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Charleston's best seafood and fine cocktails. - The Establishment, Charleston, SC

The Establishment

4.8
4.8
2739 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
Everything at The Establishment begins with well-sourced ingredients from sea and field. Through developing relationships with local farmers and fishermen, our ingredients will be consistently seasonal, fresh, and pure. Chef Elliott Howells' menu will always reflect a clean, focused, and balanced approach, delivering a selection of thoughtful and refined cuisine.

Located in Charleston’s historic French Quarter a few blocks away from Rainbow Row, Charleston City Market, and Waterfront Park, The Establishment features an award-winning wine cellar, over 150 bourbon and whiskey offerings, and a lively bar scene complete with daily happy hour. We feature Live Music every Friday and Saturday starting at 8:00 PM, featuring multiple local artists performing an array of musical genres. Our private dining rooms are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or business meetings. We look forward to hosting you for a casual night out or an elevated dining experience.

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  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (843) 789-4028
  • Website
    http://establishmentchs.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Elliott Howells
  • Private party facilities
    The Establishment offers incredible, local seafood paired with an award-winning wine list. If you’re looking for elevated cuisine paired with fine wine, or for a room that is perfectly situated in Charleston’s French Quarter, look no further than The Establishment.
  • Private party contact
    Shane Diviney: (865) 292-1218
  • Location
    28 Broad St, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-3004
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross Street
    On Broad Street between Church and State
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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  • CHS Jazz "Dinner and a Show" at The Establishment

    US$160.00 per person

    Prepaid

    23 Apr 2025 only
    The Establishment has partnered with Charleston Jazz Orchestra to present an intimate dinner and performance by the Richard White Trio for a unique jazz dining experience. We will have a beautifully composed evening of music and cuisine. Executive Chef Elliott Howells has created a 3-course menu from local purveyors, paired with wine offerings and hand-crafted cocktails from our Bar Manager & Cocktail Artist, Ryan Wise. Richard White is one of the most dynamic pianists and composers in the Charleston area. He will be accompanied by Ron Wiltrout (Drums) and Jake Holwegner (Bass) for an immersive celebration of local Jazz culture. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Charleston Jazz Academy and Festival. This is an event that you don’t want to miss! Please note: Both 5:45 and 6:00 pm time slots are for the same event. Regardless of which arrival time you book, we encourage all guests to arrive between 5:45 - 6:00 pm.

Menu

Taste

  • Dressed OystersUS$4.00

    • Poached ShrimpUS$17.00

      • GnudiUS$28.00

        • TortelloniUS$17.00

          • Charred Broccoli CaesarUS$15.00

            • Snapper CevicheUS$16.00

              • BurrataUS$18.00

                • Roasted CarrotsUS$14.00

                  • Ghost Grow GreensUS$15.00

                    • Wagyu TartareUS$21.00

                      • Green Hill CamembertUS$27.00

                        • Snapper Ceviche (Party)US$0.00

                          • Ghost Grow GreensUS$17.00

                            • Atlanticville OystersUS$20.00

                              • Snapper CollarUS$14.00

                                • Winter Citrus SaladUS$15.00

                                  • Spaghetti SquashUS$17.00

                                    • Tuna CrudoUS$24.00

                                      Savor

                                      • Golden TilefishUS$43.00

                                        • Moqueca de PeixeUS$45.00

                                          • Hokkaido ScallopsUS$35.00

                                            • Whole Fish- Black BassUS$67.00

                                              • Prime RibeyeUS$77.00

                                                • Caldo VerdeUS$32.00

                                                  • Short Rib (Party)US$0.00

                                                    • Whole Fish- Red SnapperUS$67.00

                                                      • GrouperUS$43.00

                                                        Sides

                                                        • SD Chilled BeetsUS$10.00

                                                          • SD Sweet PotatoesUS$10.00

                                                            • SD Roasted Root VegetablesUS$10.00

                                                              • SD Bread ServiceUS$8.00

                                                                • SD Truffle TartifletteUS$15.00

                                                                  Last updated: 23 March 2025

                                                                  What 2,739 people are saying

                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                  Loved For

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                                                                    Seafood

                                                                  • Charleston

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                                                                    Best Ambience

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                                                                    Great for fine wines

                                                                  • Charleston

                                                                    Seafood

                                                                  Review summary

                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                  The Establishment in Charleston offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Guests praise the "romantic ambiance" and attentive staff, with standout dishes like the "gnudi" and fresh seafood. Whether for special occasions or casual outings, the restaurant consistently delivers a memorable evening, making it a must-visit.
                                                                  2,739 Reviews

                                                                  1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                    Louisville3 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Delicious food, wonderful service, lively atmosphere. Would appreciate bread being complimentary instead of charging for “bread service” (which was very tasty)

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                                                                  2. Thomas

                                                                    Coastal Georgia1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Everything was on point. The food and the drinks were outstanding. The staff found out it was our anniversary and made sure to make the night special for me and my wife. We will be back to celebrate again. Omg it was amazing. -the Jacksons

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                                                                  3. Renee VIP

                                                                    New York City15 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Incredible food! We sat at the bar per our usual. Had an attentive but not overbearing bartender in Darrin. We ordered a reasonably priced bottle of cab. It was delightful. We ordered the prime rib and swordfish. The prime rib and mashed potatoes were too die for. The ribeye had that nice crust and was cooked perfectly to the temp we ordered. The mashed potatoes were super creamy. Delicious! Eat here if you get the chance.

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                                                                  4. Hansen

                                                                    Western NC1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    The food, service and atmosphere were exceptional. We will definitely return.

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                                                                  5. ashley

                                                                    Exclusive1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    STELLAR! We loved everything about our experience. Service was excellent, food was superb. So flavorful and fresh and inventive.

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                                                                  6. Edward

                                                                    Charleston1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Perfect evening. Everything. Thank you to Brian and Team. 👏👏👏

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                                                                  7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                    New York City5 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    The food is outstanding. We would definitely come again.

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                                                                  8. Rick VIP

                                                                    Louisville13 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great food and service! Pricey, but still exceeded our expectations.

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                                                                  9. Jolene

                                                                    Washington DC5 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Annie our server was great, very knowledgable of the menu and its offerings. Her bright and sunny personality was great, she knew when to interrupt and when not to. The best espresso martini I have had in Charleston.

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                                                                  10. Brad VIP

                                                                    Charleston34 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    This was our first time dining here. Will not be our last. Great atmosphere, food & service. Tanner did an amazing job serving us.

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                                                                  FAQs

                                                                  The Establishment is rated 4.8 stars by 2739 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                  Make a booking

                                                                  2 people
                                                                  19:00
                                                                  Booked 32 times today
                                                                  Experiences are available.
                                                                  Google Map for The Establishment

                                                                  28 Broad St, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-3004

                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                  Additional information

                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                    On Broad Street between Church and State
                                                                  • Area
                                                                    Downtown Charleston
                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                                  • Price
                                                                    $50 and over
                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                    Elegant Dining
                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                    Business Casual
                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                    Street Parking
                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                                    Elliott Howells
                                                                  • Additional
                                                                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                  • Website
                                                                    http://establishmentchs.com/
                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                    (843) 789-4028
                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                    The Establishment offers incredible, local seafood paired with an award-winning wine list. If you’re looking for elevated cuisine paired with fine wine, or for a room that is perfectly situated in Charleston’s French Quarter, look no further than The Establishment.
                                                                  • Private party contact
                                                                    Shane Diviney: (865) 292-1218

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