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4.8
Exceptional(6049)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • South of Broad
Booked 47 times today
Awesome as always. Great food and service! Chris took great care of us
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4.8
Exceptional(3241)
$$$$
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 23 times today
Absolutely incredible service with amazing food! Love the open kitchen will definitely come back
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4.8
Exceptional(294)
$$$$
• American • Cannonborough / Elliotborough
Booked 50 times today
The best! I’ve been here many times and will continue to come back.
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4.7
Exceptional(5696)
$$$$
• Seafood • French Quarter
Booked 31 times today
The food was absolutely amazing! The service was perfect and it was a great experience all around.
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4.9
Exceptional(5531)
$$$$
• American • Ansonborough
Booked 39 times today
Had a great experience all around. Location, staff and great food exceeded expectations. Had the filet mignon and lobster escargot.
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4.8
Exceptional(3866)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Ansonborough
Booked 28 times today
We completely enjoyed our experience at Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill! The food was delicious and our server was fantastic! The atmosphere is amazing, and yes, it could be a bit loud. However, it didn’t affect our experience at all:)
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4.5
Awesome(2049)
$$$$
• Southern • King Street
Booked 17 times today
Our waiter, Eric (I hope I got it right — he’s been there for 10 years) was fantastic. He was very helpful with recommendations and his service was attentive without being annoying. Shared the shrimp and grits — which deserve the award the restaurant won — and fried green tomatoes. Entree was crab cakes, which were delicious. Portions were ample. Nice wine selection. Chill vibe.
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4.8
Exceptional(918)
$$$$
• Oyster Bar • Mount Pleasant
Booked 20 times today
I am a Bravo fan so I came in because of that connection, but my first experience was lovely. So good I came back the weekend of Bravo Fan Fest. My Lyft driver told me Nico is his wife’s favorite restaurant. I was greeted by a lovely young woman who of course loved Bravo, as well. Even though I was by myself, I was not lonely. Not to mention the food and the cocktails!!!! I had to come back just for the lobster roll.
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4.8
Exceptional(1785)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • French Quarter
Booked 5 times today
Four of us had a wonderful eating experience due to great food, service and ambience. Apps, salads, main course, dessert were all top-notch. Steaks were tender and cooked perfectly and an extensive wine list to complement them. A beautiful decor also. What really made our experience unforgettable was our server - JB. He was like one of the family amongst friends who spent much of the evening talking about movies, and JB chimed right in. He was more than a server. Highly recommended if you are looking for a great steak house or just a place to eat in Charleston.
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4.8
Exceptional(1138)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Mount Pleasant
Booked 40 times today
always so good every time! great food and great service!

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