliatelle$39.00

                                          • Pork Chop$36.00

                                            • Golden Tilefish$41.00

                                              • Halibut$45.00

                                                • Whole Fish- B-Liner$65.00

                                                  • Crispy Eggplant$32.00

                                                    Sides

                                                    • SD Creamed Kale$10.00

                                                      • SD Patatas Bravas$10.00

                                                        • SD Chilled Beets$10.00

                                                          • SD Bread Service$8.00

                                                            • SD Roasted Carrots$10.00

                                                              • SD Tartiflette Potatoes$15.00

                                                                Last updated: December 11, 2024

                                                                What 2,642 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                4.8
                                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.8Food
                                                                • 4.9Service
                                                                • 4.8Ambience
                                                                • 4.4Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • South Carolina

                                                                  Hot spot

                                                                • South Carolina

                                                                  Romantic

                                                                • South Carolina

                                                                  Seafood

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Best Overall

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Best Service

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Best Ambiance

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Innovative

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Hot spot

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Great for fine wines

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Romantic

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Lively

                                                                • Charleston

                                                                  Seafood

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                The Establishment offers a "fabulous" dining experience in Historic Broad Street, with "excellent" food, attentive service, and a delightful ambiance featuring live piano music. Guests rave about standout dishes like the Gnudi and whole fish. Although some find portion sizes small, the overall experience is "amazing" and highly recommended.

                                                                2,642 Reviews

                                                                1. michael

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We had a fabulous time. Food, service, ambiance, and vibe were all excellent. Planning for our next visit. Surely one of the Top Five restaurants in Charleston (or anywhere)!

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                                                                2. CocoD

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                  Pretty good

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                                                                3. Girish

                                                                  Kansas City

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Awesome experience. Hostess came out to ensure my car was parked appropriately. We were celebrating an anniversary, and they all seemed to know; Adam, our waiter, brought us some bubbly to start the evening. We ordered oysters (fresh, tasty), bread service, charred broccolini and the whole fish (snapper), Thai-inspired with 3 tasty sauces. Outstanding dessert: coffee ice cream with chocolate chips. Nice live music in the background. We’ll happily go back. Tip: allow 10 min to get to the restaurant from the city parking lot

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                                                                4. Lauren

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Excellent roasted whole fish and overall dining experience

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                                                                5. Vince

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  21 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  21 reviews

                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Food was excellent as was the service. Provided us with a desert and complimentary sparkling wine for our anniversary that we celebrated that night. Overall was a top notch experience.

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                                                                6. Randy

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  19 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  19 reviews

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Another great evening at one of Charleston’s best restaurants. Food, service and setting are top notch.

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                                                                7. Melinda

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  16 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  16 reviews

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Our go to place for a night out.. we all had different entrees and they were delicious. The whole fish was especially tasty and the presentation was great.

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                                                                8. Lawrence

                                                                  Charlotte

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  My partner and I had a wonderful time at the Establishment! Everything was excellent but stars were Nathan and Corey, the bar keeps extraordinaire! Nathan concocted a Vieux Carre’ for the very first time. Which was so wonderful it required a second with Amaro. We are definitely returning!

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                                                                9. sherri

                                                                  New Orleans

                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Best ribeye I have ever eaten! Wonderful atmosphere and great service.

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                                                                10. David

                                                                  Cleveland

                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                  Dined on December 1, 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  There are many restaurants to choose from in Charleston but The Establishment is always on the top of our list. The service is top notch and food is delicious. It’s a must on your list of fine dinning experiences.

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                The Establishment is rated 4.8 stars by 2642 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                2 people
                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                Booked 21 times today
                                                                Experiences are available.
                                                                Google Map for The Establishment

                                                                28 Broad St, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-3004

                                                                Dining areas

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross street
                                                                  On Broad Street between Church and State
                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                  Downtown Charleston
                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                  Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $50 and over
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Seafood, American, Contemporary American
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Elegant Dining
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Business Casual
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Street Parking
                                                                • Payment options
                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Executive chef
                                                                  Elliott Howells
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                • Website
                                                                  http://establishmentchs.com/
                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (843) 789-4028
                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                  The Establishment offers incredible, local seafood paired with an award-winning wine list. If you’re looking for elevated cuisine paired with fine wine, or for a room that is perfectly situated in Charleston’s French Quarter, look no further than The Establishment.
                                                                • Private party contact
                                                                  Shane Diviney: (865) 292-1218

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