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Church and Union - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Church and Union - Charleston

4.5
4.5
8592 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 113 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
A 5th Street Group Concept. Modern-American cuisine served in a casual yet refined atmosphere. Menu by Executive Chef Doug Watson & Bravo Top Chef Alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00–00:00 Thu 10:00–02:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–02:00 Sun 09:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (843) 937-8666
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Doug Watson
  • Private party facilities
    Whether an intimate dinner party or an extravagant gala for 250, our team can create a truly memorable experience for you and your guests. Please contact our sales team for details and availability.
  • Private party contact
    Sales Manager: (843) 937-8666 ext. 3
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross Street
    N. Market Street and East Bay Street
  • Parking details
    Parking can be found on the street at meters or in approved parking lots around the area
  • Entertainment
    Honky Tonk Saturdays with DJ 10:30pm-2am
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 6pm-6:45pm | $120 per person | New Year's Eve 2025

    US$120.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    We will be offering a special 3-course prix-fixe menu on New Year's Eve. Pricing is based off of reservation time + tax and gratuity: $120 per person + tax and gratuity for reservations between 6pm-6:45pm Reservation includes 1/2 bottle of champagne for parties of 2; 1 full bottle of champagne for parties of 4. A credit card is required to book the reservation and we have a 48 hour, $50 cancellation policy. Please note, your credit card is NOT being charged for the cost of the dinner, it is simply being put on file to hold the reservation.
  • 5pm-5:45pm | $95 per person | New Year's Eve 2025

    US$95.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    We will be offering a special 3-course prix-fixe menu on New Year's Eve. Pricing is based off of reservation time + tax and gratuity: $95 per person + tax and gratuity for reservations between 5pm-5:45pm Reservation includes 1/2 bottle of champagne for parties of 2; 1 full bottle of champagne for parties of 4. A credit card is required to book the reservation and we have a 48 hour, $50 cancellation policy. Please note, your credit card is NOT being charged for the cost of the dinner, it is simply being put on file to hold the reservation.
  • 7pm-7:45pm | $125 per person | New Year's Eve 2025

    US$125.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    We will be offering a special 3-course prix-fixe menu on New Year's Eve. Pricing is based off of reservation time + tax and gratuity: $125 per person + tax and gratuity for reservations between 7pm-7:45pm Reservation includes 1/2 bottle of champagne for parties of 2; 1 full bottle of champagne for parties of 4. A credit card is required to book the reservation and we have a 48 hour, $50 cancellation policy. Please note, your credit card is NOT being charged for the cost of the dinner, it is simply being put on file to hold the reservation.

What 8,592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Charleston

    Hot spot

  • Charleston

    American

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Church and Union in Charleston offers a unique dining experience in a beautiful, historic setting. Guests rave about the "great food" and "amazing service," complemented by a vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant is known for its standout dishes and creative cocktails, making it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.

8,593 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful space with excellent food and friendly staff

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  2. Anthony

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food & experience!! The drive menu is to die for!! The concept of an old church building from the 1800 is so mind blowing I can’t even imagine who thought of this!!!

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  3. Tracey

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Didn't have vegetarian dish listed as part of buffet. Had over a 30 min wait when we had a reservation was sent around the corner to a bar to wait. Overpriced

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  4. Paul

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We attended the Christmas Dinner buffet and were let down. To start they were running 30 minutes behind, but didn’t notify us in advance. With most places closed for Christmas, and no place to wait inside, we were kinda stuck out in the cold for a while. It wasn’t the end of the world and not totally out of the norm for a busy reservation night, but it just didn’t set the right tone. Once we were sat they were already out of one of the menu items (shrimp cocktail). By the time we were ready for dessert they were out of all the macarons. The salmon was dry and lacking flavor, as was the risotto which apparently was a substitute for the ravioli that was advertised. I know it’s a buffet, but when you charge $80 per person, you expect higher quality food. You also expect to not have them run out of food. The restaurant might be great on the regular, but to spend that much money for a special Christmas dinner and be let down that much, I’m not sure we’d be back.

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  5. Matthew

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Christmas night and they were very backed up. But getting seated 45 mins+ after your reservation is never OK. No apology, no free drink. I would not come back here again.

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  6. Rommel

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was excellent. I will definitely come back.

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  7. Mike

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Christmas buffet. It was just okay. There wasn’t anything spectacular on the menu and the food was good, but not great. For $80/person, I was expecting much more than what was served. It was extremely overpriced and the four of us all left disappointed.

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  8. Thomas

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good Christmas Dinner experience. The staff was outstanding and worked together to make the night special. They had some challenges to overcome because they were handling a super large crowd but they did it very well. Thank you for an excellent meal and Merry Christmas !

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  9. Exault

    VIP

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wait time was too long even with reservations. I think if they keep buffet style it will help to have servers at the stations to expedite serving the food to speed up lines. And after guest has been seated 1 1/2 hour they should bring check to que the guest it is time to go to ensure next guests are seated at their reservation time. Lovely ambiance and great food.

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  10. Rhonda

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We attended on Christmas Day which was definitely a wise choice. They had an excellent buffet including everything from seafood, to chicken, to beef, various vegetables and miniature desserts. We felt the charcuterie section and the desserts should have been delivered to the table in an attempt to decrease the diner congestion. The desserts were tiny, possibly to keep patrons from lingering. Our main complaints were that the restaurant was too crowded for the space and the prime rib was too done. Overall we enjoyed our dinner out. Matt, our server, was very attentive despite how busy he was.

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Church and Union - Charleston is rated 4.5 stars by 8592 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 113 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Church and Union - Charleston

32B, N Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N. Market Street and East Bay Street
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00–00:00 Thu 10:00–02:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–02:00 Sun 09:00–00:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking can be found on the street at meters or in approved parking lots around the area
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Doug Watson
  • Entertainment
    Honky Tonk Saturdays with DJ 10:30pm-2am
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (843) 937-8666
  • Private party facilities
    Whether an intimate dinner party or an extravagant gala for 250, our team can create a truly memorable experience for you and your guests. Please contact our sales team for details and availability.
  • Private party contact
    Sales Manager: (843) 937-8666 ext. 3
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