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Ground Floor  - Anson, Charleston, SC

Anson

4.9
4.9
4791 Reviews
$50 and over
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Anson was named one of OpenTable's 50 Best Southern Restaurants in America for 2018 |

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (843) 577-0551
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Shaun Connolly
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Parking details
    Parking on the street as well as a pay-lot next to the restaurant and across the street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
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What 4,791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Regional American (Southern)

  • Charleston

    Best Overall

  • Charleston

    Best Food

  • Charleston

    Best Service

  • Charleston

    Best Ambience

  • Charleston

    Best Value

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anson in Charleston offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "incredible" food and "exceptional" service. It's a "must-do" for visitors, featuring classic Lowcountry cuisine and a charming atmosphere. Patrons rave about the crispy flounder and she crab soup. Perfect for special occasions, Anson consistently delivers memorable meals.

4,791 Reviews
  1. Carrie

    Charleston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another amazing meal at Anson! Among the highlights: beet salad with burrata, fried green tomatoes, scallops, and salmon with Napa cabbage and who can not order the crispy scored flounder….Service was impeccable as always. 10 gold stars!!

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  2. John

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. A special occasion place as it’s a bit pricey.

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  3. Brad

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a special birthday event for our daughter. it was our first time and our experience was beyond our expectations. Our waiter was one of the best we’ve ever had. The food was impeccable so much so that we really looked forward to the leftovers this morning. We will definitely come back again and again. This has quickly risen to the top of our favorites list.

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  4. jennifer

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anson is my favorite restaurant in Charleston. My family has been eating at Anson Restaurant for 22 years. We visit Charleston several times a year and it’s a must each time!!!

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  5. Arthur

    Charleston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our new favorite Charleston restaurant. Food was fantastic. Great Ceasar’s salad. Scallops were fantastic. Salmon was wonderful. Service by KJ was impeccable. And don’t miss the almond basket for dessert. We absolutely loved this place. We’ll be back for sure.

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  6. Jason

    E. Tennessee

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVED it. The food was some of the best we've had in Charleston so far. Scallops were cooked perfectly, and the Lobster pasta was some of my wife's favorite. Servers were very professional. Overall a very good experience - we will go back.

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  7. Chip

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I wish I could write a glowing review of this restaurant, but unfortunately, I can not. I started with a 20 oz dry-aged rib eye and ordered it medium rare. After cutting into the ribeye, it was obviously overcooked to a medium temperature, with the steak being far too chewy for medium-rare. I told my waiter about the issue, and he took the steak back to the kitchen, no questions asked. Then either the manager or owner came to my table and said, "That's as medium rare as the steak is gonna get". He then offered to replace my meal with one of two smaller steaks or a pork chop. But, what left me most dumbfounded was his offer to bring the steak that had been taken back to the kitchen and examined by the waiter and chef and him back to me and let me eat it as my meal. This is insanely unsanitary and something that you would not even expect to see offered at Outback Steakhouse, let alone a high-dollar restaurant like Anson. I was left in disbelief by how this entire situation was handled and the refusal to make me a steak the way I ordered it. On a more positive note, the porkchop was very good, and the sides I ordered, brussel sprouts, and Greek potatoes, were fantastic. I wanted to love this place, but sadly, I was left with a bad taste in my mouth.

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  8. Anndy

    Mississippi

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best server anyone could have and the food was outstanding. I had the fried flounder which was fantastic. Highly recommend this place.

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  9. Roget

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our Anniversary (53). The entire staff were very attentive , friendly and professional. Ansons is one of our favorite two restaurants in Charleston. Roger & Joey Pyle, Hickory, NC

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday at Anson, as they have a fantastic menu, and the service is second to none. Our dinner was absolutely amazing, beginning with dirty martinis and oysters, for dinner the best whole fried flounder in Charleston, and ending with the most fabulous pecan pie. They made the night special, a memorable occasion.

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FAQs

Anson offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 577-0551.

Anson is rated 4.9 stars by 4791 OpenTable diners.

Anson does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today

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Google Map for Anson

12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking on the street as well as a pay-lot next to the restaurant and across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Shaun Connolly
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
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