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Ground Floor - Anson, Charleston, SC

Anson

4.8
4.8
4834 Reviews
$50 and over
Southern

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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
    Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 577-0551
  • Website
    http://ansonrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Shaun Connolly
  • Location
    12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wine

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What 4,834 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

  • South Carolina

    Southern

  • Charleston

    Best Overall

  • Charleston

    Best Food

  • Charleston

    Best Service

  • Charleston

    Best Ambiance

  • Charleston

    Best Value

  • Charleston

    Romantic

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anson in Charleston is a "Charleston gem" known for its "outstanding" food and "fantastic" service. Situated centrally, it offers a "gorgeous" atmosphere with "southern charm." The menu features eclectic dishes, with favorites like crispy flounder, she crab soup, and lobster bucatini. Guests rave about the "amazing" dining experience and attentive staff, making it a "must-do" for visitors.

4,834 Reviews

  1. Marcy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took a quick trip to Charleston and booked here for my birthday dinner and it was 10/10. Darnell was our server and he was outstanding; funny, welcoming, kind, and personable. The food was delicious and the place is adorable. Cannot recommend enough!!

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  2. DR STEVEN

    Montreal

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful inside. Service was awesome. The food was delicious, but small portions. Prices were high. The sound level was high.

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  3. paul

    New York City

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a guest for the holiday. Anson s was good past times we ate there. I understand you have a meal that doesn't work. One person had the halibit - was over cooked. Next person had pasta with shrimp - was too dry. I had pork chop. Was good. Problem: first choices were not given as replacement. That was strange. And i finished my meal before they got they'res. Also nothing was done to satisfy us. No afterdinner drinks. No desserts. Nothing. Very unsatisfied

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  4. Angie

    VIP

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely Christmas Eve dinner with incredible service. Very happy.

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  5. Douglas

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fantastic service was matched with fantastic food. Wonderful experience.

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  6. Kate

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anson is a special place. Years of experience in Charleston and it shows.

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  7. Jacquelin

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm, charming, delicious, perfect service. 5 plus stars!!!

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  8. Paige

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. The goat cheese gnocchi was outstanding. The pork chop special was pretty good. The only thing we did not like were the crispy brussel sprouts. The sauce was too salty and overbearing. Also disappointed that for the price, the old fashioned had regular ice in it. However the almond basket dessert was to die for. Would definitely go back, just might order differently next time.

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  9. cynthia

    VIP

    Charleston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the restaurant. Exalent service! Delicious!

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  10. Janet

    VIP

    Key West

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was exceptional. Unbelievably great service!

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FAQs

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

Anson is rated 4.8 stars by 4834 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Anson

12 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    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, Takeout, Wine

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