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The Palmetto Cafe, Charleston, SC

The Palmetto Cafe

4.7
4.7
461 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
The Palmetto Cafe offers a garden like setting featuring live green walls, rich mahogany furniture and adjoining courtyard. Located on the main floor of Belmond Charleston Placel, the restaurant features innovative American cuisine using only the freshest local ingredients. The Palmetto Cafe is open daily for breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Daily: 6:30am - 10:30am Brunch: Saturday: 9:00am - 11:30am, Sunday: 9:00am - 1:30pm Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 3:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steven Manall
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    Hassel Street
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet or validation offered for adjacent parking garage.
  • Additional
    Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 461 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

461 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Lovely outdoor seating

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  2. Tater

    Charleston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is remarkable beginning with Lily(on weekends) as the hostess with the mostess(and I do not mean maybe). The staff is well trained and close to perfect in every way. The buffet is beyond great. Always fresh. The pastry chef must come from pastry heaven. Truly a master at what he does. Food/service/value- the tops.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fine hotel restaurant, but not worth it if you are looking for an authentic Charleston experience.

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  4. RoxanneG VIP

    Atlantic City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Paul was very attentive and pleasant

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  5. Wes1 VIP

    Chicago38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for lunch!!

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  6. LittleMac

    Miami13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great quality food. The short rib plaintains and chicken salad are awesome.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to have breakfast in a quit intimate setting.I highly recommend this place.

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  8. Jmc4152

    Washington DC29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    On our visits to Charleston we usually have breakfast at the Palmetto Cafe. And most of the time we go through the breakfast buffet. This visit we were a little disappointed as the eggs Benedict which had always been delicious was overcooked and dry. We rebounded with a good omelette however. Next time we may order from the menu. We will return as it is a great place to enjoy breakfast. Fresh OJ and French press coffee is delish

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  9. FXM33

    Charleston60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best in Charleston for an elegant lunch. We keep going there!

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  10. Thomas

    London19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 19, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A little disappointed as it was touted as such a great place. Good service but food was overpriced and not to the standard we expected.

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The Palmetto Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 461 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Palmetto Cafe

205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hassel Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Daily: 6:30am - 10:30am Brunch: Saturday: 9:00am - 11:30am, Sunday: 9:00am - 1:30pm Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 3:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet or validation offered for adjacent parking garage.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steven Manall
  • Additional
    Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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