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Grill 225, Charleston, SC

Grill 225

4.5
4.5
1648 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
As Charleston's premier steakhouse, and member of the Great Steak Houses of North America, our menu is one of the few in the country that features 100% USDA Prime Beef. Located at the luxurious Market Pavilion Hotel in the heart of historic Charleston, we offer a dining experience like no other. All of our beef selections, including the filet mignon, are hand-selected and wet-aged 42 -50 days to ensure tender texture and unsurpassed flavor.

At Grill 225 we place a great deal of emphasis on seafood harvested from both local and International waters. Using only premium ingredients such as local sustainable seafood as well as exclusive premium domestic and international offerings.

Private Dining for up to 110 guests for indoor events.
Private gatherings for rooftop cocktail receptions and events up to 275 guests.

Dress Code:
For Men, smart business attire. Jackets are requested, but not required. Flip flops, T-Shirts, non collar shirts and baseball caps are not permitted.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 266-4222
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gerry Elliot
  • Catering
    Your next social gathering or corporate function deserves the very best, which is just what you'll find at Grill 225. Located at the Market Pavilion Hotel, we offer a one-of-a-kind, historic Charleston setting as well as our popular rooftop Pavilion Bar. <br /><br />Features:<br />Private Luncheons or Dinner Events for up to 110 guests.<br />Standing Receptions for up to 275 guests.<br />Corporate Boardroom that seats 12 guests.<br />Outdoor Rooftop Pavilion Bar - private events up to 300 <br />Luxury Market Pavilion Hotel, onsite with 70 guestrooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Larger Party sizes or limited availability? Please call reservations 843-266-4222.Information Request Form (24 hour - business day response) Events Management Contact Email (24 hour - business day response): Grill 225 Events Email Request
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    Market Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking for Grill 225 is provided at the entrance to the Market Pavilion Hotel based on availability, and is subject to being fully committed during high business demands. Parking fee for dinner is $10.00 Sunday -Thursday and $25.00 on Friday - Saturday. Pickup trucks and large SUV vehicles will not be accepted by our valet staff.
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz quartet on Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30pm - 12:00am.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,648 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Great for fine wines

  • Charleston

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grill 225 offers an "outstanding dining experience" in a "super fancy" setting. "Great service" is a highlight, with Nick and Jimmy frequently praised for their exceptional care. Guests rave about the delicious "banana bread pudding," seafood, and steaks. While some have noted inconsistencies, the overall atmosphere and dining experience remain highly recommended.

1,648 Reviews
  1. Kristin

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ann, our server, was very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. The food was excellent - we will be back! Thank you for a memorable evening!

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  2. Jim

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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.

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  3. Sherry

    Jacksonville

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, service was exceptional, overall a great place for an anniversary dinner

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  4. Mark

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Look forward to returning soon.

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  5. James

    Pittsburgh

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Steak House! Atmosphere, food and service can't be beat in Charleston.

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  6. Ray

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at Grill 225 and with the exception of the banana bread pudding desert, which was outstanding, we were disappointed in our entrees. The filet was not cooked to the ordered temperature and was somewhat tough. The veal was mediocre.

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  7. Matt

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the minute we walked in everything was amazing . Our server was so kind and the food came out perfect!!!! Would highly recommended

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  8. Felicia

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service & ambience was wonderful. Food was lackluster. Not worth the price point.

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  9. Dian

    Greensboro

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Horrible experience. We arrived at 8:30 for our reservation. We were seated promptly and enjoyed the bread that was brought to us. The ambience was nice although a little noisy. After that, it was downhill. Our server, Ann, was horrible. We sat for about 30 minutes before she took our order. She brought out a starter and then we didn’t see her for another 20 minutes. My husband was timing every time she came by the table. We had to ask other waiters for water and the manager to check on our food. It took an hour from the time we placed the order to get our food. I asked what was taking so long and Ann snapped at me, the kitchen is backed up. No apologies, nothing about, so sorry this is happening. Or I’ll go check to see what the issue is. She popped her head around the booth but didn’t speak a word to us. We saw other tables getting amazing service but unfortunately we were not so lucky. Right before the food came out, she told us they were out of baked potatoes. That probably should have been mentioned a little before that. My husbands steak, which he ordered well done came out medium rare. Ann could’ve salvaged the night even thought the kitchen was backed up (at 10 pm?!?!) but she was snippy and rude instead. Don’t waste your money. Go to Peninsula Grill instead.

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  10. Christopher

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent steak house ! The service was great and Nick is an amazing manager of the restaurant!

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FAQs

Grill 225 is rated 4.5 stars by 1648 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Grill 225

225 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking for Grill 225 is provided at the entrance to the Market Pavilion Hotel based on availability, and is subject to being fully committed during high business demands. Parking fee for dinner is $10.00 Sunday -Thursday and $25.00 on Friday - Saturday. Pickup trucks and large SUV vehicles will not be accepted by our valet staff.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gerry Elliot
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz quartet on Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30pm - 12:00am.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (843) 266-4222
  • Catering
    Your next social gathering or corporate function deserves the very best, which is just what you'll find at Grill 225. Located at the Market Pavilion Hotel, we offer a one-of-a-kind, historic Charleston setting as well as our popular rooftop Pavilion Bar. <br /><br />Features:<br />Private Luncheons or Dinner Events for up to 110 guests.<br />Standing Receptions for up to 275 guests.<br />Corporate Boardroom that seats 12 guests.<br />Outdoor Rooftop Pavilion Bar - private events up to 300 <br />Luxury Market Pavilion Hotel, onsite with 70 guestrooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Larger Party sizes or limited availability? Please call reservations 843-266-4222.Information Request Form (24 hour - business day response) Events Management Contact Email (24 hour - business day response): Grill 225 Events Email Request
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