Congress

4.4 (131)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Ste C9, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

Congress is a locally-owned restaurant & bar where we invite you to enjoy good food, good drinks, and good company in a casually upscale environment.
Our tapas-style dinner menu features a variety of small plates designed for tasting & sharing, so you can sample a variety of fantastic flavors. Chef Mark Ciaburri enjoys working with local seafood and produce whenever possible, and Italian & interior Mexican influences are prevalent is his dishes.
For Sunday brunch, favorites include red enchiladas, housemade chorizo breakfast tacos, and lemon ricotta pancakes with pecan smoked bacon.
Craft cocktails, a carefully curated selection of wines, and local draught beers are all ready for you at our beautiful, locally-made wooden bar.
Congress is a proud supporter of Lowcountry Local First and the Charleston Animal Society.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Italian, Mexican
Hours of operation
T-Th: 5pm-9pm F-S: 5pm-10pm Sun: 10am-2pm
Website
http://www.congressmountpleasant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mark Ciaburri
Catering
We would love to speak with you about catering options! Please call Adrienne at 843-654-9210 to discuss what Congress can do for your event.
Private party facilities
From holiday parties to association meetings, Congress is the place to gather! Call us to discuss booking one of our four distinct spaces - patio, main dining area, community table room, & bar - or to book the whole restaurant, offering 150 seats. We will enjoy putting together a dining menu, bar options, and service level that will be sure to impress both you and your guests! Private events may also be booked outside of our regular business hours for events such as bridal brunches and lunchtime seminars.

Location
1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Ste C9, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Neighborhood
Mount Pleasant
Cross street
Anna Knapp Blvd
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Congress.

4.4

(131)

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

131 Reviews

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Reinharm Gold
Charleston39 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I often forget about Congress when choosing a place to eat, but I shouldn't. Every time I eat there, I am impressed. Perhaps it's the awkward frontage road which steers me elsewhere, but never again! Congress is right up there with the best Mt. Pleasant has to offer.
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Roobars Gold
Greater Boston25 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 27, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The small plate idea seems to be trendy right now, but Congress is good if you just want to have a reasonably priced meal that won't make you panic on the scale in the morning. The dishes that don't look like appetizers are quite sufficient for a reasonable meal portion for one. In fact, some seem hard to share--divide up a plate of fettuccine? Messy. Very friendly hostess and server staff. Despite the "hard" decor, the restaurant was very pleasantly quiet and conducive to conversation. We'll go back.
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DawnM
Orlando24 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went for dinner with friends. We did not realize it was tapas style. We actually really enjoy this. The creativity and quality of the food was excellent. Very nice evening, easy to enjoy company and try some delicious food. We will go back for sure.
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GoodCHSEating
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on December 2, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing flavors! Most authentic mole in town. We enjoyed the enchiladas and the delicate but rich rotolo, with housemade pasta, butternut puree, and egg yolk... more, please! The food & the service could not have been better. Adrienne, an owner, was a delight, and our host Zackary was wonderful as well. Cheers to a well-considered and excellently executed experience! We'll be back soon!
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Manakinsabot
Las Vegas38 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 29, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good small plate dinner. Tapas like presentations and well done
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Ginger Gold
Charlotte30 reviews
1.0
Dined on November 6, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointed. Food menu is odd, weird selection. The "special" bruschetta came out on stale store-bought bread that had raw green apples and a drizzle of honey. The chicken enchiladas were generic. The arancini's were 4 non-descript tiny balls on a plate for $10. The only thing that was positive - the wine on happy hour - Barbera d'Alba, Franco Serra for $5 was tasty :) They also brought a complimentary chocolate budino desert for my friend's birthday - it was a chocolate mouse in a teeny cup - very cute presentation - but amazingly salty - inedible. Not sure what it was supposed to be. I will not be returning!
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 27, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We stumbled upon Congress over the summer when we mistakenly did not make reservations anywhere for 4th of July weekend and what a discovery ! The food was phenomenal, service wonderful, and value incredible. The food was so good that we decided to head back there for our one year wedding anniversary on 10/27 and the experience was just as good as the first time. The food is always fresh and you can tell that the chef takes pride in what he/she puts out. We cannot wait to go back !
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OpenTable Diner
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful experience at Congress! The food was AMAZING (fresh mozz, wild mushroom tagliatelle, skirt steak, budino & tres leche cake)! The music was conducive to a gathering place & the service was impeccable! Highly recomend.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere and food. Better than most any we've had in Charleston. A hidden gem in Mount Pleasant that should not be missed.
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nancyw
Detroit2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 20, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good sharing food!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Italian, Mexican
Hours of operation
T-Th: 5pm-9pm F-S: 5pm-10pm Sun: 10am-2pm
Website
http://www.congressmountpleasant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mark Ciaburri
Catering
We would love to speak with you about catering options! Please call Adrienne at 843-654-9210 to discuss what Congress can do for your event.
Private party facilities
From holiday parties to association meetings, Congress is the place to gather! Call us to discuss booking one of our four distinct spaces - patio, main dining area, community table room, & bar - or to book the whole restaurant, offering 150 seats. We will enjoy putting together a dining menu, bar options, and service level that will be sure to impress both you and your guests! Private events may also be booked outside of our regular business hours for events such as bridal brunches and lunchtime seminars.

Location
1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Ste C9, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Neighborhood
Mount Pleasant
Cross street
Anna Knapp Blvd
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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