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Ground Floor - Anson, Charleston, SC

Anson

4.8
4.8
4850 Reviews
$50 and over
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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 4,850 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.

4,850 Reviews

  1. Becky

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, wonderful service and wonderful atmosphere! We have visited many times but this was our second time bringing friends for NYE and it has always been perfect! One of the best restaurants in Charleston!

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  2. Andrea

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were lucky to celebrate New Year’s Eve at one of the most beautiful restaurants in Charleston. Decor, food, service, ambience, low noise level… All were perfected by Anson’s owners and staff. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  3. Brian

    Denver

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    NYE at Anson was great. Great food (only critique: the flounder was a bit dry). Great service.

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  4. Megan

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess staff was so welcoming. Our server was friendly, tentative and had wonderful recommendations. The She-Crab Soup, Wagyu Gnocchi and the Scallops were delicious. We also had the Crème Brûlée and Pecan Pie which were both fantastic. We sat in the newly renovated room to the right at the top of the stairs. It was a beautiful and intimate atmosphere. We are local to Charleston but often drive to Savannah to the sister restaurant, The Olde Pink House so we had high expectations for Anson. Needless to say, it was fantastic and we will definitely be back!

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  5. Luis

    VIP

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caden was amazing! Pork chop au poivre was the best ever!

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  6. Norman

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Paul was phenomenal…food sorry to say was overpriced for the quality we received… $60 filet, did not seem prime at all more like Saltgrass or Outback steakhouses quality but 2x price…grouper with the nuts and sauce, did not go together and salmon was dried out… app was not what app was advertised either…but the ambience service and staff overrode the 2 star food on this review

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  7. colleen

    VIP

    New York City

    78 reviews

    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous place food excellent and service best in town. The she crab soup and Brussels sprouts were excellent. My husband loved his grouper with curry. Sadly We didn’t have time for dessert. Would definitely go back. Loved it !

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  8. ryan

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. Friendly service. Great drinks. Will come again.

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  9. john

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very average food at relatively high prices. I know it’s downtown Charleston but…

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  10. Steve

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Have been going to Anson's for nearly 20 years and never disappoints. My favorite is the crispy whole flounder!

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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 4850 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
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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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