Benne’s by Peninsula Grill

Underrated!

We were staying at Planter's Inn for a quick trip to Charleston and weren't able to make it to Peninsula Grill. So we were excited to try Benne's for lunch. It was very disappointing. We weren't expecting pre-made food but that can be okay sometimes. My mom got the smoked salmon sandwich and it was definitely not made that day. It had wilted greens and radishes and completely brown avocado. I got the Super Greens Salad and it was mediocre at best. The greens were very fresh and crisp but everything else was disappointing. A tiny bit of butternut squash and I tasted no goat cheese or pepitos. The parsnips were tasty. I needed more dressing and they were completely out of the cranberry vinaigrette. This was at noon.

everything about this place is wonderful! the food, the atmosphere, everything. i’ll definitely return.

We were there for Christmas week and our anniversary, walking to dinner on Christmas Day, almost everything closed and looking for somewhere to pause for a martini we stumbled upon BENNIE’s. The bartender was AWSOME, met and talked at length with another couple, that happens with three martinis. The bartender gave us all kinds of info and things to see. We spotted the ULTIMATE COCONUT CAKE, 11 layers of decadence, I forgot my vest there, called and told them I would get it in the morning since it was raining. Within bout half hour, a call from the concierge saying it was at the front desk. Forgot the bartenders name but she worked Christmas Day and is a special young lady. The BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA WAS AWSOM AS WELL

Pretty new, modern premise. It’s a bit different than most others in Charleston. You feel comfortable and service was good. Coconut cake was delicious, but on the other hand expensive.

They can’t even open on time. How would I know if there food is good.