Best Steakhouses in James Island

Went to Burwell for my husband’s birthday. I had ribeye steak, my husband NY Strip, my daughter filet mignon. The steaks were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Delicious! One of my daughters had the Vinison which she thoroughly enjoyed. My husband was given truffles for his birthday from the restaurant which we shared. Desserts ordered- Humningbird Cheesecake, Crème Brûlée and Seasonal Cobbler were fantastic. Our waiter Aaron (not sure of spelling). Was fantastic. The atmosphere was great. Overall a great experience.

The first thing that impressed us was the friendly and welcoming Staff. They greeted us and made us feel at home as soon as we entered the establishment. The ambiance is cozy, tasteful and comfortable: brick walls, plush leather, elegant table settings, fireplaces and dim lighting. We came to celebrate my husband’s birthday and were delighted when presented menus printed with “Happy Birthday” and the milestone age superimposed on them. They even said we could take them home as a souvenir. Such a thoughtful touch! Our waiter, Sam, couldn’t have been nicer or more accommodating. He was very friendly, informative and professional. He was also a great source of information on the menu and offered wonderful suggestions. He made us feel very special. The food was to die for! Everything we ordered was beautifully presented, cooked perfectly and amazingly delicious. The chef and kitchen staff are to be commended. The drinks were generous and made to perfection, as well. Mike does a great job of managing the place. He made sure we were satisfied with our experience and took the time to chat with us for a bit. All in all, we had a wonderful evening and highly recommend Oak Steakhouse.

First time here. Loved everything, the drinks, the service, the food. Was surprised with how great it was since it’s at the end of an alley. Definitely recommend this place.

They were a little short staffed and short on menus, but our server was very sweet and attentive. Great dirty martini. The BBQ shrimp appetizer and scallops were to die for, but the cut on the steak for steak frites was a little tough.

Jimmy our waiter made a bold boast, that his is the best restaurant in Charlestown! He may be right, its certainly one of the best we have visited. The service and food were outstanding, and the restaurant was comfortable. The only annoyance is that after I reserved, they emailed, texted and then called like every day to make sure we were coming, this after taking a credit card and threatening to charge me if we didn't show up. I'm pretty busy and I could have used without that bit of aggravation leading up to the visit.