The Establishment

4.8

2656 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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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Experiences

Ring in the New Year at The Establishment!
$200.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at The Establishment - Indulge in an unforgettable three-course dining experience curated by Executive Chef Elliott Howells. Guests will select from an exceptional menu of first and second course options and conclude on a sweet note featuring a decadent dessert assortment/pâtisserie. Each course will be paired with a curated wine or liquor option. We are also offering luxury menu enhancements and additions for each course! This exclusive dining experience is priced at $200 per person, including three courses, wine or liquor pairings, taxes, and gratuity. This cost does not include enhancements or additions. No refunds after 12/25/2024. Join us as we welcome 2025 with elegance!

Popular dishes

Grouper$42.00
Golden Tilefish$43.00
Moqueca de Peixe$42.00
Prime Ribeye$77.00
Duck Confit$38.00
Vadouvan Cauliflower$36.00
Whole Fish- B-Liner$65.00
Ribeye (Party)$0.00
Tagliatelle$39.00
Pork Chop$36.00
Halibut$45.00
Crispy Eggplant$32.00
Whole Fish- Yellowtail$65.00
Flounder Grenobloise$43.00
Flounder Grenobloise (Party)$43.00

Sides

SD Creamed Kale$15.00
SD Patatas Bravas$10.00
SD Charred Broccoli$10.00
SD Bread Service$8.00
SD Roasted Carrots$10.00

What 2,656 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

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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

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The Establishment offers a "fabulous" dining experience in Historic Broad Street, with "excellent" food, attentive service, and a delightful ambiance featuring live piano music. Guests rave about standout dishes like the Gnudi and whole fish. Although some find portion sizes small, the overall experience is "amazing" and highly recommended.

2,656 Reviews

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Emanuel
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! The food was superb and service was impeccable! Highly recommend and looking forward to returning.
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Pat
Charleston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorites in Charleston! The food, the vibe, and the service…always consistent and never disappoints!
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Phil
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was amazing! My wife and I had a fantastic time. The service was great and our server Nehemiah was outstanding. The food was fantastic and we will definitely be back soon!
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Weldon
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Head chef can be a bit picky when a customer may ask for a favor - favor like splitting a meal - last visit a request to have kitchen split meal but head chef refused to split meal in kitchen - meal had to be split at table (?) - just seems at this type of establishment they would accommodate the customer (?).
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Josh
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful anniversary date at the Establishment. Staff went above and beyond to make it special, in addition to fantastic food and great atmosphere. A much nicer, moody, fancy vibe inside than you’d guess from the website.
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Harry
Cincinnati
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
When you make a reservation at establishment like this, you expect the food to be good. It was. It was excellent. Now here are the small things. The ambience is outstanding. The server was extremely knowledgeable. Everything that we had came together like a symphony. The manager came to the table and offered us a glass of cava for our anniversary The price point equates to the quality of the food. From The service to the ambience this restaurant gets it and as a former restaurant owner, I appreciate the fact that they not only put out great food. They paid attention to all of the small details.
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Pierre
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greetings from Chicago! Nehemiah made our dining experience at the Establishment unforgettable. His warmth, professionalism and impressive knowledge of the menu and wine list stood out. The Sauvignon Blanc he recommended paired perfectly with our meal. If Nehemiah is your server, you’re in for a treat! Thank you for making my birthday extra special!
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Richard
VIP
Charleston
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a delightful evening. Excellent server - Adam. Two delicious entrees featuring local fish. Brownie to die for along with inventively flavored ice cream.
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Angela
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved this place! The staff was SO friendly. We arrived early for our reservation but were given seats at the bat to await our table. The perfect place for a special occasion dinner!!
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Carey
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible experience. The Gnudi will be in my dreams for sure. Can you convince Chef to do a Gnudi class for me please? Unreal! Wine and cocktails were fabulous. We have been going everywhere else not knowing you were there all along. We will be back times 1000. *pineapple fountain within perfect distance for after dinner walk.
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FAQs

The Establishment is rated 4.8 stars by 2656 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
On Broad Street between Church and State
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

The Establishment

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Gnudi

Grouper

Prime Ribeye

Taste

Oysters Rockefeller$21.00

Gnudi$28.00

Mussels$21.00

Ghost Grow Greens$17.00

Harbison Reserve Cheese$45.00

Chicken Liver Mousse$15.00

Wagyu Tartare$21.00

Spaghetti Squash$17.00

Roasted Bone Marrow$22.00

Dressed Oysters$4.00

Bay Scallop Crudo$25.00

Candy Roaster Squash$16.00

Savor

Grouper$42.00

Golden Tilefish$43.00

Moqueca de Peixe$42.00

Prime Ribeye$77.00

Duck Confit$38.00

Vadouvan Cauliflower$36.00

Whole Fish- B-Liner$65.00

Ribeye (Party)$0.00

Tagliatelle$39.00

Pork Chop$36.00

Halibut$45.00

Crispy Eggplant$32.00

Whole Fish- Yellowtail$65.00

Flounder Grenobloise$43.00

Flounder Grenobloise (Party)$43.00

Sides

SD Creamed Kale$15.00

SD Patatas Bravas$10.00

SD Charred Broccoli$10.00

SD Bread Service$8.00

SD Roasted Carrots$10.00

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