The Independent

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   Mitchell VIP

   Las Vegas19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Once again, fantastic meal. Grilled oysters were excellent. I had the pork chop. My wife had the Independent Caesar with truffle frites. My son the shrimp and grits. Dessert was not needed but we did it anyway. Our server was attentive and took excellent care of us. Thank you for another great meal.
   

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   jennifer

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We just loved our meal. Thank you. Ruthie was lovely. Loved the half price wine. 👍
   

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   Michael VIP

   Louisville152 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The omlet needed a little salt and spices to pep it up. It was well prepared and appetizing. A bit more of the cajan crème fresh would complement the dish. The angel biscuits are to die for. The burger was excellent. Service was superb.
   

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   Rich

   New York City18 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We were excited to try Independent for a nice birthday time out. A little disappointing. Food selections we chose were average at best. Seating is tight. There were ways they could have placed the chairs. I was always getting bump as servers were going by. It's new but I don't think I would return
   

   The IndependentResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Rich, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience at The Independent didn't meet your expectations. Feedback like yours is how we will be able to constantly improve. We hear your concerns about the seating arrangements and will definitely look at better ways to insure a positive dining experience for you and everyone else. I do hope you will give us another chance in the future. I would be more than happy to set up another day for you to return so we can give you that positive dining experience. I will send over my contact information to you. You can reach out to me about any other concerns you may have as well. Warm Regards, Jenn McConnell- Restaurant Manager
   

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   Augustus

   Charleston8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   After an evening event, we went for late appetizer’s and cocktail’s. Service was excellent as were the oysters, deviled eggs (with fried oysters) and crab dip. Highly recommended
   

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   Gregg VIP

   Charleston10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We enjoyed a fabulous evening celebrating my husband’s Gregg’s birthday at The Independent. He was greeted with a personalized card and our server, Sean, brought us each a complimentary glass of champagne. We sampled the oysters raw and broiled- both were delicious. I had the crab cake featured on the menu and my husband was adventurous and ordered the fish special. We sampled both together and truly enjoyed. The restaurant was crowded, and being an open kitchen, can be loud, but we chose to be seated by the bar in the back.
   

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   Thomas VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Service was excellent Food was tasty and well presented
   

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   John VIP

   Charleston53 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   This was our first visit and we drove in from Pawleys and it was so worth it. We eat regularly in Georgetown and have our favorite spots and this one will take the finer dining lead. The place is as quaint and cozy as the hotel George. We loved the decor and the intimate but lively setting. The crab finger appetizer was delicious but a little overcooked but the remoulade served with it was amazing and made up for it. I got the blackened red drum and it was fabulous. My wife wanted the same thing but can’t do blackened but whatever the chef did she loved hers as much as I did mine. She asked for carrots and loved those and I went with the perlau with bits of andouille sausage and crab…ridiculously good. Solid cocktails and wine offerings too and our service from Shaun was excellent. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and the preparation of each dish and gave attentive service. This place is small so make a reservation.
   

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   Calvin VIP

   Western NC6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   We had another great crab Benedict brunch. Superb service (Jane) and we also enjoyed our conversation with the manager Dru Ford. Often we will enjoy their desserts and this time I decided to try the ice cream they make in house. I couldn’t decide between the vanilla bean with expresso coffee poured over it or the salted malt ice cream. Guess what??? Jane brought me the salted malt I had ordered and then gave us a free vanilla bean expresso so we could try them both. AWESOME.
   

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    Carolyn VIP

    Charleston72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

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

    Wonderful brunch experience. Shrimp & grits, mile high key lime pie, wine and cappuccino all expertly prepared and graciously served. Dinner previous evening: filet and creamed spinach—yummy as usual. Expertly prepared and served. Happy 1st anniversary to The Independent!
    

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