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Brasserie la Banque, Charleston, SC

Brasserie la Banque

4.6
4.6
1416 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Brasserie la Banque is a neighborhood French restaurant nestled in historic downtown Charleston, SC. Paying homage to traditional French cuisine in a lively and welcoming environment, Brasserie la Banque celebrates life's memorable moments from impromptu drinks to convivial gatherings and leisurely meals. Led by owner and industry veteran Steve Palmer of Indigo Road Hospitality Group, the restaurant is a culmination of Palmer's work and his passion for the classic French brasserie and its cuisine. The menu features a selection of traditional French dishes alongside more innovative fare. Aptly named for its previous role as a city bank, Brasserie la Banque is located within the iconic 1 Broad Street corner building that dates back to the 1700s.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ramon Taimanglo

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What 1,416 people are saying

Brasserie la Banque reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Best Ambience

  • Charleston

    Romantic

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brasserie la Banque offers an exquisite dining experience with "exceptional service," an "intimate and lively" ambiance, and "beautifully presented" French cuisine. Guests rave about the "outstanding" steak frites, mussels, and scallops. The restaurant's "attentive" staff frequently goes "above and beyond" to make special occasions memorable.

1,416 Reviews
  1. RandyB

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All the dishes ordered by the 4 of us were good. None were great. You’ll get a fine meal here, but it won’t be exceptional for Charleston.

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  2. Rosa VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Delicious dinner, excellent service and beautiful restaurant!

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  3. Gary VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. We had manhattans and escargot as starters. Manhattans were excellent but overpriced. My wife had the duck and I had the chicken. Everything was delicious.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This French food is delicious! Omelette and fun drinks. Banana French Toast mmm-mmm good!

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    Charlotte1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The website says the dress is business casual, but it was casual casual! Very touristy, men in shorts and hoodies. My husband wore a sport coat, and I wore a dress. We were VERY overdressed. The waitress spilled food on my husband’s shoes, but it really wasn’t her fault because the cheese board we ordered was way too crowded with items. Next, a waiter had just bussed a table and had a large stack of plates with too much silverware, the waiter actually knicked my arm with a knife. I don’t think he even realized it. Food was not good and not good quality. The building is gorgeous, the lighting and ambience are lovely. Food was not good.
    Brasserie la BanqueResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and will be addressing the issues you mentioned to ensure we provide the best service possible. Our goal is always to provide a welcoming and delicious experience, and we truly regret we missed the mark during your visit. We’d love the opportunity to make things right. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you'd like to discuss your visit further. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide the experience you were expecting. Best, Alicia Williams - AGM

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  6. Brian VIP

    Dallas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect. Pastries, caviar, eggs bennie, Espresso Tinis and Ruinart. Always the best brunch in town.

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  7. Jason

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful experience. Great food, excellent service. We had a very nice evening

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  8. John VIP

    San Francisco61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent choice recommended by a Charleston “local.” Very cool space in a converted old bank building. Convenient location for visitors, yet refreshingly away from the more touristy center of the peninsula. Well-designed menu with creative variations on French classics. Solid wine list that included some interesting offerings by the glass that went beyond the usual suspects.

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  9. jason

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal! The escargot did not meet my expectations and they kindly removed from my bill. We will be back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love when a server makes suggestions for us letting based on our likes, dislikes as well as their favorites and not so favorites. Morgan is always knowledgeable and has never steered us wrong. We brought friends with us for the first time and they thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

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Brasserie la Banque is rated 4.6 stars by 1416 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Brasserie la Banque

1 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ramon Taimanglo
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