The Establishment

Our evening at The Establishment was definitely our top dining experience ever! The food was superb. Don’t sleep on the Gnudie!! Delicious!! The service was excellent. The overall interior vibe was beautiful and the jazz trio was a perfect accompaniment to the evening. We were seated only two tables away from them and I was nervous it would be too loud and damper our night but the sound level was perfect! We ended the evening with a short chat with the charming General Manager Shane, when he stopped by to inquire about our evening. That is always a nice personal touch in our opinions. They made this birthday girl feel special from start to finish. We can’t recommend The Establishment enough for a very memorable evening out!!

Charleston is a beautiful city and we were excited to visit for the second time. We were delighted to have dinner here, the restaurant is tastefully decorated with two main areas: a cozy back room and a front double room featuring lovely live music. The food was delicious, even though we ended up ordering a bit too much!

What an amazing experience. Annie took such great care of us as did the rest of the staff and management. The food was incredible. We can’t wait to return.

The best meal of my life! My husband and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary dinner here & the food, service & atmosphere were outstanding! We felt so catered to & in every interaction we had with the hosts & wait staff, people congratulated us on our anniversary & were very welcoming to us. The food was incredible! The sashimi was outstanding - melt in your mouth tuna & the oysters with the melon mignonette were out of this world. I wanted a dirty Gin martini but wanted to try a new gin. They recommended an excellent gin to try which paired really well with the olives. We also got the ssam whole fish & ribeye. Both were incredible! Finished with macarons & coffee… also so good! Highly recommend including this on your next trip to Chucktown. Did not disappoint!!

The Establishment is one of my favorite dinner spots in downtown Charleston. The chicken liver mousse was rich and silky, and the pumpkin agnolotti was one of the best dishes I have had this fall. The whole meal was balanced, warm, and full of flavor. Service was relaxed and friendly, and the atmosphere on Broad Street always feels special. A great Charleston dining experience.