The Establishment

Had an anniversary dinner here. Everything was excellent. The service was top notch, attentive without being intrusive. The ghost greens salad and the fish stew were amazing. Fantastic evening, would definitely eat here again if I was in town.

Food was very disappointing. Took two bites and did not finish the poached fish special. Other items just average. Dessert was inedible. Polietly Explained to server and bill was not modified. Surprised this place is still open.

Tremendous experience. While it’s hard to rank a Top 5 Charleston restaurants in order, it’d definitely be in the group.

Really great dining experience. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Will definitely go back!

My wife and I stopped by last minute to The Establishment, we sat at the bar and were lucky to have Darren take such good care of us. We had just sailed into Charleston the night before in heavy weather, the next day, walking downtown and were so glad we stopped in. We had the most amazing conversation with others at the bar and as we first met Darren shared our names and the name of our boat. We spent 3 hours having the most delightful cocktails and 4 rounds of pairing appetizers and wine, topped off with a decedent brownie and home made strawberry ice cream. What made the night so special is the care and attention the entire staff gave to everyone. The sommelier that helped a few guys eating next to us, was friendly and equally passionate about wine as we are. While we don’t write many reviews, this place earned it. As we were leaving Darrin thanked us both by name and wished us fair sailing, also remembering the name of our boat 3 hours later. Thanks you all for a wonderful onshore experience. One last thought, this was one of the top 5 best cocktails I’ve had. The Gothic.

Absolutely fantastic experience at The Establishment. The food was really awesome, but what really set this restaurant above its competitors was the level of service. All the wait staff, everyone, was phenomenally well trained and did an exceptional job. This was our first time going, but it's now on my short list of favorite restaurants in Charleston. Very, very highly recommended.

One of the best dining experiences we've had in Charleston!! We have eaten in A LOT of the fine dining restaurants here and this one was quite impressive! From the moment we walked in, every person working there that we had contact with was so friendly and charming. The hostesses greeted us very welcomingly, our server duo were perfect (shout out to Tanner & Nehemiah), and even the young lady refilling our wine glasses seemed happy to be helping us. The employees here have obviously been very well trained and it shows - service was well above par! Absolutely outstanding! The food was amazing. Perfectly balanced & proportioned. A lot of thought & consideration went into the menu. Everything we had was beyond delicious. Live piano was a lovely addition to the ambiance. Not too loud. Event though the kitchen is open, it wasn't obtrusive. The feel was modern-urban with a cozy warmth. Hard to put into words but it was a very pleasant dining experience. Highly recommend!!