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Charleston's best seafood and fine cocktails. - The Establishment, Charleston, SC

The Establishment

4.8
4.8
2779 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
28 Broad St, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-3004

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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Menu

The Establishment's menu was last updated 2025-04-26.

Taste

  • Dressed Oysters$4.00

    • Shrimp Toast$17.00

      • Bluefin Crudo$21.00

        • Gnudi$28.00

          • Local Strawberries$17.00

            • Asparagus$16.00

              • Ghost Grow Greens$18.00

                Savor

                • Flounder$43.00

                  • Grouper$41.00

                    • Hokkaido Scallops$38.00

                      • Ssam Whole Fish$67.00

                        • Prime Ribeye$77.00

                          • Caldo Verde$31.00

                            Sides

                            • SD Broccolini$10.00

                              • SD Cauliflower$10.00

                                • SD Roasted Root Vegetables$10.00

                                  • SD Bread Service$8.00

                                    Last updated: April 26, 2025

                                    What 2,779 people are saying

                                    The Establishment reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                    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
                                    • 4.7Food
                                    • 4.8Service
                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                    • 4.4Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Loved For

                                    • South Carolina

                                      Best Ambiance

                                    • South Carolina

                                      Seafood

                                    • Charleston

                                      Best Overall

                                    • Charleston

                                      Best Food

                                    • Charleston

                                      Best Service

                                    • Charleston

                                      Best Ambiance

                                    • Charleston

                                      Great for fine wines

                                    • Charleston

                                      Lively

                                    • Charleston

                                      Seafood

                                    Review summary

                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                    The Establishment in Charleston offers a remarkable dining experience with "exceptional service" and "amazing food." Diners rave about standout dishes like the Gnudi and butter-poached grouper. The atmosphere is vibrant, often enhanced by live music, making it "a gem" in the city. Highly recommended for special occasions!
                                    2,779 Reviews

                                    1. Craig

                                      Coastal Georgia2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Excellent menu and presentation. Great atmosphere. Much larger / roomier than we had expected in town Charleston. Friendly and professional service.

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                                    2. David

                                      Raleigh7 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      My favorite charleston restaurant. Consistently excellent in every way

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                                    3. Greyton

                                      New Orleans2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Everything was actually amazing from service to appetizers to cocktails and desert this place did not miss!

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                                    4. Beth

                                      Jacksonville5 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Thank you for a lovely dining experience from the welcoming hostess, warm and inviting bar area and the cheerful waitress. Dinner was prepared to perfection.

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                                    5. Darion

                                      Atlanta1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      This was a great time. Food and ambiance was great!

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                                    6. Natalie

                                      Unspecified1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on April 19, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Nathan was fantastic and some of the best service we’ve had in a long time! food was delicious and definitely would recommend coming here

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                                    7. Lorrie

                                      Orlando1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on April 18, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Fabulous experience! Nathan was wonderful and very attentive.

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                                    8. George

                                      Los Angeles1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on April 18, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Best restaurant in Charleston! My go to for a memorable dinner

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                                    9. Donald VIP

                                      Richmond29 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on April 17, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      The Establishment is a gem. The food is incomparable. The service is impeccable. The atmosphere is perfect. Don't miss it!

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                                    10. Craig

                                      New Orleans14 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on April 16, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      The Gnudi is a must-try! Flounder was excellent too.

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                                    The Establishment is rated 4.8 stars by 2779 OpenTable diners.

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                                    2. United States
                                    3. South Carolina
                                    4. Charleston
                                    5. Downtown Charleston

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                                    Booked 13 times today
                                    Google Map for The Establishment

                                    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

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